I’ve decided to recommend Metaverse Exchange for those looking for a haven from XStreet. The community is vocal and constructive on their forums, and the operator of the site is active there and very positive to suggestions. I have added a suggestion for a Tiny/Micro/Macro category, and am optimistic for its addition. I mentioned that if the category existed, the Tinies would have incentive to flock there. ;D
According to the MVX About page, the owner has a business philosophy I can get behind. From what I see on the forums thus far, MVX is doing their best to carry it out.
At Metaverse Exchange we believe that a good community is the foundation of a good economy, so we’ve established forums for the free exchange of information about virtual worlds life and experience. Come to the forums to get help, give help, find information, or just relax with friends.
At MVX we have a very different business philosophy. We don’t believe that business, or life for that matter, is a zero-sum game: that is, we don’t believe that, in order for one to win, someone else must lose. We strongly believe in conducting business to the mutual benefit of all concerned. You, as a merchant and/or shopper here, will always come before money. The owner, Siann Beck, has been an independent businesswoman for many years, and it has always been her experience that, when she operates that way, the money takes care of itself.
I have added an MVX terminal to my main shop. A full listing of in-world MVX terminals is available on the MVX website.
Tags: products, second life
I've only got 2 items listed on MVX so far, but tomorrow I'll add more listings to get them on par with my meta-life stuff.
I hope Siann goes with your category suggestion. I'd start going bananas making stuff for tinies if it happens.