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I want to preface this with the following disclaimer:
I am not trying to shame anyone, nor am I trying to start a riot. I simply want to share this information with the community so that folks can make an informed decision as opposed to, "Well, I read I could do this, so I did it."

God Mode has helped many of us out, especially when it comes to adjusting, retexturing, or outright fixing a mistake. When an avatar leaves a grid or can't be reached to fix permissions on an item they've acquired from a reseller, God Mode makes the impossible, possible. After scripting a full fledged system and then "selling" my parcel with items without setting scripts to full perm, God Mode fixed it. When I accidentally deleted my original 3D model and didn't have the full perm version in my inventory, God Mode came to the rescue. In short: There are times when God Mode is useful and the use of it is justified. Though along the same vein, there are times when God Mode should not be your first choice.

The reason I bring all of this up is that it came to my attention today that an item I spent many hours over the course of many days scripting, adjusting and creating custom textures for, even watching a YouTube tutorial on how to make edits to the mesh in Blender for, and eventually sharing with no-mod script permissions and copy/mod object permissions, was made full perm through the use of God Mode. To add insult to injury, the script was then offered for sale on the Marketplace, where I had intended to sell a good portion of the script myself, sans the model and textures. To be clear, the mesh was not created by me, nor were the original textures, though the textures I included were my own modifications/creations. I take no issue at all with the fact that someone wanted a full perm copy of the mesh, nor do I particularly care about the textures. What I take issue with is the scripting that is now full perm, open source, able to be hacked apart and broken off for use in different ways, and (most infuriatingly) being sold from someone who apparently had no idea how to script to begin with.

As a scripter, and an active store owner in SL, one of the things I love about scripting is that I am secure in knowing that sending out something no-mod means exactly that. Objects, textures, sounds, animations - these could always be accessed or downloaded in some way, form, or fashion. Scripts, on the other hand, were the Fort Knox of creations that could be shared securely. In OpenSim, things function differently; this I find both refreshing and maddening all at once. I spend the majority of my time working on scripting projects and ignoring the builds on my SIMs, partly because I find it engaging and partly because it's something I can give back to the community.

I realize that it sounds very hypocritical to complain that my scripts were made full perm when I essentially did the same thing with the mesh model. I get it. I hear you. I agree with you. To that point: Unlike the case of the mesh model, which the original creator of is not willing to bring over to OpenSim (and yes, I did inquire), my scripts are being created here and shared with the community for free. I offer my scripting ability to the community because I realize that there's a lot of functionality that is readily accessible in SL that can't simply be Marketplaced for cheap, or in most cases for free, for OpenSim. I revel at the idea that something I've made is being shared and appreciated by those who have come across them and/or shared them. My only (simple) ask is that you respect the permissions of the scripts that I provide for use in OpenSim.

I tend to think of myself as a friendly, giving person and I strive to be helpful whenever I can. I'm readily accessible, both in and out of world, and am more than happy to provide you with full perms with nearly anything I create - you just have to take the time to reach out to me and allow me the time to provide you with it. In previous cases, I have never denied someone who has requested a full perm item, nor did it take me longer than 48 hours to respond to the request. Depending on the request, I may not be inclined to provide full perms for a script, but I am more than happy to adjust/change the functionality to suit your needs. This may be because I plan on selling all or part of the script on Marketplace, or because the script was made for a particular use/case, or because someone requested it and asked that I not share it, or simply because it's a script someone paid for and needed adjustments to but didn't know how.

With that said, from now on, I will be including a script/snippet in all of my scripting projects that I release. This will check the creator and permissions of any scripts that are included in the item; should it find that the permissions or creator have changed on the script(s), it will delete the scripts and you will be banned from accessing my regions. I really do hate doing this, but I feel it's necessary to ensure my kindness and time devoted aren't being taken advantage of. So, to reiterate: If you want something of mine full perm, please reach out to me here or in-world instead of using God Mode and alienating yourself from me, my SIMs, and my current/future shares.

TL/DR: God Mode can be your friend, or it can add you to my ban list.

[ Edited To Add ]
I appreciate those of you who came into the comments section with curiosity, concerns, encouragement, and constructive criticism. Quite a few of you have directly messaged me regarding this and I greatly appreciate the thoughts you've all had, ideas offered, as well as the thought provoking insights. At this time, I feel the conversation is getting off topic and becoming less productive and more of an entertainment source, so I feel it's best to leave this one for the archives and lock comments.

DuncanSteuart: Just to play Devil's Advocate, what would stop someone from rezzing the object, stopping all scripts, changing permissions, and copying the script text? Delete the detect-remove-ban routine, rinse, a... 5 months ago

Race track

Miss Munk will be spinning her wheels of steel at 1 pm grid time, at The Piazza!
Bring your headphones and get on down here and listen to nonstop beat matching and full spectrum sound!
Plug the link into your map and we'll see you there.
http://bridgemere.outworldz.net:8002:Paradise Lagoon
Evento de vacaciones

Mañana a partir de las 7 de la tarde en Conectados Grid buen ambiente siempre y buena compañia te esperamos!!!

Evento de vacaciones

Mañana a partir de las 7 de la tarde en Conectados Grid buen ambiente siempre y buena compañia te esperamos!!!

Evento de vacaciones

Mañana a partir de las 7 de la tarde en Conectados Grid buen ambiente siempre y buena compañia te esperamos!!!

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Good Day everyone, Hope everyone is well and safe!! I am looking for Grids that have vacation spots we can rent their
homes for a vacation or any places that are set up for camping if pl want to go camping for vacation. Its hard to have a big
family and all we can do is go clubbing. we want other things to do as well... so if there is any info about vacation grids or camping or places we can dine at i would so greatly appreciate it or like even great beaches you can do things there like surfing, or hand gliding, or diving into the ocean or swimming under the sea anything fun would help please!! sincerely Katana!!
Good Day everyone, Hope everyone is well and safe!! I am looking for Grids that have vacation spots we can rent their
homes for a vacation or any places that are set up for camping if pl want to go camping for vacation. Its hard to have a big
family and all we can do is go clubbing. we want other things to do as well... so if there is any info about vacation grids or camping or places we can dine at i would so greatly appreciate it or like even great beaches you can do things there like surfing, or hand gliding, or diving into the ocean or swimming under the sea anything fun would help please!! sincerely Katana!!
OMG I am so grateful that so many people and GRIDS have contacted me to show their support in my move from Junglefriends GRID.
Thanks to all of you who give me, Arthur and Linda Support through our work.
We don't want to give room for others to copycat our idea' what we build.
It is all of you who give us support, to want to continue doing what we love.
A preview of what I'm building...
Follow us at opensimworld for more news.
with kind regards Angelina, Arthur and Linda
VENDETTAGRID.LIFE

Dios mío, estoy muy agradecido de que tanta gente y GRIDS se hayan puesto en contacto conmigo para mostrarme su apoyo en mi mudanza de Junglefriends GRID.
Gracias a todos los que me apoyan a mí, a Arthur y a Linda a través de nuestro trabajo.
No queremos dar espacio a que otros copien nuestra idea de lo que construimos.
Sois todos vosotros los que nos dais apoyo, para querer seguir haciendo lo que amamos.
Un adelanto de lo que estoy construyendo...
Síguenos en opensimworld para más noticias.
Atentamente, Angelina, Arthur y Linda.
VENDETTAGRID.LIFE

OMG, ich bin so dankbar, dass so viele Menschen und GRIDS mich kontaktiert haben, um mir ihre Unterstützung für meinen Wechsel von Junglefriends GRID zu zeigen.
Vielen Dank an alle, die mich, Arthur und Linda bei unserer Arbeit unterstützen.
Wir möchten anderen keinen Raum geben, unsere Vorstellung von dem, was wir bauen, zu kopieren.
Sie alle sind es, die uns unterstützen, damit wir weiterhin das tun wollen, was wir lieben.
Eine Vorschau auf das, was ich baue ...
Folgen Sie uns auf opensimworld für weitere Neuigkeiten.
Mit freundlichen Grüßen Angelina, Arthur und Linda.
VENDETTAGRID.LIFE

Mio Dio, sono così grato che così tante persone e GRIDS mi abbiano contattato per mostrare il loro sostegno nel mio trasferimento da Junglefriends GRID.
Grazie a tutti voi che supportate me, Arthur e Linda nel nostro lavoro.
Non vogliamo dare spazio ad altri per copiare la nostra idea di ciò che costruiamo.
Siete tutti voi che ci sostenete, che volete continuare a fare ciò che amiamo.
Un'anteprima di quello che sto costruendo...
Seguici su opensimworld per ulteriori notizie.
Cordiali saluti, Angelina, Arthur e Linda.
VENDETTAGRID.LIFE

Mon Dieu, je suis tellement reconnaissant que tant de personnes et de GRID m'aient contacté pour me montrer leur soutien dans mon déménagement de Junglefriends GRID.
Merci à vous tous qui me soutenez, moi, Arthur et Linda, dans notre travail.
Nous ne voulons pas laisser la possibilité aux autres de copier notre idée de ce que nous construisons.
C'est vous tous qui nous soutenez, qui souhaitez continuer à faire ce que nous aimons.
Un aperçu de ce que je construis...
Suivez-nous sur opensimworld pour plus de nouvelles.
Cordialement, Angelina, Arthur et Linda.
VENDETTAGRID.LIFE

LaylaHart42: I cant what to go see 5 months ago
Sunday Brunch Blues with DJ Kith on the Bayou Belle every Sunday Morn at 9:00AM (SLT)!!
Region: Wyldwood Bayou Rockin' The Blues
Event 2024-06-30 09:00 SLT
Added by: Kith Whitehawk
Details:
Get up, grab your breakfast and come on down to The Bayou Belle to chill with DJ Kith & The Tribe for coffee and relaxing blues!! DJ Kith may be a lousy cook but he's a fabulous blues DJ! He's got the blues that will both ease your troubles from the previous week, put a smile on your face and give you the motivation to head into the next! No better way to start your day than with a heaping helping of DJ Kith and some chill blues! See you there!!

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Gas monkey garage


Micawood: Mike Brewer 5 months ago
Dear Friends,
We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us yesterday to honor our dear friend, brilliant musician, and wonderful person, Torben Asp. Your presence and compassion made this moment truly special.
For those who wish, you can continue to visit the Torben Asp Memorial on Pangea to pay your respects. More information will follow.
Liebe Freunde,
von Herzen danken wir allen, die gestern dabei waren, um unseren lieben Freund, genialen Musiker und wunderbaren Menschen Torben Asp zu ehren. Eure Anwesenheit und euer Mitgefühl haben diesen Moment zu etwas ganz Besonderem gemacht.
Für alle, die möchten, besteht weiterhin die Möglichkeit, das Torben Asp Memorial auf Pangea zu besuchen und seiner zu gedenken. Weitere Informationen dazu werden folgen.

Luna Lunaria: I'm so sorry I was unable to attend. We've been out of town all week for a family funeral 5 months ago

Where is the best place to find a comprehensive collection of clothing for the Legacy body? I know of Grimm, but just wondering if there is anywhere else that has anything interesting.

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trash blues bar

News!!! Thunder lightning mesh effect (thanks to Jimmy Olsen for the arrangements for light and sound effects) hop://astralia.eu:8002/TierraDeVolcanes/72/357/3146

Set Emily ready! :) hop://astralia.eu:8002/TierraDeVolcanes/260/403/3223


CyberGlo CyberStar: How beautiful. I love it. Very exotic work! :) 5 months ago
Live from Rockin' The Blues! It's Saturday Night with DJ Kith! 7:30PM-9PM!
Region: Wyldwood Bayou Rockin' The Blues
Event begins: 2024-06-29 19:30 SLT
Added by: Kith Whitehawk
Details:
Blues man DJ Kith continues our Saturday Night Blues Party!! DJ Kith is gonna ROCK OUR HOUSE with the most exciting blues anywhere!! Kith's sets are guaranteed to be fresh and full of surprises, so if you like your blues with an edge... Grab a friend and hop the first gator down to Rockin' the Blues on Wyldwood Bayou Grid! This party will be full of fun, friendship and awesome blues tunes!

wyldwoodbayou.com:8002:Wyldwood Bayou Rockin' The Blues
DJ Riker's Saturday Blues Showcase at Rockin' the Blues tonight at 6:00PM!
Region: Wyldwood Bayou Rockin' The Blues
Event begins: 2024-06-29 18:00 SLT
Added by: Kith Whitehawk
Details:
Calling all blues lovers! Get ready for a night of smokin' hot blues with DJ Riker at Rockin' the Blues! Riker is a master of the blues, with a deep knowledge of the genre and a knack for keeping the dance floor packed! He'll be spinning your favorite blues from classics to contemporary! Rockin' the Blues is the perfect place to soak up the atmosphere of the blues! Come on down!

wyldwoodbayou.com:8002:Wyldwood Bayou Rockin' The Blues
Hello Folks of Opensim! I'm looking for Mesh creators who are decent with making anthropomorphic or furry forms! I'm currently looking for someone to make an Open Sourced Mesh Furry Head for me. I would be paying of course! If anyone is willing, please send me a message on here!

Marianna: Hello Talia, Art Station has many resources, this is a furry creator you might reach out and see if they would create something you have in mind https://www.artstation.com/artwork/qeBlXR Ask about th... 5 months ago
LITLE CITY
LTLE CITY
Join us at 5 pm grid time for an hour of great fun with a live performance from Steven Strikker.
The Piazza, where great fun and good friends come together.
Drop this link into your map;
http://bridgemere.outworldz.net:8002:Paradise Lagoon
DJ Alex comes on fire, guys at 3 pm grid time! with the hottest tunes for everyone to set the mood. Yes! because it's always time to party. What's the reason for it? Well... we are PARTY PEOPLE!
Piazza, where great fun and good friends come together. Drop this link into your map; http://bridgemere.outworldz.net/:8002:Paradise Lagoon
Can anyone please help my friend? I can only fiddle with scripts so I am afraid I am not very helpful for this. Thank you!!
So I need some assistance with an Issue, Yesterday I made a group Joiner for my Cosplay Mesh Group and it works great, BUT......when I try doing Cosplay Mesh Group Joiner script it keeps saying Cosplay Mesh so I gave up would like to see if you please help me get that "Cosplay Corner" Script made correctly.

Rhowin Blackwell: Hey there, Star! I'd be happy to help you out. If you don't mind sending me your current script via message (best to paste it somewhere like https://pastebin.com and then send the link) I'll be happy ... 5 months ago

NEW CLOTHING
SN Denise Dress
Alltime Moneygiver and Luckyshower at Beach
~NO RESELL~


Sodasullivan: Wow, this is very beautiful. A lovely creation. 5 months ago

We have the beacon!

Hi there, I'm searching for a rectangular tea table, asiatic style, with tea pot and cups, Thank you

Something I've been playing with is texture change stuff and so I took a chair I found in open sim an a script from outworldz.com and some textures I have and POOF a chair that you can change the textures on the cushion. There are 12 different textures to choose from to suit whatever your décor is and it's free, full perm and waiting just for you! You can find it in the Holidays & Seasons department of the Masala Al Kohav Mall. Blessings and much love, Lavia

Andremus Miklos: A great chair, thank you Lavia! 5 months ago

Walking dead city

Die Kieler Woche lässt grüßen. :-)
Greetings from Kiel Week. :-)

NEW in the Store --NaaNaa`s Bunny Complete Outfit for Legacy / Perky

So the other day when I was working at our mall, a dear soul contacted me and said she didn't see a sales box in front of the ziggurat, well that was because they were not for sale only because they were a really sloppy build. I gave her one but felt bad because I don't like giving sloppy builds so, I drug it back into blender and cleaned it up, added ramps on the steps, brushed off the dirt and set it out for folks to get for sale for free!!! This Ancient Ziggurat will make any ancient build look amazing and realistic. Stop by the mall and get your copy and enjoy....and yes I've since given her a nice, neat, clean copy. Cheers, blessings and much love, Lavia
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