Posted January 26, 200619 yr http://www.wired.com/news/technology/0,70075-0.html?tw=wn_tophead_16 The video game industry's 2006 E3 Expo trade show in Los Angeles is getting a make-over -- banned are the swarms of sexy, semi-clad "booth babes" that in years past took the unveiling of new games and technology to titillating new levels. Rules prohibiting the use of scantily clad young women to peddle video games are nothing new, but the handbook for this year's show in May outlines tough new penalties, including a $5,000 fine on the spot for the booth owner if the "booth babe" is semi-clad. "What's new in 2006 is an update and clarification of the enforcement policies; as we do from time to time, we have taken steps to ensure that exhibitors are familiar with the policy and how it will be enforced," Mary Dolaher, E3 Expo show director, said in an e-mail. She did not comment on the reasons for the change. The video game industry has come under fire from federal and local politicians, who want to limit sales of violent and sexually explicit games to minors. The handbook from the Entertainment Software Association, the show's promoter, says: "Material, including live models, conduct that is sexually explicit and/or sexually provocative, including but not limited to nudity, partial nudity and bathing suit bottoms, are prohibited on the show floor, all common areas, and at any access points to the show." Exhibitors would receive one verbal warning when a violation occurs. Upon a second violation, the ESA said it would impose a $5,000 penalty, payable immediately on the site. It would also require that models comply with the dress code before returning to the floor. ESA said it has sole discretion to determine what is acceptable.
January 26, 200619 yr What's new in 2006 is an update and clarification of the enforcement policies; as we do from time to time, we have taken steps to ensure that exhibitors are familiar with the policy and how it will be enforced," Mary Dolaher, E3 Expo show director, said in an e-mail. She did not comment on the reasons for the change. She's pissed bc there are never any Chippendale's dancers at E3.
January 27, 200619 yr If you don't want to look at semi-naked women, DON'T GO TO A FUCKING GUY'S EVENT! E3 is going to be 95% male customers, I'm sure, and the few females who are there are gamers or girlfriends, so they are used to guys stuff and know what to expect, and know to deal with it or get out. So why the fuck do those feminist bitches have to come to our events and tell us how the women can dress??? Everyone try to track this fat bitch down and tell her to stop picking on girls who managed to keep their stomachs from protruding past their nipples. If she wants to stay a fucking whale, that's her choice, she can suffer the consequences of being ignored by all but Billy-Bobs and Leroy Browns. By the way, taken from the E3 homepage: Electronic Entertainment Expo E3 is a trade event and is not open to the general public. No one under the age of 18 will be admitted, including infants.
January 27, 200619 yr This is why I like Japan more, scantly clad women are used to promote just about everything from auto-shows to game-shows and even used in normal television commercials. And not a single person makes a moral anal retentive uproar about it. http://mdn.mainichi-msn.co.jp/photospecials/graph/050916gameshow/63.jpg http://mdn.mainichi-msn.co.jp/photospecials/graph/050916gameshow/173.jpg The only thing that kept E3 interesting was the games and the women... Now that theres no women all you got is games and hardcore ugly nerds with a lot of testosterone and body odour.
January 27, 200619 yr Author hardcore ugly nerds with a lot of testosterone didnt know that nerds had a lot of testosterone
January 27, 200619 yr I read that and immediately thought that this...spurty_old_man on 01/25/06 12:35 GMT I read that and immediately thought that this person clearly has too much free time on their hands. How to make a fantastic exciting event as dull as dishwater. What's her next assignment? - To remove the bright lights from Vegas? - Ban swimware on the beach? - Shave Chuck Norris's beard off ? ftw
January 27, 200619 yr I wonder how far censorship will go in this country before we who dont want censorsjip rise up and revolt again the government. Next thing they'll be doing is not allow porn sites to post nude photos, strip clubs to have nude or semi nude dancers and they will outlaw sex during the day:ugh: I mean ffs they are banning NON NUDE women from a 18+ video game convention WTF is the world comming to.:ugh: /wrists
January 28, 200619 yr like sony, microsoft, and nintendo cant afford some crappy $5000 fine. If Nintendo keeps its stupidity up, it won't be able to pay SHIT.
January 28, 200619 yr It's probably because of that guy who faked handicap and felt up all those chicks while riding in his wheelchair.
