Lewis Luminos Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 (edited) I just heard that The Shelter is closing down at the end of August, after 16 years. This makes me sad - it was pretty much where I "grew up" in my early days in SL. Apparently the build is going to be preserved by Linden Lab as a heritage site, which is nice, but this is a great loss to SL. The closing event is at 7pm SLT on Sunday 30 August. Me at the Shelter, in 2008: Edited August 25, 2020 by Lewis Luminos 5 1 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conifer Dada Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 I always assumed the Shelter was owned by Linden Lab. You learn something every day! Anyway, sad to hear it's closing. Maybe LL could make the preserved Shelter into an open-stage location. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelindaN Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Very sad. A great place for newbies, and I spent a lot of time there early on. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garnet Psaltery Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 I've often guided new people to The Shelter, as I knew it was a safe and helpful place for them to visit; I went there myself in my early days. It's one of those places you think will always be there, but if the humans running it want to retire I fully understand. Thank you all who gave of your time and resources to look after new people and bring something positive to SL. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syo Emerald Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 I've never been there. Can someone quickly explain what this place was about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dafadilia Wayfarer Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 It is a warm, safe and welcoming place where people new to Second Life could go to get help with anything from how to use an AO, how to unpack boxes or how to add clothing to your avi. They pretty much helped with anything a new resident could need help with including the social aspect of Second Life. They also have freebie items to help people get started and landmarks of interest they can give out when residents feel they want to explore. I spent my entire first month between The Shelter and Faery Crossing (when Faery Crossing was still a starting area we could choose to begin in.) The people at The Shelter are volunteers who are extremely patient and kind. I remember my first time visiting there this nice guy actually went out of his way to ask why I wasn't interacting with others and standing in the corner like a tiny wallflower. They were having a dance there. I just honestly said I was scared and shy. He spent the next three hours of his time dancing and chatting with me. Answering any question I had. He was so kind and I don't even remember his name which at the moment rather breaks my heart in light of them closing. It was back in 2009. They are the most thorough and kindest welcoming committee for new residents. I don't know how they came into existence which also saddens me now, but I hope this helps @Syo Emerald. 😊 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apr1cot Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 i used to dance at that place all the time when i was new, ppl over seem nice and they gave me a bunch of free stuff for my noob avi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arabellajones Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 I was a bit surprised to learn it was closing, not just scaling back. There was a lot there, though the number of people seemed to be dropping. It's pretty recent that the formal confirmation was released/ It was a rather large site, with a maze of corridors and rooms running East from the road and down to the sea. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelindaN Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 (edited) It was there I learned what fun it was to dance in line and chat. A guy called Baron something asked me if I would host at his club, which may have meant something else, but I avoid real work in SL so it didn't happen. When I wasn't there I was at NCI Kuula. Happy times there as a newbie. Edited August 25, 2020 by BelindaN 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bree Giffen Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 The Shelter was just one of those places you go to as a new resident. I used to go there, NCI, Free Dove and Yadni's. All good things must come to an end eventually. The owners should be happy to have made such a wonderful place in SL for so many years. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixie Kobichenko Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 It was always a good spot to park at if I was feeling lonely, just having others around who weren’t trying to get in my pixel panties or having to watch local scroll with emotes or hosts reminding you to tip a dj. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Voyager Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Very sad news its closing down. The ticker board on the wall is the only thing I can see that says its closing. Is there a notecard or announcement about this from the shelter owners ? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucagrabacr Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Been there a few times, glad LL decided to preserve the site as a heritage site 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Luminos Posted August 26, 2020 Author Share Posted August 26, 2020 5 hours ago, Daniel Voyager said: Very sad news its closing down. The ticker board on the wall is the only thing I can see that says its closing. Is there a notecard or announcement about this from the shelter owners ? Yes Daniel, the announcement was made in the Shelter Members' group on Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandie Loxingly Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 The Shelter was my first home in Second Life and I still go by and hang out from time to time. As others have mentioned, it was always a welcoming place for both newbies and old-timers. I know for quite some time it was my home location and the dressing rooms are where I learned to change clothes. The volunteer staff was always amazing and made it safe for everyone. It is very sad to see it closing but I am glad that it will become a preserved site, especially the roof top memorial garden for members who have been lost over the years. Thanks to all who worked so hard to make The Shelter such an awesome place for so many years. ♥ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drakonadrgora Darkfold Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 On 8/25/2020 at 2:38 AM, Lewis Luminos said: I just heard that The Shelter is closing down at the end of August, after 16 years. This makes me sad - it was pretty much where I "grew up" in my early days in SL. Apparently the build is going to be preserved by Linden Lab as a heritage site, which is nice, but this is a great loss to SL. The closing event is at 7pm SLT on Sunday 30 August. Me at the Shelter, in 2008: Hmm.. I have been there a few times in the past. Sometimes wandered back by there just to see what was going on at times. Well this just proves nothing is forever.. That all things come to and end eventually. Even in virtual reality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seicher Rae Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Did it say WHY they are closing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Luminos Posted August 27, 2020 Author Share Posted August 27, 2020 8 hours ago, Seicher Rae said: Did it say WHY they are closing? @Seicher Rae unfortunately no, the notice just said "multiple reasons". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Luminos Posted August 27, 2020 Author Share Posted August 27, 2020 Since more than one person has asked me for a copy of the notice, I'm posting it here: Quote Shelter Closure -------------------- As I'm sure you will have heard by now The Shelter will be closing it's doors as of Sunday 30th August 2020 8 PM SLT, The reasons for this are numerous and too lengthy for this note, but it is not all bad news as The Shelter building will be Archived by the Lindens and will remain in world for as long as SecondLife is around I know a great many of you have considered The Shelter home and I am sorry to all of you, I hope you will continue to enjoy you SecondLife's The main Shelter Group will remain in place but no new members will be admitted the Infra group will be closed down and all members removed The final Events will be: Saturday 29th 1 PM Theme Dance 7 PM Pool Party Sunday 30th 1 PM Voice Sunday 7 PM Formal Dance The theme Dances will both have Double Prize Money for their final outing and Wacoede will be DJ'ing the final Pool Party as he was the first DJ for the pool Party To all the Vendors of the Shelter you have until the 30th to come pick up your items or they will be returned as a coalesced object To all the Tier Donors feel free to remove your tier contributions but as I said above all members will be removed from the infra group on the 30th Regards Shelter Leadership Wacoede Unplugged Shadow Pidgeon 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Voyager Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 33 minutes ago, Lewis Luminos said: Since more than one person has asked me for a copy of the notice, I'm posting it here: Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabid Cheetah Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 So sad to hear this. I've frequently visited the place, even as a veteran SL player. It's fun to welcome new people. I've made several friends this way. At least New Citizens is still around. P.S. What's a Heritage Site? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollymews Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 39 minutes ago, Rabid Cheetah said: P.S. What's a Heritage Site? builds once owned and made by residents that are of historical importance and preserved by Linden Tower of Prims is one. The big boat thing now beside Belli is another. Mont Saint Michel another. Svarga as well I think. A original art music region who's name I can't remember. Might be some others as well 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seicher Rae Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 If it is going to be preserved as a Heritage site then... Does it stay up, unchanged? With its stuff? As I recall from a long ago visit to Mont St Michel, the outer builds were preserved but the innards were gutted for a shopping area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdminGirl Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 2 hours ago, Mollymews said: builds once owned and made by residents that are of historical importance and preserved by Linden Tower of Prims is one. The big boat thing now beside Belli is another. Mont Saint Michel another. Svarga as well I think. A original art music region who's name I can't remember. Might be some others as well Is the music region Chou Chou? I really liked that place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollymews Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 5 hours ago, AdminGirl said: Is the music region Chou Chou? I really liked that place. i think that was its name yes. Was a post quite a while now on here about Chou Chou closing down and Patch Linden came on here and said he was reaching out to the owners to see what could be done about preserving it. Not sure of the exact details of how that turned out tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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