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Police Say Adults Shouldn't Own Animal Crossing
escapistmagazine.com - 3/17/2009
Police Say Adults Shouldn't Own Animal Crossing
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Police in Missouri have put a new twist on age-inappropriate gaming by saying there is "no reason" adults would own games like Animal Crossing unless they're using them as pedophile bait.

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gamepolitics.com - 3/17/2009
Cybercop: No Good Reason For Adults to Own Animal Crossing
— gamepolitics.com — Law enforcement is an increasingly challenging job, so GP likes to see police officers well trained and well-informed. Moreover, with an uptick in the number of incidents in which alleged pedophiles have made contact with their victims ... (more) Cybercop: No Good Reason For Adults to Own Animal Crossing

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KMIZ News Director Responds to Wii Story Criticism
crispygamer.com - 3/18/2009
KMIZ News Director Responds to Wii Story Criticism
— crispygamer.com — Sometimes, even those with the best of intentions can get things wrong. Case in point? Missouri television station KMIZ ABC-17. Last week, the station ran a news piece warning parents about the dangers of sexual predators targeting children through ... (more) KMIZ News Director Responds to Wii Story Criticism

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The police don’t think you should own Animal Crossing
thatvideogameblog.com - 3/17/2009
The police don’t think you should own Animal Crossing
— thatvideogameblog.com — According to Andy Anderson of the Mid-Missouri Internet Crimes Task Force, criminals have started using Animal Crossing: City Folk to target children. In the game, players create their own town and, when hooked up to the internet, can talk to anyone around the country. This means that the ... (more) The police don’t think you should own Animal Crossing

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Police Say Adults Shouldn't Own Animal Crossing
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Missouri Police: Animal Crossing is Pedophile Haven
blog.wired.com 3/17/2009 — In a demonstration of paranoia that would almost be comical if it wasn't true, the Mid-Missouri Internet Crimes Task Force has begun warning parents away from Nintendo's Animal Crossing: City Folk , saying its online gameplay offers pedophiles ...
Missouri Police say adults shouldn't play Animal Crossing — Joystiq
Son, turn the game box off and come over here. Now, since you turned 18 your mom and I have been meaning to talk with you about your little habit. No, not the smoking or the drinking. Really, we're fine with all of that. No, what we're concerned about is the time you spend exchanging friend ...
Missouri Police say adults shouldn't play Animal Crossing — GamePad: The Best Video Gaming Blog Posts
Son, turn the game box off and come over here. Now, since you turned 18 your mom and I have been meaning to talk with you about your little habit. No, not the smoking or the drinking. Really, we're fine with all of that. No, what we're concerned about is the time you spend exchanging friend ...
Police: 'No Reason' For Adults To Own Animal Crossing — GayGamer.net
I'm from Missouri. I love Missouri. Today, I also kinda hate Missouri: speaking in the context of preventing pedophiles from making contact with potential victims through online games, Andy Anderson of the Mid-Missouri Internet Crimes Task Force made the following declaration: "There is ...
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Online task force: Adults shouldn't play Animal Crossing — Ars Technica - Opposable Thumbs
One of the great things about the majority of Nintendo developed games is that they appeal to such a wide variety of gamers. Take Animal Crossing , for instance. While it is suitable for younger and casual gamers thanks to its adorable characters and setting, more than one ...
Are you an adult with Animal Crossing? You’re probably trying to abuse children — GoNintendo
I don't even have words for how angry this makes me... Direct link here "There is no reason an adult should have this game." - Andy Anderson, Mid-Missouri Internet Crimes Task Force I really, REALLY hope we see Nintendo come out and say something about this. To generalize adults like this ...
Missouri Task Force Links 'Animal Crossing: City Folk' With Pedophilia...Like Idiots — G4 TV - TheFeed
ABC17 News has reported that the Mid-Missouri Internet Crimes Task Force has linked Nintendo's Animal Crossing: City Folk with pedophilia. Andy Anderson, from said task force comments, "There is no reason an adult should have this game." ABC17 added, "Anderson says adults ...
Cybercop: No Good Reason For Adults to Own Animal Crossing (Animal Crossing) — GamesRadar - News
Gamepolitics: Law enforcement is an increasingly challenging job, so GP likes to see police officers well trained and well-informed. Moreover, with an uptick in the number of incidents in which alleged pedophiles have made contact with their ...
Cybercrime Unit Says Animal Crossing Not for Adults — 1UP RSS feed
You adult fans of Animal Crossing: City Folk had better watch out, because the Mid-Missouri Internet Crimes Task Force is totally on to you. A story from Missouri ABC ...
Missouri Task Force Links 'Animal Crossing: City Folk' With Pedophilia...Like Idiots — G4 TV - TheFeed
ABC17 News has reported that the Mid-Missouri Internet Crimes Task Force has linked Nintendo's Animal Crossing: City Folk with pedophilia. Andy Anderson, from said task force comments, "There is no reason an adult should have this ...