Welcome to the Second Life Forums Archive
These forums are CLOSED. Please visit the new forums HERE
Buy Lindens through the Client? |
|
|
Khamon Fate
fategardens.net
Join date: 21 Nov 2003
Posts: 4,177
|
02-06-2006 15:13
From this announcement, does anyone know what "Improved ability to buy land and currency inside the Second Life client" means?
_____________________
Visit the Fate Gardens Website @ fategardens.net
|
|
Travis Lambert
White dog, red collar
Join date: 3 Jun 2004
Posts: 2,819
|
02-06-2006 16:29
Unless someone out there has had a sneak peek, we probably can't do much else than speculate.
I'd guess that they're attempting to create an in-game currency buying method similar to the Land Sales tab, without having to visit a website. But just a guess  _____________________
------------------
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. |
|
Dark Korvin
Player in the RL game
Join date: 13 Jun 2005
Posts: 769
|
02-06-2006 17:01
It would be great if they just have it asking if you want to buy money for the land or item purchase when you don't have money instead of the dialog saying go to this page to buy money.
 I know its not that complicated as it is, but the more steps you take out of the process, the more people use it. Every now and then I run into a person that can't figure out the Lindex page. Some people see all the numbers and graph and freeze saying they don't know what to do next. If they just have to click a button that says Yes buy money, problem would be solved. |
|
Ricky Zamboni
Private citizen
Join date: 4 Jun 2004
Posts: 1,080
|
02-06-2006 17:10
It would be great if they just have it asking if you want to buy money for the land or item purchase when you don't have money instead of the dialog saying go to this page to buy money. I know its not that complicated as it is, but the more steps you take out of the process, the more people use it. Every now and then I run into a person that can't figure out the Lindex page. Some people see all the numbers and graph and freeze saying they don't know what to do next. If they just have to click a button that says Yes buy money, problem would be solved.This was their original idea. I wouldn't be at all surprised if it's the case. |
|
Shaun Altman
Fund Manager
Join date: 11 Dec 2004
Posts: 1,011
|
02-06-2006 17:56
It would be great if they just have it asking if you want to buy money for the land or item purchase when you don't have money instead of the dialog saying go to this page to buy money. I know its not that complicated as it is, but the more steps you take out of the process, the more people use it. Every now and then I run into a person that can't figure out the Lindex page. Some people see all the numbers and graph and freeze saying they don't know what to do next. If they just have to click a button that says Yes buy money, problem would be solved.What would be even better is if there were a USD price entry box in addition to the L$ price entry box. This way we could accept one or both forms of payment. The ability for residents to transact land sales directly in USD with no need for L$ would be HUGE for the economy. This seems fair and reasonable to me as LL is able to sell land for USD themselves. Why not make it easier for residents to also use the land sales platform in more robust and powerful ways? _____________________
|
|
Enabran Templar
Capitalist Pig
Join date: 26 Aug 2004
Posts: 4,506
|
02-06-2006 18:38
Why not make it easier for residents to also use the land sales platform in more robust and powerful ways? Because then Uncle Sam has to tax you in robust and powerful ways. _____________________
Furthermore, as Second Life goes to the Metaverse, and this becomes an open platform, Linden Lab risks lawsuit in court and [attachment culling] will, I repeat WILL be reverse in court. Second Life Forums: Who needs Reason when you can use bold tags? |
|
Lawrence Linden
Linden Lab Developer
Join date: 25 Jun 2005
Posts: 235
|
02-06-2006 21:50
From this announcement, does anyone know what "Improved ability to buy land and currency inside the Second Life client" means? Yes. We have greatly simplified the process of buying land from within the viewer. With a single window you will be able to: 1) upgrade your membership if necessary 2) upgrade your land tier if necessary 3) purchase any additional needed L$ from LindeX 4) buy the selected parcel Also, with a single window you will be able purchase L$ from LindeX from within the viewer. Cheers, Lawrence |
|
Khamon Fate
fategardens.net
Join date: 21 Nov 2003
Posts: 4,177
|
02-07-2006 08:56
Thanks for the itemized reply Lawrence. Something to look forward to and, I think, a reason to wait until later this week to sell lindens.
_____________________
Visit the Fate Gardens Website @ fategardens.net
|
|
Surina Skallagrimson
Queen of Amazon Nations
Join date: 19 Jun 2003
Posts: 941
|
02-07-2006 09:10
What would be even better is if there were a USD price entry box in addition to the L$ price entry box. What would be even better is if there were a UKP price entry box in addition to the USD and L$ price entry boxes. While we're at it, why not add a Euro box as well, and Yen and Canadian $ and.. and... Or hey, here's an idea.. what if everyone used L$ ? _____________________
--------------------------------------------------------
Surina Skallagrimson Queen of Amazon Nation Rizal Sports Mentor -------------------------------------------------------- Philip Linden: "we are not in the game business." Adam Savage: "I reject your reality and substitue my own." |
|
Schwanson Schlegel
SL's Tokin' Villain
Join date: 15 Nov 2003
Posts: 2,721
|
02-07-2006 09:18
I am glad to see this being implemented. It may just give the $L the 'shot in the arm' people have been looking for.
As far as direct USD pricing.....that creates quite an accounting nightmare for LL IMO. It also opens the floodgates of liability for both users and LL. For large ticket items from unknown users, I have recently switched my preference from accepting Paypal to $L. If they do a chargeback (Paypal or CC), I am not the one left holding the bag. _____________________
 |