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Bully-basher Interviewed, Elaborates on Concerns
August 30, 2006 |
John Callaham of Firing Squad has scored an interview with Jayne Hitchcock, the online safety expert who decided to give Bully a wedgie yesterday. Among Hitchcock’s comments:
“…bullying is so prevalent today and is a real life problem that many kids and teens face. Some victims of bullies have committed suicide and I would hate to see that increase or the victims retaliate against their bullies because of this game.”
“…Rockstar likes to pick controversial subjects for their games… I really thought long and hard about sending out a release because I had a feeling it would increase publicity for their game. But we work with kids and teens every day who are bullied online and offline and I couldn’t let this go.”
“…this game glorifies (bullying) and… I am not happy with it, but hope it gets the M rating.”
Jump here for the full interview.
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