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08.20.08Washington Post on Virtual World Governance and PolicingThe sheriff has come to virtual worlds, according to the Washington Post, which gives an overview of approaches being used to govern and police, pointing out that "nearly all ...users agree to certain policies when signing up The companies reserve the right to suspend or delete a user's avatar and seize virtual assets that have been accumulated. Most also allow users to report abusive behavior and provide a tool to let members ignore bothersome avatars." Enforcement of policies in virtual worlds ranges from owner-driven to community-led, according to the Post. They mention Second Life's notorious (but retired) Corn Field, and notes ...
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