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June 30, 2009

Senban Babii -- Post 6 Grrrl

[Senban Babii is, to my knowledge, the only Post 6 Girl to get hit by a train during her shoot. She was there on the tracks, she saw it coming, she threatened to haunt me if it hit her and then it hit her. Later in the shoot she accidentally started an animation that caused her head to explode, which, oddly enough, was probably not a first in the annals of Post 6. I am thrilled to have made the acquaintance of the funny and charming Senban Babii, and am equally pleased that she's modeling for us. I only hope I do her justice. Timothy Morpork]

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Hmm, "write something up for your bio" says Timothy, like I can just do that!  I mean, how do you sum up who you are and two years of SL experiences in three or four paragraphs?  The truth is, I can't.  No matter what I tried to write, I couldn't do it justice.  So instead, I'll start with why I came here in the first place.  When I first heard about SL, I had no preconceptions of what it was.  I went into it with a sense of exploration; both of this new space and myself.

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June 29, 2009

Pornosophy and Philip Linden - The Renaissance of Porn Part 2

by Bunny Brickworks

She called and they all followed. Loglady Loon is one of the most banned non-griefing avatars in SecondLife. She is highly disputed, either loved or hated and the creative mastermind behind Freak Show. The first exhibition of Freak Show was called Beauty vs. Paranoia and all SL artists were invited to participate by simply handing in a full perm picture representing their vision of a freak.

In a virtual world where everyone is beautiful, well-built and dressed to kill, this was quite a task. The show was a success and encouraged her to start a new project called Pornosophy – SL’s first explicit porn show, uncensored and without any limitations.

More than 60 artists heeded her call and handed in their interpretation of porn. No limits… one would think this might be a dangerous thing. Rape, child porn, there’s a lot of sensitive subjects you rather don’t want to see digitalized but it wouldn’t be the Loglady if she had imposed any censorship on her artists. And no, there was no child porn, we might be digital imagery pervs but we have well-functioning hearts and minds.

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June 25, 2009

The Renaissance of Porn – Part 1

by Bunny Brickworks

If Second Life residents are one big family, www.flickr.com surely is their family album. Whenever something important happens, we take a snapshot and share the pictures with the community – our first, second and third wedding, a trip to a tropical beach, a party with friends and the fourth or fifth wedding.  But as in every decent family album we do not post our porn pictures on flickr. Never, that’s a no-go!

Cuddling on the beach or in front of a fireplace was acceptable, as the cheeky ones uploaded some naughty lingerie shots from time to time - but full front nudity and explicit sexual actions – whether alone or with two or more partners - those were out of the question. After all, what would Aunt Bettie say? ]

But something changed and suddenly porn was there - everywhere - on Flickr.  Couples, threesomes, orgies, blowjobs, BDSM – you name it, Flickr had it. What happened?

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June 22, 2009

Jenna Thurston -- Post 6 Grrrrl

[Jenna Thurston has one of those avatars that you see and you just have to stop and look, which is exactly how I found her and begged her to pose for us this week. I was thrilled she said yes and I hope my pictures do her justice. I should mention that she showed me some of her other avies and any of them were worthy of a Post 6 feature. Timothy Morpork]

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Hi, I'm Jenna Thurston.

I chose this name when I first created my avie because I like the name Jenna. I didn't know much about SL when I created my account, but I was drawn to SL because of the sex, and Thurston, my last name, sounded like something nasty, so it fits me. Jenna loves dancing, shopping, cuddling, chatting, kissing, sex and teasing but only when applied properly.

From the start I loved creating shapes and reshaping them into something I think is sexy. With many avies I see I feel an urge to mold them. If newbies talk to me I often ask them if they want to shop with me, most don't have too much cash, so it's freebie shopping time. Most of the time I mod their shape for them for free, it's nice to help newbies, most seem satisfied.

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June 17, 2009

Lab Moles Dig Up Second Life Adult Mainland

Empty adult storefronts just as boring as PG/mature mainland

by Jessica Holyoke

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Mixed messages from LL: a safe hub on the new Adults-only continent

Today I had a chance to travel to Zindra, the new adults-only continent, and plumbed new depths of dullness for what was supposed to be a continent of sex and violence. Granted, this was the preview period where residents who have adult content plots on the older PG and Mature mainland continents are able to scout out where they would like to be placed when they have to be get to be moved in the upcoming weeks.

Wandering around, I got to see long beaches and unfilled plots, except for those with buildings that would look perfect as stores near the Mosh infohub - I am certain other adult content landlords are happy that the Lindens are providing that service.  For some reason, there are at least 5 sims of ocean.  Really, if I am going to do a Red Light District, do I want 5 sims of ocean? [Lindens expect strong demand for adult watersports? - the Editrx]

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June 16, 2009

Zonra Darkmatter -- Post 6 Furry

[I bumped into Zonra Darkmatter one day,  fell in love with his kittycat avie and I was thrilled that he agreed to pose for us this week. During the course of explaining the Herald, and Post 6, I learned that Zonra is very new to Second Life but seems to be having a good time. I hope you enjoy the pictures of this beautiful person. -Timothy Morpork]

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Hi there Second Life Herald, my name is Zonra Darkmatter

I was approached and asked to take part in this by Timothy, who made me curious about this Post 6 thing. After learning about this blog and Post 6, I was willing to try it out, and so I did. I guess I should start introducing and talking about myself a bit, so here goes.

First of I am quite new to Second Life and still testing out the waters. So far I have had a really good time. I have met a lot of nice and interesting people, made a few nice friends and done a few interesting things as I explore SL. I got pulled into it by a very close friend of mine who has been playing for over 4 years and finally succeeded in convincing me to get into it, and now I don't think I will stop for years to come.

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June 12, 2009

Plurk Players Warn Against An Internet Casanova

Don't date guys who think brushed out perms are hot, and evaluate their success on the number of levels their EQ2 elf -❋Łƚƪą❋

by Dr. Penelope Hydra - Internet love and sex expert

It all started so innocently. A Plurk line began by Delora Starbook that said, "Hi Dancien!" (Graves) turned into a 1300-reply plurk thread ripping into a would-be Second Life and Internet casanova, Sands Leavitt. Insults flew, ex-girlfriends jumped into the fray and even worse - questions were raised about Sands' boasts that he is good looking.  Photographs of Sands from Sands himself are a bit grainy - perhaps the lighting in the basement was lacking. Are these the signs of a true ladies' man?

Sand1 None of this drama will make sense without understanding that Sands has a reputation for preying on women online.

What kind of women? The gossip says the more emotionally gimped they appear to be, the better - he's been known to skip over the pretty young single Second Life girls - yes, they do exist - to obsess over a married woman with children. Some claim his last four girlfriends have been married with children and the ones who are not don't last long with him. Sands will find new victims, send countless complimentary messages, kiss their feet, and won't stop until he has decided that he "has" them -- after spending many energy points talking the woman's real life significant other down while talking himself up, all to secure a better position in that woman's life.

Some of Sands' targets tell me that he has no problem giving out his cell phone number to women - but his work location is something he keeps more secure. While he has been known to get women he's had relationships with on webcam, he has never been seen on webcam himself. This raises the question of whether the pictures floating around the internet of Sands aka, EQ2 Zhouyu The Great, from The Highlight are real.

If the woman breaks off an affair with Sands, the insults fly. He's been known to call his ex's "whores", "trash", "leftovers", and worse. No matter who broke the relationship off, Sands claims he was the one who broke it off. Internet romantic breakups can be rocky enough without this sort of abuse - so beware.

Sands often mentions the girl's children after breakup. He sends one of these children (Ex #4 in the plurk threads below) gifts. As an internet advice columnist, my professional opinion is that mothers should reject the presents, or at least put then through in the dishwasher - there may be meth residue.

Excerpts from the record-setting plurk thread:

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June 10, 2009

Ulaa Coronet -- Post 6 Grrrl

[I was walking through the park one day, in the merry merry month of May, and I spotted this week's Post 6 Grrl, Ulaa Coronet as you see her here in the first picture. I thought her avie was great- part cupcake, part faun, all fun. When she finally said yes to posing, she offered up the second avatar, the one in the pictures after the fold. The contrast sealed Ulaa's place in the Post 6 pantheon. I hope I've done her justice, as Ulaa is as gorgeous as she is unique. -Timothy Morpork]

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I am a gamer at heart through and through, the list of games goes on and on, most recently my love is for EQ2.  I have been in SL for quite some time now and like a lot of people I came here out of curiosity, looking to see if the rumors of debauchery were true.

Almost 3 years later I'm hooked and I'm still here!  I love SL mainly because it's similar to The Sims in a disgusting and twisted kind of way, and well, it's fun to play virtual dress up dolly.  Mainly though, it's my way of keeping connected to my friends in SL and from other games I've played over the years.

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June 02, 2009

Silvana Lefevre -- Post 6 Grrrl

[As the Post 6 Photog, whenever I'm on the grid I have my eyes open for beautiful avatars. Shopping, clubbing, hanging out with friends- you never know when a gorgeous, or sophisticated, or sexy, or interesting avatar will appear, so I'm always scoping the people around me looking to bring you a face that's new and pleasing. I found that and more with this week's model, Silvana Lefevre. She is as smart as her avatar is beautiful, and as engaging as she is sexy. I know I'm in love with her and I hope you will be too. -- Timothy Morpork]

Silvana Lefevre 1 Final

Hello boys and girls! I'm Silvana Lefevre, and this is the body I've created.

As I'm writing this I have no idea of how the pictures have turned out. Earlier snaps by the same photographer have been ill received by some of the critics, but I've decided to let mine be published regardless. Let's not call a rose by any other name: Second Life bodies are perfect yet imperfect and capturing them in still images is inately problematic. How a photographer and magazine decide to deal with that is their responsibility. If they are careless enough to make me look bad, let it be on their heads.

Besides, if perhaps beside the point, photographer Timothy has made the experience fun. Throughout the photoshoot he has been very sweet and complimentary. And while he openly admitted to hoping for sex afterwards he was quite content to settle for a cuddle and a kiss.

Anyway.

Me and my body...

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May 31, 2009

Stroker Serpentine Slams Linden Lab for Sexbed Blacklist

We almost never blacklist by Asset-ID, It's dangerous -- Data Linden

by Pixeleen Mistral, National Affairs desk

A single Linden Lab staffer working after the Lab’s California-based offices closed may have been responsible for the Second Life sexbed breakdown that rendered thousands of residents’ avatar animations temporarily impotent -  a romantic disaster for some, and a huge headache for the Stroker Serpentine’s virtual sex toy business.

After the Herald broke the story friday, more details began to emerge when Stroker Serpentine took a break from fixing broken beds and handing out gifts to his unhappy customers to shed some light on the unfortunate situation in a series of posts to the SLUniverse forums.

Beyond suggesting that a single unidentified Linden created the blacklist nightmare, Mr. Serpentine confirmed that Data Linden assisted in correcting the blacklist, and shared a bit of chatlog:

Stroker Serpentine: Going forward..Any indication as to WHY it was blacklisted? The LS one and NOT the Mono one?
Data Linden: And the blacklist has propagated to this region already and the script now remains in the object if rezzed
Stroker Serpentine: LSL*
Data Linden: That I still need to find out, the person who did add it is not yet available
Stroker Serpentine: I mean, this was kind of sudden. It blind-sided us
Data Linden: It is a bit weird too, since we almost never blacklist by Asset-ID
Data Linden: It's dangerous

At least Data Linden was somewhat responsive. Mr. Serpentine describes a curious lack of communication after he contacted  Cyn Linden and the Lab’s legal council Marty Linden in his search for answers. 

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May 29, 2009

Strokerz Second Life SexToys Broken

Frustrated cheerleader shoots Data Linden -- Lab blacklist blamed as thousands seek repairs for nerfed sexbeds

by Pixeleen Mistral, National Affairs desk

In mid-april, thousands of residents of Second Life discovered the avatar animations in their virtual sex beds were non-functional - a disaster of epic proportions for players interested in working through the Kama Sutra of Second Life with a close friend or two.

The cause of the cartoon world coitus interruptus appears to have been a Linden Lab blacklist and deletion of a key script in Stroker Serpentine’s toys. While shooting victim Data Linden and the broken beds are expected to make a full recovery, the episode raises troubling questions about the Lab's control over user generated content and the uncertainties of business in the virtual realm.

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Stroker Serpentine prepares for more customer service work

According to Mr. Serpentine, on April 14th Linden Lab blacklisted a data loader script that caused thousands of his Strokerz Toyz products to stop working - a customer support nightmare for Mr. Serpentine. The nightmare was shared by Cheergirl Allen who retails a line of Bimbo Cheerleader branded sex bed that use Mr. Serpentine’s scripts.

The worldwide script deletion incident apparently had nothing to do with upcoming adult content controls from Linden Lab - but it is puzzling how Stroker's scripts could have been deleted at all. According to a reliable source, blacklisting and expunging of scripts or objects from Second Life requires sign off from a Lab supervisor so that over-eager first tier support does not accidentally remove  important features of the world.

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May 27, 2009

Matti Rau -- Post 6 Guy

[I was out looking for a club, you know the ones that land you in East Narnia and make you walk through the whole sim to get to the club? Anyhow, on my walk to the club I spotted Matti Rau, decided I wanted to get to know him a little better and here he is as a Post 6 Guy. Hope you like him as much as I do. - TImothy Morpork ]

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When Timothy asked me to be a Post Six Guy I was proud and scared. Proud to be attractive enough to get asked for an interview, but scared to write this part. My native language is German so some sentences may sound like they are from a young Schwarzenegger :-)

I was born in February 2007 to investigate whether a virtual world is the place to promote some of our clients. It was too early to do this, but I stayed here anyhow. After some weeks looking around to find latex clothing for men, I realized that there are none. Tons of latex for women, not really any fitting a man's body.

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May 26, 2009

My Development as a Woman in SL

by Evelyn Ponnier


Evelyn My development as a girl in SL is one that is somewhat unique, I suppose. You see, I haven't always been a girl. My name SL 'Evelyn' was chosen as a pun for my RL name 'Adam'. I did not want to be called 'Eve' because I thought that if anyone realised I was not a girl in RL, I felt my RL name would be too obvious. Ironically most of my friends now call me Eve or Evey.

Why would I, a guy, choose a female body and name upon signup? Well I thought that was obvious. I love being a girl. Though most of you reading this article probably think that I'm the reason SL needs a Gender Verification process. And that no guy in SL in  his right mind would screw me knowing that I'm a guy. Think again and read on...

I have been through the whole array of relationships available to a girl in SL. It started with a lesbian affair with another girl (who was in hindsight definately a guy). Then two months into SL I met one of the most influential guys in my development. He opened my eyes to what can be done in SL and I forever love him for it. Three months of care from him and I was racked with guilt. I felt ashamed of not being honest with him. When he asked me to be his, it was too much and I left him.

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May 20, 2009

SeriNari Fall - Post 6 Grrrrl

[Today, the Herald introduces Timothy Morpork - our newest Post 6 photographer. Join me in welcoming Timothy, as the Herald's Post 6 feature continues to introduce our readers to the most amazing avatars in the metaverse, while exploring the refined beauty, sex, and sensuality that is Second Life -- the Editrix
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Thank you to the Herald for hiring me as the new Post 6 photographer. I can't imagine a better job than approaching hot avatars and asking them to strip and tell me about themselves. I found my first model, SeriNari, at a club and fell in love, I hope you like her as much as I do -- Timothy]

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My name is SeriNari Fall, I'm 22  years old and I'm  a futanari, an altered female, in  Second Life.  Seri comes from my real name and Nari comes of course (futa)nari, my little addiction :)

When I came to second Life, I didn't know that there was this kind of  game, because I don't play videogames or use computers that much. But I was one day searching futa stuff with google and I found this superb forum called Futanari Palace and soon after I noticed Second Life. People from that forum helped me a lot with getting started in SL. The forum has a nice group and a place in SL as well, so we forum people can meet up. ^^  There are parties where futa addicts (like me) can meet.

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May 11, 2009

But Does That Make Me Gay?

by Lapis Philosophorum

Reading "The Wanderer's" Gor series, there is an overarching concept that truly bothers me.  The Wanderer writes that he will not be sexually using or abusing the female slaves of Gor because it is more than likely that there could be some gay guy fapping in the background -- an all too common concern for those considering cybersex. 

Is the person who you are cybersexing the person you think they are?  Are you sure? Really?

You might think s/he's dreamy, but s/he could be really ugly, a different religion, too old, too young, the wrong race, species, or even a Tory. Despite these frightful possibilities, many people are even more concerned with the gender of the typist behind the avatar, worrying that if the person on the other side of the screen is not the same gender as presented it makes you something else - either forced homosexuality if the typist matches your gender or forced heterosexuality if the person behind the avatar does not. Horrors!

Of course, this is one of those issues that being bisexual solves - but perhaps are not bi -- now what?

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May 04, 2009

Is Your Second Life Woman a Real Life Man?

SL sex fraud victim Mandy Dorfler loses money on wedding, asks Linden Lab for gender verification -- Is species verification for furries next?

by Tenshi Vielle

We've moved from being butthurt on the Second Life forums to being butthurt on the Linden Lab public JIRA - now the site of choice to whinge if you've been slighted in some manner in the fictional entertainment that is Second Life.

For instance, consider the plight of SL lesbians who feel 'raped' when their SL female partner turns out to be a real-life male. Heterophobes, if you will. If that is not bad enough, imagine the hurt and rage in the fur community when a certain special SL snow leopard turns out to be something else entirely. Will this outrage never end?

Mandy Dorfler leads the charge to clean up the metaverse with a recent Jira entry: "Use the Age Verification system already in place to do a voluntary Gender Verification to protect against the fraudulent use of female avatars by RL males. Many lesbians regard this practice as a form of cyber rape. SL should be cutting edge on this.

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April 08, 2009

Rapist, At Your Service, Madam

by Alessandra Narayan 

RendellCarter Roleplay themes are always controversial, right? Especially when it comes to sex and even so more when it’s about rough sex, hardcore, and reaching the imaginary world of forbidden fantasies.

Of course everyone knows there are certain things you must do to keep it safe -  starting with not being specific about real life details. Also, everyone should know that roleplay in Second Life is absolutely consensual: you don’t have to visit those areas, you can avoid them, you can teleport away if the guy/girl you’re playing with is a total asshole, you can report him/her to Linden Labs, you can simply mute them. What else do you need?

Anyway, I’ve decided to interview one a very talented roleplayer, Mr. Rendell Carter, an expert in rape as he usually spends his time at «The Mansion» or «Republic of Hayao».

Is his RP personality scary? Yes, of course. But in this interview, Rendell explains the big differences and the long paths going from fantasy to reality.

Alessandra Narayan (AN) – What do you like most in SL?

Rendell Carter (RC) – The most interesting aspect of SL is that it's a sort of giant laboratory in which the following question is posed: «How might women act if they were invulnerable and anonymous?» 

AN – Acting invulnerable and anonymous... how does that make you feel?

RC – I’m invulnerable and anonymous, too... of course. But I think the interesting point is how it makes the women around me feel. Men typically are «safe» compared to women – less concerned with our own security, so the difference in behavior is, I think, somewhat different! 

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April 04, 2009

The Awful Truth About Internet Dating!

by Dr. Denise Levertov, virtual advice columnist


dear dr. denise:

i'm lonely, desperate, and thinking of dating on the internet.
my friends tell me I'm crazy, but what is the worst that could happen?
is there anything I should watch out for?

 - miss lonelyhearts



Dear Miss Lonelyhearts,

I sense that you have self esteem issues and have been disappointed before - or your keyboard's shift key is broken. In either case, there is a series of instructional videos that I think you should watch to familiarize yourself with what you will be facing.

- Dr. Denise

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March 31, 2009

alika Yue -- Post6 Grrl

[Note from Delora: This week's Post6 Grrl, alika Yue, is someone I've known for a long, long time.  She's not one of my best friends, before you hecklers start in on me; she's just someone who I've ended up running into time and again, almost everywhere I go. I think she might be secretly stalking me or something. Maybe a few minutes in the spotlight will get her attention off of me for a little while... I can only hope.]  

Alika clothed
Hey, hi, how ya doing? I'm alika Yue. No, not A-lick-a You, not A-like-a You, just Ali. I've been in Second Life for a little over two years and I seem to be slowly losing the battle between good and evil over my soul to this game. Little by little, I am becoming the Second Life addict. I can't complain though, it's a drug I'm willing to take!

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March 24, 2009

Aradia Hextall -- Post 6 Grrl

[Note from Delora: This week's model is a true example of kindness and generosity, something that SecondLife's residents have been sorely lacking in as of late.  I found her at a free sex area, assisting a new resident in... let's just say, she was teaching him how to use poseballs properly.  After the initial disgusted reaction (Why would a 2 and a half year old avatar be humping a noob with a freenis? OH GOD) I realized she must be doing her own variety of giving our noobs a welcoming first experience in our virtual world.  I couldn't resist asking her to be the Post6 Model for this week, and being the kind girl (and shameless hussy) she is, she agreed!  Thank you, Aradia, for posing for the Herald this week!]


Aradia clothed

*fiddles with the tape recorder* Is this thing on now? I can never t... Oh it is, cool...
Hi hi, my name is Dia, I've been around SL for almost 3 years now, since mid-2006. I originally came here following a few people I knew on a social server on Neverwinter Nights.

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March 13, 2009

LL Plans To Erect Mainland Porn Continent

Dedicated immersive workspaces for cybersex coming soon

by Pixeleen Mistral, National Affairs desk

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Will the Cherry18 Girls' School Clbhouse move  to the islands - or a new continent?

Thursday, Cyn Linden announced plans for a Linden-Lab sponsored porn specially-themed continent to house certain mainland adult activities, after noticing that "some Residents are interested in pursuing certain “Adult” activities in Second Life that others would rather not casually encounter".

The Lab promised to develop clear guidelines on what constitutes adult user-created content, and update the world's search functions so that this content may be excluded from search results for those that wish to shield their eyes from SL militia yiffing parties, for instance.

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March 10, 2009

Esther Repine -- Post 6 Grrrl

[Note from Delora: Esther was pointed out to me a few days ago by a friend of mine. After meeting her, I was amazed at her avatar's beauty, as well as laughing at her rather crude jokes.  I couldn't help but feature her here this week; but I promise, we'll be back to our normal craptacular advertising schemes next week.  Oh, did I mention that Esther's effin hot?]

Esther clothed

Ohai there!   My name is Esther Repine, and I created my account in early 2007.
I came to Second Life because a friend reccomended it.  I stayed because I became entranced with its beauty. 

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March 07, 2009

The History of OWK in SL -- Part I

A personal account of a Second Life FemDom community

by Barbie Starr, SL and RL Dominatrix

[This story is a collaboration of those who worked hard at OWK in SL and kept at it through thick and thin. FemDom in Second Life is a growing part of the BDSM community. FemDom stands for Female Domination. Female Domination has many facets in the real world. OWK in SL is a depiction of a real life location in Czech Republic where Women rule men supremely. OWK(tm) is now owned by Shayna Theti-Sheri and is part of a real life project to be used as a venture for FemDom Related Resorts in the United States.]

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Once upon a time, Michaal Ulstch, the webmaster for http://www.owk.cz, The Other World Kingdom, LLC. discovered Second Life. This is the story of how OWK started its adventures in Second Life. Iin the early days, Michaal made friends with a few women and they started a parcel. Later on, due to real life issues, Michaal had to withdraw his efforts and wait to come back - and when he did came back, he came back with a big bang! OWK in SL was created and started on its way to be the best FemDom region in Second Life. Since his original crew, Storm Day and Nymphetamine Lake were nowhere to be found, Michaal put an advertisement out seeking new Domina to help with the OWK in SL venture.

In October of 2007, BeeQueen, a Sublime Lady of the Real Life OWK, had received the newsletter about OWK in SL. She wrote Michaal and asked him if she could help. In early November that same year, BeeQueen created her Second Life Identity, BeeQueen Smythe. She met up with Michaal to talk about what kind of help he needed in OWK in SL. At that time BeeQueen was new to Second Life, and she spent some time learning the system.

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March 03, 2009

Post 6 Grrrl -- Laura Leandros

[Laura Leandros, my first 'real' Post 6 model, was a little more than eager to take her clothes off for me.  In fact, when I teleported her to the photo site, she came in a bikini, and stripped down before I could even say hello!  She's a sweet gal from the UK who has a lot of energy, and even when we got interrupted by some non-English speakers during the photoshoot, she endured the "buenos ninas" spam with a blush and a laugh.  Thanks again, Laura, for being this week's Post 6 Grrrrrl! -- Delora Starbrook ]

Laura headshot
Hi! My name is Laura Leandros and I have been a part of Second Life since I joined in July 2005.
I think I spent my entire first week walking around with my mouth wide open. I was in awe of... well, everything! I caught the creativity bug within a few weeks of joining and started making items to sell. I made my first prim shoe, complete with a moving texture (what was I thinking?) I was so proud of my shoe, I made another and called it a pair. The Shoe Shack was born and I got my first taste of owning an SL business. I used to hide round the corner from my store and jump around with excitement if a customer went in!

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February 24, 2009

Delora Starbrook -- Post 6 Grrrl

Hello! My name is Delora Starbrook, and I have been selected to run the Second Life Post 6 desk for the Herald.  I am well-versed in the processes required to turn the average person into a drool-worthy bit of smut artistic erotica for the internet's viewing pleasure.

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Between long periods of time spent cursing at photoshop and chatting with friends, I frequently take the opportunity to enjoy the myriad of bizzare things Second Life has to offer a voyeur such as myself, such as people-watching at popular stores, partying and dancing on Saturday nights with a gin-and-tonic on my computer desk, and annoying people with large quantities of useless YouTube links sent randomly through the day to their IM box.

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New SL Post 6 Grrrl Photographer Announced

Additional staff photographer position remains open

by Pixeleen Mistral, Herald Editrix

I am sad to report that Bunny Brickworks has taken an indefinite leave from the Herald Post 6 Grrrl photographer position due to real life commitments. While Bunny has promised to contribute to the Herald occasionally, we agreed that - at least for now - it was time to pass the camera on to someone else.

While we will all miss Bunny, I hope everyone will join me in welcoming the charming and vivacious Delora Starbrook to the Herald. Delora will be taking over the Second Life Post 6 Grrrrl, Guy, Furry, and Robot desk, and has decided to feature herself in her Herald debut. Second Life residents interested in modeling for Delora should contact her directly.

Now that the Second Life Post 6 Grrrls are good hands, what of the other worlds?

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February 23, 2009

SL Sex Queen Brieanne Bomazi: Ban the Bots!!!

No more bots or campers -  please!

by Alessandra Narayan

BrieanneBomazi(1) How has SL sex evolved and what is the future of the in-world sex industry - and the future of SL? To answer these important questions, nothing could be better than consulting with an expert - Brieanne Bomazi - proud owner of the escort club XXX Fantasy Escorts, also known as XFE.

The XFE club is one of the oldest in SL, and according to Ms Bomazi owes it’s longevity to grasping firmly the principles of quality - quality that seem to have been vanishing in the world’s greed for easy profits. Banishing bots and campers on traffic measurement is one of the XFE’s madam’s suggestions as she states sex will always get better and better in SL.

Alessandra Narayan (AN) – Being in SL for 4 years in the sex branch... we can consider you a sex expertise, correct?
Brieanne Bomazi (BB) – (laughs) Well, I wouldn't say expert... but...well experienced (smiles). 

AN – What has changed about SL sex since 2005 until now?
BB - Well, a lot. Back in 05, your options as far as animations, and how realistic, have expanded by leaps and bounds. Back then, it was one animation per pose set, so you had a lot of pose sets. Then came the animated, multi-options, lots of options. Also then, it was all mostly text-based cyber. Very few of us offered voice, even less offered cam. Now seems like everyone is all about Voice&Cam.

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January 23, 2009

Post 6 Grrrl -- Lacie Babenco

[The idea of the Post 6 is to feature different SL residents and let them talk about themselves – their (second) lives, their projects and their interests. This is the first time that a Post 6 model wants to talk about someone else, the woman who inspired her so much that she gave her second life a certain direction. And while herself an amazing and inspiring personality, a woman with a great humor and many talents, Lacie Babenco is paying tribute to the Grande Dame of Post 6. – Bunny Brickworks]

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Marilyn Murphy! I'm here because of Marilyn Murphy! Now, even Marilyn will be scratching her head at that one for a moment so I'll explain a little about all that.

In the summer of 2007, I was kind of aimlessly meeting people randomly when I came across Marilyn's world. I'd never met such a longtime avatar in Second Life and was captivated by her beautiful avatar.  She was very sweet to me, helping with my avatar's shape and looks and took my first ever SL photos to go in my profile.   

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January 13, 2009

Post 6 Grrrl -- Tuesday Bekkers

[You want to feature the 'lil ole me'? Those words made me laugh. There she was, an avatar with that certain something in her look, the way she talked and reacted when I asked her to be a Post 6 model. Our photo shoot was certainly the longest in my Post 6 history but also the most versatile - from the snow-covered Cu Mara to post-apocalyptic SIC, from the whimsically cute Opar sim her friend had created to EDO Japan. This evening was one of the most delightful experiences in the last few weeks and when she says she's a little anti-social, don't believe a single word! Tuesday Bekkers is one of the most genuine and modest people I had the pleasure to meet in Second Life - Bunny Brickworks]

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Staring at my keyboard I'm wondering to myself how I got into this mess. Ah, yes… I remember. I was hanging out at Hyperborea sandbox trying to unpack the 1000 and 1 still untouched Christmas gifts from Grendel's Children and attempting to organize that black hole I call my inventory when Pixeleen Mistral from the Second Life Herald approached me. After a brief introduction and compliments about my avatar she told me she knows someone who may be very interested in my "look".

And then there was Bunny…

A couple of chats and a lengthy photo session later and here we are.  Or should I say here I am - definitive proof that a SL nobody could end up a Post 6 Grrrl. I don't build. I don't make clothes. I don't own land or a business. I don't run any clubs or head any organizations. I'm not a photographer, painter or sculptor.

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January 04, 2009

30 Post 6 Grrrls, Guys, Nekos and Furries of 2008

by Bunny Brickworks

When somebody asks you 'What is Second Life?' and you start searching for an answer and all that comes to your mind is the usual 'It is a virtual world, a social network, a game, a business opportunity.' just point at the picture and tell them that this is Second Life.

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Second Life is what people make of it and these people are the ones who actively contribute to making this world a better place, some for themselves, some for others.

And while I hear you trolls already shout 'Look at the bunch of losers, no-lifers!' I sit back and smile looking at 30 people I had the honor to feature last year. 30 people I spent time with and who for a few hours gave us an insight into what Second Life means for them.

Your world – your imagination. That's the sentence that welcomes you on SL's homepage. And these 30 people put this sentence into practice, every time they log on. I lost track of some of them as my SL is a little busy but a quick look into their profiles tells me they are alive and kicking.

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December 30, 2008

Post 6 Grrrl -- Dreams Lightcloud

[A while ago a friend of mine noted that my Post 6 people have generally longer been in world than those before and I had to admit that I choose 'older' avis on intention. Though I love the innocence of newbies stumbling around and marveling the beauty and sometimes weirdness of a new virtual world, it is those with a history in SL that I am really interested in. Those who have loved and lost, developed skills, networks and a clear idea of what direction their second life should take. And it quickly became clear that it was one of those who originally shaped this world that I want to feature as the last Post 6 for this year. Before I met Dreams Lightcloud I was excited what she might be like. Rezzed in 2004, she is one of those original content creators, one of those who actively participated in making SL what it is now. Would she be one of those snobbish older-than-the-prim-hills 'been there done that' residents? One of those who have lost their love for this world and just come back for their businesses? I was more than surprised when I met a woman who still walks around with big eyes, who – no matter how settled in her second life – hasn't lost the love for this platform, one who can still marvel the beauty of a well-crafted prim rose or an SL sunset. With the best wishes for a Happy New Year I proudly present Dreams Lightcloud. – Bunny Brickworks]

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Who am I? I'm Dreams Lightcloud, nice to meet you! In SecondLife, you are likely to see my creative side. I enjoy DJing, writing, creating graphics and torturing prims in my SecondLife.

How did I get here?

I was invited to come to SL by several LL employees. The reason was that I was known as a popular clothing designer in another 3D virtual world. At that time, my computer could not run SL smoothly so I abandoned that account. In May 2004, I was asked to come to SL again. I came in one night for a *tour* and that time I fell in love.

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December 23, 2008

Post 6 Grrrl -- Clover Vella

[When Clover rezzed in front of me in this winter wonderland she calls her home, I could not stop and stare and that incredibly beautiful face. She looked like Mrs. Claus in her green and red dress and it was crystal clear she would be my Christmas Post 6 Grrrl. And during our photo shoot I felt almost sorry when she dropped one piece of clothing after the other until she was finally bathing in this champagne glass in the snow. Silly, I know! She is as entertaining as she is pretty and I hope she's just the right girl to get you into the holiday mood. I want to wish our readers a very Merry Christmas and thank you for your loyalty – yes, even our little trolls. Happy holidays! – Bunny Brickworks]

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I want to thank Bunny for the great photos and the chance to talk about my time here in SL. So where do I begin or end, almost two years in SL is like a lifetime and I am so not a writer so bear with me as I try to condense it a few paragraphs.

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December 17, 2008

Post 6 Couple - Nimil Blackflag & Lucas Gerard

[If there is anything like a perfect SL couple then it is surely Nimil and Lucas, the creative masterminds behind LuNi Designs. They are wild and morbide, a little freaky and macabre but most of all they seem to be a wonderful team, both in their work and in their daily life. Though both of them are strong individuals, it is hard to imagine the one without the other. It was only natural to feature them as a couple and I want to thank them for the great photo shoot we had at Tainted Hearth, the sim that hosts their store and will soon be gone as it is OpenSpace. If you are looking for a dark photo setting, please tp there as long as you can, it is worth a visit. – Bunny Brickworks

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First of all, we'd like to thank the Herald and Bunny for inviting us to appear in this edition. We are very honored to be the first couple she features for Post 6 and hope it begins a new tradition for her readers.  And now without any further fanfare, here we are in our own words.

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December 09, 2008

Newdoll Nikolaidis -- Post 6 Grrrl

[A photo shoot with Newdoll is like travelling through time and space – from pinup to cyberpunk, from Asia to India, her inventory seems to be a black hole. I wonder if it's big enough to make her log in under water so it loads at all but I forgot to ask. While quickly changing poses, skins and accessories, she talked about the things that make her SecondLife worth living – fun and friends, fashion and photography. Look her up on Flickr to get an insight into her wild virtual world and most of all, enjoy her Post 6 appearance – Bunny Brickworks]

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Noodle to friends (just say Newdoll aloud, you'll get it).

I have a philosophy on Secondlife; if its not fun, then you're not doing it right. I really don't get why people love to have drama in their Secondlife. Honestly, our first lives are full of enough drama.

Secondlife is my time to unwind, hang out with friends, explore, go shopping, be stupid, take photos and be creative. Save the drama for yo' mama, Secondlife isn't the place to offload your issues onto other people - go find a shrink and pay them to sort your problems, 'coz we sure don't get anything out of it.

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December 02, 2008

Post 6 Grrrl - Ayumi Shinn

[It was Darkley Aeon, a former Post 6 Grrl, who drew my attention to Ayumi Shinn's profile. The petite girl in the profile pic looked extremely cute and different and I was curious to meet her. I knew immediately that there was only one place for our photo shoot – Dirty Cute, which is where the second and third pics were taken. The location of the first one was the Creamshop, a place so dark and gloomy that it was the perfect match for her wonderful demon outfit. I hope you enjoy the pictures and the interview with the little angel as much as I did. Thanks for a wonderful evening Ayumi! – Bunny Brickworks]

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Bunny: I just looked into your profile; you haven't been in SL for that long.

Ayumi: Ah, no I haven't :) I created my very first Av around the end of May '08 at the behest of some first life friends of mine. The aesthetic results were… a bit disastrous. I actually didn't actively start playing SL until a couple months ago when I created the avi "Kitty Mai".

Bunny: And Ayumi was just your working alt?

Ayumi: Ayumi Shinn was intended to be the business alt for Sinnocent Clothing, I was worried that I would be constantly IM capped by people wanting freebies and things, so I made an Alt to keep track of everything business related... but somewhere in between, I feel in love with her, and I've been using her actively ever since!

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November 26, 2008

Post 6 Grrrl -- GoSpeed Racer

[Sometimes you only have to be patient and wait … I have been looking for quite some time for a woman with a darker skin. This is about diversity, right? All I found was girls meeting all bad clichés – big booty bling chicks who looked like straight out of a 50 Cent video clip. And all the time I wondered where the ebony beauties with style and class and brains were. The answer was easy: right in front of my nose. GoSpeed – I knew her name from Plurk, her pictures from Flickr but I would have never imagined she would like to be featured as a Post 6. During last week's shoot at Night Flower, I managed to sneak a picture of her and when it rezzed I saw this beautiful avatar on my screen. And much to my surprise she agreed to pose for me, I jumped with joy! The pictures were taken in Aintree Common, one of the OpenSpace sims the future of which is still unknown. – Bunny Brickworks]

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Oh where do I begin? Who I am and what I do seem like the best things to talk about in this article. I am a pretty straightforward person. I'll tell you how I feel about something even if it makes you mad. I am a very loyal person and will protect my friends when they are being attacked; I am not, however, their mother either. I will protect your honor, but not your sensibilities.

I feel I am also a generous and compassionate person. I'll give my time when you need help or are lonely. It bothers me very much when my friends are sad. Feeling sad and alone is a terrible place to be and I do what I can help. I used to help a lot of newbies but that has decreased a bit, as I have gotten much busier in my activities.

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November 19, 2008

Nightflower -- Post 6 Grrrl

[Nightflower - a girl and her dream. The Night Flower sim hosts some of SL's finest photo art by some of SL's most creative artists. The paint on the walls was still fresh, meaning some of the prims were still untextured when I met Nightflower there for our photo shoot. Is there any better place to take pictures than a gallery? This woman is spontaneous, chaotic, loveable and a wonderful and eloquent writer whose blog www.nightflowerblossoming.typepad.com I have been following for quite some time. Her friends dropping snotty remarks while she was dropping her clothes were no big help but they are as much part of her life as creativity and open-mindedness. – Bunny Brickworks]

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They stared out at me from the pages of the crumpled in-flight magazine: a digital Ken and Barbie, swirling across an otherworldly dance floor awash in firefly lights. The article told of a fantastical alternate reality, populated by personalities both magical and garish, a world willed into existence through the creativity of its citizens.

This wasn't just a computer game, the story continued, but a place where you could do and be whatever you could imagine, giving birth to a totally new you in a safely anonymous place of limitless options. Even the name left me breathless with promise – Second Life.

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November 13, 2008

Post 6 Grrrl -- Marx Dudek

[It's a bunneh! The first time I met Marx in world, she was all human and kind enough to pose for one of my picture projects. I knew she spent a large proportion of her online time in fur but would have never dreamt she might actually want to do her Post 6 as her bunny self. There we were – the kitty Bunny and the fluffy bunny standing in the back alleys of Kowloon discussing the deeper meaning of Godard movies while snapping away happily. I hope you enjoy reading about her life as much as I enjoyed our photo shoot. Ladies and gentlemen, blogger and bunny extraordinaire – Marx Dudek! – Bunny Brickworks]

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When Bunny asked me where I wanted to be photographed, I immediately replied "Kowloon!" In my opinion, there are few sims as immersing and exotic (to my American mind, at least) as the Kowloon sim, which attempts to recreate the look and feel of the old Kowloon Walled City of Hong Kong. Tall and deep, cramped and expansive, dark and bright, ancient and futuristic, it embodies so much of what maintains my fascination with Second Life. It's a place I can disappear into, a place where the virtual feels almost tangible.

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November 04, 2008

Macsnob Halasy -- Post 6 Guy

Don't get me wrong, I love the gritty Neko guys with their heavy tats, their cigarettes casually hanging from the corner of their mouths and the high-prim belts stuffed with anything the urban guy needs or doesn't need but it is a nice change to see a male avi in a suit. Especially if it is a well-made suit and the avi seems actually comfortable wearing it and not just doing it to please the ladies on a first date in one of SL's romantic ballrooms. Macsnob Halasy is one of those guys looking as good and confident in a suit as in swim trunks and it was a pleasure working with him. The pics were taken in The Sphinx Ballrom, SLurgis and on one of the countless Bora Bora beaches. – Bunny Brickworks]

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Macsnob Halasy. I know it's a weird name. I didn't know at the time I set up the account that it would also be my avi's name. Yes I do use a Mac and no I'm not really a snob. And it's Mac snob not Macs nob. Everyone asks. I'll just make it easy and ask that you call me Mac.

Let's see. I came to SL because I saw an online friend of mine from www.icompositions.com on a TV show and she was telling what she was doing here with music. Thanks Slimmie for getting me here. When I got here I listened to some great live music and milled around trying to figure out what I could do here because I can't sing. I camped a bit for money and found it's so much easier to just buy it.

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October 29, 2008

Tenshi Morigi -- Post 6 Grrrl

[Tenchi Morigi's photo shoot took place under beautiful cherry trees on her Givenchi sim. As we are both in the same timezone, it was a nice experience to meet at a time when only 20,000 residents were online. Things rezzed within seconds, there was no lag at all. It was photographer's heaven. Tenchi is one of those chameleons who change within seconds from latex geisha to Harajuku glow girl and as many other Post 6ers before, she was well-prepared and had sent me a notecard with some pictures of outfits and locations so our photo shoot was probably the shortest I ever had. One day later we met in her beautiful garden for an interview. As a non-native speaker she rather wanted to answer questions than preparing her own text. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Tenchi Morigi, this week's wonderful Post 6 Grrrl. - Bunny Brickworks]

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Tenchi : Welcome back to Givenchi, Bunny.
Bunny: Thank you very much Tenchi. This is a beautiful place.
Tenchi : Thank you. I am slowly starting in getting better at this *grins mischievously*. When I see pictures of the first places I have assembled ... ehw

Bunny laughs. How long have you had this place here?
Tenchi : In the way you see it now ... two weeks maybe. I just tore everything down in one of my creative frenzies and started all over again.
Tenchi :fills two cups of Roibush tea and puts some grinded vanilla in it.

Bunny: Thank you for the tea, it's delicious. This place looks as if it was worth the efforts
Tenchi :: Yes it does. It's so nicely different from the "usual" SL that one finds quite often. I only wish more would be genuinely me *laughs* having two left hands and ten thumbs doesn't help.

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October 21, 2008

Bunny Brickworks -- Post 6 Grrrl

[It's Bunny, bitches! I swear that will be the only Britney connotation in here, no shaving off prim hair or dropping prim babies in the virtual swimming-pool ... No, I won't leave the Post 6, I am sorry to burst your bubbles. You will have to put up with me, my articles and pictures a little longer. The reason I decided to make my own Post 6 is my RezDay on 24th October; I thought it was time to sum up my experience after two years in this virtual world. The pictures were taken by former Post 6ers, namely Amaliscious Destiny, Seikatsu Koba and Nate Ninetails – yes, I have chosen the best for the job!]

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I joined SL after reading an article about virtual worlds in an issue of Technology Review. As an avid The Sims player I considered it another opportunity to waste time on building houses and dressing up dolls – not knowing about the social impacts it would involve. I created an account and jumped in world. My first mission was to make my avi look good. While waiting for Paypal to activate my account, I discovered the Free Dove. It was my second day in SL and it was the day I met the person who would become the most important and most valuable for me – Valjean. Not only did he keep me from wearing boxes on my head, he also became a loyal friend, one who would stand by my side when life got rough, and the one person I look most forward to at the weekends.

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October 07, 2008

Yasha Shirakawa -- Post 6 Grrrl

[The first time I saw Yasha I immediately had the perfect location for our photo shoot in mind – Silk Waters Mountain in Orelle, one of the few Japanese sims not mutilated by flickering ads and thus the perfect setting for some anime-style pictures. During the whole photo shoot Yasha kept me entertained by joking and telling little stories and she immediately caught me with her bright and sweet personality. Her tiny avatar gracefully jumped from one location to the next, chatting away and trying to catch snowflakes with her tongue. Ladies and gentlemen, here's Yasha Shirakawa, SL's smallest stripper and samurai. – Bunny Brickworks]

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Yasha smiles sweetly and sits down with you, and pours her favorite tea for you, her hidden recipe of cherry sakura-cha.
Bunny bows respectfully and takes a sip.

Bunny: It tastes delicious Yasha-san.
Yasha: It's fairly simple to make in RL.
Yasha: This is the first time I did a real professional photo shoot.

Bunny: It was great fun and you acted like a professional model so it was easy.
Yasha: I hope my jokes weren't too bad… like badly scripted infomercials with that irritating Billy Mays guy?
Bunny: No, they were highly entertaining.

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September 30, 2008

Gina Glimmer -- Post 6 Grrrl

[I met Gina only once before our photo shoot in world, which was when her 'Japan' exhibition opened. Though there was the typical stress of guests coming and going, she took the time to explain me each of her exhibits in detail and answer my many questions. I was surprised and delighted about her patience. When I was looking for a new Post 6 Grrrl, many of her friends immediately shouted her name. Knowing that her online time was limited, I made a careful attempt at 'recruiting' her and much to my pleasure the red hot redhead was willing to sacrifice a little bit of her time for a photo shoot and an interview in New Toulouse. – Bunny Brickworks]

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Bunny: The most important question first. What makes an intelligent and educated girl apply for the Post 6?
Gina: Oh wait a sec, I thought you asked me?!

Bunny grins. Errm... yes!
Gina: I thought it would be fun to be on the other side of the camera for a change. Usually I'm the photographer, even when I'm my own model for most of my nude photos.

Bunny: You take nudie pics? Have you already made an exhibition with them?
Gina: I think the one that is best known is the Spencer Tunick type photo shoot I did on Experience Italy in Jan this year.

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September 26, 2008

Amaliscious Destiny -- Post 6 Grrrl

[It is hard to keep pace with Amaliscious. She's my landlady, she runs Dollz Magazine and Dollz Modeling Agency - two institutions I love to work for - she's my high fashion shopping companion and most of all the most warm-hearted person I have met in SL so far. Her quick changing of plans and ideas makes it hard to keep any schedule and drives me totally nuts but I wouldn't want her to be any other way. She is unique in her personality and in her avi – yes, this girl has hips; she's bootyliscious. A glamour diva without any allures, a true lady who can swear like a sailor and most of all the best friend one can ask for. – Bunny Brickworks]

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Wow what to write...

I came into SL and was immediately amazed and in awe of the whole concept of a "virtual world". Being an avid The Sims fan, I thought this was just the hottest thing since nightclubs.

I remember purchasing my first 512. It was a small plot on Promissa on protected Linden waters. Once I discovered prims, that tiny 512 quickly grew to 5 more plots, which still weren't enough for me. Yes, I am a prim hog and very much into details. I can't stand those fake paper cutout objects. Anyhow someone told me that I could rent private property with double prims. I soon found Olive Grove, which was my home for a long while. I adored that sim, and met some wonderful people there. One of which became my SL business partner. He offered me an amazing opportunity and I knew I would never have the chance again so I grabbed it and held on for dear life!

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September 21, 2008

SL Sexbed Industry's Dirty Laundry -- Part 2

by Pixeleen Mistral, National Affairs desk

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Corsi Mousehold's content inside SexGen bed sold at Stroker Serpentine's store

In part 1 of this report, we heard from Stroker Serpentine - virtual sex entrepreneur and owner of the SexGen trademark - and learned he is now taking an active role in protecting the good name of SexGen.

To hear the other side of the story I contacted Corsi Mousehold - a community leader in FurNation and also a virtual sex entrepreneur. In interviews friday and saturday, I learned how sexbed scripter Briggi Bard had a falling out with Mr. Serpentine, how Corsi became involved in the creation of a 150 animation sexbed, and how Corsi plans to fight if a negotiated settlement cannot be reached. It seems clear that some sort of shakeup is likely in the Second Life virtual sex industry as money concerns and partnerships gone sour roil the waters.

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SexGen Trademark Turmoil - SL Sexbed Industry's Dirty Laundry

Trademark owner Stroker Serpentine goes after Corsi Mousehold

by Pixeleen Mistral, National Affairs desk


"I will be thrilled to talk at length about how he is selling my animations without permission and using Briggi's scripts without permission... I have been using the name SexGen with his blessing for TWO YEARS." - Corsi Mousehold

"Briggi doesnt deserve to be dragged into this. Corsi is the very reason we aren't partners to this day. I care a lot for Briggi. We were best friends for years - until the mouse came into the picture. Corsi is a manipulative leech." - Stroker Serpentine


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Cosri Mousehold - SexGen animator and a pet owed by the wonderful Mistress Briggi Bard - SexGen scripter

What has apparently been an ongoing struggle within the virtual world sex bed business went public friday, with Stroker Serpentine and his lawyer contacting the Herald to claim trademark infringement for unauthorized use of the term “SexGen” in a paid advertisement for Corsi’s Creations new line of sex beds - beds that animate avatars in a variety of sexually explicit poses.

Before responding to Mr. Serpentine and his lawyer’s request for removal of the disputed ad, the Herald consulted with Ms. Mousehold and suggesting that the advertisement had probably served it purpose. Hearing no strong objections from Ms. Mousehold, the ad was removed, but not before a bitter dispute between former collaborators was uncovered. Over the next day, I interviewing both Stroker Serpentine and Corsi Mousehold. The third member of what seems to be a love business triangle - Briggi Bard - was unavailable for comment.

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September 18, 2008

SL SHOCK -- Counterfeit Collar Killer Frees Submissive Slaves!!!

Outrage! - Nothing as degrading as a Master Code controlling content creator

by Pixeleen Mistral, Subrealism Affairs desk

An acute reader sent a note to the Herald offices pointing to Marx Dudek's tale of woe - her beloved Amethyst obedience collar was intentionally broken by the creator Amethyst Rosencrans. A visit to Sensations sim confirmed that the "Sensations Collar Team" had placed scripted objects broadcasting commands on chat channel 1 -- commands that kill slave collars scripts.

According to the notecards at the store, this firm but fair discipline on wayward collars became necessary after Linden Lab failed to maintain strict digital rights management over user created content - an unfortunate incident resulting in previously protected collars becoming "fully permissive". With permissive collars being promiscuously copied and resold, the economic rationale for a vital metaverse lifestyle accessory was in danger - and the Sensations team swung into action to disable older versions of their product.

While collar killing may improve Sensations' bottom line, the emotional fallout from this business decision should not be underestimated. As silent commands cause pre-6.0 versions of the slave collar to crash, collared and leashed avatars are able to regain total control their own actions, and risk breaking the bond of trust the develops between a collared slave and master - a sordid end to a virtual romance. How many masters will believe their slaves accidentally broke their collars?

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[16:37] MystiTool HUD 1.0.23: (Serenity Rosencrans) [Illegal Amethyst Killer - Ch.1]: *ThisIsSomeReallyLongTextThatWillCrashIllegalAmethystCollars! 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
[16:37] Amethyst Collar [script:Leash Script]: Script run-time error
[16:37] Amethyst Collar [script:Leash Script]: Stack-Heap Collision

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September 16, 2008

ElGalloDeBorrachos Muliaina -- Post 6 Guy

[I am used to people being well prepared for our Post 6 appointments. They have sorted out their clothes and hair, they hand in the notecards with their stories, they rebake and relog to look as good as possible. But this was the first time I was given a notecard with the perfect Windlight settings for the location. And it was the first time that I was asked to do an interview instead of getting a text that was well thought through and perfectly aimed at the target group. It was different, as different as the avi that was waiting for me in Kon Tiki West Island, ElGalloDeBorrachos Muliaina. – Bunny Brickworks]

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Bunny: What made you join SL?
Gallo: A few people had mentioned it over several months so I signed up.

Bunny: So what did you expect when you joined?
Gallo: Honestly, I had no clue. It was blank canvas.

Bunny: Blank canvas in the artistic sense?
Gallo: Very. The title on the SL website said 'your world, your imagination'. So I went with it.

Bunny: What was your first impression?
Gallo: The whole interface was a piece o shit. All of it …

Bunny: But you didn't log off?
Gallo: Hell no. It was new and I play many games.
Gallo: Adapt. And overcome.

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September 09, 2008

Toxic Menges -- Post 6 Grrrl

[It was those three Ms in Toxic's profile that gained my attention – Macs, music and machinima. A geek girl willing to get naked in the Herald? That was just too good to be true. Fixing an appointment wasn't easy but we finally got together Friday night. Yes, the crazy Friday that made logins and teleporting a Mission Impossible. We waited for hours until all attachments were willing to rezz properly and then met on her beautiful tropical island where all the pictures were taken, either on ground level or in her skyboxes. Despite the circumstances, this evening was highly enjoyable as Toxic's personality is as refreshing as her versatile avatar. – Bunny Brickworks]

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It's been a long road to SL for me - I tried SL in June 2006, but my computer at that time couldn't handle it, even though I was fascinated with the metaverse, mainly due to my work as a Community Manager for a different Virtual World at that time.

July 2007 heralded my return due to a rather slinky Macbook, and I was engrossed, immersed and assimilated from that moment on. I love my Mac, and I have to say I gravitate to other Mac users, are we the snobs of SL? Probably!

SL for me is an escape, a way to watch people interact, and a fantastic eye on emerging technologies. I make movies in here, and the ability to evoke an emotional response form pixels is exciting!

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September 06, 2008

Ask a Domme

by Barbie Starr, Second Life Dominatrix

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Send your questions to barbiestarr@gmail.com


Slave with online Mistress has gf in RL - should she be told?

Question: I am a slave and I have an online Mistress. She has allowed me to have a girlfriend real life. She is demanding that I tell this girlfriend about Her. I am very nervous and do not want to scare my girlfriend away. What should I do?

Answer: Well first of all the most important part of being a slave and having on-line D/s especially if it's serious is Honesty and Trust. You need to trust that your Mistress is guiding you in the right direction and also, you need to be honest with people around you if your real life permits it. If you do not trust the person's judgment you are with I would think you would have to pick one or the other if you cannot tell your new girlfriend about your secret desires then you may want to either ditch the girlfriend or if you can't trust your Domme, ditch the Domme.


Get to know your Domme before being collared

Question: I am interested in D/s and I would like to start out online. What is the best way to find out upfront if I am dealing with a fake or the real thing in Second Life?

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