I think Bobbi and a few others explained it pretty well. I had the sequences of origin switched around, but none the less it still helps many, many people. Like Bobbi said, unless you have Aspergers and use Brigadoon, which is within Second Life, you will more than likely not get it and not want to get it. No matter how we try to explain it to you.

As for the credit cards - Many internet sites require a credit card for identification purposes when you register. It keeps track of the users and also provides a way of finding someone should things get ugly. And sometimes it does, people go out of the game and lines blurr. SL may charge for "upgrades" in the game, I don't know about that. The concept of paying real money for nothing was created with the advancement of technology. A lot of people pay something for nothing. Subscriptions to websites for one. So why is the idea of paying a membership fee for an online "game" so hard to understand? Somebody has to pay for the upkeep and maintenance and possibly make a living while they're doing it. Capitalism at it's finest. But I don't think (again, I don't know for sure) that people are paying huge chunks of real cash for make believe clothing. Think of it as buying more pieces for their Monopoly game or more items for Dungeons and Dragons.

Again, the speed of criticism for something people know nothing about continues to amaze me.

Wittesea, I liked the way you asked your questions without criticizing. That's the way to do it!

Let the crucifiction continue! Did anyone see the sunrise this morning? I didn't, so it must not be there anymore.



Linda