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Second Life Lawsuit Dropped By Taser, Bro

Remember that dumb-ass lawsuit Taser filed against Linden Lab, because Second Life users were selling and using taser-like devices? Well it’s been dropped, but it could come back.

Taser was looking $US75,000 from Linden Lab because they allowed virtual Tasers to be sold in the game they run. Turns out they very swiftly dismissed their own complaint because Linden never replied to the original filing. Its voluntary dismissal was filed in May but was just now reported – not like we expected them to issue a press release on it.

The case was withdrawn “without prejudice,” which doesn’t mean it’s an equal-opportunity employer – it means the complaint can be brought up again if Taser so chooses. Here’s some free legal advice: don’t. Just focus on making your weapons so our cops can jolt grandma, OK?

Taser Drops Linden Lab Lawsuit
[Virtual Worlds via GamePolitics]

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  • Devil_Dan

    @Yamato: Don't force lightning me, bro!

    Devil_Dan

  • DoktorGoku

    From reading this post, it is obvious that Mr. Good thoroughly enjoys Tasers and often speaks at length about his fondness for the devices, as well as the company that makes them. The photo used helps illustrate this, as well- utilizing a well-known cinematic icon to help illuminate the position.

  • Bokusatsu_Tenshi

    LOL Taser... good luck trying to milk a cow that's already been dead and rotting for ages.

    But I hope they continue with the lawsuits. Because Taser will shurely spend more money on the process than the ammount they'll be able to profit from it... a valuable lesson it'd be.

    Bokusatsu_Tenshi

  • Matt Ghilarducci

    http://boiseguardian.com/2009/07/23/is-taser-in-ass-torture/

    Matt Ghilarducci

  • dansyndrome

    That is just sad....picking on second life?
    I say let the shut-ins have their tasers!

  • Pult|Ost - Dark Days Are Coming

    Tasertime

  • saady87

    Taser, Bro....haha, I see what you did their.

    saady87

  • Bob-a

    Bro, you just totally blew my mind...a video game lawsuit which doesn't include violence or Tim ("Edge") Langdell.

  • Man in the mirror

    And I just expected news that a real crime took place, that people we're using Second Life as a black market for real weapons, and I find this silly thing.

    Man in the mirror

  • Spenze

    @Pult|Ost - Dark Days Are Coming: i don't think anyone's copy written that... YET!

    Spenze

  • Strom Thurmond

    At least this suit didn't end in douchiness- it just started in it.

  • Yamato

    @rookybeats: DONT TAZE ME BRO!

  • Pult|Ost - Dark Days Are Coming

    So what about the fact that you can attach penors to your limbs and penors on your penors and join S&M clubs... or so I've heard.

  • rookybeats

    What? Tasers in Second Life?


    What did they do to you?

    rookybeats

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