While I typically am loathe to add yet another verse to what is becoming a rather lengthy song, I think that this subjects deserves inclusion, don't you?
"Dear Linden, Dear Linden, I just don't understand The new terms of service About using your brand. Registered trademarks And copyright signs, Must I use them all of the time? Signed, a blogger
Blogger,Dear blogger We hear what you say And at Linden Lab (R) We don't like things this way But our lawyers insist That it must be done We sincerely hope it won't ruin your fun Signed, a Linden (TM)"
--Niko Donburi (aka The "Weird Al" of the virtual world formally known as Second Life)
Thank you for taking the time to post such a well-thought out and informative article. Your observations are quite accurate and aptly illustrate that SL is in a state of flux from what it once was to what it will become.