Suzi_Avonside @Suzi_Avonside

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Wedi bod gwmpas am sbel... Ers 2010 yn achos OSG


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When you are in the dark forest and you get the feeling that something dark and evil is standing right behind you...

Wenn dich im finsteren Wald das Gefühl beschleicht, dass was finsteres Böses direkt hinter dir steht..

Mona725: The question is, is it necessary, or useful to mingle with politics in the virtual world, unless you love to ruffle feathers. Many of us builders, and users, use virtual reality to escape the mundane... 5 months ago



VickiJoanne: There's a problem with the very concept of "hate speech" and that is WHO exactly gets to define it? In The Box we've seen the recurrent appearance of one or more people who are clearly either trollin... 7 months ago
I support Gay Rights, not Gay Wrongs. There is right and there is wrong, let me learn you the difference! Ask me for a free gay pride flag! (not for children, minors, miners, underage, or rugrats! Must be 18+ to come to my grid! No kids allowed!)

Blake Hayvenhurst: I support the human race and do not think in colors, types, tastes, sexual preferences etc. and wish more people did, but as long as we need flags and celebrations we're still far from acceptance. I ... 6 months ago
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.


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... 9 months ago
Let's talk about child avatar criteria for a moment.

This is Juno, my little in-world sister. Little as in one year younger. What she's wearing is something she isn't too unlikely to wear these days. It's still quite chilly outside after all.

Those of you who know her won't doubt that she's a grown-up woman. But there's a whole lot about her that may qualify her as an underage avatar. I'm not even joking.

Yes, on the one hand, protection against paedos and their unlawful ageplay is a necessity; see also Safine's most recent post: https://opensimworld.com/post/108176

On the other hand, paedos are trying to circumvent countermeasures. Add to this the most recent drama about Lindens being directly involved in sexual ageplay in Second Life.

As a result, sim owners ramp up their countermeasures. This goes well beyond more and more sims redefining the Adult rating as "G-rated, but no child avatars allowed". It's likely that the signs that an avatar is underage will be "upgraded", too.

And the wide-spread anti-underage paranoia has made them absolutely ridiculous quite a while ago already. There's so much that could qualify Juno here as a kid.

Let me sum it up.

First of all, her height. The most blatant sign and the only one that triggers auto-bans. She's "only" 1.74m which is 5'8½". Many childgates still run on default settings which ban everyone under 1.80m. And I guess their number will increase as more and more sim owners decide that 1.60m or 1.70m doesn't cut it anymore. I'm pretty sure Juno has fallen victim to childgates twice already.

The other criteria are purely visual.

Her shape is somewhat close to realistic. Her head is about ⅛ of her body height which is actually still a bit small for a real-life woman. By OpenSim standards, however, her head is rather large in comparison with her body height. This reeks of a kid shape.

Next, look at her skin tone. In early April in real life, this is a fairly typical skin tone. In OpenSim, however, grown-ups are basically required to have a deep tan. Even most goths have darker skins than Juno. The only avatars with such light skins are child avatars. Well, and Juno, but if you don't know her, you're easy to take her for a kid because her skin is so light.

Now, look at her face. Look at her lips. No pumped-up boat lips. This is what real-life lips look like, but in OpenSim, the only avatars with such thin lips are either male avatars or child avatars. Since she doesn't have a perma-stubble or a full beard, she can't be the former.

Anything else you notice about her face? Right, no make-up whatsoever. Practically all other adult female avatars out there at least wear lipstick. She doesn't even wear that. Well, sometimes she does, but not here, not now. Makes her look like a kid in comparison.

Speaking of make-up, look at her hands. No nail polish. AFAIK, not a single one of the popular female mesh bodies lets you go without nail polish. Especially Athena doesn't. So basically, if a female avatar doesn't wear nail polish, it's either a classic, mesh-less layer-and-prim avatar from, like, 2007 or a child avatar. And Juno doesn't look like she doesn't have a mesh body.

And her hair? Yes, that's a bob. In real life, it was a rather popular hairstyle in the 1960s. In OpenSim, hair significantly shorter than shoulder length is probably the second-most child-like girl hairstyle right after twin pigtails. As an adult woman, she should be expected to have a long lush mane. I've never seen a single female avatar with Paige hair. Black could be a saving throw because little girls are usually blond, but not necessarily.

Let's continue with her clothes.

She's covering a whole lot of skin, more than almost all other female avatars. Granted, most little girl avatars show a whole lot more skin, too. Just look at those super-short skirts that seem to be a requirement for underage girl avatars. But grown-up female avatars are basically expected to do the same. Thus, covering up makes her look less adult.

So does the rather loose fit of her clothes. Adult female avatars may be allowed to wear long denim jeans, but only of the skin-tight kind. But while Juno's jeans are labelled slim fit, they look rather like something a little boy could wear.

Her pullover gives the impression that she doesn't have a waist. You know what other avatars don't have much of a waist? Good thing she doesn't have a petite body because there's no petite variant of her body, otherwise she'd look almost flat in this pullover. Also, that shade of teal might be questionable at least. It'd be worse if that pullover was pink, but she doesn't have it in pink.

Finally, her footwear. She's wearing flat shoes. Adult female avatars are expected to always walk around on 6" heels. In fact, she's even wearing sneakers. Flat sneakers. Even tip-toe sneakers are questionable, but unless worn by a manly man, they're little girl material.

And if that wasn't enough, she's wearing them with white socks. The only hosiery adult female avatars may wear in OpenSim is nylon stockings, Zettai Ryouiki-style, showing skin on the thighs above. Socks are pretty much exclusively worn by children, so what does that make Juno?

I bet that if Juno wore this to events in places whose owners don't know her, chances are she'd be banned on the spot for being a kid. Good thing her usual party styles are of the kind that causes her to be accused of dressing like a grandma instead.

TrishiaOConnell: if no one like children avatars, why are there so many shops for childrens clothes? 9 months ago

Thanks for deleting my last post, someone must be scared...


Nico Kalani: Freedom of speech is important. For example, one is free to say to their boss "You are an idiot." And the boss is free to say "You're fired." The fact is, there is no absolute freedom to say anythin... 2 months ago

Me reading Glenn's charmingly funny posts.^^


LeonitasLionheart: Gonna also add that Glenn made a positive compliment on lone wolf's post, and I gave said compliment a like. I like positivity and rationality. I do not like politics or religion in my place of relaxa... 7 months ago
Hello Virtual Folks!

I seem to find it hard to find a nice Gay locations, NOPE! I don't want to hear about secondlife been there, that place is Drama! Anyways, I'm creating a region that is going to be Gay friendly also its friendly for those who just want to be friends and not discriminate! I'll add the region soon, I'm still working on it. My friend gave me some gay stuff, so I'll be adding those too.

Now, I don't want hate in my post, so please if you're not supportive of Gays thats ok! Its you're right just please move on.

You don't have to be gay to visit, just don't hate.

If you have a gay region you can add it to my post and I'll visit.

Thanks for reading! HUGS

Kal: The Lagniappe Grid warmly welcomes the LGBTQ+ community. Just like the real New Orleans, it’s a place where everyone is safe to be themselves.... 5 months ago

Visit our LinuxCafe to find out more about the different Linux distros out there and read about open source / open content projects.


GlennXpletive: This is an outstanding idea and great thing to do Sunshine! Seriously, very impressive and helpful to more than just the OS community. You should get the "great Idea" award of the month! 6 months ago
The Love Is Love Alliance
We promote LGBT community-building activities in OS, such as identifying and promoting places that celebrate pride, individuality, and diversity. Membership is open to all people and places supportive of our purpose and those working to promote it.

Join us: https://opensimworld.com/groups/1032

Jupiter Rowland: Jamie, if you're a member, you may want to advertise which ever Birch Grove sim you've currently got online. I guess they all have the Pride Shop now. 7 months ago

I sent my current profile picture through my local AI.
I only entered a little into the prompt: "This woman in real life"
Well, I like the result. :-)


HarperHeld: So, it worked for me. I don't like the way my avatar looks right now (I don't seem to be able to find a skin and eyes I like) so I used on of my favorite snapshots from 2010 instead: https://www.flick... 4 months ago

Now you know, I was Cleopatra.*lol


Dorena Verne: This picture also gave me an idea for a new video. :-) 5 months ago
Its finaly done! Our "Maienfeld-Bahn" is ready for Departure! On each station you will find a Board to see when next Train departs. You can also check the Displays inside to see the Speed, Wind & Hight of your Trip. It can carry 6 People at same time.

Enjoy your ride!
Amelia & Hertha

Tom Lewis: Félicitations pour cette région absolument magnifique ! Le paysage montagneux est d'une telle beauté qu'on se croirait transporté dans un jeu vidéo de qualité. Le téléphérique est une touche parfaite,... 28 days ago

Xenon Darrow: This is so spectacular! amazing!!! 3 months ago

📝 Love of nature

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Hold onto your virtual hats, folks, because we've got something that will knock your digital socks off! 🧦✨ Our OpenSim store is offering a mind-blowing selection of top-notch products for FREE and FULL PERM! Yes, you heard that right – no strings attached, just pure, unadulterated awesomeness.

Why are we doing this, you ask? Well, our virtual warehouse is bursting at the seams, and we need to make some room. Plus, spreading joy in the virtual world is kind of our thing. 🎉

So, whether you're a virtual hoarder, a savvy bargain hunter, or just someone who enjoys free stuff (and let's be honest, who doesn't?), now's your chance to grab these goodies. This deal is as rare as a unicorn on a hoverboard! 🦄🛹

But wait, there's more! With FULL PERM, you can modify, copy, and transfer to your heart's content. Want to give your best friend a gift? Go for it. Need to make some tweaks? Have at it. The possibilities are endless, and the fun is guaranteed.

So, what are you waiting for? Teleport on over and snag these treasures today! 🎩🐇✨

(Disclaimer: We are not responsible for any addiction to free virtual stuff that may occur. Side effects may include excessive happiness, spontaneous dance parties, and an uncontrollable urge to tell everyone you know about this amazing deal. Use responsibly!)

Bebe: hahahahha you are the best dear Jimmy 5 months ago
hg.osgrid.org:80:Mech Lab

The Mech Lab Egg Hunt is on! Gear up and scramble to find 4 hidden eggs scattered around the Lab. Each egg cracks open to reveal a different awesome Mech Model!

Get ready to search high and low, pilots!


Your Clues:
Egg 1: G-Suit Gambit

Amongst the gear that pilots don, a hidden Mech awaits, ready to spawn.

Egg 2: Fountain Fortune

By the water's flowing gleam, a Mech Model waits in a parkland dream.

Egg 3: Secret Lab Stash

Deep within the hidden Levels lair, a Mech Model's secrets wait to share.

Egg 4: Hangar Hideaway

Soar through the hangar high and wide, a Mech Model's waiting, where giants reside.

Happy Weekend!
~MECH LAB.

hg.osgrid.org:80:Mech Lab


LeonitasLionheart: very cool and ty! they look amazing. are you working towards making them fully operational some day...scripted, animated, fireable weapons with damage, etc? so cool, either way. long as they aren't u... 8 months ago
Hey everyone, wintertime is coming and we are on the way to overhaul our entire Winter Wonderland! We allready updated our ice-skating set with new AO, build train tracks through the landscape and beeing busy for more details.

The snow has also came to our Region after the Dinkies danced the "Snowdance" on our Ice! For best result use our Windlight setting.

Also welcome our new custom handmade and scripted "Maienfeld-Bahn". It will drive you soon up to our "Maienfeld Mountain". All buttons are scripted, got function and sounds as in Real Life. Its inspired by "Fichtelberg Schwebebahn Oberwiesenthal" in Saxonia eastern germany.

We will keep you updated and wish you a wonderfull sunday!

Amelia & Hertha

Dabici132: Looks really wonderful !. I went to the Maienfeld Sation but did not figured out how to call or get the train. Can you give me a hint (or a ticket) :) 1 month ago

Wishing you a good morning and a nice start into the week. :-)


Carmen Jewel: Really pretty pics, I find them very interesting and Dorena has breathed life into the Character, I enjoy Ai myself too :)) 3 months ago
Join us today for the highly anticipated opening of the Fall exhibition, "Dreamscapes!"
At 11:15 AM SLT, immerse yourself in the enchanting special exhibit by renowned artist Cherry Manga with a soundscape created by Nico Kalani.

At 12 PM SLT, enjoy the captivating voice of Rogue Galaxy, who will kick off the celebration with a live performance as we open the gallery showcasing a stunning collection of imaginative art created exclusively for this show. While you're here, explore the grounds to discover breathtaking new sculptures by Cherry Manga, Tina Bey, and Remmy Ravenhurst.

At 1 PM SLT, the sultry sounds of Forest Azure will continue the party as we celebrate the incredible talent of these artists and the vibrant community that makes it all possible.
Formal Attire
We can't wait to see you there!

Luna Lunaria: So sorry I wasn't able to attend :-( Was busy with family in RL 3 months ago

📝 Redlight

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📝 Dorenas Avatar in OpenSim

Hello folks, since there have been complaints here that I rarely post pictures of my OpenSim avatar, here it is. I don't think it's that important, but somehow this is a portal that deals with topics...

Hello everyone, our Mall has now been opened!

We have completely renovated the stores for a better overview and more space for new creations. We also rebuilded the Mall with Prims for better loading times and performance improvement. If we think back in time, we started 1 and a half years ago with a 32x32m store where we had some clothes, now we count 15 Shops, 170x70m on 2 floors with textures, clothes, skins, tattoos, botanicals and more. This is our birthday present to you, for your help, your feedback and your visit to us.

New Shops :

- Fox Jewelry (Jewelry for Males, Females & Unisex)
- Creative Box (more than 1283 new seamless Textures with Adv. Lightning Maps)
- ShoeFactory (Shoes for LaraX, Lara, Gianni, Legacy)
- BlueGents (Fashion for Gianni & Legacy)
- Venus Lingerie (Underwear)
- FoxSound Design (Enviroment Sounds)
- Botanic (Landscape Stuff for your Region)

Updated :
- Pureface (38 new Body Skintones, 6 Male EvoX Skins, 4 Female EvoX Skins)
- LovelyAmy (Lot of new clothes for LaraX, connected both Floors via Stairs)
- SilverFox Weddings (New Dresses & Shoes)
- DecoQueen (8 new things for Decoration)


We hope you like the things and that you find something nice for you!
You can also join our inworld Group for future updates.

Happy Shopping
Amelia & Hertha :)

AnKaBi: wouw die mall ist ist super schön geworden ♥♥♥ 2 months ago
So much hate!!!!
This is what Glenn says in his profile on the osw:
"As for constipated German douuuuchebaag Herr Dorena THE DUDE, go Fuukk yourself and get back to your potato farm or get run over sitting on a highway fighting FAKEASS CLIMATE CHANGE. The more you do, the more GALLONS OF GAS I WILL BUY, Just to piss your fuuukccknn constipated, green haired head off. ..I.. ..I.."

I ask everyone here who has humanity in their heart to stop supporting this hateful person in any way.
If you do, you are sharing his opinion.
I had a hard fight to fight and I am still fighting it.
The "Mr. Dorena" alone is not acceptable!!

Suzi_Avonside: I've just logged out and read Xpletive's mega rant on his profile. He doesn't seem to like me for some reason :) I'd call that a bonus, and despite what he says, I do not hate him. I tend not to waste... 5 months ago

Da würden mich so einige am liebsten hinschicken.^^
Some people would love to send me there.^^


LaviaLavine: LOL I know some folks who would like to send me there off the end of their boot without a suit. 5 months ago

Good Morning. :-)


Xenon Darrow: Hello, gorgeous :) 3 months ago

GroovyVerse swag. :) I'm trying my hand at DTF transfers and made this last night.


Hicks: Very nice 3 months ago

📝 "Wonderful future"

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📝 Why did it have to come to this?

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I'd like to announce that I'm going on vacation from OS for a time. But I've been on a vacation from OS already, for maybe two months now, and I'd have to interrupt my vacation to say that I'm not going on vacation because I'm already on vacation. So, no announcements. Mainly because, at this point, I'm confused about the whole vacation thing. However, while I'm pretty sure I'm on vacation from OS, I still log in to OSW on occasion to check on the What Are You Looking For group. The helpers there have been, and continue to be, incredible! Anyways, if you want to send me a message, I'm likely to see it, and I might just answer.

thedeeferry: Fly like an eagle... enjoy... come back zoon. 7 months ago

There are still rooms available in my motel..


Yinni Benelli: Is it haunted? .... looks haunted. 1 month ago

Good morning. :-)


Fred Beckhusen/Ferd Frederix: Midjourney AI? 3 months ago

When is breakfast served?


Pagane: Newer forget to say to AT how many feets have humans. And instruct AI about "small" diferences between iner and outer side of feets. 3 months ago
For all of you interested in animesh: I made a new animated free roaming dragon thats now available for testing peer review. Pick up a copy in my shoppie, read the notecard and knock yourself out!
Lemme know if the notecard was clear enough...its a bit tricky with this roaming script....
Have fun!

Caribia: oh that looks cool :D 3 months ago

This time created with a completely different AI model on my laptop...


Mistressdalgato: I love it, so pretty. 4 months ago
Hey there, did you seen allready our new Park Train? It was lot of work to mesh and program it. It finaly drives from the Mall to the Central Station of Riverdale. It can handle up to 24 Passengers. If you want to explore Riverdale, why not with Train? All Signals, Announcements, Signal Box & lot more is working. I will release it Public soon in our Mall when everything is done and working 100% Enjoy :)

Suzi_Avonside: Great train, and will definitely be in the queue when it's released to the public. What I now want to know is, where is Aldi? 6 months ago

These tears are delicious....


Nico Kalani: Glen's actions are simply not how emotionally sound adults behave. I don't imagine it will change. 7 months ago

Wish you a nice weekend. :-)


Thomas Etzel: Looks like Bree van de Kamp from Desperate Housewives 1 month ago
The store that is loved by so many people just got a whole lot bigger!

Texture Too - a new store for you by Zuzu Bahro and Safine Mahoe

the new building at Textures Trees and Scripts and it is full of textures to help your projects.

Shingles
Ancient writings
metals
sci fi
stained glass
fabrics
holidays
and much more!

Come on out and find out why people are loving the new , second texture building. Just take the tp stone to Textures Too

Textures Trees & Scripts - the little store that everyone is talking about!

Thirza Ember: It's not the store we deserve, but it's the store we need! LOL thanks Safine! 1 month ago

Sleep well. :-)


Hicks: bonne nuit 2 months ago

New the Witches Dance - Hud
Neu der Hexen Tanz - HUD

Use Teleporter to Halloween from welcome
Benutzt den Teleporter vom Willkommen zur Halloween Area


Pagane: AMAZING! Love it!!! 2 months ago