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RANDOM THOUGHT ON AN ARCANE TEXTURE, CREEPY NEIGHBORS, CREATIVITY and INTEGRITY PART II TWO (ELECTRIC BOOGALOO)
RANDOM THOUGHT ON AN ARCANE TEXTURE, CREEPY NEIGHBORS, CREATIVITY and INTEGRITY
When we last left my meandering rant, i mentioned that my landlord and (Undecel Masala at Masala Estates!) regarding two regions that had popped up right next to mine. I was "Avedon Park" and they were Avedon Forest and another name. When I explained that I had no relation at all to the owners of those regions, my landlord and HERO was kind enough to lift my region up and move it elsewhere. Apparently, they were just trying to copy as much of my whole damn region as they could. And soon enough, a region pops up using the same naming concept as me. (Avedon Park, How about Avedon's Peak? Mark's Park? or Avedon Place? Oh well. As so many like to argue, this is how we roll in OS and it "happens all the time". The saddest part is that these are people I associate with and consider friends!
Jump ahead only a month or so later that I started releasing the history or "lore" I have created and posting it here for people to enjoy. It is an overall narrative that applies not only to the region in OS but is also being used as part of a graphic novel, artwork, and music. It was less than a week that a similar "history' with just a minor change or two popped up at the previously mentioned region.
Anyone who says copying is the best form of flattery should be stripped naked, tied to the back of a truck, and drug down a main street.) Again, you can make endless arguments about how "everyone does it" "that is how OS works" and "no laws are being broken" (though I am learning fast that is questionable!). The point is that it shows a complete lack of INTEGRITY. It is such a shitty thing to do, especially in OS, where you are not likely to make any sort of financial gain from it, you are just doing it for "likes" and laziness.
But enough whinging. What can you really do about any of this? Well, after some research, I probably more than you think, especially if you live in the US.
First, say something! Even if you end up being wrong, it is important to publicly express your feelings on the issue and explain your work.
Second, Copywrites and protection through the DMCA are fairly easy and cheap (ie Free) to acquire. You can file for protection yourself for free, OR you can find someone who is already protected and simply absorb your content into their protection. And in the US you often don't have to file ANYTHING to be protected if your idea has been completed and made public, you can seek DMCA protections.
Now, and here we go back to just needing some integrity.
Idea vs. Expression:
Ideas themselves cannot be copyrighted. This means that the core concept or plot of your project cannot be exclusively protected by copyright.
However, the expression of that idea—how you write it down, how you present it, and certain details or traits—can be protected. (This is the future path I am walking but you should choose what works for you)
Also, OSGrid and other grids need to do more to police themselves. Know the difference between BOB Q Guy buying an item in SL or Kitely, copying it and bringing into Open Sim, and handing it out, as compared to someone just taking a person's work without payment or permission, and then claiming it as their own idea or concept. And don't assist them by allowing them to use your website and tools to promote a hijacked concept.
And finally, when it happens just speak out. you will take hell for it and you might even be WRONG, but speak up and let people know this hurts you.
and wow, did I just ramble on or what?? Sorry about that, but I do think there is a possible "integrity deficit" in our house and it would be up to us each to change that. I now climb off my teeny tiny soapbox and just wish you ALL a happy weekend. Feel free to come by Avedon Park and visit. We welcome everyone.
S.
RANDOM THOUGHT ON AN ARCANE TEXTURE, CREEPY NEIGHBORS, CREATIVITY and INTEGRITY
When we last left my meandering rant, i mentioned that my landlord and (Undecel Masala at Masala Estates!) regarding two regions that had popped up right next to mine. I was "Avedon Park" and they were Avedon Forest and another name. When I explained that I had no relation at all to the owners of those regions, my landlord and HERO was kind enough to lift my region up and move it elsewhere. Apparently, they were just trying to copy as much of my whole damn region as they could. And soon enough, a region pops up using the same naming concept as me. (Avedon Park, How about Avedon's Peak? Mark's Park? or Avedon Place? Oh well. As so many like to argue, this is how we roll in OS and it "happens all the time". The saddest part is that these are people I associate with and consider friends!
Jump ahead only a month or so later that I started releasing the history or "lore" I have created and posting it here for people to enjoy. It is an overall narrative that applies not only to the region in OS but is also being used as part of a graphic novel, artwork, and music. It was less than a week that a similar "history' with just a minor change or two popped up at the previously mentioned region.
Anyone who says copying is the best form of flattery should be stripped naked, tied to the back of a truck, and drug down a main street.) Again, you can make endless arguments about how "everyone does it" "that is how OS works" and "no laws are being broken" (though I am learning fast that is questionable!). The point is that it shows a complete lack of INTEGRITY. It is such a shitty thing to do, especially in OS, where you are not likely to make any sort of financial gain from it, you are just doing it for "likes" and laziness.
But enough whinging. What can you really do about any of this? Well, after some research, I probably more than you think, especially if you live in the US.
First, say something! Even if you end up being wrong, it is important to publicly express your feelings on the issue and explain your work.
Second, Copywrites and protection through the DMCA are fairly easy and cheap (ie Free) to acquire. You can file for protection yourself for free, OR you can find someone who is already protected and simply absorb your content into their protection. And in the US you often don't have to file ANYTHING to be protected if your idea has been completed and made public, you can seek DMCA protections.
Now, and here we go back to just needing some integrity.
Idea vs. Expression:
Ideas themselves cannot be copyrighted. This means that the core concept or plot of your project cannot be exclusively protected by copyright.
However, the expression of that idea—how you write it down, how you present it, and certain details or traits—can be protected. (This is the future path I am walking but you should choose what works for you)
Also, OSGrid and other grids need to do more to police themselves. Know the difference between BOB Q Guy buying an item in SL or Kitely, copying it and bringing into Open Sim, and handing it out, as compared to someone just taking a person's work without payment or permission, and then claiming it as their own idea or concept. And don't assist them by allowing them to use your website and tools to promote a hijacked concept.
And finally, when it happens just speak out. you will take hell for it and you might even be WRONG, but speak up and let people know this hurts you.
and wow, did I just ramble on or what?? Sorry about that, but I do think there is a possible "integrity deficit" in our house and it would be up to us each to change that. I now climb off my teeny tiny soapbox and just wish you ALL a happy weekend. Feel free to come by Avedon Park and visit. We welcome everyone.
S.
 | Verna Avril: I total agree with all your statements ..... they can hunt and shop and go to all trouble to get things and peoples regions should be safe from copy especially either copy all the best stu... 2 years ago |
RANDOM THOUGHT ON AN ARCANE TEXTURE, CREEPY NEIGHBORS, CREATIVITY and INTEGRITY
Was reading the back and forth of the infamous "arcane texture on my dance floor" with some interest. I have no connection to anyone involved, including Marianna, but this quote from her post hit home with me:
" they're not just copying pixels—they're co-opting the creative vision and storytelling of the original artist. They're diluting the integrity of the work and robbing it of its unique identity."
That is a huge problem for any creator, from Taylor Swift (who has to re-record her entire library after getting it stolen out from under her), all the way down to the poor guy who created that arcane texture god knows how many years ago years that probably 100 people have used without permission. From all indications, it is truly a bad problem in Open Sim. I wager this is why many artists who support themselves by their work or who want their ideas protected are hesitant to invest time or money into the "wild west' of OSGrid or open sim in general. To reiterate, I am not talking about copying an object or texture or pulling something from Second Life and redoing it. There are legitimate reasons for this. We are talking about the stealing of narrative and overall concepts that an individual created. Basically stealing someone's dream that they have risked sharing with the world.
Here is a small example:
It was only months ago I arrived in OS and decided to open up a small space on the OSGrid, Avedon Park. It was only days after that I was contacted by my landlord (Shout out to Undecel Masala at Masala Estates! THE BEST VIRTUAL LAND PROVIDER IN THE WORLD) regarding two regions that had popped up right next to mine....to be continued.
Was reading the back and forth of the infamous "arcane texture on my dance floor" with some interest. I have no connection to anyone involved, including Marianna, but this quote from her post hit home with me:
" they're not just copying pixels—they're co-opting the creative vision and storytelling of the original artist. They're diluting the integrity of the work and robbing it of its unique identity."
That is a huge problem for any creator, from Taylor Swift (who has to re-record her entire library after getting it stolen out from under her), all the way down to the poor guy who created that arcane texture god knows how many years ago years that probably 100 people have used without permission. From all indications, it is truly a bad problem in Open Sim. I wager this is why many artists who support themselves by their work or who want their ideas protected are hesitant to invest time or money into the "wild west' of OSGrid or open sim in general. To reiterate, I am not talking about copying an object or texture or pulling something from Second Life and redoing it. There are legitimate reasons for this. We are talking about the stealing of narrative and overall concepts that an individual created. Basically stealing someone's dream that they have risked sharing with the world.
Here is a small example:
It was only months ago I arrived in OS and decided to open up a small space on the OSGrid, Avedon Park. It was only days after that I was contacted by my landlord (Shout out to Undecel Masala at Masala Estates! THE BEST VIRTUAL LAND PROVIDER IN THE WORLD) regarding two regions that had popped up right next to mine....to be continued.
| | Marianna: I have always been a Swiftie, thank you. https://youtu.be/o5SQIECedTY?si=TG4lc5d3xzJPHO8e 2 years ago |
hey folks starting soon we will have grand opening of paranormal club and beneath the deep blue sea 2 venus one loaded with mystery the other under water with the fishes come on over and visit for a splasing great time
Today I would like to talk to you about Hypergrid Games in AvatarLife.
Many times there has been talk of grids that have been improperly and unjustifiably advertised on Opensimworld in a misleading way, I don't understand how AvatarLife is still present here.
First of all, they don't have an open grid to Hypergrid; AvatarLife users, just like what happened in the past with Avitron, do not accept HG connections, neither outgoing nor incoming, yet they are FULL of things coming from Opensimulator (probably their team can go out for shopping...), from bodies to clothes to much more.
Furthermore, the region that is being advertised here is totally inappropriate, not only because it is unreachable for users, but also because it shows as reachable and instead requires registration (this can be read in the comments of the region).
To activate an account to purchase virtual currency, you also have to provide them with a document (something that not even Second Life requires unless in particular cases where it is really necessary).
No respect for privacy on the website, disregarding international laws.
There are plenty of Opensimulator grids that offer casinos where you can play safely and legally; one of these is for example Wolf Territories Grid, but there are others as well, while AvatarLife seems to have very little in terms of legitimacy, there are no official licenses for the use of currency in line with European laws, and some time ago there was a rather suspicious document regarding the validity of their RNG (Random Number Generator), which usually applies to European Video Lotteries and has little to do with Opensimulator scripts or LSL in general.
It would be interesting to understand, since there is no declared company behind this grid, with what legal premise (with servers based in England and therefore under English jurisdiction) they can be sure to be compliant.
But what surprises me the most is that the internal team is the same as AviTron's, and the modus operandi is the same; they take ideas from other platforms (and propose them in a borderline absurd way) both technically and architecturally.
So, I don't understand how their region is still allowed to be listed for advertising if they have little to do with HG.
Do you think they can be trusted? Not for me.
I have advised many to block incoming and outgoing connections from this grid, just as it happened with Avitron; users won't suffer from it since they can't travel in HG, only their staff members who go around taking things from Opensim and then passing through other grids will be affected, so blocking them to some extent seems reasonable, and if I were you, I would do it.
I would like some explanations on this matter, perhaps, so if I am mistaken, they can demonstrate their truths here.
Many times there has been talk of grids that have been improperly and unjustifiably advertised on Opensimworld in a misleading way, I don't understand how AvatarLife is still present here.
First of all, they don't have an open grid to Hypergrid; AvatarLife users, just like what happened in the past with Avitron, do not accept HG connections, neither outgoing nor incoming, yet they are FULL of things coming from Opensimulator (probably their team can go out for shopping...), from bodies to clothes to much more.
Furthermore, the region that is being advertised here is totally inappropriate, not only because it is unreachable for users, but also because it shows as reachable and instead requires registration (this can be read in the comments of the region).
To activate an account to purchase virtual currency, you also have to provide them with a document (something that not even Second Life requires unless in particular cases where it is really necessary).
No respect for privacy on the website, disregarding international laws.
There are plenty of Opensimulator grids that offer casinos where you can play safely and legally; one of these is for example Wolf Territories Grid, but there are others as well, while AvatarLife seems to have very little in terms of legitimacy, there are no official licenses for the use of currency in line with European laws, and some time ago there was a rather suspicious document regarding the validity of their RNG (Random Number Generator), which usually applies to European Video Lotteries and has little to do with Opensimulator scripts or LSL in general.
It would be interesting to understand, since there is no declared company behind this grid, with what legal premise (with servers based in England and therefore under English jurisdiction) they can be sure to be compliant.
But what surprises me the most is that the internal team is the same as AviTron's, and the modus operandi is the same; they take ideas from other platforms (and propose them in a borderline absurd way) both technically and architecturally.
So, I don't understand how their region is still allowed to be listed for advertising if they have little to do with HG.
Do you think they can be trusted? Not for me.
I have advised many to block incoming and outgoing connections from this grid, just as it happened with Avitron; users won't suffer from it since they can't travel in HG, only their staff members who go around taking things from Opensim and then passing through other grids will be affected, so blocking them to some extent seems reasonable, and if I were you, I would do it.
I would like some explanations on this matter, perhaps, so if I am mistaken, they can demonstrate their truths here.
| | Panthera Mayor: AvatarLife Grid is a closed grid and cannot hg there or out of there. 2 years ago |
Current Land Pricing
https://www.wolf-grid.com/index.php?f=ns
Proud of our overhaul of the gaming region at Hypergrid Games ! Take a look at the 360 image on our profile :) Welcome for all games lovers; just make yourself an account in 5 minutes at: https://www.avatarlife.com/
Just to be clear, I have always pursued my own ideas in my work and have never been interested in replicating what others have done. Because of that my work is easily identifiable wherever it is on the hypergrid. So when I heard that I had stolen someone else's idea for a dance floor I laughed. Pictured above is an event at my Aeroclub on July 13th, 2018 on Bill Blight's old grid (OpensimLife), now gone since he retired. I was using arcane textures on dance floors even back then. When I built the Lotus Club early last year on Luxor I created a similar dance floor because that's what I liked. And no, it would never bother me that someone else got a similar idea on their own. I remember when Essensual bought my Grand Ballroom then invited me over to see it. She had completely remodeled it into a gorgeous Art Deco style. I could still see my objects and textures but I loved how she creatively rearranged everything and added in some of her own textures. That's the way it should be in Opensim.
| | Nico Kalani: I'm going to sue the Munchkins for putting an occult symbol on their floor. :) https://tinyurl.com/4nkcj4tk 2 years ago |
I have new requests for new charm bracelets. Themes are fun, especially for events. If you would like a special bracelet designed for your grid just IM with the details https://three.hills.grid.outworldz.net/index.php/monentes-... Thank you for all the IM and support! It is always such an inspiration reading your notes, thank you I love you too 𖨆♡𖨆
| | Marianna: A recent IM asked "What is a good resource for mesh clothing. I will post here so that you can refer back to this post for the links-----> To the dudes out there saying we need more clothes for the g... 2 years ago |
Ataraxia EEP be amazed hop://pangeagrid.de:8002/Immersive%205/1041/1044/23
I am old :) I don't care! So I really don't care what you think :) I may not have seen "attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion" but I've seen and done some stuff that doesn't involve sitting and whining in a text box. So have your pale fun or wake up and make a POSITIVE difference :)
Love to all
Love to all
| | Arielle: Getting older is mandatory but getting wiser is optional. 2 years ago |
Zoree is on stage entertaining us till 2pm grid.. come enjoy her beautiful voice. DJ Essensual will be playing after.
Zoree Jupiter Live
1:00pm at The Triannon Ballroom
Friendly crowd and music variety according to your requests.
Looking forward to having you join us :)
Attire: Formal
hg.trianon-world.com:18002:Trianon Complex
1:00pm at The Triannon Ballroom
Friendly crowd and music variety according to your requests.
Looking forward to having you join us :)
Attire: Formal
hg.trianon-world.com:18002:Trianon Complex
Freitag 1.3.2024
Rock-House (512)
mit DJ Anachron
Beginn 19:00 Uhr
Triples*
* Heisst: Dem DJ ist kein Thema eingefallen.
Da hat er dann in seinem Archiv wahllos ein paar Schubladen aufgezogen
und aus jeder 3 Lieder genommen ...
Und so wurde aus Diesem und Jenem eine Playlist.
Und der Dj sah was er geschaffen hatte.
Und er sah, dass es gut war!
Ende wie immer um Mitternacht
Hypergrid : dorenas-world.de:8002:Nihilon
Rock-House (512)
mit DJ Anachron
Beginn 19:00 Uhr
Triples*
* Heisst: Dem DJ ist kein Thema eingefallen.
Da hat er dann in seinem Archiv wahllos ein paar Schubladen aufgezogen
und aus jeder 3 Lieder genommen ...
Und so wurde aus Diesem und Jenem eine Playlist.
Und der Dj sah was er geschaffen hatte.
Und er sah, dass es gut war!
Ende wie immer um Mitternacht
Hypergrid : dorenas-world.de:8002:Nihilon
| | Carmen Jewel: I never tire of looking at pics of virtual beauty :) 2 years ago |
I needed to create a car spawner/rezzer for my city (since I can't allow a single space for rez items), so I needed to code this, which allows you to configure cars to be rezzed on designed points, it's split into 3:
- Car spawner (parking): must contains the cars available to be spawned, note the name of the item you put there since you'll need to configure it on the rezzer machine
- Rezzer machine: Here it contains 2 notecards: CFG (configuration) and CARLIST (cars to be rezzed)
- Temporary object: It will have the script to rotate and listen the finall call to destroy itself (when moving to other car or reset)
The panels for images can be modified and added several, just look at the config value from there.
It's full perm, copy transfer including the scripts, you can modify it, do whatever, if you do a modification remember to keep the credits.
It's the first version, maybe it will have some bugs, but I tried to have the best code quality for it.
If you have a question, or found something remember to contact me.
Once I can, I'll do a better guide (there is one included on the object), you must copy or right click buy it (since the object contains all the scripts, the notecard, rezzer, spawner and instructions)
You can get it on: hg.osgrid.org:80:Ciudad_404_1 on my freebies mall (same landing point)
I used some cars of Prince Armor from his Region as demo and are the ones currently which can be spawned on my city for drive (these are not included, if you like them go to their region ^^)
- Car spawner (parking): must contains the cars available to be spawned, note the name of the item you put there since you'll need to configure it on the rezzer machine
- Rezzer machine: Here it contains 2 notecards: CFG (configuration) and CARLIST (cars to be rezzed)
- Temporary object: It will have the script to rotate and listen the finall call to destroy itself (when moving to other car or reset)
The panels for images can be modified and added several, just look at the config value from there.
It's full perm, copy transfer including the scripts, you can modify it, do whatever, if you do a modification remember to keep the credits.
It's the first version, maybe it will have some bugs, but I tried to have the best code quality for it.
If you have a question, or found something remember to contact me.
Once I can, I'll do a better guide (there is one included on the object), you must copy or right click buy it (since the object contains all the scripts, the notecard, rezzer, spawner and instructions)
You can get it on: hg.osgrid.org:80:Ciudad_404_1 on my freebies mall (same landing point)
I used some cars of Prince Armor from his Region as demo and are the ones currently which can be spawned on my city for drive (these are not included, if you like them go to their region ^^)
| | FreshVirtualWorld: thankyou 2 years ago |
new clothes with hud
hop://astralia.eu:8002/ShoppingCity/94/48/22
| | FreshVirtualWorld: Thankyou. 2 years ago |
| | Blake Hayvenhurst: This is not a rock, this is a tomato behind a rock. Prove me wrong! ;-) 2 years ago |
Thursday 29 February 12-14
90's Hits - DJ Ruth at Angels Club
Dance and chat at legendary Angels Club.
18+ AVs from all Grids welcome, large or small. Ask Jeanne if you wish.
Shemales Ladyboys 18+ M and F Adult Males Females Fairies All are welcome.
Safe for all 18+ - LGBTQAI Adult Region.
The Best Free Shops. Hard to find Athena, Petite, Reborn, Legacy... GRIMM. Free of Course.
No groups are needed as the whole region is 18+. Shop Love Live Play among 18+ Adults.
Homes, Islands, Hideaways. Ask Jeanne.
http://www.caribougrid.com
90's Hits - DJ Ruth at Angels Club
Dance and chat at legendary Angels Club.
18+ AVs from all Grids welcome, large or small. Ask Jeanne if you wish.
Shemales Ladyboys 18+ M and F Adult Males Females Fairies All are welcome.
Safe for all 18+ - LGBTQAI Adult Region.
The Best Free Shops. Hard to find Athena, Petite, Reborn, Legacy... GRIMM. Free of Course.
No groups are needed as the whole region is 18+. Shop Love Live Play among 18+ Adults.
Homes, Islands, Hideaways. Ask Jeanne.
http://www.caribougrid.com
ternity Night Club PROUDLY Presents LIVE Performer Zoree Jupiter! 6-7PM OST GRID TIME!!
*Second Life and First Life as well as having sung at such famous venues as Carnegie Hall, for The Cure, Zoree shares her amazing talent for the poetic, the passionate and the emotion now on stage with her voice.~ R. D. *Performing in Virtual worlds such as Secondlife, Inworldz and Avination since 2009
*Theme: Black VS White!
* Raffle: 6-8PM Is Brought To You By River Island Fashions (Erdette Clarity) A Mesh Black Harness Dress. If You Are Bom You Can Wear Classic Clothes)And Mesh Outfits.HG friendly!!
*COME JOIN US FOR LOADS OF FUN AND LAUGHTER. MEET NEW FRIENDS AND PARTY WITH OLD ONES, TOO. CYA There!
login.digiworldz.com:8002:Rock City
hop://login.digiworldz.com:8002/Rock%20City/866/897/25
x-grid-info://dwg/region/Rock%20City/866/897/25
*Second Life and First Life as well as having sung at such famous venues as Carnegie Hall, for The Cure, Zoree shares her amazing talent for the poetic, the passionate and the emotion now on stage with her voice.~ R. D. *Performing in Virtual worlds such as Secondlife, Inworldz and Avination since 2009
*Theme: Black VS White!
* Raffle: 6-8PM Is Brought To You By River Island Fashions (Erdette Clarity) A Mesh Black Harness Dress. If You Are Bom You Can Wear Classic Clothes)And Mesh Outfits.HG friendly!!
*COME JOIN US FOR LOADS OF FUN AND LAUGHTER. MEET NEW FRIENDS AND PARTY WITH OLD ONES, TOO. CYA There!
login.digiworldz.com:8002:Rock City
hop://login.digiworldz.com:8002/Rock%20City/866/897/25
x-grid-info://dwg/region/Rock%20City/866/897/25
I just caught up with the craziness about Lone stealing a floor from Marianna. Looks like she saw my post yesterday about our first monthly social with a picture of my Lotus Club on Luxor. it has a big circular dance floor with a blue arcane texture. I guess she assumed Lone stole that idea the day before yesterday's event and added to his Social region (which doesn't exist). That picture was from my Gala 6 months ago at the Lotus Club and which I built on Luxor a year ago. I have that same exact texture on one of my hypergates at Luxor. I have used that texture for years. I love arcane textures, especially on floors and ceilings - I have them on a floor in Castle Ceridwen and in my main store in the Magic and Mysteries room.
| | Fred Beckhusen, aka Ferd Frederi: I'm just gonna drop this link here. The above image is from dreamstime.com, the watermarked one is not not useable in any form according to their license. A single use license is normally $25.00... 2 years ago |
tonight at 10.00 pm Latin dance evening for couples in the ballroom, we are waiting for you
When people post private conversations it does get complicated and mixed up. It was never about stealing a texture it is about coming to my Grid long enough to see the idea and take it back with you. Sure you say everyone does it and it is a form of flattery. Luna's texture is not what this is about. Perhaps the most significant aspect of this issue is the theft of ideas. Textures and assets are not just passive elements; they contribute to the overall narrative and aesthetic of a piece. When someone replicates these elements without permission, they're not just copying pixels—they're co-opting the creative vision and storytelling of the original artist. They're diluting the integrity of the work and robbing it of its unique identity.
In the digital age, where content is easily accessible and infinitely replicable, it's crucial to uphold principles of respect, integrity, and ethical conduct. Instead of focusing solely on the act of stealing textures or assets, let's shift our attention to the broader issue of respecting creative ideas and the individuals behind them. Let's foster a culture of collaboration, attribution, and appreciation—a culture where ideas are celebrated, not stolen. Because ultimately, it's not about the texture—it's about the idea. It is not okay to take free items found online and sell them on the Kitely market either. The terms say for personal use, not for commercial. To say well my clients don't know how to create the models so they buy from me, I add my purple textures and they love them. Makes no difference. Not for commercial use means just that. I see one model being sold that is questionable https://www.kitely.com/market/product/50022077/Couple-Figu... Luna shows a license and creator there which conflicts with this https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/art/the-dance-3d-model which clearly states for Private use so which license is accurate? When there is a question as to where the original came from ethically you should not resell it without knowing the original creators TOS.
In the digital age, where content is easily accessible and infinitely replicable, it's crucial to uphold principles of respect, integrity, and ethical conduct. Instead of focusing solely on the act of stealing textures or assets, let's shift our attention to the broader issue of respecting creative ideas and the individuals behind them. Let's foster a culture of collaboration, attribution, and appreciation—a culture where ideas are celebrated, not stolen. Because ultimately, it's not about the texture—it's about the idea. It is not okay to take free items found online and sell them on the Kitely market either. The terms say for personal use, not for commercial. To say well my clients don't know how to create the models so they buy from me, I add my purple textures and they love them. Makes no difference. Not for commercial use means just that. I see one model being sold that is questionable https://www.kitely.com/market/product/50022077/Couple-Figu... Luna shows a license and creator there which conflicts with this https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/art/the-dance-3d-model which clearly states for Private use so which license is accurate? When there is a question as to where the original came from ethically you should not resell it without knowing the original creators TOS.
There is room for Gypsies now.
We have 1st and 2nd floor shared shop spaces available in our mall region that are rent free, we also have private shop space rentals with room to expand. All Shops include a touch TP back to the owner's grid and region to their main shop.
We also have regions available, just ask.
We also have regions available, just ask.
| | Jerralyn Franzic: Haha, Quake inspired duvet! 2 years ago |
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Tranquil quarter-region parcels with waterfront access are available for rent. Enjoy the peaceful water views from your own private sanctuary for just $39 per year.
What Are You Looking For?
After the closing of the much-beloved (and, at times, the much-reviled) Adachi, I thought about opening a place called Not-Adachi. Starting the "What Are You Looking For" group was easier. Now, after just 4 months, we have 78 members. We are the largest and most active group on OWS.
I appreciate the thanks directed my way for starting the group. But the thanks should go to our many helpers. They are the reason What Are You Looking For is such a success. Here are just some of them.
FallenAngel Absent
Star Ravenhurst
Jamie Wright
thedeeferry
Jadwiga Abremović
Jupiter Rowland
Kelso.Uxlay
Serina Gee
Misty Falls
IndigoQueen
Hugabug
Me!
(Forgive me if I've missed including your name).
How great is this group? Someone was looking for an item that could not be found. So a group member made it for them! Come post about items you are, well, looking for. Outfits, builds, shops, services, skills, and so on. And, please, come help.
https://opensimworld.com/groups/1060
After the closing of the much-beloved (and, at times, the much-reviled) Adachi, I thought about opening a place called Not-Adachi. Starting the "What Are You Looking For" group was easier. Now, after just 4 months, we have 78 members. We are the largest and most active group on OWS.
I appreciate the thanks directed my way for starting the group. But the thanks should go to our many helpers. They are the reason What Are You Looking For is such a success. Here are just some of them.
FallenAngel Absent
Star Ravenhurst
Jamie Wright
thedeeferry
Jadwiga Abremović
Jupiter Rowland
Kelso.Uxlay
Serina Gee
Misty Falls
IndigoQueen
Hugabug
Me!
(Forgive me if I've missed including your name).
How great is this group? Someone was looking for an item that could not be found. So a group member made it for them! Come post about items you are, well, looking for. Outfits, builds, shops, services, skills, and so on. And, please, come help.
https://opensimworld.com/groups/1060
| | Tigerkitti Eberdene: I have a new sim called Darkness Falls. i am searching for anything Goth related. Furniture, clothing etc. If anyone has suggestions that would be great. I have modified some furniture I found, and ma... 2 years ago |
Zoree Jupiter Live
2-3:00pm
New Club Fire
Gentle Fire Grid
Semi Casual attire
hop://gentlefire.opensim.fun:8002/gentlefire.opensim.fun%3...
12-2 GRID: DJ HENK AT LOVELY BEACH CLUB
HENK MIXES IT TONIGHT:
Tonight we open our new space
Palms n beach a lovely place
Henk will spin n beat is fast
It's gonna be a total blast
So come to Lovely Club tonight
Evening will be outtasight
HENK MIXES IT TONIGHT:
Tonight we open our new space
Palms n beach a lovely place
Henk will spin n beat is fast
It's gonna be a total blast
So come to Lovely Club tonight
Evening will be outtasight
Something new at the Star Jinn Palisade Mall located on the region Masala Al Kohav! A floating fantasy home compete with garden and teleport access. Three floors and a beautiful modern staircase and all with a very elven touch and a log bridge connecting the garden. Use it for fun, or use it for role playing or just to decorate your fantasy build. It's waiting just for you and it's full perm and free. Blessings and much love, Lavia.
hop://astralia.eu:8002/TierraDeVolcanes/102/283/3226
| | Aurora Starchild: Wow, qué pasadam :O de "chupa la punta!" 2 years ago |
Was eine Nacht …
Volle Bude, volle Bässe, voller DJ 🙂
Es kommt ja vor das meine Mukke den Leuten die Schuhe auszieht,
aber in der verruchten Zappelbude zieht es den Leuten immer die Klamotten aus. 😀
Eine Stunde Vorprogramm, zwei Stunden reguläres Set, eine Stunde Zugabe, man war das geil.
Danke Leute, das wiederholen wir.
... aber seht selbst > https://xenopolias.de/2024/02/27/partyfotos-vom-blue-monda...
Volle Bude, volle Bässe, voller DJ 🙂
Es kommt ja vor das meine Mukke den Leuten die Schuhe auszieht,
aber in der verruchten Zappelbude zieht es den Leuten immer die Klamotten aus. 😀
Eine Stunde Vorprogramm, zwei Stunden reguläres Set, eine Stunde Zugabe, man war das geil.
Danke Leute, das wiederholen wir.
... aber seht selbst > https://xenopolias.de/2024/02/27/partyfotos-vom-blue-monda...
Dancing on the Dock: EDM-Electronic Dance Music with DJ Kith tonight at Hot Daddy's!
Region: Wyldwood Bayou Hot Daddys
Event begins: 2024-02-26 18:00 SLT
Added by: Kith Whitehawk
Details:
DJ Kith loves Electronic Dance Music in all its forms. Like the Blues; EDM has evolved into multiple sub genres and Kith spins them all. Whether your dancing groove is Trance, Techno or Dubstep you'll dig what Kith will be spinning for the Tribe at Hot Daddy's. Dress the part or come as you are; Tribe will guarantee the fun!
wyldwoodbayou.com:8002: Wyldwood Bayou Hot Daddys
Region: Wyldwood Bayou Hot Daddys
Event begins: 2024-02-26 18:00 SLT
Added by: Kith Whitehawk
Details:
DJ Kith loves Electronic Dance Music in all its forms. Like the Blues; EDM has evolved into multiple sub genres and Kith spins them all. Whether your dancing groove is Trance, Techno or Dubstep you'll dig what Kith will be spinning for the Tribe at Hot Daddy's. Dress the part or come as you are; Tribe will guarantee the fun!
wyldwoodbayou.com:8002: Wyldwood Bayou Hot Daddys
Due to rl issues mainly my internet going in and out i am rescheduling tonights seaside karaoke ,,, i will most likely hold it on next monday if they fix the issues completely thanks for your understanding !!hugs Mystic
Yusuf and Kaspian on Sale Day. An invite to a foreigner, what breed of man is the Frenchman?
Mikhelashvili-Abir Clan, the Patriarchs have passed. Sale Day
Back to the carefree time .
Let's shout it out to the world
“Love, Peace and Happiness”
❤ WHO: DJ Nasti
❤ WHAT: ♪ 60's, 70's,
❤ WHERE: ♫ TOSCA ♫
❤ WHEN: 10 SLT !!!!
♫ ♬ ♪♫ ♬ ♪ ♥ ♡ If you′re going to Tosca
Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair
If you're going to Tosca
You′re gonna meet some gentle people there
For those who come to Tosca
Summertime will be a love-in there
In the streets of Tosca
Gentle people with flowers in their hair. ♫ ♬ ♪♫ ♬ ♪ ♥ ♡
TAXI: soul-grid.de:8002:Tosca
We look forward to seeing you
Let's shout it out to the world
“Love, Peace and Happiness”
❤ WHO: DJ Nasti
❤ WHAT: ♪ 60's, 70's,
❤ WHERE: ♫ TOSCA ♫
❤ WHEN: 10 SLT !!!!
♫ ♬ ♪♫ ♬ ♪ ♥ ♡ If you′re going to Tosca
Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair
If you're going to Tosca
You′re gonna meet some gentle people there
For those who come to Tosca
Summertime will be a love-in there
In the streets of Tosca
Gentle people with flowers in their hair. ♫ ♬ ♪♫ ♬ ♪ ♥ ♡
TAXI: soul-grid.de:8002:Tosca
We look forward to seeing you
| | TailorNova: Kultparty trifft auf Kult Djane. Was für eine Megaschöne Flower Power Party im Tosca präsentiert von Nasti. Wenn jemand solch eine Party auf der Berg des Olymps bringen kann wird es nur Nasti Bakerly ... 2 years ago |
The Star Jinn Palisade Mall at dusk - come visit, shop, talk to me about setting up a small shop or even a land transaction because Genesis is where creating starts!! Blessings and much love, Lavia
The first ever Monthly Social for Wolf Territories Grid is today at 11 am grid time (pst) at Luxor in the Lotus Club, and teleport routing will drop you right there. This is a great way to meet residents on the grid and get to know one another and share stories. Greedy tables are set up courtesy of GMInteractive and there's a dance floor as well.
IndigoQueen King will be our DJ for the event which will last 1 1/2-2 hours but everyone can stay as long as you like. Voice will be on for those who prefer. The Luxor region will also be open for those who want to explore together - tour boats are available in multiple locations and hold up to 4 people including the driver. The event is listed on our WT website here: https://www.wolf-grid.com/ under the Events tab, and in the Destination Guide in world.
Here's the limo: hop://grid.wolfterritories.org:8002/Luxor/539/534/97
HG Address is grid.wolfterritories.org:8002:Luxor
IndigoQueen King will be our DJ for the event which will last 1 1/2-2 hours but everyone can stay as long as you like. Voice will be on for those who prefer. The Luxor region will also be open for those who want to explore together - tour boats are available in multiple locations and hold up to 4 people including the driver. The event is listed on our WT website here: https://www.wolf-grid.com/ under the Events tab, and in the Destination Guide in world.
Here's the limo: hop://grid.wolfterritories.org:8002/Luxor/539/534/97
HG Address is grid.wolfterritories.org:8002:Luxor
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 | Tonia Kara 3 hours ago I myself like "Victoria Sponge Cake" on my Birthday! |
 | Dunkan 7 hours ago Nico sounds like a nonce |
 | Arcfury 9 hours ago I once snuck some chocolate marshmallow pinwheels into a movie, but I guess that's not a cake. |
| | Arcfury 10 hours ago What about cupcakes? They are small and can be hidden in a pocket. |
 | Mistressdalgato✦ 10 hours ago I wanted the region with the nurses on it lol |
 | Nico Kalani 10 hours ago We need to ban cakes in OS, especially birthday cakes that celebrate the birth of – wait for it – children! We now have custom agents at our landing zones equipped with specially-made cake detectors. There will be no cakes on my region, you can be sure of that! |
| | Nico Kalani 10 hours ago I'm not going to point out one region, as I'm sure there are others that have shops with items that honor fatherhood. It’s an international tradition, after all. What’s next? Celebrating Mothers and Grandparents? Aunts, and Uncles? Many of these celebrations involve cake. We need to ban cakes in OS! |
| | Mistressdalgato✦ 11 hours ago what is the name of the region nico? |
| | Mistressdalgato✦ 11 hours ago meet and greet party 5-7 dj rich spinning the tunes hop://grid.myvirtualbeach.com:8002/Virtual Beach/50/80/21 |
| | Nico Kalani 12 hours ago There will be nurses on hand at the land zone to fit every AV with permanent chastity devices. |
| | Nico Kalani 12 hours ago I am shocked I tell you. SHOCKED! I found a place with "Father's Day" celebration items. That implies that there are AVs who have spawned child AVs. There might be Mom AVs in OS too! Oh, the horror. From now on, all AVs that can make babies are banned from my region. BANNED! |
 | Jerralyn Franzic 14 hours ago That's great news @Xaviann! Congrats! |
| | Dunkan yesterday this is the most bipolar skiktzo site i've ever used I love loveing with the mentally ill |
 | Xaviann yesterday I'm really happy to say that as a lifetime mental health disability sufferer I have been accepted to become an IMHA! this is the first step to a whole new life for me! |
| | Tonia Kara yesterday Good Morning from here in The UK. Another interesting day on OpenSim! |
 | Speck yesterday Good morning everyone, hope you're all doing ok and at least safe a warm, not everyone can say that so spare them a thought now and then. Have a fun day! :) |
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Tonia Kara 3 hours ago
Well it's always 24°C at my Standalone Grid regions but this looks very interesting to me!
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@dukan it's something else to get this system running aks to spread bad mood and stress everywhere
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Reviews
Little Big City Shopping Mall
@Mistressdalgato @Ellefisch child pornography is being distributed but there is no child pornography being practiced in the region. Please define the ratings more precisely.
Rulus_Kaliopov✦ 22 minutes ago
Factory Connection
Mallani, considere cambiar el servidor, ya que aún autorizado el avatar...no le permite visitar su grid.
OtherLife yesterday
Welcome
I love Chubby's offerings. I always find something new. When I need something, Chubby's has it. Thank you!
5 Stars!!
Arponera Vulcano 2 days ago
Abraham Entertainment Venues
This club is the best and Eagle and Anjolie are really sweet and cool people. Great entertainment. I absolutely suggest checking this place out and their great DJs.
Kamilian 2 days ago
SciattiShopCenter
5 Stars, this place is loaded with goodies. Thanks for sharing.
SheaButter 2 days ago
Little Big City Shopping Mall
There are literal depications of child pornography. Reported to OpenSimWold with screenshots over a month ago and they have done nothing. Its so strange I thought this site stood against this kind of ...
Ellefisch 2 days ago
Balloalmare
Eine traumhaft gestaltete Sim mit mediterranem Flair: lebendige Piazza, Blick aufs Meer und viele liebevolle Details. Perfekt zum Entdecken, Verweilen und Genießen.
LifehavenGrid✦ 3 days ago
Factory Connection
I visited the page to Authorize my AV (HG) three times and the page said "authorized succsessfully", wasted time no access!
Marie✦ 3 days ago