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That's interesting, implied is that it didn't go as planned for him (Oberwulff, or whatever he goes by). Maybe he will get added to the board of Thune, and we didn't get that bit of news yet? In your opinion, were these changes due to "cost" and "payment issues", or the general decline of SL for whatever reasons?

Peeve: When someone messages you in-world, and they KNOW you have them blocked on the Forum. It's like they are OBSESSED!!! I find it distressing. Like someone chasing you around with an icepick, trying to give you a lobotomy.

Apparently, dangerously so! I am not sure why that is a "secret", most old-timers already know it is addictive "for some people". There have been plenty of threads and other discussions about it. Maybe the Psychology "experts" will chime in. I'm all ready with some 12-Step basics if they do!

This part does surprise me a little. I mean, if you open it "carefully" then opening it from the side should be "safe".

That's interesting, if I recall correctly, Senra only had "flat feet".

As far as I know, CasperTech is still not "integrated" into Second Life. (So any "benefit" to users of it being bough by LL is not realized, except it still exists.)

Happy, ornery, recumbent noob Senra SHOES

You CAD!!!

This makes sense, however doesn't it also make sense to not pick it up or carry it from the "lid/screen", etc.? Some of the OP's advice sounds like.."common sense". Like, "don't drop it" (for example, not in his list I guess).

It never rains but it pours, ..being Salty?

I would expect the real secret of Second Life is the sheer number of hamsters required, and the size of the wheel.

That makes sense, LL would have to "flash transfer" the L$ balance to USD balance to use those services, which wasn't the requirement.

So, assuming the deal goes through - what would you WANT to see "different" with Thune vs. Tilia? I've seen people glad that processing times should go down. I've seen people hopeful that their bank or payment method will be supported. (Of course, this should be "more true" for people outside the US.)

On iOS the app will need to be clearly designed to explicitly ask the user for permissions to do that or it won't get past the review stage at Apple. Plus it will say exactly what type of access/data it gathers in the description on the App Store. I don't recall the app asking for access to anything at all. The app may work with your microphone NOW. (Or soon, if voice is not ready yet.) Otherwise, there's really no reason for it to access your contacts, camera, photos etc. You don't use your camera in Second Life...AFAIK. And for photos, not sure why you'd upload photos unless they were "screen shots" anyway. Who knows, maybe it asked and I forgot. Maybe the non-alpha version will ask and we'll see.

Laptops / Notebooks can be moved? * glances at gaming notebook sitting safely in its spot * * glances at work notebook sitting safely in its spot *

* watches Zal explode since she cannot stand being disagreed with *

Thinking... I know what that would remind me of... hmmm... and giving up that control, well I hope I don't see it but we just don't know what's in the agreement. Word play in documents - could be anything in it. That might sway things noticeably different for us if whatever determines the rate goes with Tillia ownership or the agreement. I'm sure it won't, I was just making a poor comparison of "market rates" vs. "government-determined rates". LL owns the "market" and sets their own "market rate" vs. tying the L$ to something like the USD. I only mentioned Thunes in that context since they are taking the role previously fulfilled by Tilia (where LL owned Tilia, so technically LL set the rate not Tilia).

I believe streaming music works now. So, people can go to clubs and listen to music. Soon, HUDs will work. Then, people will be able to engage in "adult activities". Claiming that the "real" market is to check messages, is silly and reductive.

Many companies outsource their billing, collections, etc. So, you don't even realize that your statement is BS. ETA: Small websites use bolt-on collection software. They don't need to go write their own, as LL did. My point is, even if "collecting money" is a company's "core business", that doesn't mean they need to write and own the software for doing so.

This does get asked, but should get asked more often.

Nope, not at all. I brought up an aspect of the Thune deal that was not previously discussed, unless I missed it. On the other hand, your rude characterization of my post is indeed an egregious form of SPAM. Nice try, though. You won't get under my skin this time.

Your place is always so dingy! I bet you regret firing the cleaning service.

I can think of obvious reasons of "why" a 5-year deal would be part of it.. 🙂

Anyway, back to the topic: one benefit of LL selling Tilia is, LL can focus on their core business of Second Life without managing Tilia, too. It will be interesting to see the logical gymnastics used to dispute my statement above.