Second Life Herald

Justine Babii -- Post 6 Grrrrl

[I have very mixed emotions about this particular feature - it marks the end of an era. One of the all-time sexiest avatars in SL, a great friend, and an amazing photographer is posing as a Post 6 Grrrrl - the Herald's highest honor for avatar art. Sadly, this is also Justine's retirement :-(. Despite my pleas, the incredible Ms. Babii is stepping aside to spend more time enjoying RL. While this is a bittersweet time for all of the staff at the Herald, it is also a special treat for our readers. Justine - its been a great run and I wish you all the best! - the Editrix]

This week I had two things to do in Second Life. I had to help Jaime Wheeler finish up things in the new issue of SexySecond Magazine, and I had to find a model for my last week as the Post 6 Photographer. Yep, that's it, I'm hanging up the camera.

Myf McMahon -- Post 6 Grrrrrl

[Note from Justine- Myf McMahon has been patiently waiting her turn on the Post 6 list a while now, but I'll let her tell you about that. It never ceases to amaze me how many fun and interesting people there are to talk to in world, and this week I'm pleased to introduce one of them- Myf McMahon, this week's Post 6 Model].

I knew it would come to this, just knew it. After first talking with Justine weeks ago, after she said she could use me for a post six, you'd have thought I might have done some sort of preparation, put some consideration into what I might say, what I might use this opportune platform for. But ohhh no, I did what I usually do; I procrastinated, ignored the ever approaching deadline until it was too late. The follow up IM arrived. Justine contacted me, told me I'd reached the top of the list. And so here I sit; the hours grow short and I'm left with no time to make my essentially boring self worthy of your attention, be it kudos or a kicking.

Perri Prinz -- Post 6 Grrrrl

[Note from Justine- I was out looking for a model for this week and it was my great fortune to meet Perri Prinz, who I'm sure you'll agree is as gorgeous a person as she is an avatar. /me shuts up  now so you can enjoy her].

Hi.  I'm Perri, a shy but friendly alien princess bunny morph.  The kind you see in many anime sci-fi romance shows. Sometimes I’m a pretty anime girl with blue hair.  Sometimes I’m a cute cream colored bunny which can sprout wings and become a bunnyfly.

Vivna Wilberg -- Post 6 Grrrlllll

[Note from Justine- A friend said I had to meet Vivna Wilberg, and was I ever glad I did! Though her avie is tiny, she has a big heart and a great spirit. I was thrilled to meet Vivna, and even happier that she agreed to pose for us!]

Boy was I surprised when someone approached me about having some photos taken and being a Post 6 Grrrrl.  First off, the photographer didn't operate out of the back of a van and secondly...WTF is a post 6 grrrrl?  I looked into it and agreed to do the session solely for the one person who submitted my name who must be the same 'one person' in SL I haven't offended or pissed off yet.  So I hope you all enjoy the pics.

Jessica Holyoke Is Pulling My Chain

Wendell left grinding his hips in the empire of the Dommes

by Wendell Holmer

I stand in the town square wearing slave clothes and doing a belly dance. A woman clicks by in six-inch heels, dragging a man by a chain. My hips gyrate. My bare arms wave in the air. And I curse Jessica Holyoke for leaving me here.

Jessica is a colleague on the Herald. She reads my stories about the sexual mores of Second Life and wonders why it is always the women who are dominated, raped, or eaten. “Why are men never on the menu?” she asks.

Jessica invited me to write about a place where women rule and men are slaves. Most guys would read that description and say, “That’s my apartment.” It also fits the Other World Kingdom (OWK 178,233,23), which is a real-life resort in Czechoslovakia. The rules make it very clear that dominant men are not welcome, so if I wanted to see the place, it would have to be in a supporting role.

“It’s a date,” I said.

Lorelei Singh -- Post 6 Grrrrl

[Note from Justine- Lorelei contacted me months and months ago about Post 6 and patiently waited her turn. I hope you'll agree that she was worth the wait. She is as nice as she is nice looking and I only hope I've done her justice].

Greetings all! I'm Lorelei, and I've been in SL since July of 2007. I started out viewing SL as simply an escape from RL. I was determined that I would not mix the two; SL was going to be just a place where I could forget everything and have fun living out my fantasies. Trouble is... I found myself naturally seeking the same things in SL that mean the most to me in RL - love, both that "special" sort, and the love of dear friends/family. I have found both. We are all real people behind these avatars, and it's impossible to think of them as just pixels on a screen. At least, it is for me.  I am loved by the finest man Man in SL, my beloved Master, Gage Ultsch. I've made many dear friends here too, and I treasure each and every one of them. I'm very laid back and easy to talk to, and always happy to make new friends, so don't hesitate to say hello if you run into me!

Khitten Kurka -- Post 6 Grrrl

[Note from Justine- These past few weeks I've had fun  taking a little break from my list of Post 6 applicants and looking at the thousands of beautiful avatars there are out there. I was shopping last week and met Khitten Kurka, who graciously agreed to be this week's Post 6 Grrrl. She is a beautiful avie and a beautiful person.]

A few weeks ago, I was participating in a grid-wide Easter Egg Hunt. That's when I bumped into Justine-- literally! Lag was horrible that day and I think we were both stuck in our respective spots. After a few IM's and several sweet compliments on my AV, I signed up for the Post 6 Grrl. Thanks to Justine and the Herald for this opportunity.  Not sure of what I have gotten myself into, but I guess that can be said about my time in SL.

Shok Antwerp Post 6 Grrrrrrl

[Note from Justine-  Every once in a while I find a model who has a number of different looks, each more fantastic than the one before it. Shok's collection of avatars is impressive and it was very frustrating to have to limit my choices to just three pictures! It was a great pleasure to work with Shok, and I appreciate the effort it must take to not only pose here for us, but to write in an adopted language! I only hope the pictures do Shok justice].

Well I'd like to introduce myself, I am Shok, aka Shoky'pooh to my friends because I am friendly and huggable.

Human Trafficking Mansion Is Not Just About Sex

“I came here to roleplay a rape, and all the guys just want to hold my hand! Do I have to beg?”

by Wendell Holmer

Through the hobnailed oak doors of an old monastery, I saw three women huddled around a bar. Their whispers echoed across the stone floor.“Anyway, hun,” Mary was saying, “the reason you can’t just go home is that the mansion is full of girls from all over the world that have been kidnapped and brought here against their will.”

“My boyfriend?” said the new girl, shaking her head as if to clear it. “He SOLD me?”
“Nice boyfriend,” Jane said bitterly.
“So what goes on here is highly illegal,” Mary went on. “If one girl gets out alive and brings back the authorities, the whole place crashes down on the cartel’s head. That’s why you can’t leave.”
“I would dump your boyfriend,” Jane said.
“Yes,” I said, walking over to join them. “Once they sell you into slavery, that's a sure sign the relationship is in trouble.”

No reporter had ever made it this far. There were just rumors. All these movie actresses and prom queens were disappearing. I had seen some blurry footage on YouTube, but it could have been a hoax. Months in Singapore’s seedy waterfront bars had finally led me the Human Trafficking Mansion (Oraenji 31,39,609). I was in.

I was trying to pose as a customer without actually raping anyone. That was harder than I thought.

Calcirya Fall -- Post 6 Grrrrrrl

[Note from Justine: This week I found Calcirya Fall and was thrilled when she said she'd pose. I had never heard of a futanari neko, and was pleased to make the acquaintance of one in Calcirya. I hope my pictures do justice!].

Well that is me so I don't know what else I can say. What you see is what you get! First of all Second Life is made for people to have a...second life, so that being said it is best that you respect that, and let people do what they want to, without criticism.

Glamis Decosta -- Post 6 Guy

[Note from Justine: I decided it was time to take a break from the Post 6 list for a couple of weeks and get a little variety in the mix. As soon as I thought we should feature a Post 6 Guy, I spotted Glamis Decosta and was very happy he said he'd pose].

When Justine approached me about modeling for the second life herald, I was excited at the opportunity.  When it comes to fashion, I'm pretty clueless.  Luckily I've met some great ladies in SL who have helped mold me into what I am today.  Being a guy, I'm already at a disadvantage because we're dealing with a much more limited selection than the girls.  My inventory is mostly free stuff, but I've spent a few lindens on a few things that were for the most part worth it.  Lately I've been hanging out at a couple of clothing optional or not-allowed places, which is nice because I don't have to figure out what to wear--and you know guys we'd rather be naked anyways! 

Terra Ellison Post 6 Grrrl

[Note from Justine- Occasionally a model pops into view for her Post 6 Grrrl interview and takes my breath away. Terra Ellison is one such model. With great pleasure I present Terra Ellison, Post 6 Grrrl].

Hello there,

Yet another Post6 Grrrl presented to the readers of the infamous SL Herald. Usually this would be the point to state how one joined Second Life and most of all why they did. It hasn't been that long for me, just about 1 1/2 years yet I fail to remember why exactly. A friend of mine probably introduced me to it. Then again, memory is the thing you forget with.

At the beginning of my second life, I must admit I was a wee bit overwhelmed with it. And in some places I still am, though not as much as I used to. My first days were marked by wandering around, trying not be too much of a newbie. Fortunately, I met quite a few helpful people who I still meet every now and then. After that initial stage, I started going to clubs, beaches, museums, galleries etc. Closely followed by first humble attempts to build. But I quickly realized two things: (1) The true nature of my talents (should there be any worth mentioning) must something different. I'm optimistic that I will find out eventually. (2) I lack the interest and determination to make up for the absence.

Greta Ghia Is A Roaster

Dolcett Play in SL - the other other white meat

by Wendell Holmer

Meatgirls and a state-of-the-art Slutoaster

Greta Ghia stands proudly, shoulders back, chest puffed out, a brave smile on her face. This is the moment she has waited for all her life.

For years, she has kept a strict diet and exercise regimen, preparing as her mother taught her. This morning she cleaned herself inside and out, using special soaps and lotions. She knew she would be beautiful on her special day, and she is. I stand and watch, a guest at a dinner in her honor. But she will not be dining with us.

She is the meal.

Greta gets a sexual charge out of being killed and eaten. Always has. “When I was very young, about age six or so, I found alligators fascinating,” she told me. “The idea of them wanting to eat me fascinated me. As I got older, it became sexual somehow. I was ashamed and embarrassed.”

She played Dungeons and Dragons with her boyfriend. Sometimes the Orcs would capture her. “They wanted to eat me, but I was always rescued. I found myself getting so aroused by this game,” she recalls.

[what follows is definitely NOT SAFE FOR WORK - proceed at your own risk - the Editrix]

Jenna Papp -- Post 6 Grrrrl

[Note from Justine: Jenna Papp asked me about being a Post 6 Grrl months ago, and waited patiently for her turn. Then, one day while I was out shooting pictures for an article in SexySecond Magazine, I ran into her while shopping. Her snapshot as a fashionably dressed shopper now graces the pages of SexySecond, and here are more pictures of her for the Herald!]

Hi! I'm Jenna Papp. I want to first of all thank Justine for having me here, and also thank the readers for, so far, being kind. I know I'm only a sentence into my babble, but you all have a reputation.

So, here I am. In Second Life I've done the shopping bit, the fashion bit, the building bit, and the naughty bits too. Actually, it's this last part (along with the clothes) that has most held my attention. As a real life single woman whose children have left the nest, Second Life has been a great way for me to get out and "date" or just meet people, without the hassle of feeling out of place in the bars and clubs that we singles have to suffer through.

Red Light Center Exposed -- Part 2: Vanilla

Sex with robots - while keeping your shoes on -- the discrete charm of a Red Light Center VIP account
The Herald explores worlds beyond Second Life

by Jessica Holyoke, virtual world explorer

heading to the space bedroom

Eventually, I discovered what I could about Red Light Center (RLC) as a basic member and it was time to open more doors so to speak. I bought a VIP membership and started exploring the non-kink side of things.

VIP membership costs $20 US per month and it allows for age verification. Not only are you allowed into the adult areas of the RLC grid, you are allowed into the adult areas of everyone’s profiles. On the profiles, you find that people sometimes like showing off their Real Life naked bodies as well as what they’ve done as avatars.

But there was exploring to do. There were a few adult theatres where if you go in and click, you’ll find pornographic movies that will open up in your web browser. If you are concerned about cost and you pay for porn as well, this might be the economic option for you.

Red Light Center Exposed -- Part 1

Free basic account for clothed platonic friendship - VIP accounts for naked pixel-sex
The Herald explores worlds beyond Second Life

by Jessica Holyoke, virtual world explorer

Red Light Center (RLC) is a virtual world that touts itself as a socialized meeting place where you can make friends and even have sex with them. Because some residents would like to see the lascivious go there, because they are not welcome here or There, I decided to check it out.

Accounts come in Basic or VIP. Basic accounts are free to play but you cannot have sex, and therefore, you don’t know what you look like naked. VIP accounts cost $20 US per month and allows for fuller access. I started with a basic account as Jessi_angel.

In opening an account, you have two things to create. One is your avatar. The customization is limited to either what RLC gives you or what you can download onto your PC. Downloaded textures can change your avatar's clothing or tattoos. No one else can see these textures unless they also download those textures into their PC.

One way to get those custom avatar textures is off a person’s web based profile. When you click on a RLC avatar for their profile, the program opens up your web browser and gives you a MySpace like web layout for that resident. This profile is customizable to the same extent as a MySpace page, except you can include pornographic pictures of yourself and others. The age verification comes by having certain pictures viewable only by VIPs or by your friends.

The use of the web browser is frequent as any tips or special rules are opened in an outside web browser and not in the game itself. FAQ’s, as limited as they are, open outside of the game. If more in depth help is needed, one either learns from others or goes onto the RLC forums which are linked to the profile system.

KittyCat Caldwell - Post 6 Grrrrl

[Note from Justine- Much to my amusement, KittyCat's wait on the Post 6 list was long enough to have erased any memory she might have had of Post 6, The Herald or that she had ever signed up for anything. Once I reacquainted her with this fine paper, I guess she figured she'd waited on the list, she might as well see the show. I proudly present this week's Post 6 Grrrl, KittyCat Caldwell]

Hello, I am KittyCat Caldwell. Don’t ask what I was thinking when I chose that name, maybe I watched one too many westerns. I am hailing from beautiful Virginia, just outside of Washington DC, sitting on a mountain top. And yes, contrary to belief, we do have all our teeth.

Sexy Avies' Reunion - Post 6 Grrrrls & Guys!!!

[Justine Babii has totally outdone herself this time - with the ultimate photoshoot of the sexiest avatars in the known metaverse. I don't even want to think about the lag that these models endured to create these historic pictures - I just know it was totally worth it! - the Editrix]

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Most of the credit lies with Siobhan OFlynn, who actually suggested a reunion, but some of that same credit should also go to newcomer Aloe Stradling, who happened to make a comment in the Post 6 Model Group Chat that she was honored to be in the group, which opened the conversation, which led Siobhan to suggest a reunion.

The next thing I knew, I was standing on a deck with a dozen or so of the most beautiful people in Second Life.

Fortunate Szondi -- Post 6 Grrrl

[Note from Justine- One doesn't have to visit many SL fashion shows before seeing Fortunate Szondi in the audience. She and I struck up a conversation at one show ages ago and she got herself on the Post 6 list. I'm pleased to present Fortunate Szondi, and as always I hope my pictures do her justice].

OMG my pixels are uncovered!  You know, even though it's only pixels, there is still some representation of my soul, mind, body connection through Fortunate.  Moderately demure in public, watch out in private.

Aloe Stradling -- Post 6 Grrrrl

[Note from Justine- I knew that Aloe Stradling was attractive from an earlier meeting, but was completely unprepared for the amazon that landed for her Post 6 photoshoot! I really hope my pictures do her justice because you won't find too many avatars as lovely as she with as extensive a collection of great outfits. Enjoy!]

Hello! My name is Aloe! Hi! Hiiii! Nice to meet you! Hello. I am Aloe! But, I said that already, sorry. Sometimes my mind wanders. What was I saying?  Hi! At my core, I'm a sweet southern girl with the usual wants, dreams, and desires.  Also as usual, that simplistic core has a lot of complicated layers around it. I'm high energy, high enthusiasm, short attention spa- OOH! Something shiny!

Where was I? Oh yeah!  Hi Herald readers! Sorry about that. I've been in SL a little over a year now, and it never ceases to amaze me. So much to see, so much to do, So many amazing people. If you gloss over/ignore the lag, griefers, random idiots, and assorted frustrations , why, Secondlife is just perfect! Is that sarcasm?  I can't even tell anymore.

Sammy Barrett - Post 6 Grrrrl

[Note from Justine- I've been to a couple of events where Sammy Barrett was spinning the tunes and was rightfully thrilled when she asked about becoming a Post 6 Model. Without further adieu I give you the lovely and supertalented Sammy Barrett. To show off exactly how talented she is, Sammy even gave me the week off and took her own pictures. Enjoy!].

Hello everyone! So you want to know a little about Sammy Barrett hm?

I suppose I can give you some insight as to who I am. First off, I do have a career outside of this silly screen.

I am not neglecting my kids, or my family, or anyone else with my time here. (I know how some of your comments are so brutal to these girls, I felt it necessary to clear that right off).

Millie Bekkers - Post 6 Grrrrrl

[Note from Justine; Millie Bekkers sent me a hello weeks and weeks ago about being a Post 6 Grrrl and due to our schedules and time zones it seemed like it took even longer than usual for us to actually meet. As you can see she is worth the wait!]

Hey there sugar, my name is Millie.
I came to know about Second Life through a news story on TV.  I found it so intriguing I decided to explore this strange new world. Of course, like everyone who starts, this new adventure was not without some difficulties and more than a few embarrassments as the quintessential naked newbie.

Marriage in SL After 8 Months

Metaverse romance and partnerships

by Aurel Miles

Browsing through the comments following any article in the Herald, you get a sense of why people form partnerships in SL. Aside from anything else, it's good to have an ally.

When I arrived in SL nearly a year ago, I was not thinking about having any personal connections here. Sure, I knew people made friends online, I even know people who have met and married as a result of chat rooms - but that was not for me. I knew my own mind or so I thought.

Well, I've worn a wedding ring in SL for around eight months now and I think it may be about time to speak up about the value, drawbacks and tendencies of partnerships in SL.

Until recently, SL marriages tended to be short and intense. Nothing wrong with that, most things in SL tend to be short and intense. Before starting the research on this article I had only met two other couples in SL who kept it together as long as my partner and I. One was married in RL before they ever came here and the other is a celibate partnership.

My SL partner, Yvette and I met and "married" here. Ours is an unusual partnership for a few reasons; for one, we have found, quite by accident that monogamy suits us (which has been a bit of a drawback in terms of the whole sex-columnist thing. more importantly it was apparent from the start that each one of us represents a distinct group and philosophy in SL. It has been pointed out to me on many occasions that we are a bit of a contradiction that way. At first, our partnership reflected two different styles of SL marriage blended into one household. Over time it has become a hybrid, more based in our real world personalities and dispositions than in any kind of image we project in SL.

Cicatrice Oh - Post 6 Grrrrl

[Note from Justine. Ladies and Gentlemen, please allow me to introduce to you Cicatrice Oh, one of the nicest people I've met in Second Life, and, as I hope you'll agree from reading her bio, one of the truly great spirits of any world. Without further adieu, I give you this week's Post 6 Grrrl].

Okay, here goes... My name is Cicatrice Oh.

*Cicatrice Oh ducks a rotten tomato*

You wanted a uniquely creative avi; I hope I'm it.  I'm one of a small number of African-American female avatars wandering the divine sims of Second Life.  I'm a 34-year old California girl looking forward to her first Rez Day this coming spring.  For me, Second Life is like playing adult Barbies and I was obsessed with Barbies when I was a little girl!

My name means "scar" in Italian, something I did not know when I chose it.  I got it from a character on the 1st life TV show The Riches.  Needless to say, it has been the source of many fascinating chat conversations with Italian SLer's.  I wonder if it means something naughty in Italian slang.  *gulp*  Like my avi, the name is unique and I love that; however, it gets butchered by SL DJ's.  It's pronounced See-Ka-Treese.  My favorite mispronunciation so far is Sack-o-Tricks.  WTF?

The Love Call of Cthulhu

SL’s Tentacult group reminds everyone that tentacles are sexy - for aliens, squid, and octopi

by Wendell Holmer

Stacks Kowalski stands in the eerie reaches of Yggdrasill, before a pair of ornate doors. She places a tentative finger on the ancient, carved wood.

The universe turns inside out.

She stares into the void between dimensions, where monsters gibber in madness and lust. Tentacles shoot out and bind her arms and legs. She writhes against a rippling wall of flesh, trying to kick free. Her legs can't find any purchase in the slime, and her arms are tightly bound.

Her captor, the Lurker Beyond, whispers, “Terrible sounds of wet slime and sliding flesh attract your attention, making you look down. Your eyes grow wide as... [not safe for work tentacles continue after the jump...]

Elease Graves - Post 6 Grrrrl

[Note from Justine- A friend said I simply have to meet Elease Graves, she's gorgeous and talented. Several weeks later we met and I was not disappointed with her beauty nor with her incredible list of accomplishments and activities! Elease is a great gal and as you can hopefully see from my pictures, a true SL beauty.]

Salutations Post 6 Grrrrl Admirers!  I would like to introduce myself... I'm Elease Graves from the Western USA. I'm a 28 year old female.. yes I'm all woman in real. My Passion in life is my photography, Graphic Arts and Art in real. I also have a passions for Enhanced Photography, Modeling and Fashion in Second Life. Click this link for some examples of my work.

Bells Semyorka - Post 6 Grrrrl

[Note from Justine- Bells Semyorka IM'd me weeks ago about being a Post 6 Grrrl. I got to meet her and take these pictures, and THEN I realized the she is the writer behind the This Girls Second Life blog. Bells is a great person and, as you can see, a gorgeous avie. I hope my pictures do her justice!]

   Hello Sweethearts, My name is Bells Semyorka, I am 25 Years old and am from the Lone Star State, Texas. ; ) I first want to say I am very excited and grateful to be given the opportunity to become a post 6 Grrrrl. I have been a fan for a long time, and I finally worked up the courage to ask Justine if I could pose. ( I tend to be on the shy side at times) I have been playing Second Life since Nov of 2006, and seeing as how my rezz day just passed, I can officially say with pride that I am no longer a Noob!  I believe everyone should be treated with kindness and respect even when they don't deserve it.

For me Second Life is about learning,and new experiences. I try to enrich my second life by participating in as many activities as can handle. I am a Jack of all trades, and a master of none. I own a little store, Bells Boutique: Clothing that wont break your budget; and I also blog, This Girls Second Life.  I am a Mentor and have been known to hang out at help island volunteering to the newbies masses. (Oh yeah, I have the T-shirt and emotional scars that proves it. LOL )

The Voyeur—Stable Relationships

Answers to your questions about love and sex in the metaverse

by Wendell Holmer, virtual advice columnist

Q:        The thing i love about being a sub is being cherished. I love to give pleasure to my Master and to be rewarded when he is pleased. I just ended a relationship with a Master who paid so much attention to his other sub, he never seemed to have time for me. A few days ago i met a new Master, who told me i was his only pet. He’s kind of inexperienced, but i really like him.

One night, my Master started stammering in such a convoluted way that i thought he was breaking up with me! I told him, "Just say it," and he said, "Sir is Dom to 2 others, besides you." You can imagine how that hit me, right?  I said, “Fuck you, you goddamn motherfucker,” and POOF! i deleted him from my profile. I unfriended him.

Then i thought it over. I sat down with Master and told him why i was hurt. He said two girls had asked to be subs that day, and he had agreed. I said i was worried He wouldn't have as much time to spend with me. Master assured me that things would remain the same with us, and that i was still special to Him even if He had other subs. I asked Him to hold me, and He did. Then i told Him i still wanted to be His, and He kissed me on the lips. Did i make the right decision coming back to Him?

-Scheherazade

A:         Your master is inexperienced. It shows in the way he talks. Subs sometimes refer to themselves in the third person to show that their individual will is subordinated. It doesn’t make sense for a dom to do that.

ToKizzable Zeddmore - Post 6 Grrrrrl

[Note from Justine; ToKizzable contacted me weeks ago about being a Post 6 Grrl and waited patiently for her chance. I thought it a great sign that she showed up for the photo shoot in a sexy elf costume the week before Christmas. I hope you enjoy meeting her as much as I did!]

Hello
     I'm ToKizzable Zeddmore friends and family call me Kizz or Kizzy. Not a lot to say about myself besides I'm a simple person...I belong to the Paglione Famiglia, I Love the moma Raven and poppy Nite sooooo much they have been good to me..then I have some of the most awesome friends anyone could ever ask for Purgitori Darkes..an awesome DJ and my SL and RL best friend..then Scarlet Chandrayaan always there when i need to complain about something...lol and she listens..Then My Brubby*brother* Kaos Elcar, he's a pain in the ass and thinks he's the pimp but we all know I rule...lol..then there's Monavie Voight who's been great to me and forming our very new friendship..I have many more wonderful friends Charlene, Vera, ChanChan and soooo much more.

The Voyeur -- Reverend Lee's Fall from Grace

Answers to your questions about love and sex in the metaverse

by Wendell Holmer, virtual advice columnist

Q:       Several months ago, I met an attractive woman in the club that I manage and we began cybering, I convinced her to host in my club and other associated clubs and now we were partnered.  This has been a very good arrangement for me.  She has changed her RL schedule to be available to me for cybering any time I ask and she has solved several of my host problems at the club. 

I think, however, that this woman has become confused.  She believes we are in love in RL and she wants to meet face to face.  I am a married man and a minister.  The woman has convinced herself that there is no love in my RL marriage.  She also seems to believe that she can come here, my wife will step aside, and she can take her place next to me in front of my congregation.

This is completely out of the question.  I've been trying to tell her this, but she hears or reads what she wants to hear or read.  I went as far as to try and leave SL a few weeks ago.  She became so deranged that I was afraid she'd show up at my home or congregation unannounced.  I'm sure that she's used the details that I (now regrettably) have told her over these months to Google exact information on me. 

I continue to stay with her and cyber to keep her happy and away from my RL, but I am worried that I'll soon receive a phone call from her saying she's here and checked into motel in my town.

How do I rid myself of this unbalanced woman without wrecking my marriage and my career as a minister?

--Reverend Lee

A:         Ask her if she’s seen the Herald today.

Quest Jarrico Post 6 Grrrl

[Note from Justine- Quest Jarrico asked if she could be a Post 6 Grrrl many weeks ago, and then added that she would like to use her own pictures. I asked her to send me her shots and the pics you see below are the result. I wish I'd had the opportunity to take her pictures if only to get to spend some time with such a talented person!]

My name is Quest Jarrico, because when I was creating my account I was listening to a Tribe called Quest.  At the time it sounded like a good idea.  I joined SL in 2005, and have mostly used that time for exploring, socializing (especially good discussions/debates on philosophy, religon, history, films, and classical books), and poking at the quivering mass that is the building engine. 

The Voyeur—Hot Courtroom Action

Answers to your questions about love and sex in the metaverse

by Wendell Holmer, virtual advice columnist

Q: I’ve had many lovers in Second Life—men, women, and otherwise. I have gotten very turned on doing things that would shock most people. Now I’ve been served with divorce papers. My husband says his lawyer is going to subpoena my records from Linden Lab. Please tell me those private conversations are not going to turn up in court!

A: I wish I could. But Linden Lab is not going to do anything to protect your chat logs. "It is terrifyingly easy to rip off the cover of anonymity," attorney Daniel Leipold told the Los Angeles Times. “Increasingly, Internet firms are being subpoenaed for electronic records in divorce proceedings,” the Times reported. USA Today advised spouses facing a divorce, “Avoid chat rooms and Internet forums. Many people mistakenly believe they're anonymous in forums and chat rooms. However, when you post messages online, your computer address is recorded. Anything you write is traceable to you.”

You’re probably wondering why no one mentioned this before. Actually, they did. According to the Terms of Service, “You acknowledge and agree that Linden Lab, in its sole discretion, may track, record, observe or follow any and all of your interactions within the Service…. Linden Lab can (and you authorize Linden Lab to) disclose any information about you to private entities, law enforcement agencies or government officials, as Linden Lab, in its sole discretion, believes necessary or appropriate to investigate or resolve possible problems or inquiries, or as otherwise required by law.”

Peter Gray, an account executive at Lewis Global Public Relations - the PR firm which represents Linden Lab, said the company does not provide identifying information about users but cooperates with the legal process "consistent with policies and applicable law."

Ava Cartier - Post 6 Grrrl

[Note from Justine- Ava Cartier IM'd me about being a Post 6 Grrl several weeks ago and I replied with a very loud YES! Ava, in addition to having a great look, a huge collection of outfits and great taste, and is one of the oldest avatars in Second Life. Getting to know her was a real treat and I hope you like our pictures.]

A funny thing happened on my way to write this. Well, it was actually last night and at that point, I had already finished my piece to accompany my pictures, but it was funny anyway.

Updated: PonygirlSara Clapper Calls for Boycott: Linden Age Verification System is a Scam!

Community leader speaks out against Linden policies

by Urizenus Sklar, equestrian sports desk

PonygirlSarah Clapper, a Second Life ponygirl stable owner that was recently featured in an interview in the Herald, has sent out a message calling on her group members to NOT participate in the Linden age verification system. Citing security and privacy issues, she says she will not require age verified accounts and is calling on her group members to reject the system as well.

Following is her missive:

PonygirlSarah Clapper: As LL continues its scam, I am informing all my group members NOT TO VERIFY! I am not going to turn on the age verification program here, because this is a GAME. Also, I am not sure LL or the 3rd party verification system is secure. I already have seen a charge made on the card LL has on file for me, so in no way am I going to require anyone to have a verified adult account. Anyone who does verify, my advice is to keep your statements under close scrutiny. DOWN WITH VERIFICATION. SARAH CLAPPER

Update: PonygirlSarah is calling for a Dec. 11 Boycott of...something...

[15:11] PonygirlSarah Clapper: Boycott Called for DEC 11 - It has been determined that the following actions will take place here, and hopefully across SL on Dec 11 to protest the verification process: 1) no one buys or sells L$ (rent is still due, if your renting a place and tier fees are due) 2) NO ONE VERIFIES THEMSELVES! 3) NO SIM OWNERS FLAG their land unless forced by LL. PASS THIS ON TO ALL GROUPS! the more involved, the harder the hit to LL.

Second Life Ponygirls: Prancing Into the Metaverse

Don't Spit the Bit. 4000 ponygirls/boys can't be wrong!

By Urizenus Sklar, at the equestrian sports desk

In this Herald Instant Classic (tm), Uri talks to two leading Second Life ponygirl/ponyboy stable owners (PonygirlSarah Clapper and Alicia Delphin) and discusses the whole ponygirl fetish – what it is, why people are into it, and exactly how large is it anyway. Are there really 4000 Second Lifers into the pony scene? Only the Lindens know for sure. But more pressing is the ponygirl trainer shortage; is it reaching crisis proportions?

In Every Dream Home a Heartache: Simulating the Simulacra

I Blew up Your Body, But You Blew My Mind

by Urizenus Sklar - Virtual Vinyl Desk

Today I discovered virtual inflatable dolls. Usually weird things in SL don't give me pause but this did. I had thought that real inflatable dolls looked the way they did because they are cheap to make and they approximate a human form about as much as something can when you making bodies out of air and vinyl. But apparently I was wrong. In a world where you can build anything you want it appear that some people want to make it with a virtual simulation of a vinyl sex toy.

Below is a brief photo tour of the virtual vinyl doll options in SL. Definitely NSFW!

Angelita Pierterson - Post 6 Grrrrl

[Note from Justine- I heard from two different friends that I had to meet Angelita Pierterson, a gorgeous and talented Second Life DJ. I made my way to one of her gigs and wasn't disappointed. She is a charming person, a great entertainer and as you can see, a striking beauty. I hope these pictures do her justice.]

I have been many many things in my life.  I've been a willing harem girl, an exotic dancer, a DJ, a friend and yes even a lover.  I've learned a lot about who I am and what I'm comfortable with about myself.  I have found pride in the fact that I am a fur and strength in my beliefs about myself. I honestly never thought that I would have the courage to pose for pictures like this.  My pride in being a fur and the knowledge that you might find it pleasant are the reason I've done this.  Much love to each and every one of you. 

To Each Their Own

A Primer on Gorean Culture From Two Sides.

by Ms. Sautereau

The Gorean City of Midgaard - where the tranquil setting belies the role play

I'll be honest. I'm not entirely sure how to write this article. Pix asked me to write a story about Gorean culture, which I knew next to nothing about. She wanted me to find out if the recent griefing increases have affected their population, weakened their demographics. To write about their culture.

To write about them, I had to learn about them. So I went to Midgaard. I got an HUD, found myself a pair of guides, and spent the morning talking to everyone who would talk to me OOC, and observing the RP as it occurred.

Prior to doing this article, all I really knew about the Goreans was that A) They're into bondage, and B) One of my loves hates them because they keep invading her land with cages. As with every group, there are always a few jerks making the whole group look bad. I asked my love why she so strongly dislikes them.

"Safe, sane and consensual are thrown totally out the window," She said. "28 motherfucking Goreans have landed on my lawn with their cages and collars. I have met literally hundreds of them, I only respect 4 of them, and only actively like 2 of those."

Preferring to form my own opinions however, I went to Midgaard to learn firsthand. I dressed the art to blend in, wore my OOC tag, and watched a scene unfold with my guides. A defiant woman had a minor arguement with a male, and was strapped to a crossbar and publicly whipped while she taunted her less than charming captors. I was told she gets off on the capture/punishment aspect of the rp, and that it was always consensual.

Daeynaries Lane Post 6 Grrrl

[Note from Justine: Daeynaries Lane IM'd me weeks and weeks ago about being a Post 6 Grrl. Though I told her she was on the list and would hear from me, I think she was a bit surprised when I IM'd her last week about scheduling a photoshoot. When we talked about a theme for Thanksgiving and she pulled out the outfits you see on these pages I knew we had our girl. I hope you enjoy her pictures as much as I enjoyed meeting her!]

So I heard about Post 6 Grrrl, and I was like sweet... but I'm not getting naked. Justine chuckled. Anyhow I heard about it and decided I wanted to pose. I probably own enough clothing to do 100 shoots so why not. The name Daeynaries came from a George R Martin book, A Game of Thrones. A totally good read.

The Voyeur - Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is

Answers to your questions about love and sex in the metaverse

by Wendell Holmer, virtual advice columnist

Q:        I had a sub for about 6 months, and he wanted to take the relationship into real life. He told me he would do anything for me, but he had run away from me once before, and I did not believe he was sincere. I told the sub to lend me $1,600 to buy an island. Most Dommes would have just taken the money, but I assured the sub I would pay him back. At first he agreed, then changed his mind, then offered again. This yo-yo drama went on for three days. Finally, I told him he had failed the test. He begged to give me the money, but I could see that there was no trust and banished him. Now he wants to come back.

--Ma’am

A:         You shouldn’t have asked in the first place. If money becomes a condition for continuing a relationship, it’s not love, trust, or submission. It’s prostitution.

     The bond of trust is the very basis of the D/s relationship. A cynical or greedy Mistress can inflict tremendous harm. Once control is firmly established, the Mistress can do anything she wants to her sub: take his money, use him sexually, inflict pain, or physically mutilate him. The Mistress has an ethical duty not to abuse that trust and to act in the sub’s best interest.

You were wrong to ask for the money. The sub was wrong because he should have refused outright—which he could certainly have done. A sub can say no to a request that is outside the bounds of the D/s relationship; and he could also have told you he didn’t have the money. A good Mistress respects the boundaries to which the parties agree, and a good mistress does not demand the impossible.&