Comments on: ABC island hits a snag http://www.metaversejournal.com/2007/05/22/abc-island-hits-a-snag/ Coverage of news, issues and events occurring in virtual worlds or those who create those worlds Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:32:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: A year ago on The Metaverse Journal : The Metaverse Journal - Australia’s Virtual World News Service http://www.metaversejournal.com/2007/05/22/abc-island-hits-a-snag/comment-page-1/#comment-93997 A year ago on The Metaverse Journal : The Metaverse Journal - Australia’s Virtual World News Service Wed, 21 May 2008 14:21:41 +0000 http://www.sloz.info/2007/05/22/abc-island-hits-a-snag/#comment-93997 [...] Island hit a snag, garnering a fair amount of mainstream media attention, claims of griefing attacks and the odd [...] [...] Island hit a snag, garnering a fair amount of mainstream media attention, claims of griefing attacks and the odd [...]

]]> By: Virtual Worlds and Australia 2007 Part 1 : The Metaverse Journal - Australia’s Virtual World News Service http://www.metaversejournal.com/2007/05/22/abc-island-hits-a-snag/comment-page-1/#comment-23804 Virtual Worlds and Australia 2007 Part 1 : The Metaverse Journal - Australia’s Virtual World News Service Thu, 20 Dec 2007 04:39:50 +0000 http://www.sloz.info/2007/05/22/abc-island-hits-a-snag/#comment-23804 [...] from people typing terms like ‘child pornography’ into search engines. - ABC Island had some problems. We were one of the only media outlets to not claim the problems were griefing - even ABC News ran [...] [...] from people typing terms like ‘child pornography’ into search engines. – ABC Island had some problems. We were one of the only media outlets to not claim the problems were griefing – even ABC News ran [...]

]]> By: News.com.au - Terrorists in SL http://www.metaversejournal.com/2007/05/22/abc-island-hits-a-snag/comment-page-1/#comment-10814 News.com.au - Terrorists in SL Tue, 31 Jul 2007 11:32:32 +0000 http://www.sloz.info/2007/05/22/abc-island-hits-a-snag/#comment-10814 [...] article starts off regurgitating the (as yet unconfirmed) accusation that the 22nd May issues with ABC Island were due to a ‘bomb’. Then it goes further downhill from there, describing how [...] [...] article starts off regurgitating the (as yet unconfirmed) accusation that the 22nd May issues with ABC Island were due to a ‘bomb’. Then it goes further downhill from there, describing how [...]

]]> By: Marsoups http://www.metaversejournal.com/2007/05/22/abc-island-hits-a-snag/comment-page-1/#comment-135919 Marsoups Sat, 26 May 2007 06:27:34 +0000 http://www.sloz.info/2007/05/22/abc-island-hits-a-snag/#comment-135919 Glad it all got sorted out in the end....<br><br>Very strange that somebody managed to get all those permissions... I guess it's a reminder to keep your passwords secure and to never ever share your passwords with anyone! Glad it all got sorted out in the end….

Very strange that somebody managed to get all those permissions… I guess it’s a reminder to keep your passwords secure and to never ever share your passwords with anyone!

]]> By: Marsoups http://www.metaversejournal.com/2007/05/22/abc-island-hits-a-snag/comment-page-1/#comment-5855 Marsoups Sat, 26 May 2007 05:27:34 +0000 http://www.sloz.info/2007/05/22/abc-island-hits-a-snag/#comment-5855 Glad it all got sorted out in the end.... Very strange that somebody managed to get all those permissions... I guess it's a reminder to keep your passwords secure and to never ever share your passwords with anyone! Glad it all got sorted out in the end….

Very strange that somebody managed to get all those permissions… I guess it’s a reminder to keep your passwords secure and to never ever share your passwords with anyone!

]]> By: Abi Goldflake http://www.metaversejournal.com/2007/05/22/abc-island-hits-a-snag/comment-page-1/#comment-135918 Abi Goldflake Wed, 23 May 2007 14:57:55 +0000 http://www.sloz.info/2007/05/22/abc-island-hits-a-snag/#comment-135918 hi, just responding to Skribe's comments. The sandbox is certainly the riskiest part of the island because it means the ABC allows visitors to take part in the creative process too. It seems to have become a social hangout space because of the freedom allowed (people can rez stuff from their inventory and create spontaneous parties and gatherings). The figures show that this is the most popular part of the island - precisely because of this freedom. We are as surprised as anyone by this - so it's certainly not a case that we're putting the sandbox there to inflate the figures. We're learning about this environment as we go - feedback from the community and the traffic figures help us work out what's working and what's not. So far our view is that while the sandbox brings risks, the benefits of the strong community that has built up and the interest in events, competitions, Prim School etc significantly outweigh these risks. We are still investigating the cause of yesterday's events but there is no indication that it was linked to the sandbox specifically. Always good to hear your thoughts, Skribe - keep them coming :) hi, just responding to Skribe’s comments. The sandbox is certainly the riskiest part of the island because it means the ABC allows visitors to take part in the creative process too. It seems to have become a social hangout space because of the freedom allowed (people can rez stuff from their inventory and create spontaneous parties and gatherings). The figures show that this is the most popular part of the island – precisely because of this freedom. We are as surprised as anyone by this – so it’s certainly not a case that we’re putting the sandbox there to inflate the figures. We’re learning about this environment as we go – feedback from the community and the traffic figures help us work out what’s working and what’s not. So far our view is that while the sandbox brings risks, the benefits of the strong community that has built up and the interest in events, competitions, Prim School etc significantly outweigh these risks. We are still investigating the cause of yesterday’s events but there is no indication that it was linked to the sandbox specifically. Always good to hear your thoughts, Skribe – keep them coming :)

]]> By: Abi Goldflake http://www.metaversejournal.com/2007/05/22/abc-island-hits-a-snag/comment-page-1/#comment-5818 Abi Goldflake Wed, 23 May 2007 13:57:55 +0000 http://www.sloz.info/2007/05/22/abc-island-hits-a-snag/#comment-5818 hi, just responding to Skribe's comments. The sandbox is certainly the riskiest part of the island because it means the ABC allows visitors to take part in the creative process too. It seems to have become a social hangout space because of the freedom allowed (people can rez stuff from their inventory and create spontaneous parties and gatherings). The figures show that this is the most popular part of the island - precisely because of this freedom. We are as surprised as anyone by this - so it's certainly not a case that we're putting the sandbox there to inflate the figures. We're learning about this environment as we go - feedback from the community and the traffic figures help us work out what's working and what's not. So far our view is that while the sandbox brings risks, the benefits of the strong community that has built up and the interest in events, competitions, Prim School etc significantly outweigh these risks. We are still investigating the cause of yesterday's events but there is no indication that it was linked to the sandbox specifically. Always good to hear your thoughts, Skribe - keep them coming :) hi, just responding to Skribe’s comments. The sandbox is certainly the riskiest part of the island because it means the ABC allows visitors to take part in the creative process too. It seems to have become a social hangout space because of the freedom allowed (people can rez stuff from their inventory and create spontaneous parties and gatherings). The figures show that this is the most popular part of the island – precisely because of this freedom. We are as surprised as anyone by this – so it’s certainly not a case that we’re putting the sandbox there to inflate the figures. We’re learning about this environment as we go – feedback from the community and the traffic figures help us work out what’s working and what’s not. So far our view is that while the sandbox brings risks, the benefits of the strong community that has built up and the interest in events, competitions, Prim School etc significantly outweigh these risks. We are still investigating the cause of yesterday’s events but there is no indication that it was linked to the sandbox specifically. Always good to hear your thoughts, Skribe – keep them coming :)

]]> By: Kat Claxton http://www.metaversejournal.com/2007/05/22/abc-island-hits-a-snag/comment-page-1/#comment-135917 Kat Claxton Wed, 23 May 2007 00:38:46 +0000 http://www.sloz.info/2007/05/22/abc-island-hits-a-snag/#comment-135917 Thanks for the info Lowell!<br><br>As an sl builder I live in mortal fear that something will happen to one of my finished builds as a result of griefing, property owner error, or worst of all - poor planning on my behalf. Info like this helps me to stay on top of potential hazards and solutions.<br><br>I'm glad ABC was able to get everything restored. :-)<br><br>Kat Thanks for the info Lowell!

As an sl builder I live in mortal fear that something will happen to one of my finished builds as a result of griefing, property owner error, or worst of all – poor planning on my behalf. Info like this helps me to stay on top of potential hazards and solutions.

I’m glad ABC was able to get everything restored. :-)

Kat

]]> By: Kat Claxton http://www.metaversejournal.com/2007/05/22/abc-island-hits-a-snag/comment-page-1/#comment-5809 Kat Claxton Tue, 22 May 2007 23:38:46 +0000 http://www.sloz.info/2007/05/22/abc-island-hits-a-snag/#comment-5809 Thanks for the info Lowell! As an sl builder I live in mortal fear that something will happen to one of my finished builds as a result of griefing, property owner error, or worst of all - poor planning on my behalf. Info like this helps me to stay on top of potential hazards and solutions. I'm glad ABC was able to get everything restored. :-) Kat Thanks for the info Lowell!

As an sl builder I live in mortal fear that something will happen to one of my finished builds as a result of griefing, property owner error, or worst of all – poor planning on my behalf. Info like this helps me to stay on top of potential hazards and solutions.

I’m glad ABC was able to get everything restored. :-)

Kat

]]> By: skribe Forti http://www.metaversejournal.com/2007/05/22/abc-island-hits-a-snag/comment-page-1/#comment-135916 skribe Forti Tue, 22 May 2007 12:18:59 +0000 http://www.sloz.info/2007/05/22/abc-island-hits-a-snag/#comment-135916 Rollback seems to have fixed it.<br><br>It does make me wonder if the sandbox is more trouble than it's worth. While I've heard various theories that it may not be the 'smoking gun' in this case of vandalism, as a former ABC Admin, vandalism and griefing are a daily (sometimes hourly) occurrence in the ABC sim because of the sandbox. It was certainly the cause of the Unearthed Club's destruction albeit inadvertently. Why does the ABC need a sandbox? Is it just to inflate the traffic figures? If so, what is the ABC's purpose in Second Life? <br><br>Just some thoughts.<br><br>skribe Forti Rollback seems to have fixed it.

It does make me wonder if the sandbox is more trouble than it’s worth. While I’ve heard various theories that it may not be the ‘smoking gun’ in this case of vandalism, as a former ABC Admin, vandalism and griefing are a daily (sometimes hourly) occurrence in the ABC sim because of the sandbox. It was certainly the cause of the Unearthed Club’s destruction albeit inadvertently. Why does the ABC need a sandbox? Is it just to inflate the traffic figures? If so, what is the ABC’s purpose in Second Life?

Just some thoughts.

skribe Forti

]]> By: skribe Forti http://www.metaversejournal.com/2007/05/22/abc-island-hits-a-snag/comment-page-1/#comment-5801 skribe Forti Tue, 22 May 2007 11:18:59 +0000 http://www.sloz.info/2007/05/22/abc-island-hits-a-snag/#comment-5801 Rollback seems to have fixed it. It does make me wonder if the sandbox is more trouble than it's worth. While I've heard various theories that it may not be the 'smoking gun' in this case of vandalism, as a former ABC Admin, vandalism and griefing are a daily (sometimes hourly) occurrence in the ABC sim because of the sandbox. It was certainly the cause of the Unearthed Club's destruction albeit inadvertently. Why does the ABC need a sandbox? Is it just to inflate the traffic figures? If so, what is the ABC's purpose in Second Life? Just some thoughts. skribe Forti Rollback seems to have fixed it.

It does make me wonder if the sandbox is more trouble than it’s worth. While I’ve heard various theories that it may not be the ‘smoking gun’ in this case of vandalism, as a former ABC Admin, vandalism and griefing are a daily (sometimes hourly) occurrence in the ABC sim because of the sandbox. It was certainly the cause of the Unearthed Club’s destruction albeit inadvertently. Why does the ABC need a sandbox? Is it just to inflate the traffic figures? If so, what is the ABC’s purpose in Second Life?

Just some thoughts.

skribe Forti

]]> By: diag anzac http://www.metaversejournal.com/2007/05/22/abc-island-hits-a-snag/comment-page-1/#comment-135915 diag anzac Tue, 22 May 2007 07:21:15 +0000 http://www.sloz.info/2007/05/22/abc-island-hits-a-snag/#comment-135915 What the ????<br><br>Time to request a roll-back of the island, perhaps. What the ????

Time to request a roll-back of the island, perhaps.

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