Second Life - A Rant

[Batteriesnare]

I've not posted a rant on this forum, but this is driving me nuts.

So I have to use an online "game" called Second Life to complete an assignment for my CIS class. The point of the game is to create an online avatar, and then go around and buy stuff (land, houses, cars, clothes, ect) and interact with other people.


What an utter bunch of crap! I can't believe that people would rather stay inside and become some fake computer image rather than go and make something of themselves. I want to know what limp dicked losers use this program of their own accord.

I just signed up to complete this assignment, and I can't wait till it's over. In fact, I'm ready to destroy my computer its so pointless and frustrating. Are people so utterly bored with their existence that they need to create a second identity just to feel some fulfillment?

What ever happened to going out and meeting people? Playing frisbee in the park, or just going to the bar to hang out with friends. I mean, if you want to hang out with out your pants on, there are clubs out there for that too, but for crying out loud, get off your fat ass and do something that enhances your life.

What potential benefit does this give people, other than not having to interact with their fellow humans in a social setting? I understand the attraction of playing video games, I enjoy them from time to time myself, but why the mother truckin' hell do you want to create yourself again in another, unreal world?

Does it help you meet women? No! What possible substance would you find in someone who plays this game? A common interest, yes, or a lack of anything better to do, but it's obvious that neither are interested in sex, or they'd be out pursuing it with a real person instead of putsing around in their parents' basement working on their fake career.

Long and the short is I'm disgusted by anyone who uses this program for any period over 30 minutes. Perhaps I don't understand the "new age" technology or anything, but to anyone who would argue with me on this....


You can tell me the benefits or fun of this program, I'll tell you what vag*%# feels like.

[Bang][Bang][Bang]

[DocMedic]

Done ranting? I want my 2mins back..

[Irving]

Doesn't sound like it's for you. Just move on and forget about it. People do the same thing with games like World of Warcraft and Final Fantasy. I played WoW for a little bit, but then I discovered going to the bar. Now I do neither.

[StagLefty]

I couldn't agree more. I've been saying for awhile that folks are losing touch with each other due to some useless technology. My pastor even did a series on this very subject a short time ago.We're becoming victims of the internet,twittering,facebook,blogging,texting etc. I'm old enough to remember when neighbors used to come by and talk with you while you sat on your porch in nice weather. Ahhh the good old days. [Beer]

[iamhunter]

And I'm old enough to remember when I could walk to the gas station as a kid....

safely.

[Marlin]

Where do I sign up? [Abused]

[68Charger]

you didn't even scratch the surface of the depths this goes to:
real life lawsuits over property rights within the game:
http://blogs.pcworld.com/staffblog/archives/005816.html

real divorce over second life "affairs":
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/11/14/second.life.divorce/index.html

and class-action lawsuits to the maker over property values:
http://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/case/second-life-class-action-life-real-estate-linden.html

the only possible explanation is that these people's lives suck so much, and/or that they have social phobias that keep them from interacting in real life...

I don't know the rules- but can you create, say weapons to sell to other characters? make the best of it...

[Marlin]

you didn't even scratch the surface of the depths this goes to:
real life lawsuits over property rights within the game:
http://blogs.pcworld.com/staffblog/archives/005816.html

real divorce over second life "affairs":
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/11/14/second.life.divorce/index.html

and class-action lawsuits to the maker over property values:
http://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/case/second-life-class-action-life-real-estate-linden.html

the only possible explanation is that these people's lives suck so much, and/or that they have social phobias that keep them from interacting in real life...

I don't know the rules- but can you create, say weapons to sell to other characters? make the best of it...


OMG,,,Is there any concept of reality anymore?? [Bang]


Kind of nice knowing there are people out there more pathetic than I am though...[ROFL1]

[Chris2087]

Well we are "Ranting" online instead of at a bar like normal people.....

[ronaldrwl]

It's a big waste of time. I've gotten hooked on Diablo in past years. I feel like a recovering addict whenever I see the game or hear about the new Diablo coming out. Like most things, in moderation they're fine.

[theGinsue]

The point of the game is to create an online avatar, and then go around and buy stuff (land, houses, cars, clothes, ect) and interact with other people.

Remember the "Sims" games - same sorta thing. Personally, I only have time for 1 life (and I don't do a great job with that one). Games like this (and even the Star Wars online game "Galaxies" require so much time and effort that it's like having a second job - forget that!


What ever happened to going out and meeting people? Playing frisbee in the park, or just going to the bar to hang out with friends. I mean, if you want to hang out with out your pants on, there are clubs out there for that too, but for crying out loud, get off your fat ass and do something that enhances your life.

Are you nuts? That would require EFFORT. Plus there is the risk of being emotionally or physically hurt. I'll just stay here in my pod and pretend that this is what the real world actually is.



I'm old enough to remember when neighbors used to come by and talk with you while you sat on your porch in nice weather. Ahhh the good old days. [Beer]

I personally believe that the downfall of American society came with the removal of large front porches. It used to be that you'd sit out on your front porch and talk to folks walking by. Or you'd be the one walking and you'd join a neighbor on their porch for a glass of lemonade or such.

Front porches went away, we isolated ourselves in our homes - behind the protection of our front doors where we no longer had to share and risk.


you didn't even scratch the surface of the depths this goes to:
real life lawsuits over property rights within the game:
real divorce over second life "affairs":
and class-action lawsuits to the maker over property values:

I've actually been expecting this since 2004 when LucasArts changed some of the rules in the game Galaxies. Things people had "worked for" were removed and some things became a "gimme" to others. The furvor was amazing - for a simple game.


OMG,,,Is there any concept of reality anymore?? [Bang]


Kind of nice knowing there are people out there more pathetic than I am though...[ROFL1]
Whoa there big fella - let's not get carried away here. That's quite a jump in logic![ROFL1][Coffee]

[theGinsue]

Well we are "Ranting" online instead of at a bar like normal people.....

I thought the exact same thing as I read the OP.

[ronaldrwl]

TheGinsue quit hogging all the space. :)

[revor]

Pathetic is when a 14 YO chooses to play a "shoot 'em up" game on his X Box full of MP5 wielding soldiers that can blow up tanks with 9mm (okay maybe they're 10mm) rather than go out and practice actual shooting skills at the range! (with big Evil black rifles no less)
Thank god I have a daughter who is interested in the outdoors.

[BigBear]

I don't even have a personal computer.... not that I wouldn't like one to play games every now and then....

I'm active outdoors and I'm still a fat ass... it sucks.

[Delfuego]

Well we are "Ranting" online instead of at a bar like normal people.....

Please stop pointing out our flaws (and hypocrisies).... Nobody likes a smart guy.

[Rant1]

[Delfuego]

I personally believe that the downfall of American society came with the removal of large front porches. It used to be that you'd sit out on your front porch and talk to folks walking by. Or you'd be the one walking and you'd join a neighbor on their porch for a glass of lemonade or such.

I know! How is the youth gonna get to 2nd base without a porch swing?

[BigBear]

I know! How is the youth gonna get to 2nd base without a porch swing?


... Chloraform? hehe [Muaha]

[Delfuego]

You are a bad man. I like the way you think though.

[gnihcraes]

My house has a porch, works well too, and I make an effort to stalk (I mean talk) to my neighbors often. It just depends on the neighborhood I guess...

wish the old radar gun hadn't broke, it was fun sitting on the porch clocking people...

[Irving]

The people that I was in a guild with on World of Warcraft had a large meet in Vegas. Kind of funny. I hadn't played the game in a few years and just happened to be in Vegas at the same time. I texted my old roommate telling him I was there and got a message back saying he was there also. So I got to meet a few of the guys I played on-line with years after I stopped playing.

[Hoosier]

You can tell me the benefits or fun of this program, I'll tell you what vag*%# feels like.

I have a friend who is still making about $500 a month from selling his "product" in second life, even though he hasn't played in a few years. The game was the "new hot thing" when it came out, but that was like 10 years ago. I signed up and flew around it, but yeah I didn't care for it.

Check out Battlefield: Bad Company 2. If you have to spend a long Colorado winter inside, it sure gets the blood pumping. Also, I learn about guns, like this new Russian MBR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOozMdEV_AU -- Check out the recoil compensation

[TFOGGER]

I'm still waiting to get a First Life, whut th' hell am I gunna do with a Second Life? [Tooth]

[TS12000]

Good to see there is people more worthless than myself in spades, gives me a boost of self confidence

[Troublco]

The small amount of time I spend on the computer that isn't something like Excel or Word gets spent here, on Gunbroker, or I finally broke down and got a facebook account to find a couple old friends. That's it. I don't do games. I don't even play on the "family" Wii. I have enough crap I want to do for real I don't have the time or patience for virtual crap.

[SA Friday]

'Amusing Ourselves to Death', written by Neil Postman.

It all started with the TV....

We're pulling the plug on our TV in a couple of weeks. We are keeping internet because of school work. I must admit to blogging and FB my share. Having 21 years of military and shooting competitively, I have a lot of friends all over the world, and FB and blogging are the only way we all stay in contact.

[theGinsue]

The people that I was in a guild with on World of Warcraft had a large meet in Vegas. Kind of funny. I hadn't played the game in a few years and just happened to be in Vegas at the same time. I texted my old roommate telling him I was there and got a message back saying he was there also. So I got to meet a few of the guys I played on-line with years after I stopped playing.

None of them had been with a woman in many years though; right?!

[theGinsue]

TheGinsue quit hogging all the space. :)

Oh, so very sorry![Coffee]

[Stooge]

[StagLefty]

I must admit some addiction to some games when computers became a household item. Now in my later years I find more satisfaction doing real life. Especially volunteer work for folks who are less fortunate than myself. I'm not blowing my own horn just saying that there are a lot of opportunities out there for spending worthwhile time helping than sitting in front of a monitor for hours living in gameland. JMHO [Beer]