Is virtual rape a crime?


	Is virtual rape a crime?

BigBadWolf

5-5-2007 9:36 AM

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politics, rape, sex, crime, law

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5-6-2007 3:27 AM

Thorne

Hmmmm. I'm thinkin' this might be a good topic for one of my "Humpday-(or: Get Over It)" blogdays. This is a little ridiculous. I say either call the Second Life Police, or kill the avatar rapist yourself!! This is a waste of time for RL cops to investigate.

5-7-2007 8:31 AM

BigBadWolf

I concur Thorne... the world is getting to be a ridiculous place in many ways.

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