GreenBean-HH-
06-05-2008, 06:35 PM
What should you know as a parent?
AGE:
We think and know that first person shooter games are fun and exciting. One could equate them with being 'in a movie' instead of just watching one. As a parent we recommend that you follow the age guidelines as posted on the game, just as you wouldn't let your child go to an movie rated above their age level.
http://www.esrb.org/images/banner_home.gif (http://www.esrb.org/index-js.jsp)
The ESRB has a very easy to use tool to find out what the age rating is for the game your child is playing. Go here: http://www.esrb.org/index-js.jsp
http://www.esrb.org/images/graphic_symbols.gif (http://www.esrb.org/ratings/ratings_guide.jsp)<< Click here for their ratings guide.
CHEATING:
Do you want your child or young adult growing up thinking they can cheat their way through life?
We don't think that this is a good way to start one's adult life. Most servers are run by honest people who look out for the younger players and will even ban* people who are abusive, threatening to children or are cheating. At the same time, if your child is caught cheating they will be banned, causing aggravation, embarrassment, and the probability that they will have to repurchase the game or other tools to allow them to play again. Do you want your child to be put in this position due to their lack of judgement? We've witnessed many cases where the parent will come onto a forum and plead to allow their child to return because they were playing on a good server that was looking out for their child. Don't find yourself in this position.
Does my child have access to cheat tools?
They may. There are many websites that offer cheats. They lure children in with promises that they won't be discovered, and when they are, they are offered other solutions, and it goes on. The worst part is your child is building their confidence on false accomplishments. Another concern is that your child is disclosing private information (name, address, credit card info) to someone who is a cheat themselves. Would you really trust someone like this if you met them in real life?
What can I do as a parent to prevent my child from getting mixed up in the web of cheating.
First, talk with them. Let them know that it is okay to not do so well and by doing so, taking their bruises, they will gain respect from other players.
Second, show them our Strategies (http://www.hackhunters.com/forum/index.php?board=8.0) so they use their mind to improve their skill. By doing so, they will build real confidence with their real accomplishments.
Third, support Admin Request (http://www.adminrequest.com/) who's founder, !AR! BlackHawk, is developing a browser tool that acts as a Parental Blocker to cheat websites. This way your child will not have access to these types of web sites, allowing you to rest comfortably that we in the community are in fact protecting your child's interests in a better future.
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HackHunters fully supports Admin Request (http://www.adminrequest.com/)'s idea of developing a browser plugin that helps parents block cheat websites.
http://media.adminrequest.com/images/advertisement/pcs_164x314.gif
We encourage anyone who is interested in this idea to contact Admin Request (http://www.adminrequest.com/).
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*ban is to forceable removal someone from a server (they are immediately disconnected and can not returen) and potentially put the offenders name on a universal ban list which potentially bans the person from playing on servers which 'stream' the ban list information (the good honest family type servers).
AGE:
We think and know that first person shooter games are fun and exciting. One could equate them with being 'in a movie' instead of just watching one. As a parent we recommend that you follow the age guidelines as posted on the game, just as you wouldn't let your child go to an movie rated above their age level.
http://www.esrb.org/images/banner_home.gif (http://www.esrb.org/index-js.jsp)
The ESRB has a very easy to use tool to find out what the age rating is for the game your child is playing. Go here: http://www.esrb.org/index-js.jsp
http://www.esrb.org/images/graphic_symbols.gif (http://www.esrb.org/ratings/ratings_guide.jsp)<< Click here for their ratings guide.
CHEATING:
Do you want your child or young adult growing up thinking they can cheat their way through life?
We don't think that this is a good way to start one's adult life. Most servers are run by honest people who look out for the younger players and will even ban* people who are abusive, threatening to children or are cheating. At the same time, if your child is caught cheating they will be banned, causing aggravation, embarrassment, and the probability that they will have to repurchase the game or other tools to allow them to play again. Do you want your child to be put in this position due to their lack of judgement? We've witnessed many cases where the parent will come onto a forum and plead to allow their child to return because they were playing on a good server that was looking out for their child. Don't find yourself in this position.
Does my child have access to cheat tools?
They may. There are many websites that offer cheats. They lure children in with promises that they won't be discovered, and when they are, they are offered other solutions, and it goes on. The worst part is your child is building their confidence on false accomplishments. Another concern is that your child is disclosing private information (name, address, credit card info) to someone who is a cheat themselves. Would you really trust someone like this if you met them in real life?
What can I do as a parent to prevent my child from getting mixed up in the web of cheating.
First, talk with them. Let them know that it is okay to not do so well and by doing so, taking their bruises, they will gain respect from other players.
Second, show them our Strategies (http://www.hackhunters.com/forum/index.php?board=8.0) so they use their mind to improve their skill. By doing so, they will build real confidence with their real accomplishments.
Third, support Admin Request (http://www.adminrequest.com/) who's founder, !AR! BlackHawk, is developing a browser tool that acts as a Parental Blocker to cheat websites. This way your child will not have access to these types of web sites, allowing you to rest comfortably that we in the community are in fact protecting your child's interests in a better future.
_________________________________________________
HackHunters fully supports Admin Request (http://www.adminrequest.com/)'s idea of developing a browser plugin that helps parents block cheat websites.
http://media.adminrequest.com/images/advertisement/pcs_164x314.gif
We encourage anyone who is interested in this idea to contact Admin Request (http://www.adminrequest.com/).
_________________________________________________
*ban is to forceable removal someone from a server (they are immediately disconnected and can not returen) and potentially put the offenders name on a universal ban list which potentially bans the person from playing on servers which 'stream' the ban list information (the good honest family type servers).