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O Tesso Casa Comercial Real de Lisboa - Trading in second-hand Court goods

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I understand. I think it's more a thing where we have to weight "our rights" with what's "right". Yes everyone has a "right" to transfer transferable items..not sure i agree that makes it right to have a business where one makes money from reselling other people's creations. With that said, Marquesa has a 'right' to do it. But should she?

O Tesso Casa Comercial Real de Lisboa - Trading in second-hand Court goods

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If merchants had a choice heremost would probably not make things transferable. Unfortunately due to the way Sl is set up they have no choice. I agree Maria that in Rl for most things ( with the exception of Music copyrights) once we buy we buy. In SL though it is a different situation in my opinion.

O Tesso Casa Comercial Real de Lisboa - Trading in second-hand Court goods

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I think swaps are fine and so are auctions where the merchant/owner donates the item on an occasional basis. Good idea.

Maria, SL is a much smaller market than the real world and those who specialize in items for our time period are an even smaller group. Thus the potential for loss is greater. Just my two 'lindens'.

O Tesso Casa Comercial Real de Lisboa - Trading in second-hand Court goods

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I think Tatiana has a point that many merchants who specialize in making items from our time period would not appreciate having their items resold. They are already cutting their potential market by specializing in goods targeted toward a small group of people. You would be hurting their sales and making a profit for yourself. Certainly something to think about. On the surface it sounds like a good idea but keep in mind thatmerchants are forced to make their items either copy or transfer. Since they can't make them copy they are forced to make them transfer...that doesn't mean they think it's okay for others to make a profit off their transferable items. I would give this more thought. Perhaps a swap now and theninstead of a regular business?

Warning

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The problem with these nutbars is they can just add another avi and come back until LL does something about them. Even then, all they need is a new email address and they can show up again. My advice is to report them over and over until something is done.

Common Sense and Second Life

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The "cyberbulling on the internet" is a great link. We used it in a similar situation in the past where I was attacked by a group after gaining some reknown for a project I did for another game company. Bottom line is a bunch of cyber bullies were jealous and started harassing me and my group. It went on for over a year before the game company got their lawyers involved and put an end to it. This link was useful in making us understand the mind of a cyber-bully and why they act the way they do. It helped us understand how to handle the situation and yes, it was hard not to respond or defend oneself but we managed and they eventually crashed and burned all on their own. Cyber bullies are rampant on the internet and take all forms. I have met quite a few since I have been here, some even within our community. Once youhave experienced them firsthand, you know the type right away. I tend to trust very few people online and only after knowing them a long while.

Common Sense and Second Life

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I agree...to both of you.

Common Sense and Second Life

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Yes, that is a problem. Also, my experience with reporting people is it is such a long and slow process withlittle resolutionfrom LL that it often seems useless. LL does not take reports seriously enough.

Common Sense and Second Life

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I agree Alexis. People do have short memories though. We tend to forgive and forget or maybe just forget. That can sometimes allow the same people to continue to take advantage of others. Good for them, bad for those who have just arrived in the royal court community. Maybe it's a good idea for newcomers to ask around and do some investigating before getting involved financially with someone.

Common Sense and Second Life

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I think there are scammers all around us in RL too. Anyplace where thereare real assets or money. The internet just makes it easier. I think that we all have to stop with the 'victim' mentality and be more proactive about the decisions we make. That brings us back to the common sense thing. If someone approaches you who seems to good to be true, be careful. Stop, think, say no.