Fleur Aurelia

So as not to disrupt the other threads I made a new one for this question. Basically, I have been trying to claim a nice chalet, nothing too fancy just a nice view and perhaps if I am lucky it will have a windmill quite near or a nice waterway. What I have noticed is that the same people time after time claim the best spots on each and every desirable region. They set up their add-ons, some do the garden and don't furnish the interior, some do the garden and interior, and one even advertises her decorating business on a billboard which is positioned in the garden of each of her homes. Initially I had thought that perhaps as they got better properties they'd give up existing ones so there would be the chance of a decent abandon, but no, they keep them all, which is fine and dandy and of course their spending more money and obviously more time stalking regions than I am, but how many chalet homes is enough for one typist - 5, 10, 50? Also these decorated houses which aren't inhabited look very nice (well some do) but as there's no one there they add nothing to the community feel. Of course I could get more alts, or just keep trying for better spots with what I have and hope I'm lucky, but weighing up the options I'd probably be better off renting some land.

I just went all out and bought the full set for 5K. I never seem to have the best luck with these things and I really wanted it so I figured this was the best way for me.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/REKA NUTMEG/91/201/1710 This is a LM to the kitchen set demo so that those who feel the need to can examine it. I bought the entire set because I LOVE it.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lorna Dunes/24/64/24 I put this one back a short time ago and it's still showing as Linden Home. It's a stilt on Land.

I just went and got one and it's absolutely lovely. I can see it fitting in with the decor in most of the Linden Homes. Thanks for pointing it out as I sometimes don't check Flickr and miss group notices. 😀

I don't actually think anyone is renting to anyone else. My issue is with paying for premium accounts and the way that some people seem to be able to land the more desirable spots because they have numerous alts all logged in at the same time. It's pretty sad if this thread does get shut down because surely as customers of Linden Lab paying for a premium service then one would think they'd be interested in our feedback. 99USD a year is not cheap whether it's for one alt or however many and just as the GOH'er is paying her money then so am I and surely my feedback and the others who have a similar point of view is valid? This is exactly why I am not paying to renew the 3 alts I have that are due to expire next week. On the subject of SL addiction. I too have been there. Back in the day my Husband had a high powered job and worked away a lot of the time and didn't have much time for me. I was dealing with health issues and bored so I started spending more and more time in SL and lots of money. I was renting very expensive land, I got involved in putting money into a club and also buying loads of items for my avatar and homes. Eventually my husband looked at the bank statements and was totally shocked at the thousands (yes thousands) of pounds I had gone through. Luckily we were able to afford it and with counselling and support I was able to give up SL entirely and I didn't play for a good couple of years. When the pandemic struck I was drawn back to SL as a way to pass the time and now I feel I'm in control of how I play and not the other way round. I do feel sorry for people who for whatever reason are caught up in addiction, whatever it is, I know I have an addictive personality and it's very hard, but closing down difficult conversations is not the way forward and surely as a company Linden Lab would want to be supportive and try to help individuals who have issues with hoarding Linden Houses by putting mitigations in place to avoid this happening not just taking their money. As the saying goes we are all real people behind the avatars.

Someone said further back on the thread to give it time as the serious GOH's never hang onto anything for long. It just doesn't make me feel good to have paid for Premium then have to hope that a GOH'er will give up a decent spot in a couple of days or a week, and thats after it's been rejected by them and all their friends that it just might get tossed back. I just want a fair crack at a decent spot during the release. Also someone else said not to say unkind things. I think that if the GOH'er with the numerous alts is a friend then go talk to her about how your concerned by the vast amount of money and time she's putting into her addiction to having the prime spots as that's what a friend would do - unless of course they are benefitting from said behaviours.

I took at look at your in-world profile and noticed that your account is not premium so I presume your Linden Home is on another account/s? It just seems interesting to me that you have a lot to say about premium and how it works yet aren't paying for it on Milk's account as she's been No Payment Info On File since 2009!

Totally agree. I'm dropping three premium accounts that are up for renewal this weekend. I used to get excited by a new release and trying to get a decent spot but like you my mood turns sour when the same people turn up time after time and claim the best spots.

I totally agree with you and also feel it's an abuse of the system.

I tried to get one but of course the GOH's player took the most desirable locations as per.

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Nott/88/108/0 I'm going to put this extremely lovely Victorian, set in a beautiful area back @ 4.30 AM SLT.

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Catherine/168/140/0 I'm just away to put this adorable little trad back.

Someone in Belli chat just asked Patch if there were any plans to update the Trads. [13:36] Patch Linden: Yes Anvyre, after we get through some more types we have a plan to circle back around to them and do some updates [13:39] Patch Linden: Open floorplan Trads is probably the biggest update we'll give them along with some other goodies

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lookout Below/108/184/0 Stilt On Pier. Putting this one back now.

I presume you have a premium account?

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sundae Afternoon/124/228/0 Putting back another Stilt On Pier that I just caught this morning.

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Montoya/72/176/0 I'm just away to put this Stilt Home on Pier back in the next few moments.

You live and learn. Last year when I was new to Belli I had no idea you could change house models or that one of the log cabin models could be rotated. I must have gone through quite a few houses looking for the perfect spot with the exact model of house on it I wanted. 🙈

What's wrong with a camper? There wasn't a lot of choice yesterday so I clicked and got a beauty of a camper. It's set in it's own little private area and I'm thrilled. The camper areas are all beautifully landscaped and some people prefer them to the other themes.

I think this is it Sarah. https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/BAZARStockholm-Bed-PG/16788252

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sundae Afternoon/164/228/0 I'll put this lovely Stilt Home on Pier back at 8.15AM Second Life time.

Screenshot Or It Didn't Happen! 😂

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Harpoon/200/44/0 Putting this Stilt home on Pier back in a couple of mins. (End of the Pier too!) Lovely spot for someone. 😃 ETA - ... And it's taken!