virtual world don't exist

Virtual Worlds Don't Exist: Questioning theDichotomous Approach in MMO Studiesby ViliLehdonvirtaAustin Lucas, Ben Liu,Dan Pecora, Dan Stafford

Virtual vs. Reality Where should the boundary between the virtual

and the real world be Are virtual relationships possible?

What is necessary for a relationship to exist? Real identity vs. virtual identity

The freedom to be whoever you want to be virtually MMOs beyond virtual

Fan sites, forums Physical spaces/events

Law Where if at all should law apply to MMOs?

Terms of service Trade User actions that harm others online Protection of virtual property

Data on personal computer vs anonymous server

Economy Virtual and real economy

In-game trade What are the implications of in game items being

exchanged for real world currency?

Relationships What qualities or characteristics are required in a

relationship? What does a virtual relationship satisfy? What does a virtual relationship lack? Are there any implications of a virtual

relationship?

Reality The freedom to be whomever you want virtually

Anoniminity