some wackjob in japan MURDERED another wackjob over a VIRTUAL SWORD!!! don' remember the name of the game.
Posted on 01/06/2006 2:07:55 PM PST by munchtipq
IF YOU HAVEN'T MISSPENT HOURS battling an Arctic Ogre Lord near an Ice Dungeon or been equally profligate spending time reading the published works of the Internal Revenue Service, you probably haven't wondered whether the United States government will someday tax your virtual winnings from games played over the Internet. The real question is, Why hasn't it happened already?
(Excerpt) Read more at legalaffairs.org ...
Heheh. You might just hear this at a nerd political gathering someday:
"Vote Democrat and they'll raise your dragon taxes."
"Republicans cut schooling for orc children."
"Maverick Senator McCain in scandal for accepting dwarf contributions."
Leroy Jenkins for President of teh Interweb!
ping!
Leeeeeeerrrrrooooooyyyyyy!
Leeeeeeeeeeeerooooooy Jenkiiiiiiiiiiiins!
News Headlines:
Modern Day Alchemist taxed at 95% tax rate since he can create gold out of lead.
Ping over!
Next thing you'll know, DU will be lambasting a wizard for becoming the next Karl Rove (he can see the future don't ya know), and feminists will be criticizing Dark Elfs for wearing revealing clothing. :P
some wackjob in japan MURDERED another wackjob over a VIRTUAL SWORD!!! don' remember the name of the game.
A dragon tax? Trogdor is most displeased.
Form 1080EZ will be burninated (along with the countryside)
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