To
Mel Guymon
Head of 3D Operations
Google Inc.
Dear Mr. Guymon,
Please reconsider your decision to shut down Lively. Although not perfect, Lively gets 3D chat exactly right. Unlike Second Life, the system is easy enough for anyone to figure out after only a few minutes. This means you get a very broad cross section of societies all around the world mixing and mingling with each other. I have learned so much, talking about how one average Pakistani, for example, feels about the Taliban. Or how a Saudi Arabian feels about the subjugation of women in their culture. And surprisingly, they mostly feel the way I do about these things, which is to say, they are appalling. By being honest and open -- more so than I feel comfortable in meat-space -- I have made friendships across the United States with individuals that I expect will last a lifetime.
The environment fosters a sense of community, of family, and leads people to just hang out. it is not a meat market like many other chat places, although that happens too. The simplicity of the interface and the creativity and engagement that occurs between people of different backgrounds provides a unique forum for people to engage each other in a safe way. None of the other services that I have tried gives me this feeling.
The environment fosters a sense of community, of family, and leads people to just hang out. it is not a meat market like many other chat places, although that happens too. The simplicity of the interface and the creativity and engagement that occurs between people of different backgrounds provides a unique forum for people to engage each other in a safe way. None of the other services that I have tried gives me this feeling.
Regards
LenEHey
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