Browsing back over some previous stories we've run, it reinforced to me again just how more secretive Linden Lab have become in the past year or so. There's a growing list of communication mechanisms that have gone by the wayside: 1. The monthly population metrics are no longer supplied in anywhere near the detail they used to. We used to report monthly on the number of … [Read more...] about The growing secrecy
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Linden Lab blabs about the blog.
<sarcasm>Linden Lab display their aptitude with resources and their grasp of technologies once again with their plans to close down the current main blog and forums and replace the software behind them.</sarcasm>. It seems unfortunate that this company, which we rely on to produce the product we desire, keeps behaving like it had its head chopped off. Do they figure … [Read more...] about Linden Lab blabs about the blog.
Future freedom loss creeps up unawares?
Above and beyond Second Life's many attractions, many residents prize the ability to make and enjoy user-created content. It is the main thing that separates Second Life from the profusion of other virtual worlds making their appearance, both recently and further in the past. Nonetheless, Linden Lab is pushing for a more "mainstream" approach. Does this spell out the demise of … [Read more...] about Future freedom loss creeps up unawares?
Linden Lab zones out.
Jack Linden has made a heads-up post about new policies to be implemented concerning zoning and advertising on the Mainland sims in Second Life. There is no word yet on when these policies will be enforced, just a brief message intended to reduce panic and confusion when further announcements are made in the future. Unfortunately, the post itself brings with it much confusion, … [Read more...] about Linden Lab zones out.
Second Life immaturity – bell curve bungling.
Second Life is going through a troubling phase. It has entered young adulthood, but is still acting like a teenager - occasionally like a teething two-year-old in a tantrum. Unfortunately, Linden Lab has a very different view about where the Second Life product stands with regards to its consumers: they believe that they are providing a frontier product to the disorganized … [Read more...] about Second Life immaturity – bell curve bungling.