Gamers Rejoice! Jack Thompson Disbarred For Ten Years!

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The article is here: http://www.gamepolitics.com/2008/06/04/florida-bar-wants-jack-thompson-disbarred-10-years-thompson-storms-out-hearing

Justice as last!
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AngelfanA16 · Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 12:27 am Post subject:

i know, he annoys the hell out of me. thank you american justice system.
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HeatShadow · Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 1:22 am Post subject:

About effing time. Granted, the guy's still going to find some way to have a public voice, but this is a rather satisfying blow to his credibility.
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Mega Man.EXE · Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 5:43 am Post subject:

I've been hearing things about this guy over the years, but to walk out while the hearing was in progress?! *shakes head* Well, I'm not sure he realises that he may have just given the gaming community something they have dearly hoping for for many years. However, don't hold your breath on this one, crazy things can stll happen.
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Unknown Neo · Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 1:36 pm Post subject:

Well finally. He is an embarrassment to many things so now, he can't do anything and that's good for everyone.

**Sol** · Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 3:21 pm Post subject:

Just want to point out that there actually hasn't been a ruling yet; while the result seems pretty obvious (especially with him storming out of the courtroom), like Mega Man.EXE said, don't hold your breath. The ruling can still be a surprise.
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ACME-Rian · Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 9:12 pm Post subject:

About freaking time!I have game magazines dated back to the '90s and everyone is sick of him!

*waves giant banner*

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Nenji · Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 7:40 am Post subject:

I don't think he really cares about his credibility anymore. He's so caught up in his self-justified campaign that in his mind he'll twist anything into some sort of insult or justification for his crusade.

Just because he's (likely) going to be dis-barred doesn't mean he's going to stop harassing people or cease being a nuisance. Considering a lot of his court cases ended poorly or with the clients getting someone else to represent them it's not really a sign for change.
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X · Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 8:11 am Post subject:

Uh, yeah, as good as this might sound, this won't stop FOX NEWS from using him as a "first amendmentblargh" or "school shooting expert".

And it won't stop him from writing letters to moms.

X.
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xfyrethespooky · Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 5:52 pm Post subject:

dude, anything that hurts this guy is awesome. he just doesn't get that nobody likes him. i'm really liking this Judge Tunis. Razz

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belina te · Age: 33 Joined: 30 Apr 2008 Posts: 48

I don't even know who he is! Embarassed

Unknown Neo · Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 2:29 pm Post subject:

You're lucky. Let's just say I have a list of what he's an embarrassment too.

xfyrethespooky · Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 8:08 pm Post subject:

he pretty much hates video games. "They're too violent!" is his battlecry. he tried to get Manhunt 2 banned. GTA as well.
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NetOperator Wibby · Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 11:32 pm Post subject:

wow, haven't logged in for a few weeks and i finally do and read this news. COMCASTIC! J.T. being disbarred probably won't make a huge dent in his crusade against games, but it is still nice to hear. on another note, i saw a crapload of parents buying GTA IV for their kids ... is this dude even relevant anymore? /rhetorical, laff
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belina te · Age: 33 Joined: 30 Apr 2008 Posts: 48

hasn't ever occured to him that games don't kill people, People kill people? It's just like the book burning thing all over again!

NetOperator Wibby · Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 5:22 pm Post subject:

and not only that, but the Salem Witch Trials as well ... history [frequently] repeats itself. ignorance breeds fear and people like J.T. exploit it.
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belina te · Age: 33 Joined: 30 Apr 2008 Posts: 48

I guess america's not as corrupt as i previously thought if he's been disbarred!

xfyrethespooky · Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 8:44 pm Post subject:

you didn't even know who he was at first! Laughing

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Unknown Neo · Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 12:32 pm Post subject:

Everyone should know that people kill people. We don't even need weapons or tools to do it with either. Everything else is a tool. But, people don't know this.
And that's how we get things like this.