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bilbo99 Emu

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01-28-2008 09:25

Does everybody in UK already know there's a programme about SecondLife after Torchwood on Wednesday?
I wonder how many of us will be watching cos of good old 503

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Jig Chippewa

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01-28-2008 09:29

Is that the documentary I saw when I was in Canada not long ago? It was very interesting. Bit highbrow for some people however, Bilbo. They used long words.
By the way this is taking many attempts to post since 503 is cropping up again.

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Brenda Connolly

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01-28-2008 09:38

Isn't it the one discussed here last week. The "Second Life has ruined my Marriage" nonsense? Someone posted here they were asked to participate, but when they told the producers that they had a positive story, they were told, "No Thanks."

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Jig Chippewa

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01-28-2008 09:49

Brenda, there was one I saw on CBC Newsworld, lasted about an hour I think - I was half-watching coz I was in "down-time" (and effing scared I was gonna be shown in a free sex sim). But it dealt with financial and social implications. Quite well done. As usual, however, academics jumped onto bandwagon and got it all wrong. Educators as Prophets of Our Age and all that crap.

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Ciaran Laval

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01-28-2008 09:50

The Times has a piece about it:

Claire Silverspar

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01-28-2008 10:39

How did I not know this!? lol.
I am going to set it on reminder. Already have torchwood on there so might as well add that too

Im taking over the TV lol.

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Caroline Ra

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01-28-2008 10:55

I did ask what ppl thought about this programmes coverage last week....

/327/f1/237391/1.html

It doesnt look good for SL, either in this review or in the 'previews' Ive seen on the beeb.

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Alyx Sands

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01-28-2008 11:38

I'm not in the UK but I do get UK TV via satellite, so I'm gonna record it right after Torchwood...which is funny cos believe it or not, Torchwood brought me to SL.

(There was a take on SL called "Second Reality" in one of the Torchwood novels and I was flabbergasted to find out something like that EXISTED and that the stuff in the book was actually a pretty good description...and I was quite abashed cos I hadn't known about SL before even though I am a major geek....)

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Prawnyloks Parker

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01-28-2008 14:22

From: bilbo99 Emu

Does everybody in UK already know there's a programme about SecondLife after Torchwood on Wednesday?

Thanks for that info...

I just set a reminder for it and the other half rolled his eyes and groaned

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Cherry Czervik

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01-28-2008 17:05

From: bilbo99 Emu

Does everybody in UK already know there's a programme about SecondLife after Torchwood on Wednesday?
I wonder how many of us will be watching cos of good old 503

Meh. Do people here still enjoy playing?

If I watch it, it's just so I know what to expect from the people at work who know I play. I'm actually not very interested in this programme.

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Macha Morigi

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01-28-2008 17:09

That article is hysterically funny by the way... "hissing accessories"....rofl.

Eve Drechsler

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01-29-2008 02:25

Hilarious article, especially for the Times. I won't be watching it, got better things to do with my time

Cherry Czervik

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01-29-2008 02:38

Just read it. Confirms pretty much what I was thinking really, and nice to see that there's no bias isn't it.

Backs up what Nicholas said in the earlier thread about them not being interested in people who had a good and positive story - only looking for a train wreck.

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Claire Silverspar

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01-29-2008 02:44

Ciaran, did you use the img tags for the link? I only see a crossed out image

can someone please post the link without tags or something if that is ok. I would really like to see it is i can.

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Sally Silvera

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01-29-2008 02:54

Hi Claire,

Here it is: http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/tv_and_radio/article3231937.ece

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Claire Silverspar

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01-29-2008 03:41

Thankyou Sally

hmmm.... kinda biased dontcha think? Bet he's secretly a greifer lol. Not a bad article if you fancy a bit of a laugh.

From: someone

And what are the washing instructions on the snake?

I'd imagine it would be hand wash only

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Cherry Czervik

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01-29-2008 05:01

Very biased ... but then, not everyone falls for an avatar huh ... and if you are vulnreable it's easy to get into something that gets you through the day (I was guilty of this after my dad died but in retrospect it was far less damaging than what virtually everyone else I know who has been bereaved has been through).

Gutter journalism ... I weep for UK television. We used to be great, now it's 90% reality TV and bollocks.

Ironically I got a 32 inch TV on Saturday. Will be great to watch DVDs on

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01-29-2008 06:44

From: Cherry Czervik

Backs up what Nicholas said in the earlier thread about them not being interested in people who had a good and positive story - only looking for a train wreck.

Dog bites man doesn't sell papers or ad spots.

Mari

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Jig Chippewa

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01-29-2008 07:20

Drop the dead donkey.

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Alyx Sands

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01-29-2008 15:42

From: Jig Chippewa

Drop the dead donkey.

Used to be quite a funny show...

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Ciaran Laval

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01-29-2008 15:48

From: Claire Silverspar

Ciaran, did you use the img tags for the link? I only see a crossed out image

Sorry Claire, does that only work in firefox?

Claire Silverspar

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01-29-2008 16:09

From: Ciaran Laval

Sorry Claire, does that only work in firefox?

dunno, never noticed it before really lol. I haven't got firefox though so maybe.

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Perre Anatine

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01-30-2008 19:38

For all the folks who missed it, or just unlucky(?) enough not to get the BBC (most) then here it is...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/page/item/b008vrht.shtml?filter=category%3A100005&start=1&scope=iplayercategories&version_pid=b008vrg5

...enjoy(?)

(I did think the sink-full of dishes did look horribly familiar..which reminds me...)

Ciaran Laval

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01-30-2008 23:10

Well it wasn't as bad as I expected, Rivers Run Red must be over the moon!

Cherry Czervik

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01-30-2008 23:56

The situation with the woman who went AFTER the SL relationship was over was totally engineered of course. It didn't convey the world I know tho the couple who got together ... her mother being all delighted about their marriage and saying it was "just nice" rings very true.

Mental Mentors were having a field day with it ... my favourite quote was "omg what are they doing? SHAKING each other?"

Urgh! It wasn't as bad as I thought, I got badgered into watching it, at least when everyone I work with watches it I can be scathing with informed opionion instead of just dismissive

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bilbo99 Emu Garrett's No.1 fan Join date: 27 Oct 2006 Posts: 3,468	01-28-2008 09:25 Does everybody in UK already know there's a programme about SecondLife after Torchwood on Wednesday? I wonder how many of us will be watching cos of good old 503 _____________________ Be polite .. that newbie could be your next ex-partner.
Jig Chippewa Fine Young Cannibal Join date: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 5,150	01-28-2008 09:29 Is that the documentary I saw when I was in Canada not long ago? It was very interesting. Bit highbrow for some people however, Bilbo. They used long words. By the way this is taking many attempts to post since 503 is cropping up again. _____________________ Fine Young Cannibal
Brenda Connolly Un United Avatar Join date: 10 Jan 2007 Posts: 25,000	01-28-2008 09:38 Isn't it the one discussed here last week. The "Second Life has ruined my Marriage" nonsense? Someone posted here they were asked to participate, but when they told the producers that they had a positive story, they were told, "No Thanks." _____________________ 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
Jig Chippewa Fine Young Cannibal Join date: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 5,150	01-28-2008 09:49 Brenda, there was one I saw on CBC Newsworld, lasted about an hour I think - I was half-watching coz I was in "down-time" (and effing scared I was gonna be shown in a free sex sim). But it dealt with financial and social implications. Quite well done. As usual, however, academics jumped onto bandwagon and got it all wrong. Educators as Prophets of Our Age and all that crap. _____________________ Fine Young Cannibal
Ciaran Laval Mostly Harmless Join date: 11 Mar 2007 Posts: 7,951	01-28-2008 09:50 The Times has a piece about it:
Claire Silverspar Pokes Badgers With Spoons Join date: 31 Oct 2007 Posts: 5,375	01-28-2008 10:39 How did I not know this!? lol. I am going to set it on reminder. Already have torchwood on there so might as well add that too Im taking over the TV lol. _____________________ I'll miss this damn place. I'll be over at SCII after the end has come.
Caroline Ra Carpe Iugulum Join date: 20 Dec 2006 Posts: 400	01-28-2008 10:55 I did ask what ppl thought about this programmes coverage last week.... /327/f1/237391/1.html It doesnt look good for SL, either in this review or in the 'previews' Ive seen on the beeb. _____________________ The secret of life is honesty and fair dealing. If you can fake that, you've got it made.
Alyx Sands Mental Mentor Linguist Join date: 17 Feb 2007 Posts: 2,432	01-28-2008 11:38 I'm not in the UK but I do get UK TV via satellite, so I'm gonna record it right after Torchwood...which is funny cos believe it or not, Torchwood brought me to SL. (There was a take on SL called "Second Reality" in one of the Torchwood novels and I was flabbergasted to find out something like that EXISTED and that the stuff in the book was actually a pretty good description...and I was quite abashed cos I hadn't known about SL before even though I am a major geek....) _____________________ ~~I'm a linguist. RL sucks, but right now it's decided to be a little less nasty to me - you can still be nice to me if you want! ~~ ->Potestatem obscuri lateris nescitis.<-
Prawnyloks Parker "Prim Fiddler" Join date: 6 Oct 2006 Posts: 420	01-28-2008 14:22 From: bilbo99 Emu Does everybody in UK already know there's a programme about SecondLife after Torchwood on Wednesday? Thanks for that info... I just set a reminder for it and the other half rolled his eyes and groaned _____________________ PP Designs - The Home of Low Prim Designs - low prim prefabs & furniture http://slurl.com/secondlife/nuclear/236/240/21 (main store) or http://slurl.com/secondlife/huntsman/162/112/115
Cherry Czervik Came To Her Senses Join date: 18 Feb 2006 Posts: 3,680	01-28-2008 17:05 From: bilbo99 Emu Does everybody in UK already know there's a programme about SecondLife after Torchwood on Wednesday? I wonder how many of us will be watching cos of good old 503 Meh. Do people here still enjoy playing? If I watch it, it's just so I know what to expect from the people at work who know I play. I'm actually not very interested in this programme. _____________________ To exchange power is sublime. To steal from another ... well, what goes around comes around.
Macha Morigi Miss Aligned Join date: 15 Sep 2007 Posts: 168	01-28-2008 17:09 That article is hysterically funny by the way... "hissing accessories"....rofl.
Eve Drechsler A RL Catherine Willows Join date: 21 Oct 2007 Posts: 160	01-29-2008 02:25 Hilarious article, especially for the Times. I won't be watching it, got better things to do with my time
Cherry Czervik Came To Her Senses Join date: 18 Feb 2006 Posts: 3,680	01-29-2008 02:38 Just read it. Confirms pretty much what I was thinking really, and nice to see that there's no bias isn't it. Backs up what Nicholas said in the earlier thread about them not being interested in people who had a good and positive story - only looking for a train wreck. _____________________ To exchange power is sublime. To steal from another ... well, what goes around comes around.
Claire Silverspar Pokes Badgers With Spoons Join date: 31 Oct 2007 Posts: 5,375	01-29-2008 02:44 Ciaran, did you use the img tags for the link? I only see a crossed out image can someone please post the link without tags or something if that is ok. I would really like to see it is i can. _____________________ I'll miss this damn place. I'll be over at SCII after the end has come.
Sally Silvera live music maniac Join date: 17 Feb 2007 Posts: 2,325	01-29-2008 02:54 Hi Claire, Here it is: http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/tv_and_radio/article3231937.ece _____________________
Claire Silverspar Pokes Badgers With Spoons Join date: 31 Oct 2007 Posts: 5,375	01-29-2008 03:41 Thankyou Sally hmmm.... kinda biased dontcha think? Bet he's secretly a greifer lol. Not a bad article if you fancy a bit of a laugh. From: someone And what are the washing instructions on the snake? I'd imagine it would be hand wash only _____________________ I'll miss this damn place. I'll be over at SCII after the end has come.
Cherry Czervik Came To Her Senses Join date: 18 Feb 2006 Posts: 3,680	01-29-2008 05:01 Very biased ... but then, not everyone falls for an avatar huh ... and if you are vulnreable it's easy to get into something that gets you through the day (I was guilty of this after my dad died but in retrospect it was far less damaging than what virtually everyone else I know who has been bereaved has been through). Gutter journalism ... I weep for UK television. We used to be great, now it's 90% reality TV and bollocks. Ironically I got a 32 inch TV on Saturday. Will be great to watch DVDs on _____________________ To exchange power is sublime. To steal from another ... well, what goes around comes around.
Marianne McCann Feted Inner Child Join date: 23 Feb 2006 Posts: 7,145	01-29-2008 06:44 From: Cherry Czervik Backs up what Nicholas said in the earlier thread about them not being interested in people who had a good and positive story - only looking for a train wreck. Dog bites man doesn't sell papers or ad spots. 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
Jig Chippewa Fine Young Cannibal Join date: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 5,150	01-29-2008 07:20 Drop the dead donkey. _____________________ Fine Young Cannibal
Alyx Sands Mental Mentor Linguist Join date: 17 Feb 2007 Posts: 2,432	01-29-2008 15:42 From: Jig Chippewa Drop the dead donkey. Used to be quite a funny show... _____________________ ~~I'm a linguist. RL sucks, but right now it's decided to be a little less nasty to me - you can still be nice to me if you want! ~~ ->Potestatem obscuri lateris nescitis.<-
Ciaran Laval Mostly Harmless Join date: 11 Mar 2007 Posts: 7,951	01-29-2008 15:48 From: Claire Silverspar Ciaran, did you use the img tags for the link? I only see a crossed out image Sorry Claire, does that only work in firefox?
Claire Silverspar Pokes Badgers With Spoons Join date: 31 Oct 2007 Posts: 5,375	01-29-2008 16:09 From: Ciaran Laval Sorry Claire, does that only work in firefox? dunno, never noticed it before really lol. I haven't got firefox though so maybe. _____________________ I'll miss this damn place. I'll be over at SCII after the end has come.
Perre Anatine reflect..repent..reboot Join date: 6 Jun 2007 Posts: 714	01-30-2008 19:38 For all the folks who missed it, or just unlucky(?) enough not to get the BBC (most) then here it is... http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/page/item/b008vrht.shtml?filter=category%3A100005&start=1&scope=iplayercategories&version_pid=b008vrg5 ...enjoy(?) (I did think the sink-full of dishes did look horribly familiar..which reminds me...)
Ciaran Laval Mostly Harmless Join date: 11 Mar 2007 Posts: 7,951	01-30-2008 23:10 Well it wasn't as bad as I expected, Rivers Run Red must be over the moon!
Cherry Czervik Came To Her Senses Join date: 18 Feb 2006 Posts: 3,680	01-30-2008 23:56 The situation with the woman who went AFTER the SL relationship was over was totally engineered of course. It didn't convey the world I know tho the couple who got together ... her mother being all delighted about their marriage and saying it was "just nice" rings very true. Mental Mentors were having a field day with it ... my favourite quote was "omg what are they doing? SHAKING each other?" Urgh! It wasn't as bad as I thought, I got badgered into watching it, at least when everyone I work with watches it I can be scathing with informed opionion instead of just dismissive _____________________ To exchange power is sublime. To steal from another ... well, what goes around comes around.

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