Mags Indigo 2 Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 I have a few 'prim pets' in SL. To be honest these days they mostly sit in my inventory but I know they are there. In RL my furry friend is very important to me - she makes the bad bits of life quite bearable. She is a rescue dog and although I have had her many years now she still bears the psychological scars of what happened to her before she was rescued. She is very loving and despite what humans did to her in the past she trusts me totally. What better affirmation in life could one have than that! Link to post Share on other sites
Seraphiel Galaxy 2 Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Val I hope Greta is settling down well in her new home......she's lovely, what breed is she? Mags I agree....there is no better affirmation in life than to give and receive love unconditionally.....she's gorgeous and I'm glad you found each other. Link to post Share on other sites
Felix Wagstaff 0 Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 okay... thats too odd for me... almost as odd as having a family in SL! Link to post Share on other sites
Angel Harmison 7 Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 04-17-2011 09:18 AM - last edited on 04-17-2011 09:23 AM Um, we're talking scripted prim pets, right? lol No, I wouldn't coddle and nurture my prim pet, if I owned one. And I don't buy my computer birthday presents either. Are you not entirely comfortable with this whole "Identity and Relationships Forum" thing, Storm?______________________________________________________________________________________________ what she said also:::: How in the world do you bond with a pixel .. meaning how needy are you to feel affection for a pixel something that does not exist. I own many animals in SL and they are just that pixel pets. Btw they can only be perfect cause they are a scripted program, their behavior is what you or whom ever has your perms dictates it to be. The minute you put this "pet" in your inventory is shows that it is what it is .. Inventory of pixels in SL.. nothing more. So if your Sl pet is misbehaving possibly the person that has the perms is just blowing off steam and using the pixel animal to show their feelings. I leave the emotional feeling part for my animals in real... my 2 Black Mouthed Curs puppies, my 7 Siamese cats and 4 barn cats. However I do not extend that same emotion towards my cattle or any type of livestock. Sometimes it makes me wonder where peoples heads are at in SL... sighs. For all you pet lovers IN REAL remember to spay or neuter your pet and give financially to your local pet shelters. Link to post Share on other sites
Venus Petrov 333 Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 So, why do you purchase pixel animals? While they are pixel nothings, they represent something to you, no? Else, why spend the Lindens? If you're asking how one bonds with a pixel, how does one cultivate friendships with pixels or even marry them?? I do understand what you're saying. I would look beyond the surface of the OP to seek a deeper meaning. Or, take a sip of that sweet tea. Link to post Share on other sites
Angel Harmison 7 Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Easy I am contributing to a creator/designers well being financially as many are friends of mine in SL. As far as pixel pets representing something to me not really they are adding to the landscape nothing more such as a bird in the sky over my sim does. As for my Lindens well I have a lot so I spend how I want to spend it.. Don't you??? The creators and designers enjoy the small amount of revenue they make from their wonderful creations surely you're not suggesting I should not spend my money with them???? Sorry Venus but I do not cultivate friends with a pixel... I do however with the person behind the avatar/pixels. I am not shallow enough to think the pixels/avatars people use here look like them or are them nor do I crush out on their pixels like many do here apparently. So to sum it up I do try to get to know the person BEHIND the pixels apparently unlike some.. possibly.. I don't know I can only assume .. then again I am just a country girl ~smiles and shrugs~. Btw this subject of friendships and marriage is a bit off topic from the OP and her/his attachment to pixel animals .. However if you would like to start another thread in this same sub forum for relationships in SL that do not involve pixel pets I am betting the farm many would enjoy it :smileyhappy: Looks over at you and smiles as I offer you a glass of sweet tea .. Do have some I think it will cool you off and you can even keep the mason jar as a small but sincerely meant gift . :smileyhappy: BTW I did look below the surface and it scared me.... pixel animals are pixel animals .. and real animals are real animals.. I form attachments to animals in real not in pixel form. If the OP is making comments abt another type of "pet" he needs to make that clear as it reads the 4 legged bow wow and meow kind of pixels.. If she/he had a deeper meaning they should have written it a bit more clearly so all of us "ordinary folks" got it :smileywink: For all you pet lovers IN REAL remember to spay or neuter your pet and give financially to your local pet shelters. Link to post Share on other sites
Storm Clarence 495 Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Angel Harmison wrote: 04-17-2011 09:18 AM - last edited on 04-17-2011 09:23 AM Um, we're talking scripted prim pets, right? lol No, I wouldn't coddle and nurture my prim pet, if I owned one. And I don't buy my computer birthday presents either. Are you not entirely comfortable with this whole "Identity and Relationships Forum" thing, Storm?______________________________________________________________________________________________ what she said also:::: How in the world do you bond with a pixel .. meaning how needy are you to feel affection for a pixel something that does not exist. I own many animals in SL and they are just that pixel pets. Btw they can only be perfect cause they are a scripted program, their behavior is what you or whom ever has your perms dictates it to be. The minute you put this "pet" in your inventory is shows that it is what it is .. Inventory of pixels in SL.. nothing more. So if your Sl pet is misbehaving possibly the person that has the perms is just blowing off steam and using the pixel animal to show their feelings. I leave the emotional feeling part for my animals in real... my 2 Black Mouthed Curs puppies, my 7 Siamese cats and 4 barn cats. However I do not extend that same emotion towards my cattle or any type of livestock. Sometimes it makes me wonder where peoples heads are at in SL... sighs. For all you pet lovers IN REAL remember to spay or neuter your pet and give financially to your local pet shelters. I am a he, not a she. Get your gender correct; so it is what 'he' said that you quoted and agree with. Thank you. And whose 'pet' are you? I forgot as I don't follow your twitter tweets that much. ETA NVM, it was a rhetorical question, I know. Link to post Share on other sites
Angel Harmison 7 Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Well I do not know your gender as I have never met you nor spoke to you on the phone as I have many here in SL. However if you are a guy in SL and in the forums ..great .. I am glad to meet you Mr.. Storm but honestly I do not agree with you at all regarding pixel pets. I have zero emotional attachment to pixel pets. So your assumption of "you quoted and agree with" is totally incorrect.. sorry As for me being a "pet" no I am just me I have been just me since I arrived in SL abt 5-6 years ago and I have no alts and have only used this one account for all these years. I figure if I screw up or do good I need to take responsibility for my actions not run off get a new account and start over. I do not do that "pet" stuff in SL however I have enjoyed reading abt it on the old forums but I do not think it is something I would participate in here in SL. As for me and twitter no I do not twitter. To me is a waste of time and life I set up an account under AngelHarmison1 but have never used it . I run a farm in real with real animals and real livestock so twitter is something that is silly to me sides I have fun here umm unless this is like twitter and you are confused also then you prolly have read me here in the forums. Just to clear it all up if you have read me in twitter it apparently is not me you are reading sorry.. but paranoia will destroy you .. so I have heard. So please let paranoia go with me I am not a twitterer anything I have written is right here in the forums :smileywink: I am not sure what you mean by:: ETA NVM, it was a rhetorical question, I know. but neat I hope you find what you are seeking in the way of a pet .. btw is a pleasure to write with you :smileyhappy: My best to you Angel Link to post Share on other sites
DQ Darwin 48 Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 My my the chief PIC seems to be somewhat upset to see disagreement. It's okay you are allowed to have a relationship with your pixel animal. I think there might be a group for that. Not sure what this has to do with SL <storm snip> ETA Do you think people who treat their pets poorly will eventually treat their friends poorly - in any type of relationship? I do. Oh well fill the pages I guess. Storm Clarence wrote: Thank you. And whose 'pet' are you? I forgot as I don't follow your twitter tweets that much. ETA NVM, it was a rhetorical question, I know. Link to post Share on other sites
Darrius Gothly 709 Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Storm Clarence wrote: Angel Harmison wrote: 04-17-2011 09:18 AM - last edited on 04-17-2011 09:23 AM Um, we're talking scripted prim pets, right? lol No, I wouldn't coddle and nurture my prim pet, if I owned one. And I don't buy my computer birthday presents either. Are you not entirely comfortable with this whole "Identity and Relationships Forum" thing, Storm?______________________________________________________________________________________________ what she said also:::: How in the world do you bond with a pixel .. meaning how needy are you to feel affection for a pixel something that does not exist. I own many animals in SL and they are just that pixel pets. Btw they can only be perfect cause they are a scripted program, their behavior is what you or whom ever has your perms dictates it to be. The minute you put this "pet" in your inventory is shows that it is what it is .. Inventory of pixels in SL.. nothing more. So if your Sl pet is misbehaving possibly the person that has the perms is just blowing off steam and using the pixel animal to show their feelings. I leave the emotional feeling part for my animals in real... my 2 Black Mouthed Curs puppies, my 7 Siamese cats and 4 barn cats. However I do not extend that same emotion towards my cattle or any type of livestock. Sometimes it makes me wonder where peoples heads are at in SL... sighs. For all you pet lovers IN REAL remember to spay or neuter your pet and give financially to your local pet shelters. I am a he, not a she. Get your gender correct; so it is what 'he' said that you quoted and agree with. Thank you. And whose 'pet' are you? I forgot as I don't follow your twitter tweets that much. ETA NVM, it was a rhetorical question, I know. Storm, Angel hit the reply button on your post .. yes. But she QUOTED Scylla's post. So you are the one incorrect and you need to get your eyes working better .. unless you want to take credit for Scylla's words and opinions. As to the last (supposedly rhetorical) question .. LMAO Are you so narrow minded to think that women can't have their own opinions? You believe that just because a woman posts here that she must be someone's "pet" (a thinly veiled stab at calling someone a sock puppet)? Dude! You seriously need to join the 21st Century and lose that chauvinist filter over your brain.. Link to post Share on other sites
Hippie Bowman 3,014 Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Hey Storm! Believe it or not I have a pet in SL! He is a horse. I named him Tanner. He does need attention, as he gets hungry, thirsty, and gets unhappy if I don't ride him, or give him salt! Sigh! And yes! I have become rather attached to him. Go figure! EDIT I added some pictures of my Dog Junior. I really miss him. Peace! Link to post Share on other sites
valerie Inshan 5,259 Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Seraphiel Galaxy wrote: Val I hope Greta is settling down well in her new home......she's lovely, what breed is she? Mags I agree....there is no better affirmation in life than to give and receive love unconditionally.....she's gorgeous and I'm glad you found each other. Sera, she made herself home on the very first day and yes, she's adorable! She is a "Bouvier des Flandres"... I don't think there is translation for that, lol, but her breed makes good sheep keepers. (OMG! Shall I have to buy sheeps now??? :smileytongue:) Link to post Share on other sites
Darrius Gothly 709 Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Storm Clarence wrote: I am a he, not a she. Get your gender correct; so it is what 'he' said that you quoted and agree with. Thank you. And whose 'pet' are you? I forgot as I don't follow your twitter tweets that much. ETA NVM, it was a rhetorical question, I know. Umm .. Storm? Silence is not an appropriate response. As the head of the PICards, the one that championed proper manners and respect for all .. don't you feel it important that you demonstrate the spirit of that sentiment and apologize to Angel for blasting her .. wrongly? Link to post Share on other sites
Hippie Bowman 3,014 Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Hi Val! She looks just like my dog "Junior" He passed away last year. He was a Puli, or a Hungarian sheep dog! Beautiful and very loyal dog! Hugs to ya! Peace! Link to post Share on other sites
Storm Clarence 495 Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Hippie Bowman wrote: Hi Val! She looks just like my dog "Junior" He passed away last year. He was a Puli, or a Hungarian sheep dog! Beautiful and very loyal dog! Hugs to ya! Peace! I remember last year when your dog passed. I knew you were sad, but it is good to see photos of other dogs that bring back fond memories. Our pets are important. Link to post Share on other sites
Hippie Bowman 3,014 Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Storm Clarence wrote: Hippie Bowman wrote: Hi Val! She looks just like my dog "Junior" He passed away last year. He was a Puli, or a Hungarian sheep dog! Beautiful and very loyal dog! Hugs to ya! Peace! I remember last year when your dog passed. I knew you were sad, but it is good to see photos of other dogs that bring back fond memories. Our pets are important. Oh yes Storm! Nothing like a loyal pet to put things into perspective huh!? Great thread my friend! Peace! Link to post Share on other sites
Seraphiel Galaxy 2 Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 valerie Inshan wrote: Seraphiel Galaxy wrote: Val I hope Greta is settling down well in her new home......she's lovely, what breed is she? Mags I agree....there is no better affirmation in life than to give and receive love unconditionally.....she's gorgeous and I'm glad you found each other. Sera, she made herself home on the very first day and yes, she's adorable! She is a "Bouvier des Flandres"... I don't think there is translation for that, lol, but her breed makes good sheep keepers. (OMG! Shall I have to buy sheeps now??? :smileytongue:) I've just been reading up on the Bouvier as I'd never heard of them before. Sounds like she will look after you well Val and you have a good loyal companion by your side. Link to post Share on other sites
Mags Indigo 2 Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Greta looks like a complete sweetie - I hope you have many happy years together - and I'm sure you will. Now - regarding the OP Although SL prim pets can be fun or add atmosphere to place (the reason I mainly got mine) I'd not place too much emphasis on how people 'treat prim pets' on SL - though to be honest if someone was overly cruel/violent to a prim animal I'd probably think it wise to avoid them - but that would depend on the circumstances much the same as how people treat other 'avatars'. However people who are cruel to animals in RL immediately arouse all my wary instincts. You don't have to love animals or be sentimental about them in order to treat a living being with respect. But that's just my opinion. Link to post Share on other sites
valerie Inshan 5,259 Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Sera and Mags, thank you so much! Woof! :smileyvery-happy: Link to post Share on other sites
Lexie Linden 22 Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Too hard to resist this thread! I have quite a few dogs (almost all are rescued dogs) and if I had time I would have them in SL too. I think that pets, pictures of our pets and pets in SL can all evoke a happy feeling. Here is an example of why my relationship with my pets is important. How can you not smile? Link to post Share on other sites
Hippie Bowman 3,014 Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Lexie Linden wrote: Too hard to resist this thread! I have quite a few dogs (almost all are rescued dogs) and if I had time I would have them in SL too. I think that pets, pictures of our pets and pets in SL can all evoke a happy feeling. Here is an example of why my relationship with my pets is important. How can you not smile? OMG Lexie! So adorable. Girl or boy? Yes I agree. Pets are a large part of our lives, so why now a large part of our Second Lives! Woot! Peace! Link to post Share on other sites
Lexie Linden 22 Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Hippie Bowman wrote: Lexie Linden wrote: Too hard to resist this thread! I have quite a few dogs (almost all are rescued dogs) and if I had time I would have them in SL too. I think that pets, pictures of our pets and pets in SL can all evoke a happy feeling. Here is an example of why my relationship with my pets is important. How can you not smile? OMG Lexie! So adorable. Girl or boy? Yes I agree. Pets are a large part of our lives, so why now a large part of our Second Lives! Woot! Peace! Male Lab mix And at the rate he is growing I think the mix is Great Dane Link to post Share on other sites
Hippie Bowman 3,014 Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Lexie Linden wrote: Hippie Bowman wrote: Lexie Linden wrote: Too hard to resist this thread! I have quite a few dogs (almost all are rescued dogs) and if I had time I would have them in SL too. I think that pets, pictures of our pets and pets in SL can all evoke a happy feeling. Here is an example of why my relationship with my pets is important. How can you not smile? OMG Lexie! So adorable. Girl or boy? Yes I agree. Pets are a large part of our lives, so why now a large part of our Second Lives! Woot! Peace! Male Lab mix And at the rate he is growing I think the mix is Great Dane Ahh! So nice! I see the big paws. I bet he will be huge! LOL! Peace! Link to post Share on other sites
Mags Indigo 2 Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Oohh he's gorgeous - and yes in that 'pose' how could one resist. Happy days together both of you :smileyhappy: Link to post Share on other sites
Seraphiel Galaxy 2 Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Awww he is sooo cute!! Loving all these pics :smileyhappy: Link to post Share on other sites
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