Understanding Virtual Worlds and Virtual Property

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A virtual world is a computer-moderated environment separate from the physical world, enabling multiple individuals to interact simultaneously. Virtual property refers to objects within these worlds, having economic or sentimental value and deserving legal protection. Virtual crimes like theft occur, warranting legal action. Recognizing the significance of virtual worlds and property is crucial in today's digital era.

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What is a virtual world? What is virtual property? Why should we care?

"virtual worlds are computer-moderated, persistent environments through and with which multiple individuals may interact simultaneously. (Bartle 2004)

WHAT? "A virtual world is an alternative, non-physical world, in contrast to the real, physical world we live in." (Erlank 2012)

Levelling Killing for points and social status Examples: WoW Everquest Non-levelling Socialisation is the purpose Examples: There.com Second Life

"Property" has different meanings Mostly objects Found INSIDE virtual worlds Similar in form and function to real world counterparts Have value Either economic Or Sentimental And should be protected By same legal remedies as in the real world It is not "just a game"

Example: Virtual chair at wrestling match or Virtual sword Versus .

Virtual World Crime Theft of items both in and outside of VW Courts will protect against theft Economically Speaking More than 7 Billion US Dollars