04 Aug 2006
Red Light Center Exposed

You know, I've never really understood the whole "cybersex" thing - seems too much like a game of "type dirty to me, honey", and I tend to prefer the real McCoy rather than just words. But this takes the cake:

Next up, also by female request, is a spa where you can get massages, pedicures and mud baths. "It's in a very serene, comfortable, outdoorsy setting," says Ray. "With trees and little rabbits running around."

Could somebody explain to me the point of a virtual mudbath? Or a pedicure for your digital avatar? Do their toenails grow, or what?

And they laughed at my generation for dropping acid and talking to mailboxes ... This is the same thing: it's digital, virtual LSD, where you can take a trip and never leave the farm. Complete with fluffy bunnies...

This has to be filed under Humor because I can't bring myself to take anything this ridiculous seriously.

One of the first adult 3-D environments offers both more and less than it promises. We remain cautiously hopeful. Commentary by Regina Lynn.

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