Comments on: MetaCard: The World’s First Virtual World Credit Card http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/04/metacard-the-worlds-first-virtual-world-credit-card/ Startup and Technology News Sat, 30 Aug 2008 02:26:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: dididada http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/04/metacard-the-worlds-first-virtual-world-credit-card/#comment-1648178 dididada Thu, 27 Sep 2007 02:38:06 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/04/metacard-the-worlds-first-virtual-world-credit-card/#comment-1648178 www.bbcok.com. I love it http://www.bbcok.com.
I love it

]]> By: Chino Yray http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/04/metacard-the-worlds-first-virtual-world-credit-card/#comment-1610492 Chino Yray Tue, 11 Sep 2007 14:43:54 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/04/metacard-the-worlds-first-virtual-world-credit-card/#comment-1610492 It's a rip off of your money! that's a lot for a virtual credit card. It’s a rip off of your money! that’s a lot for a virtual credit card.

]]> By: aspir8or http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/04/metacard-the-worlds-first-virtual-world-credit-card/#comment-1598825 aspir8or Thu, 06 Sep 2007 14:02:04 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/04/metacard-the-worlds-first-virtual-world-credit-card/#comment-1598825 And if I commit virtual fraud in SL, will I go to a virtual jail? And if I commit virtual fraud in SL, will I go to a virtual jail?

]]> By: Ashcroft Burnham http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/04/metacard-the-worlds-first-virtual-world-credit-card/#comment-1596549 Ashcroft Burnham Wed, 05 Sep 2007 22:25:54 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/04/metacard-the-worlds-first-virtual-world-credit-card/#comment-1596549 Who on earth would pay 54% compound interest to borrow up to US$37.20 when they already have a facility to borrow >US$2,000 at a rate of Who on earth would pay 54% compound interest to borrow up to US$37.20 when they already have a facility to borrow >US$2,000 at a rate of

]]> By: benlm http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/04/metacard-the-worlds-first-virtual-world-credit-card/#comment-1596363 benlm Wed, 05 Sep 2007 21:10:03 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/04/metacard-the-worlds-first-virtual-world-credit-card/#comment-1596363 @alexanderpink: It's a blog! I've read paperback books from big name publishers with typos worse than that. Shouldn't they catch them after the hardcover edition? And to all the rest of you bitter, angry readers, why don't you pay some money and get yourself laid instead of beating up on Duncan all the time? @alexanderpink:
It’s a blog! I’ve read paperback books from big name publishers with typos worse than that. Shouldn’t they catch them after the hardcover edition?

And to all the rest of you bitter, angry readers, why don’t you pay some money and get yourself laid instead of beating up on Duncan all the time?

]]> By: Quick Online Tips http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/04/metacard-the-worlds-first-virtual-world-credit-card/#comment-1595689 Quick Online Tips Wed, 05 Sep 2007 17:07:05 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/04/metacard-the-worlds-first-virtual-world-credit-card/#comment-1595689 <strong>MetaCard Virtual L$ Credit Card for Second Life...</strong> The Second Life virtual residents can now enjoy cashless shopping with the new MetaCard, a virtual L$ credit card. Buy stuff and pay for it later in L$, the official Second life currency. Its usage is very similar to credit cards offered by Mastercard,... MetaCard Virtual L$ Credit Card for Second Life…

The Second Life virtual residents can now enjoy cashless shopping with the new MetaCard, a virtual L$ credit card. Buy stuff and pay for it later in L$, the official Second life currency. Its usage is very similar to credit cards offered by Mastercard,…

]]> By: VTOR - Virtual TO Reality http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/04/metacard-the-worlds-first-virtual-world-credit-card/#comment-1595485 VTOR - Virtual TO Reality Wed, 05 Sep 2007 15:49:41 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/04/metacard-the-worlds-first-virtual-world-credit-card/#comment-1595485 <strong>First virtual credit card from Singapore based business...</strong> On the heels of the Ginko fiasco, timing to launch the first virtual world credit card might be a leap of faith, but that’s the plan for the Metacard. Two cards will be offered, a gold card with a L$10,000 limit and a basic card with a L$5,000 li... First virtual credit card from Singapore based business…

On the heels of the Ginko fiasco, timing to launch the first virtual world credit card might be a leap of faith, but that’s the plan for the Metacard. Two cards will be offered, a gold card with a L$10,000 limit and a basic card with a L$5,000 li…

]]> By: Chris Jacobson http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/04/metacard-the-worlds-first-virtual-world-credit-card/#comment-1595420 Chris Jacobson Wed, 05 Sep 2007 15:23:18 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/04/metacard-the-worlds-first-virtual-world-credit-card/#comment-1595420 Where do I get the after-life credit card that they would accept in heaven? Let me go call Visa. Where do I get the after-life credit card that they would accept in heaven? Let me go call Visa.

]]> By: Smart Lindens http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/04/metacard-the-worlds-first-virtual-world-credit-card/#comment-1595303 Smart Lindens Wed, 05 Sep 2007 14:35:09 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/04/metacard-the-worlds-first-virtual-world-credit-card/#comment-1595303 <strong>MetaCard, Credit Cards for your Second Life...</strong> We mentioned before that there is a debit card for Second Life coming our way in 2008, now there is going to be a credit card as well. FirstMeta is launching the MetaCard, so, just like rl, you can run up a bunch of bills in sl. To get the Gold Card, y... MetaCard, Credit Cards for your Second Life…

We mentioned before that there is a debit card for Second Life coming our way in 2008, now there is going to be a credit card as well. FirstMeta is launching the MetaCard, so, just like rl, you can run up a bunch of bills in sl. To get the Gold Card, y…

]]> By: The Grid Live http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/04/metacard-the-worlds-first-virtual-world-credit-card/#comment-1595187 The Grid Live Wed, 05 Sep 2007 13:58:39 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/04/metacard-the-worlds-first-virtual-world-credit-card/#comment-1595187 <strong>Second Life News for September 5, 2007...</strong> MetaCard: The World’s First Virtual World Credit Card We had mentioned a Second Life Debit Card, now, there is going to be a Second Life Credit Card, FirstMeta is launching the MetaCard, which comes in two flavors: Basic and Gold. The Basic card is s... Second Life News for September 5, 2007…

MetaCard: The World’s First Virtual World Credit Card We had mentioned a Second Life Debit Card, now, there is going to be a Second Life Credit Card, FirstMeta is launching the MetaCard, which comes in two flavors: Basic and Gold. The Basic card is s…

]]> By: share.websitemagazine.com http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/04/metacard-the-worlds-first-virtual-world-credit-card/#comment-1595101 share.websitemagazine.com Wed, 05 Sep 2007 13:24:30 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/04/metacard-the-worlds-first-virtual-world-credit-card/#comment-1595101 <strong>MetaCard: The World’s First Virtual World Credit Card...</strong> Singapore based FirstMeta has launched MetaCard, a credit card for Second Life that is claimed to be the world’s first virtual world credit card.... MetaCard: The World’s First Virtual World Credit Card…

Singapore based FirstMeta has launched MetaCard, a credit card for Second Life that is claimed to be the world’s first virtual world credit card….

]]> By: David Litsky http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/04/metacard-the-worlds-first-virtual-world-credit-card/#comment-1594982 David Litsky Wed, 05 Sep 2007 12:34:32 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/04/metacard-the-worlds-first-virtual-world-credit-card/#comment-1594982 An interesting concept, but those interest rates are sky high. I would really like to open a Bank on Second Life, providing real-world interest rates on saving, loans, and etc. Would be an interesting experience. An interesting concept, but those interest rates are sky high. I would really like to open a Bank on Second Life, providing real-world interest rates on saving, loans, and etc. Would be an interesting experience.

]]> By: iHero http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/04/metacard-the-worlds-first-virtual-world-credit-card/#comment-1594596 iHero Wed, 05 Sep 2007 10:04:47 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/04/metacard-the-worlds-first-virtual-world-credit-card/#comment-1594596 This will probably become huge in "the grid" -- people love credit cards. First Meta....I love the name. But personally -- life is too short to live but this one lfe -- nevermind a second one. This will probably become huge in “the grid” — people love credit cards.

First Meta….I love the name.

But personally — life is too short to live but this one lfe — nevermind a second one.

]]> By: Noah http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/04/metacard-the-worlds-first-virtual-world-credit-card/#comment-1594443 Noah Wed, 05 Sep 2007 09:07:35 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/04/metacard-the-worlds-first-virtual-world-credit-card/#comment-1594443 Sure, but unless Duncan can do that multiplication in his head, or his calculator's exponent button is broken, the only reason he said 54% is out of a dim understanding of the mystical properties of "compounding"... Sure, but unless Duncan can do that multiplication in his head, or his calculator’s exponent button is broken, the only reason he said 54% is out of a dim understanding of the mystical properties of “compounding”…

]]> By: Sam http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/04/metacard-the-worlds-first-virtual-world-credit-card/#comment-1594441 Sam Wed, 05 Sep 2007 09:07:13 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/04/metacard-the-worlds-first-virtual-world-credit-card/#comment-1594441 Lets wait for the card skimmers to start attacking SecondLife. Lets wait for the card skimmers to start attacking SecondLife.

]]> By: elf http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/04/metacard-the-worlds-first-virtual-world-credit-card/#comment-1594426 elf Wed, 05 Sep 2007 09:00:54 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/04/metacard-the-worlds-first-virtual-world-credit-card/#comment-1594426 0.15% * 365 = 0.5475 0.15% * 365 = 0.5475

]]> By: Noah http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/04/metacard-the-worlds-first-virtual-world-credit-card/#comment-1594388 Noah Wed, 05 Sep 2007 08:45:30 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/04/metacard-the-worlds-first-virtual-world-credit-card/#comment-1594388 @ xnor Well, as alexanderpink says, Duncan is a careless writer, which makes him a truly god-awful mathematician. @ xnor

Well, as alexanderpink says, Duncan is a careless writer, which makes him a truly god-awful mathematician.

]]> By: xnor http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/04/metacard-the-worlds-first-virtual-world-credit-card/#comment-1594367 xnor Wed, 05 Sep 2007 08:38:09 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/04/metacard-the-worlds-first-virtual-world-credit-card/#comment-1594367 0.13% daily is 60.7% annual 0.15% daily is 72.9% annual How did you get 54%? 0.13% daily is 60.7% annual

0.15% daily is 72.9% annual

How did you get 54%?

]]> By: D http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/04/metacard-the-worlds-first-virtual-world-credit-card/#comment-1594280 D Wed, 05 Sep 2007 08:10:34 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/04/metacard-the-worlds-first-virtual-world-credit-card/#comment-1594280 If they drop the monthly fee, I might consider applying and keep with me until I really needs it. But the monthly fee is a killer. If they drop the monthly fee, I might consider applying and keep with me until I really needs it. But the monthly fee is a killer.

]]> By: alexanderpink http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/04/metacard-the-worlds-first-virtual-world-credit-card/#comment-1594258 alexanderpink Wed, 05 Sep 2007 07:55:05 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/04/metacard-the-worlds-first-virtual-world-credit-card/#comment-1594258 "which would we roughly 54% per annum, but compounding. " Can you please proofread your writing before you post it. You are being paid as a writer, please try and act like one. Ditto for the "more clearer" statement in the post above this one. “which would we roughly 54% per annum, but compounding. ” Can you please proofread your writing before you post it. You are being paid as a writer, please try and act like one. Ditto for the “more clearer” statement in the post above this one.

]]> By: CK http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/04/metacard-the-worlds-first-virtual-world-credit-card/#comment-1594121 CK Wed, 05 Sep 2007 07:04:09 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/04/metacard-the-worlds-first-virtual-world-credit-card/#comment-1594121 Ginko Ginko

]]> By: Steve Ballmer http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/04/metacard-the-worlds-first-virtual-world-credit-card/#comment-1593948 Steve Ballmer Wed, 05 Sep 2007 06:05:17 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/04/metacard-the-worlds-first-virtual-world-credit-card/#comment-1593948 Hmmm, I can't thik of anything witty to say. http://fakesteveballmer.blogspot.com Hmmm, I can’t thik of anything witty to say.

http://fakesteveballmer.blogspot.com

]]> By: Colin Klinkert http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/04/metacard-the-worlds-first-virtual-world-credit-card/#comment-1593875 Colin Klinkert Wed, 05 Sep 2007 05:30:42 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/04/metacard-the-worlds-first-virtual-world-credit-card/#comment-1593875 Wow, what a dumb idea, what are the upsides? the downsides are you need to provide id for $35 a month and the interest rate is over 50% a year! Wow, what a dumb idea, what are the upsides?

the downsides are you need to provide id for $35 a month and the interest rate is over 50% a year!

]]> By: Steve Spalding http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/04/metacard-the-worlds-first-virtual-world-credit-card/#comment-1593846 Steve Spalding Wed, 05 Sep 2007 05:19:55 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/04/metacard-the-worlds-first-virtual-world-credit-card/#comment-1593846 Is anyone else creeped out by the idea of a "virtual debt instrument". Then again, you're right, it is Second Life. Is anyone else creeped out by the idea of a “virtual debt instrument”. Then again, you’re right, it is Second Life.

]]> By: Congratulations http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/04/metacard-the-worlds-first-virtual-world-credit-card/#comment-1593663 Congratulations Wed, 05 Sep 2007 04:13:42 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/04/metacard-the-worlds-first-virtual-world-credit-card/#comment-1593663 Ok, this is officially one of the stupidest startups I have ever seen. But it shouldn't surprise me considering it is related to 2nd life. Ok, this is officially one of the stupidest startups I have ever seen. But it shouldn’t surprise me considering it is related to 2nd life.

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