Star Ravenhurst @MelodyStar

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Recently I have had a number of people requesting that I allow child avatars at friends-grid and I want to discuss this openly and honestly.

It is not my place to try and push my morals and values upon others....however, as a grid owner, it is my place to learn the laws of every country involved. In this situation, I need to understand the Child pornography laws of not only where our servers are located, but I also had to research and learn the laws of every country we have residents and guests from. We currently have residents from 30 countries and guests from another 35. People who say "laws dont apply " are incorrect on this subject. You may have servers in one country.....but all the laws of your resident's countries come into play also.

A good thing to remember is that because you have gotten away with something for 10 years does not make it legal. You may never get caught....and then again.....somebody with a grudge may turn you in.

I want to point out a recent post by Jerralyn Franzic . Jerralyn showed the cutest childs outfit ever! ....and she also made the wisest statement ...."I don't understand the hatred towards child avis in Open Sim. Sure, they shouldn't engage in adult activities and maybe not hang in Adult sims but otherwise, what's the problem?" Personally I would love to see kids riding ponies at my farm....and having fun being mermaids. If everyone in child avi were to abide by Jerralyn's statement, there would not be an issue.

However, lets talk about reality. Not all child avis are simply riding ponies and playing in the water. The simple truth is that many (not all) of these child avis are having sex. Some grids use this to boost their traffic. In some countries, including US, the graphic illustration of a child online having sex is 100% illegal. You see, it does not matter if the person behind the computer is 12 or 52......the visual computer generated depiction of a child (child avatar) involved in sex is very illegal in a number of countries. 18 U.S.C. § 2252 Many people will say their countries are different....and this is stupid. I did not make laws........but I need to abide by them. Before people jump on this and criticize me ....I would suggest you read the laws of your country....your servers country...and the laws of all your residents or guests. There are many misinformed people on this subject. I am not saying the laws are right or wrong......but learn the laws.....then comment. You need to learn laws for your servers country...and all your guests countries. This post is not about morals......it is about laws....of all the countries involved.

I have spent over 200 hours reading international laws. Some countries allow things that others do not. However, you have to consider all the laws because of guests.


In closing....do I hate kids and kids avis......nooooooo. I would love to be able to allow them to come to friends grid. However, this is a less than perfect world in which we live, and I have to look at the potential liability of allowing those child avis. Because of that, Child avis are not allowed on friends-grid......no exceptions! I am sad....because there are some wonderful people in kids avis that I do not get to have visit.

Friends-grid is an Adult community and we are looking for adults, with adult avi's who want to make this their main opensim home.


Sodasullivan: I think this is the proper way to address this issue Safine. You are setting the rules YOU are comfortable with on YOUR region. I am fine having my region open to everyone as long as they agree to fol... 28 days ago
ZetaWorlds turns 11

Over a decade. Time sure flies when you are putting your passion into something. On the 20th of March we celebrate 11 years of ZetaWorlds!
As usual Welcome will host a number of DJs and a live act to make the evening unique!

The night kicks off at 10am grid time with a small get together after which the music will roll in. If you have a burning question or just want to chat come along.

Teleport directly to hg.zetaworlds.com/Welcome

Lineup:

10 am: get-together
11 am: Nora Cola
12 pm: Hazel Ito
1 pm: Ruud vandeSande
2 pm: Mathilda Stark aka Mattie
3 pm: Ernest Moncrieff (LIVE ACT)
4 pm: Edison Rex

Come along and celebrate with us and raise your glasses for the next 11 years to come!

Soul-Grid : The whole Soul-Grid congratulates you. Keep up the good work !! 1 month ago
I am so happy to be part of Wolf Territories! Lone Wolf is doing truly cutting edge things in OpenSim! Hyperconverge servers migration, bulk region opportunities, complimentary regions for 501s and edu's - and more to come! Well done, Lone!

https://www.hypergridbusiness.com/2024/03/wolf-territories...

https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2024/03/wolf-leaps-forward.h...

Thorben Goerssen: Wolf ist der ein sehr guter Owner..er hat wenn man ein Problem hat immer Zeit und kümmert sofort darum. Auch ich bin sehr stolz ein Mitglied vom Wolf Ter. zu sein und kann es nur weiterempfehlen. 1 month ago

LeonitasLionheart: Judging by the gorgeous ocean picture i would say it is a giant megalodon shark; whom is not only *not* extinct, but you taught how to play the piano. Am I close? 3 hours ago
Couldn’t help but say something about one of my most favorite creators on here! Luna Lunaria! Some of the most beautiful buildings, statues, and furniture that I’ve seen! They truly are an absolute gem of a creator here on Opensim! Native creators here on Opensim are absolute treasures. Whenever you can, always try to get your things from native Opensim Creators! Feel free to share your favorite Opensim Native Creators, and tell me what you love about them, and what they make!

HarperHeld: Marianna Monentes is a powerhouse of creativity, as well as being a publisher and a pillar of support for outworldz. Jamie Wright is one of the most good-hearted and creative builders I've had the... 1 month ago
Today, from 11am grid time, the Expo party ! some hear 3 hours of great music, and explore the 100+ booths from all over Opensim, with freebies Landmarks, information, and links to many exciting places and people!
Thanks in advance to the fabulous Zoree Jupiter, Marlon Wayne, and Zeno Stark for the music, and everyone who has participated so far, for all their hard work to make this such a fun event.

Emma Florido: It was a great time i could spend there, thanks to all who made it posible ♥ 10 days ago
Allow us to invite you to join our Friends of The Genesis Roleplay Grid HUD. Here we'll place a walk through (collision) teleporter with your logo and grid address so that when people walk through they will be teleported to your grid and the region you select. At Genesis Roleplay Grid we are working to create a more positive and cooperative atmosphere in Open Sim and we're doing it by networking grids and sharing anything that we can to help our "Friends'" grids succeed. The process is easy, contact me, Lavia Lavine, and send me your logo and the address and rezz point for your grid's chosen destination, and that's it. It's just that simple. Why do we do this? Because we want to and we can. I will also be forming a group for this for all "Friends of GRPG" to join so I can send notices and other information to those who join. Blessings and much love, Lavia.

Milly Money: we are very proud to be included as a fellow Masala Estates member with Una, for The Roleplay Grid! Thank you Lavia! :) 18 days ago

News! hop://astralia.eu:8002/TierraDeVolcanes/171/404/3224


AbdulDada: I love your Sim! Very well put together! 21 days ago
I have often considered my underwater worlds
to be my best build ever. It took 6 months to find things, build
destroy, build, adjust and redo. Much of the time was spent searching.

This week I realized.....the best thing I can do for Opensim
is help all of you build underwater worlds if you wish.


Textures Trees & Scripts


now offers a massive Underwater section!

Hundreds of fish, coral, 5 types of rays, sharks, octopus, anemones, kelp and much more!

Enjoy making your dreams come alive!

Safinemahoe2: Just a quick note here.....The response to the Underwater building has been Crazy.....so I decided to Double the size and add ruins for you! Shout out to Misty Falls for custom creating 5 animes... 22 days ago
Okay, this one goes out to @sodasullivan who keeps moaning about me only bringing alcohol. So some Hazelnut Coffee it is...and a 'Hidden' wine cellar.
Both items dispense drinks with hold/drink animations: Cellar 2 different ones.
Cellar frame is scripted so it moves and hides the drinks! Pourover dripping is scripted too.
All include bumpiness and shine layers and values.
Uber: hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/Darkhearts%20Boutiq...

Sodasullivan: Thank goodness. I thought I was going to have to start a virtual 12-step program. Seriously though, these look beautiful. Thank you for the hard work you put into everything. If anyone has not shopped... 28 days ago
Some people collect beautiful art

I collect bricks!

Not just normal bricks;
old worn out imperfect bricks.

These are the kind of bricks that help
tell a rich story about a buildings past.

but why.......WHY would I collect UGLY BRICKS?

Because I have a few friends who love to build!


Textures Trees & Scripts

The name says it all!

p.s. I also have a few ugly rocks and soft fabrics in my collection.

Jupiter Rowland: FYI: Outworldz has loads of brick textures waiting to be used. I haven't tested the normal maps that were probably generated from the textures yet, but they're there. A few brick textures even come w... 1 month ago

We've revamped our welcome area.


Ginger Snaps (Snips): Beautiful 19 days ago
New Eborn Rebody shoes, available full-perm in 12 colours (their tint-able), feel free to copy and re-distribute. Not available in SecondLife. Made by me. Please don't ever sell these, anywhere, ever. Only to be given away, free of charge.

http://snik.loseyourip.com:8002:Home of Merci

snik snoodle: @Suzan_vonOtter Nice One! :) 19 days ago
Grand Opening of Flores Sea: A Spectacular Adventure Awaits!

We are thrilled to announce the official opening of Flores Sea, an enchanting destination for adventure seekers and explorers. As of today, Monday, April 1st, 2024, at 05:00 pm european time our gates are wide open, inviting you to immerse yourself in a world of natural beauty and thrilling experiences.

Visiting Hours:
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 4:00 PM to midnight (European Time)
What Awaits You:
Picturesque Landscapes: Flores Sea boasts numerous breathtaking locations waiting to be discovered.
Arrival Instructions: Upon arrival, take the teleporter (TP) to Wild Adventure. From there, you can access a variety of islands via our convenient boat rezzer.
The wild adventure Island has a lot to offer , take your time as there is a lot to see. We offer Surfing Rock climbing and jumping , Quad Rezzer, Elephant riding Rezzer, cozy hideaways and much more.

Island Exploration: Explore the hidden gems scattered across the archipelago. Crystal-clear waters, lush forests, and pristine beaches await your discovery.
Thrilling Activities: Whether you’re into surfing, rock climbing, or adrenaline-pumping jumps, by boat crossing caves, underwater world at the caves and naturist area Flores Sea has it all.
Cozy Retreats: Unwind in our cozy hideaways, where tranquility meets adventure.

There are also skippered sailing yacht tours throughout Flores Sea, upon request.

Adult-Only Experience: Please note that Flores Sea is an adult-only sim, ensuring a mature and respectful environment for all visitors.
Join Us!
We extend a warm invitation to all adventurers, thrill-seekers, and nature enthusiasts. Come experience the magic of Flores Sea—a place we’ve poured our hearts into creating.

Warm regards,

Crazy and Carmen Ever Owners, Flores Sea Adventure



Feierliche Eröffnung von Flores Sea: Ein spektakuläres Abenteuer erwartet euch!

Wir freuen uns, die offizielle Eröffnung von Flores Sea bekannt zu geben, einem bezaubernden Reiseziel für Abenteuersuchende und Entdecker. Ab heute, Montag, 1. April 2024, um 17:00 Uhr europäischer Zeit sind unsere Tore weit geöffnet und laden euch ein, in eine Welt voller natürlicher Schönheit und aufregender Erlebnisse einzutauchen.

Besuchszeiten:
Dienstags und donnerstags: 16:00 bis 24:00 Uhr (europäische Zeit)
Was euch erwartet:
Malerische Landschaften: Flores Sea bietet zahlreiche atemberaubende Orte, die darauf warten, entdeckt zu werden.
Ankunftsanweisungen: Nehmt nach euerer Ankunft den Teleporter (TP) zu Wild Adventure. Von dort aus könnt ihr über unseren praktischen Bootsrezzer eine Vielzahl von Inseln erreichen.
Das Wildlife Adventure hat viel zu bieten, nehmt euch Zeit, denn es gibt viel zu sehen. Wir bieten Surfen, Klettern und Springen, Quad-Rezzer, Elefantenreiten-Rezzer, gemütliche Rückzugsorte und vieles mehr.

Inselerkundung: Entdeckt die verborgenen Schätze des Archipels. Kristallklares Wasser, mit Booten durchfahrbare Höhlenwelt, Unterwasserwelten in der höhle und im Naturist Gebiet , üppige Wälder und unberührte Strände warten darauf, von euch entdeckt zu werden.
Aufregende Aktivitäten: Ob ihr euch für Surfen, Klettern oder adrenalingeladene Sprünge interessiert, Flores Sea hat alles zu bieten.
Gemütliche Rückzugsorte: Entspannt euch in unseren gemütlichen Rückzugsorten, wo Ruhe auf Abenteuer trifft.

Auf Anfrage werden auch Segelyachttouren mit Skipper im gesamten Flores-Meer angeboten.

Erlebnis nur für Erwachsene: Bitte beachtet, dass es sich bei Flores Sea um eine Simulation nur für Erwachsene handelt, die eine erwachsene und respektvolle Umgebung für alle Besucher gewährleistet.
Begleitet uns!
Wir laden alle Abenteurer, Abenteuerlustigen und Naturliebhaber herzlich ein. Kommt und erlebt die Magie des Flores-Meeres – eines Ortes, für dessen Erschaffung wir unser ganzes Herzblut eingesetzt haben.

Herzliche Grüße,

Crazy und Carmen Ever Owners, Flores Sea Adventure

Carmen Jewel: The region boasts an abundance of breathtaking natural landscapes, ideal for photography enthusiasts. 27 days ago

Umzug auf das Weingut Carpua
Ich freu mich drauf!


Copper: Wäre mal nich schlecht das von einer registrierten (beacon) sim zu schreiben. Es gibt ja auch keine sim im OS wo das sein soll :-) 8 days ago
THE GREAT AMV GRID-WIDE EASTER EGG HUNT IS ON!

The 2024 Great AMV Grid Wide Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday March 23rd through Easter Sunday March 31st 2024

LIST OF ALL PARTICIPATING REGIONS/RESIDENTS
Click LM to go or type in map if you cannot access the LM, each Region is named here for that purpose. There's a RIDICULOUS amount of Eggs & Prizes out there- the GOLD eggs have the best ones!

!!The last day of the hunt is Easter Sunday, March 31st, 2024- Good luck and HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!

alternatemetaverse.com:8002:AMV Welcome

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/

Safinemahoe2: ok.....I am gonna share some observations with you all. I am not sure if this is an easter Egg hunt or IQ test. If it is the later, the score is Cat 198.....safine......22 hahahahha but , ... 1 month ago
A stunning render of Fantasy Land, a quaint and whimsical village of mushroom houses. The scene features adorable, colorful houses with mushroom caps, each with unique architectural details. An inviting pathway winds through the village, leading to a cozy-looking central gathering spot. The soft, glowing sunlight creates a warm atmosphere, and the surrounding forest is filled with vibrant flora and fauna.
Joesplace.cool:8002

SilviaFrey: Donde se puede visitar? 1 month ago

Having a great meeting on Wolf Territories grid :-)


Passion Jumanji: Every meeting is more informative than the next! Excellence at its best! The learning possibilities are endless here! Always something new just around the bend! I am so awe inspired by this Gentlemanl... 6 hours ago

Main Railroad Station at Wolf Territories Region ( a short walk from Wolf Mountain, okay maybe a long walk)


Aurora Starchild: Love it, great work on the material layers - love the light reflections! 2 days ago
A new season of Safari began on Wednesday - thanks to all friends, old and new, who joined us to visit CyberGlo on Wizardry and then Jimmy Olsen on Europa, with Xenon Darrow guiding us around Jimmy's build - both spectacular and informative places.
Here's the Safari blog posts, telling our story - plus, a few pics of the really lovely build by Lampithaler that premiered yesterday.
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2024/04/safari-magic.html
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2024/04/safari-on-europa.htm...
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2024/04/lampis-legends.html

Luna Lunaria: This was a fun tour :-) 3 days ago

We now have text-to-speech as well as speech-to-text in world.

https://youtu.be/Xv9ltVpOh5Y


Star Ravenhurst: That is awesome Mr. Wolf! After my gallery opening, I will be spending some time on your grid. I am looking forward to it! Good work! I need to go shopping for my avi! :) 6 days ago

News! hop://astralia.eu:8002/TierraDeVolcanes/163/409/3224


Darci Viper: Love all the goodies on Tierra thank you marpil 27 days ago
The New Best Friends Pet Center (and mini zoo) is now open for all who would like to visit and maybe find your fur-ever friend. There are canines, felines, equines, reptilian, aquatic and fantasy critters, and all are Animesh to add that "alive touch" to your region or home. They are free and they are for you. Blessings and much love, Lavia

Milly Money: Easily the best pet resource on the entire Open Sim. My members love pets and animals, and we got everything we could ever want here!!!!! Awesome work Lavia, WOW!!!! 1 month ago

Zort (galactic explorer, age 4,217) says: "Even on distant planets, adventures get better with a little blue boost."

==> Try Viagra! and Fly to EUROPA!!


Luna Lunaria: I loved Europa. Wonderful work :-) 3 days ago

i love it downtown is really neat
THREE RIVERS, is turning into a cool city


Jerralyn Franzic: Yup, worth a visit! I tried to make a phone call here, but forgot to bring quarters. XD https://gyazo.com/c7713cbe9f2868f959e43e993a7c2b16 3 days ago
This week a resident commented to me:

"I cannot believe people here actually talk to eachother...these are real people!
This is not like where I used to live......the people there were not real people"


friends-grid......we are a collection of real people and cultures.

*friends-grid does use animesh for atmosphere, but does not and will not use bots to alter traffic counts. I applaud the grids and regions who refuse to use fake traffic!



Mistressdalgato: I applaud you as well 4 days ago


Sodasullivan: stunning! 12 days ago

News! Vulture Shop hop://astralia.eu:8002/MiParaiso/243/407/6031


Aurora Starchild: Oiii pero que serrsssiii ahi marcando paquete jajaja Broma, se ve genial 16 days ago
Announcing the opening of my new store ~Luscious Candy~
It has just been opened and only has a few goodies out thus far, but much much more is to come!
Today, I am announcing the arrival of a NEW BODY to Opensim, the "Bombshell" has arrived. The bottom is the same fit as the Perky or Regular versions, however the top is designed for those women that enjoy supple breast. I've also got 4 outfit sets out, two of which include my new color/texture hud!
So come check us out and pick up yours here: hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/Darkhearts%20Boutiq...

Gabriel Goodwin: Nice 16 days ago
One of my very favorite flowers is the Gladiolus, and I haven't really seen any anywhere in Open Sim so, I got busy and did my best to reproduce my beloved flowers here in virtual so I can share them with everybody else. These flowers always make me smile they are so regal and beautiful. You can find them at the Star Jinn Palisade Mall in our Masala Al Kohav region at the "Create A Scene Garden Center". They're beautiful, they're free, they're full perm so have fun with them. Blessings and much love, Lavia.

Star Ravenhurst: The picture doesn't do justice to these lovely flowers. You want them in your garden! 19 days ago
As the rickshaw, its wooden frame creaking with every turn of the wheels, carried a woman adorned in the intricate garments of her dynasty, a delicate sight unfolded before her. A little chicken, its feathers glistening under the sun, innocently pecked at grains scattered across the dusty path. With a sudden jolt, the rickshaw lurched forward, its operator perhaps distracted by the grandeur of his passenger. In a split second, the fragile creature found itself caught beneath the wheels, a tragic casualty of haste and carelessness. The woman's heart sank as she witnessed the scene unfold, a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance and mindfulness in navigating the Rickshaws at Zensational's Sakuragawa. In the aftermath, amidst the clucking of nearby hens, a lesson resonated deeply—a plea for caution to all who tread the paths of life, urging them to watch carefully, lest they trample the innocent underfoot. three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002:Zensational

Fred Beckhusen/Ferd Frederix: Very romantic sim! The boat rides and horse riding is just gorgeous. 20 days ago

Rogue Galaxy: LOVE LOVE LOVE this region! 20 days ago

Hugabug: this is one of his Best builds it is a must see 21 days ago

news! hop://astralia.eu:8002/TierraDeVolcanes/171/404/3224


Bebe: really cute Marpil ty so much 22 days ago

I love to create this Virtual places, i realy enjoy it and i do it with lots of love and passion. If you will take a look and enjoy your stay thast all what counts! ♥


Aurora Starchild: Lovely. as fellow designer, I love seeing others creations. Really inspires me! 1 month ago
I have created a Magic Carpet that can fly FOUR people around a sim and is driven by the first sitter. BUT THAT'S NOT ALL! For 3 easy installments of ZERO DOLLARS you also get a carpet that has bones. This means the carpet can flutter in the wind as you fly. Unfortunately I do not know how to script animated bones. But if you do, I would love a copy of the rug back as an animated magic rug. :D It's at cyberdatastorm.com:8002:SandBox

GlennXpletive: haha Good job. Reminds me of a slum bus I had everyone jump on and drove around Dusk beach in SL to create one of the funniest memories there. All you need to add to this carpet is the passengers twer... 1 month ago
Indigo Blue Realm Welcome Center especially built with newbies in mind. Video & Walk through tutorials. Now have to translate them to other languages. Always something to add or tweak in virtual life. There is a learning house and learning store to practice rezzing items, buying items and decorating rooms etc.

Jamie Wright: This is so cool! Thank you for offering this @IndigoQueenKing 1 month ago

For all shogun and asian fans...


TrishiaOConnell: Amazing new items you have. Thank you for that! yesterday

Warm invitation to the opening of the Elven Light Garden on the enchanting Sim Cloudshead Worldheart 2!


Bebe: Congrats Lampithaler I know how long have been working on this projects :) 5 days ago

Always push the boundaries


Wolf Territories Grid: Just wow. 7 days ago
Hey folks I know life is busy but when you post a request can you please follow up if you've found the items somewhere? Even if it's not from the suggestions offered. It's helpful to know if a query is resolved so we don't keep offering advice/resources if a need is filled:)

Jamie Wright: Also check back for replies when you put out a request. If folks are putting out something on a Sandbox to try to help you, most sadnboxes have autoreturn so it will be time sensitive. When people hav... 6 days ago
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