FarmVille, Wee World, Second Life Attract Millions of Users, But at What Cost to Society?
...Sal9000 paid real money to marry a virtual woman, and he is not alone. Well, technically he's not.
Worldwide, millions are offering up their credit cards to create their own avatar in Wee World, advance their criminal empire in Mafia World, or explore, interact and travel in a virtual world in Second life.
Entropia-dot-com boasts a virtual universe with a real-life cash economy. One user bought a virtual space resort for $100,000...
