The Metaverse Republic

Will a virtual world legal system be incompatible with the elements of fantasy that are important to many users of virtual worlds?
Virtual worlds such as Second Life are used for many purposes, from simple socialising to technological experimentation, and from artistic creativity to serious commerce. One of the pervasive features of a […]

Is it really necessary to use a legal system to deal with problems in a virtual world; is it not simpler and easier simply to take mass action and, for example, boycott a dishonest trader or person who misuses land?
Although people have on occasions in the past had some success from direct action, rather than […]

Following some questions and comments we have received so far on our blog and elsewhere, we have compiled a FAQ. If anybody has any other questions that are unanswered here, then get in touch with us by commenting on the blog, or you can contact any of us by e-mail or in-world.