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Trees Planted.

Sakuragawa (Cherry Blossom River) has neat boats to float down the river! Make sure you have your media sounds on to hear the Japanese music in the distance. three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002:Zensational thank you, @FerdFrederix

Neue Kleider eingetroffen.

New clothes arrived.

Everyday InSTYle has some new styles just for you.. come check them out

La Fontaine du Triton (Wishing well) Click on the edge of the fountain, accept and then add the coin, stand near the fountain, make a beautiful wish and throw your coin into the wishing fountain! yay!
hop://astralia.eu:8002/TierraDeVolcanes/163/409/3224
Let's talk about child avatar criteria for a moment.

This is Juno, my little in-world sister. Little as in one year younger. What she's wearing is something she isn't too unlikely to wear these days. It's still quite chilly outside after all.

Those of you who know her won't doubt that she's a grown-up woman. But there's a whole lot about her that may qualify her as an underage avatar. I'm not even joking.

Yes, on the one hand, protection against paedos and their unlawful ageplay is a necessity; see also Safine's most recent post: https://opensimworld.com/post/108176

On the other hand, paedos are trying to circumvent countermeasures. Add to this the most recent drama about Lindens being directly involved in sexual ageplay in Second Life.

As a result, sim owners ramp up their countermeasures. This goes well beyond more and more sims redefining the Adult rating as "G-rated, but no child avatars allowed". It's likely that the signs that an avatar is underage will be "upgraded", too.

And the wide-spread anti-underage paranoia has made them absolutely ridiculous quite a while ago already. There's so much that could qualify Juno here as a kid.

Let me sum it up.

First of all, her height. The most blatant sign and the only one that triggers auto-bans. She's "only" 1.74m which is 5'8½". Many childgates still run on default settings which ban everyone under 1.80m. And I guess their number will increase as more and more sim owners decide that 1.60m or 1.70m doesn't cut it anymore. I'm pretty sure Juno has fallen victim to childgates twice already.

The other criteria are purely visual.

Her shape is somewhat close to realistic. Her head is about ⅛ of her body height which is actually still a bit small for a real-life woman. By OpenSim standards, however, her head is rather large in comparison with her body height. This reeks of a kid shape.

Next, look at her skin tone. In early April in real life, this is a fairly typical skin tone. In OpenSim, however, grown-ups are basically required to have a deep tan. Even most goths have darker skins than Juno. The only avatars with such light skins are child avatars. Well, and Juno, but if you don't know her, you're easy to take her for a kid because her skin is so light.

Now, look at her face. Look at her lips. No pumped-up boat lips. This is what real-life lips look like, but in OpenSim, the only avatars with such thin lips are either male avatars or child avatars. Since she doesn't have a perma-stubble or a full beard, she can't be the former.

Anything else you notice about her face? Right, no make-up whatsoever. Practically all other adult female avatars out there at least wear lipstick. She doesn't even wear that. Well, sometimes she does, but not here, not now. Makes her look like a kid in comparison.

Speaking of make-up, look at her hands. No nail polish. AFAIK, not a single one of the popular female mesh bodies lets you go without nail polish. Especially Athena doesn't. So basically, if a female avatar doesn't wear nail polish, it's either a classic, mesh-less layer-and-prim avatar from, like, 2007 or a child avatar. And Juno doesn't look like she doesn't have a mesh body.

And her hair? Yes, that's a bob. In real life, it was a rather popular hairstyle in the 1960s. In OpenSim, hair significantly shorter than shoulder length is probably the second-most child-like girl hairstyle right after twin pigtails. As an adult woman, she should be expected to have a long lush mane. I've never seen a single female avatar with Paige hair. Black could be a saving throw because little girls are usually blond, but not necessarily.

Let's continue with her clothes.

She's covering a whole lot of skin, more than almost all other female avatars. Granted, most little girl avatars show a whole lot more skin, too. Just look at those super-short skirts that seem to be a requirement for underage girl avatars. But grown-up female avatars are basically expected to do the same. Thus, covering up makes her look less adult.

So does the rather loose fit of her clothes. Adult female avatars may be allowed to wear long denim jeans, but only of the skin-tight kind. But while Juno's jeans are labelled slim fit, they look rather like something a little boy could wear.

Her pullover gives the impression that she doesn't have a waist. You know what other avatars don't have much of a waist? Good thing she doesn't have a petite body because there's no petite variant of her body, otherwise she'd look almost flat in this pullover. Also, that shade of teal might be questionable at least. It'd be worse if that pullover was pink, but she doesn't have it in pink.

Finally, her footwear. She's wearing flat shoes. Adult female avatars are expected to always walk around on 6" heels. In fact, she's even wearing sneakers. Flat sneakers. Even tip-toe sneakers are questionable, but unless worn by a manly man, they're little girl material.

And if that wasn't enough, she's wearing them with white socks. The only hosiery adult female avatars may wear in OpenSim is nylon stockings, Zettai Ryouiki-style, showing skin on the thighs above. Socks are pretty much exclusively worn by children, so what does that make Juno?

I bet that if Juno wore this to events in places whose owners don't know her, chances are she'd be banned on the spot for being a kid. Good thing her usual party styles are of the kind that causes her to be accused of dressing like a grandma instead.

TrishiaOConnell: if no one like children avatars, why are there so many shops for childrens clothes? 1 years ago

NEW CLOTHING
SN Bikini Sophia
Athena & Reborn
Alltime Moneygiver and Luckyshower at Beach
~NO RESELL~

NEW CLOTHING
SN Bodysuit Alice
Athena & Reborn
Alltime Moneygiver and Luckyshower at Beach
~NO RESELL~

NEW CLOTHING
SN Beachdress Lyra
Athena & Reborn
Alltime Moneygiver and Luckyshower at Beach
~NO RESELL~

From our grid to yours Barefoot-Dreamers wishes everyone a very Happy Easter


Marianna: Blessings to you @Hugabug ❤️ 1 years ago
When I logged in to Sakuragawa this afternoon @JamieWright was visiting with a beautiful Hanami Dango gift for me, thank you Jamie. I was just loading an OAR when she arrived so it captured her for a bit in time, I am sorry I missed you Anna thank you so much for this lovely Hanami Dango :) I placed it on the plate so that others can get a delicious treat too.

Jamie Wright: Oh my gosh! Your outfit and your dishes are so freakin cute. I love it:) Glad you enjoyed the Hanami Dango:) 1 years ago

Complete Rental System v 1.13 is out
Some bug fix, Some enhancement.

Come check it out !

hop://hg.osgrid.org:80/ValLands/1615/1568/23
http://www.vallands.ca


Aurora Starchild: I honestly can't than you enough for this and all the support you have provided. Everyone: I keep spamming poor Val with small things and even requirements, and she keeps updating this in like 1 day :... 1 years ago
We are working on a full pet shop and a mini zoo for folks to enjoy. You can look at the beautiful Animesh animals and find a pet to take home and love. But for now, the shop is not open as we want folks to have the full pleasure of it being completed before it's open to visit. We're trying to make this a complete Animesh pet shop and zoo. We think you'll love it. Blessings and much love, Lavia.

Did you ever experience riding on a dandelion egret?
The traveling egrets are waiting for you, near welcome camp
2 destinations : Valley of Ancient Easters and Maple Shack in the Maple Bush


Jamie Wright: Novale makes me look forward to every virtual season:) And I love that maple sugar shack! 1 years ago

News! hop://astralia.eu:8002/MiParaiso/191/131/3425


Aurora Starchild: Qué pasada :O Estamos diseñando un sistema de vampiros y así - tendré que enviar a la gente pa allá para los looks 1 years ago

Nexus Storm: Watch out for lad mines and Zombies that's to start . follow the story for a fun experience ! 1 years ago
New room added to the gallery with a collection of images entitled "We, robot". It is composed of images looking for how the history of our civilization would be if it were repeated, but by robots!

hg.osgrid.org:80:GavezDois

Patinha: All images created using Midjourney AI software. 1 years ago

Introducing the Gypsy Magic Hud! This cool magic hud empowers gypsies with the ability to cast curses, love spells, and blessings. :) All New! At cyberdatastorm.com:8002:Wizardry


Sodasullivan: YOU ARE AWESOME! 1 years ago
Two of the most visited and important monuments in Portugal are represented on the grounds of the GavezDois Art Gallery, in Osgrid.

Here you can see one of them, the Pena National Palace, which is located in the Sintra mountains. Eternally grateful to the generosity of Ernest Moncrieff who built this magnificent building.

It is now open to the public and can be found in Osgrid's Destinations Guide. There will be a grand opening party soon!

hg.osgrid.org:80:GavezDois

TheFactory: Lots of fun to build, look forward to the opening! 1 years ago
Hello dear friends, it has been a while since I posted anything here. You know how that goes. Flying between RL and the other world. Fortunately, we are back in full swing and that has yielded results. Samsara has a shop, there was a lot of demand for the creations on Samsara, and "Sharing is Caring". Not everything is in stock yet, but it is a start. Hop over and take a look in and around the shop.
Wander around or use the teleport system.

Namaste. Love Yana


alternatemetaverse.com:8002:Samsara

With two of them, you get 48 tracks.
So dated.


Jerralyn Franzic: True, but some of my favorite albums of all time were recorded on 2 inch tape! 1 years ago
Grab your dancing shoes and shimmering sequins, it's time to get your groove on! The disco fever is burning and Essensual has the cure with her dazzling new design, Fever. This sparkle-filled stunner is bursting with so much shine, you'll need shades just to look at it. Feel that disco beat and let the rhythm move you as you shine brighter than a mirror ball in this sensationally sequined style! Whether you're getting down on the dance floor or making a glittery entrance at any event, Fever's flashy glitz and glam is guaranteed to turn heads. So get ready to boogie the night away in this fantastically fun, light-catching look!
Tarot Table (The Celtic Cross) - BUG FIX. Thanks to 9 zero of neverworld for pointing out that in the dialog plus menu, setting menuidx=0 is no longer allowed due to scripting rule changes on some simulators. It worked on mine. But no matter, I have fixed this now to work perfectly.

Nexus Storm: Your a damn good scripter CyberGlo Nine is over the moon with the tarot tabel you went above and beyond!!!! 1 years ago

Carmen Jewel: I never tire of looking at pics of virtual beauty :) 1 years ago
Maybe we are old fashioned, Monkey and me. Today we remembered the lively weekends when people went out to dance and have fun together. Also here, in OpenSim.

This seems gone now. When I go somewhere I may find lots of people, but very little activity. One or two AVs talk or use gestures filling the screen, but most others are silent.

Sometimes they even stand wagging in total silence. Makes me think of the terra cotta warriors in emperor Qin Shi Huang Di mausoleum in China.

Mostly I love to stay for a while, listening to the music and dancing on my own. Sometimes exchanging a word with a friend. Then I get tired at being on the parking place and fly home to Caribou again.

Well, not much to say. Every grid does their own thing as they wish.

Caribougrid is here for you and everyone else. For now we have events three times every week and they are always open for everyone. Yes they will be more in the future.

Caribou is Adult rated and we hope that our friends come as 18+ Avatars, at any size small or large, so we can keep these islands open, advanced and safe for all. Ask me, Jeanne, if you are not sure how we see you.

Ask me also for private homes, hideaways and second homes. From villages and tropical islands to countryside and winter snow. From your own island to a village condo. Caribou Avatars have the right built in.

Avatars from other Grids please contact me and we see what and how we can arrange. We will always find solutions.

A caribougrid.com Avatar can be created at http://hg.caribougrid.com:16002 - and life here will be easy. Please note that our server checks automatically that your e-mail address is a real one.

And yes. All is free in Caribou.

Read more at www.caribougrid.com.

A warm hug to you all. Jeanne

Big thanks to Thirza and the HG Safari for their visit. Hope you had fun playing with the TV studio -- Jeff, Harth and Chip

Read report : https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2024/02/atlas-tv.html


harthelie: Merci Thirza et à tout ceux qui sont venus 1 years ago

## NEW RELEASE ##

At Lunaria Emporium on Wolf Territories Grid you can walk through and interact with all my structures, including the Victorian Club, a large entertainment venue / bar done in the late 19th century Gilded Age style, rich with texture and lighting. The venue is perfect for live performers, DJs, and any other large celebration or gathering, such as grid parties, birthdays, weddings, and anniversaries. Step inside to luxurious elegance and extravagant detail, from dark wood paneling and chevron wood floors, to gold chandeliers and paneled ceiling. A full bar greets you after you enter, complete with leather and wood stools, granite and leather countertops, brass taps, registers, glasses, and a variety of spirits. At the far end is a turn-of-the-century stage with Edison lighting. Along both sides by ornate carved columns you'll find plush leather chairs and cozy lighting. The entire build truly comes to life when paired with Shared Environment and higher graphics settings to bring out the material textures.

The Club began life 3 years ago on Utopia Skye Grid as the Fetish Fire Club where it is still used for fantastic music and light shows to this day. A slightly modified and larger version sits on Wolf Territories Grid as the Wolf Pack Club which is also in continuous use for various events.

The Club comes with a variety of extra accessories: a beautiful mesh vase with flowers, a variety of mesh glassware, a copy of the Victorian Seating group, and a copy of the Victorian Street Lamp.

There are 3 gold light switches inside the club that control 3 lighting areas. Two are located near the back of the club to the right of the stage on a wall: the top one turns on the chandeliers and the bottom one turns on the wall sconces. The third switch is on the middle of the bar and turns on the 4 bar lamps and undercounter lights near the stools. The scripts for the switches are NO MODIFY, due to a licensing agreement with the script creator. All other scripts and parts of the club ARE modifiable. This will cause the copy of the club in your inventory to show as NO MODIFY, but it's really only these 3 scripts that cannot be changed or looked at.

All chairs and stools use the AVSitter seating system and must remain linked to the build to ensure they remain working properly. While the AVSitter poses can be adjusted, no more can be added, but you can remove AVSitter and add your own seating system and animations if you like.

The Victorian Club is available on the Kitely Market here: https://www.kitely.com/market/product/68334068/Victorian-C... and can be delivered directly to your inventory on your grid.

If you don't mind hypergridding, the Club is 20% off Kitely Market prices if you get it directly from my main store.

Joe Builder: Very nice :) nice textures I'm not one for the use of spec map to much but nice never the less. 1 years ago
Who doesn't like 4 couches for the 'price' of 1? This one is a modular set with 4 difference pieces, so you can extend it as much as you want. Each piece sits 2 avatars and has +400 animations! I have uploaded it in 9 different colours/textures.
Uber: hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/Darkhearts Boutiques/368/385/23
Other TP options: https://opensimworld.com/hop/91802

Carnaval!!!!! is here
DJ YOMA
hop://astralia.eu:8002/TierraDeVolcanes/193/342/3222


Omy2024: This build is absolutely gorgeous! Colorful and exciting, you don't know where to look first. So many little details in the decoration and the buildings are superb! Fell in love with this entire build... 1 years ago
Everything is ready ! Tenerife Carnival Thursday 8,
13hrs PST ( 22hrs Europe, 21hrs Canary Islands!)
we are waiting for you !
new costumes for him and her, don't miss yours!
hop://astralia.eu:8002/TierraDeVolcanes/179/372/3223

Come take a look at the remodeled store.
Uber: hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/Darkhearts%20Boutiq...
Other TP options: https://opensimworld.com/hop/91802

~ Morgan Freeman


KatKakoola: Life can be like a frantic, hot kitchen - try to be non-stick cookware 1 years ago

Morning haze at Darkheart's Chelsea Point while working are ongoing.

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/...

Freedom fighter


Jerralyn Franzic: Want to check this sim out! Hope it reopens soon, take care. :) 1 years ago
Because sharing is caring? 8 people... so up to 4 simultaneous couples at the same time with more than 1000 animations all up! Because it is all flat...you could even make the rug 100% transparent and just place it on a beach! Possibilities are endless - the challenge might be to fill all the sitters!
Uber: hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/Darkhearts%20Boutiq...

RafaGuzn: Thank you for the gifts, a little bit too laggy though. It might help to make one package for each product, instead of separated single items. Just a suggestion. 1 years ago
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.

Jerralyn Franzic: That's great! Neat to see it done without PBR. Not against PBR, but with the current engines SL and OS use, it slows things down so much, even with modern PC's because of optimization issues. Anyway, ... 1 years ago
This is the Asian Heritage room at Lunaria Emporium inside the main store building, primarily consisting of Japanese / Chinese inspired items. None of the pieces are intended to be historically accurate, just my personal take on the styles. The buildings displayed on the vendors can be walked through by clicking the teleport link under each one. Some of the items in the room are free, such as the golden Buddha and the lizard garden lamp. You can get to this room by clicking the Asian sign in the main lobby.

Mistressdalgato: I have a few of those pieces and can say its worth the money. 1 years ago
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