hmm, lets when this happens

[Fin]

Nov 06 00:29:24 <xxxxxxx]> I was invited to a conference about law in online worlds. 200 lawyers abd 5 game developers in a room. Felt like I was in a terrorist training camp.
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Nov 06 00:30:28 <xxxxxxx]> Anyway, the conference explored all areas of law as it (will) relate to online worlds.
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Nov 06 00:31:48 <xxxxxxx]> And the thing that I was >shocked< at, was that the lawyers are assuming that of course the RL law is going to regulate online worlds, the question is just "what sort of regulation is best?"
Nov 06 00:32:42 <xxxxxxx]> Second Life was used as an example quite a bit...
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Nov 06 00:33:46 <xxxxxxx]> And it's sort of easier for them (the lawyers) to make a case for regulating a world like that, because it's more a place people "live", instead of a game that presents challenges, and that you try to win.
Nov 06 00:34:11 <xxxxxxx]> So, what kind of regulation? ...
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Nov 06 00:34:47 <xxxxxxx]> Well, suppose a bug in the software causes you to lose an in-game item that you bought on ebay for $1000.
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Nov 06 00:35:42 <xxxxxxx]> And assume the rules of the game say you're not allowed to sell items, and you're an idiot if you paid $1000 for a pretend sword.
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Nov 06 00:36:36 <xxxxxxx]> Well, under one theory of law that doesn't matter, you can sue the game company (and win) because the item has RL value, regardless of what the game company says.
Nov 06 00:37:26 <xxxxxxx]> Hate speech is another opportunity for players to sue developers. (Failure to censor those engaging in hate speech)

 

[Raven]

well thats all well and good but when you log into the game you click yes to the CoC, a contract detailing what you can and cant do, they could just ban you from the game as it says all items and chars are the property of mythic/goa not the player (or something like that) so they could argue how can you buy something from someone who doesnt own it. If you want to invoke RL laws they could just have you arrested for handling stolen goods

ps you will make Eot'rs cry irl by posting that in here though it covers all mmorpg's.

 

[Fin]

i just got that from 1 game dev chat, and it was informed.

and was also said it dont matter if u click yes and agree the stuff.

it was concerned about the stuff sold in f.ex ebay and stuff and something happens in between when u r trading it. on that point u can sue company or something. even though its illegal to sell stuff RL cash , game dev's were concerned that layers said that they can go trough witht hat in court and companys need to pay , no matter what agreement u click before u log in.

and imo is freaking stupid buy anything from ebay anyway.

 

[Dillinja]

Sounds interesting.

 

[Coim]

Verrrrrrrrrrrrrrry interesting...