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Political Strife Erupts in Second Life

Posted by Zonk on 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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  1. Uhm... by Bonker · · Score: 5, Insightful

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

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  2. French Front National? Splitters! by spun · · Score: 5, Funny

    Wait, we're the French Front National? I thought we were the National French Front. Oh, that's him over there is it? Splitter!

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  3. Re:Some are more equal than others... by Jafafa+Hots · · Score: 5, Funny
    Violence? Destruction?

    It's pixels on a fucking screen. It's not a life, second or otherwise.
    If you're going to be outraged, at least be consistent and mourn the thousands of times I've died at the hands of twink campers in World of Warcraft.

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  4. Sadly... by __aaclcg7560 · · Score: 5, Funny

    You need a third life to get away from the politics.

  5. Left vs Right? by Colin+Smith · · 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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