Courreges Malatesta @CourregesMalatesta

Subject : Bans and grid bans

In the last 24 hours , I have had my personal area attacked,
As well as had threats from an individual because his grid is banned.

Let me explain a few things:

1. I hate bans….and wish people would respect each other in open sim. I have one individual on ban, and hope there is never more.

2. Grid bans - I have never banned an entire grid ; however, our tech team has carried over the same security settings from their experiences. I Can have these lifted, but to be honest, I prefer being a little more secure.

As an example, I have a guy who is furious he is unable to access friends. I visited with Josh on it, and individual caused much trouble for them in the past. He used to be a part of Sacrarium and now claims to be an angel. He is banned from all of the grids that Josh oversees.

I can over rule tech and demand that these people be allowed, but at this point; I prefer to respect the opinion of the person I have hired to keep us running and safe.

Should you make a friend and they cannot get here, have them try a different avi.

If they are unable to get here with any avi, means your friend is not quite as innocent as they seem and they have a Mac ip ban.

If it is super important friend, I will consider all views, but my first thought is to go with my tech manager’s suggestions.

I wish everybody could always come here….but realize we try to allow 95% of the people access.

I try to avoid this as much as possible.

it is a beautiful morning to tour friends-grid

1. Stop by my friend Nico's Oh Hello store on the Xinashi region. you gotta be styling while you tour!
2. head to the Friend's Marina and do some sailing
3.Take an upclose look at the 17 waterfalls pictured here
4.head over to Aquamica to see an amazing underwater world....you could spend hours in this huge build!
5. go to Friends Stables and ride a horse to the satyr farm , and on to the rain forest jungle
6. Take out frustrations at roleplay sim Annihilation.....smashing buildings and shooting zombies
7. Surf and wind surf at Aquamica
8. Explore the Darwin Eco Project
9. try the Yoga at Xinashi

and most importantly.......make a few new friends!

if we are out, come back again, we would love to meet you!

pic & landscape by Pin DeLuca

friends-grid is OPEN!

What is friends-grid and the Friends region?

friends—grid is a sailing community (connected regions) that was built by a group of friends in 2023 and is owned by Safine Mahoe. You don’t have to sail, but if you do, you will love it!

Friends are the only thing that is important in Open Sim, nothing else really matters. As Woodrow Wilson said , “Friendship is the only cement that will ever hold the world together.”

The Friends region is the heart of friends-grid. On this region, you will find Friends Stables, multiple satyr farms, trails through the rainforest, a large Marina to assist with your boating needs and the most beautiful waterfalls you will find anywhere!

In addition to the Friends Region, you will also find teleports to : Xinashi región with Oh Hello store, Annihilation role play region, Aquamica region with some of the largest and most detailed underwater worlds, Clearwater II with the Darwin Eco Project and many other regions being developed.

A limited number of free rentals are available, however, we are looking for people who want to be involved in our community, not simply collect free houses on every grid.

If you want to be a part of this amazing community, please contact Safine Mahoe if online.

If I am offline, please message safinemahoe2 on opensimworld.com

The moment I had a heart attack this morning and said what the hell am I doing here

Hahaha. Everything is safe from me. But still scared me

I had our techs build me a place so I can change log in pics. Well I have to go through this to get to my page!

WHO is up for Movie Night soundtracks next weekend ?
I am ! We are thinking Saturday 27th ... 12noon ? You all up for that ? Let us know and we will deliver! (PS ... if anyone wants to help with the enviroment set up for the night Let me know ... I am happy to collab :)

The underwater world at friends -grid has been under construction...and will be built in 3-4 separate phases. Phase 1 (the coral reef) is now open and ready for visitors. This is my attempt to share what I have seen in my travels.

It is hard to describe being in the middle of 100,000 fish and bright corals.....but I hope this will help you experience a special part of my life. Phase 2 will be mermaid area........but.....keep in mind...mermaids can swim anywhere and enjoy the reef.

The reef includes two ship wrecks, two massive groupings of Pillar corals that you can walk through (yes....I have been in coral like these that was 75’ tall). Also on the reef: Sharks, rays, turtle, hermit crabs, jelly fish and approximately 50 different types of coral. Serina provided some custom made corals for this project which was a huge help! There is a lot to see.....take your time and enjoy!

I will be sending all an updated teleport board with this added today.

Just sharing a few pictures of what I have started working on at The Retreat. These are from the wider region rather than my little central island. I am planning to create some nice riding trails and places to take pictures, etc. or just enjoy the views. These will be within valleys or maybe some that lead to the top of a mountain.

Feel free to pop over and have have a look when you have a spare five minutes or just want a break and have a nice ride.

Woking on Posters for the Darwin Eco Hub, as well as other things - like Gif animated pictures and screens ! Dont have a lot of time during the week. Hoping this weekend i will be able to crack on lot's more. You are all free to come over and take a look anytime - if you are interested !

Hello everyone, some days I really hate time zones and not getting to see my friends.

I have a favor to ask. I would like you all to use this group page on osw as a way to share what we are doing….even though our schedules may not allow it.

I LOVE seeing posts and pics from you all.

Here are some ideas:

Funny things… like Pin’s goat coming in her window

In progress pics of your building projects

Activity pics showing what you like to do at friends-grid (within reason)

I think it gets people interested in what we have here when they see people doing things.