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1. 2025 Second Life concurrency statistics are out

   I don't mind someone having an opinion on what would make me leave sl. I do reserve the right to tell them they are wrong. Remove IM and I would be out, feel free to tell me I wouldn't though.

2. Cool April Fools' joke... but there's a lot of truth behind it.

   I spent some time to catch up on this thread, and wanted to chime in. I’m really sorry that the joke didn’t land for some of you. While I didn’t have direct involvement with its creation, I know the team was aiming for something lighthearted and fun, and to poke at something we perceived as not being a big deal, but it is clear from some of the responses that it means more to some residents than they realized. I also want to clarify the notion of big announcements going out in that group. There is only one place for official announcements, and it is the official Second Life blogs and the forums. We do not operate or maintain any official inworld group for announcements, and anything important will always be shared through those channels so that everyone has equal access. I’ve seen a lot of discussion centered around a particular group. That group is not run by Linden Lab. It is a resident-run group. The Lindens and Moles you see there are typically people who work on or around Linden Homes and enjoy engaging with residents who share enthusiasm and interest in Belli/Linden Homes. Just running a quick search, there are over 300 groups with “Bellisseria” in the name, and this one has simply grown to be the largest (by a wide margin), which makes it a natural gathering place. Because it is resident-run, Linden Lab does not manage it or enforce rules within it. I understand that some people are frustrated with how it is run, whether that is related to bans, moderation, or tone, but it is not something we oversee or control. If you have concerns about how it is run, those are best directed to the group’s owners. I’ve also seen calls for Linden Lab to create an official inworld group. I do not think that is the right direction. A big part of Second Life is that residents build and shape their own communities. That sense of resident ownership and organic interaction is important, and something that I personally wish more Lindens felt like they were able to engage with overall, no matter the group subject. Many of us genuinely enjoy being inworld and engaging with the community wherever that happens naturally. When that participation is viewed through the lens of whether we are in the “right” groups or not, conversations like this thread can make those interactions feel more constrained than intended. The goal has always been to connect with residents in an organic way, not to give preference or endorsement of any one space, group or specific residents, over others. One thing I do want to be very clear about is access and control. No resident or resident-run group has the ability to return or remove content outside of land they control. The same applies to shared community spaces like the fairgrounds, Millbank, and other Bellisseria locations. These are managed by the Moles, and access is not dictated by any resident group. I appreciate everyone who has taken the time to share their perspective. At this point, the thread has run its course, so we’re going to leave it locked for now.

3. 5 letters game

   Bring olives, I need green fruit.

4. What are you listening to?

   Leonard Cohen covering "Hallelujah" in 2008 R.I.P. and keep singing, dear Canadian hero 🍁 ♥

5. What are you listening to?

   Peace Train covered by Playing For Change (a worldwide organization I have supported for over 17 years. it began with a compassionate American, wanting to help the world see how beautiful it is) featuring Yusuf a.k.a Cat Stevens himself!