BBFC Wants to Fight for Their Right to Censor Videogames
I can't say I didn't see this coming, but it's still a sad, sad day in videogame history. The British Board for Film Classification has decided to fight till the death for their right to unjustly censor games they deem have "unacceptable levels of violence". They feel that neither adults or parents have the right to decide what is acceptable for them and their children, and thusly want to impose their tastes on everyone whether they like it or not.
The BBFC is contesting the VAC judgement because in the Board's view, it is based on an approach to harm which is an incorrect interpretation of the Video Recordings Act. The VAC judgement, if allowed to stand, would have fundamental implications with regard to all the Board’s decisions, including those turning upon questions of unacceptable levels of violence. - BBFC
If the BBFC's hatred for videogames wasn't bad enough, their blatant double standard when it comes to ultra violent movies just makes things that much more disgusting. The BBFC will not accept their defeat in appeals court (only a 3/4 loss. Pretty sad huh?), and will take the matter to the high court where there is speculation that videogames will lose.
The saddest thing about all this is the complete and utter lack of interest by none other than gamers themselves. Frankly they don't give a shit, and I find myself wondering what it would take to get gamers to stand up for their own hobby.
