Now is the time for me to give a deep thank-you to each and all the Second Life Volunteers who showed up on Volunteer Island to learn more about WindLight. Pastrami Linden & I co-chaired and Mia Linden moderated. Amber, George, and Lexie of our dear VTeam were also present, and I heard Blue shouting in the distance.

I'm not closely involved on a regular basis with our Volunteers as I was in the earlier days of SL, but their positive presence is certainly felt and appreciated every single time I hear from a Resi, "Thanks, [volunteer] answered my questions and pointed me towards your video tutorial (or something else I did) and it helped!"

See, oftentimes I've learned, being the creator of information isn't the only important role: distributing, compiling and otherwise sharing it is essential. I abhor seeing available info go unused, and I precisely create info-guides to help facilitate the repetitive barrage of incoming queries volunteers get, which I know all too well.

I wanted to take more pictures at this event; it's unfortunate there appears to be a WindLight bug that crashes me on occasion when taking snapshots in crowded scenes. It's tough to repro, but I'm keeping my eyes out for it, so if you've had it too, please make mention on the public Issue Tracker and LET ME KNOW. I'll pay attention.

If you'd like to extend your goodwill in our community, learn more about the Second Life Volunteer Programme, and when you're ready, sign up!