Platinum games (a.k.a Rape games) in Japan

[ThaDuke]

Notice, however, that these "rape games" are made in Japan. I couldn't see anyone making something like this in the States. Then again there are some sickos out there.

My point is Japan has a much different culture than we do. I don't think it's frowned upon as much as it is here.

[MMM]

Originally Posted by ThaDuke

Notice, however, that these "rape games" are made in Japan. I couldn't see anyone making something like this in the States. Then again there are some sickos out there.

My point is Japan has a much different culture than we do. I don't think it's frowned upon as much as it is here.

To be clear, it is not that it isn't frowned upon, because it is. The majority find it disgusting. Japan is "to each his own" society that doesn't concern itself with what goes on behind closed doors.

[komitsuki]

I would rather see potential rapists playing controversial games than raping somebody in real life.

[DSX]

Originally Posted by komitsuki

I would rather see potential rapists playing controversial games than raping somebody in real life.

This I agree with. If it keeps them from doing it IRL, then let them make the games. They could be potential lifesavers, and I'm sure that they have been before.

[MMM]

Originally Posted by komitsuki

I would rather see potential rapists playing controversial games than raping somebody in real life.

This is the fundamental difference between Japanese thinking and Western thinking.

In Japan I have found that these fetish fantasy outlets (I wouldn't call them "games" in the same way) are seen as ways to satisfy a fantasy.

In the US many people see them as fueling the fantasy.

I don't know which is more correct, or if they are both wrong.

[DSX]

Originally Posted by MMM

This is the fundamental difference between Japanese thinking and Western thinking.

In Japan I have found that these fetish fantasy outlets (I wouldn't call them "games" in the same way) are seen as ways to satisfy a fantasy.

In the US many people see them as fueling the fantasy.

I don't know which is more correct, or if they are both wrong.

It's a mixture of both. For some it satisfies their fantasies, and for others, it only acts as gasoline to the fire. It all depends on the person.

So they're both right, and they're both wrong at the same time.

[TalnSG]

Originally Posted by MMM

This is the fundamental difference between Japanese thinking and Western thinking.

In Japan I have found that these fetish fantasy outlets (I wouldn't call them "games" in the same way) are seen as ways to satisfy a fantasy.

In the US many people see them as fueling the fantasy.

I don't know which is more correct, or if they are both wrong.

My thinking is that they are both right. The problem is that it depends on the individual viewing/playing them. I would think that the percentage of those who would have the urge fueled, that were not already on that track would be very small. But if you are the victim, even one person is too many.

[TalnSG]

Since this is not a genre of "entertainment" I have had any interest in, I have only one , two-part, question. And it will probably explain why I object to them.

What percentage of the victims in the "games" are male?
And how many of the developers are female?

[ThaDuke]

Originally Posted by TalnSG

What percentage of the victims in the "games" are male?
And how many of the developers are female?

Those are good questions that I might be able to answer at the same time. Zero.

[Salvanas]

Originally Posted by TalnSG

Since this is not a genre of "entertainment" I have had any interest in, I have only one , two-part, question. And it will probably explain why I object to them.

What percentage of the victims in the "games" are male?
And how many of the developers are female?

Because the only type of rape that is exaggerated, and over used, are female rape victims.

I mean, for example, how many times have you seen a male rape victim in the media? It's sexism in more ways than you'd imagine. And not just against women.

I'll turn your question on head actually, to drive the point home.

Why are women the only victims? Why isn't there any rape game where the woman is infact the rapist, and the man is the victim?

I can tell you now, that 90% of the answers to my question will be "Because men always want sex." But that's a typical sexist remark isn't it?

I'm always saddened to see a person bring up the sexism/woman card in rape situations. If I'm not mistaken, and I can remember properly, the statistics were that male rape victims were higher than female rape victims. I'll try to find the site, but I'm watching some TV at the moment.

Don't jump on the sexism bandwagon, please, Taln. You're so much more intelligent than that, and it's so much more deeper than sexism.