Where Politics And Video Games Collide

Spiral Gray said: "That same rule applies to guys like Isett. There’s nothing in that part of the constitution that says you can only speak if you know what you’re talking about."

You're right, except that when statements are made public, like the PTC does, you can commit libel and/or slander. I'm not disagreeing with Spiral Gray. Most people, if they say "I think GAME X's content is pornographic," that's an opinion protected by the Constitution, but if they claim that a Game X IS pornographic, they are potentially liable under civil law.

The tricky part is to prove that defamation has a negative impact on your product. The truth is, the extra controversy only increases a game's sales. I think the game publisher and developer take a beating in the long run, especially in stock sales.

My conclusion is that these self-authoritative groups had better do some research before they claim things as fact. In a courtroom setting, the simple questions of "did you play it? Where is that in the game? Do you have video of this (and cite the source)?" are the most important and will win the case for the plaintiff.