I've been logging into Home for several months now, since before the open beta. I have seen it go through many changes--not all good, some downright terrible--but it has become more stable and, in tiny increments, is expanding its repertoire of services.

I launch Home 5-10 times per week for sessions that last anywhere from 30 minutes to 2, even 3, hours. And here's the kicker: Exclusively from Home, I have met and talked to many, many people, most just acquaintances, but some of whom I would now call friends (indeed, not unlike some of my Gizmodo friendships).

Are these people I'm ever likely to meet in person? For the most part, probably not. But that is the beauty of Home, its ability to foster a social experience in a global virtual world. I know Gizmodo is all down on Home. However, you get out of it only what you put into it. Anyone who naysays Home (are you listening, Giz?) just doesn't know how to "play" it. Yeah, consider that a challenge.

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And, frankly, that 1 minute is a minute too long.

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