A Beautiful Poster, and an Uncomfortable Reality

I recently saw a beautiful promotional message describing Alternate Metaverse as a place of family, community, friendship, belonging and acceptance.It is a beautiful message, and for a long time, I genuinely believed in that idea too.I spent a considerable amount of time in AMV. I was not simply a visitor passing through. I gave my time, creativity, energy and commitment. I worked as staff, supported people, built, contributed ideas and genuinely believed that I was part of a community.

There were many wonderful moments, lovely people and experiences that I will never deny or forget. But my experience also had another side, one that eventually left me disappointed and hurt. I am not interested in creating drama or convincing anyone to dislike AMV. Some people may genuinely love it there, and I sincerely hope they continue to have a positive experience. Everyone is entitled to their own experience.

But this was mine.

I will not rewrite my history simply because honesty makes people uncomfortable. I know what I experienced, I know what I gave, and I know why I eventually walked away.A community can speak about family, belonging, friendship and acceptance, but words alone are easy. A beautiful welcome sign is easy to create. Creating a place where people genuinely feel safe, valued and accepted, including when their experiences are not always positive, is something else entirely.

I am not asking anyone to agree with me. I am simply refusing to pretend that my experience was something other than what it was.There is room for beautiful memories and difficult truths to exist at the same time.

This is mine.

My experience. My truth. My story.

The Fleetwood Beach Lagoon

The Fleetwood Beach Lagoon offers a peaceful contrast to the more technical and industrial areas of the region.

Surrounded by water, shoreline and the surrounding landscape, it is a place where visitors can slow down, enjoy the scenery and take in the special atmosphere of Fleetwood Beach.

The lagoon is designed as a natural part of the region and connects the maritime character of Fleetwood Beach with its distinctive Steampunk setting. The result is an area that invites both exploration and relaxation.

From here, visitors can enjoy interesting views across other parts of the sim, including buildings, technical constructions and nearby attractions.

For anyone who would like to experience the quieter side of Fleetwood Beach, the lagoon is an ideal place to stop for a while and simply enjoy the surroundings.

The Fleetwood Beach Promenade

The Fleetwood Beach Promenade invites visitors to explore the region at a relaxed pace and enjoy the unique atmosphere of the sim.

Along the promenade, visitors will discover various buildings, small plazas, technical installations and decorative elements that shape the distinctive character of Fleetwood Beach. Industrial details, Steampunk architecture and maritime influences come together to create a varied and atmospheric route through the region.

The promenade is more than just a connection between different areas. It is also a place to stop, observe and discover. Along the way, new views open up across the surroundings, the attractions and the coastal areas of Fleetwood Beach.

For those who prefer to explore without rushing, the promenade is an ideal place for a leisurely walk, with many small details to discover that can easily be missed from a distance.

Take a stroll, look around and discover Fleetwood Beach step by step.

💚Amid the darkness, a light falls upon us.
Not strong enough to change the world —
but bright enough to keep us moving forward.💚
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💚Mitten im Dunkel fällt ein Licht auf uns.
Nicht stark genug, die Welt zu verändern –
aber hell genug, um weiterzugehen.💚

Hey everyone, next week I will be on vacation September 2-7th on a fishing trip. I will have wifi and my computer. I am going fishing.

During that time i wont be in world much, but if there are any problems with the grid send me a message. I will have internet. Below are the several ways to get in touch. Rocky one will also be around via Team Viewer or Discord.

https://grid.myvirtualbeach.com/jOpensim/index.php/en/cont...
https://discord.gg/AmdrkccK79 (Mistress Dalgato)

Opensimworld.com ( OSW doesn't lately tell me I have a message)

https://teams.live.com/l/invite/FAAqtwHT0nG9DWT7Qg

Also you can contact me in world

🚨⚠️ PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT⚠️🚨

🌴🏊‍♂️ CCC ROOFTOP POOL — GRAND OPENING! 🏊‍♀️🌴

We have a pool.
We have music.
We have drinks.
We have tentacles. 🦑
We have unicorns. 🦄
We have absolutely NO IDEA what is going to happen next. 😂

🎧 ADRIAN MOON LIVE
🔥 Beats • Pool • Sun • Madness
🍹 Drinks • Floats • Bad Decisions
👙 DRESS TO GET WET

📅 WEDNESDAY 26TH AUGUST
⏰ 11 AM GRID TIME
📍 CCC ROOFTOP POOL

🔗 hop://grid.virtual-worlds.zone:8002/Rooftop-Events/101/107...

Bring your friends. Bring your swimwear. Bring your best dance moves.

Leave your dignity at home. It will only get wet anyway. 😂🔥

🎉 CCC ROOFTOP POOL — GRAND OPENING
Pool • Beats • Sunsets • Madness

Well... Since I started having issues with the translators I was using, I thought... Why not create my own? I’ve made it available in Welcome—for those who like Dark Mode—and I hope it works perfectly for you, too. I designed it to be universal.

Bom... Como passei a ter problema com os tradutores que usava, pensei.. Porque não criar um próprio? Deixei disponível no Welcome, Pra quem curte modo Dark, e espero que funcione certinho pra você também. Deixei Universal
hop://the3originals.com.br:8002/Welcome/105/142/30

The gates are open and Tumbletwig is ready to explore — a whimsical little world of frog fairies, enchanted treehouses, winding paths, hidden hollows, gifts, and plenty of places to discover.

And for DreamGridders, Tumbletwig is also now available through Outworldz as an exclusive OAR. Bring the entire region home to your own DreamGrid and make Tumbletwig part of your world.

Come visit, wear your frog avatar, swim the pond, and have fun. 💚

Tumbletwig — created for a little bit of wonder. three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002/TUMBLETWIG/283/200/21

Huge Thank you to Fred!!! He brought more magic to the region!

HERE IS A FREE PET FOLLOW MENU. YOU CAN YOU USE THE PUPPIES PROVIDED OR PUT THE SCRIPT INTO YOUR OWN PUPPY, CAT, BIRD, ETC..... IT FOLLOWS, STAYS, COMES AND GOES HOME. JUST CLICK THE BOX IN THE STORE TO RECEIVE A COPY.

I made a mistake!
Will be next Wednesday... 26. of August... Sorry!

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✨ VILLAGE OF ART — GRAND OPENING ✨

Step into a world where creativity meets soul! Join us for a special celebration as we open our doors to 4 Brand New Exhibitions, accompanied by amazing live music to set the mood. 🌙💫

🗓️ When: Wednesday, 26 August 2026
🕛 Time: Noon Grid Time (21:00 CEST / Europe)
📍 Location: sun.cozycomforts.net:8002:Village of Art

✨ Event Highlights:

🎨 4 Exclusive Exhibitions
Explore 4 distinct galleries featuring 12 unique artworks each. Designed for collecting, printing, or simply soaking in the visual inspiration!

🎵 Live Music by Tommy White
Spinning smooth 80s & 90s Vibes to keep the party flowing while you mingle and enjoy the art.

🎁 Extras & Keepsakes

Postcards available on Etsy ✉️

Complete Series available via PDF download 📑

Bring your friends, enjoy the music, and share the inspiration with us. See you there! 🧡✨

Max Schedule... https://tinyurl.com/4ab7n48x
Max Songlist... https://tinyurl.com/37htvcnr
Max Youtube channel... http://youtube.com/@MaxKEd
Max LIVE TWITCH channel... http://twitch.tv/maxKEd11

Maximillion Kleene

—usually known simply as Max Kleene—is a Canadian live musician who has been active as a resident in Second Life since September 13, 2006. His current Second Life profile links to his YouTube and Twitch channels, as well as his schedule and song list.
He is primarily described as an acoustic guitarist and singer with a relaxed, entertaining performance style. An older directory of Second Life live musicians lists him as being from the Niagara Falls region of Canada and cites rock, pop, and alternative rock as his genres.
According to his frequently published artist biography, his musical journey began with formal piano studies at the Royal Conservatory. Later, his focus shifted significantly toward the guitar. AC/DC became a major musical influence; other artists cited include Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, and Jason Mraz.
His repertoire encompasses classic rock and pop covers as well as more recent tracks. Older sources mention artists such as Johnny Cash, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Jack Johnson, Green Day, and Foo Fighters.

Max Kleene is a long-established virtual live musician—focusing on acoustic guitar, rock/pop, and covers—who performs in both Second Life and OpenSim environments. His strength lies less in being a spectacular "showman" persona and more in the combination of his voice, guitar playing, humor, repertoire, and personal rapport with the audience.

And yes, humanity has actually had virtual guitarists playing for avatars in pixelated clubs for twenty years now. It is somewhat absurd. Yet, in a way, it is also quite beautiful. 🎸

It is not easy to keep our balance
when the world beneath us is falling apart.

Hate, violence and greed pull at us,
while fear and despair grow louder.

Perhaps we cannot change everything.
But we can try to keep moving forward –
holding on to the hand of someone
who walks this narrow path with us.
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Es ist nicht leicht, die Balance zu halten,
wenn unter uns die Welt aus den Fugen gerät.

Hass, Gewalt und Gier ziehen an uns,
während Angst und Verzweiflung immer lauter werden.

Vielleicht können wir nicht alles ändern.
Aber wir können versuchen, aufrecht weiterzugehen –
und dabei die Hand eines Menschen festzuhalten,
der diesen schmalen Weg mit uns geht.

DragonCommand Opensimulator Grid Command Platform work-in-progress.
Screenshots updated in the Github here: https://github.com/mteedev/dragoncommand-platform/discussi...
More to come as more progress is made.
Next steps will be integrated Marketplace, Integrated Land Rental Management Panel, Leaflet Map on the frontend as well as Admin Management, Event Management. We also have in-world Classified Ads linked to the site, we just need to build the frontend page tha twill display them! Completed User Inventory Management Dashboard earlier today, works flawlessly.

I visited my family's homeland last week on the Chaleur Bay in New Brunswick, Canada. I have been back for a week now, and I feel like my life is not even real anymore. It is burned into my DNA. I belong there!

Just now inworld on BeauRoche.💚
The image was digitally enhanced with AI.
dorenas-world.de:8002:BeauRoche
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Eben gerade inworld auf BeauRoche.💚
Die Aufnahme mit KI nachgearbeitet.
dorenas-world.de:8002:BeauRoche

**DJ Net is live at SNB**

Real mixing, one track flowing into the next, and a set built from the energy of the people around him.

Join Net’s set on the island. We’re already here. Come join us!



mk3.org:5002:Sexy Naked Beach

🚨 RIGHT NOW until 4:00 PM! 🚨

Are you still standing around staring at your inventory? Those pixels aren't going to party themselves! 😂

Grab your mates... or come adopt some new ones! Around here, strangers only stay strangers for about 30 seconds before someone hands them a drink and drags them onto the dance floor. 😜

👙 Swimwear is recommended... but let's be honest... this is Sexy Naked Beach, and we all know some people treat "recommended" as a hilarious suggestion. 🤣🙈

🌞 Sunshine, music, laughs, dancing, questionable decisions, and enough chaos to keep the Lindens scratching their heads!

📍 Taxi: mk3.org:5002:Sexy Naked Beach

Come for five minutes... leave four hours later wondering where your shoes, towel, and dignity disappeared to! 😂🍹🎉

More Than a Workout... It's a Community.
What started as a simple New Year's resolution between two friends has grown into one of the most enjoyable parts of the day.
💪 Daily Workouts
🪑 Monday – Friday
9:00 AM Grid Time – 15-Minute Seated Workout

🏃 Monday – Friday
2:00 PM Grid Time – 15-Minute Standing Workout

No special equipment is needed. Just show up, move at your own pace, and have fun.
Come see why so many people say it's become one of the best social events of their day.
Join us on Discord:
https://discord.gg/kfuBrakJnt

Move a little. Laugh a lot. Make some friends.
We'll save you a spot. 💚

🌴🚨 FLASH PARTY ALERT! 🚨🌴

🤣 FROM RIGHT NOW... UNTIL THE GRID CRASHES! 🤣

🚨 Emergency Bulletin! 🚨

A mysterious outbreak of FUN has been detected at SNB, and experts have completely lost control of the situation.

Scientists recommend teleporting immediately before the laughter spreads to the rest of the grid.

🎉 THIS IS A FLASH PARTY!
No planning.
No excuses.
No bedtime.
We're partying until the grid taps out first! 😂

Expect:
🎶 Tunes louder than your neighbour's complaints.
💃 Dance moves that void your avatar's warranty.
🕺 Air guitar solos with absolutely no guitar.
🍹 Drinks appearing faster than inventory can load.
🤣 People yelling, "One more song!" for the next three hours.

⚠️ WARNING!
Possible side effects include:
• Losing your friends... then finding five new ones.
• Falling off the dance floor while standing perfectly still.
• Clicking "Sit" and ending up in a palm tree.
• Laughing so hard you forget where your AO went.
• Teleporting home by accident... then coming straight back.

💀 If the grid crashes...
We blame the dancing.

💀 If your viewer crashes...
We'll pretend you fainted from having too much fun.

💀 If your internet crashes...
We'll save your place on the dance floor... maybe.

🏝️ SNB – THE PLACE TO BE!

No schedule.
No rules.
No dignity.
Just laughs, music, and glorious chaos until somebody accidentally presses the wrong button.

🚕 Taxi: mk3.org:5002:Sexy Naked Beach

😂 FLASH PARTY!
NOW... UNTIL THE GRID DECIDES IT HAS HAD ENOUGH OF US! 🎉🌴🤣

My Tears
Sometimes I wonder when we stopped truly seeing each other. Too often, people meet with hatred, prejudice, or indifference, even though deep inside we all long for understanding and a little kindness.
This tear is not only a symbol of my own sadness. It carries the sorrow of everyone who suffers when love is replaced by hate, when words become weapons, and when we forget that we all share the same sky.
Perhaps a single tear cannot change the world. But it reminds us that compassion is still alive. And as long as compassion exists, hope has not disappeared.
💜

We have just added a few items to the stores.

1 - Doll in a Box - Everything you need to be a Latexdoll. Full Avatar! OC Implant, Binder, Gag, Corset, Ankle Ballets, Hood! The separate items are all RLV enabled!
2 - New Inflatable Harness Gag.

Also, we have updated our gags to now include "sound". When the user is gagged and sound is active, it will play random real gagged sounds when the user types in nearby chat!
Sound can be disabled, and volume controlled.

Enjoy!!