Linden Lab, the company behind virtual world Second Life, is laying off 30 percent of its staff, according to a release issued today. Labeled as a”restructuring,” the company is consolidating its software development team in North America and is “reconfiguring” its customer support department.
Someone on Second Life created an avatar who offers “free hugs,” apparently a euphemism for “monster dong wagging.” As someone who chooses to exclusively live in “First Life,” I'm curious if there is such a thing as “Second Lewd Conduct.” View Media ›
An online documentary about two ladies who experience crushing adultery by their avatar husband on Second Life. The gals “gave up everything, husbands and children, to meet the man behind their fantasies.” Can somebody find a cybertherapist for these ladies? Does health insurance even exist in Second Life?
Living out their sexual fantasies online, women like 26-year old “Palela Alderson” are turning tricks in Second Life, charging upwards of 2000-3000 Linden Dollars for a night out. That equates to about $8 - $12 US Dollars. But no matter, these pseudo-hookers do it for the thrill. “Palela” has a day job anyways, but surprisingly, no boyfriend. Read More ›
A couple have divorced after the husband was caught having a “virtual affair” with a female character in an online game. David Pollard and Amy Taylor met in an online chat room in 2003 and married after discovering a shared love of Second Life.
