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Raziel Vesperia

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01-10-2006 13:14

Well... it was a serious question. Even I thought the idea was kinda nutty. But I'm telling you... there's something going on. I wouldn't risk looking gullible had it not come from whom it did. Mr. Ed can talk you know. Really!

Thanks for nothin' ya bunch of jokers.

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01-10-2006 13:16

some birdies are misinformed on purpose.

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01-10-2006 13:17

I would HIGHLY doubt it..

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01-10-2006 13:18

From: Zapoteth Zaius

I would HIGHLY doubt it..

ditto...

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Travis Lambert

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01-10-2006 13:33

I also heard that Microsoft is losing market share to Novell server operating systems.

Of course, my sources being at Novell have no bearing on the accuracy of that statement

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01-10-2006 13:44

That HAS to be the dumbest thought EVER shoot that birdie for pure sport itd good for naught else

Blueman Steele

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01-10-2006 13:56

From: Raziel Vesperia

I was just wondering if anyone can either confirm or dismiss this rumour.

Thanks - Raz

uuhm.. A Linden?

Seriously can anyone confirm or deny if Raz gets what I mean?

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01-10-2006 14:23

*Dodges bullets*

WHY are you SHOOTING at MEEEE!?

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Gabe Lippmann

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01-10-2006 15:15

I heard the main continent is sinking because LL engineers didn't account for the added weight of avies when they created them. Now that the SL population on the main continent is expanding rapidly, it is sinking at a far greater rate than previously seen.

LL attempted to stem the main continent population growth and save the continent by making island sims more attractive through lack of zoning, preferred treatment for island land barons so they could more easily create beautiful island communities, paid contractor to spam continent with ugly signs, removal of event support, texture lagging program, ramping up free accounts hoping nobody would see a need to own any land at all and many more.

This has not worked as well as expected and in the very near future, all main continent residents will have to pack up and move so the sinking land can be removed. Already, LL has created a new southern continent, however it is not large enough at present to accomodate all the main continent residents. Residents who do not win new land in an upcoming New Continent Land Lottery will be compensated at $L35/sq. m. for their current holdings on the main continent. It has been hinted that anyone who refused to move and chains themselves to Governor Linden's trees will be forcibly removed to a giant cornfield for an indeterminate amount of time.

In order to pay for this disaster, LL has been secretly printing masses of new currency, which will flood the market and ruin the economy. The new currency, or "Lippos", will be worth approximately $Li2000/$US1 and the $L will be phased out.

I have this information from the very highest authority. Please commence planning for your future, or you will be DOOMED!

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Pathfinder Linden

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01-10-2006 15:22

From: Raziel Vesperia

A little birdy (with a lot of clout) informed me that Linden was soon going to discontinue offering private island SIMs. I was just wondering if anyone can either confirm or dismiss this rumour. I suspect a portion of it is legitimate based on the timing with the wholesale land sales test. Anyhow, any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks - Raz

Not true at all. There's room enough in the world for both private islands and mainland regions, and we love 'em all.

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Siggy Romulus

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01-10-2006 15:30

Just wondering which land baron's alt the poster is...

Thanks Pathfinder for the clarification - I always love it when 'FUD' meets 'PWND!'

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Shack Dougall

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01-10-2006 18:59

From: Pathfinder Linden

Not true at all. There's room enough in the world for both private islands and mainland regions, and we love 'em all.

While we're doing rumor control. LOL

I haven't actually heard this rumor, but it's an obvious question.

Robin says in the Wholesale Land Sales Test post that

"Single sims will continue to be auctioned during this experiment."

Does this imply that a successful wholesale land test could result in single sims no longer being auctioned?

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Salazar Jack

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01-10-2006 19:33

From: Gabe Lippmann

I heard the main continent is sinking because LL engineers didn't account for the added weight of avies when they created them. Now that the SL population on the main continent is expanding rapidly, it is sinking at a far greater rate than previously seen.

LL attempted to stem the main continent population growth and save the continent by making island sims more attractive through lack of zoning, preferred treatment for island land barons so they could more easily create beautiful island communities, paid contractor to spam continent with ugly signs, removal of event support, texture lagging program, ramping up free accounts hoping nobody would see a need to own any land at all and many more.

This has not worked as well as expected and in the very near future, all main continent residents will have to pack up and move so the sinking land can be removed. Already, LL has created a new southern continent, however it is not large enough at present to accomodate all the main continent residents. Residents who do not win new land in an upcoming New Continent Land Lottery will be compensated at $L35/sq. m. for their current holdings on the main continent. It has been hinted that anyone who refused to move and chains themselves to Governor Linden's trees will be forcibly removed to a giant cornfield for an indeterminate amount of time.

In order to pay for this disaster, LL has been secretly printing masses of new currency, which will flood the market and ruin the economy. The new currency, or "Lippos", will be worth approximately $Li2000/$US1 and the $L will be phased out.

I have this information from the very highest authority. Please commence planning for your future, or you will be DOOMED!

The sinking is especially prevalent in Bonaficio.

I would suggest chaining oneself to Foolish Frost's tree in Techra. Even though it's not on the mainland it seems the most formidable trunk to tie oneself too. Besides, all of the Gov's trees are phantom.

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Torley Linden

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01-10-2006 21:01

Where can I get me some of these "Lippos"? They'll come along quite handy with my briefcase... and yeah, a future way to swap briefcases in a park at night.

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Francie Pasternak

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Join date: 12 Oct 2005

Posts: 7

Lawnmower

01-11-2006 08:55

I'm going to build a lawnmower and make a fortune, cause I heard that the grass was going to start growing. Seriously, no lie. I just wish I could remember who said it. Didn't think it would be a comment worthy of remembering, until I saw this post.

Forseti Svarog

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01-11-2006 09:01

don't you know that THE PREVIEW GRID IS CAUSING LAG THROUGHOUT THE MAINLAND?

no wonder textures were loading slow the other day

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Tsuno Soyinka

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Join date: 28 Oct 2005

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you got me scared

01-11-2006 09:04

umm the sinking land and growing grass and bad money are jokes, right?

Francie Pasternak

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Join date: 12 Oct 2005

Posts: 7

01-11-2006 09:16

From: Tsuno Soyinka

umm the sinking land and growing grass and bad money are jokes, right?

hey vegetation growth could be a good thing. If it is actually true (focl), I'm gonna mow all my grass, till up my land, and plant umm.... a certain type of vegetation that might not be PG to post, and make a killing selling it.

Phoenix Psaltery

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01-11-2006 09:46

From: Tsuno Soyinka

umm the sinking land and growing grass and bad money are jokes, right?

Yes.

P2

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Raziel Vesperia Virtual Hippie Join date: 16 Jul 2005 Posts: 48	01-10-2006 13:14 Well... it was a serious question. Even I thought the idea was kinda nutty. But I'm telling you... there's something going on. I wouldn't risk looking gullible had it not come from whom it did. Mr. Ed can talk you know. Really! Thanks for nothin' ya bunch of jokers. Raz
Max Case Registered User Join date: 23 Dec 2004 Posts: 353	01-10-2006 13:16 some birdies are misinformed on purpose. _____________________ *max case Green(192,167) http://www.maxcase.info http://neighbours.maxcase.info
Zapoteth Zaius Is back Join date: 14 Feb 2004 Posts: 5,634	01-10-2006 13:17 I would HIGHLY doubt it.. _____________________ I have the right to remain silent. Anything I say will be misquoted and used against me. --------------- Zapoteth Designs, Temotu (100,50) ---------------
ZsuZsanna Raven ~:+: Supah Kitteh :+:~ Join date: 19 Dec 2004 Posts: 2,361	01-10-2006 13:18 From: Zapoteth Zaius I would HIGHLY doubt it.. ditto... _____________________ ~Mewz!~
Travis Lambert White dog, red collar Join date: 3 Jun 2004 Posts: 2,819	01-10-2006 13:33 I also heard that Microsoft is losing market share to Novell server operating systems. Of course, my sources being at Novell have no bearing on the accuracy of that statement _____________________ ------------------ The Shelter The Shelter is a non-profit recreation center for new residents, and supporters of new residents. Our goal is to provide a positive & supportive social environment for those looking for one in our overwhelming world.
Boliver Oddfellow CEO Infinite Vision Media Join date: 22 Sep 2005 Posts: 484	01-10-2006 13:44 That HAS to be the dumbest thought EVER shoot that birdie for pure sport itd good for naught else
Blueman Steele Registered User Join date: 28 Dec 2004 Posts: 1,038	01-10-2006 13:56 From: Raziel Vesperia I was just wondering if anyone can either confirm or dismiss this rumour. Thanks - Raz uuhm.. A Linden? Seriously can anyone confirm or deny if Raz gets what I mean?
Psyra Extraordinaire Corra Nacunda Chieftain Join date: 24 Jul 2004 Posts: 1,533	01-10-2006 14:23 Dodges bullets WHY are you SHOOTING at MEEEE!? _____________________ E-Mail Psyra at psyralbakor_at_yahoo_dot_com, Visit my Webpage at www.psyra.ca Visit me in-world at the Avaria sims, in Grendel's Children! ^^
Gabe Lippmann "Phone's ringing, Dude." Join date: 14 Jun 2004 Posts: 4,219	01-10-2006 15:15 I heard the main continent is sinking because LL engineers didn't account for the added weight of avies when they created them. Now that the SL population on the main continent is expanding rapidly, it is sinking at a far greater rate than previously seen. LL attempted to stem the main continent population growth and save the continent by making island sims more attractive through lack of zoning, preferred treatment for island land barons so they could more easily create beautiful island communities, paid contractor to spam continent with ugly signs, removal of event support, texture lagging program, ramping up free accounts hoping nobody would see a need to own any land at all and many more. This has not worked as well as expected and in the very near future, all main continent residents will have to pack up and move so the sinking land can be removed. Already, LL has created a new southern continent, however it is not large enough at present to accomodate all the main continent residents. Residents who do not win new land in an upcoming New Continent Land Lottery will be compensated at $L35/sq. m. for their current holdings on the main continent. It has been hinted that anyone who refused to move and chains themselves to Governor Linden's trees will be forcibly removed to a giant cornfield for an indeterminate amount of time. In order to pay for this disaster, LL has been secretly printing masses of new currency, which will flood the market and ruin the economy. The new currency, or "Lippos", will be worth approximately $Li2000/$US1 and the $L will be phased out. I have this information from the very highest authority. Please commence planning for your future, or you will be DOOMED! _____________________ go to Nocturnal Threads
Pathfinder Linden Administrator Join date: 15 Mar 2005 Posts: 507	01-10-2006 15:22 From: Raziel Vesperia A little birdy (with a lot of clout) informed me that Linden was soon going to discontinue offering private island SIMs. I was just wondering if anyone can either confirm or dismiss this rumour. I suspect a portion of it is legitimate based on the timing with the wholesale land sales test. Anyhow, any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks - Raz Not true at all. There's room enough in the world for both private islands and mainland regions, and we love 'em all. _____________________
Siggy Romulus DILLIGAF Join date: 22 Sep 2003 Posts: 5,711	01-10-2006 15:30 Just wondering which land baron's alt the poster is... Thanks Pathfinder for the clarification - I always love it when 'FUD' meets 'PWND!' _____________________ The Second Life forums are living proof as to why it's illegal for people to have sex with farm animals. From: Jesse Linden I, for one, am highly un-helped by this thread
Shack Dougall self become: Object new Join date: 9 Aug 2004 Posts: 1,028	01-10-2006 18:59 From: Pathfinder Linden Not true at all. There's room enough in the world for both private islands and mainland regions, and we love 'em all. While we're doing rumor control. LOL I haven't actually heard this rumor, but it's an obvious question. Robin says in the Wholesale Land Sales Test post that "Single sims will continue to be auctioned during this experiment." Does this imply that a successful wholesale land test could result in single sims no longer being auctioned? _____________________ Prim Composer for 3dsMax -- complete offline builder for prims and sculpties in 3ds Max http://liferain.com/downloads/primcomposer/ Hierarchical Prim Archive (HPA) -- HPA is is a fully-documented, platform-independent specification for storing and transferring builds between Second Life-compatible platforms and tools. https://liferain.com/projects/hpa
Salazar Jack Nova Albion native Join date: 12 Feb 2004 Posts: 1,105	01-10-2006 19:33 From: Gabe Lippmann I heard the main continent is sinking because LL engineers didn't account for the added weight of avies when they created them. Now that the SL population on the main continent is expanding rapidly, it is sinking at a far greater rate than previously seen. LL attempted to stem the main continent population growth and save the continent by making island sims more attractive through lack of zoning, preferred treatment for island land barons so they could more easily create beautiful island communities, paid contractor to spam continent with ugly signs, removal of event support, texture lagging program, ramping up free accounts hoping nobody would see a need to own any land at all and many more. This has not worked as well as expected and in the very near future, all main continent residents will have to pack up and move so the sinking land can be removed. Already, LL has created a new southern continent, however it is not large enough at present to accomodate all the main continent residents. Residents who do not win new land in an upcoming New Continent Land Lottery will be compensated at $L35/sq. m. for their current holdings on the main continent. It has been hinted that anyone who refused to move and chains themselves to Governor Linden's trees will be forcibly removed to a giant cornfield for an indeterminate amount of time. In order to pay for this disaster, LL has been secretly printing masses of new currency, which will flood the market and ruin the economy. The new currency, or "Lippos", will be worth approximately $Li2000/$US1 and the $L will be phased out. I have this information from the very highest authority. Please commence planning for your future, or you will be DOOMED! The sinking is especially prevalent in Bonaficio. I would suggest chaining oneself to Foolish Frost's tree in Techra. Even though it's not on the mainland it seems the most formidable trunk to tie oneself too. Besides, all of the Gov's trees are phantom. _____________________ kahruvel.com - Onward & Upward!
Torley Linden Enlightenment! Join date: 15 Sep 2004 Posts: 16,530	01-10-2006 21:01 Where can I get me some of these "Lippos"? They'll come along quite handy with my briefcase... and yeah, a future way to swap briefcases in a park at night. _____________________
Francie Pasternak Registered User Join date: 12 Oct 2005 Posts: 7	Lawnmower 01-11-2006 08:55 I'm going to build a lawnmower and make a fortune, cause I heard that the grass was going to start growing. Seriously, no lie. I just wish I could remember who said it. Didn't think it would be a comment worthy of remembering, until I saw this post.
Forseti Svarog ESC Join date: 2 Nov 2004 Posts: 1,730	01-11-2006 09:01 don't you know that THE PREVIEW GRID IS CAUSING LAG THROUGHOUT THE MAINLAND? no wonder textures were loading slow the other day _____________________
Tsuno Soyinka Registered User Join date: 28 Oct 2005 Posts: 15	you got me scared 01-11-2006 09:04 umm the sinking land and growing grass and bad money are jokes, right?
Francie Pasternak Registered User Join date: 12 Oct 2005 Posts: 7	01-11-2006 09:16 From: Tsuno Soyinka umm the sinking land and growing grass and bad money are jokes, right? hey vegetation growth could be a good thing. If it is actually true (focl), I'm gonna mow all my grass, till up my land, and plant umm.... a certain type of vegetation that might not be PG to post, and make a killing selling it.
Phoenix Psaltery Ninja Wizard Join date: 25 Feb 2005 Posts: 2,599	01-11-2006 09:46 From: Tsuno Soyinka umm the sinking land and growing grass and bad money are jokes, right? Yes. P2 _____________________

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