Mortze wrote:I understand you Iksanobot, but I have some dificulty to understand why there is any form of issue with digital representation of minors when there is none when we see (adult) actors portraying minors in porn media. I don't know if in said scenarios the script says the character is 16 or 17, but the fact that the plot (if it has any) is about a student having sex with her teacher for better grades implies minority. And that scenario has been exploited over and over.
Is it inderectly harmful too? Well, by your argumentation I'd say yes. It says it's ok for teachers to be corrupted by sex to change fairness in grades, it says it is ok to use your body to improve in life. Those 2 facts are even more offensive to good costumes than the girl being 17 and the teacher 20s.
But I stand true when I believe that there is lots of other form of inderect harmful creations out there and nobody says a thing. Just turn on your TV on any shows channel. Take a look at any reality show. Play any video game with guns. The inderect danger is present all around.
When I created the topic it was - and still is - to get a feeling of your acceptance of any project involving minors. And it flaters me and warms my heart that despite all the opinions on the subject you trust me to design a game that doesn't offends your personal beliefs.
I guess I did have one more post in me: I just want to be clear that you should definitely be flattered by my vote of confidence, because there is very little room for error on this subject. It would be very easy to offend me. If you decide to make the game, I hope it's because you have a very creative and insightful story that will enrich the lives of those who play it.
I guess because I gave you a vote of confidence, I want to cover my bets and give you some advice. First, you do not want to start collecting fans who like your work for the wrong reasons. I do not believe that you would do this, but DO NOT sexualize prepubescent bodies. I know you wouldn't do it, I just have to say it. Second, the things that you focus on when you tell your story will tell us all what it is that you think is hot about it. If you focus on how young they look or act, you'll offend me; if you focus on the exhilaration and wonder that is so strong during sexual experiences at that age - well hell, that's a great feeling, and a great memory, and I wouldn't fault you for wanting to express it. I mean, you're not a pedophile when you tell your friends about your first kiss, first touch, first BJ... But if you're peeping in windows trying to see teenagers fooling around, you have some issues...
Ok I'm done.