This is a comparison chart of features from three virtual worlds I've been part of. I've tried to make these as non-partisan as possible, let me know if you have any comments.

The chart follows a basic Yes - Kinda - Not Really - No format, with greater detail being given if you click on the catagory or on the given answer for the different VWs. Active Worlds, Second Life, and There are featured for now (alphabetical order).
Active Worlds Second Life There
Free Trial Yes Yes Yes
Free Account Type Yes Yes Yes
Other Pricing $6.95 $9.95 $9.95
Ported To Multi-OS No Yes No
3D Graphics Yes Yes Yes
Support Yes Yes Yes
Economy Not Really Yes Yes
Physics No Yes Yes
Custom Content Yes Yes Yes
Custom Avatars Kinda Yes Yes
Custom Avatar Animations Kinda Yes Not Really
Building Yes Yes Yes
Scripting Kinda Yes Not Really
Voice Chat No No Yes
Private Servers Yes Yes No
Chat Gestures/Emotes Kinda Yes Yes
Streaming Media Yes Yes Yes
Age Limit None 13/18 13
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