What do we get from SL that we don't from the internet?
That is the question you must ask. People that have tried SL and didn't stay cannot see where it is headed.
Perhaps it will not be SL on top but some other virtual world instead.
What I envision:
Sending in photographs of yourself and getting a virtual model that looks exactly like yourself. Then being able to try on different sets of virtual clothing to see how they look on you. Then, choosing what you like and having it delivered to you in real life. All from your office.
Most people cannot afford to travel extensively let alone leave their own city. In a virtual world you can take a mini-vacation.
Try playing the part of a child and living a second childhood. Playing and laughing with other children. The bonus here is that if you don't like what is happening you can just hit that red X and escape easily.
Companies could hire actors to put on shows at their virtual islands that the customers could interact with.
Instead of using the phone, travel inside SL and meet with family and friends from across the globe. Share time together exploring unknown parts of the world or just sit back and enjoy the same movie in real time.
These are only a few of the many ideas floating around in my fertile brain.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
