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Amalia Broome

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10-30-2007 09:36

CNN opens Second Life division
Tuesday, October 30 2007, 15:09 GMT (10:09 ET)

By Dave West

CNN is next week to start reporting in online virtual world Second Life, it has announced.

The US news network will equip other residents to send copy and photos while providing news "kiosks" spread through the Second Life world.

Real CNN staff will hold meetings to guide online volunteer reporters who will then contribute to special version of its citizen-journalist i-Reports.

CNN news services executive Susan Grant explained how the idea was developed: "We looked at what are people doing that is meaningful to what we do. I love that we don’t have to take things from the real world and force them in."

She added that setting up the idea took "very little investment" and was cautious about its relevance: "I don’t think we are betting the whole farm on it. It’s one aspect of many ways we are engaging with users."

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Can't wait to read what kind of stories are gathered from SL..hmmm....naked woman seen dancing in a cow costume...film at 11..

Ingrid Ingersoll

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10-30-2007 09:37

I wonder what made them decide to take the plunge. I bet they tried the sex balls and were hooked.

Okiphia Rayna

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10-30-2007 09:38

From: Ingrid Ingersoll

I wonder what made them decide to take the plunge. I bet they tried the sex balls and were hooked.

lol I think that maybe they were collared and forced to stay =P

Colette Meiji

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10-30-2007 09:39

From: Ingrid Ingersoll

I wonder what made them decide to take the plunge. I bet they tried the sex balls and were hooked.

As long as when you cyber with one of them they dont keep going

"THIS IS CNN!!"

Chris Norse

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10-30-2007 09:40

From: Colette Meiji

As long as when you cyber with one of them they dont keep going

"THIS IS CNN!!"

/me Wonders if Paula Zahn is still on CNN.

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Cristalle Karami

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10-30-2007 09:42

Reuters envy.

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10-30-2007 09:47

/pounce robin meade!

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Annabelle Babii

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10-30-2007 10:29

"Next on CNN... al Qaida in SL has attacked the Governor's Mansion. An IMD (improvised Mario device) has shut down four sims. But first, a word from our sponsor - CSI:NY"

DaQbet Kish

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10-30-2007 10:41

From: Chris Norse

/me Wonders if Paula Zahn is still on CNN.

and Christiane Amanpour

Walker Moore

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10-30-2007 10:48

Can I show Anderson Cooper how the sex balls work?

Pweeeease?

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foehn Breed

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10-30-2007 11:01

Just what we need Glenn Beck and Nancy Grace in SL!

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Nika Talaj

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10-30-2007 11:24

Holy moly! Volunteer reporters! I don't think Reuters does THAT, do they?

I assume CNN will need to know any reporter's RL identity, but still ... let the madness begin!

So, who's volunteering to round up the fascinating weekly news from the forums?

p.s. we may want to remember that someone from CNN might actually see this thread ... presumably someone inworld is doing some kind of building for them ...

Brenda Connolly

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10-30-2007 11:31

From: Nika Talaj

Holy moly! Volunteer reporters! I don't think Reuters does THAT, do they?

I assume CNN will need to know any reporter's RL identity, but still ... let the madness begin!

So, who's volunteering to round up the fascinating weekly news from the forums?

p.s. we may want to remember that someone from CNN might actually see this thread ... presumably someone inworld is doing some kind of building for them ...

CNN has a hard enough time getting the facts straight with professional reporters. let alone one of us.

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Marianne McCann

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10-30-2007 11:51

From: Nika Talaj

Holy moly! Volunteer reporters! I don't think Reuters does THAT, do they?

I assume CNN will need to know any reporter's RL identity, but still ... let the madness begin!

So, who's volunteering to round up the fascinating weekly news from the forums?

Reuters does not do it -- an I, for one, would be willing to give em some news.

Mari

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Bree Giffen

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10-30-2007 12:35

They'll be flooded with 'news' like Grand opening at Club Bootay! We got escorts and strippers! Come on down at 10pm!

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Chris Norse

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10-30-2007 12:36

From: Bree Giffen

They'll be flooded with 'news' like Grand opening at Club Bootay! We got escorts and strippers! Come on down at 10pm!

Cool , I saw that build the other day, are they open now?

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Bree Giffen

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10-30-2007 12:37

I dunno is it on the CNN news yet?

Xal Dryke

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10-30-2007 12:38

From: Brenda Connolly

CNN has a hard enough time getting the facts straight with professional reporters. let alone one of us.

I'd probably feel better about believing CNN's SL version vs. their RL version.

Lexxi Gynoid

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10-30-2007 12:48

From: Colette Meiji

As long as when you cyber with one of them they dont keep going

"THIS IS CNN!!"

Very funny

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Colette Meiji

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10-30-2007 13:00

From: Lexxi Gynoid

Very funny

Thank you.

I always found Darth Vader Sex funny.

Argent Asbrink

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10-30-2007 13:50

I'm SO glad I bought that vomiting animation.

JessicaNichol Kappler

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10-30-2007 15:53

From: foehn Breed

Just what we need Glenn Beck and Nancy Grace in SL!

ROFLMAO ... please no, I'll even volunteer to be Ruth'ed. Anything ... I swear anything but that moron Glenn Beck ... please.

Teeny Leviathan

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10-30-2007 15:58

Wolf Blitzer has a very SLish name.

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Dancien Graves

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10-30-2007 16:00

Well hey, if we're lucky this means Faux News will come. And nobody needs a good griefing like Faux News.

Argent Asbrink

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10-30-2007 16:02

From: Dancien Graves

Well hey, if we're lucky this means Faux News will come. And nobody needs a good griefing like Faux News.

God. I would SO use the face-f*cking anim on Bill O'Reilly.

CNN to have an office in SL
Amalia Broome Registered User Join date: 2 Mar 2007 Posts: 108	10-30-2007 09:36 CNN opens Second Life division Tuesday, October 30 2007, 15:09 GMT (10:09 ET) By Dave West CNN is next week to start reporting in online virtual world Second Life, it has announced. The US news network will equip other residents to send copy and photos while providing news "kiosks" spread through the Second Life world. Real CNN staff will hold meetings to guide online volunteer reporters who will then contribute to special version of its citizen-journalist i-Reports. CNN news services executive Susan Grant explained how the idea was developed: "We looked at what are people doing that is meaningful to what we do. I love that we don’t have to take things from the real world and force them in." She added that setting up the idea took "very little investment" and was cautious about its relevance: "I don’t think we are betting the whole farm on it. It’s one aspect of many ways we are engaging with users." ****************************************************** Can't wait to read what kind of stories are gathered from SL..hmmm....naked woman seen dancing in a cow costume...film at 11..
Ingrid Ingersoll Archived Join date: 10 Aug 2004 Posts: 4,601	10-30-2007 09:37 I wonder what made them decide to take the plunge. I bet they tried the sex balls and were hooked.
Okiphia Rayna DemonEye Benefactor Join date: 22 Sep 2007 Posts: 2,103	10-30-2007 09:38 From: Ingrid Ingersoll I wonder what made them decide to take the plunge. I bet they tried the sex balls and were hooked. lol I think that maybe they were collared and forced to stay =P
Colette Meiji Registered User Join date: 25 Mar 2005 Posts: 15,556	10-30-2007 09:39 From: Ingrid Ingersoll I wonder what made them decide to take the plunge. I bet they tried the sex balls and were hooked. As long as when you cyber with one of them they dont keep going "THIS IS CNN!!"
Chris Norse Loud Arrogant Redneck Join date: 1 Oct 2006 Posts: 5,735	10-30-2007 09:40 From: Colette Meiji As long as when you cyber with one of them they dont keep going "THIS IS CNN!!" /me Wonders if Paula Zahn is still on CNN. _____________________ I'm going to pick a fight William Wallace, Braveheart “Rules are mostly made to be broken and are too often for the lazy to hide behind” Douglas MacArthur FULL
Cristalle Karami Lady of the House Join date: 4 Dec 2006 Posts: 6,222	10-30-2007 09:42 Reuters envy. _____________________ 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
Meade Paravane Hedgehog Join date: 21 Nov 2006 Posts: 4,845	10-30-2007 09:47 /pounce robin meade! _____________________ Tired of shouting clubs and lucky chairs? Vote for llParcelSay!!! - Go here: http://jira.secondlife.com/browse/SVC-1224 - If you see "if you were logged in.." on the left, click it and log in - Click the "Vote for it" link on the left
Annabelle Babii Unholier than thou Join date: 2 Jun 2007 Posts: 1,797	10-30-2007 10:29 "Next on CNN... al Qaida in SL has attacked the Governor's Mansion. An IMD (improvised Mario device) has shut down four sims. But first, a word from our sponsor - CSI:NY"
DaQbet Kish cautiously reckless Join date: 22 Jan 2007 Posts: 1,064	10-30-2007 10:41 From: Chris Norse /me Wonders if Paula Zahn is still on CNN. and Christiane Amanpour
Walker Moore Fоrum Unregular Join date: 14 May 2006 Posts: 1,458	10-30-2007 10:48 Can I show Anderson Cooper how the sex balls work? Pweeeease? _____________________ It's only a forum, no one dies.
foehn Breed More random than random Join date: 16 Jan 2006 Posts: 1,142	10-30-2007 11:01 Just what we need Glenn Beck and Nancy Grace in SL! _____________________ You have no friends online at this time. "Excellent!" Einstein "I never think of the future. It comes soon enough."
Nika Talaj now you see her ... Join date: 2 Jan 2007 Posts: 5,449	10-30-2007 11:24 Holy moly! Volunteer reporters! I don't think Reuters does THAT, do they? I assume CNN will need to know any reporter's RL identity, but still ... let the madness begin! So, who's volunteering to round up the fascinating weekly news from the forums? p.s. we may want to remember that someone from CNN might actually see this thread ... presumably someone inworld is doing some kind of building for them ...
Brenda Connolly Un United Avatar Join date: 10 Jan 2007 Posts: 25,000	10-30-2007 11:31 From: Nika Talaj Holy moly! Volunteer reporters! I don't think Reuters does THAT, do they? I assume CNN will need to know any reporter's RL identity, but still ... let the madness begin! So, who's volunteering to round up the fascinating weekly news from the forums? p.s. we may want to remember that someone from CNN might actually see this thread ... presumably someone inworld is doing some kind of building for them ... CNN has a hard enough time getting the facts straight with professional reporters. let alone one of us. _____________________ Don't you ever try to look behind my eyes. You don't want to know what they have seen. http://brenda-connolly.blogspot.com
Marianne McCann Feted Inner Child Join date: 23 Feb 2006 Posts: 7,145	10-30-2007 11:51 From: Nika Talaj Holy moly! Volunteer reporters! I don't think Reuters does THAT, do they? I assume CNN will need to know any reporter's RL identity, but still ... let the madness begin! So, who's volunteering to round up the fascinating weekly news from the forums? Reuters does not do it -- an I, for one, would be willing to give em some news. Mari _____________________ "There's nothing objectionable nor illegal in having a child-like avatar in itself and we must assume innocence until proof of the contrary." - Lewis PR Linden "If you find children offensive, you're gonna have trouble in this world " - Prospero Linden
Bree Giffen ♥♣♦♠ Furrtune Hunter ♠♦♣♥ Join date: 22 Jun 2006 Posts: 2,715	10-30-2007 12:35 They'll be flooded with 'news' like Grand opening at Club Bootay! We got escorts and strippers! Come on down at 10pm! _____________________ http://slurl.com/secondlife/Jirasan/244/8/402 <-click
Chris Norse Loud Arrogant Redneck Join date: 1 Oct 2006 Posts: 5,735	10-30-2007 12:36 From: Bree Giffen They'll be flooded with 'news' like Grand opening at Club Bootay! We got escorts and strippers! Come on down at 10pm! Cool , I saw that build the other day, are they open now? _____________________ I'm going to pick a fight William Wallace, Braveheart “Rules are mostly made to be broken and are too often for the lazy to hide behind” Douglas MacArthur FULL
Bree Giffen ♥♣♦♠ Furrtune Hunter ♠♦♣♥ Join date: 22 Jun 2006 Posts: 2,715	10-30-2007 12:37 I dunno is it on the CNN news yet?
Xal Dryke Registered User Join date: 24 Jul 2007 Posts: 150	10-30-2007 12:38 From: Brenda Connolly CNN has a hard enough time getting the facts straight with professional reporters. let alone one of us. I'd probably feel better about believing CNN's SL version vs. their RL version.
Lexxi Gynoid #'s 86000, 97800 Join date: 6 Aug 2007 Posts: 3,732	10-30-2007 12:48 From: Colette Meiji As long as when you cyber with one of them they dont keep going "THIS IS CNN!!" Very funny _____________________ Her Royal Highness Buttercup Meow the XXI
Colette Meiji Registered User Join date: 25 Mar 2005 Posts: 15,556	10-30-2007 13:00 From: Lexxi Gynoid Very funny Thank you. I always found Darth Vader Sex funny.
Argent Asbrink Registered User Join date: 27 Jul 2007 Posts: 217	10-30-2007 13:50 I'm SO glad I bought that vomiting animation.
JessicaNichol Kappler Registered User Join date: 23 May 2007 Posts: 211	10-30-2007 15:53 From: foehn Breed Just what we need Glenn Beck and Nancy Grace in SL! ROFLMAO ... please no, I'll even volunteer to be Ruth'ed. Anything ... I swear anything but that moron Glenn Beck ... please.
Teeny Leviathan Never started World War 3 Join date: 20 May 2003 Posts: 2,716	10-30-2007 15:58 Wolf Blitzer has a very SLish name. _____________________ The Default Avatars were created by Linden Lab They evolved. They rebelled. There are many copies. And they have a plan.
Dancien Graves Not Nice Join date: 12 Sep 2007 Posts: 111	10-30-2007 16:00 Well hey, if we're lucky this means Faux News will come. And nobody needs a good griefing like Faux News.
Argent Asbrink Registered User Join date: 27 Jul 2007 Posts: 217	10-30-2007 16:02 From: Dancien Graves Well hey, if we're lucky this means Faux News will come. And nobody needs a good griefing like Faux News. God. I would SO use the face-f*cking anim on Bill O'Reilly.

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