The Downside of Livin' in a Virtual World

Anybody remember the big noise about 3D 58.jpgvirtual worlds and how they are going to change our lives forever?

Well, that may still be true today, but how about the big time scam -- and big time bucks lost -- with "Second Life"?

The Wall Street Journal covers this very nicely and then takes us into the future for where we might be headed.

BTW, what avatar were you?
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