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Second Life: Avatars Behind Bars

Thursday, November 1, 2007

One virtual world Web site houses a haven for pedophiles.

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If you don’t already know about Second Life, maybe it’s because you have a life.

Second Life, a complex virtual world with more than 8 million subscribers, lets users create a digital society complete with avatars that symbolize themselves. Every possible demographic is represented, including, apparently, pedophiles who are using the site to live out their sexual fantasies. Britain's Sky News report is a must-see video to understand the depth of the scandal.

Once again, the Internet proves to be a scary place.

And with the popularity of social networking sites like MySpace and Facebook, how do we make sure our kids aren't being virtually victimized? Keep reading...




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