Gaming banned in Greece
 

Man, check this out...I saw it on a Friday The 13th board. Apparently it's shockingly true. Smells like fascism to me...

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Gaming banned in Greece

A law meant to punish gambling establishments also bans video games.

The Greek parliament has voted in a new law that effectively bans all forms of gaming, including console, PC, handheld, and cell phone games, in both public and private areas. The law was originally meant to punish gambling establishments, but the law's broad language actually encompasses all forms of electronic gaming. Those caught breaking the law can face up to three months of jail time and a 5,000 euro fine, while repeat offenders can face up to a year in prison and a 50,000 to 75,000 euro fine. Currently, two Internet café owners are scheduled to stand trial on September 10 in a ThessalonÃ*ki court for allowing computer games in their establishments.
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Isn't that SCREWED UP?!?! oOo:


Zone

Yeah it's pretty f*cked up.

There is another topic about this matter little down from this.

D'OH! Didn't see it.

*thwaps forehead*


Zone

Greece is now officially on my uncivilized countries to blow to hell list along with Ashcanistan, Iraq, Iran, Saudi Arabia, North korea, and a few minor African nations

Why dont they think of the children?! hake:

But really that is just wrong. fire1:

Greece is good, damn if you people complain about not being able to play video games you lead SORRY lives

[quote="Old Reliable":de715]Greece is good, damn if you people complain about not being able to play video games you lead SORRY lives[/quote:de715]

How would you feel to not be able to play football or watch it, same thing eek:

[quote="Sgt Stryker":f3c73]Greece is now officially on my uncivilized countries to blow to hell list along with Ashcanistan, Iraq, Iran, Saudi Arabia, North korea, and a few minor African nations[/quote:f3c73]

dont forget china lol

Well ya see, football you interact with REAL PEOPLE in REALITY, video games are just synthetic, but suit yourself

they even banned pong?! ed:

well you know those pong players, all bad apples.

true true

[quote="Sargent_Scrotum":bc5e1]well you know those pong players, all bad apples.[/quote:bc5e1]

Damn apples M16:

I'm ok with it as long as they don't ban masturbating