Linden Lab Official:Frequently Asked Questions about the Second Life Winterfest Promotion

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The following article answers some frequently asked questions about the Second Life WINTERFEST promotion, including the Spotlight, Sweepstakes, and Kiva wreath contest.

How do I enter the Sweepstakes?

To enter the weekly Sweepstakes drawing, you must complete the Winterfest Sweepstakes form and invite at least one new Resident into Second Life. You will only be eligible once someone clicks on the email (that you sent using the form linked to from here) and then signs up and logs in to Second Life.

What is the Second Life WINTERFEST Spotlight?

The Second Life WINTERFEST Spotlight is a Flash-based microsite designed by Linden Lab to host content creators who have submitted their creations to XStreet SL. A submission form and guidelines for submitting items was posted on the Second Life Community Blog on November 3rd with a deadline of November 11th for possible inclusion in the WINTERFEST Spotlight.

How were the participants selected for the Second Life WINTERFEST Spotlight?

A submission form and guidelines for participating in and submitting items for the WINTERFEST Spotlight were posted on the Second Life Community Blog on November 3rd, 2009. Submission was open to all merchants with a deadline of November 11th, 2009. All submissions from merchants for the Second Life WINTERFEST Spotlight were accumulated, reviewed, and placed in 12 different categories, as originally listed in the November 3rd blog post. The selections for inclusion were made with the goal of providing a multitude of high quality items in a variety of categories, and with a range of prices.

How do I donate to Kiva.org?

You may purchase Kiva wreaths on Xstreet SL for L$300 a piece or donate L$ inworld at a Winterfest kiosk - location to be announced. 100% of purchase will be donated to Kiva.org.

How were winners of the Kiva.org Winterfest Wreath Contest selected?

A team of impartial judges from Kiva and Linden Lab reviewed all submitted wreaths and selected six (6) winners based on creativity, attention to detail, variety and a number of other factors.

Who designed the Kiva wreaths?

Residents designed all the wreaths being sold in benefit of Kiva. To participate, Residents or groups of Residents submitted an online form and then delivered their wreath design inworld.

Able Forter
Alaska Metropolitan
Aleshanee Burnett
Ana Herzog
Arwyn Quandry
Avene Exonar
Beatrice Honey
Bridget Lykin
Callie Cline
Candy Cerveau
Diamond Meness
Dragonabyss Sporleder
Edwin Alter
Feather Firecaster
Foxy Petunia
gamadinho Avro
Georg Stonewall
Geryn Sloane
JanMae Jun
Jess Oranos
Kathleen Blachere
Light Mornington
Lobbie Riggles
Maddison Dagostino
Magnolia Dreamscape
Mellifera Szondi
Minna Baxton
Mystress Weatherwax
Ninatchka Markova
Ponsonby Low
Poppet McGimsie
Rafale Kamachi
Ruby Glenfadden
Sadizja Skute
Sorite Krautrauch
Starry Questi
Stsfuzzybear Hush
Suella Ember
Thiery Fleury
Valerie Jefferson
Winter Thorn
Wrable amat
YessikaCalydon Bardenboar
Zarah Dawn
Zrephel Tokugawa

Where can I see all of the Wreaths submitted for consideration?

You can see them at this location inworld.

Why is Linden Lab promoting the Second Life WINTERFEST Spotlight?

Linden Lab chose to promote these seasonal items in the WINTERFEST Spotlight to both showcase diverse merchandise created by Second Life content creators as well as enhance the shopping experience among the broader Second Life community. Linden Lab continually seeks opportunities to better promote a multitude of activities and events that occur inworld. Linden Lab will continue to improve the submission process for similar future seasons and events, which will be open to all qualified Residents. This submission process will be made available at http:///www.twitter.com/slmerchants and the Second Life Community Blog.

How can I be involved in Spotlights on XStreet SL in the future?

Linden Lab will consider future opportunities to promote seasonal merchandise and events. The primary source of information and communication regarding all things Xstreet are the Second Life Community Blog and Second Life Commerce Blog. You can also follow us on Twitter to stay abreast of opportunities to take part in future events.

Will Linden Lab be doing more promotions like the Second Life WINTERFEST Spotlight in the future?

Yes; we hope to provide more promotional opportunities in partnership with content creators and merchants. The primary source of information and communication regarding all things Xstreet are the Second Life Community Blog and Second Life Commerce Blog. You can also follow us on Twitter or join the SL Commerce Merchants group in world to stay abreast of opportunities to take part in future events.

Will future Spotlights feature different merchandise to showcase the diversity of Second Life Residents and merchandise?

Yes; this Spotlight is the third such showcase of merchandise from XStreet SL, the first being the Second Life Fall Fashion Lookbook and the second being the 2009 Halloween Spotlight. We look forward to showcasing many different virtual goods, scripts, textures, etc. that more fully encompass the enormous variety of creative tastes that exist in Second Life.

Who were the merchants that made the WINTERFEST Spotlight possible?

We'd like to give a special thanks to all of the merchants who submitted items for inclusion in the WINTERFEST Spotlight, because without them, this wouldn't have been possible. Everyone submitted great, creative items, and while we couldn't feature every merchant and every item in the WINTERFEST Spotlight, we would like to thank them all here and provide one of their submitted items for all our perusing shoppers.

From all of Linden Lab and especially the Commerce Team, Thank You and Happy Holidays!