3D Web is Stupid
They revolutionized your email:
Then they changed the way you shop:
Then they realized nobody cared. Or do they? Does anyone remember VRML? I didn’t until I saw a posting about the kinset shopping experience and realized people were still trying to take the look of the ‘meat space’ into the virtual space.
My professional opinion is: that is stupid.
Elegantly put, I know, but putting an elaborate 3D interface between me and the information I want isn’t a benefit. Does this appeal to the second life users out there? The kids maybe?
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Not that I can tell. I would say apps like these are a key indication that there is too much money being poured into the internet.