Socially|Mundane

I could swear I've blogged about this too many times to count, so I won't bother going into this blog's history to link back to all those posts, except for the one where I actually predicted this exact policy action.

Needless to say that the Linden Mainland will will become PG from east to west, north to south. At least in those public areas that can be seen when dropping-in from the sky out of a teleport from somewhere else, or while going on one of those always sunny, beautiful, perfect sunsets we never get tired of.

As I've said before, M Linden and Linden Lab by extension will take the tact of Disneyland and Disney World and EuroDisney and all the other Disney theme parks across the planet: "This is the happiest place on earth. Whether you goddamned like it or not."

I mentioned way back when that the hammer was dropping:

Amazing Fortune-teller Ari said:"Rather, by overhaul, I'm referring to Linden Lab's 'interference' with the residents of Second Life - how things are done, what is and is not allowed. In other words: governance. Thing will be tightening up, I have no doubt. The proverbial noose is slipping tighter as it were."

Now comes the blow:

Upcoming Changes for Adult Content: "At the same time, we must ensure that all Residents can enjoy the virtual world. In particular, it has become clear that some Residents are interested in pursuing certain ‘Adult’ activities in Second Life that others would rather not casually encounter. 

"To address this, over the next few months, we will need to implement some changes around Adult content to ultimately give all Residents more control over their Second Life experiences.  We believe we can implement a better system than we have now for managing this content -- one that is respectful of everyone’s personal preferences, yet does not detract from the creativity and passion that define Second Life"

Good thing I own a private sim - they won't dare tell the privates what they can and can't do. Else the Openspace abandonment bail-out exodus wave won't hold a candle to the numbers of jumpers in that case.

Read my original prediction, made seven months ago.
(And I did mention the whole frog in a pot of water scenario.)

Now - because too many take me more seriously than I take myself: this new whatever they are doing thing is a good thing. Hence, this one goes into the "Promising" category. To fully understand what Linden Lab®©℗™℠ is intending to do, read their blog entry in full and actually try to understand what they are saying, instead of reacting in a knee-jerk way, like a drooling childish idiot.

via Official Second Life Blog: "Upcoming Changes for Adult Content"