With the registration of a couple of controversial Second Life residents, some are in a state of panic. Many feel that these individuals would hamper their convention experience. Another issue that has also cropped up is the entrance of "press" requesting permission to film. Due to these incidents, The Future United Group has decided to clarify their policies in a Community Standards Agreement.By registering for SLCC, you would be agreeing to these policies. If you are already registered and feel that you cannot follow them, there is a limited time cancellation period that lasts until July 13th. They will cancel your registration and refund your money. Among the policies on their list are: not harassing other attendees, asking permission before taking photos or video, and not hogging the microphone during question and answer periods.
Are you registered for SLCC? Will you be cancelling or staying? If so, why?
1. We've always had some loosely formulated "community standards". Most are common sense, but worth clarifying and reiterating.
I don't think it has to do with a state of panic based around any controversial people who have or who might register. We would have announced community standards at some point in time regardless. Each year is a learning experience, you learn what works, what doesn't work and areas in which you can improve the process.
That said, having community standards is not a witch hunt, if anything, it may deter some "poor impulse control" =)
Posted at 7:49PM on Jun 28th 2007 by Jennyfur