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Xplorer Cannoli

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01-20-2008 14:10

Looked like a slam to me, perhaps I misunderstood.

it goes something like this...

IBM rep asks another what he is doing, and the response was something to the effect he was using an avatar and on an island. The first guy says, "are you making virtual money or real money" and the second guys says "my avatar doesnt know how to do that". Then in big letters on the screen it says STOP THINKING.

I thought IBM was a big player in SecondLife, why would the marketing dept make such a blatant slam like that?

Here is the non-english version:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=RQQYU23qACY

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Jackson Rickenbacker

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01-20-2008 14:51

Yes, been seeing that commercial for a few weeks now, definately looks like a shot at LL, but with the 10-07-07 annoucement of IBM and LL teaming up to make a 3D internet standard, I dont know how it should be taken.

There ar also other IBM commercials, one with a group of people laying on a floor in a room, in kind of a meditative state, maybe a jab at LL work enviroment, you know the "Come when you want, do what you want" culture.

There is one more that I have seen, but cant recall offhand what exactly it is, I do remember it was another jab about pretending to be innovative, or being innovative...IBM. Maybe its in the LL/IBM contracts that IBM can make a fewtongue in cheek jabs at LL expense, you see Mac to it all the time to poor ole PC

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01-20-2008 15:05

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Lilliana Roux

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01-20-2008 15:09

I just think it is funny and not necessarily a shot.

Snowflake Fairymeadow

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01-20-2008 15:38

I thought it was funny because when I saw it, it reminded me to log into my SL account and cash out some RL $.

My take was that it was kind of a slam directed at people who think they are going to make RL $ in SL without doing anything.

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01-20-2008 16:15

From: Jackson Rickenbacker

Yes, been seeing that commercial for a few weeks now, definately looks like a shot at LL, but with the 10-07-07 annoucement of IBM and LL teaming up to make a 3D internet standard, I dont know how it should be taken.

There ar also other IBM commercials, one with a group of people laying on a floor in a room, in kind of a meditative state, maybe a jab at LL work enviroment, you know the "Come when you want, do what you want" culture.

There is one more that I have seen, but cant recall offhand what exactly it is, I do remember it was another jab about pretending to be innovative, or being innovative...IBM. Maybe its in the LL/IBM contracts that IBM can make a fewtongue in cheek jabs at LL expense, you see Mac to it all the time to poor ole PC

The were "idea-ating"

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01-20-2008 16:19

That shouldn't really apply to SL should it? I mean lindens are convertible to real money. Ergo, if the guy was playing SL he would've said that he was making real money. I think they may have been referring to world of warcraft.

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01-20-2008 17:26

From: Xplorer Cannoli

Looked like a slam to me, perhaps I misunderstood.

it goes something like this...

IBM rep asks another what he is doing, and the response was something to the effect he was using an avatar and on an island. The first guy says, "are you making virtual money or real money" and the second guys says "my avatar doesnt know how to do that". Then in big letters on the screen it says STOP THINKING.

I thought IBM was a big player in SecondLife, why would the marketing dept make such a blatant slam like that?

Here is the non-english version:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=RQQYU23qACY

Since the AV handler seemed to be a slacker-type... that could explain why his AV didn't know how to make money.

I think it was a crack at slackers.

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01-20-2008 17:55

assuming IBM is still serious about being one of the lead dogs in 3D internet, I'd say it was a shot at everyone in 3D not making money (a la, "we're IBM and we can make you money in 3d environments"

, sort of a ramp up to IBM offering something businesses would be interested in...

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01-20-2008 18:02

From: Annabelle Babii

Since the AV handler seemed to be a slacker-type... that could explain why his AV didn't know how to make money.

I think it was a crack at slackers.

I'm not so sure. I took it as saying that figuring out how to do stuff in virtual worlds is difficult, so you should hire a really expensive IBM consultant. Or something.

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01-20-2008 18:17

From: Xplorer Cannoli

Looked like a slam to me, perhaps I misunderstood.

I had the same impression..

Imogen Saltair

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01-20-2008 18:44

didnt see that, but i saw this, and had to share it with someone.. sorry to be OT...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gy9hQDT6fhI

enjoy

hugs imogen

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01-20-2008 19:23

From: Imogen Saltair

didnt see that, but i saw this, and had to share it with someone.. sorry to be OT...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gy9hQDT6fhI

I got as far as figuring out (or thinking that I did anyway) that they were using Hitler to portray Philip and stopped watching.

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01-20-2008 19:36

From: Imogen Saltair

didnt see that, but i saw this, and had to share it with someone.. sorry to be OT...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gy9hQDT6fhI

enjoy

hugs imogen

OMG, it's hysterical. Brilliant!

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01-21-2008 08:51

so anyone see the kit kat ad on you tube? here's the url .....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrAHBk4ZAeQ

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01-21-2008 09:14

From: Void Singer

assuming IBM is still serious about being one of the lead dogs in 3D internet, I'd say it was a shot at everyone in 3D not making money (a la, "we're IBM and we can make you money in 3d environments"

, sort of a ramp up to IBM offering something businesses would be interested in...

I think this is the point they were trying to make..But i had to see it like 4 times to come to this conclussion..

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01-21-2008 09:19

From: Dick Spad

so anyone see the kit kat ad on you tube? here's the url .....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrAHBk4ZAeQ

LOL...yet...scary O.o

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Anyone see the IBM commercial on virtual worlds?
Xplorer Cannoli Cache Cleaner Join date: 18 Sep 2005 Posts: 1,131	01-20-2008 14:10 Looked like a slam to me, perhaps I misunderstood. it goes something like this... IBM rep asks another what he is doing, and the response was something to the effect he was using an avatar and on an island. The first guy says, "are you making virtual money or real money" and the second guys says "my avatar doesnt know how to do that". Then in big letters on the screen it says STOP THINKING. I thought IBM was a big player in SecondLife, why would the marketing dept make such a blatant slam like that? Here is the non-english version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=RQQYU23qACY _____________________ Region Names for a Themed Shopping Experience: New Region: Gifts Accessories, Art, Avatars, Cars, Clothes, Clothing, Fashion, Fashions, Furnishings, Furniture, Gadgets, Games, Gifts, Hair, Jewellery, Jewelry, Mall, Men, Money, Music, Pets, Shoes, Shopping, Skin, Skins, Something, Women, X Attractions: Explore our new park at HOME New Racetrack at CAR WEAPONS Region Now Open!
Jackson Rickenbacker Registered User Join date: 8 Oct 2006 Posts: 601	01-20-2008 14:51 Yes, been seeing that commercial for a few weeks now, definately looks like a shot at LL, but with the 10-07-07 annoucement of IBM and LL teaming up to make a 3D internet standard, I dont know how it should be taken. There ar also other IBM commercials, one with a group of people laying on a floor in a room, in kind of a meditative state, maybe a jab at LL work enviroment, you know the "Come when you want, do what you want" culture. There is one more that I have seen, but cant recall offhand what exactly it is, I do remember it was another jab about pretending to be innovative, or being innovative...IBM. Maybe its in the LL/IBM contracts that IBM can make a fewtongue in cheek jabs at LL expense, you see Mac to it all the time to poor ole PC
Isablan Neva Mystic Join date: 27 Nov 2004 Posts: 2,907	01-20-2008 15:05 As the saying goes, there's no such thing as bad publicity.... _____________________ http://slurl.com/secondlife/TheBotanicalGardens/207/30/420/
Lilliana Roux Registered User Join date: 10 Oct 2007 Posts: 135	01-20-2008 15:09 I just think it is funny and not necessarily a shot.
Snowflake Fairymeadow Registered User Join date: 21 May 2006 Posts: 704	01-20-2008 15:38 I thought it was funny because when I saw it, it reminded me to log into my SL account and cash out some RL $. My take was that it was kind of a slam directed at people who think they are going to make RL $ in SL without doing anything.
Uvas Umarov Phone Weasel Advocate Join date: 8 Feb 2007 Posts: 622	01-20-2008 16:15 From: Jackson Rickenbacker Yes, been seeing that commercial for a few weeks now, definately looks like a shot at LL, but with the 10-07-07 annoucement of IBM and LL teaming up to make a 3D internet standard, I dont know how it should be taken. There ar also other IBM commercials, one with a group of people laying on a floor in a room, in kind of a meditative state, maybe a jab at LL work enviroment, you know the "Come when you want, do what you want" culture. There is one more that I have seen, but cant recall offhand what exactly it is, I do remember it was another jab about pretending to be innovative, or being innovative...IBM. Maybe its in the LL/IBM contracts that IBM can make a fewtongue in cheek jabs at LL expense, you see Mac to it all the time to poor ole PC The were "idea-ating" _____________________ "On the other hand, if you are convinced that I spent all the money on a new sports car, then getting even 2.5% instead of 0% back would be quite a deal, wouldn't it?" ---ginko bank owner on his financial dealings
Bree Giffen ♥♣♦♠ Furrtune Hunter ♠♦♣♥ Join date: 22 Jun 2006 Posts: 2,715	01-20-2008 16:19 That shouldn't really apply to SL should it? I mean lindens are convertible to real money. Ergo, if the guy was playing SL he would've said that he was making real money. I think they may have been referring to world of warcraft. _____________________ http://slurl.com/secondlife/Jirasan/244/8/402 <-click
Annabelle Babii Unholier than thou Join date: 2 Jun 2007 Posts: 1,797	01-20-2008 17:26 From: Xplorer Cannoli Looked like a slam to me, perhaps I misunderstood. it goes something like this... IBM rep asks another what he is doing, and the response was something to the effect he was using an avatar and on an island. The first guy says, "are you making virtual money or real money" and the second guys says "my avatar doesnt know how to do that". Then in big letters on the screen it says STOP THINKING. I thought IBM was a big player in SecondLife, why would the marketing dept make such a blatant slam like that? Here is the non-english version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=RQQYU23qACY Since the AV handler seemed to be a slacker-type... that could explain why his AV didn't know how to make money. I think it was a crack at slackers.
Void Singer Int vSelf = Sing(void); Join date: 24 Sep 2005 Posts: 6,973	01-20-2008 17:55 assuming IBM is still serious about being one of the lead dogs in 3D internet, I'd say it was a shot at everyone in 3D not making money (a la, "we're IBM and we can make you money in 3d environments", sort of a ramp up to IBM offering something businesses would be interested in... _____________________ \| \| . "Cat-Like Typing Detected" \| . This post may contain errors in logic, spelling, and \| . grammar known to the SL populace to cause confusion \| \| - Please Use PHP tags when posting scripts/code, Thanks. \| - Can't See PHP or URL Tags Correctly? Check Out This Link... \| -
Chip Midnight ate my baby! Join date: 1 May 2003 Posts: 10,231	01-20-2008 18:02 From: Annabelle Babii Since the AV handler seemed to be a slacker-type... that could explain why his AV didn't know how to make money. I think it was a crack at slackers. I'm not so sure. I took it as saying that figuring out how to do stuff in virtual worlds is difficult, so you should hire a really expensive IBM consultant. Or something. _____________________ My other hobby: www.live365.com/stations/chip_midnight
Sindy Tsure Will script for shoes Join date: 18 Sep 2006 Posts: 4,103	01-20-2008 18:17 From: Xplorer Cannoli Looked like a slam to me, perhaps I misunderstood. I had the same impression..
Imogen Saltair Registered User Join date: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 682	01-20-2008 18:44 didnt see that, but i saw this, and had to share it with someone.. sorry to be OT... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gy9hQDT6fhI enjoy hugs imogen _____________________
Sindy Tsure Will script for shoes Join date: 18 Sep 2006 Posts: 4,103	01-20-2008 19:23 From: Imogen Saltair didnt see that, but i saw this, and had to share it with someone.. sorry to be OT... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gy9hQDT6fhI I got as far as figuring out (or thinking that I did anyway) that they were using Hitler to portray Philip and stopped watching.
Sylvia Trilling Flying Tribe Join date: 2 Oct 2006 Posts: 1,117	01-20-2008 19:36 From: Imogen Saltair didnt see that, but i saw this, and had to share it with someone.. sorry to be OT... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gy9hQDT6fhI enjoy hugs imogen OMG, it's hysterical. Brilliant! _____________________ http://www.throughlinedesign.com/
Dick Spad Life is a Pose Ball .... Join date: 29 Oct 2007 Posts: 205	01-21-2008 08:51 so anyone see the kit kat ad on you tube? here's the url ..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrAHBk4ZAeQ
Blake Dwi Reading Daily... Join date: 6 Dec 2006 Posts: 105	01-21-2008 09:14 From: Void Singer assuming IBM is still serious about being one of the lead dogs in 3D internet, I'd say it was a shot at everyone in 3D not making money (a la, "we're IBM and we can make you money in 3d environments", sort of a ramp up to IBM offering something businesses would be interested in... I think this is the point they were trying to make..But i had to see it like 4 times to come to this conclussion..
Maggie McArdle FIOS hates puppies Join date: 8 May 2006 Posts: 2,855	01-21-2008 09:19 From: Dick Spad so anyone see the kit kat ad on you tube? here's the url ..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrAHBk4ZAeQ LOL...yet...scary O.o _____________________ There's, uh, probably a lot of things you didn't know about lindens. Another, another interesting, uh, lindenism, uh, there are only three jobs available to a linden. The first is making shoes at night while, you know, while the old cobbler sleeps.You can bake cookies in a tree. But the third job, some call it, uh, "the show" or "the big dance," it's the profession that every linden aspires to.

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