World of Warcraft is a Series of Taxable Tubes

When money is being exchanged for goods, even if the currency is make believe and the products are virtual healing potions and rides on gryphons, if enough of it is happening you can bet our government will perk up its little ears. The smashing success of World of Warcraft and other online role playing games has pushed this new economy over that threshold and now Congress is organizing hearings.

Of course, this isn’t about taxation.