Socially|Mundane

Now that will be the one that validates everything. When government, local or not, enters SL. It's a real possibility. This industry rag speaks of a Canadian government office eying SL quite seriously, at least for information distribution. I know the U.K. has a tax advisor in-world. I think that's actually a great idea.

It's only a matter of time. So, if you're a resident, consider yourself on the bleeding edge of the future.

Second Life has potential for public sector, says analyst
Governments have been taking tentative steps towards establishing a presence in the virtual world. And while the business case may yet to be proven, there is potential for the public sector to utilize virtual applications such as Second Life, says analyst Alison Brooks.