Archive for 'Virtual Business, Finance and Economics'
SL’s Economic Statistics Hold Steady
by Jessica Holyoke Positive Monthly Linden Flow growth stays positive There are a number of theories flying back and forth regarding the state of the Second Life economy, with some advocating for less regulation as a means to make the economy flourish, and others arguing that the performance of a company is the same thing [...]
Full StoryLL Voids Zorkmid Gambling!
Lab changes its mind about Z$ gambling scheme — was Zara Linden overruled? by Pixeleen Mistral, National Affairs desk 1Z$ = 1L$ — now closed until further notice Second Life’s Z$ casinos disappeared Monday, after the Linden game gods apparently changed their minds about the legality of the Zorkmid Z$ gambling system. Z$ casino owners [...]
Full StoryCasino Gambling Returns To Second Life
Does Linden Lab approve of gambling for Z$s purchased with L$s ? by Pixeleen Mistral, National Affairs desk Z$s cannot be converted to L$s — so you can cash out here Just over a year ago, Linden Lab banned gambling in Second Life, a change that sent the in-world economy into a tailspin as virtual [...]
Full StoryOne-Hour Abortion Clinic Opens In Second Life Mall
Mall cop says Minerva Linden deleted prim fetus after pro-life group abuse reports –W-Hat Goons’ Whatview Valley Mall also features Apple Store, Rei’s Rocks, Invisible Prim store by Pixeleen Mistral, National Affairs desk teens welcome Shoppers in WHAT sim will be pleased to learn that the conveniently located Whatview Valley Mall claims to have Second [...]
Full StorySecond Life Herald Opens Lively Office
by Idoru Wellamn, staff writer Pixeleen Mistral today announced that the Second Life Herald is expanding it’s “always fairly unbalanced” coverage of the most vital virtual worlds’ news, by opening a branch office in Lively – internet advertising behemoth Google’s first step toward monetizing the immersive social experience. Ms. Mistral relaxes in a goth chair [...]
Full StorySecond Life Image Tarnished by Users?
RiversRunRed CEO warns against allowing residents to create 3D content by Pixeleen Mistral, National Affairs desk MIT Technology Review writer Brian White advises the metaverse that users may make “shoddy and even offensive content” if allowed to create in 3D worlds — sentiments echoed by the CEO of RiversRunRed Justin Bovington who praised internet advertising [...]
Full StoryAOL Tightens Belt, Massively Chokes Off SL News?
“Massively Staff” blogs for free at AOL properties after gaming writers are told to stop posting by Idoru Wellman, staff writer Techcrunch reports that AOL has savagely cut their blogging empire’s staff, chopping personel budgets up to 25% and telling writers to take a few weeks off while they wait and see if they have [...]
Full StoryEverett Linden Exposes Penis at SL5B!!!
Linden staffer discovers PG-Penis — leading in-world economic indicators turn strongly positive by Kris Dibou & Pixeleen Mistral Marble PG-P OK, wooden boobs– no way! Game gods roil virtual commodities markets The first signs of an economic turnaround in the mining industry were evident today, as the overseas futures market in marble textures went wild. [...]
Full StoryLL – Please Take My Money!!!
Sayden Westland has Second Life billing problems I HATE SECOND LIFE!!! Well, actually I LOVE IT, but I need help and cant find anyone to help me. I have submitted support tickets, left notecards at the info center and for numerous Lindens, talked with experienced residents, endlessly searched the info island and help desks and [...]
Full StoryESC to IRS: We Want Beef!!!
Giff Constable and Michael Morton refuse to repay workers for taxes the IRS says the Sheep should pay by Pixeleen Mistral, National Affairs desk After acknowledging an IRS ruling stating Second Life in-world greeters the Electric Sheep Company employed to help visitors to the CSI:NY metaverse/television cross promotional event are ESC employees rather than contractors, [...]
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