Spying on Avatars Okay? Air Force Prof says Yes.

Virtually Blind is looking for some feedback regarding what Professor George Stein, Director of the Cyberspace and Information Operations Study Center at Air War College, recently said at a seminar on security issues and emerging technology!

However, Professor Stein said there is a real possibility the United States can develop intelligence from these sites, and private sites are not as private as some people might believe. He said the Supreme Court has ruled that avatars are not real people, thus they are not governed by laws.

“Since these avatars aren’t real people, the courts can’t have too much of a problem with us spying on them,” he said. “The sites also offer long-term opportunities for covert influencing activities.”

This offends me somehow.  So I'd like to ask you all to assist in the tracking down of case law that proves or disproves this craziness.  Benjamin Duranske from VB has even heard back from Professor Stein regarding the law he was referring to, so let's hear what you guys have to say about people spying on you in game!

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