IBM says, "Be a good 3D Netizen"

If you are going to represent your business or your brand, you need to present yourself as a professional. While no one wants to place real world rules on activities taking place in the virtual world, it may be a good idea. With recent problems with predators and stalkers in the multiverse, it may become a necessity.


IBM writes guidelines for virtual worlds - USATODAY.com- read complete article

IBM's rules — which apply to Second Life, Entropia Universe, Forterra, There.com and other worlds — are logical extensions of the real world: Don't discuss intellectual property with unauthorized people. Don't discriminate or harass. . . .

. . . Intel is also drafting a tip sheet and plans to offer a voluntary course later this year for employees who use blogs, social media sites and virtual worlds.

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Just as bloggers had to deal with issues of transparency, honesty and disclosure, so will the 3D Netizen. It is going to be a painful process to watch. Maybe IBM will let their employees adopt an after hours avatar.

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