bogo 0 Posted August 30, 2002 Greece Bans Gaming Prophet | 0:32 | Industry Buzz 7 Comments In a move that many gamers in the region have deemed a bit too extreme for a democratic country, the Greek government has banned the use of interactive entertainment both in private and public places. The Greek Parliament recently passed a bill that was meant to combat illegal gambling (both online gambling games and slot machines) in cyber cafes around the country, but the law also prohibits the use of games in these types of social establishments (and when they say "games" the meaning touches everything from electronic card games to PC games like EverQuest and Half-Life). According to one of our readers from that region, an Internet cafe owner was recently arrested by police for allowing some of his customers to partake in a game of Counter-Strike. Thousands of Greek citizens have already begun protesting the blanket anti-gaming law on sites around the internet like this Net Cafe site (Greek language). If you can read Greek, then you may be interested in checking out law (PDF format). We'll bring you more on this story as it develops.. the What do you think Guys.link Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkLight 0 Posted August 30, 2002 I say burn them all! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sadico 1 Posted August 30, 2002 You know, if that happened in my country there would be an armed revolt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aculaud 0 Posted August 30, 2002 Illegal gambling is one thing, but i fail to see how a rousing game of DF:Landwarrior is enough to have a negative effect on their economy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STS_SolidSnake 0 Posted August 30, 2002 Switzerland is the best country for living, they didnt ban anything yet (except for drugs and ballistic weapons) all sort of dvd's all sort of games even with a violence with the highest level will still be in switzerland Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bn880 5 Posted August 30, 2002 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (STS_SolidSnake @ Aug. 30 2002,15:26)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Switzerland is the best country for living, they didnt ban anything yet (except for drugs and ballistic weapons) all sort of dvd's all sort of games even with a violence with the highest level will still be in switzerland <span id='postcolor'> That's a big except for many people these days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sadico 1 Posted August 30, 2002 Ugh?? How can they live without drugs and ballistic weapons!!?? They can't be human!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bogo 0 Posted August 30, 2002 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Sadico @ Aug. 30 2002,22:30)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Ugh?? How can they live without drugs and ballistic weapons!!?? They can't be human!!!<span id='postcolor'> Lol you got that right Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkLight 0 Posted August 30, 2002 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (STS_SolidSnake @ Aug. 29 2002,22:26)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Switzerland is the best country for living, they didnt ban anything yet (except for drugs and ballistic weapons) all sort of dvd's all sort of games even with a violence with the highest level will still be in switzerland  <span id='postcolor'> Pretty much the same here, but you can get drugs here and pro'ly weapons too, i dunno about weapons.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedRogue 0 Posted August 30, 2002 Well that turk Ex-Ronin won't have to worry about it.... Oh wait he is greek , good thing your still living in the UK. Wouldn't want to have to turn in that OFP cd now would you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
second_draw 0 Posted August 31, 2002 "Handover your pokemon games or it's the electric chair for you ex-ronin" "nooooooo, my pikachu is level......." sorry about that ex-ronin, i couldn't resist. btw, anyone playing pokemon does deserve to be arrested. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloney 0 Posted August 31, 2002 Does that mean it is illegal to masturbate in Greece, I mean, it is "Interactive Entertainment". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
red oct 2 Posted August 31, 2002 well while they are at it, why not just make proabition on ANY form of entertainment? o well, i'd give about a 1 week and maybe at most 4 extra days before it comes to a end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ex-RoNiN 0 Posted August 31, 2002 Games on mobile phones have been banned too Games have been banned in public AND private places!? I reckon a week of rioting in downtown Athens will make that law disappear quickly...but still, who the heck came up with that They've gone mad...totally mental!?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
red oct 2 Posted August 31, 2002 probaly liberals.... as always j/k btw so don't like lecture me to death. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ralphwiggum 6 Posted August 31, 2002 suddenly, Germany's ban on CS doesn't look so bad..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
second_draw 0 Posted August 31, 2002 I'm interested in how the gamers are going? So they have shut down computer game stores around the country? bad, bad, bad. So when is the riot planned??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Col. Kurtz 0 Posted August 31, 2002 This is Evil! Time to send in the OFP Liberation Army! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Schweitzer 10 Posted August 31, 2002 Actually it is not so bad. Suddenly you will see 80% more children playing outside again, kicking a soccerball, chasing girls, riding the bike (or making love) Yeah, ban all electronical devices & automobiles and practice free love in the forrest! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ran 0 Posted August 31, 2002 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Ex-RoNiN @ Aug. 31 2002,03:33)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Games on mobile phones have been banned too Games have been banned in public AND private places!? I reckon a week of rioting in downtown Athens will make that law disappear quickly...but still, who the heck came up with that They've gone mad...totally mental!?!<span id='postcolor'> ronin ............. TAKE THE LEAD OF THE RESISTANCE MOVEMNT AND GO DOWN IN THE STREETS TO LEAD THE GREEK PEOPLE TO ITS GLORIOUS DESTINY , KILL THE GOVERNEMENTAL OPPRESSOR , GET THE GAMES BACK IN GREECE !!!!!!!!!!!!!! that's sad tho ......... are every game really banned ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ran 0 Posted August 31, 2002 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Albert Schweizer @ Aug. 31 2002,14:57)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Suddenly you will see 80% more children riding the bike (or making love) Â <span id='postcolor'> you dirty perv Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ran 0 Posted August 31, 2002 what do you risk if you violate this law ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KingBeast 0 Posted August 31, 2002 how come there is absolutely no mention of this law on the BBC? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supah 0 Posted August 31, 2002 To qoute dennis leary "Life sucks buy a helmet" or "Shut the fuck up br dr dennis leary" some people really need a book like leary is talking about. Sure the law sucks, sure its gonna go in some time. For now enjoy your status as dissidents/freedom fighters Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
