Submitted by Charles (not verified) on Sun, 08/23/2009 - 22:52.
Hello Stephen
I enjoyed your article. The status of the avatar is still being sorted out by society at large. The choices for the Real lifers is pretty apparent to me. You either trust no one or trust only your "friends" who have "proven" their integrity. I believe only a fool would trust every avatar at their word. I'm sure you don't.
One thing disturbs me however and it is the way avatars are treated by the "owners" of virtual worlds. I feel the owners (I will not name names you know of whom I speak) had better start paying attention to the what I call "Avatars in Business". These industrious souls have really been the pioneers of the 3D virtual environment. There long hours and dedication shows when you interview them and spend time in their space.
Just like you Stephen they have made the mental paradigm shift necessary to forge alliances with integrity while putting up with some pretty wild wild west scenarios.
I know I won't solve the many issues with discrimination here I dropped by just to let you know that your work will endure and as long as you stay true to yourself other like minded souls both online and offline will be on your side.
Charles
Charles is a Global Ambassidor of Virtual Worlds
with the Association of Virtual Worlds
he can be reached at: http://VirtualRealityLiving.com
Hello Stephen
I enjoyed your article. The status of the avatar is still being sorted out by society at large. The choices for the Real lifers is pretty apparent to me. You either trust no one or trust only your "friends" who have "proven" their integrity. I believe only a fool would trust every avatar at their word. I'm sure you don't.
One thing disturbs me however and it is the way avatars are treated by the "owners" of virtual worlds. I feel the owners (I will not name names you know of whom I speak) had better start paying attention to the what I call "Avatars in Business". These industrious souls have really been the pioneers of the 3D virtual environment. There long hours and dedication shows when you interview them and spend time in their space.
Just like you Stephen they have made the mental paradigm shift necessary to forge alliances with integrity while putting up with some pretty wild wild west scenarios.
I know I won't solve the many issues with discrimination here I dropped by just to let you know that your work will endure and as long as you stay true to yourself other like minded souls both online and offline will be on your side.
Charles
Charles is a Global Ambassidor of Virtual Worlds
with the Association of Virtual Worlds
he can be reached at:
http://VirtualRealityLiving.com