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Edited to say 2012 sounds a reasonable assumption to me for some kind of MUVE used by people generally although it may not be second life. I'd predict we'll have 3D projection systems by then a la star wars.

Edited 2 Feb 08, 10:59 PM by DDDDom

For those who knock Second Life I would like to tell you about a place which was opened and run by a disabled guy. I went there myself to see what it was like and found a lot of people there who were disabled in real life. The ones who were in wheelchairs in real life actually made wheelchairs for their avatars to sit in. These people organised live musicians to come play at their dances and events. There was a mix of disabled and non disabled people. I saw the way they all mixed together and helped each other to build this place and what pleasure they all got from it, and indeed still do. I talked to many of them and made friends. This is only one small part of second life. There are an enormous amount of things to do there.

I have seen sailing where lots of skills are involved and where people in RL actually race and enjoy teaching others. Its not all about sex, its about life and meeting people from all over the world.

Yes there are good BDSM places too and I have met many people who enjoy this kind of meeting and socialising.

It doesn't mean because people are on SL that they dont have a life. You make what you want of it.

I might add that its important to give it at least 3 weeks and ask questions and learn. Its actuallly quite easy.

Now they have voice its much better.

I have a dog which I have actually trained to do tricks. These dogs have been very cleverly scripted to actually enable you to teach them to do most things real dogs do.

And actually after a hard day at work its nice to relax, dance, listen to music, meet friends, build, script,take part in BDSM events, sell. I have enjoyed shopping for nice clothes, make up, shoes, and of course plants and flowers for my garden. Lets face it who wants to go out every night!!! Oh and another thing, when its snowing, raining and windy outside what better than to sit on a beach in SL or ride on a boat with lovely sunsets.

Go on, go try it, and this time dont give in so easily.

why poison your liver when I could eat it for you?

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MissC87 wrote: I am hardly self-satisfied. I think life is quite sh*t to be honest with you. But- in my opinion- we only live once and we should try and make the most of it. I do understand that this is impossible for some people- and I do sympathise. I'm so glad that technology is there for them nowadays so they can get on and enjoy such things as Second Life. ...which actually sounds quite fun...in moderation.

You seem to have changed your stance somewhat. Your original posting implied that people in Second Life didn't have real lives, unlike yourself. Glad that you have revised that opinion slightly.

So this next paragraph isn't directed at you, then.

Those who feel that people who go in Second Life are 'sad', or need to get a 'real life' should be aware of the fact that actually there is no difference at all between being in that place and posting messages on here, other than the fact that sl is far more immersive and therefore more time-consuming. Before they start patronising others and explaining how inferior they are, they will have to explain away that rather important fact.

Despite the fact that I have been there since 2003, I am ashamed to say that I'm not sure how you do that. But anyway, a good place to start is Alphaville. It's easy enough to get there by opening the map, doing a search on the name, and then teleporting there. It is run by Vivienne DaGuerre, who has built it in American Victorian style, and who tries to keep it mainstream BDSM as much as possible. If there is no one there when you go, try taking the tour by clicking on a carriage.

Bear in mind that you need a fast computer and a good video card. You are also faced with a very steep learning curve. I think these two facts are why so many people dismiss sl without really trying it. They go in, find they can't move, or don't know how to move or speak or go anywhere, and give up. It is worth persevering. And it is essential to go through the orientation process before you start.

Incidentally, for those into classical music, the Leeds Sinfonia are performing there on Saturday with a programme of Mozart and Shostakovitch.

For those who are there, please call me up some time. My name there is Selador Cellardoor, and I live in Umber.

Edited 3 Feb 08, 5:43 PM by Prunesquallor

Nope that looks very amateurish. SL is more lifelike

"How tired I am of keeping a mask on my countenance..." William Beckford, 1787