The Second Coming of Virtual Worlds 117
An anonymous reader writes "Things have been a bit quiet on the virtual world front recently, but according to an article in Silicon.com, things are about to change. Apparently it's only now that virtual worlds are really going to become a force to be reckoned with. 'Now experts predict the virtual world phenomenon is entering a second phase in which businesses will become shrewder about their involvement in such environments and look more carefully at the tangible benefits they can realize. Emerging technology specialist at IBM, Robert Smart, is confident virtual worlds will become more important to businesses in the coming years.'"
Coded speech (Score:4, Funny)
businesses will become shrewder about their involvement in such environments and look more carefully at the tangible benefits they can realize
Translation: Business has realized the ineffectiveness of trying to do business against giant penis attachment and furry accessories in a world inhabited by idiots.
Re:Real translation (Score:4, Funny)
9. yep even a MY.GOATSE.CX
Three questions.
1. What would possess a person to discover this? 2. Can you upload your own avatar? 3. How YOU doin?
1. The wish to be part of the ubercool my. group, whatever it takes.
2. Sure, but only if it is a close up image of your expanded rectum.
3. Bit sore in the rear, otherwise just fine. Thank you for asking.
Virtual World Economics Explained (Score:3, Funny)
I can explain every aspect of virtual world economics.
Feel free to buy a virtual ticket to the lecture "How to Retire Your Toon", which my toon will be giving at the virtual conference centre in Second Life. Real world currency only.