
The event was held every year, at least until now.
In 2011 last year, Gemma Cleanslate covered the event, which was as active as usual and everyone having a good time. Courtney Linden had made an announcement, and later on Torley Linden posted a few pictures on his Flicker.

Apparently this year it didn't. The islands weren't on the map in the wee hours of the morning, and this afternoon they still weren't there.
So why the change? Linden-bashing has been a favorite sport around the Grid, but that hadn't stopped various Lindens from volunteering or residents from showing up. A glance at the blog revealed no announcement of the event being called off or why.
Apparently, the end of a tradition that's gone on for several years.

Teleporting there, it didn't seem like much on ground level, just red ground with steep white mountain peaks before me. Only by looking at the map would one get the point. The island was one big cupid picture. Someone had gone through quite a bit of trouble to make it.

Does anyone out there know anything about what happened to the "Kiss a Linden" event? Please notify one of the Second Life Newser staff know if you do.
Bixyl Shuftan
Yeah, Bix. I wondered about this as well. I guess I will never get to kiss a Rodvik. :-)
ReplyDeleteId say it could be a sign. No more Love from the Lab?
ReplyDeleteHmm.. a little sad.
ReplyDeleteNot only this tradition has been ended. In 2011 there was no "Linden Prize 2011" for the non-profit organizations. This prize was granted in every year as far as i know - until 2011. And in this case, no notice, no explanations why it has been cancelled.
ReplyDeleteI tried contacting Courtney Linden, but no response.
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