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Gamer Killed For Virtual Property

Posted by Zonk on from the i-didn't-want-to-report-on-this dept.

The BBC has the story of a young Chinese man who was slain over a virtual property dispute. His killer has been sentenced to life imprisonment. The Guardian Gamesblog has a deeper look at the situation with Terra Novan Ren Reynolds. From the article: "We're becoming a service property marketplace. Is this as good as a manufacturing economy? It doesn't have the moral solidity in a way. You can kind of see that shift in ethical terms. People would think that stealing an album in a shop is immoral, but stealing an mp3 isn't. The idea of property has become more intangible."

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  1. Re:Notion of Ownership? by rlbond86 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    I don't get it.

  2. Not News by TJ_Phazerhacki · · Score: 0, Redundant
    The REAL story here, not a couple of week old dupe, is that the man was found Giluty, and sentenced to Life in prison. Let's not water down something like this with an argument over "virtual" property.

    This guy CLEARLY had other problems - lets not tie it into games. We get enough bad press as it is.

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    Physics is nothing like religion. If it was, we'd have an easier time trying to raise money!
  3. Re:I remember hearing about this... by superpulpsicle · · Score: 0, Redundant

    You shouldn't even give them any idea. I am only saying this because every person I have met who defends the fact video game causes violence is so fucking stupid.

    These are the same people who safeproof their toothbrush so their kids won't stab themselves.