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Now this is ridiculous. It is!

http://news.aol.com/article/woman-jailed-for-killing-virtual-spouse/223052
TOKYO (Oct. 23) - A 43-year-old player in a virtual game world became so angry about her sudden divorce from her online husband that she logged on with his password and killed his digital persona, police said Thursday.
The woman, who has been jailed on suspicion of illegally accessing a computer and manipulating electronic data, used his ID and password to log onto the popular interactive game "Maple Story" to carry out the virtual murder in May, a police official in the northern city of Sapporo said. He spoke on condition of anonymity because of department policy.
"I was suddenly divorced, without a word of warning. That made me so angry," the official quoted her as telling investigators and admitting the allegations.
The woman, a piano teacher, had not plotted any revenge in the real world, the official said.
She has not yet been formally charged. If convicted, she could face up to five years in prison or a fine up to $5,000.
Players in "Maple Story" create and manipulate digital images called "avatars" that represent themselves, while engaging in relationships, social activities and fighting monsters and other obstacles.
In virtual worlds, players often abandon their inhibitions, engaging in activity online that they would never do in the real world. For instance, sex with strangers is a common activity.
The woman used login information she got from the 33-year-old office worker when their characters were happily married to kill the character. The man complained to police when he discovered that his online avatar was dead.
The woman was arrested Wednesday and taken 620 miles from her home in southern Miyazaki to be detained in Sapporo, where the man lives, the official said.
The police official said he did not know if she was married in the real world.
Bad online behavior is usually handled within the rules set up by online worlds, which can ban miscreants or take away their virtual possessions.
In recent years, virtual lives have had consequences in the real world.
When bad deeds lead to criminal charges, prosecutors have found a real-world activity to cite — as in this case, in which the woman was charged with inappropriate computer access.
In August, a woman was charged in Delaware with plotting the real-life abduction of a boyfriend she met through the virtual reality Web site "Second Life."
In Tokyo, a 16-year-old boy was charged with stealing the ID and password from a fellow player of an online game in order to swindle virtual currency worth $360,000.
Virtual games are popular in Japan, and "Second Life" has drawn a fair number of Japanese participants. They rank third by nationality among users, after Americans and Brazilians.

Come on Japan, virtual games are just that... games. Now, this poses a new question. Would you kill your virtual spouse if he/she wants an online divorce or cheats on you? Comment NSG. Comment.

She's not actually being charged with murder.

She's not actually being charged with murder.

It's still ridiculous. I mean, I know she's been charged with illegaly accessing this man's computer. But, on account of a game? Come on.

Erm... now that is one act of sadness. :eek:

She wasn't arrested for killing the character, she was arrested for using his account data without permission.

Sadness... and insanity
:p

Maple story is crap.

Maple story is crap.

VERY MUCH SO lol

I read about this in Yahoo news, really She's being charged with Hacking

It's still ridiculous. I mean, I know she's been charged with illegaly accessing this man's computer. But, on account of a game? Come on.

It's still his personal data.

*Kills Nanatsu*

*Flees*

*Frames Richard Kimble (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fugitive_(1993_film))*

Now this is ridiculous. It is!

http://news.aol.com/article/woman-jailed-for-killing-virtual-spouse/223052


Come on Japan, virtual games are just that... games. Now, this poses a new question. Would you kill your virtual spouse if he/she wants an online divorce or cheats on you? Comment NSG. Comment.

The news title is ridiculous, because that's not what she's being jailed for.

She's being jailed for illegally accessing his account, which could conceivably contain sensitive information, and furthermore, she didn't just access it - she deleted it.

I am sure there are some laws against that, but nothing the news write or say will turn this into a "woman arrested for virtual murder" because that's not what she was arrested for.

But the husband has clearly pressed charges so I'm guessing the dick deserved it.

It's still ridiculous. I mean, I know she's been charged with illegaly accessing this man's computer. But, on account of a game? Come on.

Japan takes all account information very seriously. They are also one of the few markets that takes on the virtual currency/items sellers.

But the husband has clearly pressed charges so I'm guessing the dick deserved it.

:confused:

But the husband has clearly pressed charges so I'm guessing the dick deserved it.

Why shouldn't he press charges?

Hacking is still hacking, even if it was done for something stupid. If what she did is a crime in Japan, then she has screwed herself, hasn't she?

I was surprised that just hacking alone, without proof of something like identity theft, would get her arrested, but hey, now we know how seriously Japan takes this sort of thing.

Hacking is still hacking, even if it was done for something stupid. If what she did is a crime in Japan, then she has screwed herself, hasn't she?

I was surprised that just hacking alone, without proof of something like identity theft, would get her arrested, but hey, now we know how seriously Japan takes this sort of thing.

Including online relationships.:p

Hacking is still hacking, even if it was done for something stupid. If what she did is a crime in Japan, then she has screwed herself, hasn't she?

I was surprised that just hacking alone, without proof of something like identity theft, would get her arrested, but hey, now we know how seriously Japan takes this sort of thing.

Well japan regulated this sort of thing after hackers stole some rare everquest item that no longer dropped back in the day, and the account holders committed suicide. Rather then go through life with a toned down toon.

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahhhhhhh
hhhooookay, I can breathe again...
Now, if you excuses me, I have to go change my underpants.
:D

Well japan regulated this sort of thing after hackers stole some rare everquest item that no longer dropped back in the day, and the account holders committed suicide. Rather then go through life with a toned down toon.

I mean, I can understand her getting arrested for identioty-theft and hacking into someon else's computer. The "killing" thing sounds hilariously stupid. But this Everquest thing you mentioned borders into sad. Committing suicide for having a toned down toon is sad, even laughable.

It's still ridiculous. I mean, I know she's been charged with illegaly accessing this man's computer. But, on account of a game? Come on.

I believe this would still be a sort of identity theft. That's a serious problem, no matter what the motivation. Add the "killing" and you have a way to sell papers.

I mean, I can understand her getting arrested for identioty-theft and hacking into someon else's computer. The "killing" thing sounds hilariously stupid. But this Everquest thing you mentioned borders into sad. Committing suicide for having a toned down toon is sad, even laughable.

several other countries had this issue too, Japan and Korea are just the only ones to take issues to curb the suicides

I believe this would still be a sort of identity theft. That's a serious problem, no matter what the motivation. Add the "killing" and you have a way to sell papers.

I laughed a lot when I stumbled upon the news. Pressing charges for the identity theft is understandable. But it's incredible, after reading what Greed and Death wrote, that people would go to such extremes on account of a game. (and I'm not referring to the virtual spouse killing)

Man, how long before we have a Law and Order episode about the "murder" of someone's WoW character?

:D

several other countries had this issue too, Japan and Korea are just the only ones to take issues to curb the suicides

Oh, I know. Identity-theft is a serious offense here in Spain, partly because the problem the government has encountered with stolen credit cards used by Al-Qaeda terrorist cells in our territory.

For example, an al-Qaida terrorist cell in Spain used stolen credit cards in fictitious sales scams and for numerous other purchases. They kept purchases below amounts where identification would need to be presented. They also used stolen telephone and credit cards for communications back to Pakistan, Afghanistan, Lebanon, etc. Extensive use of false passports and travel documents were used to open bank accounts where money for the mujahideen movement was sent between countries such as Pakistan, Afghanistan, etc.

Canadian government report (http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/prg/le/bs/report-en.asp)

I gathered from the article that she received the log-in information from him when they were "still happily married". I foresee some legal trouble if that is indeed the case - isn't his capacity to complain at least diminished when her himself gave her the account information earlier?

if I was her I would of just screwed a mod for favours

The woman, a piano teacher

aka unemployed

Man, how long before we have a Law and Order episode about the "murder" of someone's WoW character?

:D

Not long I bet. I have met some truly addicted WOW players in my time - they take it WAY too seriously.

http://ramblingrhodes.mu.nu/archives/internet-serious-business-cat-thumb.jpg

Now this is ridiculous. It is!

http://news.aol.com/article/woman-jailed-for-killing-virtual-spouse/223052


Come on Japan, virtual games are just that... games. Now, this poses a new question. Would you kill your virtual spouse if he/she wants an online divorce or cheats on you? Comment NSG. Comment.

... must've been some out-of-this-world cybering there. :tongue:

Man, how long before we have a Law and Order episode about the "murder" of someone's WoW character?

:D

they had one about a kidnapping in a 'Second Life' type game.

... must've been some out-of-this-world cybering there. :tongue:

Perhaps I should create an account...:eek2: *dashes away*

Perhaps I should create an account...:eek2: *dashes away*

:eek: Ok... Well I prefer getting my thrills in other ways. :D

Perhaps I should create an account...:eek2: *dashes away*

Just remember to practice safe interfacing!

*Kills Nanatsu*

*Flees*

*Frames Richard Kimble (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fugitive_(1993_film))*

Seriously, it was the one-armed hacker that did it!

Just remember to practice safe interfacing!

Would you be so kind as to help me practice?:p

Would you be so kind as to help me practice?:p

Take a number and wait in line. :D

Take a number and wait in line. :D

:eek:

Los pájaros disparándole a las escopetas!!

:eek:

I mean, I can understand her getting arrested for identioty-theft and hacking into someon else's computer. The "killing" thing sounds hilariously stupid. But this Everquest thing you mentioned borders into sad. Committing suicide for having a toned down toon is sad, even laughable.


The thing about humans which you may not have noticed, is that we are emotional and irrational creatures. While you upon your internet high horse might find things like this "hilariously stupid", she had obviously grown a strong attachment to this man, and the incident is no more or less silly than a spouse throwing a tantrum in the real world. Rest assured that undoubtedly there are people in the world who would find actions taken in your own life equally ridiculous, naive or childish. That you find a suicice under any conditions "laughable" says enough.

:eek:

Los pájaros disparándole a las escopetas!!

:eek:


Tengo una hamburguesa con queso! :D

Tengo una hamburguesa con queso! :D

Qué rico!!!

Qué rico!!!

Me gusta comer! :p

Would you be so kind as to help me practice?:p
what gentleman would refuse to help a lady in disdress.

Take a number and wait in line. :D
pfft.

number...

Lession one Nanatsu. Multitasking. ;)

You know, she broke the law, she accessed private computer systems. That's illegal...

what gentleman would refuse to help a lady in disdress.


pfft.

number...

Lession one Nanatsu. Multitasking. ;)

I am an excellent multi-tasker. :D

You know, she broke the law, she accessed private computer systems. That's illegal...

yep. and that's why I tell our customers to NEVER give your ID and Password to ANYONE. not even to [tech support]. *nods*

I am an excellent multi-tasker. :D

Excellent. I could make use of that... *Schemes*

You know, she broke the law, she accessed private computer systems. That's illegal...

Indeed, she broke the law in that aspect. But the motivation sucks balls.

Indeed, she broke the law in that aspect. But the motivation sucks balls.

Too true - it is a pathetic motive.

Now this young Vampire must go to feed. Back soon! :D

I am an excellent multi-tasker. :D

see VKZ? no need for this 'numbers' you spoke of! :D

Fuckin Japan.

Fuckin Japan.

Don't blame an entire country for one thing.

Lol, all for a maplestory character. XD

It's not even a good game. I could barely grind past level 10.

Don't blame an entire country for one thing.

Its not just one thing. Its many things that cause me to say "Fuckin' Japan".


Many, many, strange and horrifying things.

Its not just one thing. Its many things that cause me to say "Fuckin' Japan".

Many, many, strange and horrifying things.

But some good. :)

Its not just one thing. Its many things that cause me to say "Fuckin' Japan".


Many, many, strange and horrifying things.

Truer words have never been spoken.

I won't be surprised if this inspires copycat crimes where asshats break into other people's accounts just to erase their characters.

see VKZ? no need for this 'numbers' you spoke of! :D

Perhaps not, but I wanna practice too! :D

I won't be surprised if this inspires copycat crimes where asshats break into other people's accounts just to erase their characters.

It probably will.

It probably will.

Oh noes! :eek:

*Runs to protect WOW account*

Oh noes! :eek:

*Runs to protect WOW account*

*plots to hack Zero's system and erase his WOW account*
http://emoticonhq.com/images/ICQ/ICQ6.0/devil.gif

*plots to hack Zero's system and erase his WOW account*
http://emoticonhq.com/images/ICQ/ICQ6.0/devil.gif

*Drops to his knees and begs Yuki-Chan not to*

Oh wait... you don't even know my user name... :D

Oh noes! :eek:

*Runs to protect WOW account*

WOW account?


They would be doing you a favor destroying that thing.

WOW account?

They would be doing you a favor destroying that thing.

Heh - I don't spend hours running around questing on it - I RP. :D

*Drops to his knees and begs Yuki-Chan not to*

Oh wait... you don't even know my user name... :D

I gotz mah ways...http://kingoffighters.planets.gamespy.com/forums/images/smiles/Animation5.gif

I gotz mah ways...http://kingoffighters.planets.gamespy.com/forums/images/smiles/Animation5.gif

By molesting underaged children? *Ducks*

I gotz mah ways...http://kingoffighters.planets.gamespy.com/forums/images/smiles/Animation5.gif

Oh noes! Evil bear of WOW destruction! :eek:

By molesting underaged children? *Ducks*

Are you implying I'm a pedophile?:eek2:

Oh, I know. Identity-theft is a serious offense here in Spain, partly because the problem the government has encountered with stolen credit cards used by Al-Qaeda terrorist cells in our territory.


think about it like this you invest several years in fees and a few thousand hours of time then someone deletes it. that a pretty big investment in time and money to have someone destroy.

Are you implying I'm a pedophile?:eek2:

Well when you imply you have your ways and post an animated pic of the Pedobear...

*Runs!*

By molesting underaged children? *Ducks*

I'm sorry, but that makes no sense at all.

http://my.bzflag.org/resources/images/wtf.png

think about it like this you invest several years in fees and a few thousand hours of time then someone deletes it. that a pretty big investment in time and money to have someone destroy.

But in a virtual game? It's pety and ridiculous.

I'm sorry, but that makes no sense at all.

http://my.bzflag.org/resources/images/wtf.png

That animated GIF looks an awful lot like the Pedobear to be honest.

Well when you imply you have your ways and post an animated pic of the Pedobear...

*Runs!*

Holy shit! That was peddy bear?!:eek:

Dammit!

That animated GIF looks an awful lot like the Pedobear to be honest.

Dirty minds, dirty thoughts. :p

She's not actually being charged with murder.
She's being virtually charged with murder :p

She's being virtually charged with murder :p

So how would she serve a virtual life sentence?

So how would she serve a virtual life sentence?

In a virtual prison. :)

In a virtual prison. :)

With virtual inmates. And virtual anal raping.:D

So how would she serve a virtual life sentence?

everytime she logs in, her avatar will be in jail. She won't be able to delete the avatar (suicide watch) nor would she be able to access any other accounts (Security guards to prevent outside contact with other 'gang' members.

With virtual inmates. And virtual anal raping.:D

Oh I would dread the virtual showers... :eek:

everytime she logs in, her avatar will be in jail. She won't be able to delete the avatar (suicide watch) nor would she be able to access any other accounts (Security guards to prevent outside contact with other 'gang' members.

So what's to stop her from creating even more characters? I'd personally be a spree killer and try to wipe out as many people as possible.

Oh I would dread the virtual showers... :eek:

And dropping the virtual soap.:D

So what's to stop her from creating even more characters? I'd personally be a spree killer and try to wipe out as many people as possible.

Stop watching South Park so much, mate.:p

And dropping the virtual soap.:D

Anal Power combo! You have reached level 10! +20 HP! You have now obtained the sharpened spoon! :eek:

So what's to stop her from creating even more characters? I'd personally be a spree killer and try to wipe out as many people as possible.

technically? a lock on the account. and ususally, accounts have a limited number of characters one can create on it.

you know... I'm kinda liking this idea...

Anal Power combo! You have reached level 10! +20 HP! You have now obtained the sharpened spoon! :eek:

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! *wipes tears* I think I peed myself.:D

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! *wipes tears* I think I peed myself.:D

Ah, a clowns work is never finished.

Anal Power combo! You have reached level 10! +20 HP! You have now obtained the sharpened spoon! :eek:

I believe the proper terms would be,
you have 5 pts in Craft skill.
you have completed the 'Shiv' recipie
you combined spoon with tape and used Craft - Shiv to make 'sharpened spoon'

I believe the proper terms would be,
you have 5 pts in Craft skill.
you have completed the 'Shiv' recipie
you combined spoon with tape and used Craft - Shiv to make 'sharpened spoon'

I think mine was funnier. :D

I believe the proper terms would be,
you have 5 pts in Craft skill.
you have completed the 'Shiv' recipie
you combined spoon with tape and used Craft - Shiv to make 'sharpened spoon'

That would be an awesome if perverted game.:D

And instead of Guilds, you join Prison Gangs.

:D

I still think my joke was funnier. :)

That would be an awesome if perverted game.:D

see what you guys started me on!

thinking about the different 'factions' in the prision life
quests that include:
Sneaking smokes and other contraband to other inmates
Framing people
running errands for various guards and possibly the warden

Events like
Riots
lockdown
congecal visits

farming various skills... the equiptment lists including various shivs, equiptments like shovels, picks...

... make it stop Mommy! :headbang:

and instead of guilds, you join prison gangs.

:d

lmao! :d

I still think my joke was funnier. :)

yours was. mine is taking over my brain! :eek:

see what you guys started me on!

thinking about the different 'factions' in the prision life
quests that include:
Sneaking smokes and other contraband to other inmates
Framing people
running errands for various guards and possibly the warden

Events like
Riots
lockdown
congecal visits

farming various skills... the equiptment lists including various shivs, equiptments like shovels, picks...

... make it stop Mommy! :headbang:

But JuNii, think about it! Do you know how much money you could make with such a game. If Grand Theft Auto was a success, Virtual Prision would be one heck of a game.:tongue:

see what you guys started me on!

thinking about the different 'factions' in the prision life
quests that include:
Sneaking smokes and other contraband to other inmates
Framing people
running errands for various guards and possibly the warden

Events like
Riots
lockdown
congecal visits

farming various skills... the equiptment lists including various shivs, equiptments like shovels, picks...

... make it stop Mommy! :headbang:

And that's just the base game. Wait until the Fox licensed Prison Break expansion gets released.

But JuNii, think about it! Do you know how much money you could make with such a game. If Grand Theft Auto was a success, Virtual Prision would be one heck of a game.:tongue:

And you'd piss off the governments at the same time. :D

This story is unintentionally hilarious in its ridiculousness.

But JuNii, think about it! Do you know how much money you could make with such a game. If Grand Theft Auto was a success, Virtual Prision would be one heck of a game.:tongue:

oh Gods... now I'm incorporating Escape Attempts! success is measured by how far you get from the prision!!!

Interprision sporting events to replace Raids!!!

having the Warden as the UberBoss...

:eek:

Remember, you heard this idea first right HERE! :p

oh Gods... now I'm incorporating Escape Attempts! success is measured by how far you get from the prision!!!

Interprision sporting events to replace Raids!!!

having the Warden as the UberBoss...

:eek:

Remember, you heard this idea first right HERE! :p

It's a sure success!!:eek:

It's a sure success!!:eek:

JuNii has a profit maker in the works...

oh Gods... now I'm incorporating Escape Attempts! success is measured by how far you get from the prision!!!

Interprision sporting events to replace Raids!!!

having the Warden as the UberBoss...

:eek:

Remember, you heard this idea first right HERE! :p

And then other players can join in as cops and guards, either idealistic or rotten. And they can participate in manhunts during break outs.

:D

And then other players can join in as cops and guards, either idealistic or rotten. And they can participate in manhunts during break outs.

:D

It's gonna be even better than WoW. Heck, you can branch out and make a medieval/fantasy style prision game. You can be the next George Lucas, with movie and toy franchises!!!:eek2::eek2:

Now I'm going home. Brain-storm for this game!!! NSG-made!!!

Well I am going to put a positive spin on this. Hopefully this will drive down the rates of violent crimes no longer must you murder some to get even, Now you just kill their avatar.

Well I am going to put a positive spin on this. Hopefully this will drive down the rates of violent crimes no longer must you murder some to get even, Now you just kill their avatar.

a theraputic spin.

and add to that the 'scared straight' tactics of prision life... I think the parents might support this.

So what's to stop her from creating even more characters? I'd personally be a spree killer and try to wipe out as many people as possible.

I used to do that in The Sims for PS2 when I was in Iraq in 2003. My buddies and I shared a memory card and thus our "families" were in the same little neighborhood. I'd invite their family members over and build walls around them until they starved and died, and then put the urns in my little trophy room. Later my buddies would say "Hey, where the hell is X?" to which I'd reply "Huh, I don't know, it's crazy that they'd just disappear".

Let me ask you all this hypothetically:


You get into a fight with your girlfriend (or boyfriend, however you swing) over something really stupid (you forgot to put the toilet seat down for the umpteenth time, or you went out with friends and forgot it was your anniversary). In a rage, they log into your NationState account or your MMORPG of choice and delete the data/account. Now what?

Heck, let's take it into the real world that most folks have. Let's say that your pissed off ex logs into your e-mail account/myspace/facebook/cellphone and delete/turn off the account. Perhaps you were e-mailing back and forth with a company that was deciding if they were going to hire you...perhaps your mother had left a text message or voice mail that let you know if your dad got out of a major surgery ok or not.

Now think about just the fact that it was your account that you worked on to 'perfect' and now it's gone? How about the fact that all those messages you saved were your's and no one elses? Some could feel it's a violation of your privacy and akin to having someone walk into your home/apartment, steal your things and make a bon-fire out of them. Other's could say it's just annoying and of no real importance.

In any case, it's still a crime punishable by jail time and a fine. In many cases it's a felonly. Regardless of being a game or being someone's e-mail account or even someone's physical assets, this person has illegally accessed someone else's 'domain' and destroyed their 'property', and she is going to be punished for it. I don't see the big deal or need for debate.

Thats virtual murder :P

thats 5 years in virtual prison

Oh noes! :eek:

*Runs to protect WOW account*

uh....this is really old news. Been happening since about six months after WoW's release. Mainly it's the gold sellers and such that will hack some accounts, auction off or just plain sell off items on a character, send all the gold to a newly created throw away toon, then transfer the gold to the main account. They then either deactivate the account they hacked or just delete the toon. It's pretty common. Thought nearly all WoW players knew this. :(

uh....this is really old news. Been happening since about six months after WoW's release. Mainly it's the gold sellers and such that will hack some accounts, auction off or just plain sell off items on a character, send all the gold to a newly created throw away toon, then transfer the gold to the main account. They then either deactivate the account they hacked or just delete the toon. It's pretty common. Thought nearly all WoW players knew this. :(

I do... I was being silly. :p

a theraputic spin.

and add to that the 'scared straight' tactics of prision life... I think the parents might support this.

But of course they will. And the game has potential. It might actually sell and be a top game for years to come. Kids get to fight and shit while being taught a lesson in not killing online ppl. A masterpiece!!

But of course they will. And the game has potential. It might actually sell and be a top game for years to come. Kids get to fight and shit while being taught a lesson in not killing online ppl. A masterpiece!!

"Yes, this game taught me not to take out my rage in the form of on-line violence. that's why I only commit actual acts of violence in Real Life..." :tongue:

gotta think of some safeguards like Mythbusters did. make sure that anything that might be created in the prision is huge, unweldly and has a high percentile of failing.

You get into a fight with your girlfriend (or boyfriend, however you swing) over something really stupid (you forgot to put the toilet seat down for the umpteenth time, or you went out with friends and forgot it was your anniversary). In a rage, they log into your NationState account or your MMORPG of choice and delete the data/account. Now what?

I would be annoyed... but then if I was stupid enough to give someone else my password I've earned account deletion.

Heck, let's take it into the real world that most folks have. Let's say that your pissed off ex logs into your e-mail account/myspace/facebook/cellphone and delete/turn off the account. Perhaps you were e-mailing back and forth with a company that was deciding if they were going to hire you...perhaps your mother had left a text message or voice mail that let you know if your dad got out of a major surgery ok or not.

Again, this is why you don't give people your passwords. Like really, I've considered taking out a safety deposit box, putting my passwords in that and letting everyone take care of loose ends if I die.

Now think about just the fact that it was your account that you worked on to 'perfect' and now it's gone? How about the fact that all those messages you saved were your's and no one elses? Some could feel it's a violation of your privacy and akin to having someone walk into your home/apartment, steal your things and make a bon-fire out of them. Other's could say it's just annoying and of no real importance.

Yeah, which is why you don't give your password to anyone else.

I mean, maybe I'm a little paranoid because I dated a guy who went through my computer and read several things I had saved away while I was at work and I know he would have gone through emails or bulletin board private messages if I'd left a browser open, but I don't give anyone my passwords and I hide my diary before someone comes over if I'm going to be leaving them in my room alone.

What game was it where someone was selling game gold for real money and he ripped a player off and the player found him and shot him?

Talk about immersion.
Think about the potential such an environment could have but for a beneficial purpose rather than entertainment... friggin' amazing.

It also shows a frightening lack of self control for that woman who went into his account and deleted all of his stuff. It's like high school or something.

Thank amarr it takes 24 hours to delete a character in EVE Online.

"Yes, this game taught me not to take out my rage in the form of on-line violence. that's why I only commit actual acts of violence in Real Life..." :tongue:

gotta think of some safeguards like Mythbusters did. make sure that anything that might be created in the prision is huge, unweldly and has a high percentile of failing.

Make ramen noodles the prime material of construction. Everyone adores ramen, and it´s not deadly (unless one´s allergic to egg-based noodles or the Chinese in general).:tongue:

Thank amarr it takes 24 hours to delete a character in EVE Online.

its called the X girlfriend protection system

Make ramen noodles the prime material of construction. Everyone adores ramen, and it´s not deadly (unless one´s allergic to egg-based noodles or the Chinese in general).:tongue:

Everyone knows how much the Chinese stands for quality safe products after all.

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uh....this is really old news. Been happening since about six months after WoW's release. Mainly it's the gold sellers and such that will hack some accounts, auction off or just plain sell off items on a character, send all the gold to a newly created throw away toon, then transfer the gold to the main account. They then either deactivate the account they hacked or just delete the toon. It's pretty common. Thought nearly all WoW players knew this. :(

In lineage II they would normally go to noob land equip a rookie item (cant be dropped) and kill off low characters until the toon turned so red(can be attacked no penalty and will drop items on death) they could never get enough monsters to go white again.

hm... all this talk about WoW...

Guild Wars is where it's at...

Would you kill your virtual spouse if he/she wants an online divorce or cheats on you? Comment NSG. Comment.Hrm .... i should think, not.
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But, gameplay is gameplay. No real world loss or harm, then fuckit.

This is why I left gaming a couple of years ago. World of Nerdcraft boom was the last straw.

It's still ridiculous. I mean, I know she's been charged with illegaly accessing this man's computer. But, on account of a game? Come on.

Hmmmm, she's being charged with a crime that she actually committed...
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Everyone knows how much the Chinese stands for quality safe products after all.

:tongue:

Of course, especially those amazing and child-safe AquaDots.:D

Hmmmm, she's being charged with a crime that she actually committed...
:eek:

Wow... whadda concept. think it will catch on? :p

Make ramen noodles the prime material of construction. Everyone adores ramen, and it´s not deadly (unless one´s allergic to egg-based noodles or the Chinese in general).:tongue:

"For your punishment... or reward... it's really how one looks at it... 50 lashes with a damp noodle!"

Gahhh... now I got Ramen Bombs, noodle weaving skill points, nooses made with Ramen noodles all running though my head!

Wow... whadda concept. think it will catch on? :p

Nah

Of course, especially those amazing and child-safe AquaDots.:D

Hell, you don't need to buy them for the kids. You can take them out on dates and add it to the drinks of unsuspecting people of your preferred sex.

"For your punishment... or reward... it's really how one looks at it... 50 lashes with a damp noodle!"

Gahhh... now I got Ramen Bombs, noodle weaving skill points, nooses made with Ramen noodles all running though my head!

I told you, Hawaiian-dono, you have gold in your hands if you make this game!:eek:

Come on guys! The dick didn't love her. He proved that by calling the cops for hacking his account and deleting his obsessive time waster.
Let's not get hung up over "imaginary" property here.

I will never buy and sell "virtual property" either. I'd rather buy something tangible like the "Brooklyn Bridge".
In Australia, this would never have got to court.