Comments on: Aussie population update – the decline continues

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Wed, 19 Dec 2007 02:54:46 +0000

[...] and it shows an active Australian Second Life population of 11,982, a whole seven more the September figure of 11,975 (Linden Lab didn’t release anything for October until the update [...]

By: Graham Sabre

Graham Sabre — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 12:34:57 +0000

Yes, I agree about the time-zone issue for people interested in educational events.

It makes it quite hard for those of us that would like to check them out when they are at un-Godly hours.

The other option is for someone here in Aus to organise one here for “us”…

By: Graham Sabre

Graham Sabre — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 11:34:57 +0000

Yes, I agree about the time-zone issue for people interested in educational events.

It makes it quite hard for those of us that would like to check them out when they are at un-Godly hours.

The other option is for someone here in Aus to organise one here for “us”…

By: Angsty Rossini

Angsty Rossini — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 04:34:01 +0000

Due to time-zone differences, I find it very frustrating that many of the educations events and functions I would like to attend on a regular basis are on at 4am in my time zone, or at 1pm when I am at work.

Also, my broadband plan is not the fastest nor has the highest download quota – this tends to slow down my SL experience. By the last week of the month, I am barely online as I have run out of quota!

By: Angsty Rossini

Angsty Rossini — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 03:34:01 +0000

By: Apollo Case

Apollo Case — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 22:02:53 +0000

I think Gary might be partially right with his comments on the seasons, that could be tested to see what effects they have on other users in the southern hemisphere.

However, I would still expect to see growth in the SL Australian population during this time, simply because the overall population is expanding too.

Needs more research.

By: Apollo Case

Apollo Case — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 21:02:53 +0000

I think Gary might be partially right with his comments on the seasons, that could be tested to see what effects they have on other users in the southern hemisphere.

However, I would still expect to see growth in the SL Australian population during this time, simply because the overall population is expanding too.

Needs more research.

By: Toby

Toby — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 14:18:52 +0000

Maybe it is because the abysmal speed and lag and wait times rather than some “surfs up” metaphor.

Then again I think you may have an interest in arguing its seasonal given you rely on business to believe SL is growing.

And until the lag times and abysmal slowness of the whole system in Aus is fixed business has little to gain from being in SL except as an R&D exercise or novelty to generate some mainstream media.

By: Gary Hazlitt

Gary Hazlitt — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 13:51:50 +0000

Have you considered something as simple 'the seasons'?!

Usage of online games and other services rise during the winter months and Australian activity grew through the autumn and winter. Now low and behold the days are warmer and longer and your typical Aussie would rather be out in the sun than sat in front of a whirring, overheating computer.

If you look closely at seasonal variations in other countries you will see similar rather obvious alignment. Expect it to drop and start to pick up again March/April 08.

By: Toby

Toby — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 13:18:52 +0000

Maybe it is because the abysmal speed and lag and wait times rather than some “surfs up” metaphor.

Then again I think you may have an interest in arguing its seasonal given you rely on business to believe SL is growing.

And until the lag times and abysmal slowness of the whole system in Aus is fixed business has little to gain from being in SL except as an R&D exercise or novelty to generate some mainstream media.

By: Gary Hazlitt

Gary Hazlitt — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 12:51:50 +0000

Have you considered something as simple ‘the seasons’?!

Usage of online games and other services rise during the winter months and Australian activity grew through the autumn and winter. Now low and behold the days are warmer and longer and your typical Aussie would rather be out in the sun than sat in front of a whirring, overheating computer.

If you look closely at seasonal variations in other countries you will see similar rather obvious alignment. Expect it to drop and start to pick up again March/April 08.

By: Is it a long-term slide?

Is it a long-term slide? — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 11:30:09 +0000

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