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Musicteacher Rampal

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Join date: 20 Feb 2004

Posts: 824

09-11-2005 16:23

I'm just curious

*Editing to clarify....*

I'm curious about what people do with the $L they both get as a stipend and make through various other means.

Flyingroc Chung

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Join date: 3 Jun 2004

Posts: 329

09-11-2005 16:31

What I'm getting out of SL, most of all, is *fun*.

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Dianne Mechanique

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Join date: 28 Mar 2005

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09-11-2005 16:32

From: musicteacher Rampal

I'm just curious

Kind of a broad assumption that everything that anyone gets out of SL is related to money.
That's just crazy!

No one I know plays for money really at all.

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Frans Charming

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Join date: 28 Jan 2005

Posts: 1,847

09-11-2005 16:38

I just started selling 14 days ago. And if i would cash out now, it would cover my sl costs that i have made until now, and a pizza. But that also includes lindens i earned by winning Tringo, Show and Tell and some other wacky things. Have hardly spent it on anything.

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Csven Concord

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Join date: 19 Mar 2005

Posts: 1,015

09-11-2005 16:46

I get an education on how a fair percentage of people react to the concept of virtual worlds and virtual goods; as well as a sense of what they do or do not understand about how the real world operates - specifically wrt issues surrounding intellectual property. For someone in my position, that's much more valuable at this point than any money I could be making in SL.

[Edit: and btw, none of those options apply to me. I've never "made" any money in SL since neither the stipend nor the few games of Tringo I've won were intentionally money-making activities on my part]

Daz Honey

Fine, Fine Artist

Join date: 27 Jun 2005

Posts: 599

09-11-2005 16:47

It is fun, and creatively satisfying, profitable if you are creative (bows to RL friend Wynx) and hilarious most of the time, but when you are encouraged to yank your 1 prim wings off and shave your head to hang out somewhere it becomes tedious.

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Musicteacher Rampal

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Join date: 20 Feb 2004

Posts: 824

09-11-2005 17:11

From: Dianne Mechanique

Kind of a broad assumption that everything that anyone gets out of SL is related to money.
That's just crazy!

No one I know plays for money really at all.

Sorry I should have specified, I'm curious about what people do with the $L they both get as a stipend and make through various other means.

Csven - when I say "make enough $L" in the poll I am including the stipend in that. I realize the wording implies working for the $L but that is not what I meant....just to clarify the apparent confusion. Perhaps I should have said "I get enough $L...."

CrystalShard Foo

1+1=10

Join date: 6 Feb 2004

Posts: 682

09-12-2005 02:02

I dont take any sum of money out of SecondLife at all.

I do get however:
- Lots of fun
- To meet lots of people - some friendly, some less
- To create alot of fun things to tinker with
- Etc'.

Who needs psuedo-virtual money when you got this?

Taeja Diaz

Developmentally Delayed..

Join date: 24 Jun 2003

Posts: 107

09-12-2005 04:07

What do I get out of SL?

I get to explore a creative side that I never really knew I had until playing SL.
I get to hang out with endearing friends who enhance my SL and RL for that matter

I get to participate in a virtual world unlike any that I have seen before, where the possibilities are endless

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Joseph Proudfoot

Proud Tsalagi

Join date: 2 Sep 2004

Posts: 234

09-12-2005 14:37

well, on the monetary side, I get enough to buy something IF it catches my eye. Mostly, I've used the money I have to help out new players. I don't make content, except for a few things I use myself, I come here to enjoy my time with my friends.

So, all in all, what I get out of SL is a feeling of family. There are those I love dearly, and those that I don't even like.

Same as it ever was.

Peace,
Joseph

What do you get out of SL?
Musicteacher Rampal Registered User Join date: 20 Feb 2004 Posts: 824	09-11-2005 16:23 I'm just curious Editing to clarify.... I'm curious about what people do with the $L they both get as a stipend and make through various other means.
Flyingroc Chung :) Join date: 3 Jun 2004 Posts: 329	09-11-2005 16:31 What I'm getting out of SL, most of all, is fun. _____________________ Try your luck at Heisenberg Casino. Like our games? You can buy 'em! Purchase video poker, blackjack tables, slot machines, and more!
Dianne Mechanique Back from the Dead Join date: 28 Mar 2005 Posts: 2,648	09-11-2005 16:32 From: musicteacher Rampal I'm just curious Kind of a broad assumption that everything that anyone gets out of SL is related to money. That's just crazy! No one I know plays for money really at all. _____________________ . black art furniture & classic clothing =================== Black in Neufreistadt Black @ ONE Black @ www.SLBoutique.com .
Frans Charming You only need one Frans Join date: 28 Jan 2005 Posts: 1,847	09-11-2005 16:38 I just started selling 14 days ago. And if i would cash out now, it would cover my sl costs that i have made until now, and a pizza. But that also includes lindens i earned by winning Tringo, Show and Tell and some other wacky things. Have hardly spent it on anything. _____________________
Csven Concord * Join date: 19 Mar 2005 Posts: 1,015	09-11-2005 16:46 I get an education on how a fair percentage of people react to the concept of virtual worlds and virtual goods; as well as a sense of what they do or do not understand about how the real world operates - specifically wrt issues surrounding intellectual property. For someone in my position, that's much more valuable at this point than any money I could be making in SL. [Edit: and btw, none of those options apply to me. I've never "made" any money in SL since neither the stipend nor the few games of Tringo I've won were intentionally money-making activities on my part]
Daz Honey Fine, Fine Artist Join date: 27 Jun 2005 Posts: 599	09-11-2005 16:47 It is fun, and creatively satisfying, profitable if you are creative (bows to RL friend Wynx) and hilarious most of the time, but when you are encouraged to yank your 1 prim wings off and shave your head to hang out somewhere it becomes tedious. _____________________ All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up. - Pablo Picasso
Musicteacher Rampal Registered User Join date: 20 Feb 2004 Posts: 824	09-11-2005 17:11 From: Dianne Mechanique Kind of a broad assumption that everything that anyone gets out of SL is related to money. That's just crazy! No one I know plays for money really at all. Sorry I should have specified, I'm curious about what people do with the $L they both get as a stipend and make through various other means. Csven - when I say "make enough $L" in the poll I am including the stipend in that. I realize the wording implies working for the $L but that is not what I meant....just to clarify the apparent confusion. Perhaps I should have said "I get enough $L...."
CrystalShard Foo 1+1=10 Join date: 6 Feb 2004 Posts: 682	09-12-2005 02:02 I dont take any sum of money out of SecondLife at all. I do get however: - Lots of fun - To meet lots of people - some friendly, some less - To create alot of fun things to tinker with - Etc'. Who needs psuedo-virtual money when you got this?
Taeja Diaz Developmentally Delayed.. Join date: 24 Jun 2003 Posts: 107	09-12-2005 04:07 What do I get out of SL? I get to explore a creative side that I never really knew I had until playing SL. I get to hang out with endearing friends who enhance my SL and RL for that matter I get to participate in a virtual world unlike any that I have seen before, where the possibilities are endless _____________________ Think Furniture, Say.... TAEJA VU DESIGNS *Furniture Gallery* - Federal (130, 210) - Orginal furniture designs in a variety of styles to create the perfect decor for your home or club! *TVD Outlet* - Kelham (35, 139) - Browse through TVD's newest furniture designs at this location!
Joseph Proudfoot Proud Tsalagi Join date: 2 Sep 2004 Posts: 234	09-12-2005 14:37 well, on the monetary side, I get enough to buy something IF it catches my eye. Mostly, I've used the money I have to help out new players. I don't make content, except for a few things I use myself, I come here to enjoy my time with my friends. So, all in all, what I get out of SL is a feeling of family. There are those I love dearly, and those that I don't even like. Same as it ever was. Peace, Joseph

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