Even as consumers it became meh. I accidentally deleted the mega folder of all the stuff from my fave designer. Aside from a few things I could not replace I was not terribly upset though. I already had long since gone past the point where I had my normal stuff to wear so did not need to replace much.
I was running sl on a windows tablet back in 2015, so I don't know if the hardware is really the issue any more. I'd attach a pic but unfortunately this modern technology won't allow me to.
In all my years in SL, I've never used voice. I don't know why. I guess it's just never come up.
I still see articles about Second Life from time to time. Here are some over the last few months:
In a way you made my point for me. Only two of them could be considered to be mainstream media (variety and the la times) and of them, the la times article is about sl being a haven for someone with a disability - which isn't going to tempt most people .
I think Vogue, FastCompany, and BoingBoing are mainstream, but SL generally only gets attention now in niche spaces - tech journalists and specialised areas such as art and education. I think of SL as a very niche product. Was it meant to be mainstream? It's never felt that way to me, and the learning curve is bigger than ever now. I don't get the sense that LL makes any effort to recruit new users and yet people are supposedly joining regularly. I wonder how people learn about it, join monthly, and how many go on to become active users. I would really, really love to see some of LL's analytics.
I never thought I'd enjoy a mobile version of The Sims but I absolutely love it. Mobile IS a limiting, different experience but I think if LL spent some time developing a good mobile client it could attract new users. It would make SL kind of an elevated IMVU which I think would be appealing for the younger, 'mobile only' set.
Well speaking as a super consumer I have to disagree. With the advent of mesh, bento and now animesh, everything is more beautiful and engaging for me personally. That said, I wish there was less domination of the markets by certain designers. There are a lot of less well known designers out there who do amazing work but you have to slog through a lot of dreck to find them.
Tee hee!
Using voice equates to a phone conversation and I've never, all my life, enjoyed talking on the phone.
Same here, and typing gives me more time to think and translate. Plus it gives the opportunity to multitask a little bit, like fetching a soda, talk to other aliens in the room and sing along with that nice song on the radio.
My initial response was meh ... but after a few minutes browsing the store I have an urge to get a 70's or 80's land yacht
I old school loathe voice, though I'll reluctantly turn it on so I can listen at certain events.
I old school loathe voice, though I'll reluctantly turn it on so I can listen at certain events.
But really, nothing ruins the fantasy/immersion faster than a voice that doesn't match the avatar. That smoker's rasp coming out of a magical little fairy...
I always have voice on, but usually have sound going to my speakers and don't have a headset/mic plugged in.
Which is one reason I rarely use it. I mean sure, in my case everyone who reads my profile knows I have a male voice, but I do not like my own voice. Yeah I'm premium and have voice morphs available, but I rarely use voice. I have used voice with people I trust and at least some of my friends and acquaintances have heard my voice when I DJ my rezday party each year.
[/QUOTE]Ha! Yes, pretty much.
