Your World, Your Imagination.
You've nominated me, so accept it.
You've been reading on me, you sneak you. Except the imagination part, anyway.
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Ricardo Harris
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03-14-2008 11:31
You've nominated me, so accept it. You've been reading on me, you sneak you. Except the imagination part, anyway. |
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Ricardo Harris
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03-14-2008 11:33
Your World, Your Imagination. Correct way is MY World - My Way. |
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John Horner
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03-14-2008 11:33
You're right Nika. This decision doesn't signal any changes other than Philip's choice to focus on strategy and product while someone he chooses as his partner manages the operations and organizational growth. No falling sky, just the natural course of growth. Martha Lane Fox of (previously) Lastminute.com would be a good choice for CEO. Just a personal view |
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Rebecca Proudhon
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Join date: 3 May 2006
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03-14-2008 11:33
How about Eliot Spitzer heard he needs a job. He certainly is experienced in cleaning up the Escort Services. |
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Kira Cuddihy
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03-14-2008 11:37
No one has mentioned Hillary or Obahma. It is certain one of them may need a job somewhere down the road. Ohhh maybe they could just co-chair, cant you see see them arguing over who gets to wear that sparkling cod-piece.
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Chris Norse
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Join date: 1 Oct 2006
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03-14-2008 11:39
Just imagine if I did have it how would it be. I'd do away with all the goody-goodies in here. This promise is enough to get my vote. _____________________
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Derbor Torok
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03-14-2008 11:40
Tell them it was the sky. Theysaidtheydon'tcare..Iavenospaceand' 'keyanymoresoIamnotsureowwillIworknow.GoodthingthatIdonotneedthemtoreadtheforums.Imigtave tobuyonemyslef ,d |
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Ricardo Harris
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03-14-2008 11:47
This promise is enough to get my vote. Me soo disappointed. |
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Connor Jun
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03-14-2008 11:47
No one has mentioned Hillary or Obahma. It is certain one of them may need a job somewhere down the road. Ohhh maybe they could just co-chair, cant you see see them arguing over who gets to wear that sparkling cod-piece. Only Hillary could fill it. |
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Rebecca Proudhon
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03-14-2008 11:56
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Jeska Linden
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03-14-2008 12:01
Heya everyone, also wanted to point ya'll to Philip's blog post in case you haven't seen it:
http://blog.secondlife.com/2008/03/14/changing-my-job/ As Robin already mentioned, the sky is still quite intact  _____________________
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Lias Leandros
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03-14-2008 12:04
Heya everyone, also wanted to point ya'll to Philip's blog post in case you haven't seen it: http://blog.secondlife.com/2008/03/14/changing-my-job/ As Robin already mentioned, the sky is still quite intact I have always said that the Board Members read the forums also. They see all of our griping and valid complaints. This is a move to control the actions of the board. nothing more. _____________________
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Darien Caldwell
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03-14-2008 12:16
Wow,is this good or bad? We will know 6 months to a year from now. It's much to early to say, until the new CEO is named, and both his past track record, and what he does with Linden Lab can be examined. I hope Phillip makes a good choice.  _____________________
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Ciaran Laval
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03-14-2008 12:17
Heya everyone, also wanted to point ya'll Since when have you been from the deep south? |
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Oryx Tempel
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03-14-2008 12:20
"Rhinestone Codpiece" is one of Glen Campbell's most underrated songs LOL! Perfect! *high five!* _____________________
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Rebecca Proudhon
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03-14-2008 12:22
Heya everyone, also wanted to point ya'll to Philip's blog post in case you haven't seen it: http://blog.secondlife.com/2008/03/14/changing-my-job/ As Robin already mentioned, the sky is still quite intact Ya but.....Isn't that what the Tyranosaurus said to the Tricerotops?   |
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Oryx Tempel
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03-14-2008 12:23
I'd like to nominate Jumpman for the position. Then I'd have a reason to never login again...
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Sunni Jewell
Who said so?
Join date: 22 Mar 2007
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03-14-2008 12:26
Now, granted, I'm not an expert in big business, but I can't see this as anything but a positive thing....as long as they're careful in who they select. I think it's great that Philip will stay involved in a big way, rather than just walking away from it. After all, it was His World in his mind long before it was our's. I think his ideas are brilliant, but they do need someone who is more of a micro manager, all companies do. I just have never pictured Philip as a micro manager.
LL needs to be at the top of their game in the near future, because competition is coming, if not already here, and I would think they want to hold the niche they've dug for themselves in the business of virtual worlds. Congratulations, Philip! _____________________
Why, anybody can have a brain. That's a very mediocre commodity. Every pusillanimous creature that crawls on the Earth or slinks through slimy seas has a brain-The Wizard of Oz
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Har Fairweather
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03-14-2008 12:27
For all the reasons explained well by others, bringing in a professional to be CEO is a necessary thing. Let's hope it turns out to be a good thing.
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Bradley Bracken
Goodbye, Farewell, Amen
Join date: 2 Apr 2007
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03-14-2008 12:27
This is standard practice for venture-backed startups, it is always done. CEOs stepping aside become Chairman of the Board. Philip, like most visionaries who have to eventually step aside, has not screwed up. He has simply reached the limit of where his skills as leader of a technology company, can take LL. He needs to be kept actively involved because he is still the keeper of the company's vision. They just need someone who can execute it more effectively. It is VERY common for this to happen at exactly this size ... 250-300 employees. It is a major inflection point for startups. . QFT Philip has proven time and time again that he cannot run a business. Now he can continue being a visionary but with someone at the helm who actually knows how to operate a company (we hope). This could go either way, but I think it's a very positive move. _____________________
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Sunni Jewell
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Join date: 22 Mar 2007
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03-14-2008 12:28
I'd like to nominate Jumpman for the position. Then I'd have a reason to never login again... OMG, no! If it came down to Ricardo and Jumpman...I'd have to go with Ricardo. At least his negativity is intelligible......I never really know what Jumpy is saying. _____________________
Why, anybody can have a brain. That's a very mediocre commodity. Every pusillanimous creature that crawls on the Earth or slinks through slimy seas has a brain-The Wizard of Oz
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Bradley Bracken
Goodbye, Farewell, Amen
Join date: 2 Apr 2007
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03-14-2008 12:31
Heya everyone, also wanted to point ya'll to Philip's blog post in case you haven't seen it: http://blog.secondlife.com/2008/03/14/changing-my-job/ As Robin already mentioned, the sky is still quite intact WOW!!! I'm impressed. The man really does know where his strengths are and is willing to acknowledge his limitations. I look forward to good things to come (though always with a bit of skepticism). _____________________
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Jeska Linden
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03-14-2008 12:32
Since when have you been from the deep south? Heh, sorry, I've been hanging out in Texas all week for sxsw and it is apparently rubbing off on me. _____________________
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Ann Launay
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03-14-2008 12:35
You're welcome to come over and bring your fish/man, and play with him in there! I would if I actually had one of those.  _____________________
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Har Fairweather
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03-14-2008 12:42
OMG, no! If it came down to Ricardo and Jumpman...I'd have to go with Ricardo. At least his negativity is intelligible......I never really know what Jumpy is saying. That's what gives Jumpman a leg up. Nobody can understand what the Lindens are saying when they post either. |