Echo Shoreman

Except that numbers are exponential and, although I am IN NO WAY a developer or coder, it seems they could change the line of code that keeps it at a 4 digit numerical code, into a 5 or 6 or 200 digit numerical code. Doesn't it? The bottom line is, My FIRST and LAST name works when I log in. So does hundreds of thousands of others. I don't see anything broken here except the good people of Linden Lab. I get a very strong feeling they are only failing to implement the return of last names to counter the huge influx of new alts that would invariably happen over night. They don't want any more alts. They want new accounts (naturally). I think if this is the case, if they look at the bigger picture, there is still no question last names should return. Yes there would be a ton of new alts that only get used once in awhile. But -- in the long run more people would want to join and *key word* STAY in SL if they had a normal name. And yes I couldn't agree more that we deserve some specifics as to why this is such a difficult task. Just give an explanation Rod "Linden" Humble. Our smallish RL brains can handle it, I promise.

Here is Rod's latest update on this issue. rodvik.linden so I posted here http://community.secondlife.com/t5/Your-Avatar/Update-Last-Names-Roundtable/td-p/1409403 lets keep the chat here though. Feels better. He was referring to his page where not a lot of people were aware of a discussion going on. He says "Low key and direct feedback off the radar, I like that." Of course, then you only have 15 opinions instead of 1000's. Wait. This is better because..? If there are more mistakes being made by the Linden's it will remain "off the radar". Oh, gotcha. There apparently is the idea of having a hyphenated name now, for example "Echo-Shoreman" and trying to remove where the last name of "Resident" is noticeable. (So everyone may have to scramble to register their first AND last name before a new resident snaps it up. Brilliant. He goes on to say "Secondly we will be taking steps to remove more places where the dreaded “resident” last name appears inworld. If you have any places where you see it often that we might have missed it would be good to hear." As if the mere sight of the name Resident is causing an uproar. Do the Linden's even use Second Life on a regular or personal basis?!? It seems they just don't get it. The update goes on to talk about "frontier feelings" and mainland which makes absolutely no sense to me. I can see they are trying every odd idea to fix a major screw-up with the last name situation, but If they hear anything at all, I hope they hear this: It has nothing to do with mainland, new shiney things, or hyphens and odd characters added to names. Adding a nice free side dish to a horrid meal doesn't make the meal taste better OR distract from the price. To me the best solution is using Resident as another last name in a list to choose from like before. If you can't do that, for God's sake don't touch anything until you can do that. And keep trying! Thanks for the rant space - I'm so highly disappointed right now.

Hey thanks for that link Irene! Kudos. :matte-motes-nerdy:

Also, as far as when I mentioned taking a poll - I didn't mean bring back the ranking system. I was talking about a poll. For example, something like this: Would you like to see last names return to SL? ⃞ yes ⃞ no ⃞ I don't care. Would you like to see it return as it used to be or would you prefer to see an improvement such as mesh names, 3-D names, or some other alternative? ⃞ The same as it used to be, and bring them back ASAP! ⃞ Improvements welcome! Take your time!

I absolutely agree that it seems "the powers that be" are concerned about looking bad or admitting fault. But - everyone already agrees it is bad, and they are at fault i.e. responsible for a terrible idea. That much is a concensus lol... But, like any good business reliant upon customers and customer service: When there is an obvious problem, you fix it and fix it QUICK. I have worked with the public, business matters and services offered my entire teen and adult life. In order to keep business going well and increasing, you can't sit back worrying about saving face when you're losing your ass in the meantime. People don't want to sign up for SL in the first place, let alone stay and 'play' when their main form of initial identity (their name) is ugly/stupid/annoying -(or fill in your own descriptor). If you have something that works, and you mess it up, just put it right again, period. Seems to be too simple for them to understand at "the lab". When you have thousands complaining, and asking for a remedy... there is no need to take 6 months or longer to fix something so simple. I am glad that we can all come on to discuss this though Just would like to see some sort of progress... anything. Oh, and happy March 1st. :matte-motes-impatient:

I have to quote Ceka here in her comment that she's afraid they may "over butter the buscuit" - I'ts a last name. A simple thing. I really don't care - strike that - don't WANT some 3D rainbow glow-in-the-dark name that is annoying to see on the screen. Just a name. A normal last name. I mean, am I the only one wondering how 'extraordinary' the Linden's can make this? It's just a simple last name. I mean... mesh names? lol... Just bring back last names. If you come up with something genius later, work out the bugs first, maybe take a poll, then try it out. Forgive me but I am trying to see the rhyme or reason for creating some crazy ordeal with names and it's just beyond me.

Breaking News?? At 10 minutes until February 13 2012, west coast America time, it's a solid TWO MONTHS since this post. Any *real* news yet? I am all ears.

Hi all, I hope I am posting this in the right area. I have a question about business ownership. I am being hired in a new business where part of my salary is ownership of 20% of the revenue. My question is, how do we add me as owner where I automatically obtain 20% of the revenue, and am able to see the accounting etc. There will be many areas on a sim where linden will potentially be paid. I understand permissions on land etc, but as far as individual items that customers will pay their linden into, is there a way to divide it percentage-wise? Is there some scripted system for sale or able to be implemented? I am really hoping there is some really straight-forward and easy approach out there that we both feel comfortable with. Thank you to any expert advice anyone has to offer, we obviously want to get this right the first time! Any and all suggestions and advice about this is greatly appreciated! Thanks!!