[Things that sound normal in SL, but creepy as hell in RL.]

On 11/10/2019 at 2:36 PM, Ceka Cianci said:

No you don't actually sit on the horse..You have to wear the horse..

Not any more. Research it.

[What are the hardest things about Second Life for new players?]

The hardest thing for new arrivals is trying to understand and master SL on their own, without help.

It takes about 2 hours to teach a newbie the basics, explain SL, and take him/her on a quick tour of 4 interesting places, matched to the interests he/she may express.

If we all resolved to give that time, even if only once a week, the new user experience would be totally transformed, and player retention would leap.

I do it. Shouldn't you?

 

[What are the hardest things about Second Life for new players?]

2 minutes ago, Alwin Alcott said:

5 posts and this attitude

Posts? Posts? You think this forum is a significant element in SL ?

It isn't.

[What are the hardest things about Second Life for new players?]

On 10/25/2019 at 7:22 PM, Scylla Rhiadra said:

Yes, avatar customization, in all of its incredibly complicated and byzantine glory.

I advise new people to avoid attempting any avatar customisation until at least their 10th visit. Learn the interface first, then explore and learn how huge and diverse SL is, then have some fun sailing, flying, ski-ing, dancing.

Only then, when they see why SL is worth the effort, should they tackle the minefield of customising. Trying it first leads many to give up, and be lost to us forever.

[What are the hardest things about Second Life for new players?]

On 10/26/2019 at 11:14 PM, FairreLilette said:

And, some events are a little pricey too. 

Pricey for whom? I haven't encountered a non-free event in years.

And if you want to run a club without rewarding DJ's for their time, DJ yourself. You needn't even speak.

I don't really recognise the SL you are describing..

I suggest you join the group Musicians United, and get deluged with notificatioins for the dozens of free events I see every day.

[What are the hardest things about Second Life for new players?]

On 10/28/2019 at 4:09 PM, FairreLilette said:

I kind of wanted an answer from YouTube but have yet to receive one.  Though I will consider contacting LL.

However, not to get into a long debate...but I have been around Musicians my whole life.  Was Dad was in the entertainment biz in Los Angeles.  And, I know real life Tribute bands and they do not have to pay licensing fees.  

Thank you for the info about DJ's.  I was told most want an hourly wage as well as tips.  

You have a misunderstanding. No music is streamed through SL servers.

All SL servers do is pass an internet link to your computer, allowing it to connect directly itself.

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On 10/25/2019 at 7:42 PM, akat19145 said:

 This experiment was successful, and will help me to write my book.

Please don't publish your views on SL in a book. You seem to know nothing, and just be wallowing in paranoia.

[is SL going to die ?]

Don't fear that Sansar will replace SL. Look at its attendance figures:

https://steamcharts.com/app/586110

Average attendance still static at about 20?  While SL is around 30-40 THOUSAND ?

Sansar is already dead, though refusing, for a little longer, to lie down. Forget it.

The only fear is that the time and money wasted on it will damage LInden Labs viability.

Maybe management has already accepted that Sansar is doomed, and that is why, thankfully, we see a sudden spurt of activity in enhancing SL.