Virtual world, terrorism .. also virtual

The virtual world in Second Life has become an absolute mirror of real life, when terrorists have just launched a bombing campaign right on the computer screen.

A group of Second Life players joined together, creating an organization claiming to be Second Life Liberation Army, or SLLA. They carry out their terrorist attacks through avatars, bombing with computer code over the past six months in the virtual world.

Even SLLA has its own statement, just like any other terrorist organization in real life. They called themselves "a military branch of the national liberation movement", which was born to overthrow and replace the rules that Linden Labs, which developed Second Life, set out for the virtual world. All because of "a democracy for nearly 4 million residents".

" Linden Labs is operating as if it were a ruling government. The only proper response to this situation is . Fighting ," SLLA announced on the website at http:///secondlla.googlepages. .com.

"Terrifying type . creative"

Source: typepad However, in contrast to SLLA's provocative attitude, Linden's lab remains calm. They are even willing to welcome "creative dissent", as long as they do not affect other players.

Many Second Life members, who are skilled in technology, have modified the available computer code, like "shooting guns" into other avatars when they are caught up. " We greatly facilitate these types of innovations, as long as it is within the boundaries and to a certain extent ," said Catherine Smith, marketing director, Linden.

However, virtual violence cases will be considered by Linden and decided in each specific situation: allowing to continue, prevent or delete nick.

Specifically, in the case of SLLA, virtual bombs exploded, the screen became blurry and the avatars standing close were squeezed. However, acts of vandalism happen quickly, quickly and do not cause long-term loss.

Therefore, in Linden Labs' eyes, SLLA's bombings are just a fun "imitation of the terror", to criticize the violence in real life. " We believe their activities do not come from malicious engines ."

To prove this statement, Linden cited SLLA's request that Second Life residents have basic rights like going out and buying . stocks at low prices.

Trong Cam