1. NoR AMV - Armies Gathering 2. Anna's day out in Second Life 3. We Love Organica … [Read more...] about Weekend Whimsy
Have your say on the internet filter: it’s delayed but not forgotten
Sorry, this is really for Australian readers only: a large number of Australian media sites are running a common poll on the proposed internet filter. Sure, it's a very simple question, and there'll no doubt be some debate over its wording, but it really has one intention: to get a idea of wider community perceptions of the issue. The majority of the tech community are arguably … [Read more...] about Have your say on the internet filter: it’s delayed but not forgotten
The Watch – virtual worlds in the news
1. The Guardian (UK) - Ten years of virtual worlds: Habbo hits a decade. "Virtual worlds might have been an entertaining diversion for big media a couple of years back, but for a massive swathe of web users these are a powerful and important part of their online lives. Far from being a flash in the pan, sites like Habbo Hotel can claim both longevity and profitability - both … [Read more...] about The Watch – virtual worlds in the news
Weekend Whimsy
1. The Worst of Second Life Award - Endra Graves 2. Magazine July 2010 Second Life Classic Glamour Style Magazine 3. Elf Liberation Celebration 2010 (Second Life) HD … [Read more...] about Weekend Whimsy
Opportunity cost: not to be underestimated
Here's a true story: Like a lot of players, I have a Level 2 character in World of Warcraft that exists purely as a banking / auction house conduit (bank alt). I have another character that is leveling one of their professions and they needed a particular item sold for a measly one silver, 18 copper from one of the vendors right across from the auction house where my bank alt … [Read more...] about Opportunity cost: not to be underestimated