The article “The Reality of Second Life’s Ageplay Problem”, is being discussed in the Box. I thought it was worth posting about this on the Front page.

Where to find the article: as of this moment, the article is on the social media site Medium. The site says that the content is “under review as a potential violation of our rules”. You can try a link provided in the box first by Arielle and reposted by Fred Beckhusen/Ferd Frederix: https://medium.com/@dantesedmond1844/the-reality-of-second...

As noted in the box by Arille, the r/secondlife page is allowing a heavily moderated discussion of the article. https://www.reddit.com/r/secondlife/comments/1b3etxt/confi... The Reddit mods say “The original article will not be posted here, it will be removed if posted, as will requests for the URL”. Even so, you might want to follow that discussion.

Jamie Wright provides a link to a New World Notes article which states, “I can now confirm through at least two highly credible sources that the company is indeed investigating these claims.” and “That's really all that can be reported at the moment”. In an update, they provide the link to the discussion on Reddit.

UPDATE: Soda Sullivan comments here “that as one could predict, the story is getting legs and traveling;” Soda provides a link to a Website article named “What On Earth Is Going On With Second Life?”: https://www.themetaculture.co/what-on-earth-is-going-on-wi... This article says that a Discord server named “Let's Talk About It" has been created for Second Life residents to discuss the Medium article. It reports that roughly 266 members were sitting in its channels as of [4] days ago. I searched, and it was not a discoverable server.

UPDATE: If the article is removed from Medium, you can read it here: https://archive.is/https://medium.com/@dantesedmond1844/th...

This post will be further updated when more information is available.

RANDOM THOUGHT ON AN ARCANE TEXTURE, CREEPY NEIGHBORS, CREATIVITY and INTEGRITY

Was reading the back and forth of the infamous "arcane texture on my dance floor" with some interest. I have no connection to anyone involved, including Marianna, but this quote from her post hit home with me:

" they're not just copying pixels—they're co-opting the creative vision and storytelling of the original artist. They're diluting the integrity of the work and robbing it of its unique identity."
That is a huge problem for any creator, from Taylor Swift (who has to re-record her entire library after getting it stolen out from under her), all the way down to the poor guy who created that arcane texture god knows how many years ago years that probably 100 people have used without permission. From all indications, it is truly a bad problem in Open Sim. I wager this is why many artists who support themselves by their work or who want their ideas protected are hesitant to invest time or money into the "wild west' of OSGrid or open sim in general. To reiterate, I am not talking about copying an object or texture or pulling something from Second Life and redoing it. There are legitimate reasons for this. We are talking about the stealing of narrative and overall concepts that an individual created. Basically stealing someone's dream that they have risked sharing with the world.

Here is a small example:

It was only months ago I arrived in OS and decided to open up a small space on the OSGrid, Avedon Park. It was only days after that I was contacted by my landlord (Shout out to Undecel Masala at Masala Estates! THE BEST VIRTUAL LAND PROVIDER IN THE WORLD) regarding two regions that had popped up right next to mine....to be continued.

Proud of our overhaul of the gaming region at Hypergrid Games ! Take a look at the 360 image on our profile :) Welcome for all games lovers; just make yourself an account in 5 minutes at: https://www.avatarlife.com/

I have new requests for new charm bracelets. Themes are fun, especially for events. If you would like a special bracelet designed for your grid just IM with the details https://three.hills.grid.outworldz.net/index.php/monentes-... Thank you for all the IM and support! It is always such an inspiration reading your notes, thank you I love you too 𖨆♡𖨆

We have 1st and 2nd floor shared shop spaces available in our mall region that are rent free, we also have private shop space rentals with room to expand. All Shops include a touch TP back to the owner's grid and region to their main shop.
We also have regions available, just ask.

Not quite ready for our grand opening yet as we are still collecting art from folks who would like to get their art "out there" for others to enjoy and maybe even buy! Contact Star Ravenhurst or Myself for more information about the Le Beau Retrouvè Art Gallery and we'll do what we can to get you noticed. We all get by with a little help from our friends! Blessings and much love, Lavia.

Connection Board?
Have I ever fallen in love in OS? Yes! With everyone!

OK, that is a lie. But I've made many good friends and even FWB. Everyone is seeking connection. SL has "dating boards" to help. I'd like to find something like that in OS, and someone to help revise it if needed, or to help make a new one.

Coming Soon! The talented Putri Solo will be making a surprise appearance for someone very special. All will be welcome to come along and celebrate with us as we dance the night away to the fabulous voice of Putri!
Details TBA - keep watching!

Sure, I can talk to you about the price in Gentle Fire Grid. Gentle Fire Grid is a virtual world where you can create your own avatar, explore regions, make friends, and have fun. It is a friendly, caring grid where friendship and sharing is the way of life. You can join the grid for free and access thousands of regions across hundreds of another Hyper Grid Enabled Open Sim gridshttps://www.gentlefiregrid.com/plans-pricing. You can also buy your own low-cost high performance full region to create your very own custom spacehttps://www.gentlefiregrid.com/.

According to the web search results, Gentle Fire Grid offers various region plans and pricing options, depending on the size, prims, and rights of the region. Here are some of the plans and prices:

• Homestead 1x1: $5 per month, 10,000 prims, full rights of your region

• Starter Land 1x1: $10 per month, 15,000 prims, full rights of your region

• G Land 1x1: $15 per month, 20,000 prims, full rights of your region

• 2x2 var sim: $20 or $30 per month, 30,000 or 40,000 prims, full rights of your region

• 3x3 full sim: $50 per month, 40,000 prims, full rights of your region

You can pay for your region using PayPal, and you can cancel your subscription at any time. You can find more details about the region plans and pricing on the Gentle Fire Grid websitehttps://www.gentlefiregrid.com/.

I hope this helps you understand the price in Gentle Fire Grid. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me. I'm always happy to help. blushhttps://www.gentlefiregrid.com/plans-pricing: [Joining the Grid & TOS]https://www.gentlefiregrid.com/: [Region Plans & Pricing]

The Magic Huds have all been updated today 2/20/2024. This update fixes a problem which would present itself if two witches tried to use their huds in the same region. (or 2 elves, or 2 wizards, or 2 fairies, or 2 vampires). What previously happened is that one witch would control the other witches magic at the same time as hers. This has been fixed. Now when you wear the magic hud, it brands to YOUR avatar. This stops other people who have the same magic from accidentally using your magic and casting 2 spells simultaneously. Make sense?

Equinox Grid's Monsters Ball returns this coming Sunday, February 25th, 2024, 3pm to 5pm grid time / SLT.

http://www.equinoxgrid.net/wpWebsite/index.php/event/monst...

This Event will be held on Equinox Grid's Special Events region.
https://opensimworld.com/hop/85994
https://opensimworld.com/hop/87956

Everyone who didn't have time on Valentine's Day is warmly invited. We have DJ Marlon for good music, followed by Putri Solo with her powerful voice, which brings the evening to a close
Taxi: hop://pangeagrid.de:8002/7 Miles Jamaica/96/252/31

Still have time to come and get your Valentines Edition Tuxedos for the Valentines Events today, or the Lady in red event here tomorrow. The Tuxedos are in the Ballrooms Elegance shop hg.trianon-world.com:18002:Trianon Complex

Well they did it again, the left me unattended with building tools in my reach and so this is what happened, my 2nd attempt at a tree, this one is a lemon tree. It's cute, it's full perm, free and waiting for you in Lavia's Little Corner of the Star Jinn Palisade Mall in the Masala Al Kohav region of my grid. We can all use a little lemonade or lemon water and you need a lemon tree for the lemons, you really do, on your region, yes you do. :) Blessings and much love Lavia

Caribougrid is open for 18+ Avatars from all Grids. Yes, All Grids. Always.

Shemales Ladyboys 18+ M F Women Men Neko Furry Others - LGBTIQA+ - All welcome, all equal

The best Shops - new mesh bodies, outfits, animations - Petite Reborn Legacy Athena. GRIMM

No groups just 18+. Short or tall. Ask Jeanne.

Safe Hot Amazing. Free Private Homes, Islands, Hideaways for Caribou Grid

Avatars. Other Grid Ask Jeanne. Full Owner Rights.

Feel free to talk with Jeanne or any other Caribou management member.

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

This Sunday Kimm Starr, Cooper Swizzle and Koshari Mohana will be guests on Inworld Review with Mal Burns and Thirza Ember. We'll be discussing the OpenSim Worlds Fair. Please tune in at 12 noon SLT.
Are you a Grid owner, builder, artist, techie, educator, scriptor, fashion designer or entertainer? Watch the show this Sunday to find out how to get involved.

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╫◈ ᴅᴊ ◈DJ ANDRON
╫◈ ᴡʜᴀᴛ ◈♬ TUNES ♬
╫◈ ᴛɪᴍᴇ ◈13.00 SLT
╫◈ where ◈♬Club Huang 4, Sharing Is Caring grid ♬
╫◈ when ◈1-3 pm grid time JAN 3 ,Saturday

Hi Everyone!

If you love Legacy Perky then you really need to check out the new arrivals at Zoey's Boutique on the Raven's Peak Grid! Then, if you like what I'm doing, please take the Limo below and don't forget to keep coming back as new arrivals are in store regularly.

Limo: ravenspeak.outworldz.net:8002:Raven's Peak

Zoey ♥

New Local Region Teleporters, you can set them up in our web based control panel and just have them locally or share them with the grid on our destination guide/stargate system https://youtu.be/pCp4CQ1Rs2E https://www.wolf-grid.com

The human brain loves to categorize things. It’s how we make sense of our world on a daily basis. This has much to do with why we are so quick to make assumptions. Our brains need to understand why people say what they say by filling in the blanks. The breakdown happens when our assumptions are flat or wrong. It’s dangerous to believe you know everything about ANYONE here and vice versa. When you communicate with people in general, do so as clearly as possible with an open mind and open ears. Listening is one of the greatest tools to combat assumptions. Just wanted to say this! Have a Great Day!!

Advantis new free items , Skins ,heads ,Body 2 Weapons shops s.w.r.p meter lots of different rp areas based on Cyberpunk or starwars. Ziost area and S.w.t.o.r Ships (local TP) Ground beach areas link to Neverworld continent and also Hypergrid teleport hub. If you want to add your region to the teleport hub here let me know. Have fun exploring and sharing !!! hg.neverworldgrid.com:8002:Advantis
don't forget to also visit our sister sims of hg.neverworldgrid.com:8002:Lucidus
hg.neverworldgrid.com:8002:Stilwater
Cyberpunk Dystopian City's with huge free area also at Lucidus
dont forget hg.neverworldgrid.com:8002:AllFreeShoppingSpree for great Free items some scifi items also. Or just come hop around Neverworlds map lots to see and find , We love to share, Keep Open Sim Free and Sharing !!!

Just in time for valentines, Essensual has worked on 3 tuxedos for you Gentlemen to wear. Come to the Trianon World Complex, take the TP board or large pictures of the Ballroom and look for the Elegance Shop sign you will find them there. And Make sure you come to the Lady In Red Ball on the 15th, Zoree Jupiter and Essensual entertaining you for 3 hours.
Show her you love her everyday.
hg.trianon-world.com:18002:Trianon Complex

This group was created 3 months ago. We have 61 members and 2 full pages of posts. The only group larger has 71 members. It was created 5 years ago. It has 7 posts. Our growth in such a short time and the amount of activity must the works of some mad scientist! Or our helpers. I'm going with helpers. Thanks folks!