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

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!

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

Genesis Roleplay Grid is growing at a rapid rate and we're inviting YOU to be a part of the Genesis. We have regions available as well as parcels or just a place to call home. Membership to the grid is required. If it's your thing, Roleplay, Build, Create, Design or just hang out with your friends and socialize. Genesis Roleplay Grid is a Partner Grid of Masala Estates grids.

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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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

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

I am reading comments on paid content and various markets in OpenSimulator. I would like to share my thoughts and ask you to correct me if I'm wrong and shed some light on the topic.

In my opinion, Kitely has the best system both as a market and a control system. After working with it for a while, they have managed to achieve a significant result. Creators can set content that they don't want to be forced into permissions as non-exportable to other OpenSim grids, thus protecting it from the infamous GOD mode that users across all grids now have. On the other hand, those who want to make their content exportable risk selling fewer copies since it may be forced and potentially distributed everywhere.

I find it very challenging for original OpenSim creators to sell products and come close to the earnings of Second Life. For instance, even if I sell a product as no-transfer, if it ends up in the grid of a user with GOD powers, it will certainly be unlocked. Unlocking content has become an instinctive practice for many users.

It's a different story for those who create original products and release them for free. Even if unlocked, they will not suffer excessive damage (I hope), and people will be more inclined to respect permissions (I hope) and invite others to get their copy directly from the original creator without forcing and redistributing it as a favor for various friends on other grids (doing it discreetly), which can happen with paid products.

I honestly don't believe this problem will be resolved as long as GOD mode is accessible to everyone. Some grids have denied GOD mode to enforce respect for original creators' content, but these are not popular among users who can get everything they want with GOD mode. They prefer, at the same cost, to obtain regions even in poorly performing grids that allow them to do anything.

Another problem is the backup copies of regions. There have been grids that did not allow the default backup of objects without sufficient permissions, but these grids had no luck or popularity. Meanwhile, those who do not apply such restrictions obviously have more success. Even reloading the OAR on a new grid, the original creator could be permanently lost, creating confusion about who the original creator of the product is and whether the object has been purchased or not.

Therefore, honestly, I think selling on more or less renowned grids is limited to one, two, or ten sales, the time it takes for the product to be unlocked, given away, or loaded into other grids via OAR. All of this, except for Kitely, which has an exceptional system for controlling the "products" leaving its platform, a system that they don't publicly share from what I understand.

See here we go again! I'm all bored and stuff so I build stuff! :D Anyway, this is a cute little "plain jane" type Bistro set, brass, glass and tufted purple leather seats complete with AVsitter. It is free and full perm so have fun with it. You can find it at our Star Jinn Palisade Mall in the Masala Al Kohav region of the Genesis Roleplay Grid. It's waiting for you in Lavia's Little Corner. Enjoy!! Blessings and much love, Lavia.

New Disco in Paris we invite you all to visit it.
hop://newlifeitaly.net:8002/Paris/138/677/22
Nuova Discoteca A Paris vi invitiamo tutti a visitarla .
hop://newlifeitaly.net:8002/Paris/138/677/22

A view from Diamond Customs boat builders on to a 12x12 Madrigal. Those mountains were generated by our terrain generator in the control panel at www.wolf-grid.com

hop://grid.wolfterritories.org:8002/Diamonds%20Customs%202...

Downtown BLUEZ Bar. Full of atmosphere and reminiscent of the Blues where the best of the best guitar and jazz performers perform amongst their fans. Whiskey, beer and smoked filled the room and motor bikes take pride of place outside on the sidewalk.

Be sure to visit China Town, plenty of gifts to be found in the Asian market place. Dancing Geisha girls and an amazing Buddha that shines light over the sim. Meditation room so much to see and do at OMG

Our newest addition to the Star Jinn Palisade is my mixed prim and mesh Victorian Home. It features a wrap around porch, full basement, beautiful kitchen space with spindle shelves and a small breakfast counter and an arched doorway that leads to the dining space as well as a very open living room. Spiral stairs accent the small towered portion that is adorned with stained glass windows. Upstairs there is a Master bedroom with doors to a 2nd floor balcony, and there is a 2nd bedroom and bathroom. Walnut flooring and Victorian era wallpaper. And the Lattice work is 3D mesh; It's a little prim heavy but for the detail and beauty it can give to your sim, it's worth it. Blessings and much love, Lavia

This Grid has followed suit with other grids in banning Darkheartsos grid from accessing Trianon-World. Im sure the reasoning behind it will be clear to some of you who run adult grids, it's over run with children and adults who abuse them. Over the past few months, I have banned some adults based on profile pictures and wording. I'm not saying everyone from there was bad, but I don't want them on my grid. If you are from there and wish to dispute your access being denied, write to me here in private and plead your case

15 January start 12.15 slt ( 21.15 Italian hours ) in Movida Disco pub our Dj CarmeloShow will entertain us with his music ready to dance everyone? We look forward to seeing you!
15 gennaio start 12.15 slt ( 21.15 ore italiane ) in Movida Disco pub il nostro Dj CarmeloShow ci intratterà con la sua musica pronti a ballare tutti? Vi aspettiamo!
https://opensimworld.com/hop/89671

There's a new house on the block at our Star Jinn Palisade Mall here on Masala Al Kohav! It is called Casa A Schiera the Terraced House. It's a full size house with the quaint appeal of a townhouse. It is free, full perm and ready to go, add this to your region for a special touch of elegance and uniqueness. Blessings and much love, Lavia

Good news: I've been told that my boxes with Clutterfly SFposer conversions at DropBox couldn't be copied.

I've fixed them; you should be able to copy them now. Buying the contents has always been possible.

Find them here: https://opensimworld.com/hop/91293