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Human and Non-Human Aspects of Governance and Regulation of MMOGs


Aphra Kerr


National University of Ireland Maynooth

Stefano De Paoli


Ahref Foundation

Max Keatinge


National University of Ireland Maynooth
September 12, 2011


Abstract:     
This paper explores aspects of governance in massively multiplayer online games (MMOGs), a subset of the larger games industry. It outlines five technologies of governance commonly used in MMOGs and contrasts and compares how these technologies are used in Eve Online, World of Warcraft and Tibia. Drawing upon contemporary theories of governance and post-panoptic surveillance theories, and building upon previous work on governance in MMOGS , this paper explores the human and non-human aspects of governance in online games and the potential implications of post-panoptic regimes of governance for online experiences more generally.

Number of Pages in PDF File: 23

Keywords: governance, online games, MMOGs, paratext

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Kerr, Aphra, De Paoli, Stefano and Keatinge, Max, Human and Non-Human Aspects of Governance and Regulation of MMOGs (September 12, 2011). Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=1926196

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Aphra Kerr (Contact Author)
National University of Ireland Maynooth ( email )
Department of Sociology
North Campus
Maynooth, Co. Kildare NA
Ireland
HOME PAGE: http://sociology.nuim.ie/people/dr-aphra-kerr
Stefano De Paoli
Ahref Foundation ( email )
Vicolo Dalla Piccola 12
Trento, 38122
Italy
HOME PAGE: http://www.ahref.eu/eng
Max Keatinge
National University of Ireland Maynooth ( email )
Maynooth, County Kildare
Ireland
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