One of its first customers was Palo Alto, Calif.-based IMVU Inc., which operates an online game where 55 million registered players can build virtual identities and chat in 3-d.

Virtual existence becomes another way for people to live and to release themselves. In the virtual world, people play various "games", imitating different life styles, and changing their identities.

While most people are skeptical about true identities of people over the virtual space, I do sincerely hope I can meet a few good chaps over here .