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Amaranthim Talon
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Join date: 14 Nov 2006
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05-15-2008 07:43
As we talked about recently, this latest crop left much to be desired... When are new ones expected and how are the names chosen?
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Damien1 Thorne
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05-15-2008 08:04
I think it is a closely guarded secret as to how they come up with the names. But Adz Childs probably knows more about SL names than anyone else. I'm sure someone has a link to his website. I don't remember it offhand.
Amaranthim Talon
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05-15-2008 08:06
From: Damien1 Thorne
I think it is a closely guarded secret as to how they come up with the names. But Adz Childs probably knows more about SL names than anyone else. I'm sure someone has a link to his website. I don't remember it offhand.

Is that the name watch site? http://www.slnamewatch.com/botlog/last_avail_log.html

Either they haven't changed or are close enough to the last bunch - I don't recall them exactly other than they are not awfully inviting.
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LittleMe Jewell
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05-15-2008 08:31
Yes that is the site. From monitoring the addition of names in the past, I'm not sure there is really any set schedule. It always seems very random to me.
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Ceka Cianci
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05-15-2008 08:47
is there a link to the ones they discontinued?
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LittleMe Jewell
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05-15-2008 08:53
From: Ceka Cianci
is there a link to the ones they discontinued?
Go to the main Namewatch page (http://www.slnamewatch.com) and in the far right hand column of the table, click on 'Heritage Only'.
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Ceka Cianci
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05-15-2008 08:56
thank you =)
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05-15-2008 08:59
wee mine is in Heritage =)
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Ghosty Kips
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Join date: 2 May 2008
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05-15-2008 11:53
2295 Kips out there ... I'm startiing a group! LOL
LittleMe Jewell
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05-16-2008 14:29
New names are on the list -- see slnamewatch.com, the far right column of the table, click on the 'get it' link for help in getting to the right web page to get the last name that you want.
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Ghosty Kips
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05-16-2008 14:45
From: LittleMe Jewell
New names are on the list -- see slnamewatch.com, the far right column of the table, click on the 'get it' link for help in getting to the right web page to get the last name that you want.


I have to admit ... "Borkotron" is a very tempting possibility. :p
Adz Childs
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Join date: 6 Apr 2006
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05-16-2008 14:50
Robonaught
... a nod to the bots? :)

( such as the one that makes slnamewatch possible )
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From: Tofu Linden
Hmm, there's nothing really helpful there, but thanks for pasting.
Nimue Jewell
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Join date: 20 Mar 2007
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05-16-2008 14:55
From: Ghosty Kips
I have to admit ... "Borkotron" is a very tempting possibility. :p


That name rocks.

I need a robot avi now.
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Adz Childs
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Join date: 6 Apr 2006
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05-16-2008 15:07
I'm Bender!
I bend... stuff
What's in a Name? Site/Bot Census Taker Tracks SL Surnames, Observes Trends http://nwn.blogs.com/nwn/2008/01/whats-in-a-name.html
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From: Tofu Linden
Hmm, there's nothing really helpful there, but thanks for pasting.