It's no secret that social media will significantly impact the 2008 US presidential race. The leading candidates are already using every social network to reach as many voters as possible. You can be Hillary Clinton's friend on MySpace, follow John Edwards's personal goals on 43Things, and have Barack Obama's tweets delivered directly to your mobile phone. Collectively the … [Read more...] about Mike Gravel Meets the Metaverse
Second Life
Note To Self: Virtual Parties Don’t Serve Booze
I've attended a surprising number of Microsoft parties over the years. I usually go for the free drinks and end up taking the free software, just to be polite. I seldom go for the egg hunt -- especially a month after Easter. And yet, that's exactly what I did earlier this evening as marketing agency Millions Of Us hosted a party commemorating Microsoft's arrival in Second … [Read more...] about Note To Self: Virtual Parties Don’t Serve Booze
Camping On a Nude Beach Waiting For Something Interesting To Happen
I was flying 600 meters above Janni when my submarine burst into flames. I'd taken to the sky after the area around my (previously) remote compound was invaded by an army of Brazilian tourists and a small band of nudist Wiccans. Somehow they managed to block all water routes leading out of the area. Fortunately, my submarine can fly. At least, it used to. By now, you … [Read more...] about Camping On a Nude Beach Waiting For Something Interesting To Happen
Furries and Griefers on the Campaign Trail: Presidential Politics In Second Life
My first Medialoper assignment, and I've already missed a deadline. Lopy e-mailed me last night to remind me that my story must be filed no later than 5 a.m. By 8 a.m., my voice mailbox was full, and I was ignoring Lopy's frantic DMs. The general election is 18 months away. So why the hell do I have a 5 a.m. deadline in April of 2007? For the record, Linden Lab performed … [Read more...] about Furries and Griefers on the Campaign Trail: Presidential Politics In Second Life
Second Life Vice: Linden Lab Is in Denial About Its Gambling Problem
If you've been exposed to any recent media hype surrounding Second Life, you may have concluded that Linden Lab's virtual world is an unstoppable force. Second Life signups have accelerated to nearly half a million per month. Linden founder Philip Rosedale seems to be everywhere at once (although that may just be his Avatar). And SL celebrity Anshe Chung has become a … [Read more...] about Second Life Vice: Linden Lab Is in Denial About Its Gambling Problem