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Title: Second Life creates first millionaire
Post by: kingy on Nov 27 06 09:41
has anyone ever played second life? i tried it once, i just couldnt understand it enough to stick with it but damn, i should of. maybe i would be a millionaire too...

  Anshe Chung, a real-estate tycoon in the digitally simulated world known as Second Life, has apparently become the first virtual millionaire--i.e., someone whose holdings in a make-believe world are legally convertible into genuine U.S. currency worth more than $1 million.

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Title: Re: Second Life creates first millionaire
Post by: Lise on Nov 28 06 11:30
I know! Incredible, isn't it? And all on virtual money. I just don't get this virtual lifestyle where you can convert virtual money to real money.
Title: Re: Second Life creates first millionaire
Post by: Russ on Nov 28 06 11:55
Me neither! so how does this work? How much do you need to get started! Hmm, the possibilities...
Title: Re: Second Life creates first millionaire
Post by: Lise on Nov 28 06 03:43
Well, apparently from what I read, you "create" something in the virtual world that your character might use. Say you create "eyes" or "clothes" and they pay you to use them. You can also "purchase" properties and just like the real world, rent them out.

  Apart from that, heck, you can even prostitute yourself. Now I'm up for Russ as a hawt hooker!
Title: Re: Second Life creates first millionaire
Post by: kingy on Nov 28 06 05:28
you can walk around naked on second life. i did that for awhile until i figured out how to put some clothes on! i wish i understood this game cuz it seems to be very popular. i feel like i am missing out on something. like perhaps a million dollars.
Title: Re: Second Life creates first millionaire
Post by: Lise on Nov 28 06 06:25
Whoa! Now that's a sight to behold. kingy walking around in his b'day suit.

  Oh, I got an idea for you. Ask TB to pay you so you can walk around with Discoverseattle.net on your shirt.
Title: Re: Second Life creates first millionaire
Post by: Russ on Nov 28 06 08:39
I dunno Lise, I would go broke from forgetting to charge you.

  Walking around naked. LOL, now thats something I think is a good idea.
Title: Re: Second Life creates first millionaire
Post by: purelife on Nov 29 06 09:28
Second Life?  I believe that tenkani said that he just brought a month's subscription.  It's too bad that he isn't around much.  He said that he needed help.  
Title: Re: Second Life creates first millionaire
Post by: kingy on Nov 29 06 08:19
is that why we dont see much of him anymore, he is cheating on us with his new second life friends?
Title: Re: Second Life creates first millionaire
Post by: Sportsdude on Nov 29 06 08:24
what is second life?  
Title: Re: Second Life creates first millionaire
Post by: purelife on Nov 29 06 08:26
It's quite possible that tenkani created better second life friends.  I haven't seen him around lately on DV, either.  Meeso sad... (//forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/9.gif)  
Title: Re: Second Life creates first millionaire
Post by: Sportsdude on Nov 29 06 08:30
NOOOOOO!!!

Hope he doesn't get addicted to his 'second life'
 
Title: Re: Second Life creates first millionaire
Post by: purelife on Nov 29 06 08:33
Hmmm, when I get the chance, I'm going to check out what this second life is all about.  (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/18.gif)  
Title: Re: Second Life creates first millionaire
Post by: Sportsdude on Nov 29 06 08:35
I'm checking it out now actually. Maybe I'll run into teh tenk in second life? lol  
Title: Re: Second Life creates first millionaire
Post by: kingy on Nov 29 06 08:37
it is complicated. i had no idea what i was doing. i am sure there is some sort of help around but i couldnt find it.