see more traffic on my parcel, specifically in the newly formed Enchanted Forest area, which allows patrons to discover hidden enclaves and rest areas. It is my hope that, in opening my Headquarters and home to others, that it will encourage donations and more SL Parade readers. KM: Are you currently in any virtual worlds or grids? RERE: I still have my account on IMVU but I rarely use it. The only world I am involved in at this point is Second Life KM: What do you feel are the hardest aspects of owning a media type business in Second Life? RERE: Getting other
businesses to purchase ads has been one of the biggest challenges for The SL Parade. Many businesses want you to write great things about their venue, but want the services done for free. Yet, in order for businesses like mine to flourish, all publications need businesses to purchase ad space, and we need the purchases to be consistent and collaborative in nature. Besides that, getting consistently contributing writers is another challenge. Because I am a relatively new business, it is important to have writers that will at least contribute two articles a month, and that kind of commitment is very difficult to find. Last but not least, soliciting