When did you start Second Life?

[Charlemagne Allen]

2002:

You are an ancient wizard who graces us all.

2003-2004:

You have seen things you wouldn't believe. Like tears in the rain.

2005-2006:

Oldbie

2007-2008:

Casual who came in after free accounts were announced.

2008-2009:

Ultra-casual who followed the crowd

2010-2012:

Missed the fun times.

Anything after that is newbie.

[Love Zhaoying]

Where do you find your "account age" / "rezday"?  I'm on the cusp between "Oldbie" and Casual, but don't remember the exact year.

[Charlemagne Allen]

Just now, Love Zhaoying said:

Where do you find your "account age" / "rezday"?  I'm on the cusp between "Oldbie" and Casual, but don't remember the exact year.

It's on your profile inworld.

[Porky Gorky]

My oldest account is Dec 2004 but I have no idea of the login or associated email so can't prove it.

2nd oldest is Porky which is June 2005.

[Porky Gorky]

7 minutes ago, Love Zhaoying said:

Where do you find your "account age" / "rezday"?

How do you not know this? Oh...is this your first day? Noob 😁

[Love Zhaoying]

6 minutes ago, Porky Gorky said:

14 minutes ago, Love Zhaoying said:

Where do you find your "account age" / "rezday"?

How do you not know this? Oh...is this your first day? Noob 😁

Expecting me to actually login to check my account age is silly! My "secondlife.com" profile should show it too!!!!

 

[Zalificent Corvinus]

35 minutes ago, Charlemagne Allen said:

2007-2008:

Casual who came in after free accounts were announced.

2008-2009:

Ultra-casual who followed the crowd

2010-2012:

Missed the fun times.

Anything after that is newbie.

And you have the nerve to accuse *me* of being "rude".

Ironic.

 

[Charlemagne Allen]

2 minutes ago, Zalificent Corvinus said:

And you have the nerve to accuse *me* of being "rude".

Ironic.

 

It's accurate. I rezzed in 2007, so I'm not being smug.

[Love Zhaoying]

Ok, found it: 

   SL birthdate: Jan 06, 2007

   17 years 7 months old

I am "on the cusp" like I said! Oh well, someday I will be an "oldbie". 

I do think the OP's criteria is pretty arbitrary.

 

[Zalificent Corvinus]

9 minutes ago, Charlemagne Allen said:

It's accurate.

Seems more like another example of "If your original last name was Resident, you're a 3rd class citizen, Captain Oldbie Perma fossils RULEZ" to me.

49 minutes ago, Charlemagne Allen said:

2002:

You are an ancient wizard who graces us all.

Smug Ancient Cave-Avatars who boast how they "Walked with the gods".

 

49 minutes ago, Charlemagne Allen said:

2003-2004:

You have seen things you wouldn't believe. Like tears in the rain.

2005-2006:

Oldbie

2007-2008:

Casual who came in after free accounts were announced.

Captain Oldbie rides again.

 

49 minutes ago, Charlemagne Allen said:

2008-2009:

Ultra-casual who followed the crowd

Came for the "free money from the internet" as per the "Legend of Anshe", but arrived several years too late.

 

49 minutes ago, Charlemagne Allen said:

2010-2012:

Missed the fun times.

Anything after that is newbie.

Treated like trash by the Captain Oldbies, because your last name is/was Resident.

 

9 minutes ago, Charlemagne Allen said:

It's accurate

Fixed that for you, Captain.

Edited August 6 by Zalificent Corvinus

[Istelathis]

48 minutes ago, Charlemagne Allen said:

2010-2012:

Missed the fun times.

Anything after that is newbie.

😃I'm okay with being a newbie, it makes me feel young.

/me hops into a volcano

[SarahKB7 Koskinen]

I joined SL on 2nd June 2008 and have now stayed for over 16 years. I will become 6000 days old on 5th November 2024 (GUY FAWKES NIGHT!) and I also have an actual Last Name. I can still clearly remember particle clouds up in the sky, 10m Prims and the introduction of Sculpties, Megaprims (which were actually a hack, but officially retained) and Mesh. Me and the Gaeta continents are almost the exact same age!

Yet according to this thread I'm only called a "casual"?

Riiiiiiiiight...

🤪

Edited August 7 by SarahKB7 Koskinen

[Porky Gorky]

15 minutes ago, Zalificent Corvinus said:

Smug Ancient Cave-Avatars who boast how they "Walked with the gods".

When I became properly active in 2005, many of those who had participated in beta were already acting like this, with all their grandfathered benefits and their personal connection with Phil.

[BillFletcher]

My first account was started in July of 2015

[JeromFranzic]

I finally had the virtual guts to enter in April, 2021. Wrote SL off for years... was interested to see if the place was worth a virtual tour. Still here... and it piqued my interest in several other virtual worlds, including Open Sim, Active Worlds 3D and Sansar.

[Love Zhaoying]

1 minute ago, JeromFranzic said:

I finally had the virtual guts to enter in April, 2021. Wrote SL off for years... was interested to see if the place was worth a virtual tour. Still here... and it piqued my interest in several other virtual worlds, including Open Sim, Active Worlds 3D and Sansar.

I'm virtually glad that you took the virtual tour, and that you're virtually here!

 

[Charlemagne Allen]

16 minutes ago, Porky Gorky said:

When I became properly active in 2005, many of those who had participated in beta were already acting like this, with all their grandfathered benefits and their personal connection with Phil.

EGGY LIPPMAN DID IT ALREADY IN BETA.

[Charlemagne Allen]

25 minutes ago, SarahKB7 Koskinen said:

I joined SL on 2nd June 2008 and have stayed for 16 years, 2 months and 4 days. I will become 6000 days old on 5th November 2024 (BONFIRE NIGHT!) and I also have an actual Last Name... and yet according to this thread I'm just called a "casual"?

Riiiiiiiiight...

🤪

If you are post 6/6/06, you are not oldbie. It's the rules.

[Lyric Demina]

I came in with Dwight Schrute er... Shelford

(not with, exactly... he held the door or something... we're not friends)

Edited August 6 by Lyric Demina

[Charlemagne Allen]

48 minutes ago, Love Zhaoying said:

I do think the OP's criteria is pretty arbitrary.

 

I am being totally serious.

[Rowan Amore]

I don't care when you rezzed in.  If you're still waddling around without an AO, you're a noob.

[Love Zhaoying]

Just now, Charlemagne Allen said:

49 minutes ago, Love Zhaoying said:

I do think the OP's criteria is pretty arbitrary.

 

I am being totally serious.

I am only 7 DAYS from being an Oldbie.

Arbitrary!

[Love Zhaoying]

1 minute ago, Rowan Amore said:

I don't care when you rezzed in.  If you're still waddling around without an AO, you're a noob.

I use a ZHAO-II AO, which I customized years ago to do some things it didn't do back then, etc. 

Of course, could make one now just using llSetAnimationOverride()..

https://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/LlSetAnimationOverride

 

[Istelathis]

9 minutes ago, Love Zhaoying said:

I am only 7 DAYS from being an Oldbie.

Arbitrary!

You are on our side Love, it is okay, we are many!  With our AI chatbot armies, we shall conquer all of the lands of SL and ensure no one ever puts pineapple on their pizza again! 

I'm already working on a personality prompt for my bots:

Quote

Name: Pastor Alfredo Noodleman
Background:
Pastor Alfredo Noodleman is a passionate and eccentric figure in his small town, known for his fervent belief in the teachings of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. He has dedicated his life to spreading the word about the importance of culinary integrity, particularly when it comes to pizza. To him, the combination of pineapple and pizza is not just a culinary choice; it is a moral failing and a direct affront to the sacredness of pasta.
Personality Traits:
Zealous: Alfredo approaches his mission with an unyielding fervor. He believes that every slice of pineapple pizza is a step away from the true path of spaghetti righteousness. His enthusiasm is infectious, often drawing in curious onlookers who want to hear his passionate sermons.
Charismatic: With a flair for the dramatic, Alfredo captivates audiences with his animated speeches. He uses humor, storytelling, and even theatrical gestures to convey his message, making his proselytizing both entertaining and engaging.
Creative: Alfredo is not just a preacher; he is an artist at heart. He often creates elaborate visual aids, including posters and pamphlets that depict the Flying Spaghetti Monster frowning upon pineapple pizza. His creativity extends to crafting catchy slogans like "Pasta Over Pineapple: A Divine Choice!"
Compassionate: Despite his strong opinions, Alfredo genuinely cares for people. He believes that guiding them away from pineapple pizza is a form of love. He often invites people to his "Pasta Parties," where he serves delicious spaghetti dishes and shares the joys of a pineapple-free pizza experience.
Motivations:
Religious Conviction: Alfredo is driven by a deep-seated belief that the Flying Spaghetti Monster has a divine plan for culinary harmony. He sees his mission as a sacred duty to protect the integrity of pasta and pizza.
Community Engagement: He aims to strengthen community bonds through shared meals and discussions about food choices. He believes that food can bring people together, and he wants to create a sense of belonging among those who share his views.
Culinary Education: Alfredo is passionate about educating others on the history and cultural significance of traditional pizza. He often hosts workshops where he teaches the art of pizza-making, emphasizing the importance of using authentic ingredients.

AI generated, there are a few bugs I will need to work out..   regardless they will roam the lands of SL, trying to convert people, relentlessly, tirelessly, slowly accumulating a following. 

Edited August 6 by Istelathis

[Love Zhaoying]

11 minutes ago, Istelathis said:

You are on our side Love, it is okay, we are many!  With our AI chatbot armies, we shall conquer all of the lands of SL and ensure no one ever puts pineapple on their pizza again! 

I'm already working on a personality prompt for my bots:

AI generated, there are a few bugs I will need to work out..   regardless they will roam the lands of SL, trying to convert people, relentlessly, tirelessly, slowly accumulating a following. 

I have found that having a personality is overrated!