[Lower banline height on mainland?]

Id rather hit a ban line than a security orb with zero warning and be sent back home.

I don't like them, but its part of mainland 

[A brief note on pricing changes, which ran long.]

I have a question about the upcoming new membership level. Will it be announced before the June 24th deadline of renewing the membership? If I renew, (I am annual) will I be able to pay the difference and become this new "super user" if it interests me? How would that be calculated if it is announced after June 24th? on the old rate or the new rate?

I apologize if this was answered before. I am having a hard time keeping up with the thread.

 

 

[What would YOU do if you were Linden Lab?]

goals for the business have to be

1. Reduce Costs
2. Increase revenue
3. grow the user base
4. grow the bottom line

Its a fine balance getting there though

1. Reduce cost- going to the cloud should help with that
2. Increase revenue-pricing balance (tricky)
3. grow the user base- add new features and reasons for people to become premium (Bellissaria is a good example) reducing land costs are all part of it
4. grow the bottom line - Hopefully increasing offers and making the platform more stable will help accomplish this

For me, I would reduce some of the land areas (continents) , perhaps push them closer together to make them sailable/flyable. eliminate some of the lesser used continents and perhaps later add new ones as demand increased (Sharp/Gaeta 1 come to mind) realizing there are folks that own land there, they would have to come up with suitable options to appease them as much as possible

[$99 problems]

in the past I have reacted swiftly and emotionally to these types of things. I am taking a moment to take a breath. Not all of the information is out yet and I dont want to react with raw emotion until I have a chance to digest it all. Im not leaving SL, that I can guarantee. I am here to be with people that mean alot to me. I just dont know yet what level I will be. I'll figure that out in time, But SL is so stuck with me! 

[What are your opinions on the new "Land Price Reductions, New Premium Perks, and Pricing Changes "?]

its a tough decision for LL to make, they have a lot to consider

• pricing, they have increased costs and they want to pay their people well too to keep them around (they are located on California, not the cheapest place to have an office)
• keeping the customers happy.  a Price increase isn't going to make anyone happy of course, but shutting SL down is going to make a lot more folks unhappy

we don't know what their costs are, they have to balance it to make money and make it worth their while, It isn't a charity after all.

I don't relish the increased costs for sure, but I do understand it.

[$99 problems]

I have 2 premium accounts , not going to renew early. I am very interested in this part:

Even more improvements to Premium Membership are coming later this year: more new Linden Home themes and options as well as the introduction of an all-new membership level for those who want to get the absolute most out of their Second Life. Look out for updates to Events and more limit increases as well. 

Perhaps having 1 and paying a bit more may get something worthwhile and wont need 2

Time will tell. If not, I will just go to one premium, i don't need two

 

[Making security orbs fun!]

My security message isn't "funny" but I made it as friendly as possible

 

 "Welcome to the Kini Coast. Because this was once a sandbox I had to install security. You have up to 60 seconds for safe passage to sail or fly through this parcel. If you feel you should be added to the security, please message heathernorton and explain why and I will be happy to consider it. Safe passage and enjoy the beautiful FairChang Isles."

[Unsubscribe Link Requirement]

Wouldnt that fall under a violation of the TOS?

(ii) Post or transmit unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, or promotional materials, that are in the nature of "junk mail," "spam," "chain letters," "pyramid schemes," or any other form of solicitation that Linden Lab considers to be of such nature;

I personally cant stand it , i have never filed an abuse report but maybe that would stop it. I get it from events, stores and singers. I NEVER subscribe to a list so I know for a fact I didn't add myself. Sometimes, the "person" that sends it says "if you have received unsolicited advertising , please send me a notecard with 'remove' on it and you will be removed from the list as soon as possible" 

I have a better idea, how about not angering your customers and making us do extra work to be removed from your spam!

Ok, i feel better now.....

 

 

[Show homes are prohibited adverts ....]

LL knows about the house. The creator invited people to see it right here on the forums with SLURL to it. If it is still standing the way it is, I assume they are just fine with it. Nothing was hidden by the creator. If it bothers anyone that bad, do an AR on it and let LL decide but i doubt that's the point.  My guess is this thread was simply created to create discussion and not really to toss a creator under the bus. (looking at the initial picture that was posted here).

 

[Show homes are prohibited adverts ....]

MJ even has his popcorn ready!  🍿

[SSP?]

it's a good starting point anyway, this might be how they are going to fulfill what Patch said "as time goes on we will get more out, and hopefully faster.". I'm certain there will have to be adjustments but if a few of these templates are sprinkled in, it could really speed up the process for the next release

[SSP?]

looks like the next areas are being placed

 

SSP 217,233,246,262,295 and 311. 

They seem to be an exact match for SSP151 which on Bellisseria is Princess Caroline region. My guess is they have some regions they will duplicate and mix up a bit enough that it does not look cookie cutter. That should make for a quicker deployment of new areas. 

Beach areas will require customization so those will take a bit longer but may as well build on what ya have already for interior regions.

[If it were not so sad, it would be comical...]

releasing them in small batches prevents things like 

 

do we need more of that?

 

 

[If it were not so sad, it would be comical...]

5 minutes ago, Chronometria said:

Whats up with these houses anyhow? Why we got people who own whole sims tryin to get one? Is it to get into the community?

Why all them rich folks not buyin property in bay city then? I not get it

there are several reasons

1. It's New and Shiny (the place to be)

2. It's done really well! If you have a previous Linden Home, there is no comparison at all 

3. There is a great sense of community there

4. Affordable waterfront property!

5. No ban lines!

6+ a million more reasons I'm sure folks will expand on 

 

[If it were not so sad, it would be comical...]

7 minutes ago, Ruslana Koskinen said:

I am thinking LL can duplicate the whole boat house sims cluster for another immediately new release. I am not really think there are need any  unique design on road, waterway, trees or landscape. As we can see it only has a skeleton layout of docks on water. What do you think about this? 

They could very easily with minor changes. We know its the same size as the green pickle however LL said they wont do that as they want uniqueness. 

[Wearing Glasses in second life]

 

 

Glasses make me look smarter! shhhhhhh  

 

[Can you please give us an estimated time frame of releasing the new Linden Homes?]

or perhaps say " no sooner than...." 

[SSP?]

3 minutes ago, alielgreen said:

I just think some mole or linden should say: it is not now ... at least it ended this collective anxiety!

perhaps say something like " we are at least a couple weeks away from deployment. " 

[SSP?]

There comes a time when excitement and anticipation turns to frustration, then turns to apathy. 

Its a different threshold for everyone, but I see the anticipation becoming frustration. We live in an instant gratification world, its hard to be patient for many.

[Idea for additional Linden Homes areas]

I saw this in a group chat and i thought it would be worth mentioning here

Bellisseria  doesnt not look like it is going to be big enough when completed. Looking at all the green dots at the old Linden homes and added interest with the new Linden Homes there will need to be more area.

There are 3 unfinished continents I know of, how about adding the Linden homes there?

Zindra , adding Adult rated Linden homes

Sharp(former teen grid), Adding G Rated Linden homes

Gaeta 1, Adding M rated Linden homes

This would finish those areas that have admittedly been a bit of a pet peeve of mine and add Linden homes  with various ratings according to likes. Houseboats could even be added to them as well for those that prefer that since there is plenty of coastal area to be had if expanded/finished.

 

i know, first things first and let them finish Bellisseria 

[SSP?]

1 minute ago, Fritigern Gothly said:

A well-developed region, covered by a massive 256x256 platform to hide its contents from prying eyes (OUR eyes) so as not to spoil the surprise? 

They LOVE it when we guess!  

[SSP?]

2 minutes ago, Frankief said:

Why Can't the lindens give an update on what is happening. And not everyone guessing what is going on and what they will be ready.

It builds anticipation and excitement  as well as keeping the pressure off of deadlines

[SSP?]

I thought the new houseboat island was going to replace the "pickle", I guess we will know soon enough 

  

[Making a good looking man!]

2 hours ago, Lillith Hapmouche said:

PS: Did you play around with lashes and different eyebrows?

i haven't messed with eyelashes/eyebrows for men, any suggestions there? Something seems "off" about him and i cant put my finger on it 

[Making a good looking man!]

I have a male avi that i use for pictures. Currently he has Catwa Dude Head, Birth Carlos (04) skin (sorta tan)  and Geralt Body. he looks okay. not as good as i had hoped with this pricey combo but adequate for what I need him for . currently I am having trouble finding hair for him. there does not seem to be a lot of places that specialize in Men's hair or at least I cant find them. Where do y'all shop for good quality men's hair?

BTW, i think he would look alright with just a hairbase but i can see the seams on the head unless i pan in close. 

I'm really open to suggestions for anything else to improve his looks