The events list - utter shite

Thank U Mari!!!

Big claps for u!!

& if ppl can't find anything to go to sudgest something.

SL has a free-market economy. I don't think 'moderating' the list is going to make too many people happy, or solve problems. As in RL, 'sex sells', even the promise or appearance of sex, which is what most club events are.

However, it is important to offer alternatives, to take advantage of the talents and vast amount of creativity which exists in SL! As has been noted before, many times 'quality' events are planned, with less than stellar results. I think anyone involved in planning some alternatives to the traditional club/sexy av/hot thong type of contest event has to realize that 'success' is probably going to be measured in smaller numbers. One approach which might yield better results would be to create a task force or committee of people willing to help organize, plan, advertise, and put on some really good, quality events. Planning the 'club' events usually takes little advance prep or advertising, and they're all in competition against one another, but developing a slate of quality events which attract a larger number of people requires more thought, preparation, and marketing, and may produce better results if you have more people working together toward a common goal. One of the benefits of such a group would be that events could be cross-promoted and marketed, to help build awareness of these kind of events.

The 'every man for himself' approach may work fine for the clubs.. but for the less sex-oriented, not so 'flashy' type of events, we may well find that 'no man is an island' and we need each other to build an alternative SL which can reflect the richness and quality of the residents of SL.

Deja

Now under Special Events, I have a thread about Survivor Second Life. It will be a series of 14 competitive events at 14 different locations with 14 different hosts. This past week I have been booking the hosts and the locations and almost have that wrapped up. This next week coming up I will start registration for the 14 contestants. I hope for all of you who are hungry for "something different" to participate as a host, a player, or a member of the audience. The goal is for our hosts, to be what one person calls the "oldbies or midbies", show off their build, location and event. The goal for our players, who may be referred to as "noobies", a chance to experiment all that is available in SL. This is EVERYONES chance to exploit all the varieity of events that are out there and available besides dancing in a club and wearing a thong, collecting money. But please dont take the efforts of Waves and I wrong, we also have been known to dance in thongs under money balls

PS Survivor SL should be ready to kick off by 18 Jan 05 if all goes well and finish on 3 Mar 05

Of course I always have great fun at my own PG events in FunLand. The last one was 'silliest thing you can wear on your head' contest. Loved the guy who wore a boat and the woman with the Dead End sign sticking out of her head.

Brook Templar has been hosting some super game show type events of late and I always keep an eye open for them. Some of Brook's include Scattergories, Song Titles and sayings where the first to fill in the blank word/s wins, trivia and 'What Word Am I thinking Of?".

Donnie Donavan has photo contests. Each avie gets to submit one non touched up photo taken in Second Life.

Ace Cassidy holds drumming events at Tribal Drums on a regular basis.

There have been some fun scavenger hunts.

Suffice it to say, I manage to find lots of things to do without having to pile on leather and lace (unless of course I'm in the mood to wear leather).

Tang if you need any more hosts, I would help out. Just IM me in game or PM me

why bitch about it! make the next one better! you learn right as you go.......

I held a "MUSIC TRIVIA....WHILE SHAKING YOUR RUMP TO HIP HOP!!!!" event a few months ago, and it was a ton of fun. It was "name that tune" to classic old school rap and hip hop. It got people interacting, talking about music during their youth, enjoying each others company.

Not every club event has to be a "Shake that Azz" get-your-friends-to-vote-for-you event. But it does take a little creativity and effort to go beyond "Best Blue Outfit". Then again, if you don't put in any effort into a "Show and Tell" event, that will suck too.

~Jaz

PS If any of you are movie buffs, I've uploaded some classic (& not so classic) sound bites from movies and will be holding a "Who Said That?" event tomorrow (Friday) Look for it on the event calender!

Last Sunday night, I was so tired of all the same SEXXXY events(tho I am an XXX dancer, i wanted something different) that I went to a poetry reading. Not only was it a change from the norm, but it was alot of fun, I got to let ppl see some of my writing, AND I got to read some great works of poetry by some very talented folks. Right now, as I have been told,,,its only once a week, but maybe if there are more interested in things like that, it will happen more. I realize poetry isn't everyones cup of tea, but for those who DO enjoy it, you should really check it out )

Lilly

This type of thread is created constantly cause people like to bitch. SHUT UP AND ATTEND THE OTHER TPYPES OF EVENTS. SUPPORT WHAT YOU ARE SUGGESTING.

I have been trying my ass off to please these forumsyet everyone does go to the Basic ones

Best Dressed

Wings

Sexy Av



SHUT UP AND GO TO THE EVENTS YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT

THEY AR THERE

Did i mention I love you all

heheheheheh

NOw you want something to bitch about - make a thread about my spacing between ever sentence.

I really think these event hating threads are just peoples way of Dominating forums. Its kind of funny cause the Comparison to the over doinating Contests in the IN GAME Event Calendar is the "BItch about the Event Calendar" Forum thread!

Reeminds me of that Nelly Song " Over and Over again "

LOL

Bitch about my typos

just please stop talking about event Calendar

Start Smoking Again :+))

*passes Ahkin some prozac* You're wound a little tight there dude

But I feel better now.

*smiles

Yes, the events we have nowadays are:


1) Sex things. Sex is good, SL-Sex... no. What the hell is the point?\
2)Giveaways ---------------------------------------------------------------|-May be same event
3)Casinos------------------------------------------------------------------/
4)Bingo
5)Trivia


Pick one, all are equally boring.

Whatever happened to the discussion events? The races? Hell, I miss the things like "find the needle in the haystack". At least that required SOME work/thought. So, seriously, current event holders, stop continuing the degradation of a great SL institution.

No, no they arn't.

PEOPLE ARE TRYING! EVENTS OTHER THAN "BEST DRESSED" ARE THERE
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Date: Wednesday, January 5, 2005
Time: 7:00PM - 8:00PM (60 minutes)
Location: Dore (247,7)
Host: Trimming Hedges
Category: Contest
Cover Charge? No

Event description: A simple, but fun event: I bring weird pictures, you caption them. Hilarity ensues. Everyone votes on what they like, and each round's winner gets $100.

Remember, typing speed is NOT IMPORTANT at Captions: you have 4.5 minutes for each one. All you need is a good sense of humor! And even if you don't enter a caption, you can still vote on your favorite.

This is a PG sim, so please keep the innuendo mild.

Hope to see you there!

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Fishing Tournament at the Neo-Realms Fishing Camp
Date: Wednesday, January 5, 2005
Time: 7:00PM - 8:00PM (60 minutes)
Location: Alston (38,86)
Host: Sweegy Manilow
Category: Contest
Cover Charge? No

Event description: Come on down and compete in the fishing tournament! Event rods will be provided free of charge. Keep all the fish you catch.

Tournament details:
Prizes:
1st place - 350, trophy and fishing vest
2nd place - 200
3rd place - 100
Best catch - 100

Fish Cap: All classes allowed
Rod Limit: Event Rod only
Bait Limit: No bait

Join our Bass Bandits group to keep updated on the latest news and tournament information.

If you would like a TP, IM Sweegy Manilow.

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Art Ambush
Date: Wednesday, January 5, 2005
Time: 7:00PM - 8:00PM (60 minutes)
Location: Perry (127,137)
Host: Garrison McCoy
Category: Contest
Cover Charge? No

Event description: Come one come all to the Second Life Artist Ambush!
Rules are easy - I give a topic and everyone has 30 minutes to create a picture using that entry. Not an Artist? No problem! Photoshops, poems, stick figures...anything within the PG rating allowed. Then once all are uploaded, everyone gets a chance to vote on 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Prizes of 300L, 200L and 100L will be awarded

Linden Lab has been requested


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Mentors - Land 101
Date: Wednesday, January 5, 2005
Time: 8:00PM - 8:30PM (30 minutes)
Location: Mauve (100,4
Host: Jamie Otis
Category: Mentor Event
Cover Charge? No

Event description: The Learning Center presents:

Land 101: Questions 'n Answers

Looking to get a plot of land in SL, have questions about price, location/region, prim values, group ownership, land tiers, renting, buying, selling, etc.

This is an open session for all to find out more about owning land in SL.


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Ahkin's "Women are Evil" Wednesday
Date: Wednesday, January 5, 2005
Time: 8:00PM - 9:00PM (60 minutes)
Location: Benham (100,20)
Host: Ahkin Pierce
Category: Contest
Cover Charge? No

Event description: -Club Star Presents-

Ahkin Pierce of Envy's Capture

Hosting:

Ahkin's "Women are Evil" Wednesday

Once again Ahkin attempts to convince the Club Star Owner, Mario Fonzarelli, that all Women are evil. (he never shuts up basically)

When all of a sudden....the room feels with sirens, seductresses, and s.... well you get the picture. DANCING!
(no one ever listens to Ahkin)

The most wicked woman of all wins 250 and is Crowned the Most Evil (by Vote) and chooses three men to compete for her ...uh...blessing (which is another 250- chosen by the "Most Evil". Each of the three men basically have to plead and beg for the Most Evil Woman to choose Him or maybe if perform a task or show a skill to be blessed while Ahkin Takes Pictures to show as proof to the CLUB STAR Owner, Mario that "See, they are so EVIL!"

Pictures will be displayed downstairs for Optional viewing after the event.

IM host Ahkin Pierce or Mario Fonzarelli for TP


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LAKA SNAPSHOT CONTEST!
Date: Wednesday, January 5, 2005
Time: 2:30PM - 4:00PM (90 minutes)
Location: Laka (145,117)
Host: First Page
Category: Contest
Cover Charge? No

Event description: The Laka Lounge & Resort Snapshot Contest
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Participants may enter any ONE UNMODIFIED Second Life snapshots to this contest. Snapshots *may* be mature but you will want to select them on the basis of how they will be rated by the audience.

1st Place Snapshot - $350L
2nd Place Snapshot - $200L
3rd Place Snapshot - $100L
*Winners will also receive complementary works of art*

Please be on time to submit your photos to the host!
IM FIRST PAGE FOR A TELEPORT.


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Texturing contest at Fairchang
Date: Wednesday, January 5, 2005
Time: 1:00PM - 1:30PM (30 minutes)
Location: FairChang Island (112,211)
Host: Caliandris Pendragon
Category: Contest
Cover Charge? No

Event description: Come to Fairchang for a texturing contest. You will be given an item for texturing and 20 minutes in which to texture it. The competitors and any audience will then vote on the results.

Prizes will be awarded as follows:
1st prize 250 linden dollars
2nd prize 150 linden dollars
3rd prize 100 linden dollars


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MENTOR EVENT for NEWCOMERS to SECOND LIFE
Date: Wednesday, January 5, 2005
Time: 7:00AM - 7:30AM (30 minutes)
Location: Maroon (175,195)
Host: Germaine LaFollette
Category: Mentor Event
Cover Charge? No

Event description: If you're new to Second Life, you have lots of questions. I'll try to answer them for you. Come on over to the Riverwalk Gardens in Maroon, and have some coffee and donuts with me. We'll talk about your questions. We'll try to build some things, too--if you like. Lost of the guests have excellent ideas to answer your questions. Come share our experience with us.
This is for newcomers, but everyone is welcome.

AND IT'S FREE!!!


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Basic Building Class (The Dummies Guide To SL Building)
Date: Wednesday, January 5, 2005
Time: 6:00AM - 7:00AM (60 minutes)
Location: Wetheral (188,176)
Host: AKA Fool
Category: Class
Cover Charge? No

Event description: Second life building basics come join us for this basic builders class all new sl members welcome if you have never built anything or just want to know where to start then come join us here your learn how to create link duplicate and what a prim is and other things please hang around after if you would like to ask any other questions not covered by the event everyone welcome im for a tp
ohh and its free as well


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There were also alot of different tyes of Trivia evets

Star Wars

Abs



AV contests ofcourse but even Sci fi ones Where alot of good talented avs were made.

I've been to three great events in the last two days that are definetly not "Thong" type events.

Primtionary - Its like pictionary but with prims. Its a total blast, I love it. Run by Jamie Otis I believe, on the TLC campus.

Live Jazz - Tuesday nights Austin plays a couple of hours of live music. Lots of fun.

Captioning - I think it was Trimming Hedges who ran this one. He puts up a picture and people caption it. Then there is a vote on the funniest caption. Some really funny ones, too.

There are events worth going to you just have to look for them and go to them.

--Ima

I got to try those.

Primtionary and Captioning are what will keep me in SL after the trial period. Way too much fun, more fun than I've ever had in an online multiplayer game. Some great UT2004 matches come pretty close, but Primtionary really works with all the things SL does best.

drools

OK you club haters....here is an event for you!
The demolition of the Punany Club!!!!
Come watch and cheer as we make physical and delink the huge tower that houses the club.

"CLUBHATERS" lol
that so funny

The best recent example of event hosts and creators sticking their necks out would be Omar Drago and LovesIt Langdon over at the Barnyard conducting live beta tests of Kermitt Quirk's game, Tringo, about two weeks past. Only a month ago Tringo didn't exist and now there are multiple sessions offered daily all over the map. Thanks to the hard work of three people we all have something to do other than lift and separate our cheeks at the Scripted Thong contest (which will most likely be won by its own host anyway).

Which brings up the point that some events take more thought, effort, and time, than others. Anyone can hold a doll-dressing contest and a good rule of thumb is the more misspellings in the event posting the higher the chances of "mature" content and that the host is merely seeking dwell. Teaching a class or any kind of mentor event requires a certain minimal level of expertise on the part of the host beyond simply logging hours within the game universe. Quizzes and word puzzle-type games require the host to create a question and answer key along with whatever scoring or seating equipment they need. Prim-based games, like Bingo, Discs of Tron, or the aforementioned Tringo, require the host to devote a large amount of resources (land/cash/time) for game equipment and scripting.

What causes the over-abundance of cloned events, such as doll-dressing contests, overly-sexualized or not, is that they are _voting_ events. There is, in most cases, no effort on the part of the host beyond setting the theme and then collecting and counting the votes before awarding the cash. On the other hand, that doesn't make these types of events any less important to the participants. Though Show and Tell is a ballot-type event it is a way to reward and applaud creators for bringing new objects, clothing, etc. into the SL universe. However, a lot of the ballot-type events appear to be "last minute" events posted 15-min before start time solely so the host can collect the reimbursement and maintain dwell at their club.

Maybe it would help if we had some idea of _when_ the event was posted so we can ferret out these last minute "Pimp Hat Partayz" and "Booty Looty" events. Or push the minimal advance time for posting an event from 15-min to an hour.

I agree that Tringo has been an amazing success - with full games and sims. Hopefully this will encourage others to be equally inventive.



No - I think you you are not quite right. What actually causes these events is the Linden's support criteria. To be eligible for a host fee of L$250 (and reimbursement of up to L$500 in prize money) you need to have an element of competition. So to get paid for hosting you need to run a contest of some sort - a discussion group such as the philosophy/theology group Thinkers, or whatever doesn't qualify for support.

The easiest way to get your L$250 is to do the sexiest kneecap competition. It involves next to no planning - all the host has to do is ask for votes and count up the IMs. You are asked how many attended for 30 mins or more so you need to drag it out a bit.

Some show and tells don't actually involve object you made. I have been to one which counted objects you bought.



AFAIK the advance notice is 30 mins. To get Linden support (ie the $500 refunded plus $250 for you) you need to post it on the calender before midnight Linden time the day before.

There is a new policy that the same event is not to be posted on the calender within the same 24 hours. All the sexiest foo events count as the same event - the thread is here

I think this is too blunt an instrument as it doesn't allow time shifting - to me running Tringo at a good time for Europeans and later at a good time for Americans is a good thing. I think Le Cadre's fashion shows where they had say 3 a day for a week was fine also. I would like the time period to be reduced - to not the same event every 6 hours rather than 24.

I need to check the rules, but I think there's a 24 hour limit for Mentor Events now... I.e they have to be posted 24 hours in advance. There are exceptions... i.e. when Char IMs all the Mentors and says "There're no events... Post some"... but otherwise...