Second Life Prostitution

Just something to lol at.

On January 11, 2008, Linden Lab banned virtual prostitution. According to the post on the company’s blog, the change in policy has been brought about by many complaints about many in-world “whores” not delivering the services that they promise. These “whores” often promise an unusually high rate of satisfaction, while charging a higher than standard amount to their customers. “Johns” are left, high and dry after these dirty sluts TP out - leaving upset “would-be depositors” with nothing to show for their investments.

Here is the exact post:

“As of January 15, 2008, it will be prohibited to offer sex or any other escort service for a fee (whether in L$ or other currency) from any avatar, such as a stripper or prostitute, located in Second Life, without proof of an applicable medical clearance and real life Pimp Permission Form. We’re implementing this policy after reviewing Resident complaints, sexual activities, and the law, and we’re doing it to protect our Residents and the integrity of our morals.

There is no workable alternative. The so-called escorts are not operated, overseen or insured by Linden Lab (that we know of), nor can we predict which will fail or when. And Linden Lab isn’t, and can’t start acting as, a virtual pimp or prostitution regulator.”

If I even had any respect left for this game, I have lost the rest of it that I was holding on to.


Links
http://lindenlab.com/
http://secondlife.com/