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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