Virtual Worlds

I tried out Second Life a while back and just didn't get it.

Did you just keep walkin' around or were you able to fly? One clip I saw about it that was really when this powerful character in second life was actually about 8 CP patients and their caretaker and they were all so engaged, it was a real 'wow' moment to watch them fly all over a virtual world from the seat of a wheelchair in real life.

I flew, but found it rather boring. Not much different that reading through the threads on here and seeing who's participating. The difference would be that by flying over in second life, you can see who is also reading that thread.

It would be more interesting to do a real virtual reality, using real places. We will be there one day with our microchips, which will allow people to track us. Someone on the net could fly over anyplace, via Google Earth, fly down to Grayton Beach and see who is at the RedBar or on the beach. blah, blah, blah. Think I'm kidding? Parents are already considering microchipping their kids in addition to their pets. Nano technology is changing the world.

Has anybody visited? Today I saw a special on gaming and how it is actually becoming way more interactive through these virtual worlds. There's even a virtual mall with real stores and merchandise. As easy as I got hooked to sowal, I've myself to the virtual worlds. What about ya'll? I guess it's probably secret if ya do, huh?

Yes. I have been tempted by some of this, though at present, SoWal is enough of an additction for me. What is the point of spending parts of your living days in an unfeeling, uncaring, imitatitve "puppet" of a real life?

Virtual world training for airline pilots in adverse flying conditions--YES!...Virtual houses of ill repute for horny old guys (or former senators or Presidents)--hmmm, Maybe?

I have enough problems just paying for real things, and am not willing to pay for virtual things.

I have enough problems just paying for real things, and am not willing to pay for virtual things.

AAAAWWW heck, just use virtual money!!!

It would be more interesting to do a real virtual reality, using real places. We will be there one day with our microchips, which will allow people to track us. Someone on the net could fly over anyplace, via Google Earth, fly down to Grayton Beach and see who is at the RedBar or on the beach. blah, blah, blah. Think I'm kidding? Parents are already considering microchipping their kids in addition to their pets. Nano technology is changing the world.

SJ, I knew you would be in there for the "Illuminati" and might even be into the "New world order " theory!
I knew we had something in common!;-)

AAAAWWW heck, just use virtual money!!!

Sounds good in theory, but they require that you purchase the virtual money with your Visa or Mastercard -- seriously.

Sounds good in theory, but they require that you purchase the virtual money with your Visa or Mastercard -- seriously.

And people really do this? Why?

An anti second life site is www.getafirstlife.com

And people really do this? Why?

Why does a doll need changes of clothes? Does she get them dirty while eating?

Why does a doll need changes of clothes? Does she get them dirty while eating?

What are you drinking?

What are you drinking?

skim milk. Why do you ask? I was simply pointing out with my question, that not all people spend money for logical reasons. Some choose to spend it in the virtual world by buying real estate for virtual store frontage and others choose to spend money in the real world on things which are unimportant, like Barbie getting a fur coat. I still cannot get over Barbie having a thong.

skim milk. Why do you ask? I was simply pointing out with my question, that not all people spend money for logical reasons. Some choose to spend it in the virtual world by buying real estate for virtual store frontage and others choose to spend money in the real world on things which are unimportant, like Barbie getting a fur coat. I still cannot get over Barbie having a thong.

It is painted on- she had no choice in undergarments. Like Ken having no choice in his lack of manliness.

I understand now,I think. But at least Barbie can get dressed and actually go somewhere.

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I understand now,I think. But at least Barbie can get dressed and actually go somewhere.

Yes, but she goes on only virtual dates in the mind of the person who drags her along.

Yes, but she goes on only virtual dates in the mind of the person who drags her along.

Not true She rides in our car and goes to lots of restaurants, and has even been photographed at the beach by Kurt! She has also completed 3 days of kindergarten. That girl gets around fo sho.

Maybe, but get her to tell you what she learned in three days of kindergarten, and ask her to tell you about the food she ate. I know she eats a little bit sometimes, but it is only virtual food.

...jdarg and SJ are having a virtual discussion about virtually nothing!

...jdarg and SJ are having a virtual discussion about virtually nothing!

Isn't that what usually happens on SoWal?

Isn't that what usually happens on SoWal?

...have you missed all my deep thoughts?

...jdarg and SJ are having a virtual discussion about virtually nothing!

Thanks for joining us with your virtual post about our virtual nothingness.

What are you drinking?

skim milk. Why do you ask?

This is why I love this place. Not even just "milk;" it has to be "skim milk."

I was simply pointing out with my question, that not all people spend money for logical reasons. Some choose to spend it in the virtual world by buying real estate for virtual store frontage and others choose to spend money in the real world on things which are unimportant, like Barbie getting a fur coat. I still cannot get over Barbie having a thong.

[/b]It is painted on- she had no choice in undergarments. Like Ken having no choice in his lack of manliness.

I understand now,I think. But at least Barbie can get dressed and actually go somewhere.

I just had a childhood flashback that made me laugh--I never liked Barbies (and after reading this, I think she was too high maintenance for me!) I didn't really like dolls, but I had Little People, which were the precursor to Cabbage Patch Kids. (The cloth version.) I had a whole drawer of clothes for them--they went everywhere but to school with me, and had to have outfits. Looking back, the sad part was that all their clothes were hand-me-downs from my mom's friends. Poor little welfare dolls...!

An anti second life site is www.getafirstlife.com

I just checked out that site, pretty funny. It says that First Life is a 3D analog world where server lag doesn't exist. It also says, "fornicate using your actual genitals."