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p>Minecraft bans are investigated by Microsoft By Kevin Rawlinson BBC News

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p>11 March 2015

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p>Minecraft owner Microsoft is investigating reports that suggest the Turkish government is preparing to ban the game, the BBC understands.

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p>A Turkish Family and Social Policies Ministry study said the game promoted violence, according to local media.

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p>There were conflicting reports about what action the government was planning to take in response.

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p>Some claimed it would ask a court for a ban on the game. https://minecraft-servers.cloud/ Others suggested it would ask Microsoft to make modifications.

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p>According to the Haberturk newspaper, the ministry's report said: "Although the game can be seen as a way of encouraging creativity in children by letting them construct houses bridges, farmlands, and other structures, mobs [hostile creatures] must be killed to protect these structures. The game is based on violence.

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p>'Social isolation'

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p>The report also said that children may confuse Minecraft with reality and be led to believe torturing animals isn't causing any pain, according to the newspaper.

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p>The report added that it was based on the experiences of a nine-year-old , and it suggested that playing Minecraft could lead to "social isolation".

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p>Haberturk said that the department's legal affairs division of the ministry was given the task of taking the first steps to ban Minecraft.

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p>However, according to Fatih Oke, a spokesman for the Turkish Embassy in Washington DC, a ban was "out of the possibility".

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p>Christian Science Monitor was told by Mr. Oke that there was no ban.

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p>"The game is not banned and is not going to be banned.

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p>The Family and Social Policy Ministry doesn't have the authority to ban any product.

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p>"I understand that this is what has been said in the Turkish media, but it is incorrect.

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p>"The ministry can only work on complaints.

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p>"In this case I was informed that there were numerous complaints from parents about the influence of Minecraft on children.

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p>"The ministry's purpose is to spread awareness."

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p>The government cannot prohibit the game in a unilateral manner however it could persuade a court.

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p>Although Turkey isn't known for banning gaming on computers However, there have been a few websites shut off the internet in recent years.

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p>Last year access to both Twitter and YouTube? was temporarily blocked, while Facebook was required to block certain pages believed to be insulting to Prophet Muhammad in January this year.

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p>'Creative freedom'

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p>A spokesman for Mojang which produces Minecraft under the Microsoft umbrella after Microsoft purchased the game for $2.5bn (PS1.68bn) in September 2014, would not respond directly to the reports.

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p>He added: "Minecraft is enjoyed by many players in a wide range of ways.

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p>"Many appreciate the freedom to be creative that is offered by Minecraft and its tools, but some prefer the possibility of exploring an unexplored landscape and to embark on thrilling adventures with friends.

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p>"We encourage players and urge them to work together to reach their goals, no matter whether they are building, exploring, or taking a trip.

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p>"The world of Minecraft can be a dangerous place: it's inhabited by frightening, genderless monsters who appear at the dark of night.

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p>"It may be necessary to ensure their survival.

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p>"If people find this type of fantasy conflict a bit disturbing, then we recommend that they use Creative Mode or to allow the Peaceful setting.

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p>"Both of these options will deter creatures from appearing across the globe."

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p>Facebook backs Turkey block

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p>26 January 2015

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p>Microsoft purchases Minecraft for $2.5bn

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p>Turkish officials lift Twitter ban

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p>3 April 2014

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