So I've been thinking about how bullshit the correlation between school shootings and video games is and I think I've realized something The news networks themselves have basically been creating a guide on how to shoot up a populated area ever since columbine. Not only that, but the individuals who carry out the shootings are turned into national icons for months at a time. Think about it, the media gives in depth coverage on the weapons used, the modifications to the weapons, the strategies utilized, methods of concealment, optimal times for the act, etc Hell they even make a damn leaderboard comparing all of the different shootings after the fact like this is a competition. They advertise the shooters to such an extent that they may as well be telling people that they'll be famous if they kill some kids at school. EDIT: Id like it to be known that I'm not saying the media is the cause, I'm just pointing out how easy it is to carry out a mass shooting because of them