From these posts, one thing is clear. Whether SL is a game or not depends entirely on your viewpoint. For me, i work 50+ hours a week in SL producing products, supporting customers, and running a store. For me, SL is not a game. For several people on my friends list, who log on everyday to shop, go to clubs, and generally relax in their free time, SL is considerably closer to a game. It is, therefore what you make of it. For me it is my business. For others it surely is a game.