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Arowx
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September 6, 2013
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Should cyberspace be free or paid?

Simple question but as we could be on the brink of creating a new space for humans to exist within, should that cyberspace be free and open like the web or paid for like a game or service?

PS This topic is bound to be covered elsewhere so if you know of any videos, podcasts or links that discuss this issue please share?

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    ArowxAuthor
    Up and Coming
    September 12, 2013
    "cybereality" wrote:
    What if you got paid to be in cyberspace?

    For example, if you were the shopkeeper of a virtual store that sold virtual goods for real money.


    Great idea!

    But that brings in the problem of where could you take or use that virtual item, does it only work in the zone you're in or will it transform between zones e.g. a virtual pet - turns from a robot dog into a wolf when you transition from a sci-fi to fantasy zone.

    Or would you be getting paid in virtual money or real money, and if it's virtual currency would it only work in the zone where you work.
    VirtualJesus
    Up and Coming
    September 12, 2013
    "cybereality" wrote:
    What if you got paid to be in cyberspace?

    For example, if you were the shopkeeper of a virtual store that sold virtual goods for real money.


    Seems like it would be cheaper and easier to just use an AI shopkeeper.
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    cybereality
    Inspiring
    September 13, 2013
    "VirtualJesus" wrote:
    Seems like it would be cheaper and easier to just use an AI shopkeeper.

    Yes, but what fun is that?
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    ArowxAuthor
    Up and Coming
    September 13, 2013
    Probably cheaper stores will use AI shopkeepers but if you're after more complex cyberware items that cost more or high class fashion items then I expect they will use a personal sales assistant.
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