Second Life says its virtual world is adults-only

0 Comments | AFP, June, 2007

SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) — Linden Lab said Monday that its popular virtual world Second Life where activities include sex and gambling is strictly adults-only.

The statement by the creator of an Internet world where people live vicariously via customized three-dimensional animated figures came after L'association Familles de France accused it of letting children cavort in a virtual land rife with grown-up vices.

A Linden spokesman said the San Francisco company had not been contacted by the association so could not comment specifically about the complaint.

"However, Second Life is a platform strictly for adults (ages 18 and older), and Linden Lab enforces strict measures to prevent access by minors," the company said in a response to an AFP inquiry.

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