I am reading comments on paid content and various markets in OpenSimulator. I would like to share my thoughts and ask you to correct me if I'm wrong and shed some light on the topic.

In my opinion, Kitely has the best system both as a market and a control system. After working with it for a while, they have managed to achieve a significant result. Creators can set content that they don't want to be forced into permissions as non-exportable to other OpenSim grids, thus protecting it from the infamous GOD mode that users across all grids now have. On the other hand, those who want to make their content exportable risk selling fewer copies since it may be forced and potentially distributed everywhere.

I find it very challenging for original OpenSim creators to sell products and come close to the earnings of Second Life. For instance, even if I sell a product as no-transfer, if it ends up in the grid of a user with GOD powers, it will certainly be unlocked. Unlocking content has become an instinctive practice for many users.

It's a different story for those who create original products and release them for free. Even if unlocked, they will not suffer excessive damage (I hope), and people will be more inclined to respect permissions (I hope) and invite others to get their copy directly from the original creator without forcing and redistributing it as a favor for various friends on other grids (doing it discreetly), which can happen with paid products.

I honestly don't believe this problem will be resolved as long as GOD mode is accessible to everyone. Some grids have denied GOD mode to enforce respect for original creators' content, but these are not popular among users who can get everything they want with GOD mode. They prefer, at the same cost, to obtain regions even in poorly performing grids that allow them to do anything.

Another problem is the backup copies of regions. There have been grids that did not allow the default backup of objects without sufficient permissions, but these grids had no luck or popularity. Meanwhile, those who do not apply such restrictions obviously have more success. Even reloading the OAR on a new grid, the original creator could be permanently lost, creating confusion about who the original creator of the product is and whether the object has been purchased or not.

Therefore, honestly, I think selling on more or less renowned grids is limited to one, two, or ten sales, the time it takes for the product to be unlocked, given away, or loaded into other grids via OAR. All of this, except for Kitely, which has an exceptional system for controlling the "products" leaving its platform, a system that they don't publicly share from what I understand.

Get Down & Dirty with DJ Macy's Dirty Blues Bash at Lady Blue tonight at 6:00pm!
Region: Wyldwood Bayou N'Awlins
Event begins: 2024-01-26 18:00 SLT
Added by: Kith Whitehawk
Details:
Come one, come all to Lady Blue's formal Dirty Blues party featuring the one and only DJ Macy! Get ready to groove to the dirtiest blues and dance the night away in your finest formal attire...or come as you are! Sensitive Ears? Cover 'Em with Whiskey: This ain't elevator music! Prepare for lyrics that'll make your momma blush and your conscience sweat! It's all in good fun at Lady Blue! Limo leaves from Rockin' the Blues!

Tide in and out - this is an automated function at Wolf Territories grid you can turn on in the control panel. It takes about two and a half hours for the tide to go out and two and a half hours to come back in again. The grid makes sure all the water levels on all the regions are the same.


https://www.wolf-grid.com

OverWatch Sentry! Back by popular demand. WITH height & age banning built into the menu system. Auto tamper alert included in case someone messes with your security orb, it will im you instantly. Available at Wizardry! Ban them by name, ID, IP, Grid, partial name, height & age! Also ban them by using too many scripts, or to much sim memory. :) Enjoy.

Hey Everyone 🙂 I'm performing at Sound City -
Littlefield Grid! Come join me, request a few tunes
and have some fun!
» Шhen: ❈ ∵∴2:00pm ∵∴ ❈
» Шhere: ✫SOUNDCITY✫
» Dress: ❈ ∵∴ CASUAL∵∴ ❈
» Ride: hop://lfgrid.com:8002/Littlefield%20East/123/113/21
» Listen in Here: http://rogue.vside-radio.com:8024

Just added Star Lounge to Skyrealm, at the heart of the lounge is a small bar, where skilled bartenders craft artisanal cocktails inspired by the wonders of the universe. Sip on a "Stardust Spritz" or a "Galactic Gazer" as you gaze upon the ethereal beauty of the Skyrealm Observatory. Visit anytime. three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002:SkyRealm

Caribou has the best Free Shops. Full GRIMM. Also new mesh bodies, attachments, animations, body parts, Athena petite, Reborn, Legacy, Full Athena, and more. Unique stuff from our friends.

Visit both GRIMM and our Caribou shopping street. Teleport from welcome site.

Shop, Dance, Love, Live and be Happy Together. Shemales, Ladyboys, 18+ M and F, Adult Males and Females, Nekos Furries Fairies all equal in this LGBTQAI world. All is free, always. AVs from ALL GRIDS ALWAYS WELCOME.

Huge Adult Playground with 144 regions - some still being built. Adult Live Love Play and Stay for all. Romantic and BDSM anims. BDSM equipment at our Hot Large BDSM Island. No need for special groups or restricted access. All avatars who respect our rules are safe. 18 plus AVs from all grids.

Welcome to the magnificent tribute to the Sanremo Festival! Four unforgettable evenings immersed in the magic of Italian music, where we will celebrate the gems of the Italian Song Festival from the '80s to 2023. Here's a preview of what awaits you:

First Evening: "Contemporary Hits" with DJ Tombeur
The opening night, led by the charismatic DJ Tombeur, will take you on an exciting journey through the most engaging hits from 2011 to 2023. An evening dedicated to modern melodies and extraordinary voices that have characterized the recent decades of Italian music.

Second Evening: "The Charm of the 2001-2010 Years" with DJ Adry
The second night is a special tribute to the masterpieces that marked the decade from 2001 to 2010. DJ Adry will guide us through an extraordinary experience, recreating the unique atmosphere that made that phase of the Sanremo Festival unforgettable.

Third Evening: "The Musical Renaissance from the '90s to the 2000s" with DJ Angel Dark
The third night will be hosted by DJ Angel Dark, a journey into the golden age of Italian music. From the '90s to the 2000s, we will relive the emotions and unforgettable successes that defined an entire generation.
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Sanremo, situata sulla Riviera italiana, è una affascinante cittadina costiera famosa per la sua combinazione di storia, cultura e bellezza naturale. Incastonata tra il Mar Mediterraneo e le Alpi Marittime, Sanremo è celebre per ospitare ogni anno il Festival di Sanremo, uno degli eventi musicali più iconici dell'Italia.

Conosciuta come la "Città dei Fiori" per i suoi rigogliosi giardini e le esposizioni floreali, Sanremo offre ai visitatori un ambiente pittoresco con vivaci viali, architettura storica e splendide viste sul mare. Il clima mite della città l'ha resa una meta apprezzata per il relax e il tempo libero.

Il Festival di Sanremo, istituito nel 1951, è un evento prestigioso che ha svolto un ruolo significativo nella formazione della scena musicale italiana. Esso presenta una vasta gamma di talenti musicali e ha introdotto nel mondo numerose canzoni e artisti senza tempo. L'influenza del festival si estende oltre l'Italia, rendendolo un appuntamento imperdibile per gli appassionati di musica e un'esperienza culturale che cattura l'essenza dell'intrattenimento italiano.

Oltre al festival, Sanremo invita i visitatori a esplorare il suo affascinante centro storico, passeggiare lungo il lungomare e gustare la cucina locale in pittoreschi caffè e ristoranti. Non dimenticate di visitare il celebre Teatro dell'Ariston, cuore pulsante del Festival di Sanremo, dove si svolgono spettacoli e concerti di risonanza nazionale ed internazionale. Con la sua atmosfera avvolgente e la sua importanza culturale, Sanremo è una destinazione incantevole che offre un assaggio dell'antica eredità e dello spirito artistico italiano. Vi aspettiamo per condividere questa esperienza unica!

When you come to visit, enable a shared environment and walk around as the whole region is parceled into a dozen or more places...I lost count. :) Even the rivers are parceled so they have their name in the viewer when you take a raft down them or cross over them on a bridge. I have made EEPs and a lot of the parcels are different so the skies will change as you walk along. They could have been changed from your last visit because I am always messing with the skies and making new ones. Or you could look up in the sky and jump on a dragon as some circle the whole region, but sadly the skies will remain the same because of where the prim is that they are attached to. But if you see something of interest, you can jump off to explore, and the sky will change. I have a new Dragon that you can navigate on your own as well, but he needs a little work. I hope you will enjoy The Land Of Xzar. See you soon!

TGI Thursday @ On The Rocks!
Elf Mage DJ Maldrul performs at On The Rocks @ Alternate Metaverse Thursdays from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Pacific time
DJ Maldrul will be playing a mix of classic and contemporary Rock & Roll and his signature selection of SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT!

Come check out Rocky Shores where you can dance, surf, play Greedy, hang out and explore!

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Airmid/478/97/23

EUROPA, Moon of Jupiter where aliens, attempting to blend in at the shopping mall, mistake mannequins for undercover agents and engage in intense conversations with them about the secrets of human fashion.
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NEW SCI FI MAGABAGA MALL AVAILABLE! TONS OF SCI FI RELATED STUFFS! ALL FOR FREE AND FULL PERM. Go to any interphasic taxi bubble totem and pick up as destination MALL (its in a space station, 1,500 meters up in the sky). Have fun!

THURSDAY PARTY
CONTINUES WITH..
☆ 11:am OST - UGLYBILL - LIVE GUITARIST/SINGER
☆ 12:pm OST - WASHEDUP SIDEWAYS - LIVE GUITARIST/SINGER
☆ 1:pm OST - DAN SINGS - LIVE SINGER
☆ 2:pm OST - PUTRI SOLOSINGER - LIVE SINGER
☆ PARSONS CREEK LODGE
☆ RIDE: hg.osgrid.org:80:Parsons Creek Lodge

Rock-House (Special)
Freitag 26.1.2024
Rock-House (507)
mit DJ Anachron

Beginn 19:00 Uhr

Arsen, Blei & Cadmium
DJ Anachron buchstabiert Schwermetall*
*Nicht zwingend in alphabetischer Reihenfolge.
Ende wie immer um Mitternacht
Hypergrid : dorenas-world.de:8002:Nihilon

Pool Party at Caribou Angels Thursday 25 January 12-14 - DJ Ruth

Dance and chat at legendary Angels. AVs from all Grids meet at pool party. Shemales Ladyboys 18+ M and F Adult Males Females Neko Furry Fairy.

Safe for all - LGBTQAI Region. All Grids welcome but come as 18+, small or big, short or tall.

The Best Free Shops. Hard to find Athena, Petite, Reborn, Legacy... GRIMM.

No groups as 18+. Shop Love Live Play.

Homes, Islands, Hideaways.

Caribougrid AV? http://hg.caribougrid.com:16002

Region owners can now to have tidal regions, where the water level will go from 19.5 metres to 20.5 up and down. It's the same level across the grid so all regions water level will be consistent. Just turn on tidal in the control panel no need to reboot.

AMV INTERNATIONAL DAY 2025
Thursday, March 6th 2025, 9 am-2pm Grid Time

Alternate Metaverse Grid celebrated it's first annual International Day on Thursday March 7th 2024, Celebrating International Diversity on OpenSim.
2025 PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

9am Putri Solo - Indonesia
9:30 Nikita Andersen - Italy
10 am Clan Escotia - Scotland
10:30 Joao Frazao - Portugal
11 am Zoree Jupiter - Portugal / USA
11:30 Mavenn Live - Canada / USA
12noon Khiron Ametza - Brazil
12:30 Icky Thump UK
1pm Mr Mikie String USA
1:30 Dave King - USA

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/AMV%20International/231/...

Pool Party at Caribou Angels Thursday 25 January 12-14 - DJ Ruth

Dance and chat at legendary Angels. AVs from all Grids meet at pool party. Shemales Ladyboys 18+ M and F Adult Males Females Neko Furry Fairy.

Safe for all - LGBTQAI Region. All Grids welcome but come as 18+, small or big, short or tall.

The Best Free Shops. Hard to find Athena, Petite, Reborn, Legacy... GRIMM.

No groups as 18+. Shop Love Live Play.

Homes, Islands, Hideaways.

Caribougrid AV? http://hg.caribougrid.com:16002

See here we go again! I'm all bored and stuff so I build stuff! :D Anyway, this is a cute little "plain jane" type Bistro set, brass, glass and tufted purple leather seats complete with AVsitter. It is free and full perm so have fun with it. You can find it at our Star Jinn Palisade Mall in the Masala Al Kohav region of the Genesis Roleplay Grid. It's waiting for you in Lavia's Little Corner. Enjoy!! Blessings and much love, Lavia.

Cyberglo has made an absurd and unfounded accusation against Silvia Frey. His post starts with a hysterical headline: PRISCILLA IS BACK!!! THIS TIME A NEW NAME/AVATAR.

I asked Cyber, "Answer just one question. In what way is Silvia Frey, who joined the Blackswan grid almost 8 months ago, and was known in the CopyKat Grid before that,"new?" So far, no answer. Obviously, she is not new.

Cyberglo identifies Silvia with a Blackswan grid address. Blackswan is home to a small group of friends who have been together in SL and now OS for over a decade. It looks like Silvia came to Blackswan in June 2023, when the CopyKat Grid closed. Maurice invited only a few trusted people from CopyKat to BlackSwan. It's doubtful that a guy responsible for keeping two grids safe would invite Priscilla Snot-rag to BlackSwan.

Several people have asked Cyber for evidence to support his wacko-nuts-cray-cray claim. One of them comments, "Hey Cyber. Almost a full day after you made this scaremongering and slanderous post. Obviously, you do not have any evidence. No logs, no screen caps, nothing."

Another person comments, "Why don't you allow Silvia to defend herself of your post? She is trying to access the comments and can't see the post". In other words, he has blocked her. Perhaps in his fevered imagination, he thinks she can take down his regions by just commenting on his OSW post. Did I say wacko-nuts-cray-cray already? It bears repeating.

Thanks to all who messaged me the grid was off. We are on and open. please make sure you follow the directions below if it prompts you to verify I can't help you. If you can get in to Digi you can get in here enjoy the freebies have a great day!

We do not have any grid banned! we are hosted by DIGI WORLDZ and must abide by the TOS verification rules. Follow the instruction and key it in correctly and you will get in with no problem. >>>>Here's a link to give to your users:
http://panel.ballernation.us/rci/AuthorizeYourAvatar.php
From there, they can choose if they are a local user, or, if they are a hyper grid user, and then fill in the correct page reminder do not to put in http:// or a slash on the end / Example >>> login.ballernation.us:8002
of the login URL. Choose the right option. Have a good day!

We will never forget. Peaceful protestors in Melbourne Australia, hunted down by thugs under the guise of police who are to serve the people - not the tyrannical government. This woman was pushed to the ground and pepper sprayed repeatedly by these thugs.

After looking at the gold Buddha in the 360° snapshot from yesterday, I realized the gold can look much better so I retextured it. This is not pbr, it uses material textures, and adding lights around it will bring out the sparkle even more. This statue is free and can be found in the Asian room in the main store building.