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Could this be the end for all the 10yr kids yelling and screaming at every FPS?

Several child advocacy groups are requesting that the Federal Trade Commission put more restrictions on kids' online activity, in light of an increase in networked platforms including game consoles.

The groups are pushing the FTC to update the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, established in 1998. With more platforms connecting to the internet, such as video game consoles and mobile phones, the groups are asking for a revision of the measure.

"When Congress passed COPPA in 1998, computers provided the only means of accessing websites and online services," the request reads [PDF]. "Today, adults and children have many other ways to access the Internet and online services including mobile phones, gaming consoles, and interactive television."
http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/29246/Advocacy_Groups_Demand_FTC_Put_More_Restrictions_On_Online_Gaming_Services.php

I hope so.



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That might not be such a bad idea. Because online games can eat up a whole lot of time which probably isn't good for young kids anyway especially when they could be learning or playing outside instead.  



How would they enforce it?

Shouldn't parents just do their jobs?

They are also trying to spread it to anyone under 18. That's not right.



if that means less annoying players screaming at me online, then this is great



Lastgengamer said:

That might not be such a bad idea. Because online games can eat up a whole lot of time which probably isn't good for young kids anyway especially when they could be learning or playing outside instead.

So talk to the parents. I don't want, nor do I need t government to interfere with my parenting. There are plenty of parental controls on consoles as is.



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