Virtual Cultures

And now, your moment of zen

Click here for your moment of zen.* *For those not in the know, the Daily Show, from which this phrase was co-opted is in a hiatus due to the writer's strike, which makes this especially apt.

"Baby Grace" and WoW

I was interviewed last week by Eyder Peralta of the Houston Chronicle about the "Baby Grace" case, which, predictably, some members of the press is trying to tie to the fact that the two child-murderers met playing World of Warcraft. Refreshingly, the reporter I talked to was happy to reprint my take on the connection: "With about 10 million players, and only two willing to do what these two did, it's not a meaningful percentage." Click here for the whole article.