Amanda Crisp

Alts......Alts everywhere.....

Then I consider myself fortunate 🙂. All those times I self-censored so as not to get banned eventually paid off 🙂

That could also be Facebook or the social media platform of your choice 🙂

Technically, Real Life is also an adult sexgame.

Personally, forum Rank means nothing to me. Any Rank Perks could go away and I would *only* miss my custom forum titler (which well-describes me). What counts to me is a persons “like” rating in relation to their post count and that only counts until I get to know them by reading their stuff. I appreciate people who put in their time here and in doing so; make themselves helpful to other people. And they earn that one post at a time, not by any “Rank” or even by rage campaigns 🙂 I don’t need Rank to lend credibility to my opinions, but neither do I resent Rank earned steadily over time and by being a valuable member of this community.

I was thinking that back at the dawn of SL time, the average person I met was more likely to be a content Creator than today. Now that the in world economy is established, SL is an easier slog for a wider slice of humanity and the archetype has shifted .

I won’t comment Much despite the fact that the title of my “Generational Cohort” bugs me. 🙂 Personally, I have never worried overmuch about what “era” a Resident is from. I’m more concerned about whether a given individual is the sort who treats other Residents as PEOPLE or not. I’m an SLOldie taking my Original into account, and in each generational cohort I can come up with broad examples of people who either treat others with respect or others who approach SL from a more self-centered approach. Its their choice of course; but I prefer to hang out with that “treats you like a person and not an NPC for my amusement” group 🙂 But yeah; the SLOldies as a cohort are kinda distinctive 🙂

I have some speech deficits following a brain injury and stroke. SL was a great opportunity for me to be accepted as “normal” back in the pre-Voice days. Within SL no one heard me slurring and assumed that I was either drunk or mentally a little “off”. SL Voice has been problematic for me (slightly). I don’t generally have issues with SL Males wanting me to VoiceVerify because I don’t become intimately involved with them, but many newer Residents are so voice-fixated on how they interact in SL that it becomes an issue occasionally. Overall, SL has been a benefit to my self-esteem and a “safe haven” where I can appear as normal as I feel on the inside.

Attitude Check

Echelon Right

Maybe scaring them off is an option?

Low Carb Egg Nog.....how could I forget? 🙂

Peach Cobbler with an extra-thick, sugary “crust” is my moms signature holiday dish. She won’t give up the recipe either 😉

I love it for how easy it is. You can serve it simple, or dress it up with a slice of citrus, candied cherries and/or a cinnamon stick. It also makes the whole place smell amazing 🙂

Then, there’s this.....

Every year, my family clamors for a simple holiday drink.. I fill the crock pot with apple juice, add a bag of cinnamon red-hots and stir periodically as it warms. Served hot from the crock-pot, its popular at parties and my now-adult children love it :-)

Well, maybe a special SL Primer for RL males? I’ve seen many, many males show up thinking that SL is exclusively a sex-game ala Red Light District or a Looter Shooter. Of course, that would involve reading the instructions - which not everyone is into...... I won’t touch that stereotype as its not always accurate... Alternately, creating a direct-path for males *looking* for those things might also serve to keep them engaged? SL has plenty of males who are not exclusive sex-tourists or First Person Shooter junkies, but I mention those to things because I get asked where to find by the occasional wandering dude...... Alternately, it may just be possible that Second Life appeals more broadly to feminine and feminine-adjacent personalities? Hey, I do like my pencil-skirt collection.......

I usually keep Firestorm set to show me where other people have their cursor. If someone else has their crosshairs where my partner *should* have hers, its visible 🙂

I always at least wear panties (applier or Fitmesh). I also always alpha -out my nipples since that annoys the bejeezus out of one guy who’s always cramming under clothing. He has complained to me more than once....

“Why yes, this is an original cat cannon. It really livens up a party”

“Excuse me, but can you make your VJayJay stop shouting ?

I’m not a mental health professional, but after my government was done with me I got to talk to a few of them 🙂 My heart bleeds for anyone dealing with Issues, regardless of what caused them. I know how complicated this stuff can be and that there *is* no magic cure. I was lucky enough that the things bothering me were of a sort that could be repurposed into something that could keep me moving forward. When you take your demons and use them as fuel, it can be life-changing - but in my case it wasn’t really “healing”. Far too many are not as fortunate as me; I was able to stop taking pills from the VA Pez Dispenser and use the things that pain me towards a higher purpose. I work too much and have zero “life” - but my hope is that it will mean something to the people I care about. I raised two children who grew up to be good people *after* I had my issues. My point is this; its very possible that there can be an “after”. It sucks and maybe the pain never really goes away, but if you’re determined and very lucky - it can be made worth the trip. Believing in “After” is a good start on those days when Bad Ideas come easily.

I’ve tried fitting in, which left me feeling like a sellout. I learned that diplomatically speaking my mind was the best compromise. I had no control over whether other people choose to accept me, so I had to settle for being able to live with myself 🙂 Also, who listens to mean-spirited pootie-heads anyway?

The difference between “virtual world” and “game”. Seeing other Residents as “People” and not “Competing Players” or “Sexbot NPCs”. Also the lack of a predetermined objective; its up to the Resident what they wish to pursue here... ...and just like in Real Life; that messes with people who want very linear goals.

Thank you! I try to be generous with my semi-home-made cookies 🙂