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Tjay Wicken
@tjay.social
Cybersecurity professional | Digital privacy advocate 🔒 | Building & exploring in Second Life, Occasionally blogging
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New blog post: Investigating HiVid's movie streaming business in Second Life - thousands of movies for just $2 each, Netflix logo visible, no geographic restrictions, and friends watch for free.

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#secondlife #netflix #contentprotection #piracy #lindenlab
HiVid: The Streaming Service Everyone Pretends Is Legal
Operating openly in Second Life for three years, HiVid offers thousands of movies with Netflix intros and platform exclusive content at a fraction of legitimate prices. Let’s have a closer look.
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The CEO got emotional, support got overwhelmed, and someone changed their password back to the one that got them hacked.
Second Life payments, everyone. It's a ride.
#SecondLife #Tilia
From Fintech Fiasco to Global Upgrade? Second Life’s Big Money Move
YouTube video by Meta Realities
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May 30, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Research for article: SL creators who buy/resell full perm items. Do you verify original sources before purchasing? (reverse image search, checking on known 3d model asset stores, etc.) Looking for honest practices, no judgment!

DM me if you prefer privacy.

#SecondLife #3dAssets
May 26, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Reposted by Tjay Wicken
@philiprosedale.bsky.social the idea of allowing #gachas again in #SecondLife proves LL's legal team isn't doing its job. Ever heard of the upcoming EU Council Conclusions on promoting and protecting the mental health of children and adolescents in the digital era? 1/4
May 13, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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@lindenlab.bsky.social this is appalling. You've brought back a predatory and exploitative marketing feature with NO regulation, oversight, or limitations.

My faith in you as a reasonably ethical company has been shot to hell.

Shame on you.

#SecondLife

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Gacha is Back: What This Means for Creators and Residents
Hello Second Life Community! We are excited to share some important news that will bring renewed opportunities and creativity to our vibrant virtual world. Effective immediately, Gacha is once again f...
community.secondlife.com
May 14, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Reposted by Tjay Wicken
Hey @SecondLife peoples! I made a feature request I need your help on, please. It would allow creators to list an item on the marketplace for whatever amount the buyer is able to pay or feels is right for the work, any amount, and still receive the item.
feedback.secondlife.com/web-features...
Ability to sell a MP item for any price the buyer thinks an item is worth, from $0L up | Web/Marketplace Features | Second Life
I would like the ability to list an item for sale on the marketplace with the option to make the price open and flexible, so that the buyer can decide what
feedback.secondlife.com
April 7, 2025 at 2:19 AM
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Marketing Second Life without logging in? Bold strategy. 🤡 Turns out, it’s exactly as bad as you’d expect. 🎬🔥#SecondLife
Marketing Second Life Without Logging In? What Could Go Wrong?
YouTube video by Prisqua Newall
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February 28, 2025 at 9:13 PM
New blog post: Investigating HiVid's movie streaming business in Second Life - thousands of movies for just $2 each, Netflix logo visible, no geographic restrictions, and friends watch for free.

slnotes.com/hivid-the-st...

#secondlife #netflix #contentprotection #piracy #lindenlab
HiVid: The Streaming Service Everyone Pretends Is Legal
Operating openly in Second Life for three years, HiVid offers thousands of movies with Netflix intros and platform exclusive content at a fraction of legitimate prices. Let’s have a closer look.
slnotes.com
February 21, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Reposted by Tjay Wicken
Behind every avatar is a real person. 💡 I saw a post from No Match & it’s a reminder that creators, big or small, deserve respect. Have an issue? Be polite. No excuse for rudeness. Let’s be better as a community. #SecondLife #Respect youtu.be/hMbO3YIv9gE
Second Life Etiquette: How We Treat Creators Matters
YouTube video by Prisqua Newall
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February 15, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Reposted by Tjay Wicken
#SecondLife #ContentCreators
Discord Channel of SL Creators helping Creators...
Please join and be in the know and have a voice! forms.gle/N5EfeDBF6H5n...
Creators Supporting Creators Application
Please fill this application out if interested in joining the CSC Server for Second Life Creators. This server is ONLY for those who create content in Second Life. Applications are reviewed weekly.
forms.gle
January 25, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Linden Lab gets serious about content theft in Second Life. Legal action, zero-tolerance, and stronger enforcement measures are coming. This is a major shift in how they handle content theft.

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#secondlife #lindenlab #contentprotection
Linden Lab Takes Strong New Stance Against Content Theft
Linden Lab unveils new strategy against Second Life content theft, with legal action and zero-tolerance policies to protect Second Life creators.
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January 25, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Reposted by Tjay Wicken
Watch Second Life founder @philiprosedale.bsky.social as he explores and discusses the latest features of the ExtraFPS Viewer! 🎥 youtu.be/7yhJTyNAGMc
Second Life Release Notes - v7.1.11 "ExtraFPS"
YouTube video by Second Life
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January 24, 2025 at 4:47 PM
⚡️ Running Second Life on an older system? Here's how you can improve your performance by limiting the texture resolution.

Step-by-step guide for the major viewers.

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#secondlife #performance
Improving Performance by limiting Texture Resolution
Learn how to improve Second Life performance by adjusting texture resolution settings across major viewers – perfect for older systems and busy regions.
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January 19, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Reposted by Tjay Wicken
Why is finding an outfit in Second Life harder than it needs to be? 🤔 Let’s talk common sense in virtual shopping! 🛒💡 #SecondLife #VirtualWorld #metaverse
The Hunt for the Missing Outfit 🛍️#secondlife
YouTube video by Prisqua Newall
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January 18, 2025 at 10:16 PM
📊 SL Community Feedback Roundup: Browser Based Viewer feedback dominated last week's submissions, while Feature Requests led in upvotes! Top request: Land group voice permissions control (45 upvotes) Check out the full post:

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#secondlife
Canny Weekly Roundup - Week 2
Welcome to our weekly roundup of Canny feedback! This report covers all feedback submitted over the past week, including upvotes comments and status.
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January 14, 2025 at 2:09 PM
New post: Winter has arrived at Luanes World and it's absolutely magical ✨

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#secondlife #winter
Winter at Luanes World - A Nordic Haven
Step into a snow-covered Nordic paradise where red houses dot the frozen landscape and winding paths lead to winter wonders.
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January 10, 2025 at 2:55 PM
🎉 Launching my new Second Life blog with a weekly recurring post covering feedback submitted to Canny over the past week.

Most upvoted: Undo feature
Hot topic: Browser-based viewer generating buzz
Most comments: Community debating bot traffic impacts

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#secondlife
Canny Weekly Roundup - Week 1
Welcome to our weekly roundup of Canny feedback! This report covers all feedback submitted over the past week, including upvotes comments and status.
slnotes.com
January 7, 2025 at 12:18 PM