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Day Oh

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01-18-2010 09:13

First time I ever spotted an SL advertisement so I wanted to share

Is this the first advert for SL that you ever saw?

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LittleMe Jewell

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01-18-2010 09:55

I've been seeing quite a few SL ads on youtube lately. I don't think I've seen them elsewhere though.

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Raudf Fox

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01-18-2010 10:18

LL has ads?

Huh. It looks like LL does and they're being smart about where they place them. See, they're hitting the areas they think their target customer might be.

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Phil Deakins

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01-18-2010 13:00

Are you sure that it's not an affiliate ad?

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Ponsonby Low

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01-18-2010 13:06

Phil, you may be right (about it being placed by an affiliate and not by LL).

Clever, the way the ad pictures a blue-skinned avatar and plays up the word "Avatar"...that's sure to grab attention. As long as James Cameron doesn't sue, it may be remarkably effective.

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Cristalle Karami

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01-18-2010 13:16

He cannot copyright the word "avatar." It's not like he invented the word.

And that's not a blue skinned elf, it's just a blue skinned avatar. He would have his work cut out for him, if he wished to sue.

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Ponsonby Low

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01-18-2010 13:18

From: Cristalle Karami

He cannot copyright the word "avatar." It's not like he invented the word.

And that's not a blue skinned elf, it's just a blue skinned avatar. He would have his work cut out for him, if he wished to sue.

I agree. But you have to admit, the maker of the ad WAS piggybacking on the success of the movie, at least a bit.

Edit: Just wanted to say that as long as an ad doesn't actually violate copyright (and I don't think this one does), I think it's both legitimate and smart to imply to fans of one entertainment product that another entertainment product has some similar features and appeal.

In other words: LL WOULD be wise to reach out to fans of that movie, because a lot of them WOULD love SL, once they give it a try.

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01-18-2010 18:13

From:

http://nwn.blogs.com/nwn/2010/01/imvu-avatar-advertises-sl-avatar.html

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SuezanneC Baskerville

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01-18-2010 18:27

The people of Pandora aren't the only ones who are blue.

http://edition.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/Movies/01/11/avatar.movie.blues/index.html?
http://edition.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/Movies/01/11/avatar.movie.blues/index.html

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01-18-2010 23:25

From: Pussycat Catnap

http://nwn.blogs.com/nwn/2010/01/imvu-avatar-advertises-sl-avatar.html

"... with avatar like avatar from Avatar...."

*snerk*

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SuezanneC Baskerville

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01-19-2010 05:56

I supposed I won't be able to advertise that I'm one of the people of Pandora any more.

http://www.pandora.com/people/suezanne

Oh well.

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01-19-2010 06:40

From: Day Oh

Is this the first advert for SL that you ever saw?

I've seen a few around here and there. Granted they've all been recently with the release of the Avatar movie, and all feature a really bad, un-movie-like recreation of what them blue people look like.

Edit: Disappearing bottles is not the only cool thing one can make with a half glass of Glycerin

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01-19-2010 13:31

I seem to recall mention of SL ads years ago, possibly in printed paper magazines.

The Wayback Machine does not have a very good search system for finding anything you don't already know the domain for. Our forum search here only returns 200 results, which makes it less than optimally useful.

Does anyone recall any ads on the web or any other media from years ago?

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Day Oh Registered User Join date: 3 Feb 2007 Posts: 1,257	01-18-2010 09:13 First time I ever spotted an SL advertisement so I wanted to share Is this the first advert for SL that you ever saw? _____________________
LittleMe Jewell ........... Join date: 8 Oct 2007 Posts: 11,319	01-18-2010 09:55 I've been seeing quite a few SL ads on youtube lately. I don't think I've seen them elsewhere though. _____________________ ♥♥♥ -Lil Why do you sit there looking like an envelope without any address on it? ~Mark Twain~ Optimism is denial, so face the facts and move on. ♥♥♥ Lil's Yard Sale / Inventory Cleanout: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Triggerfish/52/27/22 . http://www.flickr.com/photos/littleme_jewell
Raudf Fox (ra-ow-th) Join date: 25 Feb 2005 Posts: 5,119	01-18-2010 10:18 LL has ads? Huh. It looks like LL does and they're being smart about where they place them. See, they're hitting the areas they think their target customer might be. _____________________ DiamonX Studios, the place of the Victorian Times series of gowns and dresses - Located at http://slurl.com/secondlife/Fushida/224/176 Want more attachment points for your avatar's wearing pleasure? Then please vote for https://jira.secondlife.com/browse/VWR-1065?
Phil Deakins Prim Savers = low prims Join date: 17 Jan 2007 Posts: 9,537	01-18-2010 13:00 Are you sure that it's not an affiliate ad? _____________________ Prim Savers - almost 1000 items of superbly crafted, top quality, very low prim furniture, and all at amazingly low prices. http://slurl.com/secondlife/Seymour/213/120/251/
Ponsonby Low Unregistered User Join date: 21 May 2008 Posts: 1,893	01-18-2010 13:06 Phil, you may be right (about it being placed by an affiliate and not by LL). Clever, the way the ad pictures a blue-skinned avatar and plays up the word "Avatar"...that's sure to grab attention. As long as James Cameron doesn't sue, it may be remarkably effective. _____________________ War is over---if you want it. P Low Low P Studio SMALL PARCEL SOLUTIONS: Homes & shops of distinction, with low prim-counts, surprisingly low prices!
Cristalle Karami Lady of the House Join date: 4 Dec 2006 Posts: 6,222	01-18-2010 13:16 He cannot copyright the word "avatar." It's not like he invented the word. And that's not a blue skinned elf, it's just a blue skinned avatar. He would have his work cut out for him, if he wished to sue. _____________________ Affordable & beautiful apartments & homes starting at 150L/wk! Waterfront homes, 575L/wk & 300 prims! House of Cristalle low prim prefabs: secondlife://Cristalle/111/60 http://cristalleproperties.info http://careeningcristalle.blogspot.com - Careening, A SL Sailing Blog
Ponsonby Low Unregistered User Join date: 21 May 2008 Posts: 1,893	01-18-2010 13:18 From: Cristalle Karami He cannot copyright the word "avatar." It's not like he invented the word. And that's not a blue skinned elf, it's just a blue skinned avatar. He would have his work cut out for him, if he wished to sue. I agree. But you have to admit, the maker of the ad WAS piggybacking on the success of the movie, at least a bit. Edit: Just wanted to say that as long as an ad doesn't actually violate copyright (and I don't think this one does), I think it's both legitimate and smart to imply to fans of one entertainment product that another entertainment product has some similar features and appeal. In other words: LL WOULD be wise to reach out to fans of that movie, because a lot of them WOULD love SL, once they give it a try. _____________________ War is over---if you want it. P Low Low P Studio SMALL PARCEL SOLUTIONS: Homes & shops of distinction, with low prim-counts, surprisingly low prices!
Pussycat Catnap Sex Kitten Join date: 15 Jun 2009 Posts: 1,131	01-18-2010 18:13 From: http://nwn.blogs.com/nwn/2010/01/imvu-avatar-advertises-sl-avatar.html _____________________
SuezanneC Baskerville Forums Rock! Join date: 22 Dec 2003 Posts: 14,229	01-18-2010 18:27 The people of Pandora aren't the only ones who are blue. http://edition.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/Movies/01/11/avatar.movie.blues/index.html? http://edition.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/Movies/01/11/avatar.movie.blues/index.html _____________________ - So long to these forums, the vBulletin forums that used to be at forums.secondlife.com. I will miss them. I can be found on the web by searching for "SuezanneC Baskerville", or go to http://www.google.com/profiles/suezanne - http://lindenlab.tribe.net/ created on 11/19/03. Members: Ben, Catherine, Colin, Cory, Dan, Doug, Jim, Philip, Phoenix, Richard, Robin, and Ryan -
Drivin Sideways 100% recycled pixels Join date: 30 Oct 2007 Posts: 502	01-18-2010 23:25 From: Pussycat Catnap http://nwn.blogs.com/nwn/2010/01/imvu-avatar-advertises-sl-avatar.html "... with avatar like avatar from Avatar...." snerk _____________________
SuezanneC Baskerville Forums Rock! Join date: 22 Dec 2003 Posts: 14,229	01-19-2010 05:56 I supposed I won't be able to advertise that I'm one of the people of Pandora any more. http://www.pandora.com/people/suezanne Oh well. _____________________ - So long to these forums, the vBulletin forums that used to be at forums.secondlife.com. I will miss them. I can be found on the web by searching for "SuezanneC Baskerville", or go to http://www.google.com/profiles/suezanne - http://lindenlab.tribe.net/ created on 11/19/03. Members: Ben, Catherine, Colin, Cory, Dan, Doug, Jim, Philip, Phoenix, Richard, Robin, and Ryan -
Dana Hickman Leather & Lace™ Join date: 10 Oct 2006 Posts: 1,515	01-19-2010 06:40 From: Day Oh Is this the first advert for SL that you ever saw? I've seen a few around here and there. Granted they've all been recently with the release of the Avatar movie, and all feature a really bad, un-movie-like recreation of what them blue people look like. Edit: Disappearing bottles is not the only cool thing one can make with a half glass of Glycerin _____________________ ~Friendship is like peeing your pants... ~ ~Everyone can see it, but only you can feel its true warmth~
SuezanneC Baskerville Forums Rock! Join date: 22 Dec 2003 Posts: 14,229	01-19-2010 13:31 I seem to recall mention of SL ads years ago, possibly in printed paper magazines. The Wayback Machine does not have a very good search system for finding anything you don't already know the domain for. Our forum search here only returns 200 results, which makes it less than optimally useful. Does anyone recall any ads on the web or any other media from years ago? _____________________ - So long to these forums, the vBulletin forums that used to be at forums.secondlife.com. I will miss them. I can be found on the web by searching for "SuezanneC Baskerville", or go to http://www.google.com/profiles/suezanne - http://lindenlab.tribe.net/ created on 11/19/03. Members: Ben, Catherine, Colin, Cory, Dan, Doug, Jim, Philip, Phoenix, Richard, Robin, and Ryan -

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