Second Life; not so great

I have heard rave reviews about this online application that allows people to log in and create their avatars and communicate via the web. I think there is a huge flaw with this. I don't think people notice that an online voice is completely different from a personal voice. As I am writing this post, I can basically write anything . That's the same concept with Second Life. Behind the screen, individuals have little shame or embarrassment because they are not talking face to face with another person.

I feel that if people continue to avidly use the program that when they meet in public, they will not know how to be their selves. Maybe it's a good thing, that you can be a different person online, as to being in the real world. But I just prefer to talk to you in person and not look at your avatar on my screen. Just my opinion.