Autistic kid cheats to get achievements, MS removes them.

Post by **ZeroAX** » Sat Jan 29, 2011 9:45 am

http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/107371-Autistic-Xbox-Players-Mother-Admits-He-Cheated

On one hand, the kid did cheat. On the other hand, he's autistic and they are just fucking achievements. You know things that have 0 real value. Your thoughts on the matter?

Personally, just let the kid fucking have them. His life is hard enough already. Achievements have no real value, and if any morons complain cause their e-penis has just been devalued cause some kid had them gifted to him, then what can I say? How about going to the special Olympics and telling the people taking part, that their efforts don't matter cause it's not the regular Olympics while you're at it?

Post by **Ivo** » Sat Jan 29, 2011 11:19 am

I think he shouldn't be allowed to keep the "achievements" as that will communicate the wrong message (in particular to the kid in question).

Microsoft seem to have been pretty fair about it already, according to the post you linked too.

Ivo.

Post by **ZeroAX** » Sat Jan 29, 2011 11:40 am

Ivo wrote:I think he shouldn't be allowed to keep the "achievements" as that will communicate the wrong message (in particular to the kid in question).

Microsoft seem to have been pretty fair about it already, according to the post you linked too.

I still disagree with taking away something of no value from a sick person, but I guess opinions will be opinions. I don't know, I'm just getting tired of video game players making a big deal out of achievements. If you like it as a hobby, then do it for yourself. It's not like they don't cheat to get them themselves. So many online guides about getting achievements. How exactly is it your achievement then?

Post by **RBT** » Sat Jan 29, 2011 12:01 pm

Call me hash but I don't see why he should be allowed to cheat just because he is autistic.

Post by **ZeroAX** » Sat Jan 29, 2011 12:09 pm

RBT wrote:Call me hash but I don't see why he should be allowed to cheat just because he is autistic.

Cause it's a game.

Post by **AppleQueso** » Sat Jan 29, 2011 12:13 pm

He's autistic not retarded.

Post by **ZeroAX** » Sat Jan 29, 2011 12:25 pm

AppleQueso wrote:He's autistic not retarded.

True, but I've seen a wide range of different behavior per person. I don't know I guess I have a very soft spot for sick kids.

Post by **MrEco** » Sat Jan 29, 2011 12:28 pm

RBT wrote:Call me hash but I don't see why he should be allowed to cheat just because he is autistic.

Agreed. It's bullshit. Cheating is cheating, who you are shouldn't matter.

Post by **CRTGAMER** » Sat Jan 29, 2011 12:35 pm

RBT wrote:Call me hash but I don't see why he should be allowed to cheat just because he is autistic.

THIS. Just like all the other "privileges" handed out because of a handicap or race. Makes no sense to put one group above another.

Post by **yomomma1** » Sat Jan 29, 2011 12:39 pm

Oh, look it is someone hiding behind a disability to try and justify their actions. He broke the rules, he faces the consequences.

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