The Chicago Metaverse Meetup

"Recently returned from 16 years living and working in Europe to my native Midwest and Chicago. Good to be back - but I miss the cultural vibe and appreciation for innovation of "the old country". Looking forward to gaining Web 2.0 insights!"

"I am intrigued by the implications - positive and negative - that virtual worlds bring to our society."

"Sorry, work is insane right now, cannot do anything during the work week... Regards, Buff PS Although yes I do play wow, and Buff is a noun and verb there, this is the name family and friends have always used for me. Not an avatar name."

"hope you are out from boston some time soon for a meetup peace, b"

"hey treavor, if you can make it, look forward to seeing you at the virtual worlds meetup tomorrow."

"buff, hope to see you at the virtual worlds meetup tomorrow at the berghoff "

"hey megan, if you can make it tomorrow, look forward to seeing you @ the virtual worlds meetup at the berghoff."

"hey matt! hope to see you at the virtual worlds meetup tomorrow!"

"I am a graduate student at the Institute of Design and I am planning to work on a SL project for Social Human Factors class. I am a newbie to SL and I hope to meet SL Chicagoans to learn more about social interactions in this group. (Xplorer Poliki) "

"Want to come to a party this weekend (with lots of giveaways)? Want to check out a multitude of famous speakers and entertaining events? Have you ever imagined yourself playing a role in "Hackers"? ..."

"Announcing a new meeting for The Chicago Metaverse Meetup! What: Metaverse Meetup Chicago, Part IV When: Thursday, April 24, 7:00 PM Meeting fee: bupkiss Where: Berghoff Meeting Description:..."

"I have profiles all over in Second Life, Facebook, MySpace. Hoping to find out more about them all, especially Second Life."

"Hey everyone, I am the Boston Second Life meet-up organizer and my firm Semper International has an office in Chicago. I am out there many times a year and hopefully I can catch one of your events. If anyone is in Boston I am sure we can schedule a s"

""Hello! I'm in Japan. I can not meet you in your place. But I'm interesting in this Metaverse issue. My 3D business experience is about 25 years. My SL's name is "Yasuhiro Planer". I can meet in SL." http://ecasica.bl... "

"I'm a worker ant who makes things go."

"I'm a new SL resident from the Left Coast interested in RL applications of SL. In-world, I work at SL-Assistant."

" There is a reservation for 14 at The Berghoff Cafe, so first come, first serve. Expect to buy appetizers or dinner and some drinks. If you want to do just one of those you are welcome. As a former..."

""I work with subthreshold extreme gradual change both from the science and art perspectives. Fluid Stills(R) Art Illusions are my passion." "A time for change changes over time.""

"Howdy. I'm an avid Warcraft player along with my partner. I'm looking forward to meeting other players in the real world."

"Hey, hope you make it Thursday!"

"Really hope you can make it! w00t b "

"Hey Jim! Hope you can make our net metaverse meetup at the berghoff this thurs, 6:30 pm. b "