My mother was very into second life. She's a singer. There's venues inside second life and she had fans (lots of them actually) and did shows and had a tip jar

My mother was very into second life. She's a singer. There's venues inside second life and she had fans (lots of them actually) and did shows and had a tip jar - she was making money doing live performances - broadcasting herself singing in second life. And this was like 15 years ago. I got into second life because I don't live anywhere near my mother, so I made an avatar and went to some of her shows. It was pretty cool, honestly. I put a few dollars into Linden Labs to get some credits, and went shopping. I bought a virtual boat, a helicopter, jet skis, clothing (for my avatar), and all sorts of stuff for the avatar. I don't think it was all for nothing, I kind of got a kick out of it, at the time. There were all sorts of freaky things going on in second life. It's probably what "the metaverse" wishes it could be.