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Hank Ramos

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Join date: 15 Nov 2003

Posts: 2,328

11-06-2004 17:58

Why do some projects get free land funding from the Lindens (actually, if you think about it, it all comes out of our pockets) and other projects have to be privately funded?

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blaze Spinnaker

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Join date: 12 Aug 2004

Posts: 5,898

11-06-2004 18:05

From: someone

Depending on how this project works out we plan to expand the idea into an ongoing program that responds with support to other groups who want to create something new and unique within SL.

I get the sense if you have a burningly good idea and a proven history of execution for a temporary project you could probably get some free resources. Have you tried emailing them with your idea?

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Damien Fate

Goofy designer

Join date: 6 Nov 2003

Posts: 634

11-06-2004 18:12

He could just be asking out of interest too. I would also like to know the answer to this question, and I am not looking to get funding on anything.

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Hank Ramos

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11-06-2004 18:18

From: blaze Spinnaker

Have you tried emailing them with your idea?

I wasn't talking about myself. I was talking about the many other projects going on in SL.

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Loki Pico

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Join date: 20 Jun 2003

Posts: 1,938

11-06-2004 18:58

I suppose it is a matter of submitting a proposal. I think we may see more Linden sponsored projects in the future, I think they may be figuring out how to do it.

This thread has some details on that: /3/b4/26390/1.html

I guess the advantage is free use of land, but the disadvantage is having to follow the guidelines prescribed and not having the real freedom to do as you wish and collect the dwell and/or financial reward.

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Hank Ramos Lifetime Scripter Join date: 15 Nov 2003 Posts: 2,328	11-06-2004 17:58 Why do some projects get free land funding from the Lindens (actually, if you think about it, it all comes out of our pockets) and other projects have to be privately funded? _____________________
blaze Spinnaker 1/2 Serious Join date: 12 Aug 2004 Posts: 5,898	11-06-2004 18:05 From: someone Depending on how this project works out we plan to expand the idea into an ongoing program that responds with support to other groups who want to create something new and unique within SL. I get the sense if you have a burningly good idea and a proven history of execution for a temporary project you could probably get some free resources. Have you tried emailing them with your idea? _____________________ Taken from The last paragraph on pg. 16 of Cory Ondrejka's paper "Changing Realities: User Creation, Communication, and Innovation in Digital Worlds : "User-created content takes the idea of leveraging player opinions a step further by allowing them to effectively prototype new ideas and features. Developers can then measure which new concepts most improve the products and incorporate them into the game in future patches."
Damien Fate Goofy designer Join date: 6 Nov 2003 Posts: 634	11-06-2004 18:12 He could just be asking out of interest too. I would also like to know the answer to this question, and I am not looking to get funding on anything. _____________________ Mirada.smartHUD - The new way to control your avatar and the world around you - In Mirada, Hairspray (22,63,51) or find me in world! You want me to be Semi Serious? Well that's ok, I'm almost half semi serious 50% of the time.
Hank Ramos Lifetime Scripter Join date: 15 Nov 2003 Posts: 2,328	11-06-2004 18:18 From: blaze Spinnaker Have you tried emailing them with your idea? I wasn't talking about myself. I was talking about the many other projects going on in SL. _____________________
Loki Pico Registered User Join date: 20 Jun 2003 Posts: 1,938	11-06-2004 18:58 I suppose it is a matter of submitting a proposal. I think we may see more Linden sponsored projects in the future, I think they may be figuring out how to do it. This thread has some details on that: /3/b4/26390/1.html I guess the advantage is free use of land, but the disadvantage is having to follow the guidelines prescribed and not having the real freedom to do as you wish and collect the dwell and/or financial reward. _____________________