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Is your point that this should be punsished *because* there was real life intimidation involved, but not otherwise?

Yes. It's just a game stat with no value, just as the gold is a game stat with no value. Trading items like this is a mania. Eventually people will realize that they are worthless and no one will pay for them. No offense, but the judgements in other countries are more rational, since there was no theft involved, only computer tampering and threats. If game stats have value then people in the game can be held responsible for what happens. That would be completely and totally ridiculous.

[.oisyn]

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but the judgements in other countries are more rational

Depends on what you find rational, and I find your definition of rational not very rational. You completely ignore the sentimental value things can have for people. Instead, you solely concentrate on it's economical value. So in essense, you say that things that are free can't be stolen, which is totally ridiculous.

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If game stats have value then people in the game can be held responsible for what happens.

Not if it's part of the game.

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Not if it's part of the game.

It would, unfortunately. There could be cases for unfair trades or all kinds of things in the game that could be considered illegal if the game stats had value, which is why they don't.