A Boys Place Mall Transition
I have been a long time shopper and officer of A Boy Place Mall since the first iteration opened on a tiny parcel with a handful of small stores in 2007. After moving from Digix to Edisto, it seemed that founder, Aang Nakumara had finally settled on a full prim sim to keep his vision fulfilled. The mall itself has always appeared to be quite a success so I was taken back this weekend with the sudden announcement that Edisto would be removed and ABPM was essentially closing.
Turns out, the reality of the situation was far more upsetting than simple failure.
My longtime Second Life friend, Aang had underwent emergency surgery for a cerebral hemorrhage in December and is still in recovery. News arrived from his RL cousin on Friday who expected to see Aang over the weekend and pass along well wishes from his friends. All of us wish Aang a speedy and safe recovery during this difficult time in his life.
Several officers of the mall have created a group called "Save A Boys Place Mall" and efforts are well on the way of reviving it. Sources say that Geoff Alderson, founder of Tiger Animations, is absorbing the costs for a brand new sim and is working alongside of Tiger Macbain and Everest Piek to recreate Aangs work. Several former merchants have already signed on the dotted line to reopen at the new mall and others have expressed interest.
There is more to this story than just the transition of one sim to another. The true story lies with the efforts and actions of the group officers who truly lived up to what the officer tag in Second Life should bestow. From the very start of this, they have constantly and tirelessly worked to notify, assist and clarify to its merchants the progression of details and news as they were received. They were able to get details on refunds, maintained contact with Linden Labs to allow everyone a chance to recovery "no copy" items and are constantly responding to former merchants and customers looking for updates. Remember, these are nonpaid volunteers who are doing something rare ... The "Right Thing". Kudos to you all.
I look forward to broadcasting our show from the new location in the future.
Turns out, the reality of the situation was far more upsetting than simple failure.
My longtime Second Life friend, Aang had underwent emergency surgery for a cerebral hemorrhage in December and is still in recovery. News arrived from his RL cousin on Friday who expected to see Aang over the weekend and pass along well wishes from his friends. All of us wish Aang a speedy and safe recovery during this difficult time in his life.
Several officers of the mall have created a group called "Save A Boys Place Mall" and efforts are well on the way of reviving it. Sources say that Geoff Alderson, founder of Tiger Animations, is absorbing the costs for a brand new sim and is working alongside of Tiger Macbain and Everest Piek to recreate Aangs work. Several former merchants have already signed on the dotted line to reopen at the new mall and others have expressed interest.
There is more to this story than just the transition of one sim to another. The true story lies with the efforts and actions of the group officers who truly lived up to what the officer tag in Second Life should bestow. From the very start of this, they have constantly and tirelessly worked to notify, assist and clarify to its merchants the progression of details and news as they were received. They were able to get details on refunds, maintained contact with Linden Labs to allow everyone a chance to recovery "no copy" items and are constantly responding to former merchants and customers looking for updates. Remember, these are nonpaid volunteers who are doing something rare ... The "Right Thing". Kudos to you all.
I look forward to broadcasting our show from the new location in the future.
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