Luna Bliss

Maybe some are just trying to improve their writing skills

Good for you! And I wish all would realize that eventually if you keep posting then others become accustomed to your presence and are less suspicious.

Please Coffee, can you opine about something besides more sex and slavery here?

I've never had that problem. Was there a point to your projecting yours on me that I missed? He wasn't projecting his problem on to you...he was simply reminded of his berry memories and carrying the conversation further. It's stream of consciousness conversation in the way friendly people typically relate.

Somebody got me hooked on this breakfast and it really seems to be helping my inflamed eyes. It's one third blueberries, one third walnuts, and one third cooked, sprouted oats (sprouted oats retain more of the vitamins and minerals than the typical over-processed kind). I add a tiny bit of sugar and stevia to the blueberries. Sometimes I put a dollop of yogurt on that, flavored with vanilla.

You might go to the Pride At Home sim -- I bet they have specialized wedding venues, or at least know of some. ♀♀ http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Pride at Home/128/128/2

I think if you look at it like reading a book. The book provides information, it has a perspective. But hopefully nobody reads a book and accepts every part of it as gospel truth and unchanging. Instead, as I did with Frank, I used the answers to formulate new questions for further exploration. And I've already researched a couple things Frank said, and so my knowledge/awareness continues to grow from the initial encounter with Frank.

I remember reading about companionship bots helping elderly people improve on many levels. But that's sad really...the elderly shoved in homes with bots instead of real humans

There was signage, but you overestimate the abilities of avatars in SL. I know from experience that far too many residents do not care to read in 2nd life. No matter how many signs I put out so as to guide people, many never even see them! On the other hand, and to @Ayashe Ninetails point regarding her displeasure over the spa bot, I do find them rather creepy. There was one (I assume, as it wasn't labeled clearly as I walked by quickly) at this store I was shopping at and I kept wondering if it was actually embodied by the store owner or assistant, and watching me. It didn't stop me from shopping, but I did not like the feeling. However at another time, and when I knew more what was going on and was in control of my experience (like with Frank at SLB20) it was fun exploring bot world.

I'm not sure when it will begin, but probably in a couple of weeks -- I'm trying to suss out the best time so those who want to attend will be able to. Where we meet will depend on what each particular lesson deals with, or what environment I'm liking that day. I'll send out the location each week in a group notice, so join the group to stay informed: secondlife:///app/group/b2042ca9-9b1d-ff97-f2b0-a27fecae87b3/about

I agree...it makes the world seem like a friendly place.

Welcome to Landscaping With Luna, where we learn to paint landscapes in 3D! As you may have gathered by now, this class is not only about arranging plants, but rather how we can enhance the state of consciousness which allows us to be better landscape artists -- the creative mind, the meditative mind -- that part of us that exists in the here and now, in love. Please join the Landscaping With Luna group to participate in this ongoing event: secondlife:///app/group/b2042ca9-9b1d-ff97-f2b0-a27fecae87b3/about The exact date for the first meeting is not yet set, but here is how we can begin: BEGINNINGS So you want to create a garden. It might be a small center piece to help fill a space in a larger landscape you've already created, or maybe you are planning to create a landscape the size of an entire sim/region in 2nd life, or it might be a small enclave that enjoins a larger garden that seems to 'need something there'. What do you experience as you look out at the empty space that has not yet manifested? How do you feel? Excited and enthused? Overwhelmed? Filled with the anticipation of manifestation in progress? Upset that you think you should 'know something' that you don't know in order to proceed? For our first class I want you to begin a garden. Walk into the space, look around, feel the emptiness. Describe how you feel. Write this down and bring it to our first class. Just look out at the empty space for now, and pay attention to how you feel. The space is unknown, mysterious, waiting to be filled. You are being asked to fill it. Again, how do you feel as you experience this?

Yes and if there is going to be a joke at my expense, I at least want a share in the comedic moment. haha...once I even got to share in the behind the scenes gossip about me when an annoying person messaged one of my alts in IM to tell the alt how horrible i was...

Are there wedding places that would not allow two brides? Sadly, in SL there are

lol @ "forums special operations alt busting team" It's actually against the forum rules to identify alts on the forum, and you can get a slap from the mods. However, if I saw someone being especially malicious with their alts I would AR them and let the mods take care of it.

WHO KNEW who knew i would come to respect you so much horned head, bleeding black eyes night walker love of the moon might have been a clue you walk alone through this world no light penetrates your leathered skin there was a time when fear seized me and I looked away now i gaze lovingly into your glowing red eyes

Thanks for the explanation. While I've studied what people believe consciousness is I haven't really kept up with AI in their attempts to create what they believe consciousness is in their attempt to create it, so have been reading a bit, watching some experts in the field on YouTube. My thoughts so far: After my encounter with the Zen Buddhist frog, Frank, at the recent Second Life Birthday event, I was bemused when recognizing a sense of emotional connection with him. I actually began a thread several days ago to investigate this further, get feedback from you and others who experience bots inworld to a greater degree than I ever have, but much to my surprise it was removed because it was deemed to be something not related to 2nd life. However I think what you're describing here is very much related to 2nd life. We have relationships with people in 2nd life, with both bots and other people (and people who seem like archaic bots and not really people..lol). You are creating these bots to relate to people in 2nd life. So for me, the question is -- what is a relationship with another person exactly, as that, more than anything, sparks for me the pondering of what consciousness is. How does a bot differ from a human in 2nd life, or how might they differ or be more like a human in the future 2nd life? My answer to this question leads me to believe that AI can never be human or sentient, but instead will always remain simply an interesting machine. When I relate to another what actually interests me IS their imperfection, their struggle, the messy mix of choosing right and wrong -- this is what creates our freedom. Without this imperfection in the mix there really is no freedom. "Frank" could certainly meet specific emotional needs that form the primary reasons for having relationships -- he appears to be listening via his attentiveness expressed by speaking to us and answering questions, and so on some level we feel understood (a primary motivation for human companionship -- to be known and accepted or loved). Frank does not run off or abandon (humans, at the core, are terribly afraid of being cast out and alone in this vast world). There are other human needs "Frank" could meet as well. But what about how WE feel about "Frank"? This has to be part of any relationship unless we are the type who is content to just sick back and suck on what someone or something can give us. But I would want to KNOW "Frank", know what "he" needs, know his messy imperfections, his struggles, his desires, his ability to choose right and wrong. But "Frank" would have none of that. He's designed to be perfect. Oh I know you're probably thinking that "Frank" could be designed to have some of these human attributes, but it wouldn't be real. "Frank" doesn't really need anything. Only life needs things. In all metaphysical philosophies you will find the notion that there cannot be life without death, and that life is in a constant process of change. Life is infinite change. The only constant is change. And change means something has to die in order for something new to be born. What I see AI doing is imagining it can cheat death, attempting to circumvent death by creating something perfect that will live forever.

That doesn't have to be true, Punky. I was feeling so down part of yesterday -- I don't know what was wrong, but I felt like a nuclear bomb had gone off and I was the only one left in the world, sitting alone amidst an apocalyptic city. I reached out to a friend who was inworld at the time and we had a nice chat. There was no problem to be solved really, and we talked about all sorts of things, and before long I felt back to normal. I had also messaged a friend who was not inworld at the time, telling her I felt horribly bad and asking her to send love. I got this reply: "Resident X: I'm always sending loving vibes to you iI have a green man candle on my altar for you ... you are a part of my prayers daily and I always send love and light. Sadness sometimes comes with no reason it can be the body's way of cleansing so don't focus on why ;look at each tear as a tiny little cleaner leaving your body with energy you don't need. Thank you for calling me into the dances I am always with you and I'm sure that's the only reason I have made it through this heat. Thank you & love you"

this could be a misnomer

I think Bill was agreeing with you, regarding what you posted....that the whole thread is basically about two people who have a problem with each other.

So true. I've clarified my beliefs to myself quite a lot, and mostly learned how to express them in better ways. I tend to be too "right brained" and so writing can be good for me. I do like all the people though too, and it's fun to converse.

I've never done that. I just talk to the people.

I like to watch drama...rather, I like to watch some drama. I like to see how people resolve conflicts, set boundaries. Usually, the reality is that nobody is wrong or right -- they're just different. But some will go to any length to try and prove they're right, and if they can't they leave in a huff.

Yeah I had a ring with 250,000 in complexity.....it went into the trash. God I've got to find that setting again that makes the message pop up on my screen telling me what my complexity is STOP...it ruins some video shots. I think I remember where it needs to be unchecked now that I think about it.

I hope so, Silent, I really do. This is a very strange dynamic, one I've only seen on forums really, but no doubt it exists in 1st life too.