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PfcHammer

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Wed May-19-04 01:24 PM
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Virtual devils curse Internet church

http://www.reuters.co.uk/newsPackageArticle.jhtml?type=oddlyEnoughNews&storyID=5190242§ion=news

Virtual devils curse Internet church
Wed 19 May, 2004 11:00

By Jason Hopps

LONDON (Reuters) - The world's first Internet church has fallen victim to a plague of virtual demons, some of whom have been logging on as Satan and unleashing strings of expletives during sermons.

The "Church of Fools" was launched last week as a unique chance for Christians to worship interactively by choosing a "3D" animated character who could kneel, sing hymns, talk to others, hear a sermon, or shout "Hallelujah".

The site attracts between 5,000 and 10,000 worshippers daily and those who log on can also give money to a collection plate via mobile phone.

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But the strongest measure against the unruly will be the online equivalent of damnation: wardens will be able to smite the wicked by instantly logging them out of the church if they misbehave.

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Hilarious ! Which ones of you are responsible for this ?

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politicat

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Wed May-19-04 04:50 PM
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1. Not first, though.

I have been a proud Virian for several years.

http://virus.lucifer.com/

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Chicago Democrat

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Wed May-19-04 05:11 PM
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5. Interesting site...Where is the "lucifer" part?

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Barrett808

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Wed May-19-04 04:52 PM
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2. Seems the obvious recourse is for sysadmins to create a "hell" room

And banish the "devils" there. Avatars who fall from grace could also be sent there to experience the torments of the virtual damned.

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info being

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Wed May-19-04 05:03 PM
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3. That's actually a great idea

A hell room for hate-filled freepers.

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PaDUer

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Wed May-19-04 05:08 PM
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4. Ever see the freepers in church?

They think they're holier than thou but are the biggest crooks going! Hypocrites!

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Wind Dancer

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Wed May-19-04 05:12 PM
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6. LOL!

Edited on Wed May-19-04 05:17 PM by FrustratedDemInNC

It would be way over crowded.

(in response to "info being")

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davidinalameda

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Wed May-19-04 05:14 PM
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7. isn't that freeperville?

isn't that virtual hell over there already

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