In France, Gamer Runs for Mayor
In France, Gamer Runs for Mayor
December 8, 2007
A gamer is running for mayor.David Hecq, president of the AFRS (Association Française de Revendeurs Spécialisés), a trade group representing independent game retailers in France, is hoping to become mayor of Anzin Saint-Aubin, a small town of 2,500 residents in Northern France. Hecq has no party affiliation.
Hecq is a gamer himself, writes about games and operates the Objectif Micro game site.
GP: This story originated in the GamePolitics Forums. Thanks to longtime GP reader Soldat Louis!
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Posted 10/12/08 at 01:02pm
magic_taco: Wow,Whoever knew scum like his was a major hypocrite,im ashamed of living i the same state with him.
magic_taco: Wow,Whoever knew scum like his was a major hypocrite,im ashamed of living i the same state with him.
Posted 10/12/08 at 11:40am
ZippyDSMlee: As long as the AI is better than WC3 SC2 should be fine even if tis spaned over 3 50$ titles.....
ZippyDSMlee: As long as the AI is better than WC3 SC2 should be fine even if tis spaned over 3 50$ titles.....
Posted 10/12/08 at 11:29am
sortableturnip: @Magic Taco: Yes, he is this senile...
sortableturnip: @Magic Taco: Yes, he is this senile...
Posted 10/12/08 at 10:12am
magic_taco: @sortableturnip Is he always this Senile?
magic_taco: @sortableturnip Is he always this Senile?
Posted 10/12/08 at 10:09am
sortableturnip: JT gets enough "lift" seeing his name here :)
sortableturnip: JT gets enough "lift" seeing his name here :)
Posted 10/12/08 at 10:05am
magic_taco: Lol, I always though JT would use viagra.
magic_taco: Lol, I always though JT would use viagra.
Posted 10/12/08 at 09:56am
Chuma: GoodRobotUs: Well played, sir :D
Chuma: GoodRobotUs: Well played, sir :D
Posted 10/12/08 at 09:20am
sortableturnip: I think JT misplaced his ADD medicine this morning
sortableturnip: I think JT misplaced his ADD medicine this morning
Posted 10/12/08 at 09:15am
GoodRobotUs: You mean Garriot's body has gone to meet his mind? ;)
GoodRobotUs: You mean Garriot's body has gone to meet his mind? ;)
Posted 10/12/08 at 08:47am
Tao2001: He's not as grounded as he used to be?
Tao2001: He's not as grounded as he used to be?
Posted 10/12/08 at 08:38am
Matthew: So we can legitimately say that Lord British is a loony now? Or at least a space cadet?
Matthew: So we can legitimately say that Lord British is a loony now? Or at least a space cadet?
Posted 10/12/08 at 08:21am
gamepolitics: chuma, yes. we have covered previews of him going at least twice, but it deserves a mention
gamepolitics: chuma, yes. we have covered previews of him going at least twice, but it deserves a mention
Posted 10/12/08 at 07:35am
Chuma: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7664963.stm
Chuma: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7664963.stm
Posted 10/12/08 at 07:34am
Chuma: Oh, and Dennis? Richard Garriott flys into space. Worth a mention on the site methinks?
Chuma: Oh, and Dennis? Richard Garriott flys into space. Worth a mention on the site methinks?
Posted 10/12/08 at 07:33am
Chuma: To be honest, I'm waiting for him to overstep the mark and either do something illegal or get sued. It'll be hillarious.
Chuma: To be honest, I'm waiting for him to overstep the mark and either do something illegal or get sued. It'll be hillarious.
Posted 10/12/08 at 06:37am
Michael Chandra: ezbiker555: Rather than not having proved, wasn't it that they sort of proved there weren't any games involved at all?
Michael Chandra: ezbiker555: Rather than not having proved, wasn't it that they sort of proved there weren't any games involved at all?
Posted 10/12/08 at 06:21am
Tao2001: I think the whole "don't feed the animals" boat has sailed. He'll be an attention whore no matter what.
Tao2001: I think the whole "don't feed the animals" boat has sailed. He'll be an attention whore no matter what.
Posted 10/12/08 at 06:16am
King of Fiji: @Leet Gamer Jargon: No offense but isn't feeding an attention whore like Jack Thompson something one shouldn't be doing ?
King of Fiji: @Leet Gamer Jargon: No offense but isn't feeding an attention whore like Jack Thompson something one shouldn't be doing ?
Posted 10/12/08 at 04:38am
Leet Gamer Jargon: Yay! Jack's back! I can laugh (at him) again!
Leet Gamer Jargon: Yay! Jack's back! I can laugh (at him) again!
Posted 10/12/08 at 02:38am
PHOENIXZERO: Twice my comments on the JT/Palin story have gone MIA, what's up with that?
PHOENIXZERO: Twice my comments on the JT/Palin story have gone MIA, what's up with that?
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At least in France the "video games are teh debbul" thing hasn't catched on yet.
Oh it happens there.
As for this guy, I hope he has all the success he needs and does a great job.
Of course it has catched on, as in any country. In 1992-1993, French mainstream media thought that video games caused epillepsy. In 1999, a watchdog organizaation already mentioned in GP (Familles de France, not to mention it) campaigned against violent games and forced big retailers to remove some of them from their stores. And the way games are portrayed by our mainstream media has been horrible for years.
This being said, we're actually luckier than German gamers. But that doesn't mean every one in France loves video games. If a politician stands up and asks for a total ban of "violent video games", as the GWG did in Germany, he'll be popular among many parents.
I know the gamers aren't popular but it's far milder than in America, the luddites aren't popular either.
That being said, the luddites still are numerous. They haven't acted or BS'd for a while now, I wonder if our goddamned media have decided to focus on demonizing everybody instead of just us.
Plus, they always comment on the riots or lack thereof than on gamers. Perhaps they realize it's more important in some way.
You don't have to. Just say "Vive Soldatlouis" instead :D :D
Vive La Fidel.
Sorry...
how is Germany and France diffrent in rating games?
Germany merely protects childern from OTT content more often than not,adults can still get that content even in the UK you can not do this if tis black listed its contraband.
Start the revolution in the states next!. form the Interactive media party. Make it one word though like the Democrats and Republicans... maybe intermediate party huh?
Die. >.
In France the rating are basically the same as in England or the USA, we don't have the crazy ban happy german censors here.
And I hope we never get them. Now we pray for competent translators or, in m case, go buy english versions.
Apologies for maiming the language.
Besides, it's fitting when talking about french politics.
Alright, Godwin's law is in effect. No one can comment. Man I love being evil.
Thou shalt take thine laws of Godwin, and STUFF IT! Vive la Revolution! Vive la Fidel! Burn the sodding Stars and Strips! URAAAAA!!!!!