My personal view on poaching. A detailed response to the post below from AnsjelaAmat

POACHING AS CARE.

Sometimes it seems like poaching players is about competition and the fight for an audience, if you view each player as a moneymaker, but you can look at it from a different perspective and see it as genuine care and a desire to unlock someone's potential. When someone invites players to join them, they truly notice them: they see that they have great ideas, that they want to create, and they try to create space for that. There's even something touching about this: after all, a person doesn't just sit in their region and count souls, but seeks out those who will be interesting and wants them to feel better.
It's great that there are so many different regions in the virtual world—players have a lot to choose from, and each corner strives to showcase its uniqueness. Some invite you because they believe that this is where people can discover new ways. We all have different tastes, and that's wonderful—some prefer peace and quiet, while others prefer vibrant projects and constant events. Diversity makes our world richer, and finding "your place" is an exciting adventure.
After all, the most valuable thing in virtual worlds isn't the land or the buildings, but the people who bring them to life. Let there be more spaces where players are seen, appreciated, and supported, and more stories where a simple invitation becomes the beginning of something truly amazing. Let everyone find a place where their ideas are warmly welcomed, and where they find people nearby with whom they want to create something amazing. If you're being lured away, go away—don't be afraid or ashamed. Perhaps for some of you, this will be a chance for a happy virtual life. After all, you can always go back if you don't like something. And don't let someone else dictate your opinion.

Grand Opening!

Royal Gardens Golf Club is a tropical virtual golf destination on OpenSim Network, featuring a fun golf experience similar to the popular golf games found in Second Life. Join the group, collect your golf club and HUD, tee off, aim for each hole, and track your score as you play through the course. Bring friends, enjoy the scenery, and see who can finish with the best score.

Taxi To = hop://opensimnetwork.zapto.org:8002/Royal%20Gardens%20Golf...

Come join Littlefield Estates for our 14th annual Independence Day BBQ and Dance Party!
This year celebrating 250 years!!
Live DJ, Rides, Free Party Favors, Swimming and fun for all!
Fireworks every hour on the hour!!
hg: osgrid.org:80:Independence Isle
8pm Pacific Time - Saturday July 4th 2026

CLUB SENSATIONS
▁ ▂ ▃ ▄ ▅ ▆ ▇ MOTOWN TUNES ▇ ▆ ▅ ▄ ▃ ▂ ▁
▶▷▶ WHO: DJ LILA
▶▷▶WHAT : SPINNING MOTOWN HITS 60s 70s & 80s
▶▷▶ WHEN: 12-2 GRID TIME
▶▷▶ WHERE: CLUB SENSATIONS
░░▒▓◙█◙█◙ JOIN IN THE FUN AND LAUGHTER ◙█◙█◙▓▒░░

TAXI RIDE = CLUB SENSATIONS Southfork Estates (143, 148, 24)􀀀
GENTLE FIRE GRID

Sommerparty !!
Jetzt gehts los !!!!!
Unsere Tante Bea auf dem Stream.
Das Programm:
Musik, bei der sogar die Tanzmuffel plötzlich Hüftschwung entdecken.
Lachen, bis der Bauch mehr Muskelkater hat als die Beine.
Wichtige Hinweise:
Wer früh geht, muss die Gerüchte über den Rest des Abends glauben.
Wer gar nicht kommt, bekommt die peinlichen Fotos trotzdem gezeigt.
Für Tanzunfälle wird keine Haftung übernommen.
Komm vorbei, bring gute Laune mit und lass uns gemeinsam dafür sorgen,dass es eine mega Stimmung gibt.
Wir freuen uns auf euch

Some PRIDE for my AMERICAN FRIENDS.

THE FLACK I WILL GET FOR THIS IS WORTH IT!

I'M A VETERAN. I'M GAY. THERE WAS A TIME I COULD NOT TALK ABOUT IT.
I KEPT IT SECRET AND I SERVED ANYWAY BECAUSE I LOVE GOD AND MY COUNTRY.

I BEAR THE FLAG OF THE COUNTRY THAT GAVE ME THE FREEDOM TO BE ME
AND TO SPEAK OPENLY AND FREELY AS I CHOOSE. THAT IS THE PRIDE I CARRY.

THIS KIND OF PRIDE GOES BEYOND POLITICS

IN GOD WE TRUST: STAMPED ON OUR CURRENCY AS A REMINDER AND A WARNING

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA 250

VOTE IN THE MID-TERMS IF YOU DO NOT LIKE HOW THINGS ARE.

If you cannot be proud of where you come from, perhaps it is time to take a closer look at yourself and ask:
'What did you do to make it better for everyone'?

〓〓〓〓█• Splish Splash Foam Party •█〓〓〓〓
█◄♫►█ ⇨ ᴡʜᴏ : DJ Light Ray & DJ Chocolate
█◄♫►█ ⇨ sᴛʏʟᴇ : Best of Trance Session
█◄♫►█ ⇨ ᴡʜᴇɴ :Wednesday 01th July 2026
█◄♫►█ ⇨ ᴡʜᴇɴ :10am Grid Time --> WARM UP WITH DJ Light Ray
█◄♫►█ ⇨ ᴡʜᴇɴ :11am Grid Time DJ Chocolate
█◄♫►█ ⇨ ᴡʜᴇʀᴇ: C/C/C Shoppe-Center
█◄♫►█ ⇨ GRAB YOUR FRIENDS and come :))))

Grab your bikini and guys, grab your swim trunks!

Come on over tonight at CCC, it's going to be a Splishy, splashy, and bubbly good time at our Splishy Splatter Foam Party!!

We've got all the gear you need; some vendors are waiting right by the dance floor!

10am grid time: warm up with DJ Light Ray
11am grid time: official party starts with DJ Chocolate
Grab your friends and come join us for another fun party!!!

Today DJ Ting brings you a Special Morning Breakfast show, Celebrating Canada Day, Starting at 6am, bringing you 2 hours of fun as we celebrate Canada day, and show our sense of community spirit, all are welcome to come along and celebrate the festivities!
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/36...

Every week it seems we gather to say goodbye to another member of our OpenSim family. We mourn, we remember, and we honor those who helped shape our community.

But every farewell is also a reminder of something we all share: none of us gets out of life alive.

For many, OpenSim is an extension of real life. For others, it is a place to step away from life's worries for a while—to imagine, create, explore impossible worlds, and become someone or something extraordinary.

One of the greatest gifts our departed friends leave behind isn't just our memories of them. It's the regions they built, the scripts they wrote, the avatars they designed, the artwork they shared, the friendships they fostered, and the countless moments they made possible. Every time we visit one of their creations or use something they contributed, a little part of them is still with us.

Imagine if they had never created anything at all. We wouldn't have those places to explore, those ideas to build upon, or those memories to cherish. Their creativity became part of the world we continue to enjoy.

Perhaps the greatest way to honor those we've lost isn't only through memorial posts, but by making the most of the time we still have.

Build that region you've been dreaming about. Finish that avatar. Learn Blender. Write the story. Host the event. Share your imagination. Visit someone's creation. Make a new friend.

Don't spend all your time debating what OpenSim should be or dwelling on what might have been. Spend it creating what it can become.

Our friends who have passed leave us with more than memories—they leave us with a reminder that time is precious. None of us knows how many tomorrows we have.

So create. Explore. Laugh. Inspire. Contribute. Leave something behind that will make someone smile years from now.

Because one day, someone may be walking through a region you built, wearing something you designed, using a script you wrote, or remembering a kindness you showed—and they'll be grateful that you chose to create while you had the chance.

Meet the Crystal Moss Wanderer, a peaceful explorer from a bioluminescent jungle world where living vines, gemstones, and ancient forests exist in perfect harmony.

This beautifully crafted wearable avatar is FREE at Gallumbits. Stop by, explore the wonders of the Last Restaurant, Lounge & Ballroom at the End of the Universe, and claim your own Crystal Moss Wanderer from the gift box.

The Crystal Moss Wanderer was intentionally designed as a living forest spirit rather than a humanoid. Her vines, bark, moss, and crystal growths are part of her species, giving her the appearance of nature brought to life. Fantasy creatures don't have to follow human anatomy—that creative freedom is what makes them unique.

Every species has a story... three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002:Eccentrica Gallumbits

since .net8 and .net9 are end of life in november we are going to update our servers to .net10 and make a few major changes to the code. first off we will remove the ini based configuration system and introduce two new servers, an estate service and a region registry. an isolated opensim server will run the regions for an estate. this will also give a better interface for self-hosters who want to own their data.we are still in planning stages and comments/suggestion appreciated thanks much. graphic ai generated so i didn't have to spend an hour making it hehe.

🎤 30 minutes left!
Hurry to Rocking Sands and request your favorite song with Putri! ❤️
Don't miss the final part of the show! 🎶🌅

hop://grid.wolfterritories.org:8002/Abraham%20Entertainmen...

How sad has it become if a closed grid starts making avatars on other (our) grids, and contact renters on our grid to come there.
You really have to make it like that?

Unfortunately renters of our grid were contacted and were promised free land if they would join.
sure, free land is nice but if you have a pay system and the coins are expensive ...lol
who is framing who .....
My renters are smart enough not to fall for it, and everybody is free to give free land
But i would never try to get renters like this....so please grow up and get a life.

sorry had to share this.
hugs
ansjela

Pathfinder is a traveler between worlds—a mysterious being whose journey has only just begun. Though unmistakably alien, subtle traces of humanity hint at an extraordinary transformation, making him both familiar and wonderfully unknown. Driven by curiosity rather than conquest, Pathfinder explores distant frontiers, uncovers forgotten civilizations, and seeks understanding wherever his travels take him. Fully rigged, fully customizable, and offered with full permissions, Pathfinder is more than an avatar—he is the beginning of countless adventures, inviting you to create your own story among the stars. three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002:Eccentrica Gallumbits

Let's see if this link works and takes you to Facebook to listen. I made my first visualizer for this song. The release from Ditto is July 3rd. I originally created the song and video using a male voice because I think of the AI I work with as male. His story. Some people were disappointed I didn't use my voice. In order to release it through my music distributer, I needed to redo it in my voice anyway. I may do a new video. The lyrics were written by me as well. Thanks for listening! https://www.facebook.com/reel/1666696278386187

I have updated(up-cycled) the bonfire to align with the sun and moon positions for systems with a day–night cycle. During daylight, the flames will extinguish, and at night the fire will reignite with a dynamic flickering light effect, and it is available in my shop.

Recommended accessories include campfire Sounds (featuring immersive pops and crackles) and a smoke effect, which can be added using a smoke particle emitter placed beneath the bonfire for enhanced atmosphere.

Hi lovely Starchild Shoppers!
I see many of you IMing me with some issues, but with incomplete information to identify where it is (i.e. which skin name), and HG IMing doesn't always work!
Kindly IM me on Discord, or hear, so I can keep track!
All the love,
Aurora

# 🎉 FIRST RELEASE PARTY 🎶

Join me as I celebrate the release of my very first collection of original songs!

Every song is based on lyrics, stories, and thoughts I've written throughout my life. Some are deeply personal, while others explore emotions and experiences we all share.

Expect an energetic mix of **Classic Rock, Hard Rock, Punk Rock, Funk Rock, Pop, House**, and even a touch of **Bavarian spirit**.

Come and enjoy the music, discover the stories behind the songs, and celebrate this special moment with me. If you like what you hear, I'd love for you to subscribe to my channel and share your thoughts—I look forward to hearing from you!

**Let's celebrate the beginning of this musical journey together!** 🎸✨

👉 New in our little Shop ヅ

⇨ Bathroom SET
✓ Singles
✓ Cuddles
✓ Adult

⇨ A huge assortment of New Accessories to make You unique 

Enjoy! ヅ We hope you'll find something good for you ...ღ

P.S. You'll find more new beautiful Stuff and naughty Furniture for You... made with Love ...ღ
🚖 hop://spacegrid.online:6002/Te_Le/191/74/26

48,960

That is how many snapshot oars friends grid made this last month. Some people have told me it is stupid...it is redundant...it is ignorant!

I prefer to say it is SAFE!

In addition, we dont back up assets monthly or weekly, we back them up daily!

Why do we do this? So our residents can enjoy their virtual life!


Contact @zuzubahro or @safinemahoe2 for details on our free sim islands with 10,000 prim for active residents.

https://friends-grid.com/

#the best damn little grid!

Always Creating! LOVE IT! First let me say I LOVE Satyr Farming. I even tried to recreate it in Unity and Sinespace. I have noticed as of late that a lot of regions are banning the farming system because people go overboard with it and it lags the region. So it got me thinking. I have created a alternative RPG Farming system. 1 script controls 50 plants. The Hud works off XP and Coins and 1 script. The market vendor runs off 1 script. Buy and sell your goods. make clothes that give you XP boosts. Buy wood to build a house.. I have tried to implement the things I love about Satyr Farming, but make it friendlier for regions to run. I am still working on a build for this system and have not decided if I want to give this one away, but keep checking Who Knows on Osgrid. The basic Farming is there now, it does not have all the goodies.

EVAN AT THE GARDEN AMV GRID...6-30...LIVE...11 AM
GRID HOPPERS WELCOME. YOUR LIMO HERE.. hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Casaenias%20Estate/133/1...
DON'T MISS THE AMAZING PERFORMANCES! STARTING WITH EVAN WILLIAMS AT 11AM GRID TIME. .HE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU COME HAVE SOME FUN! SEE YOU THERE!

DJ DragonLady Shinobiaa Carpenoctem, bringing you 2 hours of incredible danceable tunes! Put on your dancing shoes and come on down to The Party Stage at Alternate Metaverse
We are looking forward to seeing you all here :)
Party Stage
Alternate Metaverse is the new landing point, come and make new friends
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/31...

DJ DragonLady - EARLY MORNING BREAKFAST SHOW at Party Stage on Alternate Metaverse : Tue 30th Jun 6:00 AM to Tue 30th Jun 8:00 AM
DJ DragonLady - Dragon loves gothic rock, her sets are lively and often feature the less well known european artists
DJ DragonLady Shinobiaa Carpenoctem, bringing you 2 hours of incredible danceable tunes! Put on your dancing shoes and come on down to The Party Stage at Alternate Metaverse
We are looking forward to seeing you all here :)
Party Stage
Alternate Metaverse is the new landing point, come and make new friends
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/31...

Listen: http://dragon.radioamv.com

One of the Longest established Camping Resorts in Opensim, Come on down and relax, set off fireworks, take a boat out, all the way down to the Southern Keys! Or just enjoy the vast outdoors. Always FREE!!

🌴☀️ SEE YOU ALL TONIGHT! ☀️🌴

Join us for another afternoon of sunshine, great company, and amazing tunes at Sexy Naked Beach on the MK3 Grid!

🎧 Live Set by Adrian Moon 🕑 Tonight from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Grid Time

Whether you're looking to dance, relax by the pool, or simply enjoy the atmosphere with friends, everyone is welcome!

🌊 Tropical vibes 🎶 Great music 🍹 Cool drinks 💃 Good company ☀️ Endless summer energy

🚕 Taxi to the venue: mk3.org:5002:Sexy Naked Beach

Bring your friends, grab your swimwear, and let's make tonight another unforgettable party!

✨ Great Tunes • Great Company • Endless Summer ✨

See you all on the dance floor! 🌴🎵🍹🌊

GOODBYE MY FRIEND MALDRUL SMITH
The following is a clip from the Facebook Announcement concerning the IRL passing of our dear friend Maldrul Smith who DJ'd every event we had on our grid with very few exceptions. He was greatly loved by all of us and will be just as greatly missed. So many of us are stunned by this news but we pray for his family and friends that they may find comfort and peace. Maldrul was a dear, sweet soul who always found a way to cheer people up and was loyal to his friends. I just cannot say enough good about him.
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Our wonderful friend and amazing DJ-Maldrul Smith has passed away IRL. With heavy hearts, we are sharing that George passed away on June 25, 2026, at 2:05 p.m. CST.
George was a loving father, devoted husband, proud Air Force veteran, and a strong provider and protector for his family. He had a deep love for technology and computer science, and he shared that knowledge and curiosity with his daughters throughout their lives.
While our family is grieving this heartbreaking loss, we find comfort in knowing that George is now reunited with his beloved wife, Charlotte. They were married for 51 years and are now together in eternity.
Thank you to everyone who loved George, shared memories with him, and supported our family. Your prayers, kindness, and words of comfort mean so much during this difficult time. (If you would like to respond to this you can go to Facebook and look up " Maldrul Smith" and there you can send the family your thoughts and comforting words.) https://www.facebook.com/maldrul.smith

I made some new eyeballballs you might like to wear. Mostly cat eyes but some other designs too!

Please note these are cosmetic-only and do not improve vision.

get them at CCC

hop://grid.virtual-worlds.zone:8002:CCC-Shoppe

Thanks so much for putting my item in your shop ChiChi!

🎧 Tribute to Maldrul Smith
(Written in your voice, with your heart)

Today, I lost one of the dearest friends I’ve ever had in OpenSim — Maldrul Smith. My heart is breaking in ways I can barely put into words. Mal wasn’t just a friend… he was one of those rare souls who made life feel lighter just by being present. Kind, compassionate, gentle, and always a true gentleman — that was Mal.

He had a sweetness about him that never felt forced. A warmth that wrapped around you the moment he spoke. And oh, his wit — always sharp, always playful, always ready to make me laugh when I needed it most. Mal was fun, interesting, thoughtful, and full of life. He was one of the few people I could talk to openly and honestly, without fear, without hesitation. He understood me. He listened. He cared.

And when he DJ’d…
He brought magic into the room.
His sets weren’t just music — they were moments.
He knew how to lift spirits, how to create atmosphere, how to make people feel connected.
He played from the heart, and you could feel it every time.

Mal, I’ll miss you so much.
I’ll miss your voice, your humor, your kindness, your presence.
I’ll miss the way you made the world feel a little softer.
You were one of the few and far‑between people who truly mattered to me.
One of the dearest friends I’ve ever had in OpenSim.

Thank you for being exactly who you were — a sweet man, a compassionate soul, a gentleman, a friend.
Rest in peace, my sweet friend.
You will never be forgotten.

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💛 Prayer for Maldrul Smith
Father God,
Another dear friend has left this world, and my heart is breaking. Maldrul Smith was such a close and precious friend to me — kind, compassionate, gentle, and full of warmth. He was the kind of man whose presence made life feel lighter. A sweet soul, a true gentleman, and one of the most genuine people I’ve ever known.

Lord, I thank You for the gift of his friendship.
For his wit, his humor, his kindness, and the way he made every conversation feel meaningful.
He was one of the few people I could talk to openly, honestly, and without fear.
He was rare — one of the dearest friends I had in OpenSim, and losing him leaves a space that hurts deeply.

Father, hold him close now.
Let his spirit rest in Your peace.
Let him feel the love of those who cherished him.
Let him be surrounded by Your light, Your comfort, and Your eternal rest.

Mal… I’ll miss you so much.
Rest in peace, my sweet friend.
You will always be remembered with love.

Amen.

Virtual Beach is back online.

I want to give a shout out to fred for all that he does. He might be able to pinpoint what causes the server and dg to just lock up.

For now, Virtual beach is up and running.