Virtual Life Vs. Real Life

Virtual reality (VR) is a tricky place to live in. In one of our discussions, we had to discuss the difference between creating a virtual personage and our real life? My opinion is simple, in VR you can get away with almost anything. You are somewhat in control because you have the power to create. People pose different then what they really are all the time. Which brings to another point; in VR you can pose as what you wished to be and nobody can judge you, or even discover the truth for that matter; meaning no real world repercussion. Females can pose as males and vice versa, you can put somebody else’s picture to attract people, even some screen names will attract some views and friend requests from other VR participant. At the same time, people forget to disassociate VR and real life. "To catch a predator" is a show in which sexual predators are identified and detained on national television for contacting people below the age of consent over the internet for sexual pleasure.
However, the World Wide Web is not only a field for the predators, you also have the ability to interact freely with people all over the world, you get to create alter egos, make friends and play games just to name a few options. You get to be social and be part of a community, if we take the example of Sims online. It allows you to meet people who have the same interests as you. Its convenience is in the fact that interacting with people can evoke emotions and depression occurs as well as low self-esteem and that in the virtual neighborhood you wish to be in, you can do so safely behind your computer screen. You get to meet new friends, basically a get together every time you log on. In conclusion, the main difference between VR and Real life is the sense of freedom and control that is provided by a certain invisibility.