Connie asks Jul 19, 2008 01:28PM Think Second Life is silly? Just a game? As the Relay for Life started, had already raised $165K+ and there are 24 hours to go.
Connie Jul 19, 2008 06:32PM Don't have an answer to that. Some of the money raised in-world, some on the web once they published the team pages.
Connie Jul 19, 2008 06:32PM We have a Frozen Pea Fund team, with our own campsite. And we have donation kiosks ++ vendor booths where we are selling T-shirts,
DebInAustin says Jul 19, 2008 06:32PM rats! I meant to say, That's fantastic! I like how SL empowers people to do all kinds of good things.
LindaZ Jul 19, 2008 06:33PM Bravo!! I don't see why not bring in those figures and more... if there is a community there that participates why not...
Connie Jul 19, 2008 06:33PM And my panel for BlogHer this afternoon is called Using Second Life for Social Good. What a day!!!
LindaZ Jul 19, 2008 06:34PM does anyone know how many people participate in second life and how much time they spend there
Connie Jul 19, 2008 06:35PM You can get some stats off the SecondLife blog. Also, I think it shows number of users in-world whenever you sign in.
Jane Chin Jul 19, 2008 06:37PM wow that's wonderful connie! i have an acct but never really got into it.
LindaZ Jul 19, 2008 06:38PM thank you... I am curious cause there is someone with my name and we always get google alerts for each other, she is very involved with SL
Connie Jul 19, 2008 06:41PM Last year's relay raised $117K - the largest ever raised in Second Life. This year they had exceeded that by the opening ceremonies.
Connie Jul 19, 2008 06:44PM And IBM spent $10M to develop their own metaverse after debuting in Second Life. They use it for global training.
seerysm says Jul 19, 2008 06:45PM for my work, we debate the value of SL frequently for communicating Employer Brand, holding job fairs, and connecting with job prospects
Connie Jul 19, 2008 06:45PM But if you want sex, alcohol and the like, you can find plenty of it too.
seerysm says Jul 19, 2008 06:48PM we see that most people aren't in SL to talk about working for a new company or to consider a job change - what do you think Connie?
LindaZ Jul 19, 2008 06:48PM Connie I am not home and for some reason I cannot get on to see what is going on... I will be back at my computer monday will I be able to
seerysm says Jul 19, 2008 06:49PM ooh sorry - just realized that we are hijacking this thread - maybe we should start a new one and let this focus on the Relay for Life!!
LindaZ Jul 19, 2008 06:50PM sorry bout that... would love to see the Relay for life will it still be possible on Monday
Connie Jul 19, 2008 06:51PM Shannon, they are not there for that reason necessarily, but people are likeely to sign on to SL just to attend a job fair.
Connie Jul 19, 2008 06:51PM Especially if company holding it makes it easy with some basic premade avatars, etc.
Connie Jul 19, 2008 06:52PM I'm thre for several reasons: 1. trend. Future Web is going 3D. I'm learning while it's in infancy. 2. business contacts; some good ones.
Connie Jul 19, 2008 06:53PM 3. Creative expression. Let's the writer/musician in me have a place to "play" online. 4. Relaxation. Know how experts tell you to reduce
Connie Jul 19, 2008 06:53PM stress by shutting your eyes and imagining yourself in your favorite place? I've created that place in SL. Don't have to shut my eyes.
seerysm Jul 19, 2008 06:56PM our struggle is less about SL but more that we're still getting corps to realize the need to invest in their career web site - let alone SL.
Connie Jul 19, 2008 06:57PM I see your point. SL is pretty far on the edge, even for companies that "get" social media.
Jane Chin Jul 19, 2008 07:35PM you convinced me connie how do I get started? maybe dig out my account...
Connie Jul 19, 2008 07:38PM yep, dig out your account. Let me know what your user name is. I'll send a friend invite and the location to my "villa."
AbleReach has Jul 19, 2008 08:00PM stumbled this thread andplurked about starting a Cre8astie Forums thread to promote social coolness
Connie Jul 19, 2008 08:12PM private message your email and I will -- after my session that's about to start.
