Arrest involving Jack Thompson

makist · 12-11-2005, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gamasutra.com

- Anti-gaming attorney Jack Thompson has stated that a 16-year-old student in Texas was arrested on charges of harassing communication, based on threats Thompson says he received from the boy. Thompson claims that he caught the threatening conversation on tape from his Florida offices, and that it was part of a larger campaign of intimidation by the video game industry. "'Shoot the messenger' is the video game industry's strategy," said Thompson in a letter addressed to several media outlets, video game industry personnel, and politicians. "This time, because of the arrest in Texas, it didn't work. It backfired."

Anyone got the details on what actually happend?

oknedark · 12-11-2005, 07:26 PM

If my plans for the future don't work out, my new plan is going to be to take out Jack Thompson.

Big W Powah! · 12-11-2005, 07:28 PM

Jack Thompson is merely an attention whore spouting off on a popular controversial topic.

Dutchy · 12-11-2005, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big W Powah!

Jack Thompson is merely an attention whore spouting off on a popular controversial topic.

QFT

Worfless · 12-11-2005, 07:54 PM

it sounds like he tried to get someone arrested but they ducked out of it because he's a tool and now he's telling everyone what a success he is

Kayiznaru · 12-11-2005, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by makist

Anyone got the details on what actually happend?

After the Penny Arcade incident, people from their forums started writing in to the Florida Bar Association in an attempt to take out Jack Thompson. That is still pending because the FBA currently has two other investigations open on JT due to other matters (I believe they relate to Howard Stern).

Well, some jacknut decided to take it upon his/herself and decide to harass Jack Thompson directly (it's pretty easy too, dumb son of a bitch left all his details lying around like a cheap hooker's perfume in clothing). This is the result of his actions.

The Houston Chronicle reported on it:
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/...n/3515801.html

makist · 12-11-2005, 08:05 PM

Seems like Thompson is biting off more than he can chew. Its rather comical I think.

Amonsul · 12-11-2005, 08:44 PM

"'Shoot the messenger' is the video game industry's strategy," said Thompson in a letter addressed to several media outlets, video game industry personnel, and politicians. "This time, because of the arrest in Texas, it didn't work. It backfired."

Seriously - does Thompson actually think that the video game industry 'hired' a 16-year old to intimidate him? Or does he just not realize how dumb insinuating it makes him sound?

FusedTritium · 12-11-2005, 09:05 PM

Personally I'm hoping he thinks the kid was hired by the video game industry. Makes it much more entertaining.

Kayiznaru · 12-11-2005, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FusedTritium

Personally I'm hoping he thinks the kid was hired by the video game industry. Makes it much more entertaining.

He also thinks Sony is orchestrating Pearl Harbor 2. Seriously.

dak · 12-11-2005, 10:09 PM

Someone needs to gut that piece of shit already...

Dutchy · 12-11-2005, 10:38 PM

Dak your sig!

P.S I hope PA does another cartoon on this...

Samus Aran · 12-11-2005, 10:55 PM

I would really like to chat with him, but as I was reminded with the Faarwolf incident, some people are just too God damn close minded and set in their ways to listen to the voice of reason. We can only hope that he happens to step in front of a speeding semi-truck.

Big W Powah! · 12-11-2005, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dutchy

QFT

The fuck is this QFT shit? What does it mean?

Samus Aran · 12-11-2005, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big W Powah!

The fuck is this QFT shit? What does it mean?

Take a big guess.

Still trying? Here's a word jumble:

otdueq orf uhttr

Hope that helps.

12-11-2005, 07:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
Big W Powah! You pussies can -interwebs better than that. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Earth Posts: 3,044 -80 Internets	Jack Thompson is merely an attention whore spouting off on a popular controversial topic. __________________ Brutefight Motherfucker

12-11-2005, 09:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
FusedTritium Mourn Yourself Join Date: May 2005 Location: ATL Posts: 449 +0 Internets	Personally I'm hoping he thinks the kid was hired by the video game industry. Makes it much more entertaining. __________________ Apparently i got unbanned...

12-11-2005, 10:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
dak You don't have to agree. Just know I'm right. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: France Posts: 4,750	Someone needs to gut that piece of shit already... __________________ Stop being bad RIP Spiderman-Troupe 2002-2008

12-11-2005, 10:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
Dutchy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Inside your alarm clock! Posts: 120 +0 Internets	Dak your sig! P.S I hope PA does another cartoon on this... __________________ AKA 8bitpwnsj00 Cool People : Turkish :: Dak :: Ceno :: Kiksar Fuckwads : Blaezenfury :: GaliemVaelant

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread:

12-11-2005, 07:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
oknedark Banned Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 459 +0 Internets	If my plans for the future don't work out, my new plan is going to be to take out Jack Thompson.

12-11-2005, 07:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
Worfless Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,680 +3 Internets	it sounds like he tried to get someone arrested but they ducked out of it because he's a tool and now he's telling everyone what a success he is

12-11-2005, 08:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
makist Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Rodcet Nife Posts: 792 -2 Internets	Seems like Thompson is biting off more than he can chew. Its rather comical I think.

12-11-2005, 08:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
Amonsul Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 101 -1 Internets	"'Shoot the messenger' is the video game industry's strategy," said Thompson in a letter addressed to several media outlets, video game industry personnel, and politicians. "This time, because of the arrest in Texas, it didn't work. It backfired." Seriously - does Thompson actually think that the video game industry 'hired' a 16-year old to intimidate him? Or does he just not realize how dumb insinuating it makes him sound?

12-11-2005, 10:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
Samus Aran Sons of the Storm Heal Bitch Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 771 -7 Internets	I would really like to chat with him, but as I was reminded with the Faarwolf incident, some people are just too God damn close minded and set in their ways to listen to the voice of reason. We can only hope that he happens to step in front of a speeding semi-truck.