Second Life Town Halls were held somewhat on a regularly basis from 2003-2007 between Linden Lab staff and the general community. The format is usually an opening speech about the current status of Second Life and either where it's headed or what the Town Hall is being held for. After the short opening, questions are either asked in the open or directed to a specific person via instant message and then answered by the key speaker. For Town Halls that took place on the Teen Grid see Teen Town Halls. As of 2007, Linden Lab decided to no longer host Town Halls anymore.