Linden Lab Official:Is it OK to ask other Residents to take surveys?

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We've received a number of questions about whether it's okay for Residents to collect feedback in various ways, including academic research, through distribution of notecards, and placing comment boxes asking for suggestions.

Generally, yes, this is allowed, as long as it doesn't violate the Community Standards or Terms of Service. This means, for example: You can't start dropping notecards on random Residents around you -- that would be spam -- but you can post a sign on your land asking to be clicked if someone wants to take part. Or at least, ask someone personally if they're interested.

There are many ways to encourage other Residents to participate in sharing their opinions with you, and as long as any exchange of personal information is clearly voluntary and includes explicit consent of the person giving the information, there shouldn't be a problem.