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    Updating personal info on account.

    in General Discussion Forum

    Posted · Edited by chibiusa Ling

    1 hour ago, Desert Bulloch said:

    I have been a member of SL since 9/15/2007. I have remained in good standing, not violating ToS in any way, shape or form (well maybe a really small form).

    I am preparing to pour a boatload of $ for Lindens to upgrade my avi from standard to all mesh and everyone knows that is not cheap (Body, head, clothing, hair, etc). However, in the back of my mind, something could happen to have me provide pertinent information to show that I own the avi. As it stands now, if you held a gun to my head, I would not be able to tell you what name or basic information I entered at the initial sign up. I am of legal age and know my actual birth date, so it wasn't an age thing to get in. At the time, I had a distrust of websites I was not familiar with and tended to give out inaccurate answers to assist in not receiving spam.

    I can provide names on my friend list, groups I have membership of, the last regions I have been to and L$ I have on account. I can email a copy of my driver license if push comes to shove.

    It's understandable that this is a resident to resident forum and I'll probably get general answers/suggestions ("file a ticket"). Maybe if a Linden wanders upon this topic, he/she can DM me and advise. I don't wish to lose the account due to having it since 2007 and most of all, I HAVE A LAST NAME (don't want to lose that option by any means)!

    How can I remedy this?

    The basic information you entered at account creation even years ago was only the bare basics. Even if you entered an incorrect date of birth I highly doubt it would be an issue, if that was the case then half the current grid would be banned as a good portion of them joined "adult" SL when they were still very young and have built successful businesses in world since then, and come from a time when "age verification" meant sending in a scan of your passport. I can think of four people who used their parent passport, and have since had to confirm using their actual details.  Around four years ago, I exported some money to PayPal and had to provide a copy of my RL driving licence and there was no issue what so ever. I even forgot the secret question and password to one of my accounts once and I was able to regain access to it by providing my email, linden transaction information and some other details that I forget now. 

    The thing is, people worry about the Lindens like they are some evil overlords but the truth is...they are pretty forgiving. The above account that I couldn't remember the password for also had a debt of somewhere around 1500USD and because the debt was in effect for so long they actually wiped it for me to give me a fresh start, which was very kind of them and I was very thankful for.

    On the subject of submitting a ticket in regards to account information. I doubt you would loose your account. But before you submit a ticket make sure you do the following :

    1. Log into the SL website

    2. Under contact information, make sure that is filled out accurately

    3. Under email settings, make sure the correct contact email is on your account

    4. Under billing details, make sure any billing information is correct and up to date with your latest address etc etc

    Then submit a ticket and....for example if you can't remember your account security answer. State to them that you can't remember your security question and you would like to change it and state you can provide whatever identifying information they may ask for. They will then send you a message back asking you to provide that information and then they should ask you what new secret question and answer you would like to put on your account. You can also do this by ringing up billing but I would recommend it over a ticket.

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    The Acronym Game

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    So, I saw another post trying and failing to start a game so I figured I would have a go and try one that I think would be more suited to this forum.

    The rules are simple. You pick a series of letters at random that the next person has to turn into an acronym and also, if you wish,  the theme you want the acronym to be.

    For example, ADIDAP with a theme of Second Life could be "All Day I Dream About Prims"

    The game is scored based on the post like system. So hearts count as 1 point, laughing faces as 2 points.

    You must keep track of your own score and if you want insert it at the bottom of every post like so :

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    Score : 12

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    So, I will go first : 

    L A M A S T with a easy theme to start of "Funniest acronym you can make"

     

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    Score : 0

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    Custom last names

    in General Discussion Forum

    Posted

    4 minutes ago, Wulfie Reanimator said:

    I'm not, though! I've mentioned it a couple times in some threads, I just don't get insecure about people not knowing. 😂

     

    Besides restrictions like "no numbers or special characters, both names capitalized and only the first letter," I don't think there's a practical way to have an "authentication process" as you'd put too much of a wall between the platform and new users. (Especially if you're thinking manual review.)

    Ohh I always thought you were a guy. Nvm hey girl! xD

    Yes, no number restrictions and capitals would do as is to be honest. That and checking for offensive words and no special characters etc etc.

    Custom last names

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    1 hour ago, Wulfie Reanimator said:

    "Gucci" could be a valid last name because it is a known brand. (I don't know why that's the first example I can think of.)

    Gurllllllll thats because you know Gucci is life! xD (Yes I know your actually a guy)

     

    1 hour ago, Wulfie Reanimator said:

    I think we would end up with mostly poor name choices that don't really represent names. We would instead have a very similar problem to only telling the user to come up with a username, compared to a first/last name combo, which causes more people to use less "name-like" aliases. 

    Thats a fair point. I think if they did adapt it they would need to have some kind of authentication process because otherwise we would have names like "Daniel Wardbringer1572"

    Custom last names

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    Posted · Edited by chibiusa Ling

    7 minutes ago, Ethan Paslong said:

    a few difficulties :

    KBcaution.png Important: This program is not an avenue for changing your current SL name.

    Last names must clearly be an organizational or corporate name, and distinguished from personal last names (surnames). For example, "Smith" is not acceptable, but "SmithCorp," "SmithInc," "SmithProducts" or "SmithConstruction" are.

    we do not provide bulk account registration for your custom surname. You must use the Reg API. ( so you must have a website and new sign ups...)

    I don't think many will like a "corp or ltd , BV or other company parts in their name.

     

    In its current incarnation yes. But what if they adapted it and brought it up to date and removed those restrictions. Lowered the cost and re released it alongside name changes. Thats sort of where I was going with this. If you had the choice of "Change your name for $30" or "Get a custom last name for $60 with a recurring yearly $60 fee to maintain" then there are people in world who would go for that last option. $60 a year really isn't all that much if you break it down to $5 a month. Random pricing btw not stating thats what it should be. It would make at least a little extra revenue for the lab and could lead to lowered costs elsewhere if it was semi popular maybe?....maybe not?...

    Custom last names

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    Posted · Edited by chibiusa Ling

    11 minutes ago, Fionalein said:

    the durandurans do...

    I honestly think the program is a remnant from the gold rush times when Reuters, Disney and other RL enterprises had inworld places and custom last names for their inworld workers. This dream of "future of the internet" has long ago faded, but the Lab never updated their program...

    As last names are integers in a database they are not available in unlimited quantities so 50$US might not be enough to compensate for the effort needed. Then again the upcoming return of lastnames might include the neccessity to rework the database which could bring down the price of custom lastnames as well. (Has no one ever speculated the original loss of lastnames could actually just have been due to "running out of available integers"? That would surely explain why the new ones will cost now)

    I figured as much. The chungs though were the only ones I ever knew of that used it. Tho I do wonder about running out of integers. In an SQL database for example INT is defined as a max of 255 which is something like -2billion to +2 billion same as the channel range in SL. I think in all honesty the cost is to generate extra revenue and compensate for the time required to update everything to the new name. I remember in one of the town hall meetings it being explained that the username is tied into all kinds of systems that are separate from one another and whats taking so long is the updating of all these systems to accept name changes. So perhaps the charge is also to compensate for having to update all of those areas when someone requests a new name. Maybe..

    If they did update the custom name program for current times though it would be a pretty neat thing and I think would definitely generate some extra income. Especially if you say....have couples who want to share their own preferred last name or those hardcore SL families who want their whole family to have a single unique surname.

     

    10 minutes ago, BilliJo Aldrin said:

    Its 500 per year now, here is the official SL Wiki.

    In fact its 1000 for the first year and 500 each year after.

     

    Upon creation of a custom surname, the account designated as owner will be billed a US$500 setup fee plus the first annual US$500 fee. On each anniversary date, the owner will be billed US$500 to retain custom surname ownership. Last names must clearly be an organizational or corporate name, and distinguished from personal last names (surnames). For example, "Smith" is not acceptable, but "SmithCorp," "SmithInc," "SmithProducts" or "SmithConstruction" are. Linden Lab will consider names that are clearly made up or composite (for example, "SecondLife" or "Agilent").

     

    http://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/Linden_Lab_Official:Custom_Name_Program 

    Yeah 1000USD to start is insane. Not for a corporation maybe but for the average user

    Custom last names

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    Posted · Edited by chibiusa Ling

    Two questions....random discussion of the day...

    1. How many people do you think actually use the custom last name program. I know the Chungs do but I honestly can't think of anyone else who uses it. 

    2. Do you think that the custom last name program should be included into the coming back of last names. So either allowing people to pay for a name change as is planned or pay more than the upcoming charge for a custom last name?. LL are wanting revenue, that "could" be another way to generate it maybe. Especially if they charged people like.....50USD a year to retain the custom name instead of 500USD as it currently is.

    Sub note to the angry forum ragers : No I am not demanding SL to be the way I personally want it to be. This is just for random discussion.

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    Second Life is too expensive!

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    Posted · Edited by chibiusa Ling

    15 hours ago, entity0x said:

    Hi, I just thought I'd come participate in this necro thread, and like many of the preceding and habitually off topic posters.. do the same.

    Here's a tip to Staying On Topic: Reply to the OP, not to some random post that triggered you. Have a good day.

    If this is what triggers you then you better get off the forum. You're about to get a whole lot more upset 😂

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    LSL Certification Wiki

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    10 hours ago, entity0x said:

     

     

    7 hours ago, animats said:

     

    I think the concept is interesting to be honest. As I stated in my original post I think it would mostly result in bragging rights BUT I guess if done correctly with decent teachers and a completed lesson structure (see the wiki for this) it would at least give people a decent foundation of scripting knowledge on which to build. I agree with you animats about it being embarrassing, but only in the modern day. Back in 2008-2010 I can see why this would have been more appealing. Given that at the time there were universities and other education institutes in world offering all kinds of courses and lectures, a much much much larger population than there is now and the fact that there were other forms of development "certification" back then being offered out such as prim building certifications. Certification sort of fit theme back then and isn't the weirdest idea I have seen in SL over the years. At the very least I do think that the setup for this certification could help build an interesting set of lessons for learners, perhaps converted in to a youtube tutorial series or something. One thing I have noticed in recent years is that a lot of newbie scripters seem to be groping around in the dark a lot and are not sure what information they have access to. They seem to struggle with the wiki and no one ever seems to recommend in world learning areas such as the College of Scripting. Perhaps taking this information and presenting it as a youtube series might actually help beginners in developing their skills

    Second Life is too expensive!

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    1 minute ago, Lindal Kidd said:

    Much as I hate to agree with anyone who uses Foamy as their forum badge, I have to side with Chibi on this one.

    Except that I don't get too much of the negative reactions when I wear a system avatar.  Perhaps mine is just too cute!

    Haha. I forget why I put foamy as my forum badge. I'm actually not THAT much of a fan. I did have a reason for it but I can't remember what it is now.

    I don't always get a negative reaction but it does happen. I call it "mesh snobbery". Those who think that in order to be part of the social clique you NEED to have the latest mesh EVERYTHING. I love my system body looks and have no intention of giving them up any time soon

    Second Life is too expensive!

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    20 hours ago, Fontula said:

    The good thing about necrothreadery is that some things are interesting to read from the hindsight of 6 years later:

    She wasn't completely wrong, but it's far less apocalyptic than predicted.

     

    I think she's entirely correct to be honest. Thats is pretty much exactly what its like now. Especially as of late.

    I now struggle to find clothing on the market that ISN'T made for xxx body and is just normal standard mesh with alpha layers. I have a mesh body don't get me wrong but besides my Kemono I rarely wear them. Especially when it comes to Maitreya, the developer has this idea that only the privileged few are allowed the developer kit which in my opinion hampers any form of creativity as only the "super duper maitreya friends developers club" is allowed to officially develop clothing for the body and the rest have to make do with the 3rd party dev kit, which has its issues, and have no choice about it as Maitreya is pretty much the dominant female body on the market.

    I miss the days when you just created clothing and everyone could wear it without having to spend thousands of lindens on a mesh body, mesh head, body skin, head skin to wear clothing that is restricted to that body. I don't think I would mind so much if there was actually a decent creative variety of clothing to some of the bodies but there isn't, Maitreya for example has hundreds of pages of clothes on the marketplace and 95% of the items listed are either duplicates of some other developers "standard boring ass clothing range" with a slight alteration, make you look like you should be stood at the side of the road in the early hours of the morning offering tricks for loose change or are pages of the same boring ass item from the same boring ass developer who wants to list every single possible colour variant separately.

    That barrier plus the learning curves of mesh in general have IMO lead to a decrease in creativity in Second Life. People now scoff at prims, scoff at system bodies, scoff at system clothes and yet those were the things once upon a time that ANYONE could just up and use to create something without a great deal of practice or effort. And with creators like Maitreya trying to restrict who can and can not be in the "super duper Maitreya friends developers club" I feel this is leading to a hampering of creativity as most people I know who want to make clothing or start developing feel the task is too daunting because of the sheer amount of effort you actually have to put in now.

    You should see the rage I get for wearing my system body avatars xD. Its like it mentally breaks people that I could possibly want to wear a system avatar with a system look or a system avatar with standard sized mesh clothing. Have you ever seen that old movie The Exorcist, where the girls head spins round 180 degrees....they react something like that xD.

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    HUD bug?

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    Posted

    So, in my latest HUD I have an inventory panel. When you click on a inventory slot another panel appears over it asking which of the inventory buttons on the main HUD you want to assign the item to.  I think I am experiencing some kind of bug. The first time you click on a inventory slot the assign panel moves forward and positions itself over the slot but in order for it to appear you have to right click the HUD or click on another slot, in which case it moves and then appears. The panel is re positioning itself correctly so its not a positioning error, its just literally invisible, even though there is no alpha applied, until you right click the HUD or click to move it to another slot. The same happens when clicking the small close button, it moves back into position behind the inventory panel but ghosts over the front until you again right click the HUD to make it vanish. 

    Anyone ever experienced this?. Everything is literally working perfectly....just this weird HUD bug?

    Not good enough

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    Posted

    4 hours ago, greek Wingtips said:

    I am a fully paid member of Secondlife and although I not had to submit a support ticket that often  I submitted ticket last week on a

    on an urgent matter, and I am still waiting for it to be processed, this now has been nearly a week and the wait is totally unacceptable , before I get the defenders in this, remember I am a paid member of a service. and think LL have to either employ more staff if they are under staff or deal with paid members first .

    I think SL is getting worse on all fronts,, not a happy customer

    You realise that wearing that "full paid member" badge is going to get you no where with Linden Lab right. So many of us are "paid members" but that doesn't get us super special lab treatment sadly. Premium support is live chat and extra ticket options. I'v probably put more money into SL over the last 12 years than anyone, have switched between premium and non premium, at one point owned four sims I was paying 1200USD a month for. That doesn't make me better than someone in the eyes of linden lab in terms of supporting me.

    Tbh, sometimes things just get backed up in the support system. I'v had tickets answered the same day and tickets not answered for three weeks. This isn't anything new you should have tried submitting a support ticket back in 2007/8 when SL had millions of daily users. The longest I waited back then was nearly 5 weeks for them to respond to something and then another 2 for them to respond to my response. Im not saying thats great but ticket support has always been iffy on how long it actually takes to get a response but generally they are pretty good. If you are that desperate then contact live support, the hours are listed on the support page and ask them to raise your ticket with the appropriate department. I get that two weeks is a long time but if you think that you paying premium is going to get you better treatment than anyone else then you don't know Linden Lab. The most we get is a nice plot of land, 300 lindens a week, live chat support, access to full regions and a few extra ticket options.....oh and an airship xD.

    Hope you get your issue sorted though 😁

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    What is Your Favorite Style?

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    I switch up a lot but can be anything from maitreya grunge to kemono anime style to goth to whatever takes my fancy. I even maintain system body avatars and usually 9/10 times i'm wearing flex hair as I prefer the look and movement over mesh hair. I can't really say I have a specific style I just wear whatever I feel like wearing. As for SL meeting my needs?. It depends, I usually have to sift through the "Bangkok hooker at 3am" styles of clothing that most developers seem to think that us females want to wear to find that one interesting item that doesn't follow this trend so.....yes and no?.

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