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At last, someone finally gets it. Gartner throws caution to the wind and warns businesses about the dangers, not the purported promise, of virtual worlds. Places like Second Life are rife with security risks and could damage both your brand and reputation. We'll add that they're also stupid, just to cover all the bases. [Virtual Worlds News]