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Copied from a joke site... it makes great reading...
April 23, 2001- In light of the recent legal action taken against the gaming industry blaming them for violent incidents such as school shootings, many people are looking at what other problems large software companies may be causing.
Marie Holland of Irresponsible Parents International, also know as IPI, says that her organization has documented proof that makers of popular computer entertainment titles, id Software, are responsible for global warming, the depletion of the ozone layer, and tuna that is not dolphin safe.
IPI has filed suit against id Software for the amount of 6 billion in damages as well as an additional $5000 for each can of tuna that is not dolphin safe which was sold to minors within the past year. The cusp of the case though, is the claim that id Software and specifically, John Carmack, are harming the environment by allowing minors to purchase violent software titles.
"Just look at that car he drives," stated Holland. "There is obviously no concern for the environment with an inefficient machine like that, an that attitude is reflected in his games."
When asked specifically what elements of id Software's popular titles were harmful to the environment, Ms. Holland declined comment and instead continued to make threats directed towards Mr. Carmack.
"If he thinks that he can just walk down to the local mall, open up his duffel bag, and start selling copies of Castle Doomenstien, he is in for a big surprise because I'm gonna be there!"
Holland then revealed that she had written a letter to Carmack on behalf of "mother Earth" asking that he not sell violent titles to children because, and I quote, "the ozone layer is not for sale, and the dolphins can talk."
Ms. Holland then said that she did not expect a response from Mr. Carmack but wanted him to know that she was "hot on his coat tails." "Sometimes big corporations don't listen unless you hit them where it hurts." "That's why I have a big metal rod with his name on it," fumed Holland.
Editor's note: We had additional questions for Ms. Holland regarding her legal strategy, but the interview was cut short as she had to retrieve her toddler from a local road where he was found playing with matches and whiskey, for the third time that afternoon.
April 23, 2001- In light of the recent legal action taken against the gaming industry blaming them for violent incidents such as school shootings, many people are looking at what other problems large software companies may be causing.
Marie Holland of Irresponsible Parents International, also know as IPI, says that her organization has documented proof that makers of popular computer entertainment titles, id Software, are responsible for global warming, the depletion of the ozone layer, and tuna that is not dolphin safe.
IPI has filed suit against id Software for the amount of 6 billion in damages as well as an additional $5000 for each can of tuna that is not dolphin safe which was sold to minors within the past year. The cusp of the case though, is the claim that id Software and specifically, John Carmack, are harming the environment by allowing minors to purchase violent software titles.
"Just look at that car he drives," stated Holland. "There is obviously no concern for the environment with an inefficient machine like that, an that attitude is reflected in his games."
When asked specifically what elements of id Software's popular titles were harmful to the environment, Ms. Holland declined comment and instead continued to make threats directed towards Mr. Carmack.
"If he thinks that he can just walk down to the local mall, open up his duffel bag, and start selling copies of Castle Doomenstien, he is in for a big surprise because I'm gonna be there!"
Holland then revealed that she had written a letter to Carmack on behalf of "mother Earth" asking that he not sell violent titles to children because, and I quote, "the ozone layer is not for sale, and the dolphins can talk."
Ms. Holland then said that she did not expect a response from Mr. Carmack but wanted him to know that she was "hot on his coat tails." "Sometimes big corporations don't listen unless you hit them where it hurts." "That's why I have a big metal rod with his name on it," fumed Holland.
Editor's note: We had additional questions for Ms. Holland regarding her legal strategy, but the interview was cut short as she had to retrieve her toddler from a local road where he was found playing with matches and whiskey, for the third time that afternoon.
Copied from a joke site... it makes great reading...
April 23, 2001- In light of the recent legal action taken against the gaming industry blaming them for violent incidents such as school shootings, many people are looking at what other problems large software companies may be causing.
Marie Holland of Irresponsible Parents International, also know as IPI, says that her organization has documented proof that makers of popular computer entertainment titles, id Software, are responsible for global warming, the depletion of the ozone layer, and tuna that is not dolphin safe.
IPI has filed suit against id Software for the amount of 6 billion in damages as well as an additional $5000 for each can of tuna that is not dolphin safe which was sold to minors within the past year. The cusp of the case though, is the claim that id Software and specifically, John Carmack, are harming the environment by allowing minors to purchase violent software titles.
"Just look at that car he drives," stated Holland. "There is obviously no concern for the environment with an inefficient machine like that, an that attitude is reflected in his games."
When asked specifically what elements of id Software's popular titles were harmful to the environment, Ms. Holland declined comment and instead continued to make threats directed towards Mr. Carmack.
"If he thinks that he can just walk down to the local mall, open up his duffel bag, and start selling copies of Castle Doomenstien, he is in for a big surprise because I'm gonna be there!"
Holland then revealed that she had written a letter to Carmack on behalf of "mother Earth" asking that he not sell violent titles to children because, and I quote, "the ozone layer is not for sale, and the dolphins can talk."
Ms. Holland then said that she did not expect a response from Mr. Carmack but wanted him to know that she was "hot on his coat tails." "Sometimes big corporations don't listen unless you hit them where it hurts." "That's why I have a big metal rod with his name on it," fumed Holland.
Editor's note: We had additional questions for Ms. Holland regarding her legal strategy, but the interview was cut short as she had to retrieve her toddler from a local road where he was found playing with matches and whiskey, for the third time that afternoon.
April 23, 2001- In light of the recent legal action taken against the gaming industry blaming them for violent incidents such as school shootings, many people are looking at what other problems large software companies may be causing.
Marie Holland of Irresponsible Parents International, also know as IPI, says that her organization has documented proof that makers of popular computer entertainment titles, id Software, are responsible for global warming, the depletion of the ozone layer, and tuna that is not dolphin safe.
IPI has filed suit against id Software for the amount of 6 billion in damages as well as an additional $5000 for each can of tuna that is not dolphin safe which was sold to minors within the past year. The cusp of the case though, is the claim that id Software and specifically, John Carmack, are harming the environment by allowing minors to purchase violent software titles.
"Just look at that car he drives," stated Holland. "There is obviously no concern for the environment with an inefficient machine like that, an that attitude is reflected in his games."
When asked specifically what elements of id Software's popular titles were harmful to the environment, Ms. Holland declined comment and instead continued to make threats directed towards Mr. Carmack.
"If he thinks that he can just walk down to the local mall, open up his duffel bag, and start selling copies of Castle Doomenstien, he is in for a big surprise because I'm gonna be there!"
Holland then revealed that she had written a letter to Carmack on behalf of "mother Earth" asking that he not sell violent titles to children because, and I quote, "the ozone layer is not for sale, and the dolphins can talk."
Ms. Holland then said that she did not expect a response from Mr. Carmack but wanted him to know that she was "hot on his coat tails." "Sometimes big corporations don't listen unless you hit them where it hurts." "That's why I have a big metal rod with his name on it," fumed Holland.
Editor's note: We had additional questions for Ms. Holland regarding her legal strategy, but the interview was cut short as she had to retrieve her toddler from a local road where he was found playing with matches and whiskey, for the third time that afternoon.