Message Limits
Linden Lab has put in place a new policy which limits the amount of messages a bot cant send daily (You can read the policy here). Please view the FAQ below for more details:
What does this mean?
It simply means that you cannot send more than 5000 messages from a bot in a calender day and "All bots operated by a single user share a common limit." If you send more than 5000 messages in a day ALL messages from your bot(s) will stop until the limit gets reset the following day.
What is counter against my limit?
Any form of communication that is sent from your bot to someone else (An IM, a group notice, message to local chat/group chat, inventory offers etc). Please note that 1 message is for 1 individual, so if you send notice to a group with 1000 members then you have 4000 left for the day.
How can I view my limits?
You can view your limits by logging in to your SmartBots account. You will see your remaining messages left at the top of the screen:
Why are they doing this?
Linden Labs are trying to reduce the amount of spam that is sent across their servers to increase performance for residents.
Points to note:
- This limit is being enforced by Linden Labs
- Your limit resets daily
- Even if you have several bots you still have a 5000 message limit.
- If you send a message in group chat only members that have it open will receive the message unlike notices where all group members receive it.
- This applies to ALL bots, even those you run on your pc
- AT THIS TIME WE CANNOT ISSUE REFUNDS FOR A POLICY CHANGE DONE BY LINDEN LABS