The whole thing is just media hype. It doesn't matter how much people believe otherwise, a video game won't turn any mentally sane person into a killer or criminal so long as they're old enough and have been taught to understand right from wrong. If they do occasionally (as I'm sure they do), it's because of an underlying mental condition that either wasn't diagnosed or was taken too lightly, or the result of extremely poor parenting. The video games and their creators shouldn't be held accountable for either of those, and consumers like this one shouldn't be treated like this because of the misconception that the video games are to blame.

xDimMaK

xDimMaK

xDimMaK

Then you're going to sit there and support that asshole of a cashier while insulting the OP for just giving a physical description of her to create imagery?

All this because a 21 year old tried to purchase a video game, which he has every right to do... I'm almost ashamed to be living in this sorry excuse for a 'free' country.

Personally I would have just smirked right back at her, left everything at the counter and said "You can put these back yourself. You could use the exercise." Then I would have left for a different store entirely, NOT another Best Buy.

I can kind of understand where a lot of you were coming from on the issue of how it seemed like his little brother was paying from the cashiers point of view, but that doesn't excuse the way he was treated. Her job is supposed to be customer service. Instead she's throwing around false accusations and publicly humiliating him over a simple video game purchase just because he took his little brother shopping with him.

xDimMaK

spamtasticus

the_wiggle

Yep. FAT FAT FAT FAT FAT FAT FAT FAT FAT.

If you think that's a reflection of his opinion of her, then you're the asshat, not him. Why would you think he means "stupid" when he says "obese" unless that's how YOU use the word?

SJActress

lovelygirl

The only thing you did wrong was go back and buy stuff from that store.
If I were you I would report this to corporate after you get those two peoples names. At least you will get some kind of letter, maybe a gift card and most thye get booted out of their jobs.
Sorry I wouldnt put up with that crap.

shadow735

Benstein

Benstein

My response whenever someone tells me I have to do something stupid like use a bag "because it's policy" is to explain quite clearly that just because something is their policy doesn't make it mine.

However I probably would not have had the confidence to do that when I was 21. It does take a few years to build up to that...

Tonguetied

deadlizard

That's about as lame as saying it's relevant if the cashier was skinny because she'd probably be crabby from hunger.

Almost everyone feels insecure about something, but you don't know if that person is insecure about their weight, and beyond that you don't know (if they were insecure) if it would affect their performance at work.

It probably isn't relevant; it seems that the OP is just trying to paint the employees in the worst light possible. A way to puff up the story?

girly

We defend content in games by saying that parents need to monitor their kids. We point out that there's a voluntary ratings system in place to better inform people of what games contain.

And here we are knocking Best Buy for actually heeding the content label?

Best Buy is right. End story.

greyseal

I've bought beer while my little brother was with me. Hell, I've bought ammunition, a pistol, a shotgun and cigarettes while he was with me, too.

Not once was I stopped, because it was all completely legal.

ihateauditions

The laws do not say 'you may not buy video games if you are travelling with somebody who is younger than the specific age'.

There is no reason to shop at Best Buy. None.

ihateauditions

All this came from the Columbine shootings in 1999, where people say the shooters liked to play games like Doom, which made them go on their shooting spree. In fact, this is what started the whole "violent games make violent teens" ordeal.

So, in relation to this story, Matt shouldn't have been so vindictive about the cashier's weight, as that has NOTHING to do with the issue. That just seems like a little retribution on his part. I know for a fact that if you look young, and are in the presence of young peers, you will either be carded or denied the sale.

Same goes with alcohol. If a group of peers walk up to a register with a case of beer, all of them looking 18-21, every single person is going to be carded. What the cashier should have done was ask both people for an ID, then use the act of discretion to refuse the sale.

A lot of wrong here on both the cashier and customer's part.

blkhrt1

Hardly likely.

ekdikeo

andy966

neomerge

sycodude

sycodude

As for the issue, I wrote an editoral for my local paper after a letter to the editor was printed supporting the proposed law.

My letter is the following:

After reading the letter by The Illinois Family Institute�s David Smith praising Governor Blagojevich�s proposed legislation to prohibit the distribution, sale, rental and availability of mature video games to children younger than 18, I was disturbed and quite honestly frightened by the reasoning used to support such a law.

First, I should state that The Illinois Family Institute�s intentions are noble and quite understandable, however, the slippery slope that this legislation would create should have most citizens concerned.

Most people will agree that media have become more sexual, violent, and profane over time. This could be said for television, movies, music and of course video games. Even the evening news is filled with descriptions of violence. There is no problem with the need to protect children from such potentially harmful media, but this is not the way to do it.

Are video games violent? Yes, some are, others are wonderful at teaching or providing non-violent entertainment. Are movies violent? Many are, but others are wonderful at telling stories, providing humor, or teaching about history. Is some music explicit? Yes, but there is also a wealth of music that avoids profanity and is just as easy to dance to.

Movies are rated by the Motion Picture Association of America. Television is rated based on guidelines established by the Parental Guidelines Monitoring Board. Music that may be offensive carries a parental warning sticker, usually placed by the recording label. The Electronic Software Ratings Board was created a decade ago to rate video games with age-based ratings:"E" for everyone, "C" for early childhood, "T" for teens, "M" for mature, "A" for adults only, and "RP" for rating pending. The ratings are displayed on the game box, as well as the content descriptors, to help consumers and parents make appropriate choices.

Between July 1996 and December 2003 over 5600 movies were rated by the MPAA. 67% of all the movies rated during this time period were classified as �R� (Restricted), meaning typically not suitable for children under 17 years of age, because they contained graphic violence, sexual situations and strong language.

By contrast, in 2003 only 10% of video games were given a rating of �M� (Mature), these games have content that typically are only suitable for persons ages 17 and older.

The average price of a video game in 2003 was $30.70; the average price of a DVD movie is $14.72. A movie ticket in 2003 was $6.03.

An argument can be made that there is a greater need to regulate movies. There are a higher proportion of violent movies and they are cheaper to view or own. That should logically make them easier for children to obtain right?

However, there are no laws in Illinois penalizing those who allow a child to view a rated R movie, or listen to �explicit� music, or watch television rated �Mature�. There is no reason video games need such legislation now. If a law restricting access to video games based on content is passed, what will the Governor target next? Movies, books, newspapers?

I have no problem with restricting access to violent material to children, but it's the parent's job. Most retailers are already carding children and not selling violent games to them, and I expect no less. Creating legislation to take the decision of when a child is mature enough for certain things and giving that decision to the state legislature is wrong. Deciding maturity based on predetermined ages does a disservice to everyone. I know fourteen year olds who act more mature than some forty year olds I've met.

Parents are, and should always be the ones that control what their children watch, listen to and play. What appears like a decent law at first glance becomes dangerously chilling when given a closer look. As a citizen of Illinois I believe there are many other issues facing our state that Governor Blagojevich and our elected representatives should be spending their time on and resources on. Leave the parenting to the parents.

Chris Falco

cdf12345

When Illinois's gov Blagovich signed that law making it illegal to sell M rated games, we knew it was wrong, and unconstitutional. It's basically censorship. Unless the material is considered "obscene" and really very very few things meet this standard, it's completely legal to purchase.

A store has the right of refusal but it's not illegal. The Illinois law was overturned, and the state had to pay the legal fees of several million dollars to a retailers group who challenged the law.

I wrote an editorial that run alongside a piece by our Governor in a local paper. I'm so sick of everything being done "for the children" to the exclusion of an adult's freedom.

Here is the editorial I wrote:

As for the issue, I recently wrote a letter to my local paper after a letter to the editor was printed supporting the proposed law.

My letter is the following:

After reading the letter by The Illinois Family Institute�s David Smith praising Governor Blagojevich�s proposed legislation to prohibit the distribution, sale, rental and availability of mature video games to children younger than 18, I was disturbed and quite honestly frightened by the reasoning used to support such a law.

First, I should state that The Illinois Family Institute�s intentions are noble and quite understandable, however, the slippery slope that this legislation would create should have most citizens concerned.

Most people will agree that media have become more sexual, violent, and profane over time. This could be said for television, movies, music and of course video games. Even the evening news is filled with descriptions of violence. There is no problem with the need to protect children from such potentially harmful media, but this is not the way to do it.

Are video games violent? Yes, some are, others are wonderful at teaching or providing non-violent entertainment. Are movies violent? Many are, but others are wonderful at telling stories, providing humor, or teaching about history. Is some music explicit? Yes, but there is also a wealth of music that avoids profanity and is just as easy to dance to.

Movies are rated by the Motion Picture Association of America. Television is rated based on guidelines established by the Parental Guidelines Monitoring Board. Music that may be offensive carries a parental warning sticker, usually placed by the recording label. The Electronic Software Ratings Board was created a decade ago to rate video games with age-based ratings:"E" for everyone, "C" for early childhood, "T" for teens, "M" for mature, "A" for adults only, and "RP" for rating pending. The ratings are displayed on the game box, as well as the content descriptors, to help consumers and parents make appropriate choices.

Between July 1996 and December 2003 over 5600 movies were rated by the MPAA. 67% of all the movies rated during this time period were classified as �R� (Restricted), meaning typically not suitable for children under 17 years of age, because they contained graphic violence, sexual situations and strong language.

By contrast, in 2003 only 10% of video games were given a rating of �M� (Mature), these games have content that typically are only suitable for persons ages 17 and older.

The average price of a video game in 2003 was $30.70; the average price of a DVD movie is $14.72. A movie ticket in 2003 was $6.03.

An argument can be made that there is a greater need to regulate movies. There are a higher proportion of violent movies and they are cheaper to view or own. That should logically make them easier for children to obtain right?

However, there are no laws in Illinois penalizing those who allow a child to view a rated R movie, or listen to �explicit� music, or watch television rated �Mature�. There is no reason video games need such legislation now. If a law restricting access to video games based on content is passed, what will the Governor target next? Movies, books, newspapers?

I have no problem with restricting access to violent material to children, but it's the parent's job. Most retailers are already carding children and not selling violent games to them, and I expect no less. Creating legislation to take the decision of when a child is mature enough for certain things and giving that decision to the state legislature is wrong. Deciding maturity based on predetermined ages does a disservice to everyone. I know fourteen year olds who act more mature than some forty year olds I've met.

Parents are, and should always be the ones that control what their children watch, listen to and play. What appears like a decent law at first glance becomes dangerously chilling when given a closer look. As a citizen of Illinois I believe there are many other issues facing our state that Governor Blagojevich and our elected representatives should be spending their time on and resources on. Leave the parenting to the parents.

Chris Falco

cdf12345

BugMeNot2

Best Buy people are supposed to be nice, and I've walked out of best buys without a bag for a game (or bigger or smaller things) before.

TheBoxNinja

One of many of my little stories: I called the store nearest me checking the cost of a particular item (so what if I have fond memories of watching Babylon 5 in high school?) and was very politely told that, yes, they price match. That's all. Just 'yes, we match competitor's prices.' So I did a little more shopping around online and found no fewer than three stores in a one-mile radius that all were selling what I wanted for $10-20 LESS than Best Buy. They just didn't have them in stock. (I called each to check.)

I went to Best Buy and was told I had to have a printed ad stating the price. I asked if it could be an internet price, and they said yes. Because I don't have a printer, I asked if they could get on one of their many, many computers in evidence at the service center and look it up. No. Apparently the "brand new" policy states they can neither look at competitor's websites OR CALL the competitor for a price check.

This is not rocket science people. And it's worth it to me to order it from Target for $20 less and, even with shipping, save myself $15. (We won't even talk about in-store pick-up.) If only the rest of the world could figure this out...

Lydiechan

jatman6

C4WDeX

Blake Ruff

KingDavid73

frankieman70

You should sue these morons into the ground for slander for saying what you were doing was "illegal" in front of other customers.

masterr

Obviously, they figure you were lying. That's bad customer service.

AND REMEMBER KIDDIES, IF YOU WANT YOUR OLDER RELATIVE/FRIEND TO BUY THAT 'MATURE' GAME FOR YOU, MAKE SURE THEY'RE HOLDING THE GIFT CARD/MONEY WHEN YOU WALK IN THE STORE!

CatMoran

Dibbler

Saphyre1960

Stupid?

1. Store policy or not, how, exactly would one PROVE they are a legal guardian? Huh? yes? I'm bringing proof of identity to frickin best buy as if I'm flying out of the country?

2. Store policy or not, the store, the manager, and the cashier are not the police. they THINK they can be detectives and guardians of the good, but no. the true power they have is to refuse sale because that are retarded. that's it.

3. If i say it's for me it's for me. I guess they can choose to 'not believe me' but that's foolish and ends up on consumerist, digg, etc. eventually apologies will be sent out from Best Buy. You'll see. Why?:

4. She is a cashier, not the interpreter of what is and isn't. She get's ID, she sells the game. She's not Sherlock fucking Holmes. If an ADULT wants to buy something, has ID, says it's for him, that should be the end of it. If the store policy says otherwise, that's just dumb. I guess they can do that, but as above, say hello to digg, and consumerist and then corporate writing letters out.

Although this is all very minor in the grand scheme of life, stores dictating what they think is "law" is, IMO, very very bad and borders on dangerous.

We should not accept, and should at every turn protest here and elsewhere, private entities -such as Best Buy - from POLICING. They are not officers of the law. They are not judges. We are, generally speaking, accepting the faux and self proclaimed authority of private companies WAY too much.

I swear I'm not a lunatic protesting anarchist. I'm just normal but find that private companies are taking way too much liberties BECAUSE we let them do it and then claim: "well, they have the right blah blah.. their store.. blah blah"... yeah I hear you but they would stop on a dime if lots of people refused to accept their horseshit.

pastabatman

Project Thanatos

If you get gift cards for Best Buy, sell them on eBay or swap them on CardAvenue dot com.

martyz

myotheralt

myotheralt

BrianHonaker

@Ian S.:
Er, sorta. MPAA ratings are also purely voluntary, as are the Parental Advisory labels on music. Technically, there's no law involved that prohibits a minor from buying his/her own ticket/CD/game. Just store policy, in which case a half-senile old man in a pink bunny suit could be deemed to suffice as "legal guardian" for all purposes related to buying these things. Now, once you get to stuff like cigarettes and booze, where there _are_ laws involved...not so much.

Purple Dave

He actually patronized Best Buy three times after being treated like shit on his first visit.

Guess he showed them, huh?

stranger

ESRB supports retailers' voluntary policies regarding the sale or rental of M (Mature) and AO (Adults Only) computer and video games in the United States and Canada. More information on federal, state and local regulations in the U.S. is available through the websites of the Entertainment Merchants Association (EMA) and Entertainment Software Association (ESA). But it is not illegal

BBboy

2) If you don't want the bag, politely remove your purchase from the bag and walk out the store. What are they going to do, detain you? Grounds for a false arrest suit right there. Same thing goes for receipt checkers. Why should you accept being treated as a criminal?

ungood

I am perplexed tho. I do not recall any cashier working at our store with that particular description. I do however, want to say that Matt did accurately describe the "manager" The guy who he described is only a Supervisor. I know him, I've worked with him for almost a year now. He's a good kid who was only doing his job. Yes, he could have been more tactful..same with the cashier. Although I do have doubts that the cashier "shouted hat I'm purchasing a video game for a minor in front of everyone in line behind me and her fellow cashiers". Thats not something I have EVER seen there, and I work as Loss Prevention (and Warehouse), so I have the lovely task of standing up in the front of the store. Although I have seen our cashiers do worse haha. Anyway...it IS against policy to sell certain games to minors...when I got to our other store in Crestwood, I get carded and Im an employee. Why this cashier probably did what she did is because she saw your brother hand you the gift cards. I believe you when you say that they were your cards, but if you went to a store to buy booze and your underage friend decided to pay up on his debt to you while you were in line the cashier would most likely refuse to sell to you. She ran over to tell her supervisor and he was probably making his decision on what she told him. I don't know, I wasn't there so i can only assume. I'm not trying to make excuses or defend anyone...im just trying to play a little devils advocate =p

I can fully understand people's frustration with Best Buy. I work there. I see it everyday. The one thing I can tell you tho, is that there are a lot of ignorant shoppers out there...if you do decide to buy something from Best Buy such as a computer, camera, tv, appliances...anything major, ask as many questions as you can. There are restocking fees and a whole bunch of mumbo jumbo that people don't realize. Most of our sales associates are young kids just trying to earn a buck and they get sucked into all the corporate rah-rah bullshit. Ask questions! Sometimes the associates don't give you all the details that you should know because they are trying to hit their numbers. Its all numbers with that place! Sorry for the long rant. All that I ask is that if you have a bad experience at our store don't label EVERY employee as being retarded. Some of us do have the IQ of a normal functioning person....some, not all =p.

lurch82

cranium

leerock10

I hate incompetence from companies when it comes to a lack of personnel training and a proper display of a consumer help desk number at a prominent place at their cash registers or at least in the window of their shop.

GertHough

stevekw

As for the game ratings, it's not illegal to sell them, but people are stupid. I've had 5-8 year old kids telling me they love GTA. All I can do is check id if they try to buy it themselves, and warn parents if they are buying it for their kids. I've actually showed people the rating system and explained game content to them, and I don't even work in that department. All I know is that it should never be my responsiblity to protect someone else's kid. If they don't watch him and he gets it from someone else, you watch him play the games, and take them if you think he's too young. As I've always said "If you don't like it, turn it off."

Unknownheadfeelings

Frostberg

BPMΣ

RaepGoblin

Blutodtx68

commanderPricklyPear

Toprem

SOhp101

Hand_O_Death

Toprem

Kloud

Any clerk who loudly accuses me of something illegal is welcome to call the police while I wait in line. Oh, you didn't want to actually arrest me? No, I don't mind, go ahead, call the police, I'll wait. I've got time to make you look like an idiot for wasting their time.

erica.blog

You know, after that little talk (which almost always referred to GTA), parents thought twice about letting their kids play it. Grandmas said "You know what, we'll wait for your mother to say whether you can have this or not."

And the best part? I don't even have a little brother. :)

jbarnosky

I have about $300 in BB gift cards saved up that I am planning on using when I save up a bit more. (note: I got them basically free though a promotion) And I am wondering if I am going to have a problem using them all on one purchase.

I really am tired of employees who dont know policy & decide to make it up on the spot... "those gift cards are illegal" sounds like absolute bullshit to me! I would have had someone else buy the game with the gift cards , then walk in & accept the video game right in front of the asshole cashier. Then flipped her the bird, smiled & walked out.

Dont you just love little tin-pot dictator employees.

forgottenpassword

VanFinale

banmojo

Yea I guess so...I think I'd just tell my close friends...though even If I wanted to write about it online(which I wouldn't...unless it was far worse than this..say they tackled me or arrested me...heh)

Vecha

Yeah, that works too. Either way, being deeply affected by the ordeal and writing a tome about it on the internet is not making the best of the situation. It just shows that you're as much of an asshole as the people you were dealing with.

futurebiblehero

OneBadApple

Yea. that is what I would have done as well. Though kinda sucks the next best buy is hours away.

This is why, I believe, online shopping is increasing(this year alone saw a large increase).

Vecha

I h8 ph15h with a passion

This consumer was clearly in the wrong. Why would you continue to purchase when someone was being an idiot like this? Just walk away from the register and go elsewhere. You'll save money, and ensure they don't get the sale.

Now they got rewarded with a sale for this stupidity. From managements perspective this employee should be "employee of the week".

digitalgimpus

Do mystery shoppers go to hell and back in order to get the cashier in trouble?

If so...that's even worse.

Vecha

Alan Thomas

Sorry. But Diplomacy should be used in more needed situations.

Why bother with it?

Go to another store.

I'm not going to waste my time "manipulating" a douche at a store.

nothing is picture perfect. Sometimes people make up their minds not to budge and will continue to be a stubborn ass.

Thretening with "calling corporate" doesn't always do it either. Yes, you could actually make an issue out of it and make endless amount of phone calls...but againe. The point? To make yourself feel "smarter"?

Call them an asshole, walk out, go to the next chained best buy.

Vecha

fixer41

I'm sure no one else in line felt his indignation, nor cared, they just wanted to buy their overpriced cables and bad movies and get the hell out of there. Of course when retold on the internet, this stuff is high drama.

futurebiblehero

Now, if it were a Best Buy policy she should have said that. But she said it was "illegal." She was wrong, just as you are.

A suggestion: Refrain from calling people stupid -- even when you're right, but particularly when you're wrong.

rjhiggins

dekushrub150

sorry...when I WAS little.

Vecha

I think it doesn't bother all kids.

I'm 19...saw tons of R rated movies when I'm little.

I'm now a undergraduate at college...not killing anyone, nothing thinking of killing anyone, not raping, stealing, or any other horrible crimes.

I think it'll only bother those who have mental illness...

Vecha

1. There isn't a mandatory bag policy.
2. The employees at that store are idiots. Call their district manager and complain about the crappy service, harassment, and embarrassment they put you through as you attempted to purchase your items.

BobHope

bravo369

So he should have kissed their asses?

They were messing with him...it has happened to me dozens of times.

Granted...sometimes I didn't lose my cool.

But I didn't 'haggle' with them. That's what they want.

There are other stores. So they can KISS MY ASS.

Vecha

Demonbird

That Girl Hates You

What you encountered was some brat who thought they were doing their good deed for the day, and the "manager" you spoke with was making you jump unnecessary hoops probably because he felt you were an asshole. My boss does it with customers who he feels need to be toned down a peg all the time.

Your mileage will vary depending on what Best Buy stores you go to, but none of the crap you encountered was a result of any sort of policy.

XStylus

Some people just like drama and wasting other peoples time. Or how you put being a "bitch" :P

Oldivery

However, not once did I lose my cool and not once did I write a small essay on the ineptitude of the employees that day. In other words: if being fat is indicative of how the cashier approached the situation, I'm sure this article is reflective of the great amount of elegance that the writer exhibited in the situation as well. If handled calmly, politely and with persistence, he could've probably have bought Caligula for that kid.

futurebiblehero

bravo369

Oh course my luck would be that they would think it was a fake or that I'm not 23... I'm usually lucky if someone thinks I'm 18.

That Girl Hates You

3BD

I guess you've never had issues at retail stores?

Clerks can be assholes. Just like normal people can be assholes.

There is no reason she had to be a bitch. Same goes for the manager.

Vecha

Sabre_Justice: Okay, no more long name.

Goddamn this stupid shit never happens here in Australia, although it might have something to do with our gov'ts history of trying to be a nanny state and not having a R (your equivalent of M17+) rating for games. Maybe I ought to petition the new guys for that... but unlikely, given how they're trying to censor the internet. Yes, the internet. This ain't gonna go down well.

Sabre_Justice: Okay, no more long name.

I worked at Target and we had a policy like that, but we never enforced it unless someone looked extremely young. In my 4 years there, I never carded anyone. If they look old enough, I gave it to them.

I remember when I took my brother to see Team America (rated R) I was over 17 and he wasn't, and the cashier at the theater refused to sell us tickets. So I walked over to the self-service ticket kiosk, bought 2 tickets, and we went right in and had no trouble. That kind of crap annoys me....if you're going to have a policy, either enforce it fully, or better yet, don't enforce it at all.

Some stores can be really anal about carding people and they have their priorities in the wrong place. I've been 21 since March, and I think since then, I've been carded more for things like cough/cold medicine, R movies and M games than I have for alcohol. And I know I've bought alcohol a hell of a lot more often.

yg17

newspapersaredead

Trixie

I had my two little brothers with my who were 8 and 12.

I asked the woman at the register, 'do you honestly think I'm buying this movie for THEM?"(It was a gruesome horror movie.)

Well I gave up and just left the store.

Vecha

mammalpants

Witera33it

You guys need to stop being so fast to jump to conclusions.

And stories like this make me sick. Another reason to never shop at Best Buy.

Infil

Demonbird

Booji-Boy

Yes, in fact, Best Buy can tell you what you can and cannot purchase in their store. They can arbitrarily go through every person in line, and take one item away from them. Of course, they would lose all of their business, but they still are ABLE to do so.

You came through in the end though. You're exactly right. You give them a piece of your mind, and you walk out, giving someone who treats you better your hard earned cash.

Unfortunately in this case, gift cards were involved, which complicates every purchase.

ihavetogonow

I haven't bought anything at a Best Buy in YEARS because of their deceptive business practices. The best way to hurt a business is in their pocketbook.

mine4321

Dont get me wrong, I understand why the ratings system is in place, but I have seen far too many parents take it far more seriously that it really is; i.e. refusing to purchase a T-rated racing game for an 11 year old because they are not teenagers. I wouldnt sell GTA to a 7 year old, but I have no problem selling Halo to a teenager. And Assassins Creed is hardly the most gore-laden game I've ever played and it wouldnt even warrant me carding somebody for.

There is as of yet no law strictly forbidding the sale of M-rated games to minors and remains solely as a store policy. Stores are not nearly as strict about this policy as some of you might think, and nobody at my store has ever come near being threatened with their job for allowing a minor to purchase an M-rated game. I think this story is absolutely ridiculous, though Im not going to say that the employees responsible should be fired - I just think they need a refresher course on what the difference is between a ludicrous store policy and an actual law.

And im sure some of you actually believe that the ESRB enforcement is a good thing and is "protecting our children" and whatnot, but it serves no purpose. This is because the type of children that are going to grow up to be degenerates are raised by the type of parent that doesnt care what games they play. The parent is the sole judge of what is appropriate for their children, not Best Buy, not Target, not Gamestop, not the ESRB.

s0m3guy

Anyway, we had someone not want to take a TV because a small blemish in the box. Not too big of a deal IMO, but she wasnt having it. Well, the lead and manager she talked to said she would be charged for us to order her a fresh box in which there is no guarantee of it coming cleanly to the store. She was fine waiting, but not interested in the extra charge. She left the store, and in less then 10 minutes I receive a call asking for the MOD to confirm the story.

But this store is messed up, and needs to be reported. There is no law in selling minors M rated video games, so nothing there was illegal. Also, it should be fairly obvious if they are brothers. But even if they werent, how do you prove parents buying games for their minor children with no ID?

But either way. There is a better way to beat this. If he would have ditched his bro in the car, then came back in. He should have went to another cashier. In our store u can buy that game anywhere. Computers, TVs, Customer Service, or even the media employees can ring you up.

And the whole bag policy I think is just a shrink tactic. Something which is also BS. You can refuse a bag. This store must think if they have a bag, the person isnt stealing. A bad tactic because it just puts trust in people with bags and gives thiefs the opportunity of stuffing stuff in the bag and being waved through the doors.

Honestly, I hope this guy reports this store. This is something HR needs to look into.

Justcrim

ohayou_kun

Buran

But no, you're judgmental enough to assume that there's only one root cause of having weight problems. I know people who have weight problems through no fault of their own, and their lives are hard enough without judgmental fuckheads like you coming along and judging them about something that is not their fault. So fuck you and your high horse you rode in on.

(Yes, people like you who are bigoted judgmental jerks piss me off. Why is it still OK to make fun of people who don't look model-skinny?)

Buran

SirNirian