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mmrpgs + dating sites = ^_^ ?
last modified: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 (3:08:23 AM)
http://www.asahi.com/english/Herald-asahi/TKY200601180142.html

So here's my question: Who's going to be the first to adapt this concept to the English-speaking world as a dating site? First one to do it will be worth low seven figures within two years. Oh, but wait, I forgot: innovation in this country is limited to finding new and inventive ways to spam you with advertising (or scam Google advertisers out of their advertising dollars) instead of actually providing services that users actually find valuable.

I've been saying for a few years that the *real* revolution in web tech isn't going to be scrolly maps or coming up with a new marketing friendly name for something that's been around for years.

It's going to be turning the web into a gigantic MUD. Although I don't have an Xbox 360 , I hear MS and the Xbox Live team have figured this out to great effect.
re: mmrpgs + dating sites = ^_^ ?Wednesday, January 18, 2006 - 5:54:44 AM
ZombieBunny

omg...that is the stupidest thing in the world. xx;...what are these people thinking? @@;...strange world we live in lol. I would get charged to buy fake furniture? or feed a dog that doesnt exist? LOL sorry but thats D.U.M.B.

People, pleae stop wasting your money. That site is feeding off your lonliness. xx;...Im sure you will find someone in time ^^; dont let it be a keyboard xx;....

lol....virtual apartment...LOL...

-dollie


re: mmrpgs + dating sites = ^_^ ?Wednesday, January 18, 2006 - 11:37:17 AM
ginga123

I''d agree with Gotjdollie...this concept is a lil out of sorts. its like Big brother or something...I just dont see how personal relationships can benefit from this situation--live with a complete stranger in hopes of getting in love--ugh, seems a lil risky.


re: mmrpgs + dating sites = ^_^ ?Wednesday, January 18, 2006 - 11:43:14 AM
noisywalrus

Sorry, but several million consumers of the World of Warcraft, the Sims, and Match.com say you''re wrong. Nickel and dime pricing models work better in China/Korea/Japan. That could easily be turned into a monthly set fee, which works better here.

It''s worth a few million, easy. It might even be too early. The first mover has at least a year to get it running, I''d estimate.