What's wrong with this lawyer?!

This is the opinion that was previously published online: you play games for the thrill, and the moment you get these things, you've already had your fun, so these things naturally shouldn't have property attributes.

"Moreover, Ju Haiqing, after topping up, during the gaming process, obtained sensory satisfaction, mental pleasure, and the gameplay experience in the virtual world, enjoying the fun of playing the game."

"Therefore, it wouldn't make sense for my side to provide compensation."

The netizens in the live stream were a bit dizzy at this point, because it felt like both sides made sense...

On one hand, these accounts can be bought and sold, which indicates they are valuable; on the other hand, gaming is after all for enjoyment...

Upon hearing this, Old Tang immediately spoke up: "Judgment Chief, may I ask the other party a few questions?"

The Judgment Chief, who had been silently facing the camera, spoke up: "You may."

Looking at Zhou Xianying, Old Tang asked: "You believe that Ju Haiqing has already enjoyed the pleasure during the gaming process, but considering the specific circumstances of the game, these game characters and items can provide long-lasting enjoyment for him, do you agree?"

"Or are you implying that the defendant's game could only offer players three seconds of happiness?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Xianying hurriedly said, "Certainly not, a game can bring players continuous happiness."

This was a live court hearing; she absolutely dared not admit to this issue, which was a pure question of motive.

Old Tang finally smiled upon hearing this: "So my question is, how long does one have to enjoy a game character or item before it can be considered that they have fully enjoyed its property attributes?"

Anyway, this is all about splitting hairs. You say it's thrilling, which I agree with, but to say it was just a momentary thrill at the time, I cannot accept that. Topping up wasn't for just a moment's thrill.

For example, you grind countless times in Stratholme and finally get the Skeleton Warhorse - was it thrilling? Indeed, it was thrilling.

But then, if the game shuts down a few days later, how much "thrill" are you missing in between?

This leads to the next question: for how long do I have to enjoy the Skeleton Warhorse before I've fully enjoyed its property attributes?

Furthermore, it raises yet another question, after I've had my fill of thrills, I can sell the account to others, letting everyone else have a go - would you consider that as having fully enjoyed it?

Then, there's one more question: During the leveling process, an ordinary item drops by chance - how long does the thrill from that ordinary item last compared to the Skeleton Warhorse?

Plainly speaking, it's all due to the lack of thorough laws and regulations. Old Tang really doesn't think an item should be compensated for just because it's an item; rare and ordinary are two different concepts.

But now, the reason he speaks like this is to educate the gaming company, to not be so domineering, and when it's time to offer compensation to the players, they must do so!
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Zhou Xianying's face began to show confusion, or perhaps she hadn't thought about it too deeply...

The other side kept talking about "how long is thrilling," which sounded somewhat bewildering to her.

In fact, not just Zhou Xianying, even the Judgment Chief was somewhat taken aback, poor fellow in his forties, now trying hard to follow these discussions.

However, the live broadcasting room was full of joy, because Old Tang's words really struck a chord with them.

"Exactly, these things can bring me happiness for a long time!"

"Wow, this perspective is brilliant, so now I'm starting to worry about the Judgment Chief, he seems a bit confused too..."

At home, Du Junfeng was furiously typing away. He hadn't known what to say before, but listening to Tang Fangjing's words, it was like seeing the light.

Whether or not it has property attributes, it does, and whether it counts as a game service, it does.

It's just that the service duration is uncertain, and in the event of service cessation causing loss, compensation should indeed be provided by logic.

Zhou Xianying was stuttering, truly at a loss for words.

Seeing that Zhou Xianying couldn't come up with an answer, Old Tang continued: "See, you can't even distinguish between them yourself, so how can you generalize and define that the fun of gaming has already been enjoyed?"

Finally, the Judgment Chief spoke: "Alright, does the defendant have anything else to add? Nothing, right? The court debate has concluded, the court is adjourned."

He truly feared what else Tang Fangjing might say.

The case wouldn't be judged on the spot, so the live broadcast was quickly terminated, and the netizens moved their excited discussions to other online spaces.

Many people posted Old Tang's previous words online for everyone to comment on, which stirred up quite a fervor.

After Zhou Xianying turned off the camera, behind her, Director Fang sighed: "This Tang Fangjing..."

The other party's logic was very clear, proving that these items have property attributes, then refuting the company's standpoint on having "already enjoyed the pleasure." They succeeded in both.

Their side was utterly defeated...

The only problem is that it's not easy to assign a monetary value to these properties, but don't forget, the court has a move: discretionary judgment.

When it comes to deciding how much to award, making a discretionary call is no issue.

"It's nothing to worry about, just continue with the appeal, and even if we really lose, the compensation won't be much, don't worry, Zhou." Director Fang said.

Zhou Xianying nodded with a wry smile; she figured this time she must have embarrassed herself quite a bit.

On the other side, in the Consumer Association office, a leader turned off the computer, then immediately made a phone call.

"Hello, Lawyer Tang, I think your previous proposal was quite good, we can explore this aspect, the Consumer Association should be committed to protecting consumer rights!"