Bush Administration Moving to Block Second Life and Other Online "Games of Skill"

[Sirhc]

Originally Posted by 711

Please keep the discussion in this thread directly related to the legislation discussed in the opening post. Comparisons of political idealogies/systems is off-topic in this thread and on this forum.

Criticising other nations' polical systems/laws/politicians has no place on EntropiaForum.

Hmmm

Well what do you think about all of this 711 or you can sign in as Neomaven drop some thoughts?

I am curious to hear from those with a big stake in EU that live in the US.

[Max Pearl]

Originally Posted by 711

Please keep the discussion in this thread directly related to the legislation discussed in the opening post. Comparisons of political idealogies/systems is off-topic in this thread and on this forum.

Criticising other nations' polical systems/laws/politicians has no place on EntropiaForum.

How do you make a post in this thread which is "[...]directly related to the legislation discussed in the opening post" without it beeing some sort of a "comparisons of political idealogies/systems" and/or a matter of "criticising other nations' polical systems/laws/politicians[...]" in some degree?

Seems kinda hard in my point of view.

P.S. I do not intend to state that the rules are wrong in any way, just that it seems hard to folow them in this case and still make a relevant post.

[Nighthawk]

Originally Posted by nvcK

I think US should ban Entropia, that might finally make Mindark switch the PED conversion currency to Euro.

yeah and MA would probably go bankrupt from ALL us players selling out before the ban, the fall in playerbase, etc... that would be reeeeaaaally good

[11B]

Originally Posted by nvcK

I think US should ban Entropia, that might finally make Mindark switch the PED conversion currency to Euro.

Terrible idea, very very stupid...


So if it falls on the banks to regulate deposits, I am fairly sure most, if not all US banks would ban depositing to EU. This would also, most likely, cover withdrawals, and would render all my equipment and skills totally worthless.

It would be interesting to hear what people like neo, neverdie, star and other US players with a lot of money in-game have to say about this. Also, what about the new Lemmy thing...He lives in the US afterall...

[711]

Originally Posted by Max Pearl

How do you make a post in this thread which is "[...]directly related to the legislation discussed in the opening post" without it beeing some sort of a "comparisons of political idealogies/systems" and/or a matter of "criticising other nations' polical systems/laws/politicians[...]" in some degree?

Seems kinda hard in my point of view.

P.S. I do not intend to state that the rules are wrong in any way, just that it seems hard to folow them in this case and still make a relevant post.

It is indeed a fine line. As this topic has some direct bearing on RCE-type computer games, and perhaps Entropia Universe, I am keeping the thread open.

However, valueless and derogatory posts such as

"George Bush/America/{insert country/politician/ideaology here} Sucks!!!!"

will not be tolerated.

[Harvest]

Luckly for EU, skills dont matter. I dont see how they can band a virtual stock market unless they want to banned the real ones.

Also if my bank wont send the cash, I will personal send the money some other way. Banks need to mind their own busnise, not mine.

[Dion Red Strike]

I could be wrong.... but...

the 'Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act' isn't a law yet... hasn't even gone to debate in the senate...

so, to quote

This bill never became law. This bill was proposed in a previous session of Congress. Sessions of Congress last two years, and at the end of each session all proposed bills and resolutions that haven't passed are cleared from the books.

[11B]

On Tuesday, September 16th, the House Financial Services Committee will hold an emergency mark-up of legislation that attempts to address this urgent matter. The bill is a compromise that will make online sports betting illegal, but delay the implementation of rules governing "games of skill." Instead, the bill would require formal rulemaking so that the impact of the new regulations on communities like Second Life can be fully understood.


That is from the original post Red. Please read things before commenting.

[Elwarth]

Well it's not surprising. After all is said and done, if I used the energy I put in this game (about 100 hours last week) to work a real job. First I'd be making more, 2nd I'd probably be producing something useful (other than gazzurdite, which lets face it never fed anyone) and probably even earning more money.

I mean even I agree this is a waste.

[Max Pearl]

Originally Posted by 711

It is indeed a fine line. As this topic has some direct bearing on RCE-type computer games, and perhaps Entropia Universe, I am keeping the thread open.

However, valueless and derogatory posts such as

"George Bush/America/{insert country/politician/ideaology here} Suck!!!!"

will not be tolerated.

Ok.

One question regarding your policy in cases such as this one, so that I wont violate any regulations in the future:

Would a post such as "I do not agree with {George Bush/America/{insert country/politician/ideaology here} in this matter!" be tolerated in a thread such as this one?

No bad intentions, just want to make sure i got you point.