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Does Anonymity In Virtual Worlds Breed Terrorism?

Posted by samzenpus on from the threat-of-the-week dept.

An Anonymous Coward writes "The Washington Post has an article about the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity's take on the numerous virtual worlds (e.g. Second Life) that have cropped up in recent years. IARPA's thesis is that because the Government can't currently monitor all the communication and interaction, terrorists will plot and scheme in such environments."

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  1. Terror Gnomes by mrxak · · Score: 5, Funny

    I always knew those gnomes in the tram were up to something!

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    -mrxak
    Onions Will Kill You
  2. whats wrong by Kinobi · · Score: 5, Funny

    I don't see a problem with creating a virtual tower and airplane... Maybe we should have a virtual reality world where you can blow yourself up and be reborn in heaven. If it is addictive enough it may curb real life terrorism.

  3. they dress up like bears by User+956 · · Score: 5, Funny

    because the Government can't currently monitor all the communication and interaction, terrorists will plot and scheme in such environments.

    If by "terrorists", you mean "furries" and "furry sympathizers", then I would have to agree with you.

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    The theory of relativity doesn't work right in Arkansas.
  4. Re:no more than anonymity in the real world... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    I'm sure once They realize how comic their attempts to justify their jobs are, they will return all the tax money and do something productive.

  5. Re:Monitor this! by Ultra64 · · Score: 5, Funny

    I'm sure terrorists do meet in person to plot

    How could you know that? Unless...

    I FOUND ONE! Call DHS!