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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.
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.
 | Sodasullivan: I think this is the proper way to address this issue Safine. You are setting the rules YOU are comfortable with on YOUR region. I am fine having my region open to everyone as long as they agree to fol... 27 days ago |
Some people collect beautiful art
I collect bricks!
Not just normal bricks;
old worn out imperfect bricks.
These are the kind of bricks that help
tell a rich story about a buildings past.
but why.......WHY would I collect UGLY BRICKS?
Because I have a few friends who love to build!
Textures Trees & Scripts
The name says it all!
p.s. I also have a few ugly rocks and soft fabrics in my collection.
I collect bricks!
Not just normal bricks;
old worn out imperfect bricks.
These are the kind of bricks that help
tell a rich story about a buildings past.
but why.......WHY would I collect UGLY BRICKS?
Because I have a few friends who love to build!
Textures Trees & Scripts
The name says it all!
p.s. I also have a few ugly rocks and soft fabrics in my collection.
| | Jupiter Rowland: FYI: Outworldz has loads of brick textures waiting to be used. I haven't tested the normal maps that were probably generated from the textures yet, but they're there. A few brick textures even come w... 1 month ago |
I am so happy to be part of Wolf Territories! Lone Wolf is doing truly cutting edge things in OpenSim! Hyperconverge servers migration, bulk region opportunities, complimentary regions for 501s and edu's - and more to come! Well done, Lone!
https://www.hypergridbusiness.com/2024/03/wolf-territories...
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2024/03/wolf-leaps-forward.h...
https://www.hypergridbusiness.com/2024/03/wolf-territories...
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2024/03/wolf-leaps-forward.h...
| | Thorben Goerssen: Wolf ist der ein sehr guter Owner..er hat wenn man ein Problem hat immer Zeit und kümmert sofort darum. Auch ich bin sehr stolz ein Mitglied vom Wolf Ter. zu sein und kann es nur weiterempfehlen. 1 month ago |
A stunning render of Fantasy Land, a quaint and whimsical village of mushroom houses. The scene features adorable, colorful houses with mushroom caps, each with unique architectural details. An inviting pathway winds through the village, leading to a cozy-looking central gathering spot. The soft, glowing sunlight creates a warm atmosphere, and the surrounding forest is filled with vibrant flora and fauna.
Joesplace.cool:8002
Joesplace.cool:8002
| | SilviaFrey: Donde se puede visitar? 1 month ago |
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!
"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!
| | Mistressdalgato: I applaud you as well 3 days ago |
I repaired MAHJONG by Xylor Baysklef. The amazing Xylor made this years ago, and it was broken and stopped working. I just went through thousands of lines of code and fixed all 13 broken scripts. Now it will work in dreamgrid or anywhere. :) I'm leaving it at cyberdatastorm.com:8002:SandBox This is a fun 1 person or multiplayer game and it is very advanced and sophisticated.
| | Rogue Galaxy: awesome I love playing majong!!! 1 month ago |
I have often considered my underwater worlds
to be my best build ever. It took 6 months to find things, build
destroy, build, adjust and redo. Much of the time was spent searching.
This week I realized.....the best thing I can do for Opensim
is help all of you build underwater worlds if you wish.
Textures Trees & Scripts
now offers a massive Underwater section!
Hundreds of fish, coral, 5 types of rays, sharks, octopus, anemones, kelp and much more!
Enjoy making your dreams come alive!
to be my best build ever. It took 6 months to find things, build
destroy, build, adjust and redo. Much of the time was spent searching.
This week I realized.....the best thing I can do for Opensim
is help all of you build underwater worlds if you wish.
Textures Trees & Scripts
now offers a massive Underwater section!
Hundreds of fish, coral, 5 types of rays, sharks, octopus, anemones, kelp and much more!
Enjoy making your dreams come alive!
| | Safinemahoe2: Just a quick note here.....The response to the Underwater building has been Crazy.....so I decided to Double the size and add ruins for you! Shout out to Misty Falls for custom creating 5 animes... 22 days ago |
News! hop://astralia.eu:8002/TierraDeVolcanes/171/404/3224
| | AbdulDada: I love your Sim! Very well put together! 20 days ago |
Couldn’t help but say something about one of my most favorite creators on here! Luna Lunaria! Some of the most beautiful buildings, statues, and furniture that I’ve seen! They truly are an absolute gem of a creator here on Opensim! Native creators here on Opensim are absolute treasures. Whenever you can, always try to get your things from native Opensim Creators! Feel free to share your favorite Opensim Native Creators, and tell me what you love about them, and what they make!
| | HarperHeld: Marianna Monentes is a powerhouse of creativity, as well as being a publisher and a pillar of support for outworldz. Jamie Wright is one of the most good-hearted and creative builders I've had the... 1 month ago |
***Explore the sim with the partner of your dreams***
Today, from 11am grid time, the Expo party ! some hear 3 hours of great music, and explore the 100+ booths from all over Opensim, with freebies Landmarks, information, and links to many exciting places and people!
Thanks in advance to the fabulous Zoree Jupiter, Marlon Wayne, and Zeno Stark for the music, and everyone who has participated so far, for all their hard work to make this such a fun event.
Thanks in advance to the fabulous Zoree Jupiter, Marlon Wayne, and Zeno Stark for the music, and everyone who has participated so far, for all their hard work to make this such a fun event.
| | Emma Florido: It was a great time i could spend there, thanks to all who made it posible ♥ 9 days ago |
New Eborn Rebody shoes, available full-perm in 12 colours (their tint-able), feel free to copy and re-distribute. Not available in SecondLife. Made by me. Please don't ever sell these, anywhere, ever. Only to be given away, free of charge.
http://snik.loseyourip.com:8002:Home of Merci
http://snik.loseyourip.com:8002:Home of Merci
| | snik snoodle: @Suzan_vonOtter Nice One! :) 19 days ago |
We now have text-to-speech as well as speech-to-text in world.
https://youtu.be/Xv9ltVpOh5Y
| | Star Ravenhurst: That is awesome Mr. Wolf! After my gallery opening, I will be spending some time on your grid. I am looking forward to it! Good work! I need to go shopping for my avi! :) 5 days ago |
**A sim to Dream about***
| | Lilly Pond: I loved the experience and I strongly recommend that you go there, with free time to enjoy all the beauty of the place! Ty Karin, you did a great job! 1 month ago |
I have created a Magic Carpet that can fly FOUR people around a sim and is driven by the first sitter. BUT THAT'S NOT ALL! For 3 easy installments of ZERO DOLLARS you also get a carpet that has bones. This means the carpet can flutter in the wind as you fly. Unfortunately I do not know how to script animated bones. But if you do, I would love a copy of the rug back as an animated magic rug. :D It's at cyberdatastorm.com:8002:SandBox
| | GlennXpletive: haha Good job. Reminds me of a slum bus I had everyone jump on and drove around Dusk beach in SL to create one of the funniest memories there. All you need to add to this carpet is the passengers twer... 1 month ago |
ZetaWorlds turns 11
Over a decade. Time sure flies when you are putting your passion into something. On the 20th of March we celebrate 11 years of ZetaWorlds!
As usual Welcome will host a number of DJs and a live act to make the evening unique!
The night kicks off at 10am grid time with a small get together after which the music will roll in. If you have a burning question or just want to chat come along.
Teleport directly to hg.zetaworlds.com/Welcome
Lineup:
10 am: get-together
11 am: Nora Cola
12 pm: Hazel Ito
1 pm: Ruud vandeSande
2 pm: Mathilda Stark aka Mattie
3 pm: Ernest Moncrieff (LIVE ACT)
4 pm: Edison Rex
Come along and celebrate with us and raise your glasses for the next 11 years to come!
Over a decade. Time sure flies when you are putting your passion into something. On the 20th of March we celebrate 11 years of ZetaWorlds!
As usual Welcome will host a number of DJs and a live act to make the evening unique!
The night kicks off at 10am grid time with a small get together after which the music will roll in. If you have a burning question or just want to chat come along.
Teleport directly to hg.zetaworlds.com/Welcome
Lineup:
10 am: get-together
11 am: Nora Cola
12 pm: Hazel Ito
1 pm: Ruud vandeSande
2 pm: Mathilda Stark aka Mattie
3 pm: Ernest Moncrieff (LIVE ACT)
4 pm: Edison Rex
Come along and celebrate with us and raise your glasses for the next 11 years to come!
| | Soul-Grid : The whole Soul-Grid congratulates you. Keep up the good work !! 1 month ago |
Main Railroad Station at Wolf Territories Region ( a short walk from Wolf Mountain, okay maybe a long walk)
| | Aurora Starchild: Love it, great work on the material layers - love the light reflections! 2 days ago |
news! hop://astralia.eu:8002/TierraDeVolcanes/171/404/3224
| | Bebe: really cute Marpil ty so much 21 days ago |
I love to create this Virtual places, i realy enjoy it and i do it with lots of love and passion. If you will take a look and enjoy your stay thast all what counts! ♥
| | Aurora Starchild: Lovely. as fellow designer, I love seeing others creations. Really inspires me! 1 month ago |
A new season of Safari began on Wednesday - thanks to all friends, old and new, who joined us to visit CyberGlo on Wizardry and then Jimmy Olsen on Europa, with Xenon Darrow guiding us around Jimmy's build - both spectacular and informative places.
Here's the Safari blog posts, telling our story - plus, a few pics of the really lovely build by Lampithaler that premiered yesterday.
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2024/04/safari-magic.html
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2024/04/safari-on-europa.htm...
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2024/04/lampis-legends.html
Here's the Safari blog posts, telling our story - plus, a few pics of the really lovely build by Lampithaler that premiered yesterday.
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2024/04/safari-magic.html
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2024/04/safari-on-europa.htm...
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2024/04/lampis-legends.html
| | Luna Lunaria: This was a fun tour :-) 3 days ago |
Warm invitation to the opening of the Elven Light Garden on the enchanting Sim Cloudshead Worldheart 2!
| | Bebe: Congrats Lampithaler I know how long have been working on this projects :) 5 days ago |
| | Hugabug: this is one of his Best builds it is a must see 21 days ago |
Okay, this one goes out to @sodasullivan who keeps moaning about me only bringing alcohol. So some Hazelnut Coffee it is...and a 'Hidden' wine cellar.
Both items dispense drinks with hold/drink animations: Cellar 2 different ones.
Cellar frame is scripted so it moves and hides the drinks! Pourover dripping is scripted too.
All include bumpiness and shine layers and values.
Uber: hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/Darkhearts%20Boutiq...
Both items dispense drinks with hold/drink animations: Cellar 2 different ones.
Cellar frame is scripted so it moves and hides the drinks! Pourover dripping is scripted too.
All include bumpiness and shine layers and values.
Uber: hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/Darkhearts%20Boutiq...
| | Sodasullivan: Thank goodness. I thought I was going to have to start a virtual 12-step program. Seriously though, these look beautiful. Thank you for the hard work you put into everything. If anyone has not shopped... 27 days ago |
| | Rogue Galaxy: LOVE LOVE LOVE this region! 20 days ago |
THE GREAT AMV GRID-WIDE EASTER EGG HUNT IS ON!
The 2024 Great AMV Grid Wide Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday March 23rd through Easter Sunday March 31st 2024
LIST OF ALL PARTICIPATING REGIONS/RESIDENTS
Click LM to go or type in map if you cannot access the LM, each Region is named here for that purpose. There's a RIDICULOUS amount of Eggs & Prizes out there- the GOLD eggs have the best ones!
!!The last day of the hunt is Easter Sunday, March 31st, 2024- Good luck and HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!
alternatemetaverse.com:8002:AMV Welcome
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/
The 2024 Great AMV Grid Wide Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday March 23rd through Easter Sunday March 31st 2024
LIST OF ALL PARTICIPATING REGIONS/RESIDENTS
Click LM to go or type in map if you cannot access the LM, each Region is named here for that purpose. There's a RIDICULOUS amount of Eggs & Prizes out there- the GOLD eggs have the best ones!
!!The last day of the hunt is Easter Sunday, March 31st, 2024- Good luck and HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!
alternatemetaverse.com:8002:AMV Welcome
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/
| | Safinemahoe2: ok.....I am gonna share some observations with you all. I am not sure if this is an easter Egg hunt or IQ test. If it is the later, the score is Cat 198.....safine......22 hahahahha but , ... 1 month ago |
I love to create this Virtual places, i realy enjoy it and i do it with lots of love and passion. If you will take a look and enjoy your stay thast all what counts! ♥
Free at Lunaria Emporium
| | IndigoQueen King: Perfect for my Angels and Ascended Masters Area!! Thank you Luna!! 1 month ago |
new shop coming to three rivers, heda is bringin over some her things she made in sl to share.
hop://login.osgrid.org/Three%20Rivers/53/160/22
Announcing the opening of my new store ~Luscious Candy~
It has just been opened and only has a few goodies out thus far, but much much more is to come!
Today, I am announcing the arrival of a NEW BODY to Opensim, the "Bombshell" has arrived. The bottom is the same fit as the Perky or Regular versions, however the top is designed for those women that enjoy supple breast. I've also got 4 outfit sets out, two of which include my new color/texture hud!
So come check us out and pick up yours here: hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/Darkhearts%20Boutiq...
It has just been opened and only has a few goodies out thus far, but much much more is to come!
Today, I am announcing the arrival of a NEW BODY to Opensim, the "Bombshell" has arrived. The bottom is the same fit as the Perky or Regular versions, however the top is designed for those women that enjoy supple breast. I've also got 4 outfit sets out, two of which include my new color/texture hud!
So come check us out and pick up yours here: hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/Darkhearts%20Boutiq...
| | Gabriel Goodwin: Nice 16 days ago |
The New Best Friends Pet Center (and mini zoo) is now open for all who would like to visit and maybe find your fur-ever friend. There are canines, felines, equines, reptilian, aquatic and fantasy critters, and all are Animesh to add that "alive touch" to your region or home. They are free and they are for you. Blessings and much love, Lavia
| | Milly Money: Easily the best pet resource on the entire Open Sim. My members love pets and animals, and we got everything we could ever want here!!!!! Awesome work Lavia, WOW!!!! 1 month ago |
***Explore the sim with the partner of your dreams***
| | Soul-Grid : Ein Traum diese Region , danke Karin :) 1 month ago |
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HIE 2024 is next weekend!
Event starts on Friday 19 April at 11am Grid time with 3 hours of great music and the chance to explore the Expo Booths!
Saturday and Sunday - talks and art performances in 4 different languages, with subtitles.
Learn, laugh, make new friends and find out more about our international community!
Event starts on Friday 19 April at 11am Grid time with 3 hours of great music and the chance to explore the Expo Booths!
Saturday and Sunday - talks and art performances in 4 different languages, with subtitles.
Learn, laugh, make new friends and find out more about our international community!
Allow us to invite you to join our Friends of The Genesis Roleplay Grid HUD. Here we'll place a walk through (collision) teleporter with your logo and grid address so that when people walk through they will be teleported to your grid and the region you select. At Genesis Roleplay Grid we are working to create a more positive and cooperative atmosphere in Open Sim and we're doing it by networking grids and sharing anything that we can to help our "Friends'" grids succeed. The process is easy, contact me, Lavia Lavine, and send me your logo and the address and rezz point for your grid's chosen destination, and that's it. It's just that simple. Why do we do this? Because we want to and we can. I will also be forming a group for this for all "Friends of GRPG" to join so I can send notices and other information to those who join. Blessings and much love, Lavia.
| | Milly Money: we are very proud to be included as a fellow Masala Estates member with Una, for The Roleplay Grid! Thank you Lavia! :) 17 days ago |
One of my very favorite flowers is the Gladiolus, and I haven't really seen any anywhere in Open Sim so, I got busy and did my best to reproduce my beloved flowers here in virtual so I can share them with everybody else. These flowers always make me smile they are so regal and beautiful. You can find them at the Star Jinn Palisade Mall in our Masala Al Kohav region at the "Create A Scene Garden Center". They're beautiful, they're free, they're full perm so have fun with them. Blessings and much love, Lavia.
| | Star Ravenhurst: The picture doesn't do justice to these lovely flowers. You want them in your garden! 19 days ago |
News! hop://astralia.eu:8002/TierraDeVolcanes/163/409/3224
| | Darci Viper: Love all the goodies on Tierra thank you marpil 27 days ago |
