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Old Oct 3, 2013 | 11:57 PM
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Originally Posted by BoozyDave
i have said before that my 5 and 9 year old play an old copy of gta (donnyandy has the 4yo), they usually use 'cheats' to get tanks and stuff and mainly drive around and crash cars.

for his 10 birthday, he has asked for GTA5, i have never played the game and was gonna get it for him, but after seeing the reviews and footage, i have got him fifa 14 instead

and 'no' i'm not a council scrubber and the xbox is not a babysitter. I'm an electrician and i earn enough money that my house is nearly paid off and my wife doesn't have to work
At least you've had the sense to look into the game and decide it's not suitable, sadly some other people don't agree and think it's perfectly acceptable for young children to be exposed to such adult material.

As for your last comment, I'm not going to jump on it, because I know what you are getting at (due to previous comments). However to some of the other SN peeps, not all people living on council estates are scrubbers etc. and having money doesn't equal being a decent and responsible person/parent.
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Old Oct 4, 2013 | 12:52 AM
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Things were a lot more innocent when I was younger. I remember when we were about 12 we were hunting for a copy of strip poker on ZX Spectrum, a fabled and possibly never actually made game. Now you can play GTAV and go to an actual strip club, have **** giggled in your face, grope the stripper and take them home lol.
Did you know how to play poker at 12 years old?
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Old Oct 4, 2013 | 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Lisawrx
At least you've had the sense to look into the game and decide it's not suitable, sadly some other people don't agree and think it's perfectly acceptable for young children to be exposed to such adult material.

As for your last comment, I'm not going to jump on it, because I know what you are getting at (due to previous comments). However to some of the other SN peeps, not all people living on council estates are scrubbers etc. and having money doesn't equal being a decent and responsible person/parent.

I don't really think putting an age rating on games as made much or little difference.
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Old Oct 5, 2013 | 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Lisawrx
As for your last comment, I'm not going to jump on it, because I know what you are getting at (due to previous comments). However to some of the other SN peeps, not all people living on council estates are scrubbers etc. and having money doesn't equal being a decent and responsible person/parent.
I don't mean that everyone in a council house is a scrubber, but previous comments have been made towards me stating that I must be, I'm just trying to show that I'm not.

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Old Oct 5, 2013 | 08:41 AM
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Also, they know a lot of kids play it, so Why don't they make a junior version with less graphic content?
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Old Oct 5, 2013 | 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by BoozyDave
Also, they know a lot of kids play it, so Why don't they make a junior version with less graphic content?
No one would buy it .. kids want what's bad for them ..
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Old Oct 5, 2013 | 09:17 AM
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And if u take out all the bad stuff from GTA whats left ? Something like Sims I supose .
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Old Oct 5, 2013 | 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by BoozyDave
I don't mean that everyone in a council house is a scrubber, but previous comments have been made towards me stating that I must be, I'm just trying to show that I'm not.

That's why I said it wasn't aimed at you.
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Old Oct 5, 2013 | 07:31 PM
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Wow this has been going on a bit

Sorry cannot remember who posted what.
38 me....whoever asked for a age.
Now when I say I let my kids play whatever whenever., seems the usual muppets assume as soon as jezza Kyle finishes I put the Xbox on

My little lad has played on gtav , he was 4 in may....he also plays on gta4 as and when he feels like it.....now we are talking 20 mins before the controller gets put down and he decides it's time to jump on the dogs for half hour.
He doesn't understand the mission side of any of the games so like I said he is happy to pinch a car try to outrun the police....die and start again
That is my lads idea of gta.
I've also taught him to shoot /spent a lot to have the gun custom made as I'd love for him to be competitive ......will it turn him into ronnie Biggs
He is also confidant on a 110cc quad and is wanting a ktm ......is this going to turn him into a thief

Btw......as a kid I had nothing , yes I've done some bad things in my life and have also paid the price.
I drill right from wrong into both my kids (daughter of 12 aswell).....she's more mums job though shopping meadowhall etc......but she has also played on gtav but claimed it to be a crap game.....so do fwiw
And the person who wants to phone social services.......don't make me laugh

Sincere apologies for the late reply but I had a deadline on a completion date that would of hurt my pocket......my bad parenting again as I've not seen my kids for 3 days

Got to go anyway my little lad wants to curl up and watch fast and furious 6.....hope there's now ******** or swearing in it
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Old Oct 5, 2013 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by donny andi
Wow this has been going on a bit

Sorry cannot remember who posted what.
38 me....whoever asked for a age.
Now when I say I let my kids play whatever whenever., seems the usual muppets assume as soon as jezza Kyle finishes I put the Xbox on

My little lad has played on gtav , he was 4 in may....he also plays on gta4 as and when he feels like it.....now we are talking 20 mins before the controller gets put down and he decides it's time to jump on the dogs for half hour.
He doesn't understand the mission side of any of the games so like I said he is happy to pinch a car try to outrun the police....die and start again
That is my lads idea of gta.
I've also taught him to shoot /spent a lot to have the gun custom made as I'd love for him to be competitive ......will it turn him into ronnie Biggs
He is also confidant on a 110cc quad and is wanting a ktm ......is this going to turn him into a thief

Btw......as a kid I had nothing , yes I've done some bad things in my life and have also paid the price.
I drill right from wrong into both my kids (daughter of 12 aswell).....she's more mums job though shopping meadowhall etc......but she has also played on gtav but claimed it to be a crap game.....so do fwiw
And the person who wants to phone social services.......don't make me laugh

Sincere apologies for the late reply but I had a deadline on a completion date that would of hurt my pocket......my bad parenting again as I've not seen my kids for 3 days

Got to go anyway my little lad wants to curl up and watch fast and furious 6.....hope there's now ******** or swearing in it
Bat and ball on the Atari when I was that age,bah hum bug..
Tanks was a blast though.
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Old Oct 5, 2013 | 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by donny andi
before the controller gets put down and he decides it's time to jump on the dogs for half hour.
Do you own Staf's?
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Old Oct 5, 2013 | 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Kwik
Do you own Staf's?
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Old Oct 5, 2013 | 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Kwik
Do you own Staf's?
That's a bit of a d1ck head comment fella ....

As it happens I have 2 American bulldogs a bitch at 6 and a dog that's 2 before a snide remark.....American bulldog NOT pit bull

Do you own a classic? Venture out to the local retail park or mcdee's
My little lad also likes mcdee's ........last time I took him in a classic was when I'd just handed 17k over for one......

Try again kwik.......sure I met you at the conners day
I was there with the wifey and kids in the white evo 9
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Old Oct 5, 2013 | 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by DYK
Bat and ball on the Atari when I was that age,bah hum bug..
Tanks was a blast though.
That's one point I'm trying to get across ......when I was a kid apart from having not a lot , I don't recall much being out.
When our kids are in there 30's you will probably be able to get 'zapped' into the god damn tv
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Old Oct 5, 2013 | 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by donny andi

Try again kwik.......sure I met you at the conners day
I was there with the wifey and kids in the white evo 9

Just because someone has met you once or even more than once in a group meet or 1-to-1, it doesn't mean they like you, or have become your bossom buddies. Just saying. I met some people from here, and some of them aren't fond of me. Feeling is mutual, so no regrets.


I think Kwik was only joking, anyway. I may be wrong.

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Old Oct 5, 2013 | 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Turbohot
Just because someone has met you once or even more than once in a group meet or 1-to-1, it doesn't mean they like you, or have become your bossom buddies. Just saying. I met some people from some here, and some of them aren't fond of me. Feeling is mutual, so no regrets.


I think Kwik was only joking, anyway. I may be wrong.
No kwik thought he could step up with a little dig trying to get a giggle....

I'm not here to make 'mates' , I don't do the meets etc......I went to the 'conners day' out of respect to a brave kid not to talk pub talk figures with grown men wearing the car branding coats
Step back and read what I put instead of glancing and thinking the worse.
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Old Oct 5, 2013 | 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by donny andi
No kwik thought he could step up with a little dig trying to get a giggle....

I'm not here to make 'mates' , I don't do the meets etc......I went to the 'conners day' out of respect to a brave kid not to talk pub talk figures with grown men wearing the car branding coats
Step back and read what I put instead of glancing and thinking the worse.
Oh, right. It was good of you to attend that day, Donny.

I've read what you have written, and I'm not the one to stereotype people regardless of whether I agree with any 4 year-old paying on GTA or not. I'd they rather not, but you're the parent to your child, you decide.
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Old Oct 5, 2013 | 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Turbohot
Oh, right. It was good of you to attend that day, Donny.

I've read what you have written, and I'm not the one to stereotype people regardless of whether I agree with any 4 year-old paying on GTA or not. I'd they rather not, but you're the parent to your child, you decide.
Thank you....there was no disrespect meant to,you.
'stereotype'......I couldn't think of the word for the life of me , I knew what I wanted to say....just couldn't think

Let me point it out again......my lad doesnt play gta......he picks it up , takes cars , crashes etc.....that's the fun bit to him

Anyways.....think it's time I step back
Enjoy your evenings
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Old Oct 5, 2013 | 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by donny andi
Thank you....there was no disrespect meant to,you.
'stereotype'......I couldn't think of the word for the life of me , I knew what I wanted to say....just couldn't think

Let me point it out again......my lad doesnt play gta......he picks it up , takes cars , crashes etc.....that's the fun bit to him

Anyways.....think it's time I step back
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Old Oct 6, 2013 | 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by donny andi
That's a bit of a d1ck head comment fella ....

As it happens I have 2 American bulldogs a bitch at 6 and a dog that's 2 before a snide remark.....American bulldog NOT pit bull

Do you own a classic? Venture out to the local retail park or mcdee's
My little lad also likes mcdee's ........last time I took him in a classic was when I'd just handed 17k over for one......

Try again kwik.......sure I met you at the conners day
I was there with the wifey and kids in the white evo 9
Wow lol, only just seen this. Why are you so offended by being asked if you own stafs? No I've not met you, I wasn't at Connors day.

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Old Oct 6, 2013 | 09:54 PM
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kock, stupid comment, what does it matter what dogs he has got?

how are the rusty calipers?
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Old Oct 6, 2013 | 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by BoozyDave
kock, stupid comment, what does it matter what dogs he has got?
It doesn't, he has American Bulldogs .
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