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OT: Hey, maybe I can send my kids to China!
« on: April 10, 2007, 10:58:05 AM »
The Chinese government is trying to keep kids from being addicted to computer games like World of Warcraft by restricting them to less than 3 hours a night:

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Internet game operators have been ordered to install anti-addiction software on their games to help youngsters stay offline.

The government yesterday issued a regulation, which takes effect on April 15, demanding online operators set up a "game fatigue system" that encourages players under 18 to play less than 3 hours a day.

Online gamers will also be required to register using real names and identity card numbers to indicate if they are younger than 18.


http://english.people.com.cn/200704/10/eng...410_364977.html

I've been doing this myself by passwording the machine the 17 year old plays on; I can't do anything for the 21 year old now so I guess he's doomed!
"If there really is no beer in heaven then maybe at least the
computers will work all of the time!"