Sunday, June 1, 2008

3D Chat Rooms vs Instant Messaging Programs

Todays task was to examine the differences between instant messenger programs (such as Skype and MSN) and 3D chat rooms. Instant messaging programs are simple, convenient and allow users to communicate on a very relaxed basis. However it is evident from exploring 3D chat room sites that there is a much higher degree of communication. This is highly due to the fact that users create a virtual person known as an avatar. This gives users better ideas of who they are talking to. The possibilities on 3D chat worlds are much broader. Not only can users type to eachother, but they can also dance, walk, flirt etc.

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