Just a sidenote or two...

> Whenever i'm angry, I just play GTA 2 or Carmageddon.
> In fact, while I don't think video games make non-violent people violent,

I agree.
By the way, the few times I tried to play Carmageddon, I was only able to istinctively dodge other veichles and pedestrians, instead of squashing them with my car.

>I still would call deliberate indulgence in mock violence as a means of catharsis downright dangerous.

I agree; in the best case, it does not relax.
Walking, riding a bycicle (my favourite activity when I need some relax) or any other physical activity is ALWAYS better than being seated in front of a computer.

AP.