Thanks for the lovely conversation you gave me this morning "Bobby."
[23:24] Bobby III: API Error: The provided API key has an IP address restriction. The originating IP address of the call (159.69.169.110) violates this restriction.

Gridtalkparty am 21.04.2026.
💚Lieben Dank für den wundervollen Abend.💚
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Gridtalk party on April 21, 2026.
💚Thank you so much for the wonderful evening.💚

The OS You On-Line
1. Where can we find the OS you on-line, for example:
*Facebook and Meta-related sites,
*Discord,
*Reddit
*Flikr,
*Bluesky,
*Mastodon,
and others.

2. Can you be a guide for people who want to try one of the platforms?
3. Can you help others with the work of promoting their Grid/Region/Shop/Club, like posting photos, listing events, and the like?

What did I forget to ask? Oh yes! Where can we find you in SL?

**WHO TOLD POLITICS CAN’T BE MIXED WITH OPENSIM?**

Meet **Dorena Verne** — the AI artist sparking conversations across the grid.

She doesn’t sculpt prims. She doesn’t paint textures by hand. Instead, Dorena uses artificial intelligence to generate provocative, politically charged imagery that challenges the status quo. Think hyper-realistic portraits of world leaders in compromising scenarios. Think flags melting into data streams. Think allegories about surveillance, migration, and digital dissent — all rendered in unsettling detail.

Her work has been called **brilliant, dangerous, and deeply controversial**. Some sims ban her exhibits. Others celebrate them as the first true fusion of AI art and in-world political commentary.

Love her or hate her, Dorena Verne proves that OpenSim isn’t just a playground — it’s a podium.

👉 **See the Expo for yourself.** Visit TROMSO SIM, close to TP area go to the library, 1st floor” — and step into the pixels where art, algorithms, and activism collide.

**OpenSimworld. Build. Explore. Agree or Disagree.**

PS1: TROMSO EXPO by DORENA VERNE from APRIL 21st to MAY 21st
PS2: This text was completely generated by AI (DeepSeek)

ANNOUNCEMENT:
working on my latest animesh roaming critters, I found myself in a predicament:
script load on sim would add up crazy with my intended, dozens of animeshies roaming, single, in flock,etc;
I've spent a hidious amount of time to overcome this bottleneck, and....guess what: I'm so close I can smell it ☺
Even more: its no longer 1 roaming and 1 anim script< I combined em into one clean - ZERO ! - lag version.
zero lag?....yes, Ive tested it to the bone:
effectively, script updates 1x per second, so its negligable in terms of impact on any angle;
I have now some 50+ roaming critters in ZweetZ: in the old state, that would lead to some 200 script events per second, or more....
With the new script....its between 5 and 10 in Statistics Bar, but thats the other scripts used in the sim, not the animals:)
and, of course, as far as I can tell now, I could another 50 without my server or sim give a blink!
I'm working hard on finalising it for my shop- unfortunatly, Im depending on chatgpt.....and he drives me bonkers with his hallucinations.
But, Persistence pays off......if you find it hard to believe, do visit my sim and head to the pond in centre of forest.....and after that, leave me review:)
P.S: the development and testing of lowlag script was done with default moving. That last step, upgrading it to KFM ( Key Framed Motion), prooved to be hard....but I got it working. The critters u see in the forest ( and shop) are with the default, but, the swan swimming in the pond, is the first with KFM !. Why kfm? It m,akes for a much smoother motion, no jerks etc . A bit more fine tuning required, then I'll post here when the new ones are available in my shop.

CAS LIVE AT THE GARDEN 11AM GRID TIME AMV 4-21 YOUR LIMO
IF YOUR A GRID HOPPER, COME HAVE SOME FUNNWITH ME!
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Casaenias%20Estate/133/1...
WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU HERE MY FRIENDS! COME ROCK WITH ME!

CAS LIVE AT THE GARDEN 11AM GRID TIME AMV 4-21 YOUR LIMO
IF YOUR A GRID HOPPER, COME HAVE SOME FUNNWITH ME!
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Casaenias%20Estate/133/1...
WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU HERE MY FRIENDS! COME ROCK WITH ME!

Come check out the reimaged Paradise tropical island and resort. What once used to be Paradise Tropical island, now has many more added amenity's including a resort!

I have added boat docks to sail the island and find its many charming areas. There is also a zip line for a fun way to get to the resort.

Also come check out the new floating restaurants! VB Daiquiri paradise has all the island flavors and vibe. Craving something a bit more upscale but still has that island feel, go check out Tiki Terrace. The band is always playing that island feel so you can dance your cares way. The food and drinks are a plus as well.

Corazón del Mar — A Destination, Not Just a Region

Corazón del Mar isn’t just another sim—it’s a full experience. A living, breathing coastal escape where music, culture, and creativity come together the moment you arrive.

Wander cobblestone streets that blend into warm sand, follow the sound of Latin rhythms through the air, and discover something new around every corner. From artisan shops and handcrafted details to street life filled with movement and color, this region was built to be explored—not just visited.

Grab a drink, watch the fire dancer, stop by the chocolatier, the silversmith, or the café. Sit, listen, and take it in. This is the kind of place where time slows down and the atmosphere does the work.

Corazón del Mar is my inworld destination—a place I created to share a feeling, not just a build.

And none of it would shine the way it does without the people who helped shape it.
A heartfelt thank you to Ferd Frederix and Jamie Wright for adding their touch of magic along the way.

If you haven’t been yet, come see it for yourself. three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002:Corazon del Mar

DJ DragonLady - EARLY MORNING BREAKFAST SHOW at Party Stage on Alternate Metaverse : Tue 21st Apr 6:00 AM to Tue 21st Apr 8:00 AM
DJ DragonLady - Dragon loves gothic rock, her sets are lively and often feature the less well known european artists
DJ DragonLady Shinobiaa Carpenoctem, bringing you 2 hours of incredible danceable tunes! Put on your dancing shoes and come on down to The Party Stage at Alternate Metaverse
We are looking forward to seeing you all here :)
Party Stage
Alternate Metaverse is the new landing point, come and make new friends
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/31...

The Lamenticon: Our New amphitheater at Dismayland

Another Chaos Coding Morning =D I am sitting here in "The Silence" at Dismayland with my script editor open... Anyone wanna hang out and discuss some CODE? Are you in the mood for creating digital calamity? Happy Hour starts at 8AM New York Time WEEKDAYS.

When the LIGHT is on... You can bet I am lurking somewhere... Come have FUN and leave REAL LIFE behind!

http://xoaox.de:7000/Dismayland

Wir läuten den Sommer ein.
Last eure Körper Rhytmisch zur Musik bewegen. Damit das Blut in Wallung kommt und wir so die kalte Jahreszeit verscheuchen.
Dj-Sam präsentiert euch Sommerliche Strandmusik.
Am Mittwoch ab 19:oo Uhr auf
soul-grid:8002/Wakawaka Land

Heute Morgen, Fragestunde mit Dorena_AI..

[22:21] Dorena1 Verne: Darf Kunst politische Motive haben?
[22:21] Dorena die Weise: Ja, Kunst darf politische Motive haben – und sie hatte sie in der Geschichte immer wieder.

**Begründung:**

1. **Freiheit der Kunst:**
In modernen Demokratien gilt die Kunstfreiheit als wesentliches Grundrecht (z.B. in Deutschland Artikel 5, Absatz 3 GG). Das bedeutet, Künstler*innen dürfen sich ausdrücken, wie sie möchten – auch politisch.

2. **Geschichtlicher Kontext:**
Schon immer hat Kunst gesellschaftliche und politische Themen aufgegriffen. Denken wir an Banksys Graffiti, Bertolt Brechts Theaterstücke oder Francisco Goyas „Desastres de la Guerra“. Kunst war oft Vehikel für Kritik, Protest oder Visionen des Wandels.

3. **Funktion von Kunst:**
Kunst regt zum Nachdenken an, fordert Diskussionen heraus, hinterfragt Macht und Normen. Sie erlaubt es, schwierige Themen auf emotionale und kreative Art zu vermitteln.

4. **Keine Pflicht, aber Möglichkeit:**
Kunst muss nicht politisch sein – sie kann es aber. Die Offenheit, auch politisch Stellung zu beziehen, ist Teil ihres Wesens.

Die Frage warum aufgrund scheinbarer Neutralität ein Grid meine Werke ablehnt, habe ich mir verkniffen, die Antwort kenne ich selber...
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This morning, Q&A with Dorena_AI...

[10:21 PM] Dorena1 Verne: Is art allowed to have political motives?

[10:21 PM] Dorena the Wise: Yes, art is allowed to have political motives – and it has had them throughout history.

**Justification:**

1. **Freedom of Art:**

In modern democracies, freedom of art is considered a fundamental right (e.g., in Germany, Article 5, Paragraph 3 of the Basic Law). This means that artists are free to express themselves as they wish – including politically.

2. **Historical Context:**

Art has always addressed social and political issues. Think of Banksy's graffiti, Bertolt Brecht's plays, or Francisco Goya's "Disasters of War." Art has often been a vehicle for criticism, protest, or visions of change.


3. **Function of Art:**

Art stimulates thought, provokes discussion, and questions power and norms. It allows difficult topics to be conveyed in an emotional and creative way.

4. **Not an Obligation, but an Option:**

Art doesn't have to be political—but it can be. The openness to taking a political stance is part of its very nature.

I refrained from asking why a grid rejected my work due to its apparent neutrality; I already know the answer...

Hey everyone, next week May 1st I will be on vacation coming back May 11. I am going to Spain, Portugal, Ibiza and Gibraltar UK on a cruise.

During that time i wont be in world much if at all, but if there are any problems with the grid send me a message. I will have internet on and off the ship. Below are the several ways to get in touch. Rocky one will also be around via Team Viewer or Discord.

https://grid.myvirtualbeach.com/jOpensim/index.php/en/cont...

https://discord.gg/m7wKFbew (Mistress Dalgato)

Opensimworld.com ( OSW doesn't lately tell me I have a message)

https://teams.live.com/l/invite/FAAqtwHT0nG9DWT7Qg

Also you can contact me in world


im still here until April 30th but after that, ill see you when i get back.

PS (all system backups have been done including oar backups)

MazebzOS_AVX2-8-0-0-261110235
Previous version we added KDU...which was sl only. Quality of graphics is much better. Also added zoom with alt+Z to the selected object kind of how blender works. I changed my personal to alt+. works pretty good.
In this version I fixed a couple of good bugs
1) killed the spam from the non suitcase inventory folder that overwhelms robust logging. Totally unneccessary being that if you use a suitcase...there is no reason to list it where you are visiting at all bieng that you can't access it anyway!
2) Thank you dan banner for helping me fix AIs error that created a little spam...sl uses it we don't!
https://maze.bz/mazebzviewer.zip

Hey! It's the two year anniversary of this Bad Event Idea. It seemed timely to post it again. And it's one of the best bad event ideas evar! EVAR! See more bad event ideas here: https://opensimworld.com/groups/1062

Bad Event Idea #18: Best In "Who You Hate On OSW And Why."
Come dance and rant about who you hate on OSW and why. The most hateful person at the event wins...something.

DJ Regurge will entertain with the most hated songs from bands like Bucket of Bile, Homicidal Retribution, and Wank For Peace.

Extra credit bonus points if the person you hate is at the event.

Advertisement. Shaman consultation for female tourists. VIP service lasting 4 hours. Includes lunch, bath, bed for relaxation, TV, and massage. The client is entitled to ask 4 questions. Note: Husbands and boyfriends are not allowed inside. They must wait outside. Location: Mysterious Island, no number.

Khiron Ametza Live
Monday, April 20th, 2026
2 pm @ Club Fire
Join us for a wonderful hour enjoying good music among fun people!
Bring your happiness, family, and friends!!!
hop://gentlefire.opensim.fun:8002/Gentle%20Fire%20Grid/21/...


http://gentlefire.opensim.fun:8002/
Region: Gentle Fire Grid
Location: 21,28,22

Hit the sand! with DeeJay Sofee today at 12 Noon Grid Time
for a sizzling Beach Party at Bare Lilies Beach!

Music, sunshine, and good vibes await…
And don’t forget to Bring your ducks!

That’s right, it’s going to be a quackin’ good time!

So grab your friends, your shades, and your beach spirit…
and we’ll see YOU on the sand!

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Bare%20Lilies%203/67/118...

Just when you thought I ran out of creative detritus to share!
(Use your own VR or AR Glasses for the BEST 3D experience)

I really disliked one of my attractions in THE DIM. We decided to vaporize the Titty Twister ride. At the wave of Dirty Helga's wand, 'The Lamenticon' has emerged; an outdoor theater showing 'LeMIZ' with a Dismayland twist... Every NPC show repeats in a continuous loop so you can FOLLOW them or NOT!

Outworldz Hypermall is a solid resource.

Lots of content from OpenSim creators, all in one place and easy to use. If you build, you’ll find something here.

Thanks to Fred for keeping it available. Thank you Cute for the great building!

outworldz.com:9000:Outworldz Hypermall

More content here: https://outworldz.com/

DJ Azraella is back again with another of her amazing live mixes.

This is the best way to end or start your Monday without a doubt.
Over 2 hours of live beat matching club mix experience with only the best Electro House from around the world.

Don't be late: 12 P.M. till 2 P.M. (ish) taxi below...

hop://hg.neverworldgrid.com:8002/Advantis/351/276/998

Liebe Freunde der Kunst und Kultur, liebe OpenSim-Freunde,
in diesem Jahr feiern wir das Pangea Kunst- und Kulturfestival bereits zum fünften Mal – und eröffnen es in Köln. Das hat einen ganz besonderen Grund: 20 Jahre virtuelles Köln. Aus diesem Anlass wird Köln in diesem Jahr zur lebendigen Bühne der Kunst. Das Opening startet am 24.04.2026 um 11 AM SLT / 20 Uhr – mit unserem DJ Marlon Wayne, der den Auftakt musikalisch begleitet. Auf der Kölner Domplatte präsentieren sich nicht nur Künstlerinnen und Künstler mit ihren aktuellen Projekten. Anders als in den vergangenen Jahren geben in diesem Jahr auch die kreativen Köpfe des Pangea Grids sowie aus anderen OpenSim-Grids Einblicke in ihre Projekte, Sims und Ideenwelten – denn dieses Festival lebt von Vielfalt und dem gemeinsamen Gestalten. Die Pavillons und Ausstellungen sind dabei nicht nur Momentaufnahmen, sondern Ausgangspunkte für weiterführende Projekte, neue Sims und künstlerische Entwicklungen. Dafür danken wir von Herzen für so viel Kreativität. Zu den diesjährigen Künstlerinnen und Künstlern zählen unter anderem Cherry Manga, Tutz Zabelin, Tina Bey, Terra Merhyem und Nyx Breen, die ihre Arbeiten im Laufe des Jahres in entstehenden oder sich weiterentwickelnden Sims präsentieren. Ebenso freuen wir uns auf Künstlerinnen und Künstler sowie Kunstschaffende wie ArtBlue, Tryad Destiny, Loru Destiny, Juliette SurrealDreaming, Rage Darkstone, Kimm Starr, Ansjela Amat, Serafina Bollettie, Lampithaler Artist und Reyno Parx sowie viele weitere, die eindrucksvolle Einblicke in ihr künstlerisches Schaffen geben. Einige von ihnen entwickeln ihre Arbeiten weiter und sind bereits Teil der Perspektive für das Pangea Festival 2027. Besonders ehren wir Cleopata Rayal, die mit 88 Jahren mit ihren selbstgemalten Bildern und ihrer Lyrik einen besonderen Platz in einer der Art-Galerien in Köln einnimmt und dort ihre Werke präsentiert. Ein besonderer Moment des Innehaltens ist unserem Gedenkpavillon gewidmet. Dort erinnern wir an Künstler und Wegbegleiter, die nicht mehr unter uns sind: Torbens Asp, Veritas McMaster, Mal Burns, Luna Lunaria und Mimi Reich. Ihr Wirken bleibt Teil dieses Festivals. Zur kreativen Vielfalt zählen für uns auch die Erbauer der Karnevalswagen. Ihnen sowie allen beteiligten Grids und Buildern gilt unser besonderer Dank. So erwartet euch in diesem Jahr ein weiteres Highlight im November: Am 11.11., dem traditionellen Beginn der Karnevalssession, feiern wir eine besondere Karnevalseröffnung im Pangea Grid – ein Event, auf das wir uns schon jetzt freuen dürfen. Unser Dank gilt ebenso allen DJs und DJanes, Musikern sowie den vielen Menschen im Hintergrund, die mit ihrem technischen Support das Pangea Grid – und damit dieses Festival der Kunst und Kultur – überhaupt möglich machen. Ebenso bedanken wir uns herzlich bei der HG Safari und allen weiteren Unterstützern und Wegbegleitern. Im Laufe des Jahres erwarten euch nicht nur neue Eröffnungen beeindruckender Kreativsims sowie Kunst- und Informationsausstellungen in Köln, sondern auch zahlreiche Veranstaltungen, mit denen wir die teilnehmenden Künstlerinnen und Künstler ehren und ihre Werke lebendig werden lassen. Wir freuen uns auf ein Jahr voller Kunst, Begegnungen und gemeinsamer Momente – und auf euren Besuch.
Herzlichst euer Pangea Team
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Dear friends of art and culture, dear OpenSim friends,
this year we celebrate the Pangea Art and Culture Festival for the fifth time – and we are opening it in Cologne. There is a very special reason for this: 20 years of virtual Cologne. For this occasion, Cologne becomes a vibrant stage for art throughout the year. The opening will take place on April 24, 2026 at 11 AM SLT / 8 PM CET, featuring our DJ Marlon Wayne, who will musically accompany the start of the festival. On Cologne’s Domplatte, not only artists present their current projects. Unlike previous years, the creative minds of the Pangea Grid as well as other OpenSim grids will also offer insights into their projects, sims, and creative worlds – because this festival thrives on diversity and collaborative creation. The pavilions and exhibitions are not just snapshots, but starting points for ongoing projects, new sims, and artistic developments. For this, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for such incredible creativity. Among the artists presenting larger-scale projects this year are Cherry Manga, Tutz Zabelin, Tina Bey, Terra Merhyem, and Nyx Breen, who will showcase their work over the course of the year in evolving or newly created sims. We are also delighted to feature contributions from ArtBlue, Tryad Destiny, Loru Destiny, Juliette SurrealDreaming, Rage Darkstone, Kimm Starr, Ansjela Amat, Serafina Bollettie, Lampithaler Artist and Reyno Parx, as well as many others, who offer inspiring insights into their artistic work. Some of them continue to develop their work and are already part of the perspective for the Pangea Festival 2027. We especially honor Cleopata Rayal, who at the age of 88 presents her self-painted artworks and poetry in one of the art galleries in Cologne. A special moment of remembrance is dedicated to our memorial pavilion, where we honor artists and companions who are no longer with us: Torbens Asp, Veritas McMaster, Mal Burns, Luna Lunaria, and Mimi Reich. Their legacy remains an integral part of this festival. Creative diversity also includes the builders of the carnival floats, to whom we extend our special thanks, along with all participating grids and builders. Another highlight awaits us in November: on November 11th, the traditional start of the carnival season, we will celebrate a special carnival opening in the Pangea Grid – an event we are already looking forward to. Our sincere thanks also go to all DJs, DJanes, musicians, and the many people working behind the scenes whose technical support makes the Pangea Grid – and thus this festival of art and culture – possible. We also warmly thank the HG Safari and all other supporters and companions along the way. Throughout the year, you can look forward not only to the opening of impressive new creative sims and art and information exhibitions in Cologne, but also to numerous events honoring participating artists and bringing their work to life. We look forward to a year full of art, encounters, and shared moments – and to your visit. Warm regards, your Pangea Team

Die Vorfreude ist schön, euch alle bald auf unserer Fete zu seh'n. Haltet euch den Termin ja frei und kommt zur wilden Feierei
Es ist wieder Montag und Zeit für die abwechlungsreiche Music von A bis Z

It's great to see you all at our party soon. Save the date and come along to the wild celebration.
It's Monday again and time for varied music from A to Z
11:00 SLT

tomis-world.de:8002:The Sun Club

DJ Dragon
TRIBUTE to DANZIG
17 bis 19 Uhr im Junk Room heute.
Nehmt Eure Freunde und kommt rüber zu Bikers Heaven.
Freu mich auf Euch
bis gleich
Dragon
DJane Dragon with
Tribute to DANZIG
at the Junk Room today
8 to 10 am gridtime
Take your friends and come over to Bikers Heaven and lets have some fun.
See you there
Dragon
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Carpe%20Noctem/245/242/5...
IM for a teleport
Listen: http://dragon.radioamv.com
Join us at https://alternatemetaverse

- RIP -
KAT KAKOOLA

Known to many as AMV's Greeter, known as a dear, smart funny friend to the few.
We will be holding a small, brief memorial in her memory, on Thursday 23rd April 2026, at 8AM Grid time, at AMV's Memorial Gardens.
Friends of Kat are welcome to attend, and to speak if you wish (voice or text), prepared or spontaneously on the day.
Thank you.

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Memorial%20Gardens/139/5...

Its Party time at Myyst club in London City. Monday is never the best day of the week so let us put the Friday feeling in with great tunes, great people and lots of requests with DJ Jon Temple. So shake of the Monday blues with 2 hours of great music in London City's MYYST Club. 12 - 2pm Monday 20th April.

Liebe Lagerfeuertänzer und Musikzuhörer.
Nun aber: Ab ans GridTalk Lagerfeuer - am 21. April ab 20:00 Uhr gibts da eine Musikalische Rumpelkiste zum Auspacken. (Voraböffnungen schon ab 19:30)
Kommet zuhauf - wir freuen uns drauf...
dorenas-world.de:8002:Gridtalk
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Dear campfire dancers and music lovers.
Now then: Let's head to the GridTalk campfire – on April 21st, starting at 8:00 PM, we'll be unpacking a musical treasure trove. (Previews from 7:30 PM)
Come one, come all – we're looking forward to it...
dorenas-world.de:8002:Gridtalk

Erwache in Balance – Dein Morgenritual im Tempel der Ruhe
Spürst du die Stille?

Bevor die Welt da draußen laut wird, laden wir dich ein, den Tag mit Achtsamkeit zu begrüßen. Lass die Hektik des Grids hinter dir und finde dein inneres Gleichgewicht in der zeitlosen Ästhetik unseres Tempels.

Warum Tai Chi am Morgen?
Tai Chi ist Meditation in Bewegung. Es hilft dir, deinen Fokus zu schärfen, die Energie fließen zu lassen und mit einer tiefen inneren Ruhe in deine virtuellen (und realen) Abenteuer zu starten.

Was dich erwartet:
- Sanfte fließende Bewegungen: Professionelle Tai-Chi-Animationen für alle Erfahrungsstufen.
- Atmosphärische Klangwelten: Speziell kuratierte Entspannungsmusik, die Körper und Geist harmonisiert.
- Ein Ort der Kraft: Ein detailreich gestalteter Tempel, der exakt dafür geschaffen wurde, dir einen Moment des Rückzugs zu schenken.
- Wann: Jeden Morgen (oder wann immer dein Tag beginnt).
Wo: hop://adult-life.de:8002/Shopping%20FUN/23/336/1718

"Der Weg von tausend Meilen beginnt mit einem einzigen Schritt – und einer tiefen Einatmung."

Komm vorbei, setz dich auf ein Meditationskissen oder schließe dich direkt der Tai-Chi-Gruppe an. Wir freuen uns darauf, gemeinsam mit dir in den Tag zu fließen.

Namasté im Tempel der Ruhe

HELP!

Grugs have invaded the scifi park in Virtual Beach! Will you help save humanity. Kill them Grugs!


Please note, this game Spax designed is for x engine and and an older version of opensim. 0.9.3 no longer support x engine. So if you experience any issues, please report them to me.

Click the teleport sign to the sci fi park, then find the sign next to the elevator, go up and have fun.

Update on the Mysterious Island
In 2026, a paleontologist and her boyfriend arrived on the island to conduct research on the "Pau na Xota" tribe. King Naxota agreed, but her boyfriend was taken prisoner, and she had to accept the tribe's rules. The last existing photo is of an acceptance ritual and a celebratory banquet. Of course, the banquet consisted of the body of a member of a rival tribe who was killed in battle. As far as is known, the paleontologist had to "please the king." But after a few weeks, there is no more news about the couple.

EDIT: Reading the comments, I see the need to redo the post. Version 2.0

Name The OSW Users You Most Respect
Who can you recommend as someone you think should be listened to and taken seriously? In other words, who has earned your respect? Try to think of not only those friends who share your views on things, but also those people who do not. (But please! Don't say which person is which, because Yikes!)

*The topic here is respect. The tone of all comments should, of course, be respectful as well. I'm not asking for the general opinions of the relative merits of those named. If you agree or disagree with someone's choice, please keep your opinion private. Thanks for respecting the guidelines.

*I wish it weren't necessary to say, but nobody needs to know, and likely doesn't care, that you don't like the post. Please, just move on. I'll respect you all the more for it. Thanks!

*Just to be clear, this is not a popularity contest. We are not voting people up or down. You might agree or disagree with the choice others make. Feel as great as you like about how your judgement is better than anyone's, but, really, we don't need to know.

I'm working on a project and looking for people to work with on it. But I think this exercise could be helpful to the OSW community at large in some way.

Thanks in advance for your participation.