Political Strife Erupts in Second Life

Posted by Zonk on Wednesday January 17, 2007 @11:03AM from the getting-hot-in-there dept.

covert.c writes "A real-life drama in the political world has spilled over into the virtual, as the Second Life headquarters of France's controversial Front National political party fell to violent protesters. The anti-FN activists, who had armed themselves with slogans, placards and weapons, leveled the digital buildings occupied by Front National. Second Life is often home to established political and social movements. It seems logical that opposing forces would also choose to make SL their stage."

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Uhm... by Bonker · 2007-01-17 11:10 · Score: 5, Insightful

Since when do MMO players need politics as an excuse for grief play?

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Left vs Right? by Colin+Smith · 2007-01-17 11:40 · Score: 5, Insightful

Really, do politics boil down to left and right? A single axis of political belief? Don't you think that's a little bit simplistic?

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