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starr36
Platinum Member
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 Posted - 01/25/2008 : 08:29:11
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I remember a while back, someone posted a question about having avatars.
I have been quiet on this forum for a year now, because, well, I'm addicted to Second Life.
Second Life (if you don't know) is a digital society where you can run a business, hangout, go clubbing, etc but what's pretty cool, is a thriving crop of live musicians performing there.
Wouldn't it freaking rock to have bossarea in Secondlife, where you could all stick your PC mic in front of your amp and jam (Lag would likely kills jamming) or conduct workshops and teach how to use effects... hear a DC-2 vs a DC-3??? And interract in live chat (voice OR text???)
(this is not an ad for secondlife)
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 01/25/2008 : 08:50:38
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quote:
Originally posted by starr36
I remember a while back, someone posted a question about having avatars.
I have been quiet on this forum for a year now, because, well, I'm addicted to Second Life.
Second Life (if you don't know) is a digital society where you can run a business, hangout, go clubbing, etc but what's pretty cool, is a thriving crop of live musicians performing there.
Wouldn't it freaking rock to have bossarea in Secondlife, where you could all stick your PC mic in front of your amp and jam (Lag would likely kills jamming) or conduct workshops and teach how to use effects... hear a DC-2 vs a DC-3??? And interract in live chat (voice OR text???)
(this is not an ad for secondlife)
Hi starr36
Good to see you back for a while at least...?
And meant in the nicest possible way....
Bossarea -- is my Second Life.....
I hope you don't mind me asking...
How many Linden or real dollars have you spent here in Secondlife?
what is the Linden exchange rate?
Did you buy land & home? what have been your achievements there?
Do you trade in any goods?
Regards Dr. Bob |
Edited by - Dr. Bob on 01/25/2008 08:52:33 |
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starr36
Platinum Member
Canada
1172 Posts |
Posted - 01/25/2008 : 21:07:52
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Good Questions!
First, i joined second life because I work in banking, and I was curious about the virtual economy - but, you see ... you get ah "distracted"
I have only put $10.00 USD = 2500 lindens, rate is roughly between 250/270:1 - I have played various chance games like Trivia and some 'moneyballs" and well, I think the most of money I had, was about $3500 Lindens, and i'm down to $1600 Lindens. I have done very well getting great clothes and everything else free, so that is not an issue.
I never bought land because the tier fees are too high, ie. for any amount of land that is useful, it would be at least coming in at over $10USD per month.
I am haae not engaged in business at all, as I don't have anytime. It is a very time consuming place.
The biggest problem is that they created a cross over to Real World with the currency being pegged to the US Dollar. There are NO regluating authorities in SL, so they have had to ban Gambling, and recenlty there were failurs of Banks becaues the blatantly performed Ponzi schemes. Had the USD and LInden never been linked, there would nt have been a fraud. One of the bank, reportedly had collected 200Million lindens or about $750,000 Real USD worth, and ran off with the money. The promised interest rates of 10% and up per month. A big fiasco, because people want to sue Linden Labs or whatever. I think the place is a total buyer beware situation so those who got burned on a Ponzi scheme always get burned because of their own greed.
It just requires an enormous amount of time to engage in any real commerce, but there are peeps who do that.
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Racer X
Silver Member
USA
299 Posts |
Posted - 01/26/2008 : 00:45:10
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Forgive me. What is the purpose of a digital society ? What purpose does it serve ? I recently posed this issue to someone wanting
that moronic "game" Guitar Hero. Think how good you could be on a real guitar instead of a toy. Life is for living in the real world,
not a made up pretend land. I am incredibly cynical about this crap.
You said yourself Starr36, " I am addicted to Second Life. " What is
so wrong with the First ?
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starr36
Platinum Member
Canada
1172 Posts |
Posted - 02/09/2008 : 01:11:32
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great questions
think of a computer game, that you can play with thousands of people that you can create a new society in. You can build structures, create businesses, hone your programming and artistic design skills.
the disturbing part is ... there are peeps who live there 12-15 hours a day. THAT is a problem. I am not 'addicted' like that at all.
thats it.
either you like that or not.
it has nothing really to do with NOT wanting to live here at all; just a really unique type of interactive chat game environment.
that's it. and its a lot of fun! |
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starr36
Platinum Member
Canada
1172 Posts |
Posted - 02/24/2008 : 19:00:24
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Yes, Dr. Bob. this forum is your second life.
I remember when you joined, and now, 2223 posts.
You are insane .... but I hope your insanity sticks around because you always offer fabulous advice and have a great knowledge of all things effects.
Never stop contributing.
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 02/25/2008 : 07:42:40
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quote:
Originally posted by starr36
Yes, Dr. Bob. this forum is your second life.
I remember when you joined, and now, 2223 posts.
You are insane .... but I hope your insanity sticks around because you always offer fabulous advice and have a great knowledge of all things effects.
Never stop contributing.
.... have a great day.
Hi starr36
Thanks -- you make me 
I feel that, I get just as much back from the forum as I contribute.
Some of the pedal tricks & tips that you guys pass on, can only be found in places like this, & are worth their weight in GOLD
Not to mention, how many people here have shared their wealth of knowledge & schematics with me.
And all of the members that PM me, with everything from interesting links to life stories & their private composition, & pedal & family photos.
One of the great hidden features of this forum,
is that least, everyone here respects each other.
As for the 2223 posts...
I just type fast...
And my Sped redin haz improvd, nd mi comprenshone nd spellin iz evan got betta ...
Thanks again
Regards Dr. Bob
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starr36
Platinum Member
Canada
1172 Posts |
Posted - 02/25/2008 : 08:52:41
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... and humour to boot.
An awesome contributor. Thank-you again. |
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seansdadj
Copper Member
USA
7 Posts |
Posted - 03/03/2008 : 18:50:33
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I wanna try out Second Life. How do I go about being apart of it?
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DeFrag
Moderator
USA
3409 Posts |
Posted - 03/03/2008 : 20:49:44
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Signed up & tried http://www.forumwarz.com this weekend. It was kinda neat, kinda lame.
Anyone else? |
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