Apr 6, 2010

Second Life is not all it is cracked up to be. Whether or not Second Life's issues are regularly brought up, the game (Yes GAME) has lead to many past controversies. An example being, an actual "real life" FBI investigation led to a shutdown of inworld casinos, due to their use as a terrorist training area. Now UK authorities are planning to physically and virtually enter second life, as part of their job. The reason? Virtual Pedophilia. Virtual detectives are now investigating a designated area in Second Life where users created to look like children offer virtual prostitution and very illegal 'real world' activities, this area is called "Wonderland". Second life without a doubt would be pulled off the shelves if it were a video game, but because it is essentially created by user generated content, a much larger question is being posed. How should authorities deal with this kind of activity? Should authorities get involved? Is it ACTUALLY illegal? So for all those people who think Second Life is the coolest thing since sliced bread, take a closer look at how "cool" some of the bizarre underground activities are.
The below Sky News video explains.






It make me think, what has humanity come to? Is this what happens when we are a lotted uncensored freedom? It also makes you realize how many people are just sick.

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