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Linden Lab Executive Chairman Oberwolf Linden said one of things he admires about virtual worlds, SL in particular, is how incredibly equalizing they are across so many features of human beings. He said unless you choose to disclose it we don't know your gender, your race, your religion...and that there's a beauty to that. And coming back to commerce, he says that 80% of the top earners in SL are women. "When everyone is equal, those that have the best offering, work the hardest, work the smartest, whatever it is...can provide for themselves in ways that in the physical world it's just not possible. There just is not the same opportunity in the physical world for people to increase their particularly monetary social economic status as easy as it is to do in the virtual world". He is enthusiastic about this vision of SL, extended from Philip Linden's vision, as a participant in building equality around the globe. He says it is a valiant purpose and mission. Personally, when someone says they have equality as their mission they have my vote! Does everyone think this is an important vision for a virtual world company? How does SL compare to other virtual world companies regarding a mission? And practically, how well does SL achieve this mission? How might we, as residents (or LL as a company), create more equality if we find it lacking in SL, either monetarily or socially? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94R1-OeQmJg&t=1s Comments on equality begin at almost the 1:30.00 mark

(Photo by Patch Linden) Today is the kickoff for Second Pride, and as we all know, things are going to be a little different this year. In the wake of many canceled celebrations in the physical world, we hope to make this Pride Month extra special, because the dignity in representation is priceless. Pride celebrations have become more and more inclusive over the years, going from gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender representations to a broader spectrum of gender expression and orientations. The phrase “Silence is Complicity” has appeared on many banners over the last week, and that sentiment certainly rings true with us. In recognition of intersectionality and the importance of allyship, the organizers have declared that this year’s theme is “together.” We all face different challenges, but standing up for each other provides the strength to keep going. Come help us put the unity in community ❤️ There are so many awesome events scheduled to celebrate love and equality. In addition to Second Pride, be sure to visit several of the simultaneous Pride celebrations going on across the grid including London Pride, Burrow Pride Fest, Pride Festival SL, and SL Pride at Home. Check out our LGBTQ+ and Pride community pages to see even more featured regions.

Did you know March is Women's History Month in the US? I didn't until I read this article: https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/causes-gender-equality/i-am-a-man-and-im-a-feminist-heres-why/ar-BB10xiqT?li=BBnb7Kz https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women's_History_Month Why is it I never get these memos?* *rhetorical

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