'Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.' - Margaret Mead
In my ongoing efforts to provide updated information to GA Sim Owners, Managers and residents, I am addressing this letter today, October 21st, 2011 to all. I will attempt to be clear, concise and as brief as possible and present
NEW information regarding deadlines.
1) The 'Moving Train'/'Big Move' concept involving the move of the GA to reorganize and optimize space has changed over recent times:
- LL will no longer provide the GA 'no fee' moves.
- Fee for sim move = $150usd per sim ($L30,300.00 as of today).
- LL will not prevent 'non-LGBT' sim placement next to existing GA sims or within the existing GA structure. That issue of 'reserve/protection' was never agreed to
(or documented) by LL representatives in past GA sim-moving negotiations.
2) Several GA sims/estates are unable to expand in their current location as the grid is 'locked-up' ... and there are also Owners/managers/residents alarmed by the placement of 'non LGBT sims' nearby their current location. The GA is unable to 'manage' the open spaces and shuffling of sims given the prohibitive
costs involved.
3) LL has presented an alternative offer of creating a 'Reserve' area for the GA. They are willing to guarantee that there will be no 'non-GA approved' sims moved into such an area - thus allowing the GA to manage this space accordingly. This will be well-documented as a contract between LL and the GA.
- Fee for sim move to the GA Reserve = $75usd ($L15,15000 as of today) ... this represents a 50%
DISCOUNT rate extended to the GA.
*** IMPORTANT: this rate reduction is not an indefinite offer! ALL sims/estates wishing to take advantage of this rate will need to notify ME by the end of the day NOVEMBER 10TH, 2011 ***
- After this deadline date, the normal fee rate (currently $150usd per sim) will apply for moving a sim into the Reserve.
- Going forward, the Reserve will be open for any/all interested GA sims and estates for resettling, but at the normal LL moving fee rate.
4) There are some misconceptions floating around about this project:
- The GA is 'moving'.
No, actually the GA is expanding. No one is being forced to move from their current location in the existing GA grid. The Reserve represents an opportunity for all and is an important piece of the GA long-term future.
- Consensus of the GA sim owners is needed to move forward.
No, as everyone is presented with this option, consensus would be unproductive and quite unnecessary. The only changes which may be seen are that a neighbor has made the decision to move to the Reserve (which, will be known as normal 'neighbor' permissions are necessary to move out/in).
- The GA is being 'split'.
No, as most residents know and believe, another location in SL is but a TP away. The GA is a concept, a community and a manifestation of ideals surrounding the LGBT presence in Second Life. The team of volunteers (call it the Team, the Council, etc.) that currently promote and support the GA Owners, Clubs, Merchants and Sims/Estates will continue to do so in both the existing GA cluster area as well as the newly-established GA Reserve.
- There is no interest in a Reserve area.
False. Already several estates have expressed interest in taking advantage of not only the benefits of settling within the Reserve, but also the
DISCOUNT rate offered.
5) Know that there is work involved in setting up this GA Reserve. I am assembling a small team of dedicated GA Residents who will be volunteering their time to make sure this project is created thoughtfully and carefully and with as much foresight as possible. If you are interested in learning and helping to create this
new area, please let me know - working together is always important and a great way to make
friends.
6) MOVERS' SUMMARY:
- NOVEMBER 10TH, 2011 IS THE DEADLINE DATE to take advantage of the
DISCOUNT rate. Contact Me with your move request.
- IF you are considering this move to the Reserve, you will need to have verifiable 'neighbor' permissions to move.
- YOU will also be involved when it comes to choosing your estate/sim placement within the
new Reserve area as soon as reasonably possible. We will have a working blank 'standard' Grid-area layout with which to work.
- Charges and costs associated with your move will be handled in your normal Account channels with LL. Please take NO action on this until we have everything in place.
Finally, I would like to say that I believe strongly in bringing to the sim/estate owners ALL the options available to help YOU design and create YOUR Second Life experience as YOU see fit - it’s just one of the benefits of being in the Archipelago.
I look forward to hearing from you and, as always, remain available for your questions.
Regards,
Garth Raleigh
GA Council Team
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