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:::::::Daphnea: I see no reason that a well-written article on gun safety wouldn't be a welcome addition to the project.  Certainly, parents should be aware if their children are handling firearms, and should be involved in ensuring that they know how to handle them safely and responsibly.  Given that gun safety is a topic unto itself, and a fairly extensive one, I think perhaps a distinct article with a link would probably be better than just an addition to the main [[Gun]] article, but YMMV.  The reason I think a brief warning is appropriate in the body of ''this'' article is because, frankly, D&D doesn't strike me as a topic of as much significance as guns, and "D&D safety" doesn't seem to merit its own article.
 
:::::::Daphnea: I see no reason that a well-written article on gun safety wouldn't be a welcome addition to the project.  Certainly, parents should be aware if their children are handling firearms, and should be involved in ensuring that they know how to handle them safely and responsibly.  Given that gun safety is a topic unto itself, and a fairly extensive one, I think perhaps a distinct article with a link would probably be better than just an addition to the main [[Gun]] article, but YMMV.  The reason I think a brief warning is appropriate in the body of ''this'' article is because, frankly, D&D doesn't strike me as a topic of as much significance as guns, and "D&D safety" doesn't seem to merit its own article.
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::::::::That said: a lot of parents aren't aware of exactly what Dungeons and Dragons is, or the potential positives and negatives of the game.  Thus, a warning is not out of order.  I think it's a pretty safe bet that most parents are aware of the fact that guns are dangerous and can shoot people, aren't you?
    
:::::::Honestly, folks: D&D seems to be a sacred cow to some people, and any criticism (however mild) prompts hyperbolic accusations.  I personally think the current article does a pretty good job of striking a balance between those who think the game is wonderful and those who think it poses serious moral problems for Christians.  If you genuinely think that a cautionary note to parents is outside the purview of this encyclopedia (not "an encyclopedia," but ''this specific'' encyclopedia,) we could ask a sysop for clarification.  I'm willing to abide by whatever they say is appropriate.  --[[User:Benp|Benp]] 22:53, 23 June 2008 (EDT)
 
:::::::Honestly, folks: D&D seems to be a sacred cow to some people, and any criticism (however mild) prompts hyperbolic accusations.  I personally think the current article does a pretty good job of striking a balance between those who think the game is wonderful and those who think it poses serious moral problems for Christians.  If you genuinely think that a cautionary note to parents is outside the purview of this encyclopedia (not "an encyclopedia," but ''this specific'' encyclopedia,) we could ask a sysop for clarification.  I'm willing to abide by whatever they say is appropriate.  --[[User:Benp|Benp]] 22:53, 23 June 2008 (EDT)
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