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    Jack Thompson (declines to) speak out on gaming violence


    Attorney Jack Thompson is no friend of gamers: He's tried to link violent video games to a half dozen murder cases and now he's after Best Buy and Walmart for selling them. With all of the attention he's given gaming, we thought it was time to give a little back. So, I emailed Jack this morning for a quick Q&A and found him every bit as charming as one would expect.

    Sent: Thu 11/11/2004 9:40 AM
    From: Brian Crecente [Editor@Kotaku.com]
    To: Jack Thompson [jackpeace@comcast.net]
    Subject: Reporter s request

    Hi there,
    I m the editor of the gaming blog, Kotaku. Would you be willing to do a short Q&A about your fight against violent video games for the site? It would be via email.
    Thanks,
    Brian D. Crecente
    Editor
    Kotaku


    Sent: Thursday, November 11, 2004 9:43 AM
    From: Jack Thompson [jackpeace@comcast.net]
    To: Brian Crecente [Editor@Kotaku.com]
    Subject: Re: Reporter's request

    no, but thanks. i'm too busy destroying best buy and rockstar


    Sent: Thu 11/11/2004 9:47 AM
    From: Brian Crecente [Editor@Kotaku.com]
    To: Jack Thompson [jackpeace@comcast.net]
    Subject: Reporter s request

    Lol,
    Thanks for the quick reply and let me know if you change your mind, we have a pretty big gamer audience.
    brian


    Sent: Thursday, November 11, 2004 9:49 AM
    From: Jack Thompson [jackpeace@comcast.net]
    To: Brian Crecente [Editor@Kotaku.com]
    Subject: Re: Reporter's request

    they're not my audience.


    Sent: Thursday, November 11, 2004 9:54 AM
    From: Brian Crecente [Editor@Kotaku.com]
    To: Jack Thompson [jackpeace@comcast.net]
    Subject: RE: Reporter's request

    Maybe not your intended audience, but they are certainly listening. I think they would be interested to hear your perspective on violence and gaming. Your views on the Manhunt murder and gaming ties to the Sniper shootings drew a lot of attention. I ve read a lot of posts and articles on the subject, but nothing that offered your point of view.


    Sent: Thursday, November 11, 2004 10:06 AM
    From: Jack Thompson [jackpeace@comcast.net]
    To: Brian Crecente [Editor@Kotaku.com]
    Subject: RE: Reporter's request

    I couldn't care less if they're listening

    Update: Just wanted to give a shout out to all you /.s in the house — welcome to the finest game blog since well, since ever. Feel free to look around and make sure you come back by.


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