"it's the LAW which dictates what is or isn't appropriate content for consumption by minors in the U.S., not the parents"
My comment still stands. I made no reference to the ERSB or to videogames with this comment, I was referring to U.S. censorship laws in general, governing CONTENT. And whilst you are quite correct to point out that the guidelines enforced by the ERSB are indeed voluntary and just guidelines, they are an attempt agreed by the entire U.S. ...
Unfortunately for you it's the LAW which dictates what is or isn't appropriate content for consumption by minors in the U.S., not the parents, and Mr. Thompson is merely trying to uphold that law. A law passed by others, agreed by your senate.
And just in case you didn't know Adolf Hitler not only "said some pretty bad things" but is also said to have been directly responsible for the deaths of up to 46 million people during the second world war, whilst...
I think you're over-reacting, and the Hitler reference is pure overkill which makes you look dumb, I'm sorry to say.
Mr. Thompson does not have anything against videogamers or indeed videogames as a hobby. Rather his crusade centres on the inappropriate sale of mature rated games to minors in the U.S. and the apparent indifference shown by those responsible, namely retailers, publishers, developers and platform holders.
Yes, he's an egotist and ...
You're gonna have to wait a few days. It's not released until 21st December.