Richie Kanto

Min, Sadly, your answer is no, LL will not do anything more to prevent copybotting. You see here the reason why; its users just do not see copybotting as anything LL can or should do anything about. This is, as I said before, a big reason why Second Life is failing and they just don't "get it". I could point out ending the open source nature of Second Life doesn't kill alternate viewers. LL already requires approval and a vetting process now to get an alternate viewer approved for use here. I see no reason they couldn't restrict the source code to only those who were approved first. This is just one example. There are solutions (several suggested in this thread) and while they might not stop all copybotting... showing they do more than the minimum the law forces them to do would perhaps convince creators that LL cared. Right now, it's clear they are on the side of those who copy other people's work and they really do not understand this as a problem. Fixing the problem first has to start with seeing it as a problem. Once identified, you can start to think of how to fix it and eventually make it at least better. I just don't really think LL sees it as a problem worth any time and effort to fix, and as most of the people here demonstrate, the most vocal in the SL community accept that copybotting is just part of Second Life that can't be fixed.

I wish LL would decide they want to at least try to do something. Everyone should understand that in part what made SL an interesting place where people wanted to be was creators and the ability of creative people to develop successful businesses here based on their artistic and creative abilities. Now... there is very little "new" here. Almost all of the good creators have left feeling it's not worth it to see their hard work constantly stolen and feeling LL encourages such theft with policies that favor the thieves in an apparent misguided belief that having more cheap content easily available is a good thing for their grid. The fact they do nothing about content theft beyond what they legally are forced to do does not mean there is nothing more that they could do. Instead of spending much of their time and resources breaking things that once worked, they could put more effort into shutting down programs that allow no copy items to be copied. Perhaps it's time to end the open source nature of SL. They could at the very least put some of their resources to actually helping creators bring copy bot users to court and recover damages, instead of making it harder for creators to do such. They could, when a copybotter is identified, make sure they show they do not tolerate such activity on their grid by punishing them finacially. They change their TOS when it suits them to do so, why not a change to TOS that says if you're caught copybotting you'll be fined $10,000 for each offense (or whatever maximum amount they could justify) and then bringing violators to court themselves to enforce their TOS and show they're serious? Perhaps that isn't practical in every case... but don't tell me for one minute there isn't anything LL can do. LL sayng they can do nothing about it is clearly just an excuse to justify inaction and their inability to see this as a problem and do something more than provide lip service is a major factor driving people away from Second Life. As the title says..... that's what I think.

The parcel previously discussed here has now been sold. Please contact Richie Kanto in world if you were interested for a listing of what's most currently available.

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Tea Garden Estates is offering.... A great opportunity to live on a beautiful corner 4096 sqm 937prim beachfront parcel Just 1600L a week or Monthly deals available This beautiful scenic parcel has great views of the sunrise, stunning landscaping and near by is Snuggles Forest, a glorious area for you to enjoy, with dancing and areas to relax. Come see where you'll want your home to be. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Romantic%20Moods/219/31/22

This parcel has it all. Beautifully decorated with a scenic forest theme. Your own private beach with perfect sunset views out over the water, and 50% more prims and land than a standard 4096m parcel. 2499L weekly maintenance for 6144 meters; Purchase by paying your first week of tier, and we still take lindens. No need for paypal or even to pay premium membership fees. Just pay your tier with us one week at a time, or longer term for a discounted rate, and you'll have a great place to live on a beautiful forested SIM. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Forest%20Dreams/47/227/22 Pictures below taken on the parcel for sale here:

Tea Garden Estates is offering.... A great opportunity to live on a beautiful corner 4096 sqm 937prim beachfront parcel Just 1600L a week or Monthly deals available This beautiful scenic parcel has great views of the sunrise, stunning landscaping and near by is Snuggles Forest, a glorious area for you to enjoy, with dancing and areas to relax. Come see where you'll want your home to be. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Romantic%20Moods/219/31/22

Come enjoy the beautiful sunsets on our scenic woodland themed sim. Secluded forest parcel with the added extra of your own beautiful beach. 6144 meter, 1405 prim corner parcel (50% more prims and land than a standard 4096m parcel). 2399L weekly maintenance; Purchase by paying your first week of tier, and we still take lindens. No need for paypal or even to pay premium membership fees. Just pay your tier with us one week at a time, or longer term for a discounted rate, and you'll have a great place to live on a beautiful forested SIM. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Forest%20Dreams/55/156/22 Pictures below taken on the parcel for sale here:

Come enjoy the beautiful sunsets on our scenic mountain woodland themed SIM. 6144 meter, 1405 prim corner parcel (50% more prims and land than a standard 4096m parcel). 2399L weekly maintenance; Purchase by paying your first week of tier, and we still take lindens. No need for paypal or even to pay premium membership fees. Just pay your tier with us one week at a time, or longer term for a discounted rate, and you'll have a great place to live on a beautiful forested SIM. IM Richie Kanto in world if you need details. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Forest%20Dreams/55/156/22 Pictures below taken on the parcel for sale here:

299L per week for a large private place to call home... several different designs to choose from each with up to 75 prims of your own to personalize and truly make this your space. No waiting... you'll be added into the group and thereby granted rights the moment you pay your first week's tier. Come pick your spot today! http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Kaskitayo/60/146/57

Come enjoy the beautiful sunsets on our scenic mountain woodland themed SIM. 12,288 meter, 2812 prim corner parcel (50% more prims and land than a standard 1/8th SIM, 8192m parcel). 4499L weekly maintenance; Purchase by paying your first week of tier, and we still take lindens. No need for paypal or even to pay premium membership fees. Just pay your tier with us one week at a time, or longer term for a discounted rate, and you'll have a great place to live on a beautiful forested SIM. IM Richie Kanto in world if you need details. Actual views below of the parcel you can own here:

Make your home on our beautiful scenic mountain woodland themed SIM. 8192 meter (1/8 SIM), 1875 prim parcel. 2699L weekly maintenance. LAST parcel available on this SIM so come grab it now before someone else does. Purchase price is your first week of tier - and we still take lindens. No need for paypal or even to pay premium membership fees. Just pay your tier with us one week at a time and you'll have a great place to live on a beautiful forested SIM. IM Richie Kanto in world if you need details. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Forest%20Dreams/171/202/21

299L per week for a large private place to call home... several different designs to choose from each with up to 75 prims of your own to personalize and truly make this your space. No waiting... you'll be added into the group and thereby granted rights the moment you pay your first week's tier. Come pick your spot today! http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Kaskitayo/60/146/57

The parcel advertised here is now sold. Contact Richie Kanto in world if interested for the latest list of similar parcels currently available.

Make your home on our beautiful scenic mountain woodland themed SIM. 8192 meter (1/8 SIM), 1875 prim parcel. 2699L weekly maintenance. Purchase price is your first week of tier - and we still take lindens. No need for paypal or even to pay premium membership fees. Just pay your tier with us one week at a time and you'll have a great place to live on a beautiful forested SIM. IM Richie Kanto in world if you need details.

Make your home on our beautiful scenic mountain woodland themed SIM. 8192 meter (1/8 SIM), 1875 prim parcel. 2699L weekly maintenance. Purchase price is your first week of tier - and we still take lindens. No need for paypal or even to pay premium membership fees. Just pay your tier with us one week at a time and you'll have a great place to live on a beautiful forested SIM. IM Richie Kanto in world if you need details. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Forest%20Dreams/171/202/21

1/4 homestead SIM 1999L to purchase, 1999L weekly tier after the first week. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bed%20of%20Roses/214/198/22 Contact Richie Kanto in world for details. ... and here's a photo taken in world from the SIM of the parcel being sold here:

299L per week for a large private place to call home... several different designs to choose from each with up to 75 prims of your own to personalize and truly make this your space. No waiting... you'll be added into the group and thereby granted rights the moment you pay your first week's tier. Come pick your spot today! http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Kaskitayo/60/146/57

Property listed here is now sold. Contact Richie Kanto in world if interested in similar properties currently available.

4096m parcel, 937 total prims, center parcel on private island SIM all decorated up and ready for your cabin in the woods. 1399L per week tier, buy the land with your first week's tier payment. Contact Richie Kanto in world for details. Images from the parcel advertised here:

299L per week for a large private place to call home... several different designs to choose from each with up to 75 prims of your own to personalize and truly make this your space. No waiting... you'll be added into the group and thereby granted rights the moment you pay your first week's tier. Come pick your spot today! http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Kaskitayo/60/146/57

Make your home on our beautiful scenic mountain woodland themed SIM. Two 8192 meter (1/8 SIM), 1875 prim parcels with great sunset views available for purchase. Purchase price is your first week of tier - and we still take lindens. No need for paypal or even to pay premium membership fees. Just pay your tier with us one week at a time and you'll have a great place to live on a beautiful forested SIM. IM Richie Kanto in world if you need details. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Forest%20Dreams/66/163/22

Make your home on our beautiful scenic mountain woodland themed SIM. Two 8192 meter (1/8 SIM), 1875 prim parcels with great sunset views available for purchase. Purchase price is your first week of tier - and we still take lindens. No need for paypal or even to pay premium membership fees. Just pay your tier with us one week at a time and you'll have a great place to live on a beautiful forested SIM. IM Richie Kanto in world if you need details. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Forest%20Dreams/66/163/22