Celestiall Nightfire

Ren Toxx wrote: In the end, are we talking about introducing communism to SL, except in terms of knowledge rather than money? Just so that nobody can feel less talented at anything than others? Are you sure this is a solid argument? You not only don't understand communism, you don't understand the point that Pam was trying to make. Oh, well.

sirhc DeSantis wrote: At no point did it stop me building in world. You're a minority. Unfortunately, more people did stop creating in SL as the process to create well became harder.

Ren Toxx wrote: If that was her point, how exactly has SL become harder for people to create? Because of mesh? Yes. In 2007 LL introduced sculpties, and that made it harder for people to create. Suddenly, there were two classes of creators, those who used prims, and those who used sculpts. Now we have mesh, and three classes of creators. Each time LL has introduced something that is harder for people to learn, and fewer and fewer people create things in SL. Who wants to make mere prim items with high prim count and have to compete with mesh? So, the percent of people who create drops off. People came to SL and were thrilled to be able to create! (like all those minecraft people are thrilled to create!) LL wanted a pretty looking "game", and have slowly eroded the SL residents ability to create. At one point the new LL viewer even hid the creation tools, and focused on facebook like chat-crap. So, new SL residents couldn't easily learn to create. LL doesn't understand their own product. LL focused on having SL be a "business meeting" place, an "education" place, and so on. They've chased "success" that they see with other systems, games, and platforms, when all along they had (have!) a winner.

Ren Toxx wrote: If clunky graphics were the key to success, Habbo Hotel would be even more popular than Minecraft, and WoW would’ve practically ceased to exist. It's not about the clunkiness. It's about the ability to create. Pam's point is that the clunky graphics do not hinder people from wanting to participate. People care less about the graphics, than they do about being able to create. LL doesn't understand this.

Bree Giffen wrote: SL is nothing like Sony Home. Sony Home was purely content made by the company. SL is not like Minecraft either. Minecraft is designed a whole lot better. That's why it was sold for billions. Pamela was using those as an analogy, not direct comparison. Her point: Having a platform that allows everyone to create, is worth more money. LL has gone in the opposite direction, as the SL platform has become harder for people to create, thus lessening the *draw. * The draw is the ability to create!

The Science Circle Presents: Science Friday: 11 AM - 1 PM Today at Science Friday: 1. Do Chimps Have Culture? 2. Mining the Internet for Clues to Chinese Censorship 3. Dance and Physics Collide in –Quantum- 4. A Whiff of What’s to Come: What Sense of Smell Says About Health 5. Community Labs Practice Do-It-Yourself Biology 6. Catching a Glimpse of an Eclipse Come for the fabulous weekly get-together, listen, discuss, and enjoy your Science fix! http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Shamash/49/55/22 Join us! Start your weekend with good fellowship and conversation. *smiles*

Frostwish wrote: Hi everyone, my name is Yuki. Yuki, you have a good voice! I'm going to share your Youtube channel with some League of Legends fans, and some others. Your voice is better than the original!

Today The Science Circle presents: The Naked Scientists (Radio BBC) Sunday 10 AM - 12 AM SLT This week on the Naked Scientists: 1) 3D printers that can make tiny, nanoscale structures to help build super strong, super light materials - like a brick weighing as much as a feather. 2) We are pushing at the boundaries of science in the search for life beyond Earth. We take a magnifying glass to the big questions: what is life, where can we find it and could ever communicate with it? 3) Scientists have now created a super-strong adhesive substance….inspired by Mussels! Each week the Naked Scientists explore, interview, and discuss relevant topics. Relax with your Sunday coffee or cuppa (tea!), and enjoy discussion with fellow SL residents. Click the link below ▼ ▼ ▼ http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Shamash/49/55/22 Join us for science, discussion, and fellowship.

The Science Circle Presents: Science Friday: 11 AM - 1 PM Today at Science Friday: 1. MAVEN Maneuvers Into Mars’s Orbit 2. Internal Medicine’ Gives a Resident’s Eye View of the Hospital 3. Sprouting a Forest in the City 4. Plant Emissions: How Do Trees Interact With Pollution? 5. Water on Earth Is a Million Years Older Than the Sun 6. Stories to Make You Think BIG Plus: Science Friday Science Club: Observe Everything! Fabulous Friday gathering to listen, discuss and enjoy science! http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Shamash/49/55/22 Join us! Start your weekend with good fellowship and conversation. *smiles* (Also, check out the beautiful sim here, as there are nooks, crannies, cozy spots, and places to explore and hang out : )

Today The Science Circle presents: The Naked Scientists (Radio BBC) Sunday 10 AM - 12 AM SLT Each week the Naked Scientists explore, interview, and discuss relevant topics. Relax with your Sunday coffee or cuppa (tea!), and enjoy discussion with fellow SL residents. Click the link below ▼ ▼ ▼ http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Shamash/49/55/22 Join us for an hour of science, discussion, and fellowship.

The Science Circle Presents: Science Friday: 11 AM - 1 PM Today at Science Friday: 1. The People's March Against Climate Change 2. ‘Dr.Fill’ Vies for Crossword Solving Supremacy 3. Functional Features: The Evolution of the Human Face 4. Shake Your Silk-Maker: The Dance of the Peacock Spider 5. Artificial Sweeteners Might Sour Your Microbiome 6. Dissecting the Politics and Money Behind Health Care Fabulous Friday gathering to listen, discuss and enjoy science! http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Shamash/49/55/22 Join us! Start your weekend with good fellowship and conversation. *smiles* (Also, check out the beautiful sim here, as there are nooks, crannies, cozy spots, and places to explore and hang out : )

jwjaii wrote: Where do I find the caspervend? He is an honest seller ? Casper is honest, but he's not the seller. He just makes the vendor.

TheRealKarenEliot wrote: I don't know, if you are still working on the issue, but this might be interesting for you: http://kareneliot.de/projects/anarchotopia.html “Anarchotopia” is a virtual island in Second Life, providing free space for anybody. Users are allowed to build whatever they like, in any style or size they wish. Since land in Second Life is very expensive, this seems to be a great gift. But be aware: The space is limited and everyone can delete any objects or eject other avatars. The emerging picture will show, whether people would fight each other or live together in peace and create a beautiful place in a shared area. Hmm, in a anarchy situation people would arm themselves, and protect their land, and family (core groups) So, the situation where "anyone" can delete or eject won't hold true for all over. To me anarchy means without a "public" enforced government. But, doesn't mean that individuals wouldn't have the ability to prevent others from taking their belongings, etc. (deleting their objects) (But, an aside: I think people (in general) are inherently good, and if given the opportunity, will choose to cooperate for mutual benefit, so anarchy has a chance to be a positive. It's how human society evolved.)

TheYoungMan wrote: Their discrimination against avatars is Satan's word. The funniest thing I've read in a long time! *laughs* *readies my pitchfork.....finger on the eject button* ; )

Today The Science Circle presents: The Naked Scientists (Radio BBC) Sunday 10 AM - 11 AM SLT Each week the Naked Scientists explore, interview, and discuss relevant topics. Relax with your Sunday coffee or cuppa (tea!), and enjoy discussion with fellow SL residents. Click the link below ▼ ▼ ▼ http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Shamash/49/55/22 Join us for an hour of science, discussion, and fellowship.

Derek Torvalar wrote: https://twitter.com/CaitlinTobias/status/510240524754628608 Buh Bye B Hmm, well if Ebbe is going to fix the mistake with Caitykins, then good. But, what really needs done is the avatar name needs to be changed. That's an egregiously offensive name.

ZyklonBee wrote: It was always a risk, Ive used this handle for about 3 years now. Never caused a problem.. But in retrospec I should of make it something alittle less risky.. But without the risk there really is no pay off. Im glad some of you understand the underlaying meaning Oh, hell no. What pay off? To offend people?! The only meaning I understand here is that you've deliberately picked an offensive name and gotten away with it for 3 years.

Perrie Juran wrote: In the new world mabe we'll all be assimilated and only have numbers. Shut up number six. They're watching you.

Amethyst Jetaime wrote: You may find this thread interesting http://community.secondlife.com/t5/General-Discussion-Forum/Postmoderna-SL-2014-Resident-Demographic-Survey-Results-Part-1/m-p/2806582 Of course it is a limited sample of self selected people that took the survey and couldn't be considered scientific by any means but the results showing age groups are interesting . Yes, from that survey: "To gather data, I placed survey terminals at the Postmoderna SL HQ location inside of Second Life, dance venues, the Second Life 11th Community Birthday Celebration (SL11B) and on the community forums. During that time, I was able to capture 119 completed surveys." So, *limited information. Here's some data from 2008, which I think is a more accurate reflection of SL demographics. http://nwn.blogs.com/nwn/2011/03/gen-y-demographics-in-second-life-43-.html *(I've never heard of Postmoderna SL before, rarely go to dance venues, and didn't go to SLB11. There are probably a higher percentage of SL residents that fall into this category, than that of the 119 survey takers)

11 AM -1 PM SLT! ~ Science Friday! Group Listen & Discuss! The Science Circle Presents: Science Friday: 11 AM - 1 PM Today at Science Friday: 1. Keeping an Eye on Eruptions Around the World 2. A Jovian Moon With Earth-Like Tectonics 3. Understanding the Urban Ecosystem 4. Can Conservation Efforts Save the Birds? 5. After 40 Years, a Blue Whale Population Bounces Back 6. The Science of ‘Sameness’: Developing Generic Medications Fabulous Friday gathering to listen, discuss and enjoy science! http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Shamash/49/55/22 Join us! Start your weekend with good fellowship and conversation. *smiles*

Today The Science Circle presents: The Naked Scientists (Radio BBC) Sunday 10 AM - 11 AM SLT Each week the Naked Scientists explore, interview, and discuss relevant topics. Relax with your Sunday coffee or cuppa (tea!), and enjoy discussion with fellow SL residents. Click the link below ▼ ▼ ▼ http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Shamash/49/55/22 (*Note: Avatars need to be clothed, as the sim is Mature ; ) Join us for an hour of science, discussion, and fellowship.

Tzu Tison wrote: You make a very good point. I use FireStorm. It something I'm going to closely consider doing. Thank you Yes, do what Sassy suggested. Also, I'd be happy to add to the AR's if you send me a LM inworld. Other people probably would too.

✪ ~ ~ The Royal Sailing Club & Marina! ~~ ✪ ✪ ~ ~ Inaugural Nautical Party! ~ On the Marina Boardwalk! ~~ ✪ ▣▶ SUNDAY - Sept 7th ▣▶ 2 - 4 PM SLT ▣▶ Themed music! Sailing songs, sea shanties, and all manner of Sea Songs! ▣▶ Celestiall Nightfire (me ; ) As your Sailing Savvy DJ! ▣▶ Dress: Nautical, Sailing, and all sea worthy attire encouraged! http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Scarfiotti/152/140/23

walterwhiteSr wrote: Found a DJ, after suggestions from friends, this forum, and other DJs sending people, the only one that worked out , was my GF and I hitting the clubs at the hours of our party and seeing who we liked best and finding out if they were available. So it was audition as we listened to them during their gig shift. Next time we will know this and do it several weeks in advance.. I think we will be very happy with our choice he spent time with us, his DJ shift was fun and good music, and was helpful planning our party.. Hi Walter! Yes, great to talk to you inworld. Plus, I did remember you from when I played your request at Toby's! *laughs* I'm glad you found someone who will work out for you! Happy partying on Sunday! : )

11 AM -1 PM SLT! ~ Science Friday! Group Listen & Discuss! The Science Circle Presents: Science Friday: 11 AM - 1 PM Today at Science Friday: 1. Supermassive Dinosaur Would Have ‘Feared Nothing’ 2. To Master Test Material, Give Your Brain a Break 3. The Wilderness Act Turns 50 4. From Exotic Garden to Eco-Haven 5. Hello, Stranger, Wanna Share a Cab? 6. Randall Munroe Asks, ‘What If?’ (Oooh!! XKCD guy! Yay! : ) Fabulous Friday gathering to listen, discuss and enjoy science! http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Shamash/49/55/22 Join us! *smiles*