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This discussion about labeling reminds me of
C-Span's coverage of a report on video games. They have a system with
terms to describe games not for those under eighteen, excessive violence,
etc. But, they find that most retailers (Best Buy being the lone
exception) sell these games rated for adults to eight year old "undercover
shoppers".
They also found that parents really didn't know
what some of the "labels" meant. Indeed, just like all these fine lines
between "adult" and XXX and "kidsafe" and "not good for work" and "GP"
etc.
They found that the categories filmmakers used were
the most familiar to the general public and actually suggested the film rating
system be applied to video games.
Even with films, you have all these nuances.
I love the warnings on Sundance that say "brief nudity". Would that cover
Janet Jackson's tit or would you have to see some full frontal
nude?
I even think they have a label "some
violence". Does that mean only one person gets decapitated? All of
these terms are so subjective.
Randolfe (Randy) Wicker
Videographer, Writer, Activist
Advisor: The Immortality Institute Hoboken, NJ http://www.randywickerreporting.blogspot.com/ 201-656-3280
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