I know I should be writing about Christmas, but I’m dealing with major episode of writer’s block. Today I came upon completely two different News, which were interesting enough to get me writing. This is going to be long but interesting, I have a lot to say, so grab your coffee and come back!!!

First news is about a Japanese man who married his virtual girlfriend of a dating game (love plus) he plays. Yes, you read it correctly; he married an animation game character. I’m not going to details, Boing Boing has a report of the wedding. He was serious enough to have 40 plus guests, priest, MC, DJ, and he even invited the virtual bride’s friend (who is also virtual) and apparently, this friend gave a speech too. Check out the video!!

The other news is about Shellie Ross who was tweeting about something shortly before her son drowned and within half an hour after she called 911, and about few hours later informing her followers of her loss. Now people don’t let her grieve her son, just because she tweeted.

Both news brought up many controversial discussions. It is somewhat scary to see people get out of their way and real life to be online or play games.  Is this going to be the future?? Read the rest of this entry »

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