✨ Neue Kleidung für LaraX_Reborn eingetroffen! ✨

In der Little City auf der MiraclesWelt gibt es wieder etwas Neues zu entdecken! 👗🔥
Frische Styles, elegante Outfits und aufregende neue Looks sind jetzt für LaraX_Reborn verfügbar.

Ob elegante Dresses, stylische Streetwear oder verführerische Abendmode – die neuen Kollektionen warten darauf, entdeckt zu werden. 💫

🎷✨ An Elegant Afternoon of Swing Jazz Awaits


Step into a warm ballroom atmosphere and enjoy the timeless sound of Vince Anthony & The Traders performing live in a beautiful Swing Jazz style.

Smooth vocals. Classic rhythms. A setting made for music lovers.


***** Presented by DJ Azraella, this special live concert invites you to relax, connect with friends, and experience the charm of live jazz in an elegant environment. *****



📅 Friday, March 13th
🕑 2 PM – 4 PM
📍 The Advantis Club Ballroom, Neverworld
✅ Dress code - Formal



✨ Put on your best outfit, bring your friends, and join us for an unforgettable afternoon of music and atmosphere.

🎶 Live music. Classic style. Timeless swing.


hop://hg.neverworldgrid.com:8002/Advantis/307/262/1263

Alina Vehicles , Race cars, Motorcycles

Opensim's largest Vehicle Store.

Motor Cycle Region Now Open

hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Alina's%20Motorcycles/181/361/22
Many different motorcycles, not all my work there are a percentage from Soa Bikes, true quality Motorcycles
Thank you Soa for letting me share them

All Type Vehicle Region
hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Alina's%20Vehicles/369/301/22

Race Vehicle Region
hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Alina's%20Race%20Vehicles/934/174/22

All Race cars, F1, Nascar, Indi, Prostock, Touring Cars.
Drive your car Here

Driving Region NEW NEW NEW NEW
hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Drive/424/620/28

Driving for everyone, choose and TP to your track, road, or Circuit. Rez your own vehicle or drive one thats there.

Hot rods, Monster Trucks, Classic Car, Modern Cars,
Indy, Touring cars, Pro Stock cars, F1 cars. ALL DRIVEABLE
Semi Truck, Full Size Rigs, Semi Trailers

3 Regions of vehicles approximately 1000+ different vehicles in stock +

Additional Region dedicated for your driving experience, buy or rez your own vehicle

Easy Region Teleporter for easy access or take a segway ride at your leisure

Lots of new things to see i cant list all here.so come over and find things you didnt think you needed

All vehicles drive unless stated

All vehicles can be altered or modified should you need, adjustments or additions happily done on request..

💥 ATHENA MACHT’S AUF IHRE ART – UND ZWAR MIT AUGENZWINKERN

Athena trägt ihre Outfits nicht einfach – sie führt sie aus. Mal mit der Eleganz einer Diva, mal mit der Frechheit einer Frau, die genau weiß, dass alle hinschauen… und es genießt. Ihr Stil bewegt sich irgendwo zwischen „Ich bin Kunst“ und „Ich bin das Chaos, vor dem dich deine Mutter gewarnt hat“ – und genau das macht sie so unwiderstehlich.

Ob glamourös, verführerisch oder rebellisch lässig: Athena schafft es, dass jedes Outfit plötzlich nach „Signature Look“ aussieht. Sie stolziert nicht, sie schwebt. Sie posiert nicht, sie regiert. Und während andere noch versuchen, Trends zu folgen, hat sie längst den nächsten erfunden – aus Versehen, beim Vorbeigehen.

Another update for the cuffs
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Get them at:

hop://hg.osgrid.org:80/The%20Silvertree%20Cove%20-%20BDSM/...

Cuffs 2603:
- Timer now works in online time and RL time mode
- Self bondage, lock, select pose, and set the timer
- Cuffs status saved in linksetdata, it survives intra-grid teleports and script resets
- New Normal texture for both PBR and NON-PBR
- Compatible with LockMeister and LockGuard furniture
- New original animations
- Movement restriction while bound
- Keyholder
- RLV Lock

Still planning what to do for the next update. Should I make a colour change hud or some bound walking animations?

Made with ❤️ by Amanda

✨ Dein Style-Update in der Little City! ✨

Bist du bereit, in MiraclesWelt so richtig aufzufallen? Unsere brandneue Kollektion ist in der Little City eingetroffen und sie wartet nur darauf, von dir getragen zu werden!

Egal, ob du den perfekten Look für das nächste Community-Event suchst oder einfach nur stylisch durch die Straßen schlendern willst – wir haben das passende Piece für dich.

Hello,
Version 2.0 with cuffs and chain poses, Physics poses already ok in V1.0, masking of cuffs attached to the furniture when you use the cuffed menu.
NOW OKAY,
There are 2 models, one with partial chains on the sex chained poses and a full chains model for all the poses.
Thanks to Giovan113 for the helping hand.

Bonjour,
Version 2.0 avec cuffs et pose chaines, Physics pos déjà ok en V1.0, masquage des cuffs attacher à la furniture lorsque vous utiliser le menu cuffed.
MAINTENANT OK
il y a 2 modèleS un avec chaines partiel sur les poseS sex chained et un modèle full chaines toutes les pose.
Merci à GiovanI13 du coups de mains;

Alina Vehicles , Race cars, Motorcycles

Opensim's largest Vehicle Store.

Motor Cycle Region Now Open

hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Alina's%20Motorcycles/181/361/22
Many different motorcycles, not all my work there are a percentage from Soa Bikes, true quality Motorcycles
Thank you Soa for letting me share them

All Type Vehicle Region
hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Alina's%20Vehicles/369/301/22

Race Vehicle Region
hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Alina's%20Race%20Vehicles/934/174/22

All Race cars, F1, Nascar, Indi, Prostock, Touring Cars.
Drive your car Here

Driving Region
hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Drive/418/642/22

Driving for everyone, choose and TP to your track, road, or Circuit. Rez your own vehicle or drive one thats there.

Hot rods, Monster Trucks, Classic Car, Modern Cars,
Indy, Touring cars, Pro Stock cars, F1 cars. ALL DRIVEABLE
Semi Truck, Full Size Rigs, Semi Trailers

3 Regions of vehicles approximately 1000+ different vehicles in stock +

Additional Region dedicated for your driving experience, buy or rez your own vehicle

Easy Region Teleporter for easy access or take a segway ride at your leisure

Lots of new things to see i cant list all here.so come over and find things you didnt think you needed

All vehicles drive unless stated

All vehicles can be altered or modified should you need, adjustments or additions happily done on request..

*** NEW RELEASE*****
SPECIAL EEP SKY SET - YING YANG

Bring the awe-inspiring beauty to your OpenSim region!

This ready-to-use EEP sky pack includes **one stunning version**:
* **SPECIAL EEP SKY - YING YANG (ST):** A static, always-visible sky.

**Easy to apply** to your parcel or entire region in just a few clicks. Perfect for creating a magical or simply breathtaking atmosphere.

--- AVAILABLE FOR FREE AND FULL PERM AT EEP STORE (BOX 08 or use Teleport "EEP" as destination)

Join us at the AMV International Event! - Today: March 5th - Time: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM Grid Time

Experience a lively and vibrant atmosphere celebrating the beauty and diversity of cultures from around the globe. Each performer will bring their own unique style and language to the stage, creating a truly mesmerizing and unforgettable experience for everyone attending.

LIVE PERFORMERS LINE-UP

9:30 AM – Khiron Ametza (Brazil)
10:00 AM – Putri Solo (Indonesia)
10:30 AM – Mavenn Live (Canada)
11:00 AM – Zoree Jupiter (Portugal)
11:30 AM – Clan Escotia (Scotland) - (Covered by Clifford Hanger)
12:00 Noon – Dave King (USA)
12:30 PM – Wolem Wobbit (Germany)
1:00 PM – Casaenia Baxton (USA – New York)
1:30 PM – Joao Frazao (Portugal)
2:00 PM – Ouie Proud2BThai (Thailand)

Come celebrate culture, music, and unity with us — everyone is welcome!

AMV International Day 2026
International Stage
AMV International
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002:AMV International
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/AMV%20International/147/...

OSW: https://opensimworld.com/hop/91888

Tell your friends and friends-friends its all happening at the AMV International Region.

Edison & Steamy's 8th Year Anniversary Party is tomorrow!
March 1st, 3pm to 5pm, beginning with Putri singing.
https://opensimworld.com/events/132631
https://www.equinoxgrid.net/wpWebsite/index.php/event/ed-n...

AI Art Gallery Opening today: Step Into the Future of Creativity

Are you ready to experience the art of tomorrow? Today marks the grand opening of the 2026 AI Art Show using NightCafé at The Arts Gallery from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Step into a world where digital imagination knows no bounds, curated by the renowned artists Zelle Mist and Cataplexia Numbers.

Join us and experience the evolution of art — today!

alternatemetaverse.com:8002:The Arts

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/The%20Arts/294/212/50

Join us today on Discord 👉 https://discord.gg/zSPwvGvY

Rejecting control, we embrace a community-led future for OpenSim.
Eight admins unite to balance every perspective with fairness. ⚖️
This is a home for avatars who seek true independence.
Promoting every store, event, and dream without grid bias.
Sovereign, neutral, and always open to your bright light. 🌸

Peaches

Merrill Beth Nisker, die Welt besser bekannt als Peaches, ist weit mehr als eine Musikerin. Sie ist eine Urgewalt, eine Provokateurin und eine Pionierin des Electroclash, die seit über zweieinhalb Jahrzehnten die Grenzen von Kunst, Geschlecht und Performance sprengt.

Zum ganzen Artikel auf Xenopolias hier lang > https://wp.me/pfapSM-2hK

All articles on Xenopolias are available in all common languages.

MazebzOS_AVX2-1-0-0-260580347 SPECIAL release
Ok in this one I did something super special to the terrain floater.
I added spinners for size of the yellow selection box and xy is the bottom left hand coordinate to place it. You can now do borders super easy with a box at 0,0 and the size being 1 wide and 1024 long...or you can make perfect square parcels in moments all the same exact size.....picture below.
Thank you to all who have been tracing bugs keep it up!

THANKS TO RIO FENIX for the idea!
download at https://maze.bz/mazebzviewer.zip

im not sure what happened, but those who received my Japanese Textures please come get them again. I set them to full perm and i looked at them today and the wood ones were transfer only. I have since set them again to full perm. I do apologize to anyone who came to get them. It has been corrected.

Also, i have put out boxes for those who want or need them. The bottom of the display are boxed, the ones on the wall are still "folders". Again, i apologize.

▁ ▂ ▃ ▄ ▅ ▆ ▇ 100 Years Brands Hatch Party ▇ ▆ ▅ ▄ ▃ ▂ ▁

▶▷▶ Celebration
Saturday/Samstag 28.Feb. 2026
◕ starts 11:00 OS grid time – startet ab 20:00 Uhr EU
DJ NICK Greeklife
DJ CRAZY Onasis

▶▷▶ good mood , good tunes , ☊ Gute Laune gute Sounds, Party at the legendary Racetrack
Party auf der legendären Rennstrecke
Where the night comes alive, live the rhythm of the night
Wo die Nacht lebendig wird, lebe den Rhythmus der Nacht

with Vehicle Rezzers , mit Fahrzeug Rezzern

TAXI: hg.osgrid.org:80:FLORES SeaVibes
use the teleporter from Welcome to the Track ! Track is at another Region
Benutzt den Teleporter vom Willkommen zu der Rennstrecke ! Die Rennstrecke ist auf anderer Region

The Track is open only at the Event - Die Rennstrecke ist nur während des Event geöffnet !

Brands Hatch 2026: 100 Years of Racing – A century full of power, and we're celebrating it here on our authentic race track covering an area of ​​16 sims.

This year marks 100 years since the first wheels turned in anger at Brands Hatch.
Brands Hatch in Kent, England, began as a 1926 dirt track for motorcycles on farmland, evolving into a premier tarmac racing venue by 1950. Famous for the challenging Paddock Hill Bend, it hosted 12 British Grands Prix (1964–1986), iconic F1 moments, and today serves as a top venue for British Superbikes and Touring Cars under MotorSport Vision.

The 2.433 mi (3.916 km) "Grand Prix" layout we built inworld, this track has played host to several Formula One Grands Prix, including those with moments such as Jo Siffert's duel with Chris Amon in 1968 and 1992 World Driver's Champion Nigel Mansell's first win in 1985.
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Brands Hatch 2026: 100 Jahre Rennsport – Ein Jahrhundert voller Power und das feiern wir hier auf unserer authentischen Rennstrecke auf einer Fläche von 16 sims.

Dieses Jahr jährt sich zum 100. Mal der Start der Rennstrecke in Brands Hatch.

Brands Hatch in Kent, England, begann 1926 als unbefestigte Motorradstrecke auf Ackerland und entwickelte sich bis 1950 zu einer der führenden Asphaltrennstrecken. Berühmt für die anspruchsvolle Paddock Hill Bend, war die Strecke Austragungsort von 12 britischen Grand Prix (1964–1986), legendären Formel-1-Momenten und dient heute als Top-Rennstrecke für britische Superbikes und Tourenwagen unter der Schirmherrschaft von MotorSport Vision.

Dieses Jahr jährt sich zum 100. Mal der Start der britischen Superbike- und Tourenwagen-Meisterschaft.

Die 3,916 km lange „Grand Prix“-Strecke, die wir in der virtuellen Welt nachgebaut haben, war bereits Schauplatz mehrerer Formel-1-Grand-Prix, darunter solcher mit unvergesslichen Momenten wie dem Duell zwischen Jo Siffert und Chris Amon im Jahr 1968 und dem ersten Sieg des Fahrerweltmeisters von 1992, Nigel Mansell, im Jahr 1985.

Estate Object Scattererer

Use the module to rez an object (for example, a tree or greeter) scattering it across a region within specified estate. You can optionally scatter the object across all regions in the estate. Like if you want to landscape 256 regions at once. Avoids putting things in water and on cliffs. The prim-based rezzers probably won't cover an entire 4096x4096 region (or 256x256, 512x512, 1024x1024) due to limitations in the lsl rez command. Using a module gives you full region coverage and can also do all regions in an estate at once.

https://codeberg.org/fionasweet/estate-scatterer

AHOY, YE LANDLUBBERS!

This afternoon, at the ungodly hour of 12:30 PM PST / 9:30 PM CET, the cannons shall BOOM, KABOOM, and possibly go PEW-PEW in the legendary Catronian Archipelago! It's Celyddon Navy ships versus fearless privateers — basically the world's most dramatic game of sailing boats, but with more explosions and significantly less safety

YOU can be part of this glorious chaos! Fancy yourself a captain? Grab the wheel and try not to crash into anything important. More of a "point and shoot" kind of person? Hop on as a gunner and unleash your inner toddler-with-a-toy-cannon energy. Or, if commitment terrifies you, just show up as a spectator and pretend you knew what was going on the whole time.

We'll be waiting for you — and please, for the love of all things nautical, show up a little early. The cannons wait for no one.

hop://grid.kitely.com:8002/Catronian%20Archipelago%20Battl...
hop://grid.kitely.com:8002:Catronian%20Archipelago

Viele neue Outfits für XARA bei BK-Mode

Xara zeigt wieder einmal, wie vielseitig Stil sein kann, wenn man ihn einfach lebt. Mal elegant, mal verspielt, mal mit einem Hauch „Ich weiß genau, was ich tue“ – und immer mit dieser mühelosen Selbstverständlichkeit, die Mode erst richtig spannend macht.

Bei BK‑Mode geht es nicht darum, sich zu verkleiden. Es geht darum, sich zu zeigen. Und Xara macht vor, wie das aussieht, wenn man’s mit einem Augenzwinkern und einer Portion Attitude trägt.

**Vaelis Skin FATPACK OUT NOW!**
More skin fatpacks! This one for MADRID EvoX Head - you can find the head at R.Lion.
Once again bear in mind the tones do not necessarily match the body skin tones (leverage neck-fades and blenders!).
- Comes in 10 different tones
- Brow and browless options
- Includes brows and head shapes.

Taxi: hop://sanctumastra.com:8002/StarchildShoppe/115/173/27

bonjour ,
noel approche, pensez à vos commandes .
QUOI ?
on me dit que noel est passé.
Mais c'est pas possible, bon tant pis. stupide calendrier !
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Hello,
Christmas is approaching, think about your orders.
WHAT?
I'm told that Christmas is over.
But it's not possible, well too bad. stupid calendar!
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Hallo,
Weihnachten naht, denkt über eure Bestellungen nach.
WAS?
Man sagt mir, Weihnachten sei vorbei.
Aber das ist nicht möglich, na ja, Pech gehabt.
Blöder Kalender!

*** NEW RELEASE*****
SPECIAL EEP SKY SET -PINKY MOON

Embrace your pinkie side and grab a copy of this special EEP sky!

This ready-to-use EEP sky pack includes **one stunning version**:
* **SPECIAL EEP SKY - PINKY MOON (ST):** A static, always-visible sky.


**Easy to apply** to your parcel or entire region in just a few clicks. Perfect for creating a magical or simply breathtaking atmosphere.

--- AVAILABLE FOR FREE AND FULL PERM AT EEP STORE (BOX 08 or use Teleport "EEP SKIES" as destination)
✨ Enjoy!

I just put out a bunch of nice mesh fantasy items, such as dragon candle holders, Cobra Lamp and candle holder, The Thunderbird, dragon vs serpent, Mayan serpents and more. You can find them in the Fantasy area of the mall. Blessings and much love, Lavia

CLAN ESCOTIA LIVE! at 11am. AT HOTEL CALIFORNIA. CLAN will sing your socks off. CLAN & WEBBY ESCOTIA have some new original songs that Clan will perform. After party will be at CALIFORNIA VINEYARDS, rows of heavy grapevines stretch toward the horizon. In the center of it all, wooden barrels overflow with laughter as guests kick off their shoes and climb in for a VALENTINES DAY grape stomping party. Glasses of fresh rosé and bold cabernet clink together while guests dance between barrels, grape juice splattering like abstract art across white linen outfits. It’s messy,
DJ Cliff will be, spinning upbeat tracks that echo across the vineyard. His music keeps the energy high—funky, feel-good rhythms layered over the hum of celebration.

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/California%20Dreaming/11...

Alina Vehicles :: Opensim's largest Vehicle Store.

hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Alina's%20Vehicles/369/301/22

Cars of all kinds trucks and Buses, RV's, So much more

hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Alina's%20Race%20Vehicles/934/174/22

All Race cars, F1, Nascar, Indi, Prostock, Touring Cars.

hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Drive/418/642/22

Driving for everyone, choose and TP to your track, road, or Circuit. Rez your own vehicle or drive one thats there.

Hot rods, Monster Trucks, Classic Car, Modern Cars,
Indy, Touring cars, Pro Stock cars, F1 cars. ALL DRIVEABLE
Semi Truck, Full Size Rigs, Semi Trailers

2 Regions of vehicles approximately 800 to 900 different vehicles in stock +

Additional Region dedicated for your driving experience, buy or rez your own vehicle

Easy Region Teleporter for easy access or take a segway ride at your leisure

Lots of new things to see i cant list all here.so come over and find things you didnt think you needed

All vehicles drive unless stated

All vehicles can be altered or modified should you need, adjustments or additions happily done on request..

DJ AMOSIS Friday, February 6, 2026 at 12 PM (9 PM Spain time)
Come enjoy live mixes at Stark Mansion!!!
We'll be waiting for you at OTW_FIESTA MUNDO LATINO OUTOFTHISWORLD.
hop://outofthisworld.opensim.fun:36002/Mundo%20Latino/666/...
DJ AMOSIS viernes 6/2/2026 a las 12PM slt (21 hora España)
Ven a disfrutar de las mezclas en vivo en la Mansion Stark!!!
Te esperamos en OTW_FIESTA MUNDO LATINO OUTOFTHISWORLD.
hop://outofthisworld.opensim.fun:36002/Mundo%20Latino/666/...

Alina Vehicles

hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Alina's%20Vehicles/369/301/22

Cars of all kinds trucks and Buses, RV's, So much more

hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Alina's%20Race%20Vehicles/934/174/22

All Race cars, F1, Nascar, Indi, Prostock, Touring Cars.

hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Drive/418/642/22

Driving for everyone, choose and TP to your track, road, or Circuit. Rez your own vehicle or drive one thats there.

Hot rods, Monster Trucks, Classic Car, Modern Cars,
Indy, Touring cars, Pro Stock cars, F1 cars. ALL DRIVEABLE
Semi Truck, Full Size Rigs, Semi Trailers

2 Regions of vehicles approximately 800 to 900 different vehicles in stock +

Additional Region dedicated for your driving experience, buy or rez your own vehicle

Easy Region Teleporter for easy access or take a segway ride at your leisure

Lots of new things to see i cant list all here.so come over and find things you didnt think you needed

All vehicles drive unless stated

All vehicles can be altered or modified should you need, adjustments or additions happily done on request..

We've added some new features to the Rockin' The Seas Cruise in Redwood Bay!
Now you can track the cruise when she is in motion! Just go to the Neverworld Grid website: https://neverworldgrid.com/rockin-the-seas-ship-tracker/
Also, linked to this is the new Teleporter in-world. There is one on the Dock, but you may find more around the grid! Just click once so the teleporter can locate the ship, then when it turns green, teleport straight to the ship whereever it may be located!
Look for the Valentine's Day Themed Ship coming soon, and watch the calendar for Valentine's Day Events!!!
https://youtu.be/vrBYSkgH7RY

# ✨🌙 **A Little Magic Returns to OpenSim… and So Do I**

Guess who’s back on a regular basis — brighter, lighter, and glowing with **renewed clarity, stronger peace of mind, and a spirit that’s fully recharged**.

I’m stepping forward with a calm heart, a focused mind, and a sparkle that’s impossible to dim.

# 🌾💫 **Farming System: Reawakening With New Magic**

The combined farming system that I am restructuring is coming back to life — refreshed, revamped, and sprinkled with a little extra enchantment. Expect new items, new ideas, and a whole lot of cozy charm as everything begins to bloom again.

# 🐺🌟 **The Wolf Pack Club — Rising Again Soon**

The Wolf Pack Club will be reopening in the near future, returning with more rhythm, more energy, and a touch of moonlit magic. Get ready for nights filled with music, laughter, and a whole lot of sparkle‑soaked fun.

# 🛍️🌈 **More Goodies Coming to My Stores**

I’ll be adding more treasures to my stores — creations I’ve made myself, gems I’ve collected around OpenSim, and a few lovingly modded pieces.

If it sparkles, delights, or adds a little joy to your world, it just might show up on the shelves.

# 💛✨ **A Gentle Note for Creators**

I gather items from all around OpenSim that I obtained full perm. If you spot something in my stores that belongs to you and you’d prefer it not be there, simply show me proof of ownership and I’ll remove it right away — easy, respectful, and drama‑free.

Passion Jumanji

Neuer Bahnrekord im Zweierrodeln.
Liebe Scarlett, liebe Bri ich gratuliere euch zur Rekordfahrt! Ihr habt mit euren 53 Sekunden für die 910m lange Messtrecke der Bahn einen neuen Rekord aufgestellt. Eure Durchschnitsgeschwindigkeit beträgt sagenhafte 61,81kmh! So schnell ist noch nie jemand die 107m Höhendiffrenz über die 10 Kurven, Steilkurven und Kehren hinunter gejagt.

New track record in two-person luge!
Dear Scarlett and Bri, congratulations on your record-breaking run! With your time of 53 seconds for the 910m track, you've set a new record. Your average speed is an incredible 61.81 km/h! No one has ever hurtled down the 107m vertical drop over the 10 curves, banked turns, and switchbacks so fast.

Ein Geist treibt sein Unwesen in meinen Posts. Eine traurige Kreatur, ein Häufchen Elend, kann einem nur leid tun. Eigentlich existiert er nicht, den wenn man sein Profil anklickt, kommt User not found....

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Es war ein sehr interessanter Austausch und ich danke Euch allen, i will click on lock comments now and see if this closes the topic. Thank you for the experience of moderation a discussion on this website.
I need time now to reflect if the time invested did lead to anything making things better.