As We See It
Linden Presence in Second Life
The world of Second Life is growing by leaps and bounds. As the number of Residents continues to increase, the number of Linden Lab employees is inevitably becoming a smaller and smaller percentage of the total population. This has prompted many Residents to ask "Where are all the Lindens these days?"
While Lindens are constantly working behind the scenes to improve Second Life, we are unfortunately not always very visible to the general public. When actually logged into Second Life, we often set our online status as "not visible in search" simply because we are focusing on completing a specific task as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, it's very difficult to keep up with the huge number of IMs we always receive if we make our status visible in public search.
Spending time actually using Second Life and meeting Residents has always been important to Lindens. We love holding in-world meetings to discuss specific issues, as well as just getting to know Residents personally whenever we can. And as Second Life grows, we want to make sure Residents know we are not just working invisibly behind the curtain, but also participating in and exploring the world.
One place you can often find us these days is an area on the mainland called the "Linden Village." Pathfinder Linden originally started the Village because he felt it was important for Lindens to have a presence on the mainland, giving Residents an opportunity to learn more about us by exploring our homes. The Village also gives Lindens a chance to own land next to each other, thereby creating meetings spaces where they can interact with Residents. Additionally, the Village is intentionally located immediately around the Waterhead Welcome Area which encourages exploration by new Residents.
Just these past few weeks we have been drastically expanding the Linden Village area due to many Lindens expressing a new interest in having a visible presence in Second Life. Many more of us have moved into the area and are setting up homes and meeting spaces. Some of us are even starting to hold regular "in-world office hours." It's a Linden Village Renaissance!
In the coming weeks, we're going to work on spreading the word and sharing more details about the Linden Village. Keep your eyes out for new in-world kiosks placed around the mainland and events in the event calendar. Feel free to stop by the Waterhead Welcome Area to begin your exploration! Connecting with people in Second Life is so valuable when done face to face (avatar to avatar), and by expanding projects like the Linden Village, we hope to do as much of it as possible in the future. See you in Second Life!
Eclectic Elegance
Second Life is home to a growing number of accomplished aestheticians whose content will make you... content! Whether you're looking to be inspired or just wanna get some standout stuff, keep an eye on these unique stars:
- Nomasha Syaka's Guitar
Word's been getting out all around Second Life about this 255-prim, exquisitely sculpted wonder. As a new high standard for musical instruments in SL, it's rock and roll time! - Kru Flan's Costumes
Kru does many things well, from poses to clothes to rabbits to robots. Among her highlights is the 'Katz' female tuxedo, which comes with a varied selection of ties. - Zoe Llewelyn's Doll Avatars
Zoe's dolls are a triumph of style and substance. Two quasi-Victorian choices are available, both complete sets with 'unique accessories' and even a back-story! - milki Unknown's Car-toon Avatars
VROOM! Milki's free Reindeer Racer was seen making the rounds during the holidays and now, you can check out the whole set of cuteness! Drive on, baby. - Ash Garden's Hat
A Hopping Corpse may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of classy headwear, but this flexiprim'ed haunter is modifiable for your tastes.
Check out Resident Art and discover more Galleries
The Linden Gallery of Resident Art can be found in the Linden Village area. It exists to raise general awareness about Resident created artwork and other galleries. Check out the crazy hypercube, interactive sculptures, photography, and drawings while you relax on the waterfront. Be sure to click on the "Galleries of Second Life" kiosk to get a fantastic notecard listing landmarks to dozens of Resident run galleries all across the world!
Take an old-fashioned Balloon Tour of Linden Village
This peaceful balloon tour was designed specifically for new Residents, and is great for couples or small groups. Just climb aboard, say "go," and you'll be gently floating across the Ambleside region of the Linden Village on a 10 minute guided tour. The balloon will describe the surrounding area in open chat during your voyage, pointing out the different homes and meeting areas of the various Lindens who have land in the area. After your tour, grab some popcorn on the landing pad and have a seat while sipping some pink lemonade and chat with friends. Old fashioned goodness! Visit today.
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