Opensimulator is FREE but not a "free-for-all" **

I have noticed there are a number of people who use the Opensimulator server software but they do not fully understand the true concept of it's OPEN nature.

In real life, I have been contributing to FREE and Open sourced software for well over a decade and I rely on it for most of my day to day computing tasks. I have a full working knowledge of what open source is and the level of freedom it gives to the people who use it. Free software gives you the ability to see the source code, change it, make it better, share your changes with friends and some open source licenses will allow you to SELL your modified code. There are many versions of Opensim such as the OSgrid builds, Arriba, Sasquatch, Isthmus or Halcyon and there is nothing stopping YOU from making your own version. You cannot do this with closed sourced software legally. This is the extent to which Opensimulator is OPEN.

Opensimulator is FREE! Free as in Freedom. You are FREE to use the software in any way that you feel is morally or socially acceptable and there is no defined method on how you should use the software. I see people all the time saying things to the effect of: "You should let everyone in your sim." or "You have no right to block bad people or grids." or "You should give everything away free because that is what Opensim was made for." If any of those statements are true then PROVE IT! Go on http://opensimulator.org and show me where it says this. I can assure you that I have completely read the BSD license and it is SHORTER than this article I am writing right now. Nowhere does the license say anything on how you should use the software because that act alone would nullify the freedoms that the Opensimulator developers have given you. You will not find (and probably never will find) any documentation enforcing edicts on how they think you should use this software. They do however have guides on getting the most out of it's features, it is an invaluable resource.

What does all of this mean? FREEDOM FOR ALL but NOT a free-for-all. You have the right to impose RULES on your sims and Opensim software gives grid operators powerful OSSL code to deal with interlopers and troublemakers. Nobody should walk all over you and tell you how to run your grid, when it is your servers, your money and your resources. YOU ARE IN CONTROL. Grid operators have the ability to block any viewer they want, it is built right in. You define how your grid operates and are under no obligation to obey anyone who hates you for using these features. Some may say "Because a feature exists does not mean you should use it." and they would be WRONG because these settings would not be included if the Opensimulator developers did not intend for people to use them.

I challenge anyone who disagrees with this article to visit http://opensimulator.org and show me any documentation which refutes anything I have said. I will only accept submissions from the aforementioned url because it is the OFFICIAL website for the Opensimulator project and they are the supreme authority governing it's use.

Feel free to share this article when needed.

Peace & Love
Spax

** A free-for-all is a situation in which several people or groups are trying to get something for themselves and there are no controls on how they do it.

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Inizio all ore 22 (italia) con DJ Edward Larimal

[EN] You are all invited to inaugurate the new AlterEgo Club with us.
Start at 22 (Italy) with DJ Edward Larimal

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Début à 22 (Italie) avec DJ Edward Larimal

Hello everyone, I have some great news

I am now full owner of Virtual beach, I now have to learn big magic lol

I will be looking for dedicated people to join the grid as staff like DJ, greeters, maybe land sales.

New pricing for land will come out within the next few weeks. All current residents will get to keep there land at no cost. Any new residents will be subject to the new pricing once in affect.

Hello everyone, I have some great news, I am now full owner of Virtual Beach.

I will be also looking for dedicated people to be staff, like djs, greeters, maybe land sales and etc.

I now get to learn big magic, also I look foward to meeting new people, other grid owners and becoming a good grid owner myself.

Der Bau der Wikinger geht weiter, der kalte Norden und der Winter kommen immer näher.
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The construction of the Vikings continues, the cold north and winter are getting closer.

In der MusicCallBay im ArtDestiny Grid findet wieder jeden Donnerstag ab 20 Uhr Richi's Music Call statt.
Bei guter Rock und Pop Musik werden wir die neue Location gemeinsam eröffnen. Ab Februar 2023 wird es dann im 14 tägigen Wechsel auch
"MusicCallBay - Loru an Board" als musikalischer Leckerbissen angeboten.

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Opening of Bubble Land 1/28/23 @11AM SLT on Pangea

The last art exhibit Veri and I worked on, please experience her dream.

hop://pangeagrid.de:8002/Immersive%202/967/119/323

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXS2WyStUfg

This sweet lady was Jackie, Softwhisper Littlewing who was a DJ I got to know in Second Life and she was amazing and so much fun. We lost Jackie in 2020 to cancer and she will be forever missed and loved. I designed this memorial to her as a DJ she so loved music and dance.

One of the very first memorials I ever built was to Harriet, Spoiled Diva Riches. She was working on the grid I was on at the time building Helheim as "Hela" and having a ball. The last time we spoke was December 7th, 2019. She is greatly missed and still much loved.

When you first arrive be sure to have your viewer settings on "shared environment" and turn your "media" on and be sure you sound is on so you can feel the peace and tenderness the region affords. Much love, Lavia.

Yay, here I am at Paris in AMV! Took me a bit of time last night to settle on a basic look. I'm sporting the Athena body with the Lelutka Erin head, same as my OSgrid avi, but lighter skin. I've also tried to add a bit more thickness to her compared to the other one.

I'd love to age myself a bit more here. That's not a typo! Is there a good store in Open Sim that has aged body skins? I have tried out the aged face skins from the BoM pack and they do work well, but I could use some body freckles and veins for a more convincing aged look. Not too old, let's say 45-55, basically my age group IRL.

TIA :)

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Historia plasmada en la tematica de mi regiones ,Constelacion de Orion 2

We are Back after a maintenance!
Our Grid was set up new, so your old Landmarks will no longer work!!!
Come over and Grab new ones and take a look at the Skymall
and explore our other Regions.
Have fun!

It has come to my attention that many of the sound players were broken in dragonfyre due to an opensimulator version upgrade. As a result I have re-made the sound players for dragonfyre and put them in a box at wizardry region. This includes birds, ocean, waterfall, doves cooing, crickets, and more. Simply put these phantom boxes out, and make them transparent. They will play the sounds they are labeled with.

It's not ready to be visited yet but we have a new region being prepared. This region is a Memorial region open to all who may wish to hold memorial services or to place a remembrance of a loved one. Haven of Memories will open soon on grid.genesis-roleplay.org and it promises to be soothing and beautiful. You can come and just sit and remember the good times if that's all you want to do, the gardens will be open to all. COMING SOON!

Yeah, I'm in... For those of you in SL... I'm just saying, if the upcoming NUX avatars don't look this good, I think Open Sim wins LOL...

This is excellent for a starter avi! However, too tall for my taste by a foot. Plus I need my BoM skins, makeup and tattoos. This isn't BoM but it could be transferred to a newer Athena 6 body if desired. At the very least I'll transfer this outfit to my shorty from OSgrid, once I have her built in AMV. Cataplexia Numbers has done a great job with the starter looks!

Off to work on adding my OSgrid favorites here in AMV. See ya later!

ETA @ 14:25 SLT : New Firestorm viewer just dropped today, 6.6.8. Try it soon.

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Tanto la zona del espacio, como la de tecnología espacial, se encuentra a tu disposición. Si necesitas algo y está bloqueado, no dudes en avisarme
Both space and the space technology area are at your disposal. If you need something and it is blocked, don't hesitate to let me know.

Classically trained vocalist Djembe Dragonfire's background includes many years of professional musical experiences including conducting & teaching. He has performed in a major opera chorus, and even sang back up vocals on a CD produced for a contemporary vocal artist.
LISTEN: https://youtu.be/HQUwg95Gf5s
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