Pedigree Anonymity (2)

[Nocshadue Balbozar]

I'd like to throw in my 2 L$ here. There are a few concerns voiced that while I understand where they are coming from just want to point out another perspective. Sanura mentions a concern that having the breeder's named in pedigree will propagate an elitist attitude. I disagree and would like to offer this perspective; suppose you are a content creator and you have worked hard, perhaps using some prefab items and putting your own spin on them (an approximation of what breeding is to me)..then you are told of course you can sell these things but...once it leaves your shop, your name is no longer connected to it. If someone see's it and likes it, well, they have no way to know where it came from. How successful do you think your shop would be? Or perhaps you are an artist and you make beatuiful paintings..and they sell well but..you are not allowed to sign them?

As far as Pen's concern that being able to trace the original breeder of a new and high priced trait hurting the secondary market, well..what I have seen is that already goes on all the time. It may take a little detective work now, but word of mouth is a powerful thing, and also drives the market. I don't really see that having breeders names listed in pedigree will hurt the price of new traits. There will always be those who don't want to stand in line for a deal and will happily pay more to have it right away.

I like having both breeder and owner listed in the pedigree..and I think in the long run it will benefit the community as a whole. We need to think not just of ourselves and what we have done already but of the new breeders coming after us too.

I don't find it a problem that an Alt may be listed on some of my cats...I don't particularly use alts to breed in general, as to me that would just be too confusing. But I have heard some say it helps them keep projects organized etc. I see no problem with that at all. Many of us have alts we may use for other purposes in SL. If you are concerned perhaps create an Alt specifically for KC?

To wrap up I just want to reiterate, I belive unlocking the pedigree is one of the best things we can do for the community as a whole, and I approve of showing breeder names and owner names.

Hugs,
Noc