Gamepolitics.com has covered a march undertaken by 200 or so avatars in World of Warcraft to support US Presidential election candidate Ron Paul, who's on the Republican side of the fence. Second Life is a regular venue for political discourse but it's fair to say World of Warcraft isn't a natural fit as there's no ability to create individual content to augment political … [Read more...] about US Presidential politics comes to World of Warcraft
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A new government’s genesis viewed from Second Life
ABC Island played host to an election night party, with lots of chat about unfolding events in the real world. The 'Australians' group in SL was also buzzing with a running commentary. It'd be an understatement to say those gathered on ABC island and the group chat were pro-Kevin Rudd: Numerous comments were expressed in regard to the ALP's broadband policy and its … [Read more...] about A new government’s genesis viewed from Second Life
F.I.R.E. – Second Life’s first native political party?
Last week I noticed a press release from Second Life political party, F.I.R.E. (it stands for Freedom, Improvement, Respect and Enjoyment). They've surveyed SL residents on their perceptions and clim to have a future agenda on a number of issues (see full press release below). There's understandably some scepticism and confusion around F.I.R.E.'s aims, particularly in an … [Read more...] about F.I.R.E. – Second Life’s first native political party?
The 2007 Federal Election a non-entity for Second Life
In June this year, I wrote a piece for Crikey.com.au on the lack of interest by Australian political parties in Second Life as a campaigning platform. I even contacted the offices of the Minister and Shadow Minister for Communications asking them for their thoughts on Second Life - with absolutely no response. Now that the 2007 Federal Election is underway, it's fairly safe to … [Read more...] about The 2007 Federal Election a non-entity for Second Life
Hillary Clinton’s SL Campaign Plans
As mentioned previously, Hillary Clinton has a campaign presence in SL. We took the opportunity to catch up with chairperson of the Hillary 2008 Group in Second Life, Padlurowncanoe Dibou. She's an educational technology director, Democrat member and mother or three. She's also very passionate about the benefits of Second Life for promoting policy debate. Lowell: Can you … [Read more...] about Hillary Clinton’s SL Campaign Plans