Love in the Time of Pixels

The Escapist has piece, on this Valentine's Day, highlighting a relationship begun in a Virtual World that lead to the real life marriage of the players. From the article: "We think of these places most often as games, but there is much more going on in them than simply play. What we often forget is that any place in which two or more people can interact, whatever else it is, is a communications medium of a certain sort. Connecting via an online world - whether it's Second Life, World of Warcraft, EverQuest or any other - is not different from connecting via a chat room, via Friendster, via telephone or even in the time-honored way people sometimes connect at a party." Have you had any successful online experiences of the online variety (that you're willing to share)?

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Re:Marriage is a scam

[radish]

Well, there are a few reasons. Maybe one or both of you _want_ to be married - it may be a worthless piece of paper to you but some people like the tradition & commitment.

In my personal case, me & my (soon to be, hopefully!) fiance have different citizenships. Being married makes it _much_ easier for us to be together in whichever country we choose.

Anyway, I met her online (through online dating though, not a game) and today, after 2 years, I pop the question. Time will tell :)