BongoBob Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 Now, Jack Thompson has gone ten steps too f***in far. Taken from CAD, A reader has just brought this matter to my attention. From GamingHorizon.com: "Earlier this month, gamer named Mitchell S. with the online screenname "Kuja105" who posts on a few online videogame forums (including GameFaqs.com and MetalGearSolid.org) committed suicide. On January 2 he posted a message in both forums detailing his intent to end his own life, citing overwhelming complications with school and finances. A very brief period of initial disbelief was followed by a barrage of replies from fellow forum members pleading that he not take his life, trying to talk him out of it. For days, no word was heard from Mitchell. Fearing the worst, members and administration from metalgearsolid.org began searching for contact information, spending hours on the phone trying to get in touch with him. Finally on January 4, Ryan K., an administrator at metalgearsolid.org, got him on the phone and spent hours desperately trying to talk him out of it. Sadly, Mitchell soon ended his own life by consuming antifreeze and painkillers. Later, members from the site contacted Mitchell's family to find out the grave news. They reported it to their online community, and posted a tribute to their passed friend on the front page of metalgearsolid.org." Full Report Here. Mr. Jack Thompson then sent in the following letter regarding the situation to MetalGearSolid.org, one of the forums frequented by Mitchell, where he was known well: "Your "gamer friend" will find peace through the Lord, Jesus Christ, but sadly it's too late for that. There is a void in every heart. You can fill it up with the things of God, or the things not of God. This unfortunate soul chose to fill it up with combat games. The playing of these video games is masturbatory activity, meaning senseless self-stimulation. If you gamers could use a dictionary you would know that that term is not necessarily a sexual one. The real tragedy here extends beyond the life and death of this one fellow. There are literally millions of young people and young adults whose despair is deepend by turning to the things of this world and then finding them meaningless. All of you gamers need to put down the controllers and get a life. The utter inanity of the vast majority of postings here shows how vapid "gaming" really is. You are one of the cheerleaders for this wasting of time and the wasting of lives. Do you feel any remorse for having contributed to this "culture of death?" Of course not. Hey, let's all play MORE games, and ignore all the really productive things to do with our lives. Let's pretend to be shocked that a gamer might descend into deeper depression, as his gamer "buds," knowing he was killing himself, couldn't figure out how to call 911 themselves for him. That would have involved leaving their computers I guess. Sad. Sad for all of you." Here is an article written by friends and peers of Mitchell at MetalGearSolid.org. Words can't describe my hatred for him. Jack Thompson a christian? My ass! I don't know of any christian that would go and do something as f***ed up as this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerd_Annhilator Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 I hope he dies. Painfully. I can't even call him a man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermie Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 That's sick and disgusting. . The playing of these video games is masturbatory activity, meaning senseless self-stimulation. If you gamers could use a dictionary you would know that that term is not necessarily a sexual one. O RLY? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiE23 Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 This is what http://www.metalgearsolid.org said in response. "Once again, Mr. Thompson, you've proven that your ignorance knows no bounds. We're not going to participate in this war you wish to wage against us -- we're bigger than that. We're bigger than you. This is a case where our tragedy is greater than the sum of our transgressions. The fact that you want to exploit the loss that both we and his family have suffered to forward your own selfish, religiously driven ambitions speaks volumes about the integrity (or lack, thereof) of your character, and it only serves to strengthen our resolve. You can continue to try and discredit us and insult us, though no true man of God would do such a thing. We pity you and your ignorance, and only hope that someday you can come to terms with and mature away from your biggotry. As Metal Gear Solid fans, we have learned to believe in the best of individuals. We've learned to show charity. We've become better people, and through the loss of our friend, we've become a closer-knit community. We forgive you, Jack, and we hope that God will do the same for you." I wish that ****er would just die. He's just making himself seem incredibly evil and cynical. This has to be brought to the attention of his followers, he will be sorry he ever wrote that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Groovy Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 Not to take sides, but let's ease up on wishing people dead here, k? It's morbid, violent, and tasteless. Don't wish something on others that you would not want for yourself. Also, don't stoop to this guy's level, that is what he WANTS you to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapNColostomy Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 "Let's pretend to be shocked that a gamer might descend into deeper depression, as his gamer "buds," knowing he was killing himself, couldn't figure out how to call 911 themselves for him. That would have involved leaving their computers I guess. Sad. Sad for all of you." I actually enjoyed that particular comment, and even though I fancy myself a gamer, I tend to agree with alot of what he said about it being a waste of time that could be spent doing something productive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoxStar Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 I like how he used the term "Culture of Death" something that Pope John Paul II said about America regarding abortion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BongoBob Posted January 21, 2006 Author Share Posted January 21, 2006 The whole point is that there's no reason for what he said. Way to kick people when they're down. I'm not saying that time spent playing video games couldn't be spent doing something more productive, but I am saying that it's my escape, in the same way a book or a movie or a TV show is to others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Sitherino Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 ... He knows what we do during DoA: Volleyball... Rhett, he's spying on us! Anyway, I don't get Jack Thompson, the way I see it the kids either play video games or do mind altering, psychedelic, drugs. Last time I checked this douchebag was a lawyer, so my guess is the drugs are out... Sure they could do something more productive, but what the hell is the point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkonium Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 I'd say oh my god, but I am a man of science and he might take that as a small victory. Why haven't I heard about this nutcase before? If Stephen Harper isn't George Bush's Sith Apprentice, this guy most likely is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Writer Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 .... I liked their response to him... if he reacts that way when somebody commits suicide (ie blame gaming), I wonder what he thinks of Christians that consider themselves gamers (ie me ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTV2 Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 I don't think he realizes that people dont just spend there whole life in front of computers. I am beyond words of what I think of this guy... He deserves a punch in face...multiple times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Dravis Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 Jack simply takes advantage of ignorant people, like a lot of liars (and politicians, incidentally). He is not important or interesting in any way; if you want to get back at him, whenever you see something that is blatantly wrong or skewed in the media about gaming, make them correct it. Hopefully people will eventually start realizing that he's a waste of time and just ignore him. I agree, his ethics are not the best. I'm wondering though...when did we ever think that lawyers had a sense of ethics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Sitherino Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 Lawyers have ethics, it's humanity they lack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Dravis Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 Lawyers have ethics, it's humanity they lack.I'd say he probably has a well-developed sense of morality, Sithy. It's his application of said morality to everyone without regard to whether it actually applies to them that is the problem... His problems are not mine, but I don't think he sees that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jebbers Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 i wish someone would find something really incriminating against him and blackmail him...make him give up his profession...so we could play games in peace... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Sitherino Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 I still say he needs to get laid. He's probably got a lifetime of sexual frustration built up in him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toms Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 I wonder what he thinks of Christians that consider themselves gamers (ie me ) You mean like GOD MODE? http://www.1up.com/do/feature?cId=3146863&did=1 .... He knows what we do during DoA: Volleyball... Rhett, he's spying on us! Well now I have a mental image of Sith and Rhett that i could have done without! All of you gamers need to put down the controllers and get a life. The utter inanity of the vast majority of postings here shows how vapid "gaming" really is. Doesn't he understand that that is the point?!? Its a pastime! Most pastimes don't have mch of a point and aren't particularly constructive.. but then a lot of real life is like that too. "Candy doesn't have to have a point, thats why its candy!" Besides, the inanity is why i come here!!! I'd actually question whether he was the one that sent it based on the rambling and bad english... but i've seen a few of his previous emails so it could well be him. I was actually reading a news article about this a few days ago, but didn't realise it was the same thing. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/01/20/webcam_suicide/ (read more than the headline, as the "live" bit is untrue. Also this older link was interesting, though unfortunately doesn't look liekly in this case: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2002/12/06/online_suicide_poster_resurrected/ Poor guy.. sounds like it was real life that was ****ing him up, not the games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BongoBob Posted January 22, 2006 Author Share Posted January 22, 2006 Well now I have a mental image of Sith and Rhett that i could have done without! They left out the part about them playing it together splitscreen Poor guy.. sounds like it was real life that was ****ing him up, not the games. And that's what Douchebag Thompson seems to not get. Btw, if he can think that we all just sit in front of our computers all day long, how are we supposed to play video games...also, if that's the case then I think all he does all day is read the bible, and that chefs cook all day, and that athletes play sports all day...I could go on and on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiE23 Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 Well now I have a mental image of Sith and Rhett that i could have done without! Well, we've got "Insane Sith off the Weight Machine", now we have "Insane Sith (and Rhett) off the seXBOX." They left out the part about them playing it together splitscreen And that's what Douchebag Thompson seems to not get. Btw, if he can think that we all just sit in front of our computers all day long, how are we supposed to play video games...also, if that's the case then I think all he does all day is read the bible, and that chefs cook all day, and that athletes play sports all day...I could go on and on... http://jackdouche.ytmnsfw.com/ Heheheh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det. Bart Lasiter Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 I still say he needs to get laid. He's probably got a lifetime of sexual frustration built up in him. Then he'd have the chance to procreate and we'd have a bunch of little demon babies running around. With hooves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Writer Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 You mean like GOD MODE? http://www.1up.com/do/feature?cId=3146863&did=1 heh... yep, that's about right Stupid people like this guy Jack Thompson give Christians a bad name... we're not all insane people that hate everything but ourselves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joetheeskimo Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 we're not all insane people that hate everything but ourselves Post fixed ...I mean, if we were, would we be included in that category? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BongoBob Posted January 22, 2006 Author Share Posted January 22, 2006 Well if you're not insane people that hate everything but ourselves, that's including Douchebag Thompson, and he hate's everything but himselve. So wildjedi's statement was correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-8252 Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 He sounds more like Pat Robertson now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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