Todays lecture really got me thinking about my online self and whether it is in fact any different form my off line self. Having pondered this I have come to the conclusion that they are almost exactly the same. I am one of those people who are pretty truthful about themselves online. I could make up a new persona if I wanted to, but the reality is I'm happy with the one I've got. So when I pose as me online, you do pretty much get the 'real me', I do edit and omit certain things, but that is more for safety and security reasons.
I have heard of MMORPG's before and know a few people who are die-hard warhammer players. I have never actually played any of these games myself, they have just never held much of an interest for me. Although, I do think that if i got into them I would be hooked. I like the sound of second life, that is the type of MMORPG I probably would play. I do think that reality and virtual reality are becoming augmented, but I had no idea it was to such an extent or that virtual economies were so profitable. I have to say finding this fact out this morning did make me feel a little naive as to the world of virtual realities and communities out there. But I am learning and this paper has certainly opened my eyes to a whole new world accessible through my computer. I can definitely see why people become so involved in these games and if I were to use them it would be for socializing purposes, I guess playing the game would be a bonus. Anyways I'm off to discover more about this world I have been missing out on.
See you in class :)
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Hey Kat, I totally agree with you in regards to being naïve about the world of virtual realities…Yeah I have a Facebook account but I suppose it’s something I just take for granted as a means of communication with friends and family. I was never really one to click onto technological trends straight away, I remember when the ‘Nintendo’ came out when I was young and it took my brother and I a few years before we started venturing into the ‘gaming’ world and actually purchased on (or I think it was given one for Xmas) … even then it was only to play 2 player with our friends!!! I wonder with all these virtual advancements if I will end up participating in virtual gaming and communities in a big way?…The fact that big companies now have presences in the virtual community ‘Second Life’ says a lot for where not only the world of business is heading but also ‘reality’ is heading too…Maybe the future will see us all living life online!!! Something to ponder on…
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