Ayde @LobaEscaldada

The recent "knicker twist" (a *very* ugly and overly dismissive way to blow off what I read as being well-thought out and reasonable points raised by Marianna) does bring up a couple of questions:

Are there amateur builders left in Opensim?
It would be useful to define "amateur" -what do we mean by that term? Myself, I mean "self-taught", someone who has not been to art school or taken formal (not counting Builder's Brewery etc) courses on building. Other people may have different definitions -let's hear them.

It would also be useful to define "builder". When I say 'builder' I mean someone who makes creations with prims or mesh (Blender). (I'm excluding scripting, that's programming.) I'm aware that others define it in such a way as to refer to making modifications on pre-fab/pre-made mesh. Basically a "modder". In my mind it's a valid thing but it's different than building.

But language shifts and definitions change, "hacker" used to mean "someone who comes up with clever approaches to computer problems or design" -but for roughly 30 years it's been used to refer to people who break into computer systems and/or write viruses. As I say -definitions change.

So how do we define "builder" now? What constitutes "building"?

I can only think of a small handful of builders in the sense of making something from nothing, there's a larger pool of people who modify pre-made content -and unless I'm mistaken Marianna and Luna Luneria do a mix of both. Again, one isn't better than the other and both are forms of creative expression. But they are different.

The point of all this is to assess *need.* Do we need an organization? By "we" I am referring to "amateurs", I'm not referring to AuroraAsteria's group.

Moreover with the extremely low user numbers of Opensim would there be a point to creating an organization (beyond a collection of friends -I mean, if you already know each other knock yourselves out)?

I suspect -and have for years, that any such group would wither on the vine from lack of interest. Otherwise I'd be trying to start something myself.

I reserve the right to delete obnoxious comments and lock the comments entirely if it looks like they're going to simply be a shit-show. Show me that you *can* adult, OSW. Don't post insults (I'll delete them), paranoid rants (I'll delete them), off-topic diatribes about how somebody done somebody wrong songs (again -will delete). If there's a question about what the topic is intended to be -ask.

Make this a pain in my ass and I'll delete everything and lock the comments.

Join us at the Trianon's Ballroom for the 2nd annual Black & White Ball.. Ring in the New Years with Essensual playing some of the Best Love Songs
Gents wear Black Tun and Ladies in White Gowns.
December 31st 1:00pm
hg.trianon-world.com:18002:Trianon Complex Click The Ballroom TP Board. Dress Code FORMAL
GROUP ACCESS ONLY Group tags given in Landing room.

**Camden Skin FATPACK (for Candem EvoX head) OUT NOW!**
Hi Starchild Shopper! Another fatpack for the brand new EvoX Camden head, taking name after the head: The Camden Skin.
- Comes in 11 different tones matching the Jupiter body skin
- Includes ear, face shadows, etc.
I have added a HG landmark to @SciattisiGrid , where you can find the new Camden EvoX head!

**Uber: **hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/Starchild%20Shoppe/...

=Peter Skin FATPACK for EvoX CANDEM OUT NOW (with Beard and HairBase)=
Out now is the Peter skin Fatpack for the brand new CANDEM EvoX head (which you can find at @SciattisiGrid [landmark is included]).
- 10 tones matching the Jupiter body skin line
- Includes Frown line addon and face and ear shadow
- Beard & Hairbases in 10 tones can be found in another vendor next to it.

Uber: hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/Starchild%20Shoppe/...

New Group Gift!!!! if you already have the group you know how to do it, now we also have it on the welcome wall of Tierra de Volcanes.
Merry Christmas from Tierra de Volcanes to all of you.
We lava U !!! ♥
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Tierra De Volcanes/389/231/6001

**Dali Babe LEGACY Megapack out now!**
I know I've said I would focus on stuff for the guys but...I felt there was a gap on the basics for girls!
Out now the **Dalí Babe LEGACY **(Reborn & Lara coming soon) body skins megapack in 3 different body styles with ALL add-ons.
- Three body styles: Curvy Muse, Slim Muse, and Modelesque.
- Comes in 22 different tones.
- Each body style comes with 2 different cleavage add-ons each.
- They all include a ton of other add-ons for thigh creases, smaller butts, no-vag/no-nip, bombshell boob fix...and a long etc.!

UBER: hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/Boutiques%20NE/104/...

Join DJ Tom as he spins a set of classic disco tunes on the live stream at 6:00pm. Get ready to groove to his selection of killer old school beats. Come Join Us At hg.trianon-world.com:18002:Trianon Complex

Join DJ Tom as he spins a set of classic disco tunes on the live stream at 7:00pm. Get ready to groove to his selection of killer old school beats. Come Join Us At hg.trianon-world.com:18002:Trianon Complex

Special Invitation!
We are excited to invite you to an extraordinary event at the legendary Moulin Rouge in Paris, tomorrow night at 12:30 SLT! Join us for an evening of energy and fun with the fantastic DJ Anamari and her dance troupe. Are you ready to dance the Can Can?
Get ready to experience a unique evening, filled not only with the Can Can but also with the voices of iconic artists like Tina Turner and Celine Dion, among many others. Additionally, we will have a dedicated shopping area, featuring themed costumes to make your evening even more special.
We promise laughter, music, dance, and plenty of surprises. Don’t miss out on this memorable experience! Gather your friends and prepare your costumes. We look forward to seeing you at the Moulin Rouge tomorrow at 12:30 SLT!

==OUT NOW: Epsilon bed (Futa&K9)==
A requested bed, has similar animations to the Zenith bed, but a few different - and includes Futa & K9 menus.
Comes with 600 animations, materials, and texture HUD.

Yeah...the 'Dog Sex' menu animations are not broken...I just don't think they mean what you think... 👀

Uber: hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/Boutiques%20NW/768/...

***************** Neu-Eröffnung********************
Nach Grid-Wechsel und kleineren Umbauten ist *LaToya* wiieder erreichbar
*****************New opening*********************
After the grid change and minor renovations, *LaToya* can be reached again

As some of you might have seen, the region hosting the Shoppe has divided into four themed ones, and so have we!
- Starchild Shoppe: Furniture: hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/Boutiques%20NW/768/...
- Starchild Shoppe: Odds&Decor: hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/Boutiques%20NE/380/...
- Starchild Shoppe: Landscaping: hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/Boutiques%20SE/109/...
While the previous location is still available, it will be decomissioned soon!

Feeling like you are on a Lonely Island? Hop on a boat!

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Music can heal us. Music can bring us together. Remember to have smiles and laughs, and enjoy your life...rl and/or virtual worlds!