Dafadilia Wayfarer

I've been a parent in sl since 2016 to three daughters and I think the new rules are a good thing. My eldest two were child avis when they first joined our family and my youngest daughter is a zooby animesh baby. Our one eldest daughter who is still with our family now uses an adult avi. Before both girls joined our family, my husband and I sat down with them to have a discussion about rules and boundaries we expected them to follow. They wanted to present as a child so they were going to be treated as children. They were to dress appropriate for their age, adult sims were off limits and we were to go with them if they needed to go shopping or wanted to go somewhere. Our family home was on a moderate sim, they had their own bedroom and there was no adult furniture on the premises. Our family home has always been a safe space for our entire family. We were strict and some might even consider us prudish from what I have read through in this discussion. My normal sized avatar is what one would consider petite in height by sl standards since I am around 5'9 with heels on. My family at times will change into petite avatars, recently we have all picked up dinkie avatars due to the Fantasy Faire, and I even wander around as a cat at times. So I have a personal interest in these new rules and I think they are a good thing. I think clarification is needed from LL as has been discussed, but I still think they are a good thing. Just as I think this discussion has been a good thing because of the feedback being provided to LL. It is nice they have made it clear they are reading what is being said here. I really do feel that LL are trying to protect those who want to present as children in sl, not punishing them. I can appreciate how some feel the frustration from putting money and time into an avatar they will have to change. Staying calm and not jumping to conclusions might be the best thing to do for now. Just my point of view of course.

When my twin sis decides she wants to get a dinkie avi in sl and...we prove to not be so identical at times. At least in sl.

I think it is easy for people to forget at the end of the day we are all human. We all have bad days where it is easy to act out a bit or react a way to something that is not in character. I've gotten what I consider aggressive at times on the bad days with topics I'm very opininated about. At least what I consider aggressive for me. So much so that after I've posted it, I cringe at myself. I also at that point make myself take time away from the forums. I've never seen you get mean here. I have seen you get sarcastic (or at least that is how I read things), but that isn't being mean. You are always pretty level headed, kind and patient with others here from what I have seen.

My point of view is this. I haven't ever really looked at people as disagreeable on these forums. I just feel everyone has a different opinion based off of experience, knowledge and personal beliefs. I find it fascinating because it offers for interesting discussion. Not everyone is going to agree and that should be completely alright. Not everyone is going to like me and that is alright too. The last took a lot of work to get me to the point where I didn't care whether I was liked or not, but getting older helped that view. People should be able to get along even if their views differ at times. Even if they may not like each other.

I realize I don't know you, but just wished to say I'm sorry you're not well. Please take care and never apologize for being ill. No one should ever feel the need to do that.

My husband convinced me to try a Dinkie avatar and I will admit that putting the look together has been fun.

When you make plans with those two friends who can never quite get along....😆🤷‍♀️

Been waiting for the new petite release from the Fallen Gods at the Fantasy Faire going on five hours...hubby is kindly waiting with me. I pick up the new petite avi every year, but have never waited for it like this. 😆 There have been a lot of adorable petites waiting throughout the day too.

Pet Delight: I discovered yesterday that one of my favorite creators makes rigged earrings for evo x elf ears. I bought a pair I liked, gifted one to my twin sister and and my alt too...and sent a thank you message to the creator. A few hours go by and I'm hanging out at the Fantasy Faire with my husband when I get this really kind message from her in turn, but she also sent me the rest of the pieces of jewellery that go with the earrings. I was so embarrassed because this beautifully kind gesture not only made me speechless, but I started crying because of how much this meant to me. I responded really awkwardly to her and apologized for doing so and we had a lovely conversation after. This meant so much to me after all the meanness I've been witness to lately. To not only see kindness, but extreme generosity as well. I never expected the gifts. I was just thrilled with my beautiful new earrings and wanted so much to thank her for them. The whole experience was wonderful.

I've tried working with those ears in the past and some have luck with them. I never have. I have adjusted many elf ears over the years and I'm pretty much done working with elf ears that aren't attached to a head. It becomes a headache to do so. I got spoiled with Catwa and Lelutka.

Congratulations! I adopted my daughter Verity back in 2016 when zooby babies were still prim babies. My husband and I updated her to animesh and we both think they are the best. We tend to be biased though. The creator of zooby is always so nice, helpful and genuine. She is fair to her customer base which I think is important. My daughter's care cost is minimal compared to all the fun times she helps create by existing in sl with the rest of my family circle. With zooby you have a wide range of furniture, clothing items, interactive toys, etc to make the experience more enriching. They are adorable babies. They can't get sick. Their daily care of feeding, etc isn't a requirment. I just personally like to keep up my daughter's care. It is a personal preference. What you want out of the experience of being a parent in sl, etc. I would really go look at the zooby store and see what it has to offer. If you have questions, I would ask their helpful staff in group. It is a big committement so I would just take the time to explore options. Including visiting other companies that make animesh babies since zooby may not be for everyone. I know there is also funsies too although I don't know too much about them.

Thunnus Bay.

I find myself at the Duskfall Court when I'm feeling overwhelmed with the other areas. It is very peaceful there.

The Duskfall Court...such a beautiful area of the Fantasy Faire!

I know that. I just enjoyed working with both the Senra head and body, but I'm too lazy to adjust elf ears to it.

Such beautiful and creative looks! This really makes me want to try Senra again, but that won't happen since the head doesn't have an elf ear option. Cannot go without my elf ears.

I never took people pointing out the negative of resilience as not understanding, but just trying to start a discussion by covering all sides of a topic. Including why anyone would need exercises to build a resilience to things they experience in their second life. That is what confused me the most. The moment I thought I could finally understand enough to respond, all thoughts expressed that weren't exactly conforming or coinciding to a certain way of thinking would get shut down. That isn't a discussion of the topic at hand in my opinion. Of course just how I see it. And we all know about opinions.

Better to behave naughty raven...

Just want to say...Exactly this. Worded perfectly.