Solaria Goldshark



YourGoddessBri wrote: ..... but I don't want to invest to much effort Results are equal to............?

Pamela Galli wrote: I like this question better: how does one know what is true? I like that question too, and as Madelaine said following that, "I find that motivating," I have to say I agree with her. Motivating in the sense that new information may come to light that alters our beliefs, or truths of our experience... and by truth of our experience I mean, the things we agree to. For example: I do not understand all the eqautions of special relativity, but when explained to me in simple terms of something like, "ok, so you're standing still and you measure the speed of light, you get 186,000 miles per second, and you then take that same measurement while moving at half the speed of light, well, you still measure light at 186,000 miles per second" ...and I say "wow! That's pretty awesome" (as my brain implodes) and I agree with it, because some smarter people than I, that I agreed were smarter than I, did all the science, and since I'm too lazy or too busy worrying about a great many other things to do all the research myself, I made a decision to absorb that into my world view as the way that part of the universe works.........and there is stability, and peace in the valley, until....stop the presses! Some more smart people, doing more mind boggling experiments are hinting at...."well, that whole speed of light thing you've been making your models with for so long, uhm, that might not be true after all." Excuse me! What? .....I love the idea of what is true, but I do not think we can point to a thing and hang our hat on it with any certainty that the hook will remain fixed to the wall.. Truth seems to be an idea only, or only what an individual or a group of people consent to agree with. Given enough time and motivated seekers, our understanding of the way we think things to be will certainly change....but only if you decide to agree with it.

Phil Deakins wrote: Qie Niangao wrote: Solaria Goldshark wrote: I know of a personal acquaintance who colors most of his discourse with the certain phase, "I think..." which always leaves me feeling that there is no room for thoughts from other perspectives. Many linguists interpret "I think" in quite the opposite way, at least in written expression. In fact, it's a qualifier that's been part of a whole academic industry identifying supposed gender differences in English language usage, at least since a study by Robin Lakoff in the 1970's. Here's a more recent article in the Guardian with a similar idea of "I think" being relatively overused by females. (Also, the "I think" qualifier may discourage defamation lawsuits, but I am not a lawyer, your mileage may vary, except where prohibited.) I always use "I think" to indicate that I'm not absolutely certain about something, which is quite opposite to the way the OP described it. E.g. I think that the ToS specifically states.... I don't understand why the OP described it that way. It doesn't make sense to me. The impression I get when talking to this person is that the "I think" phrase used before his thoughts is a type of defense against confronting the information he has just received, like an instant delete function of the brain. More often than not what is being said to him is not directly responded to, but discarded almost immediately with and opposing point of view. When you used the words "I don't understand" you left the door open to another possibility. Often when we speak from a place of imagined self confidence in our own understanding, we can never be sure that the other person has heard us correctly given the filter of their experiential view the world or even the emotional response to the person in front of them. This makes communication a real **bleep**. Thoughts, Beliefs, Feelings inform our sense of certainty.

Drake1 Nightfire wrote: Speaking as someone who is red/green colorblind (I know, it explains some of my color choices for my merchandise, doesn't it?) Someone arguing with me over colors always makes me laugh.. Because to me, it ISN'T a green dress, or red boat. Unless it is a primary version of red or green, they kind of look the same to me. Perception is a curious animal, no? Yes it is. As curious as the way one person loves lengua tacos and another will vomit at the thought of it......how do I defend my preferences? Suggest more hot sauce?.....Offer more ice cold beer? Often we want to try and convince other people to love and admire what we love and admire, often to the point of thinking the other 'just doesn't get it' ...but the need still exists to show others how WE view the world, and the value of that viewpoint. ....or...that designer must be out of his mind!

Pamela Galli wrote: Amethyst Jetaime wrote: I try to keep an open mind about things but it depends on what is being discussed since there is a difference between facts, theories and beliefs. I also try to think logically about what is being said, to help me evaluate whether to accept it. If the discussion is about a fact that I am certain about, I know I'm right. If about a theory, I know I am probably right but I am open to good evidence that can prove the theory wrong. If I have a belief, on the other hand, I am completely open about it and willing to change my mind if someone can convince me their thinking is more logical or can present facts to the contrary. I don't mind people who say "I think ....." because to me they are predicating their thoughts as just what they think about something, leaving things open to what I think or what can be proven as fact or generally accepted theory. To me it is less dogmatic to say "I think the sky is blue" than to say "The sky is blue". Or....that you are entitled to your own beliefs, but not your own facts..... ...do we exclude the colorblind?

Drake1 Nightfire wrote: no one is 100% right, we are all half left. 

Belief Belief is a beautiful armor But makes for the heaviest sword Like punching underwater You never can hit who you're trying for Some need the exhibition And some have to know they tried It's the chemical weapon For the war that's raging on inside Oh, everyone believes From emptiness to everything Oh, everyone believes And no one's going quietly John Mayer How many enter into conversation convinced that they are right? I know of a personal acquaintance who colors most of his discourse with the certain phase, "I think..." which always leaves me feeling that there is no room for thoughts from other perspectives. How much does belief and certainty matter if there is a possibility that you may be wrong? ...or do you approach your life and discourse with a scout mindset?

Goldshark.....we need summer dollars...the beaches are open! Class action lawsuits eminent.

KayT wrote: Hello, community, Recently the links of the type "secondlife:///app/wear_folder/?folder_id=..." have gained popularity, and residents who think they're clever put them in their profiles as jokes, by claiming that this link is leading to something other than avatar appearance changing. Example: "My real life photos: secondlife:///app/wear_folder/?folder_id=97cd6164-1144-fec8-80e5-fd7f6cd3e26f" . It is enough for a resident to be burnt on it once to never click such a link again, but that first and last burn may happen at an inappropriate time... say, a resident who has never seen this link before, at a formal party, browsing profiles, seeing the bait above and falling for it - and the next moment, his formal attire changes into a giant rabbit avatar. In my opinion, this almost equates to griefing - messing up with another resident's avatar for personal amusement. What do you people think of it? I don't dare speak for the people, they have their own brains. These things happen, and it happened to me.. I found it quite ammusing, and said to myself...."ok , dumbass, I guess we won't click on THAT again" ....and life goes on.....and we learn to avoid douchebaggery as we travel.....and with more wisdom. Peace, love, and bunnies.

Pamela Galli wrote: Tari Landar wrote: Why not just RP a homebirth and have a "friend" deliver your baby? It's not a difficult concept. No one else "owes" anyone RP, so to expect a "professional doctor"(who likely gets paid to act as such) to give you *your* rp for free, is just stupid. It gets even worse when you have the cajones to complain about people not giving you what you want, when you want it, completely free. Then again I don't want this to become yet another discussion fo free stuff and others' expectations of said free stuff There's nothing at all wrong with rp-ing your conception, pregnancy, birth, being a parent..whatever tickles your pickle. There is somethign wrong with expecting everyone else to join in, on your terms, though. I have sl, yes prim, babies(and older toddlers/kids) myself..never once expected others to act in that rp with me, for free, lol. In fact, some were born right at home, like magic. I swear at least half the posts in this forum are from people who think they are entitled to benefit from the time, effort, skill, or knowledge of others. For free. .....and yet my toothpaste remains clogged in the tube like concrete in the arteries of a chronic bacon cheesbburger consumer, as my teeth continue to rot, and my dentist bills continue to pile up......I demand Justice!

CheriColette wrote: Perrie Juran wrote: The lead singer has a wonderful set of teeth. wait, wait, wait...is that...noo...could it be? juat maybe? 

Not if I have to look at a Zebra's ass out my front window.

Madelaine McMasters wrote: Solaria Goldshark wrote: Ceka Cianci wrote: Just suck out the clog..:matte-motes-nerdy: Solving problems just requires the proper motivation. I was going to suggest getting the family dog to lick out the clog, but this has me thinking that might not work... This gets the Super Cute award for thinking outside the box....(I so wish that was a boxer so I could be punny)

Ceka Cianci wrote: Just suck out the clog..:matte-motes-nerdy: Solving problems just requires the proper motivation.

Conifer Dada wrote: This puzzles me a bit since I've never had a toothpaste tube clog up although I clean my teeth several times a day. It's clogged...What do you want from me? 

My toothpaste tube keeps clogging up, and no one will do anything about it. I'm so mad!

MaxTux Wonder wrote: Virtual reality is a window to a perfect word, a world that we desire it could be true. A world that can be designed and fitted for us exactly as we wish. I do not want a perfect world. I prefer an imperfect world, one with challenges and obstacles and questions and discovery...I want a world where we are put to the test and encouraged to to grow. There is absolutely no point to your incarnation to experience only bliss. Living in a world exactly as you wish would put you at odds with the other 7 billion souls trying to live the world exactly as they wish....it seems to me we are already living in that world.

Perrie Juran wrote: Are these "Statistically Significant?" Noticeable perhaps. My Theory is that if you stare at it long enough, while eating an Organic bowl of Kale, Quantum observations will cause the wavefunction to collapse into a puddle of goo, though I have no Proof. I will say that my Genes are fitting better because of the Natural diet I Learned to consume....Survival of the Fittest and all of that stuff. However, over a Geologic Timescale, will any of this matter?

Because this will happen:

Madelaine McMasters wrote: LaskyaClaren wrote: But it is also likely not a big thing: no one is going to be able to come knocking at your door because they've obtained your IP address. I don't worry much about being found by nasties. I'm more concerned about being profiled by Google and the like. Excellent point.... for many places you visit you are not the customer, you are the product....the product for those collecting all that data, and selling it. Ponder that sick twist.

Carl Thibodeaux wrote: Do you usually contact them via Notecard or by IM? Phone number....direct text. ......after a vetting process

Madelaine McMasters wrote: irihapeti wrote: is two kinds of neko is three... ;-) ......some neeco's tatse like dogshi....

Chris Frentis wrote: Is SL just fun and games for you or something else? Good question. Sometimes I'm a roller derby bunny angel, and sometimes a half demon fawn thing, and sometimes a girl in jeans, and sometimes a teacher, and sometimes I can fly without wings, and move an entire house with my finger as if by magic, and teleport across the world in the blink of an eye.....I can even dig a huge hole in the ground without a shovel......but sometimes i meet some really interesting people, with real feelings, hopes and dreams. To answer your question: It's sometimes a game, and sometimes not... Distinguishing between the two is the real trick.

Pamela Galli wrote: I liked this. My favorite part was what Robin Harper says in the last minute. I would like to see more in depth portrayal of the things that were covers in the whole last part of the video, -- how people benefit from this wonderful world we have made together. Fantastic short documentary. After watching, I felt it something worthy of a full feature effort. I've often thought those of use living in this type of experience will either be thought of in history as some nut jobs who experimented with a nice idea, or some brave geniuses who lived on the cutting edge, and pushed the boundries of experience. I liked the part where one said that in real life you might get to know someone from the outside in, where as in SL you might meet someone from the inside out. I thought the segment about Mon was insightful, an 86 year old woman in SL, who by experiencing the virtual world by representing how she really felt in real life through her avatar, began to feel, look and act more youthful. If you've ever seen some of the greatest athletes prepare for competition, where they close their eyes and visualize the event before it happens, imagining where they want to be, and the outcome of the event, you might just begin to see the amazing part of that story. It's the story of how thoughts become things... the story of how what you think about tends to make a physical impact, a social impact, a relational impact on what happens to you while participating in such a thing as the virtual world. While the above represents the impact of a positive experience, among many, I often wonder the impact of darker experiences entertained in world has on those who continuously entertain those thoughts. (edited for having a glass of wine, or two, and fat fingers on the keyboard)