tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707677879553737512.post8496411956686277658..comments2012-01-11T11:20:47.395-05:00MTTLR Blog Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06708262595265238217noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707677879553737512.post-41932889739267928582008-02-12T18:12:00.000-05:002008-02-12T18:12:00.000-05:00I think the gist of Deenihan’s “Leave Those Orcs Alone” article is that many virtual world participants prefer a virtual world where property rights are not rigidly enforced. As you cited, Deenihan believes there is a “communal, social atmosphere of virtual worlds” that would be disrupted if virtual property rights were legally enforceable. The beauty of the EULA system is, different worlds can evolve in different ways that suit different users. EULA’s allow virtual world property rights to be tailored to the nature of the community the developer is trying to create. The “feel” of the community is altered when property rights are enforced. You suggest EULA’s are a “one-sided … scheme.” I disagree. Virtual world users have plenty of bargaining power, since they can shop-around to decide which virtual world they will join. I hope the powers that be don’t force a one-size-fits-all virtual property solution upon us anytime soon. Many people prefer just to play a game, where they can leave behind the dollars and cents that surround us in the real world.Erikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05308819543618894076noreply@blogger.com