OT-Game playing illegal in Greece

[Nebraskan]

I Can't believe what I just read on CNET.com. Since July it is illegal to own computer games, Game Boy machines, or play games on-line in Greece. The law was passed because: 1. Greece has a problem with gambling games and 2. It is too hard for the Greek authorities to tell if a game is a gambling game. Penalties are a fine of from $5,000 to $75,000 and/or jail time of from 1 to 12 months, and you can't play games in jail.

I can see this happening in the US in about 12 months.

[Puke]

i cant. we make too much money on video games in the US.

when is the Last time you bought a greek game, or a greek computer on which to play games on? they're doing nothing but losing money anytime someone buys something besides wine, olives, and fetta.

edit: it was a JOKE! dont kill me!

[ September 04, 2002, 02:01: Message edited by: Puke ]

[Gozra]

I haven't bought a geek game in months. I think many people believe American culture is too pervasive. So you are going to see attempts to stop it especially in countries that have a rich tradition.

[disabled]

Greece will soon have and internet gaming prohibition!

[Baron Munchausen]

Hmmmm.....

I wonder if this won't set the Greek government against the EU in some way or other? It's true that most software comes from the US, especially computer games, but there are game companies in Europe and I think they will raise a stink about all of their products being Banned indiscriminately. I wouldn't be surprised if US game companies whine to our Govt., too, but that will require going through the various International trade agencies. Greece is much more closely tied to the EU.

[ September 04, 2002, 04:49: Message edited by: Baron Munchausen ]

[oleg]

I wonder how do they define "game". Any worthless software that entertaines people ?

[Puke]

better put a stop to MS Windows, the buggers are packaging every coppy with such bits of deviltry as Solitare, Hearts, Minesweeper, and Pinball!

(and watch out for those X-Games that ship with most linux distros)

and no more AIX! Whumpuss hunter is still a standard issue application, the Last time i checked! Recall all the IBM Mainframes!

in fact, you better get rid of any kind of electronic technology, since the Network is the Computer, and the Computer is the Game.

[PvK]

That's just evil.

[Lemmy]

http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=5206

The government wanted to prevent its people from wasting their money by using electronic slot machines but the democratically appointed government has Banned all computer games everywhere by mistake.

heh, looks like it was a mistake

[PvK]

Really astonishing...