Upcoming Changes for Adult Content: Answers to Questions

From http://www.massively.com/2009/04/14/massively-talks-with-upbeat-second-life-founder-philip-rosedale/

Green advantages??? How much processing power is required to use traditional videoconferencing equipment vs. what is required to run a session in Second Life comfortably? Even if purely computer-based solutions were used, a voice conference with webcams over Yahoo still wouldn't require half the processing power (and therefore electrical consumption) as SL does.Undesirable to *whom*, exactly?

You probably using one or more things in SL on a regular basis that Argent made. Most people do whether they know it or not.

Having read so many comments regarding this LL proposal over the last month, the below quote i found to be the most signifcant regarding this whole topic

Interesting. Thank You. Please, I wasn't questioning you in any accusatory way, far from it. Based on what little interaction we have had here, I believe you to be very sincere and insightful, having principles as opposed to an agenda. I've been to your store, haven't bought anything *yet*, and can understand your being offended over this matter. I too would like to know more about this, as it goes against my principles on the subject as well.

full disclosure then lol...

I am in support of having a continent where there are greater restrictions to access adult content, but I was and still am against a forced move, but it seems that that is happening anyway. Even if the move was optional I would still be moving my adult venue to the new continent as a peace of mind measure to myself. Due to something that happened with a family member of mine on the internet I am very very very very paranoid about my adult content and the only reason I don't age restrict my parcels already is because of how wonky that system is and it actually shuts out more real customers than the kids who sneak onto the grid. Instead for my main art venue I made the way to get to the adult content down an out of the way ramp and somebody has to pass a number of mature content signs to get to it, that way they don't come across it without several warnings.

that said, while I do support an adult continent... I will state again that I do not support a forced move and there are a number of point which concern me as a business person with this whole plan as it is. I am unhappy that more than a month into the process we still don't have clear definitions of what constitutes adult content, I am unhappy that there isn't more organizational planning (concerning the actual move) as to how this will actually move forward. I'm unhappy that this is being done at a time when real world economic variations are gonna cause a lot of people to close up because once the business can't support itself as it tries to reestablish itself the owner might not be able to make tier.

So keep in mind that some of us 'going along' with the plan are also affected by it.

that said...

my clothing store and my gallery are clearly listed in my picks, I think I even numbered them 1 and 2. if somebody wants to boycott me because I want to move the products of mine that I deem adult to an adult continent... well sorry to hear that. When this mess is over I hope you lift the ban cause my clothing store will still be right where it is, so will most of my gallery, and if you want to see my naughtier art I'll be moving it to ursula.

in society perhaps, but this is business

If you are buying mainland by use of the auction system, then you ARE buying it from LL. There are plenty of smaller-than-region-size parcels being sold there.


Persephone

+1

Blondin

What exactly do you mean by "first come, first serve"?

I have the knack of not logging on for a couple days, so if I'm late to the party and all the roadside is gone will I be expected to move to a flat green square? Or would I be put on a list for the next sim with road to come out?

I know you weren't but I'm actually still seething about the xsl conversation. More so than what LL are trying to do. But after that conversation it became very clear that the moral majority *are* out there and they have no compunction about ditching the concept of tolerance.

Which is why, despite being at the gardens of apollo end of the range of smut, I have no choice but to move if I want to stay in business.

I did have to laugh about the reference to xcite though.. she obviously doesn't realise what those naughty kids get up to when they strap those things on

and digressing just a little...

I didn't realise you were a kinky soul.. let me drop you over a little something that was a nice little taster from a hunt that I did last month.

There's another adult one starting in a few hours time that I'm in (even I widened my eyes a little at some of the goodies.. I didn't realise portable lactation machines had made inroads here lol). The gift I have for that one is not so good. I've sort of lost the enthusiasm for this creation stuff since this started.

If anyone else want the playtoy (it's the same one as the offer last thread) just drop me a line and mention this thread and I'll send it whizzing over. At least everyone can have a little kinky fun while we wait for the iceberg

Which makes my point. I am all for full disclosure. That way we can all make informed buying decisions. If you support the changes stand up tall and admit it. Announce your biz name(s) for all to see. Be proud of your support of LL's decision making. People can then choose whether or not to support your inworld biz. My biz name is Graf Rentals Yacht Club and anyone who isn't a small-minded prude is welcome anytime!

I not disagree with you about disclosure. Is just that not everyone is aware to read the details of stuff they use. Like the creators name for instance.

Wouldn't it be great if the "municipal" builds included things like a place for all the freelance escorts to work? or a porn theatre? I mean hell if it's gonna be adult only land than smut it up downtown!

I haven't read the xsl thread yet, I'm saving that for bedtime.

As for being a kinky soul, perhaps slightly twisted is a better description. I am not as fully immersed as many of you fine people probably are, but I am the adventurous sort, and exploration in that realm does appeal to a certain side of me. I enjoy many things in SL, and that is one of them. I look forward to logging in later and receiving your gift.

Not extortionate robbery?

Or war?

Or rape?

Or apartheid?

I smell totalitarism 10 000 miles against the wind, even when it comes camouflaged in grey suits and with weapons of mass discrimination masked as brown bags.

The post in itself is quite tame. I almost bit my tongue off trying not to get into a slanging match with her. The only thing I couldn't resist was a dig about encouraging kids onto the grid..

grrr. really it's just grrr all round.. I'm getting bad tempered about all of this..

Don't get mad.... Get even.... lol

As an economic historian, how could I disagree

I have long believed that Linden Lab should establish an advisory council at Board level that contains the following professionals:

- neoinstitutional/experimental/neoclassical economist
- economic/political historian
- science fiction writer
- systems engineer
- evolutionary biologist/sociologist/neurologist/psychologist
- lawyer (jurisprudence)
- strategist (commercial/military)
- journalist
- film producer

I also think it would be smart for LL to monitor these fora 24/7 and provide an abstract of the day's conversations to senior management. No doubt, there are a slew of metrics that could be devised to measure customer sentiment across SL. In my opinion, it's time for Linden Lab to turn pro.

Holy misdirected hyperbole, Batman!

Argent's probably the LAST person you should be chiding for that.



What? Rosy news fluff from the same jerkoffs that were talking about how great the housing bubble had become back before the crash last year? How EVERYONE was making SO MUCH MONEY?? "Fortune" makes better buttwipe than copy.

/me gives Couldbe a hug

And people like this man:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Weibel

If you ask me, couple of graduates from McDonald's Hamburger U would improve LL's business practices.

Agree. Consider one added to the list.

We could have virtual McRibs!

Best kind I always think I'll let you into a secret, this side of the fence is as dull as the other side.. the majority just find their rut and stay in it.. absolutely nooooo sense of adventure

/me runs for cover as she realises she's just offended pretty well everyone.. lol