BlogHer '07 in Second Life! Can't Make it to Chicago? Attend Virtually!

June 19, 2007 by Queen Tureaud in BlogHer Conferences

“Sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.”- The Queen, in Lewis Carroll’s Through the Looking Glass.

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While Lewis Carroll’s Queen in Through the Looking Glass “believed” her six impossible things before breakfast, this Queen has done them. In the virtual world of Second Life anything is possible. It’s possible to fly, it’s possible to visit far off lands, and it’s possible to bring hundreds of BlogHers to the Chicago conference without ever leaving their homes.

I’m Queen Tureaud. It’s a Second Life avatar name. You may know me as BlogHer Contributing editor Erin Kotecki Vest of Queen of Spain blog. For those of you who can’t make it to the BlogHer ’07 conference in Chicago, I’ve teamed up with Elisa, Lisa, and Jory to bring Chicago to you.

BlogHer in Second Life will offer the opportunity to experience the Chicago conference live on a virtual platform, complete with general sessions, audio feeds, and even a virtual cocktail party! Similar to BlogHer ‘07 in Chicago, the BlogHer Second Life virtual conference will feature an interactive format designed to inspire discussion. Not to mention FREE virtual goodies from our sponsors and vendors!

So how does it work?

First thing is first, if you want to attend the virtual conference you will need to download and install Second Life. Unfortunately it will not run on all computers, so check Second Life system requirements at https://secure-web7.secondlife.com/corporate/sysreqs.php . A basic account at Second Life is free.

Next, you will need to register for the conference. Registration can be completed at http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaID=137268. Registration is free.

Now you are ready to get comfortable in this virtual world, and Queen Tureaud is happy to be your guide. I will be holding Second Life training and office hours to get you ready for the conference.

Queen Tureaud office hours:(PST)
Monday 10-2pm
Wednesday 10-2pm
Thursday 5pm-8pm
Sunday 4-7pm

You can email me at queenofspainblog@yahoo.com, or you can instant message me while IN Second Life by using “search” on the bottom of your tool bar and searching for “Queen Tureaud.” Click on “Queen Tureaud” to pull up my profile and send me an “instant message” telling me who you are and that you are a BlogHer. I will then work with you and hold your hand in the sometimes complicated but always fun virtual world.

You can also take advantage of Second Life tutorials to get you started. These “resident” made video tutorials can be found at http://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/Video_Tutorials .

BlogHer in Second Life will be a “PG” event. This means those of you wishing to explore some of the more adult oriented spaces will have to do that on your own, and it will be expected that you adhere to these policies while attending any BlogHer events in Second Life.

I will be posting here at BlogHer.org with tips, tricks, and ideas to get you ready for the virtual conference.

Hope to “see” you there!

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My screen name in SL is

Jody DeVere -- ... June 19, 2007 - 2:58pm

My screen name in SL is Patty Streeter. I will be in Chicago speaking BUT I am brining my laptop and will join you in SL for some fun with BlogHer's in SL. Woo HooT!

Check out our AskPatty venue in SL!

Let us know what we can do to help! We are SL addicts!

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Ride/20/204/29

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The first night was a succes.

VintFalken July 27, 2007 - 1:53am

No?! =)

- Vint Falken dot Com -

Second life the confernce

objectiva3 July 27, 2007 - 12:30pm

Hi,

The SecondLlife during this day doesn´t permit creat an account free!

They say:
«They Linden Lab reserves the right to limit the number of Second Life accounts an individual may have!«

I can´t follow conference yet, from Lisbon!!!

But I`m sure it´s a sucess!

Regards

Cristina

Belated comment on virtual conferencing in Second Life

dgosnell September 26, 2007 - 12:45pm

I have been meaning to submit a post to thank you for sharing the details on this previous virtual conference. This is one of the posts that got me interested in exploring the world of Second Life and virtual conferences in general. Since then, we've been playing around with having our own team meetings using virtual conferences for Second Life at work. I have found it to be far more entertaining to have virtual conferences using the new Crowne Plaza Conference Center that is currently free to use in Second Life. This is more entertaining than using Glance, GoToMeeting, or WebEx.

I think is really cool that you can use audio chat and even Powerpoint Presentations in the virtual meetings. I'm sure we will start seeing more of such conference centers pop up in Second Life. In any event, if anyone wants more information on how to set up virtual conferencing in Second Life, you can check out the article that I bought that saved me a lot of time in figuring out the setup myself: Second Life virtual conferencing

Where to get and info about

guniwan May 15, 2008 - 1:44am

Where to get and info about blogher event for this year (2008) try to search using the search fuction at the top bar here, but i come to this info.

Waiting for the new blogher event this year :).

 

Goonie

Baby First Year

 

Use the Conference navigation tab or topic link

Elisa Camahort May 15, 2008 - 6:18am

This link will take you to our conference website.

Elisa Camahort
BlogHer
elisa@blogher.org

This is wonderful

Gena Haskett June 19, 2007 - 3:53pm

Thank you for doing this for the SL'ers who can participate. I have enough trouble with my Primary Life so I've never dipped into SL.

I'm afraid that if I started using SL I won't stop. I'd never see actual daylight again.

From the thought to the word to the deed. BlogHer women get it done. Wow!

Gena - Out On The Stoop

SL?

Lovebabz June 19, 2007 - 4:40pm

I have NO IDEA what this all means, but I am so intrigued by that I am going to make it my life's mission to figure it out and somehow participate. Hell, I am degreed several times over. So wish me luck.

Love,
Babz
www.lovebabz.blogspot.com

Pop Ups on SL

Lexie June 19, 2007 - 7:41pm

Sounds like a great opportunity. I'm a bit hesitant about SL due to pop-ups, spyware, yadayada. What's your advice on that?

Thanks.

Pop ups?? Scared???

Queen Tureaud June 20, 2007 - 7:20am

Hi everyone,

I can honestly say I have had NO issues with popups, spyware, or any of the above due to Second life. Not one.

And I KNOW it looks a bit complicated at first...but that's why I'm here! I promise to hold your hand until you are flying around and shopping like a pro!

Office hours are coming up today! Get on and let's explore!

Count Me In

Lexie June 20, 2007 - 9:08am

I figured you wouldn't recommend something with junk on it, but had to ask. I'll be working on making time to explore SL pre-conference and enjoy the conference via SL.

Thanks.

Queen Tureaud, you are going

Dana J. Tuszke June 20, 2007 - 9:18am

Queen Tureaud, you are going to be one busy lady at Virtual BlogHer! What a great idea!

New "I'm Going in Second Life" button code

Elisa Camahort June 21, 2007 - 5:09pm

Is online here.

Elisa Camahort
BlogHer
elisa@blogher.org

Come on in, the virtual reality is fine!

Myg June 24, 2007 - 7:20pm

I'm a huge Second Life fan and one of my blogs is based around it. I personally have never had any issues with spyware, pop ups or any other security risks. I'd be happy to help answer questions about Second Life too!

Also willing to help in Second Life!

Karen Rani June 24, 2007 - 7:37pm

You can find me in SL as Duchess Voom. Glad to help!
Karen
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I won't bring my guns! I promise!

VintFalken June 26, 2007 - 8:41am

Or maybe I will. So I can protect the others. ;)

Anyway, another female Second Life avie coming to the conference in-world and willing to help out when needed. I neither had any problems with the spyware, pop ups, ... but I do suggest you try to create an avatar before the contest and give it some decent looks. If needed any help with that, just IM (instant message ;)) 'Vint Falken' in-world (in Second Life).

greetz
Vint

- Vint Falken dot Com -

Khadija Burali here

Kim Pearson June 26, 2007 - 9:05am

Also glad to help! (And no, pop-ups and spyware haven't been an issue.

But if you are concerned about having the viewer on your hard drive, I know a lot of people who just download it to a flash drive.

The only tech issue that comes up with SL is that it is frequently updated, but that is a minor inconvenience.

BlogHer Contributing Editor|Professor Kim|Contributing Writer, Online Journalism Review

I tried to encourage a SecondLife meetup

ThisCanadian June 27, 2007 - 11:35am

for Democratic Warriors, but this is fantastic!!

I can't *wait*!!

Spread Love...
... but wear the Glove!

BlueBerry Pick'n
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"We, two, form a multitude" ~ Ovid
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"Silent Freedom is Freedom Silenced"

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU REGISTER FOR THE SECOND LIFE CONF.

Queen Tureaud June 27, 2007 - 11:52am

Don't forget to register! You won't get in if you don't! (unless you slip me a 20 at the virtual door-but shhhhhhhh)

http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaID=137268

Thank you!

whymommy July 1, 2007 - 7:23pm

This is so, so awesome! I just found out I can't go to the conference (but I am giving away my registration pass this week) and this will be a great way to experience a bit of it virtually! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Whymommy

(Wanna win my registration? Go to the URL below to enter!)
http://toddlerplanet.wordpress.com/2007/07/01/blogher-pass/

Put me on the volunteer list, too

Lori Taylor July 2, 2007 - 9:07am

Great idea. I'm all registered.

Sitting around tables in San Jose blogging and IMing was like being in Second Life last year anyway.

Lori

Thank you for doing this

rubyji July 3, 2007 - 4:54am

I was bummed to have to miss yet another BlogHer event, but the travel just wasn't feasible for me. I'll be thrilled to participate in Second Life.

FYI, there is already a lot of good stuff going on in there. For example, I co-facilitate a weekly meetup for the SL Netroots group at RootsCamp on Progressive Island. There are also a lot of nonprofit orgs with offices on Commonwealth Island and in the Nonprofit Commons. There's even a Code Pink chapter in SL!

So come on in, sisters. The water's fine.

(PS: My name in SL is Ruby Glitter.)

Registered

Bill Cammack July 11, 2007 - 3:11pm

Registered.

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Suzie Cheel The Abundance

Suzie Cheel July 23, 2007 - 12:06am

Suzie Cheel
The Abundance Queen
The Abundance Highway

My Avatar

Suzie Cheel July 23, 2007 - 12:08am

Hi , My SL name is Abundita Jewell,

I can't seem to locate Queen Turead? and have some fast learning to do
see you in there

Suzie Cheel
The Abundance Queen
The Abundance Highway

If you can't find me...

Queen Tureaud July 23, 2007 - 5:56am

sometimes my name shows up in search, some times it does not. SL is funny that way.

You can also search for "blogher" and find the conf. site! OR email me your avatar name and I'll be come find YOU

I am so excited to be going

alizasherman July 23, 2007 - 2:51pm

I am so excited to be going to both the RL version of BH in Chicago and the SL version as well! Will speak on a panelist in both places (not at the same time, of course). See you in the "real" world and in-world! I'm Cybergrrl Oh in SL.

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