Chapter 706: Chapter 669: Need More Trust!
Across from Lincoln, there were many live streaming camera lenses.
Not only from the reporters, Cloud Dream Official, but also Cheryl’s “semi-official” ones.
Cheryl never let a hot topic slip by.
Although she had no KPI requirement and could spend every day playing with cats and dogs, she preferred working hard while enjoying a high salary.
— Early employees at Dream Cloud Studio now received quite generous treatment.
Nevertheless, Cheryl never settled for the status quo and her passion for her work never waned.
Not only did she establish the [Pet Department] away from the administrative department — which genuinely existed within the Cloud Dream office system, with the title and position of [Pet Department Director].
She also seized Lincoln’s “Milkshake Publicity” opportunity to establish a [New Media Department], which had gotten more and more successful ever since.
If she were willing to accept advertisements, her earnings could not only cover Cloud Dream’s expenses on her but even turn a profit.
But that’s not a small number.
Unfortunately, Lincoln disapproved, and Cheryl herself also felt that using Cloud Dream’s reputation to help advertisers would be too much.
Thus, although the [New Media Department] had been doing very well, it remained somewhat unserious in nature.
It wasn’t even an official channel, at most, it was semi-official.
No, not even half, only one-third at most.
This one-third relied on Cheryl’s thick skin, often pestering various game project teams for insignificant internal gossip and news.
Recently, Cheryl was worried about having no inside information to dig into — it wasn’t that Cloud Dream had no major news, quite the opposite, there was so much news it was hard to keep up with, but she couldn’t disclose it all.
Fortunately, this press conference gave her something to grab onto.
What? The Cloud Dream Official would also be livestreaming?
It’s a joke, the official broadcast couldn’t compete with her “VIP Audience Seat First-Person Perspective” in terms of immersion!
As a result, although her live broadcast room had fewer viewers than the official one, it achieved unprecedented popularity — a full tenth of the Cloud Dream Official broadcast room!
At this moment, the audience in both the official live broadcast room and Cheryl’s “first-person perspective” broadcast room were all excited by Lincoln’s words.
They had been deeply moved when the mute student began to speak, and now, hearing Lincoln personally confirm the success of the [Rehabilitation Plan], they felt even more proud and enthusiastic.
But now, Lincoln elevated the 130 million players who participated in the [Rehabilitation Plan] to the truly crucial position of a “technological breakthrough,” and the excitement of the participants grew even higher.
Lincoln’s speech had just begun:
“130 million people, out of pure kindness, selflessly contributed to helping others overcome language barriers. This is not only unprecedented in the Internet age but also extremely rare and noteworthy throughout human history.”
“Because it proves that the most beautiful aspects of human nature — kindness, mutual aid, and altruism — still exist widely.”
“Compared to that, Cloud Dream’s compensation is truly insignificant.”
“So, I must express my heartfelt respect and gratitude in a formal enough occasion!”
These words were said assertively and sincerely without any falsehood.
However, Lincoln didn’t like sentimentality and felt uncomfortable when expressing it. He quickly moved on to the next segment after a brief bow, not giving everyone time to let the emotions sink in.
This left the reporters at a loss: shouldn’t he have bowed deeply at this point?
However, Lincoln continued:
“Since the [Rehabilitation Plan] has been achieved, the collection of player data is no longer necessary. So, I announce —”
“From now on, all additional data collection-related firmware will be automatically uninstalled, not a single one left!”
“Virtual Reality System’s collection of player data will return to the most basic level.”
“All data collected by the [Rehabilitation Plan] will be sealed immediately!”
“All participants in the [Rehabilitation Plan] have the right to download or request deletion of their personal data!”
“I guarantee with my integrity: after you apply for deletion, all data collected from the [Rehabilitation Plan] will definitely be completely deleted!”
Before Lincoln could finish his speech, the venue was already in an uproar.
Because no one expected that Lincoln would actually give up the meat he had just gotten a taste of!
If someone else said something like this, they might not believe them.
But with Lincoln saying this, they truly believed it!
The virtual data of 130 million people was undoubtedly a tremendous treasure trove.
Even though most people don’t know what the most valuable thing in this treasure trove is, no one doubts its value!
And Lincoln, just giving it up like that?!
And so desperately impatient!
Yesterday’s plan had just succeeded, and Lincoln was eager to uninstall the firmware and delete the data by this morning.
What’s his motive?
Not only did the reporters on site not understand, but the players and netizens in the live streaming room didn’t understand either.
With the rapid development of the internet, the value of data has deeply rooted in people’s hearts.
They’ve never seen a company that complains about having too much user data.
Of course, users are well aware: big companies take their data and don’t do any good with it.
No one wants their data to be analyzed by others to generate more profit or, in other words – to exploit their time and wallets better.
Everyone just feels powerless.
That’s why people aren’t used to Lincoln’s very different approach.
However, players and netizens are not fools. They know what’s good and bad. After a brief shock, they left comments in admiration!
Many players in the virtual world watching the live stream witnessed the system’s pop-up message –
“[Rehabilitation Plan] has succeeded. Thank you for your contribution. The corresponding data collection is over, and relevant firmware uninstallation is in progress…”
“…”
“…”
“Uninstallation complete, thank you once again for your contribution.”
“Please await the official email to submit your opinions on the handling of collected personal data.”
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This news was immediately shared in the live streaming room, further proving that Lincoln meant what he said and was resolute!
As Lincoln was making such bold statements on stage, a young girl with a pink head was working hard.
“Ancient people spent thousands of gold coins to buy the bones of horses in order to get more excellent horses. So what is Lincoln’s goal in doing this? To collect data more easily in the future?”
Surrounded by colleagues and other reporters, they speculated on Lincoln’s intentions.
Jim, an admirer of Lincoln, disagreed with these ideas:
“You’re all being small-minded! Lincoln is an idealist; he might just want to create a better internet world!”
“Huh?” Their gazes on Jim were like looking at an idiot.
But seeing the “Eight Sides” on his head, they all turned away.
“What’s the point in discussing with a brain-dead fan?” – this was the message Jim saw on their faces.
Actually, Lincoln’s motives were not merely idealistic.
What he wanted was quite simple, but outsiders could hardly guess it – that is the players’ and society’s[trust].
Through his constant efforts, Cloud Dream’s reputation, word-of-mouth, and trust have become almost unique in the industry.
But Lincoln is still not satisfied; he needs more trust!
Because next, Cloud Dream will involve “social ethics” for the first time –
Next Monday is when the virtual world’s [Marriage Contract] and [Love Contract] will be launched.
Lincoln has to make players believe: engaging in intimate acts in the virtual world is absolutely safe, and they never have to worry about seeing themselves as the protagonist in some small website’s footage.
Lincoln also has to make society believe: though “virtual sex” is unprecedented and seems avant-garde, it’s beneficial as it supplements reality instead of violating ethics and morals.
Hmm…
At least in the beginning.
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Starting tomorrow, there will be a break, and Lincoln can finally take a short breather.
Wishing everyone a happy Chinese New Year’s Eve, a happy Spring Festival, and a happy and smooth year ahead.
Let’s meet again on the third day of the festival!