Friends ^Adult

Recently I have had a number of people requesting that I allow child avatars at friends-grid and I want to discuss this openly and honestly.

It is not my place to try and push my morals and values upon others....however, as a grid owner, it is my place to learn the laws of every country involved. In this situation, I need to understand the Child pornography laws of not only where our servers are located, but I also had to research and learn the laws of every country we have residents and guests from. We currently have residents from 30 countries and guests from another 35. People who say "laws dont apply " are incorrect on this subject. You may have servers in one country.....but all the laws of your resident's countries come into play also.

A good thing to remember is that because you have gotten away with something for 10 years does not make it legal. You may never get caught....and then again.....somebody with a grudge may turn you in.

I want to point out a recent post by Jerralyn Franzic . Jerralyn showed the cutest childs outfit ever! ....and she also made the wisest statement ...."I don't understand the hatred towards child avis in Open Sim. Sure, they shouldn't engage in adult activities and maybe not hang in Adult sims but otherwise, what's the problem?" Personally I would love to see kids riding ponies at my farm....and having fun being mermaids. If everyone in child avi were to abide by Jerralyn's statement, there would not be an issue.

However, lets talk about reality. Not all child avis are simply riding ponies and playing in the water. The simple truth is that many (not all) of these child avis are having sex. Some grids use this to boost their traffic. In some countries, including US, the graphic illustration of a child online having sex is 100% illegal. You see, it does not matter if the person behind the computer is 12 or 52......the visual computer generated depiction of a child (child avatar) involved in sex is very illegal in a number of countries. 18 U.S.C. § 2252 Many people will say their countries are different....and this is stupid. I did not make laws........but I need to abide by them. Before people jump on this and criticize me ....I would suggest you read the laws of your country....your servers country...and the laws of all your residents or guests. There are many misinformed people on this subject. I am not saying the laws are right or wrong......but learn the laws.....then comment. You need to learn laws for your servers country...and all your guests countries. This post is not about morals......it is about laws....of all the countries involved.

I have spent over 200 hours reading international laws. Some countries allow things that others do not. However, you have to consider all the laws because of guests.


In closing....do I hate kids and kids avis......nooooooo. I would love to be able to allow them to come to friends grid. However, this is a less than perfect world in which we live, and I have to look at the potential liability of allowing those child avis. Because of that, Child avis are not allowed on friends-grid......no exceptions! I am sad....because there are some wonderful people in kids avis that I do not get to have visit.

Friends-grid is an Adult community and we are looking for adults, with adult avi's who want to make this their main opensim home.

what if.....
we spent our time focusing on our similarities
instead of our differences?

I have seen many discussions here become very toxic recently because people are focused on how we are all different. I love how we all are different, but we also have some common similarities; the most obvious is that we are all people behind the pixels.

Sometimes in life and Opensim, it is much easier to tear a person down than to build them up. Let's make the extra effort and support eachother!

This is our Opensim.....lets take pride in it!

what if.....
we spent our time focusing on our similarities
instead of our differences?

Start your weekend with an amazing EDM set by Pin!

July 5 12pm

Location: Party Mountain on Friends Region
hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Friends/509/675/59

Attire: Casual or Bikini (location is a pool)

For the last 3 weeks, I have dealt with a intermittent issue on my grid that has about driven me nuts. I have tested, and eliminated possibilities …..without luck.

Yesterday two of the largest grid owners in open sim, Lone Wolf from Wolf Territories and Josh Boam from Aviworlds, took time from their busy schedules to help finally fix this issue. In addition , Rafael from Wolf Territories assisted. I cannot say thanks enough!

Although I work with Josh’s hosting business, this involved much more. Josh would not give up and recruited Lone Wolf.

In my opinion, maybe this is what opensim was designed to be: sharing of knowledge and helping each other.

Lone Wolf and Josh did not have to give up their time to help a tiny grid…..but they did!

Maybe we can all learn from these individuals!

Sharing knowledge is Caring



FYI. The default setting of 2 threadsets can cause major headaches depending on your region….it is way too low in some cases. You all probably know that…but I learned.

I have some friends in the Lovely region of OSG who are suffering from
Dancing Withdrawal Syndrome

So....we are gonna try to assist as long as needed.
Find an alt or make an account here, and come Party!

here is a note from Bobbi

DJ HENK AT FRIENDS GRID MOUNTAINTOP
Tuesday 11/12/2024 12pm

** UNTIL OSG COMES BACK LOVELY IS DOING EVENTS WITH OUR DEAR FRIENDS ON FRIENDS GRID**

70s was a great decade
For all the music that got made
Disco funk n glam rock too
Not to mention real cool blues
Platform soles n velvet loons
Come n hear Henk play his toons

AND fiendish quiz from Bobbi xx

Location: Party Mountain on Friends Region
hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Friends/509/675/59

It's time to have a little fun!!!

today, Saturday, June 15 1pm

come join DJ Lion King for some amazing Rock, Latin and Disco.

hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Friends/508/675/59

In addition to the dance....we want to see some hot bikinis!
Girls.....it is time to find your Bikinis.....Cause we are giving away Casino money!

Tiniest Bikini - $100,000

Most Stylish one piece - $50,000

Best itty bitty polka dot bikini - $50,000

Guys, maybe we will find a special prize for the dude who Rocks board shorts the best!

We don't need to be the biggest grid...

We don't need to be the oldest grid;

We just want to be the ...

Best Damn Little Grid in Opensim


For the techies
* Daily asset backups to Object Storage
* Hourly snapshots
* 36 cores of processing power
* OS 9.3 (PBR Enabled)
* Bullet physics
* Y engine

For the others
* Multicultural community
* all Adults welcome - (LGBTQ friendly)
* more than 1,000 connected sims for sailing
* three huge trails for horse riding
* extremely detailed underwater worlds
* Racing Region
* Zombie RP Region
* extensive shopping & exploration



"Friendship is the only cement that will ever hold the world together"
~ Woodrow Wilson


Does Friends grid sound like a place you would like to call home?

Contact Zuzu Bahro or Safine Mahoe to learn about our free Island rentals with 10,000 prim for active residents. Because of many requests, friends grid will now offer: 2x2, 4x4 and 8x8 regions for the first time. Please contact Safine mahoe for details and pricing.

https://friends-grid.com

Sunday, Aug 10 11am with DJ Ely
Find a Black or White outfit and come join us at the new Welcome Island on Friends Grid. DJ Ely will be playing a mix of Latin and pop music that is sure to keep you dancing!

Some days we want some nice gentle peaceful music.....

and other days we want to ROCK!!!!!!!!!

We want the good pounding music we remember from years ago........Rolling Stones, AC- DC, Aerosmith and much more. We want to ROCK!!!!!!!

Classic Rock Fest

Saturday May 18 1 pm

hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Friends/520/680/56

DJ Lion King

come for the the awesome tunes, and leave with cash.....Casino cash! I will be giving away $500,000 casino cash during our Rock Trivia contest.

Find a bikini....or dress casual....and come out to the Party Mountain pool and party with friends!

Teleporting Issues?

I just became aware of a major flaw with firestorm and the solution that is on the Firestorm download page. I have been unable to TP unless I relog for last 3 days. After much research I realized this was a Firestorm SLURL issue.

Go to the firestorm download page and you will see the above information.

I have not changed my viewer settings or added any new viewers; but it appears some upgrade (probably windows) caused the SLURL function in Firestorm to no longer work properly.

As I follow up....I am teleporting perfectly now after installing this.

I am encosing the notes from firestorm :

What is this ?
SLURL Proxy is an application that will handle SLURLs on your Windows system. Clicking a SLURL on the web,
will open SLURL proxy, which will forward the SLURL to the viewer you have chosen.

Why is that interesting ?
Various Second Life viewers you might, or may already have installed, modify the way SLURLs are handled on your system,
and often cause problems when you uninstall certain viewers.

SLURL Proxy provides a user friendly way to correct this.

Upon start up, SLURL Proxy will check to see if it's the default SLURL handler.
If it is not, it will inform you about that, and ask you if you'd like to use SLURL Proxy as default instead.

When you have set SLURL Proxy as default,(or even before that) you can simply drag one or more viewer shortcuts onto the application window,
and they should be listed with viewer name, and icon.

SLURL Proxy allows you to add several viewers, and one always needs to be the default viewer to use.
The default viewer is the one where the checkbox is checked.
If you would like to change the default viewer, simply click the viewer of your choice in the list.

That's it.

If you wish to set a viewer as default SLURL handler instead of SLURL proxy, then you simply need to click
Set other SLURL handler in the menu, and drag the shortcut of your favourite viewer onto the window.

Requires .NET 3.5 and only runs on Windows

Mi nombre es Safine y soy el dueño de la red de amigos. Aunque no hablo bien el idioma español, el pueblo hispano siempre tendrá un lugar especial en mi corazón. Tengo que usar un traductor, y probablemente cometer muchos errores, pero tengo un gran corazón.

He decidido hacer algo muy diferente. En la red de amigos, voy a desarrollar una villa hispana sim de 36 muy especial.

Si alguien está haciendo esto, no quiero ofender ni copiar de ninguna manera. Esto es algo que he querido hacer desde hace mucho tiempo.

Al principio, este pueblo albergará a unos 14 residentes hispanos, cada uno con un gran paquete de 1 sim isla en nuestras aguas marinas. Además, quiero trabajar con alguien que elija vivir aquí para ayudarme a desarrollar un centro de aldea de 9 sim. Este centro podría incluir compras, recursos, entretenimiento y cultura. Estoy dispuesto a expandirme, pero primero quiero llenar esto.

Estoy buscando gente que quiera vivir en la red de amigos y estar involucrada. No quiero coleccionistas que raramente aparecen.

El centro del pueblo tomará tiempo para construir, pero tengo algunas islas que están disponibles inmediatamente para los residentes.

Si usted está interesado en ser parte de esta especial Villa Hispana, por favor contacte con safinemahoe2 en el mundo abierto sim. Trabajo y a menudo me cuesta llegar debido a las zonas horarias, por favor póngase en contacto conmigo en Osw.

Por favor, comprenda que acogemos con beneplácito todas las nacionalidades en la red de amigos…. y tengo espacios disponibles para otros.

Este proyecto es algo de mi corazón para mis amigos hispanos.

Una vez más……. por favor, envíeme un mensaje directo sobre la OSW si está interesado en ser parte de esta aldea hispana en la red de amigos.

What can you do with a 1 sim parcel?

In virtual worlds, the space you create and inhabit can become deeply personal and reflective of your imagination, preferences, and interests.

Ultimately, your virtual world is a reflection of you—your creativity, interests, and how you choose to interact with others in the digital realm. It’s a canvas where you can craft experiences that are uniquely yours, making the virtual world a deeply personal space indeed.

We are looking for people who want to be creative, and create their own special place in virtual worlds. I am not looking for free land collectors, but people who want to be part of a multi cultural community. Contact @zuzubahro or @safinemahoe2 for details.

Photo and Clearwater parcel design by Pin Deluca

All day long I have had people asking…

What is Alina’s Vehicles?

Alina’s Vehicles is the premier place in opensim to find a car. It is four sims full of vehicles in an organized, beautiful layout.

What does Alina offer?

F1 cars, Nascar, classic cars, Monster Trucks, Luxury cars, Hot Rods, Construction Equipment, Semi Trucks, exotic sports cars, tractors and much more!!!! There are almost 900 vehicles in all!

She even has segways to help you explore the large area!

We are honored to have Alina at friends-grid and hope you will stop by and get a few vehicles!

Here is the address

hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Alina's%20Vehicles/369/301/22

Sunday June 8 12pm

DJ Even is at Party Mountain


Get ready for an unforgettable night - DJ Even is bringing a high-energy mix of music that’s guaranteed to keep the party going! Whether you’re into pulsing beats, tropical rhythms, or the latest chart-toppers, DJ Even’s setlist is crafted to make sure everyone hits the dance floor. With his signature style and dynamic sound, this event is shaping up to be one of the hottest parties of the season. So grab your bikini or your best pair of party shorts and let loose under the stars!

We’re celebrating in style at the newly renovated Party Mountain, where the vibe is just as incredible as the view. With upgraded lighting, fresh new spaces, and a state-of-the-art Jumbotron Sign wall, it’s the perfect place to dance the night away. And don’t forget to strike a pose — our stunning new sign wall towers at eight times the height of the average person, capturing all the excitement in real-time! Will you be the star of the screen? There’s only one way to find out—see you on the mountain!

Some people love sailing across our connected regions....

Some people love playing blackjack in the casino....

Some people enjoy building on their complimentary sim size island with 10,000 prims

but the greatest feature at friends grid is our people!

Contact Zuzu Bahro or Safine Mahoe for details on making friends grid your home!

https://friends-grid.com/

Even Grinches are Welcome
at the
Friends Grid Christmas Party
with DJ Gentle

When: Thursday, December 19 11am

Where: At Club Oasis

Who; Well, YOU, of course! Bring your friends, your loved ones, that awkward person who has nothing better to do..

What; Pop tunes and a ton of rock in the spirit of Christmas

Dresscode; something festive

hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Coral%20Cove/596/435/29

This week a resident commented to me:

"I cannot believe people here actually talk to eachother...these are real people!
This is not like where I used to live......the people there were not real people"


friends-grid......we are a collection of real people and cultures.

*friends-grid does use animesh for atmosphere, but does not and will not use bots to alter traffic counts. I applaud the grids and regions who refuse to use fake traffic!

Feeling the gentle sway of the horse beneath you as it navigates the winding path between towering trees and lush foliage. The sound of the rain tapping against the leaves overhead is soothing, and you feel invigorated by the fresh, tropical air.

As you ride deeper into the forest, you spot vibrant flowers in every color of the rainbow. Some are cascading down from tree trunks, while others are perched high above your head on vines. The air is filled with the sweet fragrance of blossoms and the buzz of hummingbirds flitting from one flower to the next.

Monkey calls echo through the trees, and you catch glimpses of chimpanzees swinging from branch to branch. You marvel at the natural beauty all around you, feeling grateful for the opportunity to experience such wonder.

As the rain begins to taper off, you come upon a clearing where a group of macaws are preening in a tree. Their magnificent colors are a feast for your eyes, and you sit quietly on your horse, just taking it all in.

As the sun begins to peak through the trees, you dismount your horse and take a moment to thank it for the amazing experience. You leave the rainforest feeling refreshed, and in awe of the stunningly beautiful place we call home.

12-2 GRID
DJ ROSA ALEKSEEV AT FRIENDS GRID

SHAKE IT UP! ROCK N BLUES WITH ROSA FRIENDS PARTY MOUNTAIN CLUB

** UNTIL OSG COMES BACK LOVELY IS DOING EVENTS WITH OUR DEAR FRIENDS ON FRIENDS GRID**

Rosa back on grid tonight
Rock and blues will be alright
Friends grid is the the place to be
Make it a date with you n me
Mountaintop beneath our feet
Dance all night to Rosa’s beat

Location: Party Mountain on Friends Region
hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Friends/509/675/59

What will you create with your free sim and 10,000 prim?

The beauty of virtual worlds lies in their limitless potential for creativity and imagination.

In essence, virtual worlds empower you to transform your wildest dreams and ideas into tangible digital experiences. Whether you seek to inspire, entertain, educate, or simply explore, the virtual realm offers endless possibilities for creativity and self-expression.

We are looking for people who want to be creative while making friends-grid their main home and becoming a part of our Multi Cultural Community! Contact @zuzubahro or @safinemahoe2 for details. https://friends-grid.com/

Parcel design by Zuzu Bahro