http://tlf.disqus.com/The Technology Liberation Front is the tech policy blog dedicated to keeping politicians' hands off the 'net and everything else related to technology.enTue, 27 Jan 2009 20:51:20 -0000http://techliberation.com/2008/05/08/latest-ftc-secret-shopper-survey-shows-improving-ratings-enforcement/#comment-5606853In response to the comment made in the last sentence, I agree wholeheartedly. Private rating and enforcement efforts far surpass what we would see with government regulatory efforts. It is good to hear that the FTC's program continues to show progress. Good news for consumers and producers alike!secret shopperTue, 27 Jan 2009 20:51:20 -0000http://techliberation.com/2008/05/08/latest-ftc-secret-shopper-survey-shows-improving-ratings-enforcement/#comment-5477939A great point is made here. If a mystery shop program is in use, it should use a scenario that is truly happening. If the scenario is not legitimate, the results will follow suit. This is an interesting topic, and the initial results bring something to certainly think about.JessicaThu, 22 Jan 2009 16:52:26 -0000http://techliberation.com/2008/05/08/latest-ftc-secret-shopper-survey-shows-improving-ratings-enforcement/#comment-1454176As I've said before, buying a game is harder than buying alcohol, which is absurd considering 1) alcohol age is mandatory, not voluntary and 2) alcohol consumption by kids actually might pose some conceivable risk to society unlike the playing video games. About the only way to buy a game without getting carded is to find a small, mom-and-pop game store, but even those are starting to card.ryanradiaFri, 09 May 2008 15:37:35 -0000http://techliberation.com/2008/05/08/latest-ftc-secret-shopper-survey-shows-improving-ratings-enforcement/#comment-1454175This report is encouraging. Also, those are excellent points about how reports like this one come up a bit short in providing a full picture of things. I too hope others will look more favorably on the self-regulation we are seeing with video gaming.Seth CooperThu, 08 May 2008 17:13:39 -0000