Socially|Mundane

So apparently Second Life can save you a lot of real life money, and learn you better as well.

Ran across a blog posting by Anthony Doesburg that caught my attention, where he goes on about how it's easier, more convenient, less costly and easier to learn (well, you learn more, faster,) virtually than you would in real life. This does mat a lot of sense. As for the first item, up to the better learning part, I would have to answer 'well, duh.'

I don't mean that sarcastically or as any slight against anyone only now realizing this. Virtual worlds tend to give a very close approximation to, well proximity. You actually feel like you are in the room with all these other people who just might be literally scattered across the globe. The real one.

So it is not surprise that it costs less, is more convenient and once you get the hang of actually moving around and the control system - actually quite pleasant. Of course, just like every other single "news" story about Second Life, "sex" has to be brung into it. yes, maybe just a warning to newcomers (but that's why they all come to Second Life, right?)

Though maybe only about 15% of the population actually frequents the ... er... red light districts, I agree the economy does get a large boost from the "sex" trade. However, such a statement might be misleading.

Many who build their giant mansions will deck it out with nice furniture. Practically all furniture in Second Life include the naughty-naughty animations system. So, whether that person or couple is really into that or not, they are adding to the "sex" trade without even trying or intending to. Dipshit.


But, it is more fun and sensational to phrase it this way, isn't it?
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