A video guide to the Second Life Terms of Service
by Tateru Nino 
Nov 2nd 2009 at 11:00AM
Filed under: Video, Guides, News items, Second Life, Academic, Virtual worlds
'I cannot read the fiery letters,' said Frodo in a quavering voice.
'No,' said Gandalf, 'but I can. The letters are English, of an ancient mode, but the language is that of Lawyers, which I will not utter here. But this in the Common Tongue is what is said, close enough:
'You agree to review and adhere to the guidelines on using "Second Life," "SL," "Linden," the Eye-in-Hand logo, and Linden Lab's other trademarks, service marks, trade names, logos, domain names, taglines, and trade dress..'
He paused, and then said slowly in a deep voice: 'These are the Master Rules, the Terms of Service that rule all accounts.'
Well, a joint-project of Rhys Moult with Curtin University and the Tabor Adelaide iYouth Project has produced a video which essentially summarizes the 7,500 word Second Life Terms of Service in a straightforward and easy-to-digest form. It's top work, and you can check it out, after the fold.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Saxon said on 12:18PM 11-02-2009
Very nicely done! There is a special place in my heart for those who can simplify.
I'd like to hand out a pointer to this great piece for new residents...
if the ToS and Nemesis permit. ;-)
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Ari Blackthorne said on 7:14PM 11-02-2009
It's a good concept. But that "musical" sound is way too much and just causes teeth-grinding by the time you make it half-way through.
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Nadine Neddings said on 9:40PM 11-02-2009
It came across as a little bit alarmist to me. On the other hand, they seem to be absolutely correct on each point, from a purely technical/legal standpoint (which is the point I guess).
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surfpenguin said on 9:02AM 11-06-2009
I'd like to see someone do one of these for WoW, just to see the difference between SL and 'traditional' MMOs EULAs...
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