When it comes to copyright, whether or not to register their site is one of the most difficult questions a webmaster has to answer. However, with the system tilted against the Web, the answer for most of us is painfully clear.

The virtual world of Second Life has experienced a severe spike in the amount of content theft in recent months generating massive protests and user outrage. So what exactly is going on in SL and how can it change the Web?

Sometimes it is wise to take a moment and go back over some of the basics, both to serve as a refresher for those who have read the site for a long time and as an aid to new readers.