Category Archives: Business
Have I Reached The Party To Whom I Am Speaking?
Apparently, Linden Lab® is introducing a new feature for Second Life® users, called “AvaLine” (I’m not sure if there should be an ®, a ™, or what after that word, so sorry, LL), which will allow people to dial a … Continue reading
The Era “Just After Sunset” Opens
Well, it will probably come as a surprise to no one that I am back in the club business, along with master hostess Selena. Lexx tasked us with developing a new club for the Lexxotica parcel previously occupied by Lexxistential … Continue reading
BZZZT! WRONG!
Just two days after I posted my call to Linden Lab™ to cut the crap and make the Second Life™ Grid, you know, actually work, they’ve proven they can’t listen worth a damn: Today we are very happy to share … Continue reading
Drop Dead, Part Deux: Openspace Sim Owners, BOHICA
Apparently it wasn’t enough for Linden Lab® to screw over owners of regular sims by dropping the price, thus pretty well ensuring that sim owners like Lexx would stand zero chance of ever recovering their investment. Now it’s time for … Continue reading
Filed under Business, Current Events
The Coming Disneyfication of Second Life
In the wake of the conclusion of the Second Life® Fifth Birthday Celebration–and especially in the wake of the remarks made by Linden Lab® board member Mitch Kapor on the 7th, as well as certain other announcements–one is left with … Continue reading
Filed under Business, Current Events, Philosophy, Politics
LL to Island Owners: Drop Dead
Or, as Lexx would put it…“Blow me.” Linden Lab®©™ announced yesterday a big break in the price of private island sims…now regular islands will be going for US$1000, down from US$1675, and “open space” (low prim) sims will drop in … Continue reading
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How Not To Run An Event
Recently, I was asked to DJ an event at another club, which I agreed to do and for which I was paid my standard rate. However, when I got to the site of the gig, I found that certain things … Continue reading
LexxCore: The Next Step To Total Grid Domination
In conjunction with Ms. Alexzandria Aeon, I am pleased to announce the development of LexxCore, a Second Life land management and entertainment conglomerate serving the needs of Residents everywhere. LexxCore is now running on its first sim, Lexxotica, a new … Continue reading
One Door Closes, Another Opens
Well, turns out you can’t keep a club owner down…and when Samaria, my daughter as well as Danielle’s, got a wild idea and some land to build it on, I threw my support behind the idea. And the idea has … Continue reading
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It’s Time
As of today, The Gin Rummy is closed for business. All upcoming events have been canceled. The building itself is gone, not a trace of it left behind. Our 13-1/2 month run is now officially at an end. OK, to … Continue reading
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