I've been watching issues on the boards, and in game, and as a minor in political science with a focus on conflict and negotiation, I've been pondering a few things.
Specifically the thread on inworld enforcement made me wonder, can someone voluntarily waive their TOS rights?
Stick with me here, i'm just idly wondering.
If I had a product, and handed it to someone else to script, and we had an agreement that stated "If I use or sell this product as my own, I waive my right to the TOS and open myself to attacks from the other party or their associates" or something (Please pardon the wording, I'm no good at legaleese).... is that okay?
Its a bit of rough justice, to be sure, but that sadly seems to be the only thing that has an effect since most people lack honor and honesty in my experiences.
And since there is no such thing as government or police in SL, which is good, seems to me that an older form of direct action is the way to make sure things get done.
But perhaps that is a bit of a Mafia-esq approach. I dunno. Thoughts/opinions/people who can tell me that this isn't even possible?
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