Voice in Opensim is a vexed question, and whilst most of us don't use it for a whole host of reasons it is a very useful thing to have. But, so long as there has been a 'free' alternative, most have been happy to use Vivox. For most people Vivox is probably fine, but for some there is one very big downside to using this service: it eavesdrops.

Some years ago I was working on an Opensim based solution for remote meetings, a place where we could virtually meet. Probably the most important criteria was security and privacy, so obviously Vivox, with its policy of eavesdropping was a non-starter. I had become aware of the Whisper project, but that only worked with Opensim up to 0.7.6, and whilst the module was then still available, it isn't now. Also, the Whisper project itself was abandonware. In 2014, Zetamex announced a bounty for anyone finishing the work on the Mumble-Whisper voice module, and started a crowdfunder, which predictably, this being Opensim, raised the derisory sum of $62 from four backers... https://www.hypergridbusiness.com/2014/01/zetamex-announce...

Even at the time, it didn't look as if the bounty would be claimed, as Vivox was still a viable option, so of course that's what people went for rather than for an independent voice solution for Opensim. I did try to contact the person behind the project at the time, as I would have liked to have supported the project, but they did not get back to me. The project I was working on didn't progress, but more because of the high entry threshold of Opensim/Second Life. I still have the OARs I made for the project however.

The EchoVoice project announced in late 2021 offered some promise even though the project was looking for $60k in initial funding. A cynic might think that raising a sum like that in Opensim is just pie in the sky, and so it proved. Thus far the project has raised $775 of the needed $60,000. Hypergrid Business described the project as suffering from 'delayed funding'. https://www.hypergridbusiness.com/2022/12/vivox-voice-repl...

And now that Vivox seem to be about to follow through on their decision to close off access to Vivox for most users of Opensim there is now a clamouring. The writing has been on the wall for a very long time, and there have been alternative voice projects launched from within the Opensim community that have been ignored.

At the end of the day we need to take responsibility for our own project. The Opensim project needs lots of things. Opensim needs its own viewer project with all the SL only gunk removing, and arguably a more formally organised Opensim fork project is needed to properly progress the project. But I doubt that any of this will happen because no one will cough up any cash. I know there are some users of Opensim who are extremely cash-strapped, but I reckon that most could afford the odd pound/dollar every once in a while to support projects in Opensim. Even in my most financially straightened times I could always find the odd couple of quid for causes that are important to me. Now that I'm somewhat more financially secure, I can afford to indulge more, but like most, I understandably want to be sure that any project I contribute cash to has a better than evens chance of reaching its goal.

There is only one way we will get the things we want in Opensim, such as a voice module, and that is through paying for them!

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rayne 15h
hello everyone,
I just wanted to send out this note to all of our Barefoot-Dreamers.
Thanks to Huga's untiring efforts the grid is up.
As she and Gabe noted this issue was beyond our control, but with the help of our server providers and with Huga and others brainstorming and troubleshooting, the server provider was finally able to track down the problem.
Thank you so much Huga!
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We also want to thank you all for your patience and encouraging words.
Obviously, we would never want to have this happening and we do our best to keep the grid up and running. And we love having you all here as part of Barefoot-Dreamers.
However, life isn't perfect. So things happen…
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please let us know if you have any issues, we are here to help.
Gabe, Huga, Kotu and rayne

...dust kickin', boot-stompin', gun slingin', chew spittin' (yes we have spitoons) dirt roads, weeds, saloon, mercantile with free gifts , barn, with barn dancin' I think you get the idea. This is a rip roarin' kinda town, not for the squeamish of heart! Free items in the General Mercantile virtual-hg.com:8002:Abandoned Ghost Town

Ferd Frederix offers his Tandy's Jeweled Wand at his Outworldz site https://www.outworldz.com/Secondlife/Posts/Tandy/Part%208%... , so I created it and added particles that gives it an extra special magic. I have it at the store free/full perms, I have a note inside that explains how to add your own particles to it giving it your own special magic! This wand is perfect for Roleplay.

OSFEST GRID IS OPEN!
Welcoming all builders to come get set up. You have questions, we have answers.. please read this useful article on the OSFest Blog
https://www.opensimfest.com/post/the-osfest-grid-is-open

Water Dreams by Azi
Our oldest continuously running region is now 9 years old.
Originally created in Refuge Grid, it was moved to OS Grid,
and now is located in Shipyards Grid.

Presenting The CyberScan. A small handheld channel scanner. To those who need it, it will be invaluable. This one is more sophisticated than many sold on secondLife Marketplace, due to the advanced way listeners are handled in the scripts. It is super low lag, generating none, which is a miracle for a channel scanner. You can use it when you are scripting to listen to messages on a single channel or multiple channels. You can use it as a part of your anti-spy arsenal to listen to the hidden messages floating around in your sim, and make sure someone is not spying on you. You can also use it to troubleshoot sim lag generated by chatty objects, even on negative channels. This is a rare item, as it is the first one I've seen on the open grids. Get it at wizardry, or just ask me.

Hi all i find i have to mention that a certain Grid is trying to destroy Caribou Grid by attacking one of the owners making her crash and making her time painfull but they have reconed without me and the Caribou Grid owner who is a lawyer and will be taking legal action

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Ich werde immer wieder nach Gesten gefragt
in meinem kleinen Gestenladen hab ich schonmal eine kleine Auswahl
zusammen gestellt :))))
Teleporter dahin ist auf der AnKaBi - Mall

Many have asked, "Where is it that Mari creates?" "Where is her studio?" It is no secret that Mari resides in a little cottage in Xanth. It is always open for you to visit. Mari works here most days so I am sure you will see her here working. Please stop by anytime https://youtu.be/H3DRTQUpMS8

https://virtual-hg.com/JOpensim/index.php?option=com_conte...

Please add this to your map > virtual-hg.com:8002/Xanth/128/128/23

Thank you Ferd for the inspiration and magic!

Gleich um 20 Uhr gehts los!!!
Party auf der einzigartigen Römischen Region.
Gespielt werden Hits aus den 80ern und eure wünsche....
DJ Silver wird euch verwöhnen mit den besten Hits
und der Gastbeger Darkwolf stellt die tolle Locatin.
Also rein in eure Streitwägen und ab zur Party

http://adult-life.de:8002

The Clubhouse at Tiki Cove
Introducing Tiki Cove - Free Adult Housing on Alternate Metaverse Grid

Private individual parcels.......Adults only......High Prim Count.....Mothly Renewals
Community Areas: Beaches, Club House, Dance Pavilion , Pools
Come join us at Alternate Metaverse Grid alternatemetaverse.com:8002
Website: https://alternatemetaverse.com

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Ⓔ░░░ (_.:._)░Pop,love,disco,fado,rock,country,etc
New location:
♥Map:
hop://gentlefire.opensim.fun:8002/Riderwood/128/128/22

New
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**** Solo ****
The Float can be used alone as it includes, both solo pg, and adult animations.
- Solo Tube, Solo Lay & Sit, Solo Swim (F or M) for using alone, they may overlap other solo poses, except the swim ones that can be used for all 3 sitters at same time.
- Solo Adult for sitter F & M
- Also includes hang on float and swim animations for seat 3.

**** Cuddles & Cuddle more ****
- Sweet cuddles on the float and in the water for first and second seat.( F & M seat)

**** Adult M/F ****
Couples sex are available as M/F , FF and MM (F & M seat)
- The Float comes with couple adult poses for a hot sexy time. There are Foreplay, Lick, BJ, Facing, Behind, Finish, FF and MM categories.

**** 3 Friends ****
- Where the three can sit together without cuddle.

**** FFM ****
- FFM Cuddles and Adult animations.
The adult animations are divided into Straight and bi, where the straight don't go down on the other girl.

**** MMF ****
- MMF Cuddles and Adult.

The Event Between Events Event.
What do you do if one event ends at 2pm and the next one isn't until 3pm? Why, come to our Event Between Events Event, conveniently held between 2 - 3pm OS time!

This is a soft opening of the Tribute Club on the Central Collective Region. By soft opening I mean, don't expect a DJ, strippers, a stripper DJ, or DJ strippers. It also means we aren't quite ready for a Grand Opening. That's happening soon. (You wouldn't be a stripper would you?)

The Event Between Events Event! See you at 2pm!
hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Collective Central/128/128/28

New on the Kitely Market here: https://www.kitely.com/market/product/70551058/Egyptian-Ce...

The Celestial Pavillion is a large, open venue done in a reimagined ancient dynastic style, perfect for ancient Egyptian, Greek, or Roman roleplay, live performers, DJs, and any other large celebration or gathering, such as grid parties, birthdays, weddings, and anniversaries.

The Pavillion was inspired by the Temple of Isis at Philae on Agilkia Island located on the Nile River, but is not an exact replica. More than two thirds of Philae's surviving structures were built in the Ptolemaic era, during which the island became a prominent site of pilgrimage not only for Egyptians and Nubians but for pilgrims from as far as Anatolia, Crete, and the Greek mainland. During the Roman era, Philae was the site of the last known inscription in Egyptian hieroglyphs, written in AD 394, and the last known Demotic inscription, written in 452.

The Pavillion comes complete with multiple mesh lotus columns, both taller and shorter fire braziers, mesh date palms in exquisite polished gold planters, as well as various mesh statues. The build is 157 prims with all plants and braziers placed. The base footprint is 80 x 35 meters. A pair of these temples can be seen at my home region of Luxor flanking both sides of the Main Harbor.

HG Address: grid.wolfterritories.org:8002:Luxor

Now on the Kitely Market: https://www.kitely.com/market/product/70275470/Egyptian-So...

These are the mysterious and beautiful Southern Oracle Sphinxes from the 1984 movie The Neverending Story, perfect for fantasy, Egyptian, roleplay, or ancient regions. Two pairs are included: a left and a right sphinx in both Blue and Sandstone. Each statue is made up of the mesh model plus 3 light prims. The statues rez pretty large but can be modified to any height.

The build uses materials textures which give the surface additional detail and reflection, but these can only be seen with advanced lighting model activated in your preferences. Looks best under night settings.

Modify, Copy, and Export

All photos are of the actual model in world, and all details are mesh, not painted. Both sets can be viewed at Luxor on Wolf Territories Grid. HG Address: grid.wolfterritories.org:8002:Luxor

License Info: This modified 3D model, originally created for 3D printers by J_Hatfield, is licensed under the Creative Commons - Attribution license. The original stl files can be viewed and downloaded for free here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5166674

Many of you share items via a store on your land or even a shopping mall. But how do people find it?

Distribution of new content on grids makes for a better user experience for everyone and we can all agree that owning a store is more fun when there are visitors are using it!

From the 1st - 25th of each month the OS-expo opens its doors to the public where they can see the latest item available in YOUR store.

So grab a booth, display your vendor picture or item and watch your store traffic grow!

Onelife - Barstool Bisque v1.1
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**** Solo ****
The solo animations includes nice barstool sits and stands.
Both pg and adult masturbation animations..

**** Couples ****
Sweet cuddles lean against barstool, sitting and standing categories.

**** Spankings ****
Three hot spankings

**** Adult ****
- MF sex poses for both couples are positioned around and on the table, with easy swap between the couples. There are foreplay, Lick, BJ, Ride, Other, FF, MM and Finish categories.

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Dear Friends of Gentle Fire
We are open
feel free to come and help yourself and look around .Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause But for good reason , its now Open thank you from the Team at Gentlefire Grid hop://gentlefire.opensim.fun:8002/Dwell/256/275/22

New gadget coming soon. Spotlights, strobes and disco lights. A following spotlight on display now. Wonder round and the beam of light will shine down on you as done with stars on a stage. See now at Covert Gadgets. Facelifts will spoil the effects and are disabled during your visit have viewer set to night mode.