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Plato Cochrane

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08-13-2007 17:05

I saw the first national TV ad for what I believe is supposed to be a virtual environment. Has anyone seen a TV, radio or print ad for SL? Do you think we'll ever see them? Should SL advertise?

Uvas Umarov

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08-13-2007 17:09

I think LL should get the grid to allow like 100k online concurrently without major issues, before they start to advertise.

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Kornscope Komachi

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08-13-2007 17:39

SL gets a lot of advertising by way of news reports. Whenever a segment hits the screens a lift in signups is assured.
However, the news is mostly bad. i.e. about sex or gambling.
What has happened recently? Crackdowns in those two areas.
SL is being shaped to fit the mainstream, one would think.

Zwinky? too close to twink for my liking.

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08-13-2007 17:58

Zwinky? What an odd name.

omg lmfao http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgicO85S4yU

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08-13-2007 18:16

From: Plato Cochrane

I saw the first national TV ad for what I believe is supposed to be a virtual environment. Has anyone seen a TV, radio or print ad for SL? Do you think we'll ever see them? Should SL advertise?

I've been seeing that ad for months, usually during Conan O'Brien. I think SL has nothing to worry about from that world.

I have to agree with Uvas. SL should not advertise on TV until the grid can handle at least a minimum of 100,000 concurrent users and be stable.

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Plato Cochrane

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08-13-2007 19:35

True enough, the grid can't seem to handle many concurrent users. I could see a single TV ad sending 20,000 additional users online in an hour. I wonder if the land dumping is a sign they are about to engage on a campaign. Would be nice to have new members greeted with cheap land to buy.

Tristin Mikazuki

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08-13-2007 19:38

Tried it lol not worth the download

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Osgeld Barmy

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08-13-2007 19:51

its old as dirt, just a chatroom with paper dolls and the tv spots have been running for 6 months or more here (quite fkin annoying too GET ZWINKY aagghh gawd make it stop)

Bree Giffen

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08-13-2007 20:14

It's like Dollz or Kisekae sets. Which are a lot better.

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Marianne McCann

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08-14-2007 07:24

From: Plato Cochrane

I saw the first national TV ad for what I believe is supposed to be a virtual environment. Has anyone seen a TV, radio or print ad for SL? Do you think we'll ever see them? Should SL advertise?

SL has advertised before...

http://slhistory.org/index.php/Echo_Omega

Mari

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Sae Luan

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Join date: 6 Feb 2006

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08-14-2007 08:50

I don't think they should advertise on TV unless they can handle the user load but I would be very interested to see the commercial! It would be cool to see, if they could handle it.

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Plato Cochrane

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Join date: 25 Oct 2006

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08-14-2007 09:04

Another question is, what aspect of SL would LL emphasize in an ad? The example that Marianne posted features the economy and using SL as a fantasy job. I wonder if a TV ad would focus on the social aspects.

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08-14-2007 09:15

Now watch that advertisement 3 times. Then watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-u74RnWSYmQ

Summary?

PRODUCT MAY NOT APPEAR AS THRILLING AS ADVERTISED.

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Plato Cochrane Registered User Join date: 25 Oct 2006 Posts: 234	08-13-2007 17:05 I saw the first national TV ad for what I believe is supposed to be a virtual environment. Has anyone seen a TV, radio or print ad for SL? Do you think we'll ever see them? Should SL advertise?
Uvas Umarov Phone Weasel Advocate Join date: 8 Feb 2007 Posts: 622	08-13-2007 17:09 I think LL should get the grid to allow like 100k online concurrently without major issues, before they start to advertise. _____________________ "On the other hand, if you are convinced that I spent all the money on a new sports car, then getting even 2.5% instead of 0% back would be quite a deal, wouldn't it?" ---ginko bank owner on his financial dealings
Kornscope Komachi Transitional human Join date: 30 Aug 2006 Posts: 1,041	08-13-2007 17:39 SL gets a lot of advertising by way of news reports. Whenever a segment hits the screens a lift in signups is assured. However, the news is mostly bad. i.e. about sex or gambling. What has happened recently? Crackdowns in those two areas. SL is being shaped to fit the mainstream, one would think. Zwinky? too close to twink for my liking. _____________________ SCOPE Homes, Bangu -----------------------------------------------------------------
Jesseaitui Petion king of polynesia :P Join date: 2 Jan 2006 Posts: 2,175	08-13-2007 17:58 Zwinky? What an odd name. omg lmfao http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgicO85S4yU _____________________ a i t u i // Tattoo & Fashion House http://slurl.com/secondlife/Aitui/127/128/41
Teeny Leviathan Never started World War 3 Join date: 20 May 2003 Posts: 2,716	08-13-2007 18:16 From: Plato Cochrane I saw the first national TV ad for what I believe is supposed to be a virtual environment. Has anyone seen a TV, radio or print ad for SL? Do you think we'll ever see them? Should SL advertise? I've been seeing that ad for months, usually during Conan O'Brien. I think SL has nothing to worry about from that world. I have to agree with Uvas. SL should not advertise on TV until the grid can handle at least a minimum of 100,000 concurrent users and be stable. _____________________ The Default Avatars were created by Linden Lab They evolved. They rebelled. There are many copies. And they have a plan.
Plato Cochrane Registered User Join date: 25 Oct 2006 Posts: 234	08-13-2007 19:35 True enough, the grid can't seem to handle many concurrent users. I could see a single TV ad sending 20,000 additional users online in an hour. I wonder if the land dumping is a sign they are about to engage on a campaign. Would be nice to have new members greeted with cheap land to buy.
Tristin Mikazuki Sarah Palin ROCKS! Join date: 9 Oct 2006 Posts: 1,012	08-13-2007 19:38 Tried it lol not worth the download _____________________
Osgeld Barmy Registered User Join date: 22 Mar 2005 Posts: 3,336	08-13-2007 19:51 its old as dirt, just a chatroom with paper dolls and the tv spots have been running for 6 months or more here (quite fkin annoying too GET ZWINKY aagghh gawd make it stop)
Bree Giffen ♥♣♦♠ Furrtune Hunter ♠♦♣♥ Join date: 22 Jun 2006 Posts: 2,715	08-13-2007 20:14 It's like Dollz or Kisekae sets. Which are a lot better. _____________________ http://slurl.com/secondlife/Jirasan/244/8/402 <-click
Marianne McCann Feted Inner Child Join date: 23 Feb 2006 Posts: 7,145	08-14-2007 07:24 From: Plato Cochrane I saw the first national TV ad for what I believe is supposed to be a virtual environment. Has anyone seen a TV, radio or print ad for SL? Do you think we'll ever see them? Should SL advertise? SL has advertised before... http://slhistory.org/index.php/Echo_Omega Mari _____________________ "There's nothing objectionable nor illegal in having a child-like avatar in itself and we must assume innocence until proof of the contrary." - Lewis PR Linden "If you find children offensive, you're gonna have trouble in this world " - Prospero Linden
Sae Luan Hardcore 4the Headstrong Join date: 6 Feb 2006 Posts: 841	08-14-2007 08:50 I don't think they should advertise on TV unless they can handle the user load but I would be very interested to see the commercial! It would be cool to see, if they could handle it. _____________________ Rave Nation Owner saeluan.blogspot.com I accept most custom work. IM in world for details. -
Plato Cochrane Registered User Join date: 25 Oct 2006 Posts: 234	08-14-2007 09:04 Another question is, what aspect of SL would LL emphasize in an ad? The example that Marianne posted features the economy and using SL as a fantasy job. I wonder if a TV ad would focus on the social aspects.
Psyra Extraordinaire Corra Nacunda Chieftain Join date: 24 Jul 2004 Posts: 1,533	08-14-2007 09:15 Now watch that advertisement 3 times. Then watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-u74RnWSYmQ Summary? PRODUCT MAY NOT APPEAR AS THRILLING AS ADVERTISED. _____________________ 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! ^^