Silent Mistwalker 2,380 Posted July 18, 2020 Share Posted July 18, 2020 Holy hell. It's Jumpman! Run, Forest, run! Link to post Share on other sites
bigmoe Whitfield 1,295 Posted July 18, 2020 Share Posted July 18, 2020 3 hours ago, Jumpman Lane said: I wondered wtf that a Tilla crap was when I came back hehehehehe. Seems like The Lab is viewing the pandemic as a win. This sale seems to be a way for Mitch et al to get paid and LL to get down to the biness of fixing things around here. We'll see holy crap jumpy. welcome back. Link to post Share on other sites
Jumpman Lane 118 Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Silent Mistwalker said: Holy hell. It's Jumpman! Run, Forest, run! Don't run! Hold STILL! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Jumpman Lane 118 Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 10 minutes ago, bigmoe Whitfield said: holy crap jumpy. welcome back. Hey man! Thanks. Great to BE back! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Innula Zenovka 3,643 Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 On 7/18/2020 at 9:22 PM, Jumpman Lane said: Qie whats up. YOU goin all freaky on us? Hehehehehehe Whoever said "Jumpman Lane" three times at midnight recently needs to consider the consequences of their actions next time. Just don't feed him after midnight, for heaven's sake. WB Jumpy! Good to see you again! (I hope). 2 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Jumpman Lane 118 Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 3 hours ago, Innula Zenovka said: Whoever said "Jumpman Lane" three times at midnight recently needs to consider the consequences of their actions next time. Just don't feed him after midnight, for heaven's sake. WB Jumpy! Good to see you again! (I hope). I'm not the bogey man hehehehe. I dont think.... HI! 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Silent Mistwalker 2,380 Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 46 minutes ago, Jumpman Lane said: I'm not the bogey man hehehehe. I dont think.... HI! I don't think bogeymen and Bloody Mary gremlin hybrids are quite the same thing. Say hello to your worst nightmare. [/spolier] 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Bagnu 3,367 Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 Who are you Jumpman lol??? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Rathgrith027 81 Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 On 7/17/2020 at 7:36 AM, Qie Niangao said: It's enough to drive me to kink! If you want to go for a drive, just ask! Zindra's nice this time of the decade! But seriously, Zindra's roadside appearance has gotten better in recent years, a lot less of the gaudy walled up sex places at ground level, and the north coast is a treat to drive around in. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
NikolaosSakamoto 25 Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 (edited) On 7/9/2020 at 5:19 PM, Milk Pixelmaid said: Press release: https://www.lindenlab.com/releases/linden_research_to_be_acquired SAN FRANCISCO, July 9, 2020 — Linden Research, Inc. announced today it signed an agreement to be acquired by an investment group led by Randy Waterfield and Brad Oberwager. Closing of the acquisition is subject to regulatory approval by financial regulators in the U.S. related to Tilia Inc.’s status as a licensed money transmitter as well as other customary closing conditions. Upon closing, Mr. Waterfield and Mr. Oberwager will join the Board of Directors of Linden Research, Inc. Thoughts? We're done. As soon as a publicly traded company acquires anything, the death warrant has been signed. A publicly traded company requires infinite growth in a closed system which is impossible. It might be 6 months from now, it might (and is likely to be closer to six months) 16 years from now, but we are done here. Edit: apparently the Waterfield Group is privately held. this actually could be a good thing. COULD. Edited July 21, 2020 by NikolaosSakamoto Link to post Share on other sites
Theresa Tennyson 4,888 Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 27 minutes ago, NikolaosSakamoto said: We're done. As soon as a publicly traded company acquires anything, the death warrant has been signed. A publicly traded company requires infinite growth in a closed system which is impossible. It might be 6 months from now, it might (and is likely to be closer to six months) 16 years from now, but we are done here. Tell us what "publicly traded" means. Link to post Share on other sites
NikolaosSakamoto 25 Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 10 minutes ago, Theresa Tennyson said: Tell us what "publicly traded" means. They aren't. I assumed they were. I am cautiously optimistic. Link to post Share on other sites
Nika Talaj 7,584 Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, NikolaosSakamoto said: Edit: apparently the Waterfield Group is privately held. this actually could be a good thing. COULD. Read the press release more carefully. They are not being acquired by the Waterfield Group; they are being acquired by an unnamed group of investors led by misters Waterfield and Oberwager. Mr. Oberwager does not appear to hold any role in the leadership of the Waterfield Group. Consider: if that group were acquiring LL, wouldn't the press release simply say: Linden Research, Inc. announced today it signed an agreement to be acquired by the Waterfield Group. But, it did not. ETA: 3 hours ago, Theresa Tennyson said: Tell us what "publicly traded" means. It means, the company issues stock that is publicly traded on stock exchanges, i.e. the New York Stock Exchange (aka Wall Street). Such companies are under great pressure to post good earnings (or other good results) quarterly. Without good quarterly results, investors may figure the company is in trouble and sell the stock, which would drive the stock price down, and therefore make the overall company "worth less", at least on paper. So most publicly traded companies cannot afford to acquire companies speculatively. Unless some incredible good news is in the pipeline for Second Life or Tilia, this acquisition would be viewed as a speculative venture. I imagine that is why a new investment group has been created; Waterfield's portfolio does not include speculative ventures. Edited July 21, 2020 by Nika Talaj 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Bagnu 3,367 Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 My biggest question is "why"??? Link to post Share on other sites
NikolaosSakamoto 25 Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 (edited) 38 minutes ago, Bagnu said: My biggest question is "why"??? My tired as heck take on it, as I work my 22nd hour into other stuff? The (relatively) new guy CEO is pissed that Sansar failed no matter how much of the money SL made was thrown at it. Since it failed as everyone expected it seems like he's looking for a quick payday. It was a stupid idea, and it might bring down SL entirely. Due to what Nika said above my confidence is dashed again. Edited July 21, 2020 by NikolaosSakamoto Link to post Share on other sites
Innula Zenovka 3,643 Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 17 hours ago, Jumpman Lane said: I'm not the bogey man hehehehe. I dont think.... HI! Hi! Does your welcome return indicate that LL's new owners have decided to bring you back as the new CEO? 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Lindal Kidd 18,181 Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 17 hours ago, Bagnu said: Who are you Jumpman lol??? For folks who weren't around for the Old Forums... Jumpman Lane (or "Jumpy" to his many, um, acquaintances) was a crazy, often insulting, usually wildly off-topic presence in the Forums. His(?) posts were pretty much guaranteed to offend SOMEONE, while still providing a measure of humor. Other than that, this correspondent can't come up with a better description. You sort of have to experience him yourself; he's indescribable. 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Jumpman Lane 118 Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 2 hours ago, Innula Zenovka said: Hi! Does your welcome return indicate that LL's new owners have decided to bring you back as the new CEO? A whole lotta people would be in a whole lotta trouble if i WAS the new CEO. I met Ebbe once with my shirt off! He didn't seem to mind. So, I'm sticking by Ebbe! 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Jumpman Lane 118 Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 5 minutes ago, Lindal Kidd said: For folks who weren't around for the Old Forums... Jumpman Lane (or "Jumpy" to his many, um, acquaintances) was a crazy, often insulting, usually wildly off-topic presence in the Forums. His(?) posts were pretty much guaranteed to offend SOMEONE, while still providing a measure of humor. Other than that, this correspondent can't come up with a better description. You sort of have to experience him yourself; he's indescribable. Oh, I'm jus' a lil' Lane! Hehhehehehehe Link to post Share on other sites
Jumpman Lane 118 Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 (edited) 20 hours ago, Bagnu said: Who are you Jumpman lol??? Uh...I'm Jumpman LANE. The KING of Second Life. How did I get to be THAT, you might wonder. The old FASHIONED way. By RIGHT OF CONQUEST. This dummy bent ova and I put my foot DEEP in his crack. And when he bowed down to a TRUE pimp. His last words were: "Jumpy, you are the King of Second Life. Congratz" I took it as a sign and ran out and made the title. Square business. I'm also The Kid with the Golden Arms...but that's another discussion...onna another forum lol. Edited July 21, 2020 by Jumpman Lane 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Silent Mistwalker 2,380 Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 3 hours ago, Lindal Kidd said: For folks who weren't around for the Old Forums... Jumpman Lane (or "Jumpy" to his many, um, acquaintances) was a crazy, often insulting, usually wildly off-topic presence in the Forums. His(?) posts were pretty much guaranteed to offend SOMEONE, while still providing a measure of humor. Other than that, this correspondent can't come up with a better description. You sort of have to experience him yourself; he's indescribable. Wasted Engineer he is not. 😇 1 Link to post Share on other sites
bigmoe Whitfield 1,295 Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 32 minutes ago, Silent Mistwalker said: Wasted Engineer he is not. 😇 we dont have enough coffee for that. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Lancewae Barrowstone 157 Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 7 hours ago, Nika Talaj said: So most publicly traded companies cannot afford to acquire companies speculatively. Unless some incredible good news is in the pipeline for Second Life or Tilia, this acquisition would be viewed as a speculative venture. I imagine that is why a new investment group has been created; Waterfield's portfolio does not include speculative ventures. This is an interesting vein. Because, I can perceive an opportunity lying inside this transaction, as was hinted, back in the mysterious announcement of Arm Treasure Data CDP, an apparent direct investment toward a strategic attack to boost new memberships, an effort that seems to have worked, and so up goes value. It could be that this was done as a result of negotiations with these buyers, you know like, Oh, I'll buy your house if you'll paint over the purple walls and magenta trim with some sand-marbled charolais and lemon butter creme. Or, it could have been the result of some LL brainstorming over at corporate, a fixer-upper effort on the old beast -- make it shiny then SELL IT. What it all means for us? Who knows. Now pass the cheese swirled croissants, those over on the end where no one's breathed yet. Link to post Share on other sites
onix Velde 15 Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 (edited) Not good news at all. Investment groups are notorious for buying-up businesses, purging the profits, liquidating what's left, and shutting them down. Edited July 21, 2020 by onix Velde 2 Link to post Share on other sites
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