There are plenty of online virtual worlds out there. Here are 50 of them including gaia online, club penguin, IMVU and others.
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The features are based on InterFUEL researching of virtual world which already succeed:

Mom’s approval
Safety
Fun
Fresh content
Ways to socialize
A feeling of control
Self expression

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Popularity: 3% [?]