.:[ Japanese Girl Sensation: Virtual Boyfriends/ Webkare!!! ]:.

[spirit]

I was searching the internet and I found this article on some European web site, then I found it again on this site: http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/20...me-from-japan/ What do you think about it?? First when I read it I thought "OMG, are they being serious??" It was something predictable to happen, yet I am very surprised that there is so many Japanese (and not only) girls interested in this kind of "service." To me, it is an appalling situation. Now, a question raises: what direction is this whole cyber-industry going?!

[meraychan]

wow its cool n new....i dn't know if it will just be a waste or what...i find it interesting but i think it's just kinda useless...^_^

[Russkie]

Okay, if when I want to waste time, I do one of three things. I either break things or figure out a new and better way to break things, fantasize about killing human beings and drinking pints of their own blood, or I just get online and be a total ass to people (some of you might know what I'm talking about).

Why in God's holy name would you want to have a relationship with someone online? And for that matter, why would you want to do it with someone that doesnt even exist?! Its stupid beyond words!

[Ryuuzaki]

Well first, I'm agreeing with Russkie. This game is nothing more then a waste of time. =/

[spirit]

Originally Posted by Ryuuzaki

Well first, I'm agreeing with Russkie. This game is nothing more then a waste of time. =/

Aren't these people getting a little bit insane, here?? I think this is some kind of mistake to even think of creating such a sick portal Think of how many silly girls will "fall in love" with those characters (or worse!), thinking it's the reality show... eh... poor mindless people

[Russkie]

Originally Posted by Ryuuzaki

Well first, I'm agreeing with Russkie. This game is nothing more then a waste of time. =/

I'm starting to wonder if America should have nuked Japan like that... Clearly it has had some negative effects. The radiation does not only create mutations of the physical body, but it seems the mind as well...

[spirit]

Originally Posted by Russkie

I'm starting to wonder if America should have nuked Japan like that... Clearly it has had some negative effects. The radiation does not only create mutations of the physical body, but it seems the mind as well...

duuuh.... certainly. It has a huge impact on both. But this is off the topic, Russkie!
This whole "virtual game" reminds me of watching anime and reading manga/books, however it might have way more drastic and dramatic effects on young girls' minds.

[Russkie]

Originally Posted by spirit

duuuh.... certainly. It has a huge impact on both. But this is off the topic, Russkie!
This whole "virtual game" reminds me of watching anime and reading manga/books, however it might have way more drastic and dramatic effects on young girls' minds.

Something we agree on. Being serious for a moment; it could keep them in a fantasy world of theirs instead of going out into the real world and searching for that missing void most human-things tend to usualy look for.

That, and few other things.

[contrast]

My Response: Its Japan!! Not only will it most likely be a "fad" but will eventually fade. Time will tell. as for those poor girls, I hope they have a life too just like my cousin tells me about living in Japan. so nothing to really fuss, just hope it doesn't hurt anyone.

[spirit]

Originally Posted by contrast

My Response: Its Japan!! Not only will it most likely be a "fad" but will eventually fade. Time will tell. as for those poor girls, I hope they have a life too just like my cousin tells me about living in Japan. so nothing to really fuss, just hope it doesn't hurt anyone.

It certainly will. I bet there will be another fool who is going to adopt this idea into american culture and media. Maybe it's not going to be strictly the same thing but something based on the concept of "imaginary/virtual friend." I bet there is already someone who thinks how to make huge fortune on it. Some experts are already alarming it will have a tremendous impact on maturing teens.