⚠️ Opensim: Free as in Freedom ⚠️ NOT Free-For-ALL ⚠️

TIME FOR A FRESH SERVING OF OPENSIM TRUTH!
FEEL FREE to share this TRUTH with others when necessary =D

There could be a potential trigger warning here but I expect most people will will agree with the sentiment illustrated in this article.

FACT: Opensimulator is free and Open Sourced Software, licensed under the BSD. This gives you a multitude of freedoms! You can change the software, you can share your changes, sell your changes or even use the software in any means you feel is morally or socially responsible. It even includes security features some of your visitors might not like if you use them.

FACT: That means if Opensim gives you, the grid operator freedom, that means you get to decide how end users will experience your work. You can deny entry to troublemakers or entire grids. There is nothing in the Opensim documentation which tells you NOT to do this AND if the developers did not want people using these features, they would not have been included in the first place.

FACT: I saw someone leave some negativity on a region because they were not allowed to run scripts or do their petty deeds upon landing on a foreign grid. Their reasoning: 'Everything must be free and open in Opensim'.

To this special brand of simpleton I say: Opensim is free, just not in the way you think. Opensimulator is NOT a free-for-all. Grid operators are NOT under any obligation to PLEASE YOU. If you do not like the way someone runs their grid, DO NOT GO! Spreading vitriol over a situation you have absolutely no control over is an excellent way to lose friends fast. Don't be angry over a MMO game.

FACT: When traveling hypergrid destinations you need to remember one thing: YOU ARE A GUEST, someone is providing you with a visual experience at their expense. When you go to someone's grid you are expected to obey their rules, much the same way if you were to visit someone in real life. If you crash the party, started a fight or broke something you are asked to leave.

SOLUTION: Know what you are getting into: Read the description before visiting these worlds, an honest person will let you know what to expect up front. Some grids do not have public shopping malls, each world tailored to a theme; there is no ONE SET OF RULES every grid must follow, that is NOT FREEDOM.

OPERATORS: Enjoy the freedom OPENSIMULATOR software gives you and make all or your dreams a reality.

GRIFTERS: Some ART is meant to be SEEN not TAKEN, so wipe your feet and put on a smile before entering the transit beam. You will probably enjoy your visit a whole lot more.

TL,DR: Opensim may be free as in freedom but that does not mean operators are required to run the software in a free-for-all fashion. Those who do not like it can always opt for another socialization platform OR pound digital sand.

OPENSIM IS FREE - SERVERS AND RESOURCES ARE NOT, GRID
OPERATORS AND CONTENT CREATORS NEED YOUR SUPPORT

Miss Munk will be spinning her wheels of steel at 1 pm grid time, at The Piazza!
Bring your headphones and get on down here and listen to nonstop beat matching and full spectrum sound!
Plug the link into your map and we'll see you there.
http://bridgemere.outworldz.net:8002:Paradise Lagoon

✨ Einladung: Tanztee trifft Discokugel ✨
Wir sind vielleicht ein bisschen älter – aber ganz sicher nicht leiser.
Darum schwingen wir heute ab 20:00 Uhr wieder kräftig das Tanzbein!
Freu dich auf eine glitzernde Mischung aus Tee, Taktgefühl und Tanzfläche, begleitet von DJane Loru und Plattenschubse Marina, die euch mit den besten Scheiben versorgen.
Zieh die bequemen Schuhe an, pack die gute Laune ein – und lass uns gemeinsam die Discokugel zum Strahlen bringen.

Available for all [TTG]PUBLIC Group Members at [TTG]!

New "Jenna Classic Avatar" Copy Only Now Available in A NU U (a new you) store at [TTG]Welcome Area. Take this tp and wait until you rez fully then click this tp link again and it should take you directly to the store. IF not, when you land turn left and walk down the steps to the shops lined along the left side and you'll see A NU U located in the corner store on the far right.

*Added a few extra skins & make up too
hop://hg.twiztidtimezgrid.com:8602/Twiztid%20Timez%20Welco...

DJane Dragon at the Coffin Club
8 to 10 AM Gridtime (AMV) TODAY (17-19 UHR MEZ)
playing you gothic, industrial and EBM.

The Coffin Club is a gothic club in a church surrounded by a cemetry, furnished with coffins, music is gothic, rock, metal, EBM and Industrial.

Take your friends and come over.
Waiting for you
Dragon

Listen: http://dragon.radioamv.com
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Carpe%20Noctem/87/170/22
Join us on AMV: https://alternatemetaverse.com/

Voila, c'est arrivé. ce soir mon marché d'hiver sera fermé pour travaux
Sinon, les visites sont toujours possibles aux heures d'ouvertures.
merci à vous tous

.........;;;
That's it, it happened. Tonight my winter market will be closed for renovations
Otherwise, visits are still possible during opening hours.
Thank you all
....
Das war's, es ist passiert.
Heute Abend ist mein Wintermarkt wegen Renovierungen geschlossen.
Ansonsten sind Besuche während der Öffnungszeiten weiterhin möglich.
Vielen Dank an alle

Hey Everyone... I will be doing a set 6-8am Oldies and rock n roll at Alternate metaverse landing stage .. Grab those poodle skirts and Suits or come as you are .. look forward to seeing you there. hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/30...

Skinny Dip Beach Party & DJ YANA
Sunday, Jan 11th | 2:00 AM to 4:00 AM
Location: Alternate MetaVerse Grid

Taxi; hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Skinny%20Dip%20Beach/156...
Get ready to strip down and turn up.
Live DEEJAY' s will take you on a two-hour ride of high-energy beats.
Bikinis, bare skin, and beats that don’t quit.

This is the night to break loose, own your freedom, and dance like nothing’s off-limits.
Be there, or hear about it later.

Wir drehen die Zeit zurück: Senioren‑Tanztee am Sonntag den 11.01.2026! Zwei Stunden Musik (von 16 bis 18 Uhr), Schwung und Erinnerungen – und garantiert ohne Muskelkater.
3-world.de:8002:RockStation

One of Opensimulator's Longest continually running Dance Parties! 12 years and counting!! LIVE DJ and Dancing!! Music from the 60's to current day!
Tonight at 8pm Pacific!

HG: lfgrid.com:8002:speakeasy

The Bare Paradise Welcome Center . When you arrive beside the teleporter to our main attractions here , you will also have access to the teleporters to our Bare Island Hideaway and Bare Mountains regions all totaling 75 regions and growing !

🎉🎭 GRAND REOPENING 2026! 🎭🎉
✨ Welcome back to the beautiful Carnival Land 2026 in Arkham Grid! ✨

🎪 Get ready for an unforgettable experience where fun, colors and magic come together!

👗🕺 Carnival Zone
• Funny items 🎈
• Amazing outfits for men & women 👕👗
• Everything you need to celebrate Carnival 2026 in style! 🎭✨

💖🌹 Valentine’s Area
• A romantic zone dedicated to St. Valentine 💕
• Special items & outfits for him and her 💑
• Perfect to celebrate love and friendship ❤️✨

🎠🚛 Themed Carnival Floats
• Newly built, colorful and spectacular 🎨
• Beautiful to see and perfect for photos 📸
• A real feast for the eyes! 🤩

🎊 Don’t miss the magic, the fun and the love!
📍 Carnival Land 2026 – Arkham Grid
🔥 Fun • Love • Celebration 🔥

🎭💖✨ See you there! ✨💖🎭
Teleport Area Dreamscape

*******OPENSIM ONLINE WEATHER SYSTEM V6 UPDATED RELEASE! ********
*******AVAILABLE FOR FREE AND FULLPERM AT WEATHER SECTOR *********

************** WHAT’S NEW IN V6 COMPARED TO V5? ************

Fixed an issue where the snow sound (blizzard) was playing during “Light Snow” weather conditions.

Performance improvements to the SoundBox - It uses now 1 ONE single script to as many soundboxes rezzed in a same region and also improvements for the ThunderBox - also using 1 script only and better sound and light flash quality!!!

********* IF YOU HAVE ALREADY REZZED OBJECTS IN YOUR REGION, YOU ONLY NEED TO REPLACE THE SOUNDBOXES AND THE THUNDERBOXES!**
All other scripts remain the same and will continue to work perfectly (including those from V5).

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🌦 Opensim Online Weather System V6 🌦
Bring your OpenSim region to life with real-time, dynamic weather!

✨ Features
🌍 Live weather updates for any city worldwide
🌡 Temperature shown in both °C and °F
🕒 Local time
⛅ Realistic conditions: rain, snow, drizzle, thunderstorm
🎨 Automatic weather textures and matching sounds
🕒 Customizable update interval
💡 Low-lag and optimized for OpenSim
🛠 Easy setup via a dialog menu

Transform your region instantly — rez the system, enter your city and API key, and enjoy dynamic weather all year round!

📦 WHAT’S INCLUDED ON VENDOR V6:

- SCRIPTS USED V6 (BOX);
- SOUNDS USED V6 (BOX);
- TEXTURES USED V6 (BOX);
-LOGO USED V6 (BOX);
- WEATHER SCULPT SET V6 (BOX);
- OpenSIM Online Weather Display Board V6 (SLAVE) 11 prims;
- OpenSIM Online Weather Controller V6 (MASTER) 01 prim;
- OpenSIM ONLINE THUNDERBOX V6 (SLAVE)(INVISIBLE by default);
- OpenSIM ONLINE SOUNDBOX V6 (SLAVE MAIN);
- OpenSIM ONLINE SOUNDBOX V6 (SLAVE SLAVE);
- OpenSIM Online Northern Lights V6 (SLAVE);
- OpenSIM Online Cloud V6 (SLAVE);
- OPENSIM WEATHER CODES UPDT 10JAN26 (NOTECARD);
- OPENSIM Thunder Caller (MASTER) HUD V6 (add me)";
- READ ME PLEASE!! (ENGLISH) v.10JAN26 (NOTECARD).


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⚙️ HOW TO USE
1 – Get your API Key
API = Application Programming Interface. It lets the weather script fetch live data from a forescast website.
Steps:
Go to: https://openweathermap.org
Sign up or log in (website will prompt you to paid subscription but choose the free one!!)
Open your profile → API keys
Create a key → copy it

2 – Rez the Weather Sculpts (You will find them inside the box "WEATHER SCULPT SET V6 (BOX)".

Rez the weather sculpts across your region - around buildings etc -
I recommend going on infra-red mode (Firestorm) by clicking CONTROL+ALT+T.
Select all sculpts →LINK THEM ALL and insert on the root prim (just select them all) and insert the script called "OpenSIM ONLINE SCULPT V6 (SLAVE)". (*)

(*) THIS SCRIPT AND ALL OTHERS USED ON THIS SYSTEM can be found at the box called "SCRIPTS USED V6 (BOX)".

3- Insert some of the textures included on the "TEXTURES FOR SCULPTS V6 (BOX)" that can be found inside the box "SCRIPTS USED V6 (BOX)"
Textures on the root prim of the linked sculpts MUST be "clear,r1,r2,r3,r4,sr1,sr2,sr3,s1,s2,s3 and s4 to script work perfectly. By default, all pieces of sculpts have already the needed textures so to not worry :)

4 –SET UP THE SYSTEM:
Rez the controller "OpenSIM Online Weather Controller V6 (MASTER) 02 prims" and click it. A dialog menu (blue menu) will prompt:
-> Choose the name of the city (English only - other languages or misspelled, script won`t fetch information). If a city name like Springfield (USA) is selected and there are 5 on that country, script will select a random one - on these cases, type "Springfield,IL,US" (Illinois, United States) so script will fetch information from the correct place. Another option is also select by lat/lon mode (latitude/longitude).
-> Click again, and insert the API KEY generated by the website.
-> Click once more, now insert the interval. and that s it.
It will send information to all soundboxes, sculpts, thunderboxes rezzed if in within same region!
Rez the display board next to the controller "OpenSIM Online Weather Display Board V6 (SLAVE) 11 prims"
-> Click the controller and click the "Update Now" button.
This action updates the info on the display board.

***** Please be patient. All changes on the dialog box, script may take up to 15 seconds to fetch the information!*****************************

5 – Optional: Add Sound & Thunder & Cloud & Nothern Lights:
Plays drizzle, rain, and blizzard sounds when told by the controller..
If no bad weather: plays birds (day) or crickets (night).

In version V6, there are now two types of SoundBoxes:

OpenSIM ONLINE SOUNDBOX V6 (SLAVE MAIN);
OpenSIM ONLINE SOUNDBOX V6 (SLAVE SLAVE).

How to set up:

-Rez as many “OpenSIM ONLINE SOUNDBOX V6 (SLAVE SLAVE)” objects as needed in your region (optional);
- Link them all together;
- Rez only one “OpenSIM ONLINE SOUNDBOX V6 (SLAVE MAIN)”;
- Link all the previously linked SoundBoxes to this one.

Important: For this to work, “OpenSIM ONLINE SOUNDBOX V6 (SLAVE MAIN)” must be the root prim (the last object selected when linking). It is the box that contains the script.

And voilà — you now use one script for all SoundBoxes, and the sound will be emitted from each of them in near-perfect synchronization.

(ps) I recommend rezing them close to buildings or common public areas. DO NOT rez the sounboxes too close to each other. Believe me ,Spam sound will be unpleasant for the visitors and it won`t sound natural to your ears!

SOUNDBOXES NOW HAVE THE NIGHT SOUND (THE CRICKETS) SUPPRESSION!
* The script checks the object’s latitude and the current month!
* Tropics (≤ latitude 30°) → night sounds always play.
* Polar regions (≥ latitude 60°) → night sounds are always blocked.
* Mid-latitudes (latitude 30°–60°) → gradual suppression:

* In winter months (depending on latitude), night sounds are blocked.
* In summer months, "night" sounds play normally.
* The script stops "night" sound if suppression applies; "day","rain", "drizzle" and "snow" sounds always play normally.

-> Opensim ONLINE THUNDERBOX V6 (SLAVE):
Plays a thunder sound and flashes lightning when told by the controller.
When rezzed, by default it is invisible, please go to infra-red mode (control alt+t) to see and resize it to your needs.
PS. To test it, please add as a hud (or just add it) the "OPENSIM
Thunder Caller (MASTER) HUD" and click it. Once you see the size and position are ok, this script is no longer necessary.
Be patient. Thunder sound and the lighting will show on a random interval of time from 10 seconds to 05 minutes.

-> OpenSIM ONLINE CLOUD V6 (SLAVE):
4x4 sized sculpt cloud to rez in your region - It will show when the weather conditions told by the controller when it asks to. Otherwise it will remain invisible.
No setup needed

-> OpenSIM ONLINE Aurora Borealis V6 (SLAVE).
4x4 sized mesh to rez in your region - it will show only at nights (sun position 8 degrees above the horizon ,script will be told its DAY!

5- I rezzed the "OpenSIM Online Cloud V6 (SLAVE)" and I don`t see anything!
- If you have rezzed the controller before, if it fetches info from website and it says it not cloudy", the "OpenSIM Online Cloud V6 (SLAVE)" will remain invisible (100% transparent). - One still can see it on infra red mode (CONTROL+ALT+T)

6- Why all these boxes with the scripts, sounds, textures? Do I need them?
- It just in case one deletes something by accident so one can always recover it. Also, I do it for preventing assets lost -specially if one is from other grid!

7- I rezzed my controller, set all scupts and soundbox. I select city but nothing work. What could it be?
- Make sure city is well written in English. Also, it happens that on 1st time one rezzes the controller, it can act like this. so just reset script!
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🎉 Final Notes

This script was originally created years ago for my region by my friend Satyr Aeon (aka Malaka) and now it has been fully enhanced by ChatGPT and DeepSeek to make it easier for the average user.

Enjoy and share it — always FREE & FULL PERM!
— Jimmy Olsen

[TTG]Public Group Members. Today we have a Copy/Modify Peacock Feather Flexi Skirt to be used for your personal use! This is a licensed and legal content. Please DO NOT Edit PERMISSIONS!

You can find this in the BUILDING EMPORIUM and here is the direct link to the store: hop://hg.twiztidtimezgrid.com:8602/Building%20Emporium/373...

*mistakenly listed as being used for your Twiztid Avi's only - this is incorrect as it's set to Public. Sorry for any confusion.

EuroDance NIGHT mit DJ DARKWOLF
Bist du bereit, den Abend zum Beben zu bringen?
Wenn die Schatten länger werden und der Bass einsetzt, gibt es nur einen Ort, an dem du sein musst!
EURODANCE CLUB
Erlebe eine explosive Mischung aus Beats, Energie und Community.
DJ Darkwolf übernimmt das Pult und liefert euch den Sound, den ihr braucht!
Wann 10.01.2026 20:00 Uhr /11SLT
adult-life.de:8002:Shopping Fun

DJ KITTY at The Morning Breakfast Today at Amv Till 8 am grid time
Join us with Dj Kitty, Bringing her Music and dedications to you.
Everybody is Welcome

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

💃 Petite, aber oho! Die neuen Outfits sind da – wild, frech, glamourös und sowas von bereit, den virtuellen Laufsteg zu stürmen! Ob Glitzer, Satin, Cut-Outs oder „Was zur Holo-Hölle ist das denn?“ – der Petite Avatar bekommt jetzt mehr Style-Optionen als ein Chamäleon auf Speed.

👠 Und das Beste? Das Bild zeigt nur einen kleinen Vorgeschmack. Hinter den Kulissen lauern noch mehr Looks, die sich gerade warmtanzen, um deinen Kleiderschrank zu crashen. Also schnall dich an, zieh die High Heels fest und sag deinem alten Outfit: „Danke für nichts.“

✨ BK bringt’s – und Petite rockt’s. Bereit für den nächsten Style-Schock?

16 Jahre Dorenas World.

Ja tatsächlich, stolze 16 Jahre bewegt sich Dorenas World schon im OpenSim Universum. Wir haben viele kommen und gehen sehen, aber sind immer noch da.

Dieses Jahr fallen die Feierlichkeiten aus RL-Gründen mal etwas kleiner aus.


Freitag den 16.01.2026
dorenas-world.de:8002:Nihilon
20:00 Rockhouse mit Anachron „Open End“

Samstag den 17.01.2026
dorenas-world.de:8002:landing
19:00 Lesung Rubeus Helgerut
20:00 Wollem Wobbit Live „Still Alive“
Danach Aftershowparty mit Rubeus Helgerut

Dorenas World celebrates 16 years.
Yes, indeed, Dorenas World has been a proud presence in the OpenSim universe for 16 years. We've seen many come and go, but we're still here.

This year, the celebrations will be a bit smaller due to real-life reasons.

Friday, January 16, 2026
dorenas-world.de:8002:Nihilon
8:00 PM Rockhouse with Anachron "Open End"

Saturday, January 17, 2026
dorenas-world.de:8002:landing
7:00 PM Reading by Rubeus Helgerud
8:00 PM Wollem Wobbit Live "Still Alive"
After-party with Rubeus Helgerud

Grand opening at Fort Sand!
The museum and studio are now open.
Most items are available for purchase as reproductions.
We wish all visitors, near and far, a wonderful time exploring
and traveling back in time.

Get into the stagecoach !
http://moonrose-grid.de:8002:Yggdrasil

3 PM to 5 PM grid time - DJ Diamondz from Downunder @ Abyss Club for a special set ! Hailing from Australia, DJ Diamondz is a passionate music lover who brings the beats to every event. With a unique blend of genres, she creates an unforgettable atmosphere on the dance floor! Pangea-Grid.

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 radio station Wax Radio.
The Piazza, where good friends and great music always come together.
bridgemere.outworldz.net:8002:Paradise Lagoon

▁ ▂ ▃ ▄ ▅ ▆ ▇ CLUB ZEPHRA Party ▇ ▆ ▅ ▄ ▃ ▂ ▁

▶▷▶ 80`s 90`s 2000`s in the mix
Saturday/Samstag 10.Jan. 2026
◕ starts 11:00 OS grid time – startet ab 20:00 Uhr EU
DJ NICK Greeklife
DJ CRAZY Onasis
DJ TOMI Balboa
DJ HOTTIE Stylish

▶▷▶ good mood , good tunes , ☊ Gute Laune gute Sounds
Where the night comes alive, live the rhythm of the night
Wo die Nacht lebendig wird, lebe den Rhythmus der Nacht


Taxi: hg.osgrid.org:80:CCClub
░░▒▓◙█◙█◙ CC – CLUB – ZEPHRA ◙█◙█◙▓▒░░

Sonntag:
✨ Einladung: Tanztee trifft Discokugel ✨
Wir sind vielleicht ein bisschen älter – aber ganz sicher nicht leiser.
Darum schwingen wir am 11.01.2026 ab 20:00 Uhr wieder kräftig das Tanzbein!
Freu dich auf eine glitzernde Mischung aus Tee, Taktgefühl und Tanzfläche, begleitet von DJane Loru und Plattenschubse Marina, die euch mit den besten Scheiben versorgen.
Zieh die bequemen Schuhe an, pack die gute Laune ein – und lass uns gemeinsam die Discokugel zum Strahlen bringen.

Girls Power on Tour
Vergiss Klischees. Vergiss Zurückhaltung. Wir feiern die weibliche Energie in ihrer intensivsten Form: Düster. Dominant. Unaufhaltsam.
Forget clichés. Forget restraint. We celebrate feminine energy in its most intense form: dark. Dominant. Unstoppable.
09.01.2026
20.00 Uhr/11Slt
roxane-online.de:8002:Roxys Dark Club

Thanks to my beautiful husband @alexme for taking the time and effort to sort out my awesome new avi and to the brillian @AuroraAsteria for her stunning skins and detail. I love it. Thank you 💕🥰💋❤️

A new year begins, and also a new season of the HG Safari tours around Opensim! Week 1 was on Wednesday. Join us next Wednesday at 12 noon Grid time if you'd like! In the meantime here are a few recent posts on the HG Safari blog.
A bit of info about how Safari trips work, as a refresher
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2026/01/safari-returns.html
Looking back through the past year of safarying around the place - here are some 2025 highlights, have you been to all these places yet?
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/12/safari-25.html
The HG Safari calendar for the new year
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/12/calendar-views.html
A nice light opening event on Littlefield to get us all back in the mood for hypergridding. The great Camryn Darkstone showed us around her creation, Luminaria
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2026/01/light-entertainment....
Our second stop of the new year was an art overload of the best kind
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2026/01/daydream-believers.h...