The devastation of the staff numbers in Linden Lab, owner of Second Life, has caused great concern amongst the customers. The layoffs seem to have centred around all the customer support areas, with a number of regional offices closing completely.
On the one hand , this sort of drastic “surgery” can often be seen as necessary to save a sick patient. On the other hand, it can be seen as the last drastic action to cut overheads to ensure survival. Either way, we now need a dramatic and POSITIVE message from Linden Labs to reassure the customers.
Part of the announcement included the statement that LL were actively working on an application for the iPad and iPhone. This COULD be the solution to taking Second Life into mainstream. Let’s hope its not too late!
June 13, 2010 at 6:35 pm
I read that statement and I have to say it really seemed to be a ‘we’re going to crap but we won’t admit it’ statement. Hope I’m wrong.
October 30, 2010 at 12:02 am
Not sure which statement you mean Boop….but I think we’re all gonna come out of this ok! Fingers crossed.