A Beautiful Poster, and an Uncomfortable Reality

I recently saw a beautiful promotional message describing Alternate Metaverse as a place of family, community, friendship, belonging and acceptance. It is a beautiful message, and for a long time I genuinely believed in that idea too.

I spent a considerable amount of time in AMV. I was not simply a visitor passing through. I gave my time, creativity, energy and commitment. I worked as staff, supported people, built, contributed ideas and genuinely believed that I was part of a community. There were many wonderful moments, lovely people and experiences that I will never deny or forget. But my experience also had another side, one that eventually left me disappointed and hurt.

Recently, I responded to a public message about how wonderful AMV is, simply by saying that my own experience had been different. I did not insult anyone, attack anyone or use abusive language. I simply shared my honest personal experience. My comment was removed, and shortly afterwards the comments were locked. And honestly, I had to laugh.

Because sometimes you do not need to say anything more. A community can speak about family, belonging, friendship and acceptance, but those words mean very little if only positive experiences are allowed to exist publicly. When praise is welcome, but someone respectfully saying, “my experience was different,” is removed, that is not openness. That is controlling the narrative.

I am not interested in creating drama or convincing anyone to dislike AMV. Some people may genuinely love it there, and I sincerely hope they continue to have a positive experience. Everyone is entitled to their own experience, and this was mine. I will not rewrite my history simply because honesty makes people uncomfortable.

I know what I experienced, I know what I gave, and I know why I eventually walked away. A beautiful welcome sign is easy to create. Creating a place where people are genuinely allowed to speak honestly, even when their truth is uncomfortable, is something else entirely.

My experience. My truth. My story

Really a GRID unlike any other, spent many years between different grids, and the experience I have had in AMV has overall been amazing, which made me want to stay and be a part of it all, do come explore and check it out, it is really worth a visit, if you are looking for a new home give AMV a chance, come in with a fresh perspective!

DJ Zale - DarkHeart City @ Unicock Club Party
Region: Darkheart Archipelago

Details:
DJ Zale Tonight - Midnight-2am SLT/Opensim Grid Time
DarkHearty City @ Main Unicock Club Dance Floor
Featuring Music from Zale and DJ Nino - 2hrs of amazing tunes and new songs before released.

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Darkheart%20Archipelago/...

Icky Thump Live from the UK at 1pm PDT/Grid Time
Bringing his music to us all
With his guitar and Foot base, and his smokey voice ,
Bringing us some Acoustic Blues Tunes
Come join him,
Everybody is welcome
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/36...

🚨 SPONTANEOUS PARTY ALERT 🚨

DJ LIGHT RAY HAS ENTERED THE BUILDING.
We have absolutely no idea who authorised this.
We’re pretty sure nobody booked it.
And frankly… it’s far too late to stop it now. 😂

🎧 TECHNO
🏙️ CCC ROOFTOPS
🔥 BAD DECISIONS
🕚 11 AM GRID TIME

Come for the music.
Stay because you can no longer remember where your shoes went.

DJ LIGHT RAY — turning perfectly normal mornings into questionable life choices since approximately 11 AM. 🤣

📍 Ocean38
hop://grid.virtual-worlds.zone:8002/ocean38/122/108/22

NO PLAN. NO WARNING. JUST TECHNO. 🔥🎧

New items are available in the PBR Menshop starting tomorrow, the second building will be stocked, it’s a lot of work and requires patience. Don’t fight against PBR, it will prevail anyway. Have a nice weekend! ----Picture KI----

When it comes to details Fred and Deb's Virunga leaves nothing to the imagination. I come by to leave a note or gift for Deb in her mailbox at Rosamond Halsey Carr house. Rosamond Halsey Carr (1912-2006) had a flower ranch in Rwanda,. After the genocide of Hutus by Tutsi, when 8 people were killed in her gardens, she turned her flower sheds in the Imbabazi Orphanage. She was 84.

Since that time Roz and her staff have cared for more than 400 children. Since Roz's passing in 2006, the orphanage is under the direction of Partners in Conservation and currently cares for more than 100 orphans.

Roz also wrote the book "Land of a Thousand Hills: My Life in Rwanda," with her niece, Ann Howard Halsey, chronicling her love affair with one of the world's most beautiful and tormented regions. She is also the 2004 recipient of the Volvo for Life Award.

For more information, please view http://www.rwandaproject.org/

Image is not Roz house the house is located here:
Mailbox is located here> outworldz.com:9000/Outworldz%20Virunga/658/153/21
Deb would love to hear from you, please drop by and leave a note!

The Fleetwood Beach Lagoon

The Fleetwood Beach Lagoon offers a peaceful contrast to the more technical and industrial areas of the region.

Surrounded by water, shoreline and the surrounding landscape, it is a place where visitors can slow down, enjoy the scenery and take in the special atmosphere of Fleetwood Beach.

The lagoon is designed as a natural part of the region and connects the maritime character of Fleetwood Beach with its distinctive Steampunk setting. The result is an area that invites both exploration and relaxation.

From here, visitors can enjoy interesting views across other parts of the sim, including buildings, technical constructions and nearby attractions.

For anyone who would like to experience the quieter side of Fleetwood Beach, the lagoon is an ideal place to stop for a while and simply enjoy the surroundings.

Always Evolving

Many more ideas are still hidden away in the mind of Mike Fleetwood, waiting to be brought to life.

Fleetwood Beach is therefore not a finished project, but a region that is constantly evolving. New buildings, technical gadgets, vehicles, interactive systems and unusual attractions are gradually being created and integrated into the world of Fleetwood Beach.

That is why a visit is always worthwhile. Those who return later will often discover new details, try out new features or experience areas that did not even exist during their previous visit.

Fleetwood Beach is always changing – and there is always something new to discover and try out.

Coming to you at 6am - 8am PDT/SLT/OST/Grid Time (2pm to 4pm UK), 2 hours of fun, laughter and banter, kicking off your Saturday with a bang!, come one, come all, all are welcome to come and join in party and have fun!
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/35...

Coming to you at 6am - 8am PDT/SLT/OST/Grid Time (2pm to 4pm UK), 2 hours of fun, laughter and banter, kicking off your Saturday with a bang!, come one, come all, all are welcome to come and join in party and have fun!
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/35...

A NEW JOURNEY BEGINS… WELCOME TO LINKUP GRID!
After much thought, we’ve made the exciting decision to step away from AMV and begin a new adventure of our own — building something created with passion, friendship, trust, and a dedicated team.

Introducing LINKUP GRID!
A place where communities can connect, creators can build, friends can meet, and everyone has the opportunity to Learn • Create • Explore • Connect.

We believe OpenSim is stronger when we work together.
LinkUp Grid is here to support and celebrate all the amazing grids, regions, communities, creators, businesses, event organisers, and places that contribute to the OpenSim world.

We are not here to compete — we are here to connect.
We believe every place that contributes to OpenSim has something special to offer, and we want to help bring those communities together, support one another, and help OpenSim continue to grow.

We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve been working on, and now it’s time to open the doors and invite YOU to become part of our next chapter!

GRAND OPENING — 4th SEPTEMBER
Starting at 10:00 AM Grid Time

Come celebrate with us, explore LinkUp Grid, meet the team, discover what we’ve created, and help us make this new community something truly special!

Come find us here:
hop://login.linkup-grid.com:8002/LinkUp%20Welcome/179/119/...

The future is about connecting.
The future is about community.
The future is about supporting each other.

The future is LINKUP GRID!
Come Link Up with us — because together, we can make OpenSim stronger.

SUNRISE SHOW 4-6am with DJ KAYELE ( Bonnie )
For two decades, has been lighting up the metaverse with electrifying live mixes. Known for her Hercules‑driven setup and her unmistakable blend of electro, trance, and EDM, she brings raw passion to every track she drops.

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/34...

For two decades, has been lighting up the metaverse with electrifying live mixes. Known for her Hercules‑driven setup and her unmistakable blend of electro, trance, and EDM, she brings raw passion to every track she drops.
At 4am - 6am SLT (12pm - 2pm UK)
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/34...

▁ ▂ ▃ ▄ ▅ ▆ ▇ Back to the Roots ▇ ▆ ▅ ▄ ▃ ▂ ▁

The Underground Party !

▶▷▶ Club Underground
Saturday/Samstag 29.August 2026
◕ starts 12:00 OS grid time – startet ab 21:00 Uhr EU

Live mix : DJ CRAZY - EBM,Synth Wave, Industrial,Goth and other

Adults Only! Nur Erwachsene !
Taxi: hg.osgrid.org:80:FLORES SeaVibes
░░▒▓◙█◙█◙ CC-CLUB ◙█◙█◙▓▒░░

UPDATE
as u can see, the gang is movin' ! :)
the last stretches are, of course, the nastiest: minimize sim-load....
working hard, digging new trenches daily with Gemini..... perceveirance, I think, was the word...

DJ Eagle, 11 AM to 1 pm Grid Time AT Radio DJ Club
COME JOIN US FOR THE FUN We R Having Friday Vibes Music

WITH - Friday Vibes Musi♫♫
Who - DJ Eagle
When - 11 am to 1 pm Grid Time
Date - 9-4-26
Where-hop://grid.wolfterritories.org:8002/Radio%20DJ%20Club/149/...

Hello, Ola, Bonjour,

🌴 ANGELUS SL — Giant Cabana Pool Float - Update 2026 🌴

⭐ Stars • 🔄 Rotation • 💡 Neon Color Fade • ✨ Ambient FX
👥 Jusqu’à 2 personnes • Compatible NPC

📍 **RED-MOON-BEACH**
hop://maze.bz:7002/Red-Moon-Beach/210/485/21

🇫🇷 **Venez voir et tester !**
Détendez-vous et profitez de l’ambiance.

🇬🇧 **Come visit & try it!**
Relax and enjoy the experience.

🇪🇸 **¡Ven a visitarlo y probarlo!**
Relájate y disfruta del ambiente.

💖 Red-Moon-Beach Shop**
hop://maze.bz:7002/Red-Moon-Beach/89/434/22

Join us at the Piazza at 3 pm grid time, for a couple of hours of fun and music while Rockin' Robert spins the tunes for us via his live radio station Wax Radio.
The Piazza, where good friends and great music always come together.
bridgemere.outworldz.net:8002:Paradise Lagoon

CC-CLUB Returns to Its Roots

🎶 CC-CLUB is going back to what it does best.

We're bringing the spirit of the good old days into the present, with a renewed focus on quality music, authentic vibes, and unforgettable beats.

From now on, our events will be dedicated exclusively to genres such as:

Tech House
Progressive Tech House
Minimal & Deep
Peak Time Techno
Synth-Pop
Synthwave
EBM
Industrial Underground
Gothic
EDM

To match the unique atmosphere of each genre, we have carefully selected clubs and venues that reflect their distinctive sound and culture.

We are not here to generate artificial traffic—that has never been our purpose in OpenSim. Whether 30 people attend or just 3, our passion remains the same; the music comes first, together with a good community and conversation.
Our Slogan : Good Vibes = Good Mood !

We understand that these genres may not appeal to the majority of OpenSim residents, and that's perfectly fine. CC-CLUB is dedicated to those who share our love for electronic, alternative music cultures and the underground sound of that time.
Everyone who appreciates these sounds is warmly welcome.

🎵 One thing we stand firmly behind: we do not support or play AI-generated music. Our commitment is to authentic genuine creativity, and real musical expression.


C&C 🖤


CC-CLUB kehrt zu seinen Wurzeln zurück

🎶 Der CC-CLUB besinnt sich wieder auf das, was er am besten kann.

Wir holen den Geist der guten alten Zeit in die Gegenwart – mit einem neuen Fokus auf erstklassige Musik, authentische Vibes und unvergessliche Beats.

Ab sofort widmen wir unsere Events ausschließlich Genres wie:

Tech House
Progressive Tech House
Minimal & Deep
Peak Time Techno
Synth-Pop
Synthwave
EBM
Industrial Underground
Gothic
EDM

Um der einzigartigen Atmosphäre jedes Genres gerecht zu werden, haben wir Clubs und Locations sorgfältig ausgewählt, die den jeweiligen Sound und die dazugehörige Kultur widerspiegeln.

Uns geht es nicht darum, künstlich hohe Besucherzahlen zu generieren – das war in OpenSim nie unser Ziel. Ob 30 Leute kommen oder nur drei: Unsere Leidenschaft bleibt dieselbe. Die Musik steht an erster Stelle, ebenso wie eine gute Community und der Austausch untereinander.
Unser Motto: Gute Klänge = Gute Laune!

Uns ist bewusst, dass diese Genres vielleicht nicht den Geschmack der breiten Masse in OpenSim treffen – und das ist völlig in Ordnung. Der CC-CLUB richtet sich an alle, die unsere Liebe zu elektronischer Musik, alternativen Musikkulturen und dem damaligen Underground Sound teilen. Jeder, der diese Klänge zu schätzen weiß, ist herzlich willkommen.

🎵 Eines steht für uns fest: Wir unterstützen keine KI-generierte Musik und spielen sie auch nicht. Wir setzen voll und ganz auf authentische, echte Kreativität und wahrhaftigen musikalischen Ausdruck.


C&C 🖤

CAS LIVE AT THE GARDEN! 8-28 11AM AMV
COME HAVE SOME FUN WITH ME! YOUR LIMO HERE
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Casaenias%20Estate/128/1...
LET'S ROCK! IDE LOVE TO SEE YOU HERE MY FRIENDS!

The retro village of Cashmere Lands has a vintage shopping mall with furniture, art and vehicles all in the theme of the Good Old Days. There are island and surburban parcels here entirely for free. come visit or live here.

I would like to warmly thank everyone who attended the vigil in memory of Azraella last night. It was a beautiful moment, and I know there will be others.
We gathered around a memorial in her honor—one that will remain in place. Everyone is welcome to visit and leave a token in her memory.

hop://grid.virtual-worlds.zone:8002/VWZ%20Welcome/122/169/...

The photo accompanying this post is not of Azraella, but of one of her virtual artists, Tiggy Roy—an artist I have been a fan of since day one. While the physical features may differ, the heartfelt message suits her perfectly.

Rest in peace, my friend.

BARBARELA PIER REGION SPACE CLUB
Get ready for an unforgettable trip into space!
Join us TODAY for an epic party with DJ NICK bringing crazy beats and the best House Style Music, while HOST ESTI keeps the energy high all day!
WELCOME ALL — ADULTS ONLY +18
START TIME: 11 AM
House vibes • Crazy rhythms • Non-stop dancing • Cosmic atmosphere
Come with your friends, feel the music, and let’s make this party one to remember!
LET’S DANCE TOGETHER UNDER THE STARS!
LIMO hg.gbg-world.com:80:The Pier

ONLY 7 DAYS TO GO!

The countdown is officially on… LinkUp Grid is almost ready to open its doors!

7 DAYS UNTIL THE GRAND OPENING!
Get ready to Link Up, Connect, Create & Belong as we bring together people and communities from across the OpenSim world in one exciting place.

A brand-new beginning
New friends & connections
Fun, entertainment & events
Places to explore
Creativity, building & inspiration
And plenty more surprises to come!

The cake is ready…
The countdown is running…
And in just 7 days, the doors open!

LinkUp Grid — One Grid. Many Friends. Countless Memories.

https://linkup-grid.com
WATCH THIS SPACE… THE GRAND OPENING IS COMING!

Dj Kitty Live on stage, Come join her for her 2 hours Musical Set.
If you love pink this is the place :)
everybody is welcome to join us
6 am - 8am SLT (2pm - 4pm UK)
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/34...

„Reborn“ – ein Abend, an dem Stoffe Geschichten erzählen.

Diese Kollektion spielt mit Licht und Bewegung, als hätte jedes Kleid beschlossen, seine eigene Bühne zu betreten. Kein lautes Drama, sondern leise Eleganz, die sich selbst genügt. Die Farben wirken wie ein Gespräch zwischen Mut und Stil – und genau das macht sie lebendig.

Man spürt, dass hier niemand versucht, zu gefallen. Die Outfits tun einfach, was sie wollen: glänzen, fließen, auffallen – aber mit Haltung. Ein bisschen Ironie liegt in der Luft, als wollten sie sagen: „Ja, wir sind schön, aber wir wissen auch, dass das nicht alles ist.“

For nostalgic visitors of the Le Village region on FrancoGrid, a brand new freebies section is available at Cherry Freebies, where you'll find my early works.
hop://pangeagrid.de:8002/Cherry%20Freebies/69/113/2673

👉 New in our little Shop ヅ

⇨ Winter's Dawn SET
✓ Winter's Dawn Couch [Adult]
⊹ Singles
⊹ MF / FF / MM
⊹ Cuddles / Adult
✓ Winter's Dawn Pitcher [Bonus Item]
✓ 2 Types of Rugs

⇨ City Lounge SET
✓ City Lounge Sofa w Throw [Adult]
⊹ Singles
⊹ Cuddles
⊹ Adult
✓ City Lounge Rug
✓ City Lounge Books

⇨ Warm & Cozy SET
✓ Warm & Cozy Boucle Chair [Adult]
⊹ Singles
⊹ Cuddles
⊹ Adult
✓ Warm & Cozy Ottoman [Adult]
⊹ Singles
⊹ Cuddles
⊹ Adult
✓ Aspen Butcher's broom Composition
✓ Rolled Up Rugs

Enjoy! ヅ We hope you'll find something good for you ...ღ

P.S. You'll find more new beautiful Stuff and naughty Furniture for You... made with Love ...ღ
🚖 hop://spacegrid.online:6002/Te_Le/191/74/26