How do the 3D spaces used by different people online in SL reflect their interests & personalities?
3D spaces within Second Life can tell you a great deal about the users that inhabit its confines. Every user within Second Life is there for their individual reasons but one reason that most users all agree on is that they are there to have fun and enjoy themselves. Fun can have different meanings to different users but one common factor that can be attributed to the fun factor for all users is being around interests the user finds interesting to them. In order to have fun the user has to be within an environment that he can personally relate to. That is why within Second Life you will find 3D spaces that target different types of venues and interests this is in order to reach the broadest amount of users it can. Observing which 3D space users like to spend time can tell you a great deal about their likes, interests, and even dislikes. If you observe that a user frequents spaces with more open an organic themes with mellow music. You can then discern that the user prefers more peaceful and tranquil settings away from all of the industrialized cities. Contrary to this if a user frequents very congested spaces with an over abundance of people then you can discern that the user prefers a setting in which they can socialize more. The simple matter is that we humans naturally seek that which provides us the most comfort and that need varies based on the individuals values, needs, and wants. Every little thing we do tells a story about who we are and what we want but often the cues are so minute that we do not take the time to consider the greater significance of that detail.
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