I don't know that I have an opinion on Sony's Station Exchange thingy, but I can't see any reason why somebody should be less accountable for their actions online than they would be for their actions in any other setting.
At least, people who write and distribute computer viruses can be held accountable. People who sell stolen goods on ebay can be charged for their actions.
Any time that someone's actions affect another person, it makes sense that they should be held accountable for their actions.
What that means for roleplaying and in-game situations will vary from game to game. This is particularly true in MMO's where players join rival factions and are encouraged to attack their rivals, or tabletop RPGs where some element of deception or backstabbling might be designed into a scenario. But, I would argue that every time you interact with others it's more than "meaningless fantasy".
At least, people who write and distribute computer viruses can be held accountable. People who sell stolen goods on ebay can be charged for their actions.
Any time that someone's actions affect another person, it makes sense that they should be held accountable for their actions.
What that means for roleplaying and in-game situations will vary from game to game. This is particularly true in MMO's where players join rival factions and are encouraged to attack their rivals, or tabletop RPGs where some element of deception or backstabbling might be designed into a scenario. But, I would argue that every time you interact with others it's more than "meaningless fantasy".
Why can't we all just get along
--Pete
--Pete