Another response to Libertarianism = Anarchy:
Another response to Libertarianism = Anarchy:
From the LA Times, 9/2/02:
Online Bullies Give Grief to Gamers
At their genesis, these [interactive multiplayer] games were meant to be online Camelots where players adhered to a code of honor, but instead they quickly descended into anarchy. Stealing, killing, taunting and other forms of bad behavior against online characters mushroomed overnight. Experienced players would stalk novice players, called newbies, and kill them repeatedly.
Griefers also can form a virtual mafia, blocking access to desirable areas of the game and demanding bribes. They also run cartels by hoarding game components, such as eye of newt or red hair dye, and charging inflated prices.
Rob's comment
Since we'll never see a libertarian society in reality, these unregulated virtual worlds are the next best thing. In a world without government rule, chaos inevitably ensues. Violent people kill others; selfish people exploit others. Given human nature, no other result is possible.
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