Monthly Archives: December 2008

Privacy Statement in a Virtual Land

Posted on December 10, 2008 by John

As you wander a lonely virtual landscape, is anyone watching you?  Probably, if the land collect stats.  Should you be told? As some may know, I maintain the Path of Support on Healthinfo Island in Second Life.* It features almost … Continue reading →

Posted in Astronomy, Medical Informatics | 3 Comments

Healthcare Support Groups in the Virtual World of IMVU

Posted on December 2, 2008 by John

So, after Lively, I’ve decided to take a look at other virtual worlds besides Second Life. Abstract: IMVU is an avatar based instant messaging environment. It allows for participation of anyone from 13 years of age and older. There are … Continue reading →

Posted in Medical Informatics | 13 Comments