Edo Tone will be leaving Second Life in April 2012
Breaking News
Today I saw a group notice saying that Edo Tone the owner/founder of Style of Edo will be leaving Second Life sometime during April 2012. It’s always sad news to hear people leaving Second Life and I know that Edo will be missed deeply by the SL community when he leaves in a few months time. Edo creates men’s formal clothing for Style of Edo and you can view he’s great store of products on the Second Life Marketplace or inworld here. I wish Edo Tone all the best for the future in RL. 
This is what the group notice said this morning SLT.
hello members of the press,
After consulting some sources that it is public knowledge that Edo is leaving ,he has alerted friends and his staff with this and it is no longer private ,i decided to share Edo’s goodbye letter in Press Pass and thank this legend for his wonderful work he has done in the community.
Here is a copy of Edo’s goodbye letter which is rather emotional to read.
Hi my staffs,
I worked in SL about 5years.
My SL business is big still.And I got award every year.
I was so lucky.
But I havenot aim and I’m tired about SL business so much.
I do not want to waste time in RL.
And I have not failed in business yet. I would like to become a SL legend.
I will leave from SL in April.(I gave SIM of Ekho to Chris already)
I know my staffs are so good persons and good job.
I will not employ you next month. I’m so sorry.
I know this is big news for SL fashion world.
I did not tell this news to many people.
But you can talk it to anyone.
I was not kind to you possibly.
I’m so sorry.And I am thankful to you from the bottom of my heart.
And you gave me good memories.
I will not forget about you in RL.
You were my SL dream. Because all big owners had
many staffs in SL.
Thank you so much!
edo Tone
Posted on February 27, 2012, in Second Life, Second Life Blogs, Second Life Stats, SL Announcements, SL Breaking News, SL Community, SL News Alert, SL Summary and tagged Second Life, SL Breaking News, SL News. Bookmark the permalink. 9 Comments.
My harsh comment that I’ve said before and will say again:
If you’re in SL for business, leave.
If you’re here to know people and enjoy folks and be part of the community -and- have a business, stay.
If one decides one no longer wants a business, and one is truly part of SL, giving up the business is in no way a reason to leave SL.
I know the above was mean of me.
What I am/was hoping to see is/was a ‘not leaving SL, just closing the shop’ comment.
Its sad to see a good business go. Even worse to find out a person was only in SL to make money, not to be part of the community – and the blog makes it appear like this was that sort of person. Hope that is just an incorrect read of things on my part.
I agree.
I didn’t know Edo personally, but used to buy gifts for men friends at his store. His products are some of the finest in SL. Like you, Daniel, I’m saddened.
Me neither but I wish him the best for whatever comes next. Another week of sad news and it seems to be a regular thing now. I report on what I know about!
You have a view of goings on and thanks for passing all of this information on. Those of us who love SL, are saddened but we need to know. Hugs
gee, you are my source of SL closings and departures
i dunno who Edo is but i am sure it is a loss for SL
Thanks!
It always surprises me when people make a negattive comment about a person without knowing them or the facts.
The note posed from edo was to his staff, so of course he would mention his business to them.
Edo was a full paricipant in many aspects of SL, including helping others with their ventures which he did without reward. It was not about money for him.
He has his own RL reasons for leaving SL.
Yes he will be a loss to many people and especially me.
Edo is my friend.