I read an interesting blog about virtual identity from the
IT List Information Technology Blog. The
basis of the blog was an explanation as to why virtual identity is so
important. One of the primary factors is
that there is no physical boundary, which means to you are able to reach
everyone regardless of your geographic location. In the virtual reality world you can reach
the whole world and let them know how wonderful you are. If you are a business, you can expand
throughout the entire world. Another positive
factor about virtual identity is that it is for a lifetime. If someone builds a website or forums, once
they are built they can be updated, but they are there for life. In the physical world, businesses close for
many reasons (rent, location, overhead, manpower, etc.). Virtual identity is not affected by
this. In addition, you are available to
the world around the clock. Someone
doing business virtually can see your site, tell others about it, and purchase
something at any time day or night. What
could be better than that? The verdict is still out.
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Sunday, May 20, 2012
My first trip to Second Life ...
I first made my trip to Second Life on Sunday, May 14th and met my class in the virtual world. I was very unsure, to say the least. The entire experience was certainly out of my comfort zone and to be completely honest, I am not particularly interested in returning any time soon. I like my "real" world much better than the virtual world. I am not someone who enjoys gaming and am someone who prefers to socialize in person, face-to-face. As far as arriving in a new, exotic locale is concerned, I would be the one to choose where I want to go - investigate the dynamics of the new land (culture, people, activities, etc.) before I travel there. As far as going into Second Life, I feel as though I was dumped into an unknown land and was not ready for the experience. I found myself lost on several occasions and was not sure how to find my way back.
I know it sounds as though I am being very negative about the experience - and perhaps I am. I am trying to have an open mind and consider the possibilities. After the "travel" is complete for the course, I may even find I enjoyed my adventure. Until then, I will travel and try to take in the new experiences that the class will bring.
I first made my trip to Second Life on Sunday, May 14th and met my class in the virtual world. I was very unsure, to say the least. The entire experience was certainly out of my comfort zone and to be completely honest, I am not particularly interested in returning any time soon. I like my "real" world much better than the virtual world. I am not someone who enjoys gaming and am someone who prefers to socialize in person, face-to-face. As far as arriving in a new, exotic locale is concerned, I would be the one to choose where I want to go - investigate the dynamics of the new land (culture, people, activities, etc.) before I travel there. As far as going into Second Life, I feel as though I was dumped into an unknown land and was not ready for the experience. I found myself lost on several occasions and was not sure how to find my way back.
I know it sounds as though I am being very negative about the experience - and perhaps I am. I am trying to have an open mind and consider the possibilities. After the "travel" is complete for the course, I may even find I enjoyed my adventure. Until then, I will travel and try to take in the new experiences that the class will bring.
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