It can be like that yes![]()
I think it depends on the personality, it can be addictive and a lot of people use it as a dating service, I know several people now who met in SL and got married in RL, often having to move to Europe or America to do so.
Personally I am into it for the Live Music Sessions, there are some great indie musicians in there and I also used to do a lot of scripting and building, it has a thriving economy but it is difficult to get the cash out in South Africa.
Amazing! I think I will try this out.