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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.

My observations aren't really related to the current Thunes acquisition. What site is Coffee quoting you from above? It does not appear you posted it on these Forums.

I see a lot of innuendo..

Mine is, I'll have to try it. Thanks!

I'm looking forward to buying L$ with PayPal.

Can't tell you the real secret, it wouldn't be a secret.

Good catch. I was thrown off by the fact Thune's website listed PayPal and a couple others that I consider "US services", although I had read the bit about "48 US" etc. too!

Not the "literal" database, after some transition period Thune would convert the Tilia data from the Tilia database, into the format for the database used by the Thune ERP. ETA: Of course they're "buying" but probably won't use much of the Tilia software after any conversion period. Unless somehow, Thune has zero US payment gateways (which makes little sense). I have to assume Thune had the better software and will "win", except any interface to SL, etc.

It makes sense that LL sets the "exchange rate" and tell Tilia / Thune, "use this exchange rate". Just like other currencies, where the rate is either set by the country / government ("tie ours to the USD"), or where it is set to a "market rate". In the case of L$, the "market rate" is set by LL itself.

..Yes.

If I became Premium years before Tilia (on my main and my Alt), would I have been asked later to accept Tilia T&A? I seem to have a dim memory of it.

Suddenly, setting a fixed L$<=>USD exchange rate makes sense, kinda.

I would hope it bypasses Tilia, since it is a "direct payment" and Tilia / Thune shouldn't get a cut! Except, LL and users will benefit by "all payments going through Thune", since they will have more "payment methods".

Yeah, people need to check memes closely before posting.

My question was really about buying L$ (and selling, which doesn't impact me). If Thunes were to own the exchange RATE, that sounds bad.

When I first saw Angel (in whichever X-Men movie), I was very happy since I have RL angel wing tattoos.

Well, I would hope that only LL can define the exchange rate for L$/USD!

@Kathlen Onyx, I found it! It was the same song. They compete to see who can sing the highest. It gets quite..enthusiastic! This video is played in church every year or ao, as an "intro" before service.

Nope, I was never into Freebies! Thanks for the reference.

And, one would hope, herring.