How do you think violence in videogames affects kids?

OK let’s not mince words. Videogame violence undoubtedly has an effect on kids. It has an effect on anyone, the same way Pavlov’s bell has an effect on dogs.

Because I’m curious, I want to know which of the following statements about video game violence you think most aligns with your opinion:

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I’m also going to note that I think there’s a very big difference between a game that creates a protagonist out of a normally “despicable” character (GTA *sigh*, I hate to use that example) and a game wherein the protagonist struggles to do “right,” while sometimes resorting to violence, which in turn has consequences throughout the game (Deus Ex).

For the purposes of this poll, consider what you think to be the more prevalent use of violence in videogames.