Infopirate.org

An eBay spokesperson says anyone who repeatedly tries to sell virtual goods will be punished. So much for eBay founder-chairman Pierre Omidyar, who also invested in Linden Lab, makers of the virtual world Second Life.

""We think there is an open question about whether Second Life should be regarded as a game." said eBay. So what the hell is Second Life, exactly?

Retailer Sears Holdings Corp. is looking to connect with consumers in a new way and drive sales of home goods by opening a showroom in the virtual world of Second Life.

Real Goods in a Virtual World
By: Jacob Ruytenbeek

In today’s world it’s difficult for any medium to large company to compete without conducting business internationally. Many times, even small businesses can take advantage of sourcing products from around the world to cut down on their bottom line. The ease of conducting e-business has also encouraged if not required businesses to sell their goods and services worldwide. If the world has gone global, what other markets are there to sell to? Second Life has created some creative opportunities to combine real life with the virtual life.

Again, someone seems to believe it is good to tax the people who produce the goods and services in SL (and Wow).*Tax Treatment of Players in Second...