Are SL users ethnocentric?

A fascinating discussion on SL as one of many multiplayer experiences can be found at raphkoster.com - if you’re interested in sociology (and who wouldn’t be!) then have a read through. The premise of the article is that SL residents could perhaps learn a lot of useful lessons from other MMOs.

Ethnocentrism is an issue i both SL and RL - I actually believe the ethnocentrism that occurs within SL is pronounced. I mean, this site essentially exists to spport one group within SL. Is that a bad thing?

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Nothing like a good dose of economic forecasting

Does economic forecasting get you aroused? Nah, me either. That said, Linden’s release of some in-world economic data actually makes interesting reading.

The main point being taken from the information by residents seems to be proof that non-premium users are contributing to the financial success (or otherwise) of SL. What it also shows is the business discipline being applied behind the scenes at Linden, which makes any longer-term grid glitches even less forgivable if they’ve had even an inkling of the growth thats been occurring…

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It’s beginning to feel a lot like Xmas

Three more concierges in-world should help in a big way. It’s good to see the recruitment continuing although it’d be reasonable to hope there’s a whole swarm of other people in the recruitment queue as well.

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Linden increase PR liasion with users

Linden have announced a rotating roster of Linden staff available to communicate changes in grid status and the like, as the issues occur. Although it’s no substitute for a more reliable SL experience, at least knowing what the issues are in a more timely manner can only be a positive thing….

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Get a room, will you?

Starwood Hotels have their new Hotel Brand, Aloft in-world and you can do the full tour. I have to say, the rooms are quite different to the usual hotel room, though in the end all hotels have that soulless quality….

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Town Hall - let’s have a barbie!

Linden are holding another Town Hall on December 20th at 2.30 pm, which converts to December 21st at 9.30am Sydney time.

SLOz will post a transcript of the meeting as it happens if you can’t log in yourself at the time.

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Linden announce Japanese speaking liasion

Linden today announced the employment of Rika Linden, a Japanese speaking liasion person. It’s encouraging to see the growth of multi-lingual capability in-world. I personally believe an Australian liasion person is probably needed as we speak real English and it may not be understood by other alleged English speakers

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