whats this i heard about the contest board gettng changed how it woks

[DevilVenegance]

just think its kinda dumb too change what isnt broken

[Rolig Loon]

"The" contest board?  There are thousands of them, and there are always a few that are broken at any given time.  However, I suspect that you are actually thinking of the Skill Gaming policy that goes into effect on September 1.  You can read the policy itself here >>> http://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/Linden_Lab_Official:Second_Life_Skill_Gaming_Policy

Or you can read the official announcement from Linden Lab here >>> http://community.secondlife.com/t5/Featured-News/Coming-Soon-Skill-Gaming-in-Second-Life/ba-p/2771080

You may also want to read several discussion threads in the other forums, where the new policy has been a popular topic all summer.

[Madelaine McMasters]

Rolig's pointed you to the new Skill Gaming Policy and announcement. Here's the huge forum thread on the subject...

http://community.secondlife.com/t5/General-Discussion-Forum/Skill-Gaming-Policy-Thread/m-p/2771090#M187758

The reason for the policy change is legal. Linden Lab must make the policy change or risk liability for instances of illegal gambling in-world.