Why is anime not more intensely monitored by law enforcement?

[YUPPIE]

I know it's a diverse medium and not all of it is obscene, but reading into the history Otaku culture and the various aspects surrounding the medium known as anime, I am honestly shocked it is not monitored more carefully as the US is at least concerned. In fact, I feel anime is what really pushes the line for what is obviously criminal and illegal in real life being given a slap on the wrist merely for being fictional and gives bad people another outlet with little chance of facing justice.

What's worse is how the people that watch anime not only barely mind, but actively embrace the lolicon phenomenon and worse like those underage hugging pillows and dating sims. They don't even care (in fact, they find it funny), and neither does the US law enforcement.

I'm just wondering why, though? Is it really okay just because it is fictional? Shouldn't there be a line drawn?

[Jtbrig7390]

Yes its really ok because its fictional.

It also falls under Freedom of Speech.

[Goldielocks]

Okay, let's say the US outlaws things that the common westerner would deem to be unlawful.

It's not going to change anything lmao

[NihilSustinet]

I know it's a diverse medium and not all of it is obscene, but reading into the history Otaku culture and the various aspects surrounding the medium known as anime, I am honestly shocked it is not monitored more carefully as the US is at least concerned. In fact, I feel anime is what really pushes the line for what is obviously criminal and illegal in real life being given a slap on the wrist merely for being fictional and gives sick fucks another outlet with little chance of facing justice.

What's worse is how the people that watch anime not only barely mind, but actively embrace the lolicon phenomenon and worse like those hugging pillows and dating sims. They don't even care, and neither does the US law enforcement.

I'm just wondering why, though? Is it really okay just because it is fictional? Shouldn't there be a line drawn?

because its.. not real? not a very hard question.

[Sky High]

What’s fictional here is your outrage. Even more so than the iteral fake people you claim to care about.

[s_bushido]

Won't somebody think of the children underage cartoons!

[Yamuri]

Video games cause violence. It should be regulated.

[YUPPIE]

Yes its really ok because its fictional.

It also falls under Freedom of Speech.

so just because it's fictional, no matter how obscene or horrifying, it's all good? Isn't there something wrong with that? By your logic, that means you can simultaneously draw and write anything you want without retribution under the logic it's not real.

[jackofwind]

If I draw boobs badly on a piece of paper and say they belong to a 13 year old they don't suddenly become CP.

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so just because it's fictional, no matter how obscene or horrifying, it's all good? Isn't there something wrong with that? By your logic, that means you can simultaneously draw and write anything you want without retribution under the logic it's not real.

Yes. Literally yes.

Have you never read any novels before?

[NihilSustinet]

so just because it's fictional, no matter how obscene or horrifying, it's all good? Isn't there something wrong with that? By your logic, that means you can simultaneously draw and write anything you want without retribution under the logic it's not real.

obscene and horrifying are subjective. we dont legislate based on your opinion, thank fuck.

[YUPPIE]

obscene and horrifying are subjective. we dont legislate based on your opinion, thank fuck.

it's not exactly subjective with what's out there, even front and center.

Again, I'm not demanding anime should be outlawed entirely but I am just saying, justifiably, it is STAGGERING how much flies by without much concern for it. And shouldn't something be done about that?

A lot of what I have on mind is also legally distributed through licensing companies like Senran Kagura.

[Nitros14]

Real people are harmed by child pornography.

No one is harmed by a cartoon.

You'd fit right in a country that gives the death penalty for a cartoon making fun of the Prophet.

[DrStiglit]

But it’s alright to virtually massacre people?

Do you think the issue is just the depiction or that it will encourage people to act on it in real life?

[YUPPIE]

But it’s alright to virtually massacre people?

Do you think the issue is just the depiction or that it will encourage people to act on it in real life?

both and worse in that it is known this shit causes a certain amount of people to become disinterested in the real world.

[Nitros14]

both and worse in that it is known this shit causes a certain amount of people to become disinterested in the real world.

Do you have any evidence that it will encourage people to act on it in real life whatsoever?

[Jtbrig7390]

so just because it's fictional, no matter how obscene or horrifying, it's all good? Isn't there something wrong with that? By your logic, that means you can simultaneously draw and write anything you want without retribution under the logic it's not real.

You can it falls under Free Speech.

It being fictional and no one being warmed is why you can.

[MyCorpse]

Depending on the content it can be considered illegal.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PROTECT_Act_of_2003

As to enforcement of these laws, I don't think the government actively seeks to take down sources of it, but if someone reported lets say a store selling it, then they may enforce the law.

[YUPPIE]

Do you have any evidence that it will encourage people to act on it in real life whatsoever?

Madthad. Won't go into it more than that since I'm not interested in discussing the details, you can find out for yourself.

But there's your example, at least.

[Jtbrig7390]

both and worse in that it is known this shit causes a certain amount of people to become disinterested in the real world.

I think the real world does a good job on its own making people become disinterested in it.

Your shitty logic can apply to everything books,movies and video games. You know the game your avatar is based on.

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it's not exactly subjective with what's out there, even front and center.

Actually it is and that's how it works.

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Madthad. Won't go into it more than that since I'm not interested in discussing the details, you can find out for yourself.

But there's your example, at least.

You don't want to discuss the details because your claims have no proof. Your pulling shit out of your ass just to make a bait thread cause that's all you seem to do.

[Knaar]

I mean they banned Kinder Surprise because it's "dangerous", i wouldnt be surprised if they banned Anime for whatever stupid reason.... (but you can still buy firearms at wal-mart, fuck the logic!)