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The Economics Of Gender In Everquest
Obscure Economist writes "The Social Science Research Network has just posted a new paper of mine that follows up on some issues from a previous paper I wrote about MMORPG Everquest's economy. The new paper asks: If two equivalent avatars were being offered for sale, and the only difference was that one was male and the other female, which one would have the higher price? As it turns out, female avatars sell for about 10 percent less than male avatars, holding all other characteristics equal. Most gamers are men, so this seems to suggest that men do not like being treated like women. Of course, just why that is, and what it might mean in a broader context, is open to debate."
Could it be that most men prefer to role play male characters, therefore creating a higher demand, therefore resulting in a higher price ?
You have just displayed logic, and forethought in a slashdot post. Please cease all communication until this has been corrected.
HUGE ramifications on a socio-economic scale.
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So what they he is trying to say is that people who need to flee reality by playing a game 8 hours a day have a problem with women?
Shocking. Absolutely shocking. I think we need a few more papers on this.
If I used female character I would have to play a lesbian role :P
Why? So you could hook up with other guys using your strategy?
"How much for the little girl? The women, how much for the women?"
"What?!"
"Your women, I want to buy your women! The little girl, your daughters! Sell them to me, sell me your children!"
"Maitre D! Maitre D!"
I've finally had it: until slashdot gets article moderation, I am not coming back.