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drakokirby

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Posted October 24, '08 3:53am UTC

Well, just right now, I went to Yahoo and saw this odd topic.

http://videogames.yahoo.com/feature/online-divorcee-jailed-after-killing-virtual-hubby/1259111

Looks like even online marriage won't go so well. What I don't get it having yourself fined or jailed for killing someone online... on an mmorpg.

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ManUtd4life096

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Farmer

Posted November 14, '08 11:15pm UTC

....It's things like these that make me lose faith in the Human Race.

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globdog76

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Nomad

Posted November 15, '08 12:02am UTC

thats so wierd (giggle)

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silversword

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Nomad

Posted November 18, '08 12:51am UTC

I used to play maplestory. I hope I don't have her on my "friends" list.

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thepyro222

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Peasant

Posted November 18, '08 1:00am UTC

I'm overwhelmed at the stupidity of people today... Funny as hell tho

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GreatestSoloEver

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Nomad

Posted November 18, '08 1:08am UTC

That is hilarious!

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Roadripper

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Farmer

Posted November 18, '08 1:42am UTC

Oh jeez! Its creepy enough to date someone on a child's game. They are adults and playing this. And, the dude was dumb enough that when his "character" died virtually, he called the cops. >.>

~RR~

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LlamaSnipes

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Nomad

Posted November 18, '08 2:09am UTC

Ha one word...Sad.

It's really stupid how people can get mad over pointless things like that

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russianfreak

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Posted November 19, '08 5:58am UTC

i thinkthat was LOL FUNNY

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MisterSharpShooter

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Posted November 22, '08 2:54pm UTC

Heres the story

TOKYO: A 43-year-old Japanese woman whose sudden divorce in a virtual game world made her so angry that she killed her online husband's digital persona has been arrested on suspicion of hacking, police said Thursday.

The woman, who is jailed on suspicion of illegally accessing a computer and manipulating electronic data, used his identification and password to log onto popular interactive game "Maple Story" to carry out the virtual murder in mid-May, a police official in northern Sapporo said on condition of anonymity, citing department policy.

"I was suddenly divorced, without a word of warning. That made me so angry," the official quoted her as telling investigators and admitting the allegations.

The woman had not plotted any revenge in the real world, the official said.

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She has not yet been formally charged, but if convicted could face a prison term of up to five years or a fine up to $5,000.

Players in "Maple Story" raise and manipulate digital images called "avatars" that represent themselves, while engaging in relationships, social activities and fighting against monsters and other obstacles.

The woman used login information she got from the 33-year-old office worker when their characters were happily married, and killed the character. The man complained to police when he discovered that his beloved online avatar was dead.

Copyright (c) 2008 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without the prior written authority of The Associated Press.

Heres the story\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nTOKYO: A 43-year-old Japanese woman whose sudden divorce in a virtual game world made her so angry that she killed her online husband's digital persona has been arrested on suspicion of hacking, police said Thursday. \r\n\r\nThe woman, who is jailed on suspicion of illegally accessing a computer and manipulating electronic data, used his identification and password to log onto popular interactive game "Maple Story" to carry out the virtual murder in mid-May, a police official in northern Sapporo said on condition of anonymity, citing department policy. \r\n\r\n"I was suddenly divorced, without a word of warning. That made me so angry," the official quoted her as telling investigators and admitting the allegations. \r\n\r\nThe woman had not plotted any revenge in the real world, the official said. \r\n\r\n\r\nHOT GAME OF THE WEEK: FAR CRY 2\r\nShe has not yet been formally charged, but if convicted could face a prison term of up to five years or a fine up to $5,000. \r\n\r\nPlayers in "Maple Story" raise and manipulate digital images called "avatars" that represent themselves, while engaging in relationships, social activities and fighting against monsters and other obstacles. \r\n\r\nThe woman used login information she got from the 33-year-old office worker when their characters were happily married, and killed the character. The man complained to police when he discovered that his beloved online avatar was dead. \r\n\r\nCopyright (c) 2008 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without the prior written authority of The Associated Press.