Today I watched a Discovery Science documentary about Second Life. It looks like more and more people are joining this game and even making a living out of it. It was a general presentation of the platform with a fine interview from the Linden Labs founder, Philip Rosedale.

Why people make real money out of Second Life? Because of the other people. This is the way that economy works. Suppose that you wake up in the game with the default clothing, skin and shape. If you entered the game it means that you want to interact with other people and socialize. This socialization leads to awareness. Being aware of your looks, clothing and other stuff brings up needs that you have also in the real life. And this means that you are willing to pay for clothes and other stuff.

That’s the main reason people buy stuff in Second Life. So the people make the big thing rolling. Without those social needs Second Life would present no interest whatsoever.

I am sorry to announce that today is the end of “Top Commentator” contest. Recent analysis showed that Google kept my Pagerank to 0 just because of these contests. They said that I can’t encourage visitors to post comments on articles written here, without having an impact on the PR level.

So if I want to improve my PR, I must quit this contest. I congratulate all of you who took advantage of the prizes given here and I’m sorry for those who wouldn’t have a chance to do so.

I just hope that everything will get back to normal.

Here’s an idea. You know my on going weekly contest named “Top commentator”. Well, that contest has a prize of L$500 and that’s why it just crossed my mind asking what can you do with those L$500, if you win, of course.

For example, you could pay a one week on a beautiful tropical waterfront, like this one, with friendly neighbours and relaxing views. Or maybe you’re a sports car fan and you would like to buy one instead of dreaming on a sandy beach. That would be quite manageble for L$500.

So, guys, what would you do with that neat L$500?

Last week this contest hasn’t met all the prescriptions requiered, but at the end of this week looks like we have a talkative girl.

The winner for “Top commentator” contest came out in the late Sunday with only two comments related to the posts. He will get the most of it from that two comments he wrote because he won L$500. Easy money, if you’re asking for me.

And the winner is:

Ornusa Mantel

Congratulations for your prize. What will you do with the money? If may I ask. And remember you all for there is a “Top Commentator” contest each week, here at iHonto. All you have to do is, be communicative.

See you guys! Free lindening to all!