It all began in 2004, in the snow.
The Confederation of Democratic Simulators (CDS) is a community operated by and for its citizens and, as such, is the oldest democracy in Second Life.
Founded in 2004, it began as a project chosen by Linden Lab to help create interest in the mainland snow regions. Our first ‘home’ was the Anzere region where we still have an infohub.
The City of Neualtenburg, as it was called then, was modelled after the northern Bavarian city of Rothenburg ob der Tauber and the surrounding valley. After a year we moved to a privately owned region now called Neufreistadt. We have since grown and are now a six-region community.
We are inclusive, diverse and multinational. Our common language is English, although other languages are spoken among our citizens.
For more background and history, read this overview on Second Life Wikia and explore this collection of links on Miscellaneous Details.
Read our Guide for New Citizens to learn about the history, values and political system of the CDS, and how you can play an active role in shaping our community.
