Mr. Linden, the Privatization of SecondLife is Vital
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Chicago Kent
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02-15-2005 13:37
From: Pirate Cotton Arrr, etc etc!
Actually, they need to outsouce prim creation to India, and then they could save even more money. I'm sure they could work out a tax write-off too. I'm not sure about the level of service though. I mean translation issues could be a problem. You might end up asking for a sphere and getting a cube, how annoying would that be? Yes, I have heard horror stories of companies that outsourced customer service functions to offshore. I think my idea for allocating prims and re-selling them to private in-world individuals would fare much better. Though the margins may be lower for LL, they would still save money and preserve high quality customer service. Cubey, I like the way you are thinking. I never thought that there could be another basic prim texture (other than wood) but thats a great line of thought. Gentlemen and Ladies, this is what I'm talking about - we're all discussing ideas to improve our gaming experience. Aside from a jerky start, this thread is starting to show real promise. I look forward to our continuing discussion. Phillip, if you'd like to throw your thoughts into the ring, that would be swell, as well. |
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Lecktor Hannibal
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02-15-2005 13:42
From: Michi Lumin Oh? Which part of it?  This part -------- l v
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Pirate Cotton
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02-15-2005 13:55
A free market in prims might also alow competiting companies to introduce new prim shapes. I can see it now, 'The Homer', 'The Long Bendy One', 'The Nipple'.. imagine the possibilities!
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Nolan Nash
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02-15-2005 14:01
From: Pirate Cotton A free market in prims might also alow competiting companies to introduce new prim shapes. I can see it now, 'The Homer', 'The Long Bendy One', 'The Nipple'.. imagine the possibilities! Cool! Maybe they could have a physical bounce effect too! Rubber Baby Nipples!
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Hiro Pendragon
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02-15-2005 16:07
Stop feeding the troll, ALBEIT it's funny to watch this troll get shoved into a Wall and thrown into the Street.
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Siobhan Taylor
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02-15-2005 16:17
From: Chicago Kent Mr. Linden, the Privatization of SecondLife is Vital You misspelled fatal.
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Siobhan Taylor
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02-15-2005 16:17
From: Chicago Kent There are still socialist elements in SL, and it is our duty to track them down and eliminate them. You misspelled Capitalist.
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Kayin Zugzwang
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02-15-2005 16:26
From: Siobhan Taylor You misspelled fatal. ba-zing |
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Shadow Weaver
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02-15-2005 16:29
From: Siobhan Taylor You misspelled Capitalist. LMAO ROTFLMAO.............
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02-15-2005 16:30
So happy I can still make you smile
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Alan Palmerstone
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02-15-2005 17:22
Chicago, will the changes you ask for prevent the kind of land abuse going on in Kojin?
As you can see from this photo, someone has put up a spinning, particle spewing tower that is clearly infringing on the land next door (as indicated by the plywood wall). The tower owner has feigned ignorance that his items are entering the other parcel.
What rights would the oppressed landowner have under the new regime?
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Hobonicus Engel
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02-15-2005 17:31
The art of sarcasm is lost on these infidels.
Hmmm, maybe the lack of sarcasm and general good humor is because of the ever increasing economic stranglehold of the Lindens! In that case, fight the power Chicago! I'll back you as long as no one knows it's me.
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Chicago Kent
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02-15-2005 18:41
From: Hobonicus Engel The art of sarcasm is lost on these infidels.
Hmmm, maybe the lack of sarcasm and general good humor is because of the ever increasing economic stranglehold of the Lindens! In that case, fight the power Chicago! I'll back you as long as no one knows it's me. Thank you for your support. Unfortunately, I think that this post implicated you as one of my backers. Now that it is in the open, I encourage you to promote the free market. |
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Maxx Monde
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02-15-2005 18:51
Chicago Kent, you are right!!! The moment I stopped thinking about Dwell, the lindens changed it to TRAFFIC!! I possess a mighty power, may all quake in my stead!
Oh, and when I look the other way on the bridges of chicago, all the bums are gone! Its a miracle!! Oh wait, they're still there...
Well, perhaps you'd like my tiger-warding rock! I've had it for years, and haven't seen a tiger around me yet!! It REALLY WORKS!!
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Pirate Cotton
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02-15-2005 18:55
I'll have five thanks.
But only if the prims don't come from the communists.
I want my rocks made of FREE prims. ... the prims want to be FREEEE.
Someone throw some tea in the harbor will you!
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Forseti Svarog
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02-15-2005 21:48
From: Pirate Cotton Arrr, etc etc!
Actually, they need to outsouce prim creation to India, and then they could save even more money. I'm sure they could work out a tax write-off too. I'm not sure about the level of service though. I mean translation issues could be a problem. You might end up asking for a sphere and getting a cube, how annoying would that be? Well, really you'd need to diversify your efforts for proper redundancy. Tier 1 sphere support and rezzing would be offshore in Mumbai (where we have a new 6,000 seat facility ready and waiting), Tier 2 would be nearshore, probably just outside of Dublin, and Tier 3 for those really tricky sphere rez problems would be in Denver. Cube prims we can test out in China -- they're just getting their outsourcing feet wet so don't want to strain the engine or push the language barriers too far. Perhaps a base in the Phillipines too. And torii, because they need a little engineering know-how -- definitely Russia or Latvia. We're currently averaging gross margins on prims (across types) of about 76%, give or take. But this outsourcing venture could boost EBITDA to... well, about 45%! You can take that to the bank. This more-than-incremental boost to profitability can subsidize an aggressive pricing policy and take our market share in prim production up to, well over 110% I would guess. We're at 100% now, but you can always improve! At that point, with the competition on its knees and begging for government intervention, we take an 11% equity stake in the #2 player, start a shareholder movement to seed the board with our picks, and then in 6 months launch a tender offer at a 30% discount. Anti-trust be damned -- those DOJ boys are too busy with the telco deals anyway. Yes, I can see it all now. Michi, did you get my memo on shaking up our internal cost of capital figures? Let's roll up them sleeves! |
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Prong Thetan
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Step aside! My predictions are just as good!
02-15-2005 22:08
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Pirate Cotton
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02-15-2005 23:04
Mr. Phillip Linden, CEO
Linden Labs
577 Second Street, Suite 200
San Francisco, CA 94107
February 15, 2005
Dear El Duche Linden:
Please move your prims slightly to the left. It's ruining my feng shui!
Most Seruptitiously
Pirate Cotton - Harmony Consultant
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Eddie Escher
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02-16-2005 06:05
Hahaha, thanks guys, this thread really made me smile and lightened up my lunchtime!
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Jolene Jade
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02-16-2005 06:35
(aww you all...dont pick on the newbie...he meant well....) you may consider reading some of our growth history and each change that came with a new version update and how we faired with the significant changes that did come to fruition. Its quite interesting really....sorry I dont have the time to look for the links to post them here at the moment...but good place to start is rite here in our forums. Welcome to SL!
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Issarlk Chatnoir
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02-16-2005 09:40
I'm all for privatized roads.
Would that mean they would finally work right? Socialist roads let the cars sink into them.
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Cessadia Thetan
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02-16-2005 10:17
What's this I hear about trying to conserve our prim race horses?
What's so special about prim race horses? What about the prim ponies and prim stallions? Who's going to feed and care for all the wild prim mustangs?
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Salazar Jack
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02-16-2005 10:18
From: Cessadia Thetan What's this I hear about trying to conserve our prim race horses?
What's so special about prim race horses? What about the prim ponies and prim stallions? Who's going to feed and care for all the wild prim mustangs? Grandma... they're talking about prim resources.
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Cessadia Thetan
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02-16-2005 10:19
Oh. Never mind.
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Jamie Bergman
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06-17-2005 21:24
Nobody much talks about socialism vs. capitalism these days. Does the battle still rage on?
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