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Dragon Tax?
Legal Affairs ^
| Jan 06
| Julian Dibbell
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 ...
TOPICS: Business/Economy; Culture/Society
KEYWORDS: onlinegames; taxes
This article made me stop and think for a second. At first it seemed goofy, but then I started wondering if it made sense or not. I think it still seems kind of goofy, but I enjoyed thinking about it, anyways, so I thought I'd share it.
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posted on
01/06/2006 2:07:55 PM PST
by
munchtipq
To: munchtipq
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."
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posted on
01/06/2006 2:14:14 PM PST
by
domenad
(In all things, in all ways, at all times, let honor guide me.)
To: domenad
Leroy Jenkins for President of teh Interweb!
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posted on
01/06/2006 2:15:17 PM PST
by
Rastus
To: Sofa King
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posted on
01/06/2006 2:16:35 PM PST
by
rattrap
To: Rastus
Leeeeeeerrrrrooooooyyyyyy!
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posted on
01/06/2006 2:22:35 PM PST
by
orionblamblam
(A furore Normannorum libra nos, Domine)
To: Rastus
Leeeeeeeeeeeerooooooy Jenkiiiiiiiiiiiins!
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posted on
01/06/2006 2:22:40 PM PST
by
M203M4
To: munchtipq
News Headlines:
Modern Day Alchemist taxed at 95% tax rate since he can create gold out of lead.
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posted on
01/06/2006 2:23:17 PM PST
by
Redcitizen
(My tagline can beat up your honor tagline)
To: munchtipq; Quick1; indcons; somniferum; KoRn; Duke Nukum; expat_brit; Galactic Overlord-In-Chief; ..
Video game ping!
If you want on or off this list, Freepmail me
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posted on
01/06/2006 3:10:23 PM PST
by
Sofa King
(A wise man uses compromise as an alternative to defeat. A fool uses it as an alternative to victory.)
To: Dashing Dasher; Slings and Arrows
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
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posted on
01/06/2006 3:20:08 PM PST
by
Ultra Sonic 007
(The opposite of Progress is Congress)
To: munchtipq
some wackjob in japan MURDERED another wackjob over a VIRTUAL SWORD!!! don' remember the name of the game.
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posted on
01/06/2006 3:29:33 PM PST
by
Chode
(American Hedonist ©®)
To: munchtipq
A dragon tax? Trogdor is most displeased.
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posted on
01/06/2006 3:29:55 PM PST
by
Quick1
To: Quick1
Form 1080EZ will be burninated (along with the countryside)
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