Chatroulette: Next please! // Things // Added 2010/03/15 at 14:34
Now part of our everyday life, Facebook and Twitter were considered quite shocking when they first appeared: personal data, stolen pictures, and inquisitive applications… We thought all boundaries had been crossed. How could it get any worse? Web 2.0, do you have more surprises in store for us?
These questions have an answer: Chatroulette!
This new “game” appeared a few weeks ago. The rule? A webcam, a very shy permission to switch it on, and here you are… at the mercy of thousands of web users. The site offers one special feature, the ability to click on the "Next" button if you want to switch to another face. It looks like a bad-taste version of speed-dating and reminds us of a famous American reality show…
It’s kind of fun at the beginning. Fancy dresses, jokes, special guests… nothing evil at first sight! Except that nudity is sometimes just a click away… which can be a problem… It’s still possible to chat with a normal user, but you can also meet someone really spooky with weird habits.
Whether you love it or hate it… beware!
