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Lias Leandros

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07-02-2009 16:21

I am all for the full sim infohubs. These are great solutions to the crowding. I also go to Moose Beach and TRY to hep (most do not want help they just want to hang out and chat with all the strangers there).
BUT the antiquated infohubs that are placed in sims where premium account holders have parcels compete for the resources and avatar slots on that sim. The zoo has out grown these small parcels. I believe Linden lab needs to use them for newbie schools or retire them altogether. I do think that new players should not be thrown into these mainland sims, 30 an hour when the sims cannot handle the load.

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Smith Peel

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07-02-2009 17:38

From: Weston Graves

Why infohubs?

I think that's where all the Extroverts go. They are out of their element here on the Internets (AKA the Domain of the Introverts), which might explain some of the strange behavior.

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Imnotgoing Sideways

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07-02-2009 17:57

<- Infohub artifact. =^-^=

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Bree Giffen

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07-02-2009 18:15

I talked to this newbie once at the infohub and he freaked out that I was talking to him in complete sentences. I think the draw of the infohub is that it is a place for no one and a place for everyone. No one group can really claim it for themselves as it's not a vampire castle, dance club, combat area, or whatever. It also has a constant influx of new people who are themselves interesting or can serve as an impromptu audience for all sorts of weird performers.

Weston Graves

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07-02-2009 20:48

From: Marianne McCann

(I so know where this thread is heading)

I hope it's not a "why do we need infohubs" discussion necessarily. I was more interested in the human nature aspect of it. Also, you know of course, it wasn't a slam on Bay City. That just happened to be the one I went to, nor was it really disparaging infohubs or even some wacko behavior. Some of it can be quite interesting.

I like Mickey's idea of being an impromptu helper. If I were a little more outgoing, I might enjoy that myself. Certainly a puppy dog might give some new person a different perspective.

Interesting answers all around.

SuezanneC Baskerville

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07-02-2009 22:20

Infohubs have icons on the map.

"Unsupervised hangout spots run by users" don't have an icon on the map.

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Lance Corrimal

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07-02-2009 22:54

From: Galena Qi

In RL there's a device called "the Mosquito" that emits a high frequency noise that's annoying to teens but few people over 25 can hear. It's used to discourage loitering outside convenience stores. We need the SL equivalent, but one specific to people who practice annoying behaviors.

deal, i'll make one.

Imnotgoing Sideways

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07-02-2009 23:07

From: Weston Graves

I hope it's not a "why do we need infohubs" discussion necessarily. I was more interested in the human nature aspect of it. Also, you know of course, it wasn't a slam on Bay City. That just happened to be the one I went to, nor was it really disparaging infohubs or even some wacko behavior. Some of it can be quite interesting.

I like Mickey's idea of being an impromptu helper. If I were a little more outgoing, I might enjoy that myself. Certainly a puppy dog might give some new person a different perspective.

Interesting answers all around.

I did the impromptu help thing for about half a year. Eventually I found NCI and SL Mentors so that I could get my hands on greater resources to be more helpful. Still... Sometimes there a good laugh to be had in just being random and uninhibited. I still got plenty of Hanja-tude in my little butt. =^-^=

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The Infohub Zoo Effect
Lias Leandros mainlander Join date: 20 Jul 2005 Posts: 3,458	07-02-2009 16:21 I am all for the full sim infohubs. These are great solutions to the crowding. I also go to Moose Beach and TRY to hep (most do not want help they just want to hang out and chat with all the strangers there). BUT the antiquated infohubs that are placed in sims where premium account holders have parcels compete for the resources and avatar slots on that sim. The zoo has out grown these small parcels. I believe Linden lab needs to use them for newbie schools or retire them altogether. I do think that new players should not be thrown into these mainland sims, 30 an hour when the sims cannot handle the load. _____________________ http://slurl.com/secondlife/Bear/214/199/107 Join in SL open enrollment CLUB JOBS to announce new DJ and Host Jobs for free. And on Avatar's United http://www.avatarsunited.com/groups/club-jobs
Smith Peel Smif v2.0 Join date: 10 Jan 2005 Posts: 1,597	07-02-2009 17:38 From: Weston Graves Why infohubs? I think that's where all the Extroverts go. They are out of their element here on the Internets (AKA the Domain of the Introverts), which might explain some of the strange behavior. _____________________ Wanna live in a giant wang? http://slurl.com/secondlife/Conroy/210/210/22/ Or just be bad in public? http://slurl.com/secondlife/Conroy/222/22/22/
Imnotgoing Sideways Can't outlaw cute! =^-^= Join date: 17 Nov 2007 Posts: 4,694	07-02-2009 17:57 <- Infohub artifact. =^-^= _____________________ Somewhere in this world; there is someone having some good clean fun doing the one thing you hate the most. (^_^)y http://slurl.com/secondlife/Ferguson/54/237/94
Bree Giffen ♥♣♦♠ Furrtune Hunter ♠♦♣♥ Join date: 22 Jun 2006 Posts: 2,715	07-02-2009 18:15 I talked to this newbie once at the infohub and he freaked out that I was talking to him in complete sentences. I think the draw of the infohub is that it is a place for no one and a place for everyone. No one group can really claim it for themselves as it's not a vampire castle, dance club, combat area, or whatever. It also has a constant influx of new people who are themselves interesting or can serve as an impromptu audience for all sorts of weird performers.
Weston Graves Werebeagle Join date: 24 Mar 2007 Posts: 2,059	07-02-2009 20:48 From: Marianne McCann (I so know where this thread is heading) I hope it's not a "why do we need infohubs" discussion necessarily. I was more interested in the human nature aspect of it. Also, you know of course, it wasn't a slam on Bay City. That just happened to be the one I went to, nor was it really disparaging infohubs or even some wacko behavior. Some of it can be quite interesting. I like Mickey's idea of being an impromptu helper. If I were a little more outgoing, I might enjoy that myself. Certainly a puppy dog might give some new person a different perspective. Interesting answers all around.
SuezanneC Baskerville Forums Rock! Join date: 22 Dec 2003 Posts: 14,229	07-02-2009 22:20 Infohubs have icons on the map. "Unsupervised hangout spots run by users" don't have an icon on the map. _____________________ - So long to these forums, the vBulletin forums that used to be at forums.secondlife.com. I will miss them. I can be found on the web by searching for "SuezanneC Baskerville", or go to http://www.google.com/profiles/suezanne - http://lindenlab.tribe.net/ created on 11/19/03. Members: Ben, Catherine, Colin, Cory, Dan, Doug, Jim, Philip, Phoenix, Richard, Robin, and Ryan -
Lance Corrimal I don't do stupid. Join date: 9 Jun 2006 Posts: 877	07-02-2009 22:54 From: Galena Qi In RL there's a device called "the Mosquito" that emits a high frequency noise that's annoying to teens but few people over 25 can hear. It's used to discourage loitering outside convenience stores. We need the SL equivalent, but one specific to people who practice annoying behaviors. deal, i'll make one.
Imnotgoing Sideways Can't outlaw cute! =^-^= Join date: 17 Nov 2007 Posts: 4,694	07-02-2009 23:07 From: Weston Graves I hope it's not a "why do we need infohubs" discussion necessarily. I was more interested in the human nature aspect of it. Also, you know of course, it wasn't a slam on Bay City. That just happened to be the one I went to, nor was it really disparaging infohubs or even some wacko behavior. Some of it can be quite interesting. I like Mickey's idea of being an impromptu helper. If I were a little more outgoing, I might enjoy that myself. Certainly a puppy dog might give some new person a different perspective. Interesting answers all around. I did the impromptu help thing for about half a year. Eventually I found NCI and SL Mentors so that I could get my hands on greater resources to be more helpful. Still... Sometimes there a good laugh to be had in just being random and uninhibited. I still got plenty of Hanja-tude in my little butt. =^-^= _____________________ Somewhere in this world; there is someone having some good clean fun doing the one thing you hate the most. (^_^)y http://slurl.com/secondlife/Ferguson/54/237/94

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