Click to see more posts by TD GoodliffeAgeplay virtual KP?

I can’t imagine any desire being normal — even roleplaying or “ageplay” as it’s being characterized in SL — that makes imaginary sexual acts with virtual avatars that look like children acceptable. Sounds to me like another sick variation on kiddy porn (KP)

I haven’t witnessed anything like this but I’d be leaning towards the abuse report route for this activity if I witnessed this in world. Robin Linden responds to this age play fantasy on the Linden Labs forums:

There are people in SL who are role-playing as children engaged in sexual activities. There are no real children involved. While not a Terms of Service violation (no illegal activity) it could be argued that this behavior is broadly offensive and therefore violates the community standards. “Content, communication, or behavior which involves intense strong language or expletives, nudity or sexual content, the depiction of sex or strong violence, or anything else broadly offensive must be contained within private land in areas rated Mature (M).” If this activity were in public areas (as was the case with the anime images) it would be viewed as being broadly offensive, and therefore unacceptable. What consenting adults do in private, however distasteful others may find it, is allowed under these standards.

Come to think of it, I’ve never seen an avatar period that looks like a child in my 3+ months of being in SL, have any other readers? I’m all for freedom of speech and would likely be against laws that would make illegal this type of activity in virtual worlds / MMOs, but I would sincerely hope Linden Labs would prohibit this activity from occuring in any public setting. I really have to wonder if this virtual fetish (is that the right way to characterize this?) goes too far. The whole concept is giving me the creeps, frankly. Your thoughts?

Hat tip to CNET for their article: Phony kids, virtual sex

April 12th, 2006 • TD Goodliffe • Second Life •

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