Spiteful

[GAGE Onyx]

I have 2 lovely water parcels and 1 land parcel in a marina, the "man" who owns the water made some rather ugly comments about me and told me that SL people take things too seriously this is a game and I should think in RL it wouldn't be affecting me. The thing is words do affect us. I decided to sell my parcels because they connected to his water. This will clean my tier and help me monthly. He was now so spiteful that he parked his BIGGEST yachts blocking my view. I know he can do what he wants, he is making sure my parcels do not sell now. I lowered the prices to nothing.

Anyway I am so put off about the mainland now, I thought it would be amazing and exciting. But just like RL here is only hurt so that others can feel like they accomplished something. It is unfortunate to think this should be a great escape. 

Any advice on what I could do or should I just let them go?

[Qie Niangao]

20 minutes ago, GAGE Onyx said:

He was now so spiteful that he parked his BIGGEST yachts blocking my view. I know he can do what he wants, he is making sure my parcels do not sell now. I lowered the prices to nothing.

Anyway I am so put off about the mainland now, I thought it would be amazing and exciting. But just like RL here is only hurt so that others can feel like they accomplished something. It is unfortunate to think this should be a great escape. 

Any advice on what I could do or should I just let them go?

1. Mainland probably isn't for you. It's not for everybody, and I think the particular aggravations of Mainland are not something you, specifically, will easily tolerate. My advice: don't look back, just move on to land where things are more controlled, I think you'll enjoy it more.
2. The yachts might not be spite, but rather an attempt to get you to lower your price so he can buy your land for himself at a bargain. If, however, you've already lowered them "to nothing" and he hasn't bought, then never mind.
3. Personally, I wouldn't lower the prices "to nothing", I'd just abandon the land. If it's waterfront, the Lab might take it to auction instead of giving it to the neighbor at L$1/m². Then at least he'd have to pay something for it, and at auction, it could be quite a lot. (Downside: somebody else may end up in the same trap you were, rinse, repeat…)
4. Don't let this experience consume more of your time and energy. Whether it's RL or SL, the biggest price is always opportunity cost: spending time or resources on anything means you're missing the other options where those could be spent to better effect. Don't focus attention on the negative when there are so many wonderful opportunities to discover.

[encidious Opus]

52 minutes ago, Qie Niangao said:

Don't let this experience consume more of your time and energy. Whether it's RL or SL, the biggest price is always opportunity cost: spending time or resources on anything means you're missing the other options where those could be spent to better effect. Don't focus attention on the negative when there are so many wonderful opportunities to discover.

Ahhh Master Qie expounding wisdom to us grasshoppers....  Noticed the avatar ( Bio: Goodwill at Large ) with the yachts made the land forums a few months ago..same general title..Spite..... for the OP, its a lesson learned, your parcels are hemmed in, no Linden protected space, you are at the mercy of neighbors. Plenty of available mainland that can fulfill your desire for protected views, protected sailing access etc 

 

Edited August 8 by encidious Opus

[GAGE Onyx]

Wow, so this is what he does? Well yes, it is the exact same man you are talking about. It's all good he will get his day, the wheel turns. Thank you for the comments, I really appreciate it. And no I think I will stick to creating and leave the main for others, this sick game of "I HAVE POWER VIRTUALLY" doesn't amuse me at all, I think it's sad. 

[Love Zhaoying]

Second Life has Sprites?

[Extrude Ragu]

Sadly spite builds are all too common on the mainland, because there's basically no enforcement stopping people doing otherwise.

[Clem Marques]

3 hours ago, GAGE Onyx said:

Any advice on what I could do or should I just let them go?

Sell these parcels and be very careful next time. Never take water, views, or sailing/driving access for granted on Mainland because a neighbor can choose to take that away from you at any point if your parcel is landlocked. Protected land tends to be more expensive for a reason: it spares you from dealing with situations like this one. I'm sorry your experience wasn't good. Wishing you better luck next time.

Edited August 8 by Clem Marques

[Love Zhaoying]

3 hours ago, GAGE Onyx said:

Any advice on what I could do or should I just let them go?

It is a valuable lesson. I think the others gave you good advice.

The parcels may sell even with yachts parked there; yachts are not necessarily thought of by most people the same as "buildings".

I think one key point is that someone owns the water.  Next time, be sure to get land on Linden "official waterways" with "unobstructable views".

Spiteful or not, the guy who owns the water can do whatever he wants with it.

[discussionbot]

2 hours ago, encidious Opus said:

Bio: Goodwill at Large

Ohh that sounds familiar. Same guy who put up a fugly eyesore of a tall prim tower out of spite during the waterfront auctions there just a few weeks back? Classic. 

[beethros Karas]

This got me triggered..
Im full of pop corn and soda..
(suspencefull music)

According to Ask Ai www.iAsk.ai:

Who is (Bio: Goodwill at Large) in Second Life?

The user with the bio “Goodwill at Large” in Second Life appears to be an active participant in the community, often engaging in discussions related to land ownership and rentals. This avatar has been noted for their involvement in forums where they share insights about land management, rental opportunities, and the dynamics of property values within the virtual world. They have a reputation for providing advice and commentary on various aspects of Second Life, particularly concerning mainland properties and their associated challenges.

In discussions, “Goodwill at Large” has been referenced as someone who offers wisdom regarding land disputes and the implications of neighboring properties on one’s own land value. Their contributions suggest a level of experience and understanding of the intricacies involved in managing virtual real estate within Second Life.

Overall, while specific personal details about “Goodwill at Large” may not be publicly available due to privacy norms within online communities, their active engagement indicates they are a knowledgeable member of the Second Life ecosystem.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Gotta Love the a.I. no matter what!

p.s. I loved that series with David Carradine. It was a non missing weekly family gathering in front of a B/W television!
Thank you for remind it to me!

[Diablo Lioncourt]

5 hours ago, GAGE Onyx said:

I have 2 lovely water parcels and 1 land parcel in a marina, the "man" who owns the water made some rather ugly comments about me and told me that SL people take things too seriously this is a game and I should think in RL it wouldn't be affecting me. The thing is words do affect us. I decided to sell my parcels because they connected to his water. This will clean my tier and help me monthly. He was now so spiteful that he parked his BIGGEST yachts blocking my view. I know he can do what he wants, he is making sure my parcels do not sell now. I lowered the prices to nothing.

Anyway I am so put off about the mainland now, I thought it would be amazing and exciting. But just like RL here is only hurt so that others can feel like they accomplished something. It is unfortunate to think this should be a great escape. 

Any advice on what I could do or should I just let them go?

I'd move somewhere else if this guy is bothering you. I'd recommend somewhere like

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bel Air/189/178/22

Based on what you're trying to sell right now, I suspect this has everything you like. Its not that far from where you are now, but its privately owned and has more rules. You can sail even more places from here, and no one can lock you in or block your access.

 

[discussionbot]

This is why I love Blake Sea sailing communities, not having to deal with such special fruitcakes is very refreshing. 

[Zrina Nebula]

29 minutes ago, beethros Karas said:

This got me triggered..
Im full of pop corn and soda..
(suspencefull music)

According to Ask Ai www.iAsk.ai:

Who is (Bio: Goodwill at Large) in Second Life?

The user with the bio “Goodwill at Large” in Second Life appears to be an active participant in the community, often engaging in discussions related to land ownership and rentals. This avatar has been noted for their involvement in forums where they share insights about land management, rental opportunities, and the dynamics of property values within the virtual world. They have a reputation for providing advice and commentary on various aspects of Second Life, particularly concerning mainland properties and their associated challenges.

In discussions, “Goodwill at Large” has been referenced as someone who offers wisdom regarding land disputes and the implications of neighboring properties on one’s own land value. Their contributions suggest a level of experience and understanding of the intricacies involved in managing virtual real estate within Second Life.

Overall, while specific personal details about “Goodwill at Large” may not be publicly available due to privacy norms within online communities, their active engagement indicates they are a knowledgeable member of the Second Life ecosystem.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Gotta Love the a.I. no matter what!

p.s. I loved that series with David Carradine. It was a non missing weekly family gathering in front of a B/W television!
Thank you for remind it to me!

Off Topic

I asked Ai what it knows about me and it sounds so lovely 🥰 

[BilliJo Aldrin]

10 hours ago, Qie Niangao said:

1. Mainland probably isn't for you. It's not for everybody, and I think the particular aggravations of Mainland are not something you, specifically, will easily tolerate. My advice: don't look back, just move on to land where things are more controlled, I think you'll enjoy it more.
2. The yachts might not be spite, but rather an attempt to get you to lower your price so he can buy your land for himself at a bargain. If, however, you've already lowered them "to nothing" and he hasn't bought, then never mind.
3. Personally, I wouldn't lower the prices "to nothing", I'd just abandon the land. If it's waterfront, the Lab might take it to auction instead of giving it to the neighbor at L$1/m². Then at least he'd have to pay something for it, and at auction, it could be quite a lot. (Downside: somebody else may end up in the same trap you were, rinse, repeat…)
4. Don't let this experience consume more of your time and energy. Whether it's RL or SL, the biggest price is always opportunity cost: spending time or resources on anything means you're missing the other options where those could be spent to better effect. Don't focus attention on the negative when there are so many wonderful opportunities to discover.

Its not waterfront that’s worth anything, the guy with the big boat owns it.

[Diablo Lioncourt]

6 hours ago, BilliJo Aldrin said:

Its not waterfront that’s worth anything, the guy with the big boat owns it.

I think it was a ploy to get them to sell. An upstart marina got an extra 4096 of dockable water + 2048 of flat sandy beach to rent out from this stunt. Guy seems to be adopting and buyiing up those neighborhoods.

They were underpriced to "nothing" because the person was upset. 😢

Edited August 9 by Diablo Lioncourt

[Clem Marques]

I was looking at some parcels for sale and found a similar case.

There were nice 3 parcels available, someone bought the waterfront and quickly ruined it with some "f*** you" terraforming to make the sale of the other 2 parcels harder. Then they added a spinning political sign next to the terrain mess to make it even more unpleasant (depending on one's political views.)

Just another happy day on Mainland  Some people (myself included) love the chaos but it's definitely not for everyone.

Edited August 9 by Clem Marques

[discussionbot]

9 minutes ago, Clem Marques said:

I love this image, it’s quintessential SL chaos energy. Beautiful. 

[Diablo Lioncourt]

They paid me way too much to do that and they got their wish. Now no one wants to live on the island but them.

Edited August 9 by Diablo Lioncourt

[belindacarson]

It's a virtual world, is there really anything to get upset about?

[GAGE Onyx]

THANK YOU FOR EVERYONE'S HELP AND COMMENTS, THEY SOLD TO THE "SPITEFUL" HIMSELF, NO TIME FOR GAMES I RUN HONEST AND PURE HARD WORK SHOPS.

[Clem Marques]

1 hour ago, GAGE Onyx said:

THANK YOU FOR EVERYONE'S HELP AND COMMENTS, THEY SOLD TO THE "SPITEFUL" HIMSELF, NO TIME FOR GAMES I RUN HONEST AND PURE HARD WORK SHOPS.

YOU'RE WELCOME, AND CONGRATS ON THE SALE

[Teresa Firelight]

If mainland is not for you, you might try getting a Bellisseria home (e.g., Linden Home). If you like water access, the houseboats are a good choice. Every single houseboat has access to sail-able water. The OW and Pier stilts do too, but they are usually sold out and harder to get.

The thing about Bellisseria is that it has a lot of rules that prevent most neighbors from ruining your ability to enjoy your parcel. Some people love those protections and find Bellisseria perfect for them. Others prefer freedom to do as they like and prefer mainland.

[Clem Marques]

1 hour ago, Teresa Firelight said:

If mainland is not for you, you might try getting a Bellisseria home (e.g., Linden Home). If you like water access, the houseboats are a good choice. Every single houseboat has access to sail-able water. The OW and Pier stilts do too, but they are usually sold out and harder to get.

The thing about Bellisseria is that it has a lot of rules that prevent most neighbors from ruining your ability to enjoy your parcel. Some people love those protections and find Bellisseria perfect for them. Others prefer freedom to do as they like and prefer mainland.

I agree with this. As someone who loves Mainland, I was pleasantly surprised when I decided to give Linden Homes a shot. I'm keeping one now.

Edited August 9 by Clem Marques

[BilliJo Aldrin]

Unless you buy land beside a Linden protected parcel, nothing is guaranteed. 

Almost every parcel of any size that I own is  beside Linden protected land, either water or a road. land owners beside me or behind me can crap all over their land and make it as undesirable as possible, I still have my protected access.

I don’t know how many parcels i’ve seen that have said protected access, beautiful view, but yea, its not LL protected land next door,  its just abandoned

Most people upset have only themselves to blame for not being absolutly sure of what they were buying

[BilliJo Aldrin]

6 hours ago, Clem Marques said:

I agree with this. As someone who loves Mainland, I was pleasantly surprised when I decided to give Linden Homes a shot. I'm keeping one now.

I had a belli 512 for a while, but I abandoned it… too boring. I picked up another roadside parcel instead and put a small cottage on it. 😁