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Gender Inequality In Everquest

Posted by Hemos on from the but-what-about-the-children dept.

daimou writes "According to a study done at California State University, women avatars sell for 10% less than men. Also look how rich Everquest would be if it were a real country. The New Scientist is carrying the full report." Update: 06/26 14:15 GMT by S : This New Scientist article adds commentary/summary on the original paper the author, Edward Castronova, sent us info about a couple of days ago.

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  1. In other news by d99-sbr · · Score: 5, Funny

    According to a study done at California State University, Slashdot editors post the same story over 100% more times than other editors.

  2. Computer Games Researcher? by MacBrave · · Score: 1, Funny

    The New Scientist article references the quotes of someone who is a 'Computer Games Researcher.' What kind of job is this? It's just a GAME!!!!

    1. Re:Computer Games Researcher? by DavidLeblond · · Score: 2, Funny
      What kind of job is this?


      I believe that would be "my dream job."
  3. 77th by I_am_God_Here · · Score: 3, Funny

    "EverQuest would then be the 77th wealthiest in the world, just behind Russia."

    I am dissapointed in the EQ players, I hope they work harder next year and surpass russia.

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    Capitalism: unequal distribution of wealth
    Socialism: equal distribution of poverty