Gimme back my couch!!!

[Malevolent]

This gave me a laugh...


Here’s how you know your local police force has too much time on its hands:
According to the Telegraph, cops in Amsterdam are planning to arrest five teens for stealing virtual furniture from other players rooms in Habbo Hotel, a popular online game slash social networking site.
The investigators believe the Habbo bust represents a first in online law enforcement.
No doubt.
A police spokesman said the stolen items were valued at about US$1,400:

We are trying to bring charges of theft. It is a little difficult and new. There has not yet been a judgment in a case like this. The furniture may not be physical objects but because it represents a certain value we think theft is involved.

The suspects apparently obtained control of the items by conning other Habbo residents out of the login information.
GP: Is this really a case for law enforcement? Can’t the Sulake Corp., which operates Habbo Hotel, deal with the griefing and restore the virtual items to the proper accounts? Is there no real crime in Amsterdam these days?


taken from: http://gamepolitics.com/2007/11/15/d...iture-thieves/

[Mhurron]

Re: Gimme back my couch!!!

conning other Habbo residents out of the login information.

Fraud is illegal. Greifing is using the games mechanics against someone, this is outside the game. It isn't really any different then any other cybercrime or fraud crime such as a 419 scam.

[Balfree]

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I don't see why it's so ridiculous? Real money is involved..

[Mhurron]

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I don't see why it's so ridiculous? Real money is involved..

Virtual thugs like to think the real world doesn't apply to anything they do on their systems.

[Nataka]

Re: Gimme back my couch!!!

Yeah I think it makes sense, especially considering those couches cost money.

(though admitting, I find it ridiculous that someone would pay $1400 for virtual furniture but I digress.)

[Pillowcase]

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Oh my God that game is for 'tards.

[Malevolent]

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Oh my God that game is for 'tards.

...sounds like the prepubescent, illegitimate and uneducated responce you'll find on youtube comments.

[Telera]

Re: Gimme back my couch!!!

Perhaps it was worded badly, but it does seem a rather boring and asinine endeavor. Those little games like that aren't much worth the playing, and if I was going to spend 1.4k on virtual items like some gilbuyer... I'd just buy gil.

Not that I'd ever buy gil, but if I was going to blow real money for fake game shit, I'd make it worth it.

[Effedup]

Re: Gimme back my couch!!!

Perhaps it was worded badly, but it does seem a rather boring and asinine endeavor. Those little games like that aren't much worth the playing, and if I was going to spend 1.4k on virtual items like some gilbuyer... I'd just buy gil.

Not that I'd ever buy gil, but if I was going to blow real money for fake game shit, I'd make it worth it.

Seriously, who the hell steals furniture? I mean, even in real life that's just hysterical. How can a judge keep a straight face while hearing people whine about a virtual couch. I'm gonna have to try and keep up on this, I REALLY need to hear the opening statements to this, if it ever goes to trial...

The suspects apparently obtained control of the items by conning other Habbo residents out of the login information.

Since it cost someone real money, that sucks, but c'mon people, how hard is it to protect your shit nowadays? How many couches must be stolen before people get wise?? ^^

[Pillowcase]

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...sounds like the prepubescent, illegitimate and uneducated responce you'll find on youtube comments.

Chuck Norris once walked down a street with an erection... Only he survived.

[Feba]

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You all have no idea how hard it is to resist going to /b/ and getting their take on the situation.


COURT'S CLOSED?

[TheGrandMom]

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Chuck Norris once walked down a street with an erection... Only he survived.

Um...wow....seriously? You necro'd a thread with a response like that? Was that seriously necessary. Oh wait...I guess your epeen was insulted.....

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