When you go to
http://secondlife.com/showcase/ there's a link over on the right to
http://secondlife.com/showcase/faq.php Which has this on it:
(note: the real thing has formatting and links)
What is Showcase?
The Showcase section on secondlife.com is an editorially-controlled area that highlights some of the best inworld venues and locations that might be of interest to new and existing Residents. This is the place to go to explore and discover some of the exciting user-created locations in Second Life.
How did you determine the categories for Showcase?
The existing categories for venues were chosen based on existing traffic patterns of Resident activity within Second Life. However, we will be monitoring usage of these categories for possible refinement in the future.
How do you determine which entries will be included in the general venue directory listings?
The Showcase venue directory is not meant to be comprehensive. For a more complete listing of venues, we suggest that Residents use the Search function within the Second Life client. Showcase is different than Search because it aims to feature only a limited list of venues that we feel will be of interest to the general Resident population.
In order to keep the Showcase directory streamlined, editors will only choose a few venues for inclusion at a given time. In general, we are looking for locations that “showcase” the best of Second Life. We anticipate that many of those viewing Showcase will be existing Residents, but there will also be many potential Residents exploring the Secondlife.com Web site before they decide to join. We want Showcase to be a place where we can show off some of the most exciting Resident-created content.
When reviewing locations, our internal editorial staff considers several factors. Here are some of the criteria:
Has the venue been included before?
Is there something unique about this venue?
How is this venue of interest to the general Resident community?
Is the venue compliant with the published community standards?
Does the venue demonstrate a positive implementation of the Second Life experience?
While not implemented at launch, it is possible that there may also be some paid placement opportunities for these spots at some point in the future.
Can I submit a suggested venue for the Showcase directory?
Not at this time. However, we are looking into the possibility of adding a venue-suggestion feature to Showcase in the near future. We encourage all venue owners to review these guidelines on getting your presence maximized using inworld Search.
How often will you update your listings?
Showcase submissions will remain on the site for only a limited period of time. Our goal is to keep the Showcase area fresh so that visitors will be encouraged to return frequently when they are seeking new areas to explore within Second Life.
Is there an opportunity to buy prioritized placement in the directory?
Linden Lab is occasionally approached by Residents and companies with requests to purchase high-level promotional placement on our Secondlife.com Web site. While there are not immediate opportunities for prioritized promotional placement within Showcase, it is something that we are considering. Currently, the best place to guarantee exposure for your venue, event or business is through your listing in Search or Classifieds.
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