Thread: Unbanned but still banned

Originally Posted by gizmo

If you think thats bad, do some research on a video game called Second Life. I remember a friend of mine telling me that she was paying around $192US to own her own in-game island.

There are the idiots that pay for something that isn't real but there are also the people that profit off those idiots by selling in game items like cloths, houses, etc. In fact, Second Life (again do your own research so I don't have to explain it as it's a complicated process) has gotten so big on sales, that even companies like Dell and other major corporations have in-game businesses which make a profit from the idiots buying into "virtual property".

How Organizations Use The Platform | Second Life Grid

The only time I'd buy a facebook gift is if the proceeds were going to charity.

Actually, according to a news report I saw on G4, the average Second Life user logs on for 20 minutes. A month.

I downloaded it once, tried to design an avatar, got fed up with it and uninstalled it before ever interacting with anyone.

The game itself is free (for a basic account) and it does have certain elements that are interesting.

For example: We could all play the game, make an avatar, make a Lurking Mastermind business and have 3d staff meetings or something using voice. THAT would be cool, and then we could proceed to enjoy some virtual paintball or something.

You don't have to spend RL money if you don't want to, however that option is available.

Some people do go to the extreme though. Like one woman (out of probably hundreds or thousands) runs a RL business selling in-game property. She's even hired RL employees to build and design houses in game. She's made a very good RL living from selling 'fake' in-game 'things'.

and I have beachfront property in Arizona if anyone is interested in buying it.
These RL people and EL people are just caught up in a fad that will fade and they will look back on it and think "D'OH!"

My sister has one of those gift things on her Myspace... except they don't cost real money to give. Just a few clicks.