The new draconian SL TOS - A boon for opensim?
Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2013 1:55 pm
So, everyone must have heard the general commotion being kicked up by the new SL TOS. I don't know what the hell they are thinking, but I can safely say as a creator that I wont be bringing any more products to market while that clause exists.
My immediate reaction was something along the lines of "well screw this, I guess I am off to Kitely for good!", but it got me thinking how this is one of those moments that comes along from time to time that can really help to leverage the message of the Opensim community. I already know about Kitely, so it is my natural choice. But I was talking to a fellow merchant last night and fount that although they know about Kitely, they are still stuck thinking the usual misconceptions about opensim in general.
When I told them the real deal, they were quite intrigued how professional and organized this service is becoming. In particular that you don't need to use the in-world currency if you don't want to.
The way I sell it is "Yes, its kind of like SL in 2005, which means there is opportunity to be found for people with talent and a first mover advantage for niche product makers. Don't you want to be in BEFORE the boom? Because from a merchant perspective, if there is any chance of recapturing the halcyon days of SL, Kitley is it. Even if it shines only half as bright, better that than this slow decline into oblivion. Yes, the users are not there YET, but hey, its SL in 2005, right? and I have far more faith in the Kitely team than I ever had in LL. They deliver what they promise". Usually I am met with begrudging curiosity
So I would encourage anyone with any connections to creators in SL to get back in there and get talking to them. This latest incident has given many pause for serious reflection, and this is when people are most open to new ideas.
My immediate reaction was something along the lines of "well screw this, I guess I am off to Kitely for good!", but it got me thinking how this is one of those moments that comes along from time to time that can really help to leverage the message of the Opensim community. I already know about Kitely, so it is my natural choice. But I was talking to a fellow merchant last night and fount that although they know about Kitely, they are still stuck thinking the usual misconceptions about opensim in general.
When I told them the real deal, they were quite intrigued how professional and organized this service is becoming. In particular that you don't need to use the in-world currency if you don't want to.
The way I sell it is "Yes, its kind of like SL in 2005, which means there is opportunity to be found for people with talent and a first mover advantage for niche product makers. Don't you want to be in BEFORE the boom? Because from a merchant perspective, if there is any chance of recapturing the halcyon days of SL, Kitley is it. Even if it shines only half as bright, better that than this slow decline into oblivion. Yes, the users are not there YET, but hey, its SL in 2005, right? and I have far more faith in the Kitely team than I ever had in LL. They deliver what they promise". Usually I am met with begrudging curiosity
So I would encourage anyone with any connections to creators in SL to get back in there and get talking to them. This latest incident has given many pause for serious reflection, and this is when people are most open to new ideas.