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  • The End of Second Life - Second Life - Gawker

    Second Life, which made such a splash a few years ago that news agencies and companies were opening offices there, will wind down unless a revolution in the technology occurs. Reuters closed its Second Life news desk, and a WGBH concert there attracted only 70 denizens. Clearly a virtual... more

    Reviewed by LafnLion Feb 23 2009, 11:52am ( 1 review ) gawker.com

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  • Rated by LafnLion on Feb 23 2009, 11:52am

    Second Life, which made such a splash a few years ago that news agencies and companies were opening offices there, will wind down unless a revolution in the technology occurs. Reuters closed its Second Life news desk, and a WGBH concert there attracted only 70 denizens. Clearly a virtual world will one day be as exciting as Neal Stephenson predicted in Snowcrash, but Second Life is too primitive to attract anyone but those most addled by creating clothes for avatars. Maybe next time.