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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.
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... 8 months ago |
Friends of CopyKat
[LATE EDIT]
After decades of managing clubs, regions, and grids, Oni is retiring.
UPDATE: Visit the Tribute Club at the CopyKat Collective Center to hang out and dance with old and new friends. The TP to Collective member regions and shops is also located at the Club
login.friends-grid.com:8002:Collective Central
[LATE EDIT]
After decades of managing clubs, regions, and grids, Oni is retiring.
UPDATE: Visit the Tribute Club at the CopyKat Collective Center to hang out and dance with old and new friends. The TP to Collective member regions and shops is also located at the Club
login.friends-grid.com:8002:Collective Central
| | Star Ravenhurst: Oni I am sorry to hear this. You have a home in my region any time you want. I don't usually have people stay on my land, but you are forever welcome. You can even live in a castle if you want. Or a s... 2 years ago |
Start your weekend with an amazing EDM set by Pin!
July 5 12pm
Location: Party Mountain on Friends Region
hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Friends/509/675/59
Attire: Casual or Bikini (location is a pool)
July 5 12pm
Location: Party Mountain on Friends Region
hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Friends/509/675/59
Attire: Casual or Bikini (location is a pool)
| | ZenRieko: If you aren't here, get here. If you are here, do not leave. The music is fresh, funky and such a treat for the ears and the feet. Pin is really crushing it. 5 months ago |
Millions of stars lit up Caribou when I took Monkey on my shoulder for a little break from my landscaping. I sent a loving thought to my friend Veri McMaster who taught me so much. She is now with the angels, and I miss her badly.
Veri knew that our experiences in OS can have a healing effect on our brains. She went out to prove this by taking many people to adult environments and experiences. We talked much about her project, and she inspired me to read more and follow up on what she was doing.
Veri was right. Environment, architecture, experiences, good relations, can all improve our neurological health. But there is also a dark side of adult life in OS which has opposite effects.
I know it myself. For almost a year I lived through a period of exclusion and harassment. My friends were lost and lies were circulated. I was excluded from all adult events and groups all over OS. If I asked something I was told that these are only my own sick fantasies. My friends were told to ignore me or they would get excluded themselves.
I was as alone as can be, night after night, week after week. And no. I was not feeling well.
My few remaining friends saved me. But I still suffer from what happened.
This is a dangerous game. I don’t think that most people understand how dangerous it is. Lonely people who maybe have other health problems may fare much worse than I did.
I now own a major region and grid, caribougrid.com. I am happily partnered and have many new friends. Some have apologized for their treatment of me which I do appreciate.
I still suffer from the old lies that were circulated. I am not allowed into most adult events and sites. This does not hurt me anymore. I go where I am welcome and wonder about the others.
I wanted to tell this to explain my approach to Caribou. We will never exclude anyone, and we will never accept any harassment on these islands. There will never be groups that exclude others. Everyone will be welcome on these adult islands where there are as few rules as we can have.
If you have similar experiences please talk with me. We don't offer professional advice but it may help to talk, and to know that there are others as well. Such as I myself.
Caribou is Adult rated and we hope that our friends come as 18+ Avatars, at any size small or large, so we can keep these islands open, advanced and safe for all. Ask me, Jeanne, if you are not sure how we see you.
Ask me also for private homes, hideaways and second homes. From villages and tropical islands to countryside and winter snow. From your own island to a village condo. Caribou Avatars have the right built in.
Avatars from other Grids please contact me and we see what and how we can arrange. We will always find solutions.
A caribougrid.com Avatar can be created at http://hg.caribougrid.com:16002 - and life here will be easy. Please note that our server checks automatically that your e-mail address is a real one.
All is free in Caribou. Read more at www.caribougrid.com.
A warm hug to you all. Jeanne
Veri knew that our experiences in OS can have a healing effect on our brains. She went out to prove this by taking many people to adult environments and experiences. We talked much about her project, and she inspired me to read more and follow up on what she was doing.
Veri was right. Environment, architecture, experiences, good relations, can all improve our neurological health. But there is also a dark side of adult life in OS which has opposite effects.
I know it myself. For almost a year I lived through a period of exclusion and harassment. My friends were lost and lies were circulated. I was excluded from all adult events and groups all over OS. If I asked something I was told that these are only my own sick fantasies. My friends were told to ignore me or they would get excluded themselves.
I was as alone as can be, night after night, week after week. And no. I was not feeling well.
My few remaining friends saved me. But I still suffer from what happened.
This is a dangerous game. I don’t think that most people understand how dangerous it is. Lonely people who maybe have other health problems may fare much worse than I did.
I now own a major region and grid, caribougrid.com. I am happily partnered and have many new friends. Some have apologized for their treatment of me which I do appreciate.
I still suffer from the old lies that were circulated. I am not allowed into most adult events and sites. This does not hurt me anymore. I go where I am welcome and wonder about the others.
I wanted to tell this to explain my approach to Caribou. We will never exclude anyone, and we will never accept any harassment on these islands. There will never be groups that exclude others. Everyone will be welcome on these adult islands where there are as few rules as we can have.
If you have similar experiences please talk with me. We don't offer professional advice but it may help to talk, and to know that there are others as well. Such as I myself.
Caribou is Adult rated and we hope that our friends come as 18+ Avatars, at any size small or large, so we can keep these islands open, advanced and safe for all. Ask me, Jeanne, if you are not sure how we see you.
Ask me also for private homes, hideaways and second homes. From villages and tropical islands to countryside and winter snow. From your own island to a village condo. Caribou Avatars have the right built in.
Avatars from other Grids please contact me and we see what and how we can arrange. We will always find solutions.
A caribougrid.com Avatar can be created at http://hg.caribougrid.com:16002 - and life here will be easy. Please note that our server checks automatically that your e-mail address is a real one.
All is free in Caribou. Read more at www.caribougrid.com.
A warm hug to you all. Jeanne
| | IndigoQueen King: I am new to OS so I don't know about all of the past BS those ppl put you through. I hope that you continue to heal and thrive..when I came to visit your grid you and your friends greeted me with warm... 9 months ago |
For the last 3 weeks, I have dealt with a intermittent issue on my grid that has about driven me nuts. I have tested, and eliminated possibilities …..without luck.
Yesterday two of the largest grid owners in open sim, Lone Wolf from Wolf Territories and Josh Boam from Aviworlds, took time from their busy schedules to help finally fix this issue. In addition , Rafael from Wolf Territories assisted. I cannot say thanks enough!
Although I work with Josh’s hosting business, this involved much more. Josh would not give up and recruited Lone Wolf.
In my opinion, maybe this is what opensim was designed to be: sharing of knowledge and helping each other.
Lone Wolf and Josh did not have to give up their time to help a tiny grid…..but they did!
Maybe we can all learn from these individuals!
Sharing knowledge is Caring
FYI. The default setting of 2 threadsets can cause major headaches depending on your region….it is way too low in some cases. You all probably know that…but I learned.
Yesterday two of the largest grid owners in open sim, Lone Wolf from Wolf Territories and Josh Boam from Aviworlds, took time from their busy schedules to help finally fix this issue. In addition , Rafael from Wolf Territories assisted. I cannot say thanks enough!
Although I work with Josh’s hosting business, this involved much more. Josh would not give up and recruited Lone Wolf.
In my opinion, maybe this is what opensim was designed to be: sharing of knowledge and helping each other.
Lone Wolf and Josh did not have to give up their time to help a tiny grid…..but they did!
Maybe we can all learn from these individuals!
Sharing knowledge is Caring
FYI. The default setting of 2 threadsets can cause major headaches depending on your region….it is way too low in some cases. You all probably know that…but I learned.
| | thedeeferry: So, OpenLife has me blocked, so I cannot reply directly to its comment. Nor can I send it a private message which I prefer. I apologize to any others if what I type now offends you. This is directe... 10 months ago |
Hello hello open sim today is a very sad day we was just told that one of our DJ has passed away his name is DJ Tek Bachman He's well known He's well known in open Sim and second life He became our family to gentle fire grid and one valve very special DJ he loved helping people no matter where they come from love music At this moment his family is asking his friends in virtual worlds to please help them with his burial Please use this link for any donations that you can give from no matter if it's a dollar no matter if this 50 cents please help donation thank you Please use blink below it's his daughter.
https://gofund.me/00f03468
https://gofund.me/00f03468
| | Essensual: IM sorry for your loss.. 4 months ago |
▁ ▂ ▃ ▄ ▅ ▆ ▇ FUNKY DISCO - PARTY ▇ ▆ ▅ ▄ ▃ ▂▁
Saturday / Samstag 24.June/Juni 2023
starts ◕12:00 OS time / 21:00 Uhr europ.
Livemix – Groove – Funky – Club – Disco
Retro back in time
with/mit ☊DJ CRAZY
▶▷▶ at CC – CLUBREGION
enjoy / good mood / gute Laune / gute Stimmung
Dresscode: come as you are / kein Kleiderzwang
TAXI : hg.osgrid.org:80:CC-CLUBREGION
*NUR ERWACHSENE* ADULTS ONLY*
░░▒▓◙█◙█◙ CC-CLUBREGION ◙█◙█◙▓▒░░
Saturday / Samstag 24.June/Juni 2023
starts ◕12:00 OS time / 21:00 Uhr europ.
Livemix – Groove – Funky – Club – Disco
Retro back in time
with/mit ☊DJ CRAZY
▶▷▶ at CC – CLUBREGION
enjoy / good mood / gute Laune / gute Stimmung
Dresscode: come as you are / kein Kleiderzwang
TAXI : hg.osgrid.org:80:CC-CLUBREGION
*NUR ERWACHSENE* ADULTS ONLY*
░░▒▓◙█◙█◙ CC-CLUBREGION ◙█◙█◙▓▒░░
| | Crazyposeidon: Thx all guests, we had a great summer night party Danke allen Gästen für die tolle Sommernachtsparty Crazy & Carmen senden Peace and Love 1 years ago |
First Wedding on TwoHearts Island was Adani and Essensual's Wedding
so who is next??
| | PinDeluca: Congratulations - hope your life together is filled with love and light ! 1 years ago |
HedFaktori Mission Statement:
Our aim is to provide stable, working, Full Permission products to the best of our ability and encourage others to utilise these assets in play or in further developement to enrich the virtual lives of everyone.
Our wish:
It is our sincerest wish that everyone dispenses with all the debates about rights and wrongs and accepts that what we do, we do for the purest of reasons and for the good of everyone.
Current Affairs Statement:
We are not concerned with traffic numbers or grid rankings and we have no desire to provide a mall or store and have our grid constantly feeding hungry travellers who take everything in a single visit. We provided items that could be used in stores and malls who do wish traffic and numbers and rankings and if that is how they want to play? We will not interfere. We should all be able to have fun and share the good things OS has to offer without any dramas. However, many people seem to have an issue with this and others also want to claim kudos for new products on their regions which we developed and they simply removed our logo and rebox them. As if this wasn't enough? They then restrict the perms to no copy or no trans or both. This is in direct contradiction to why we developed the assets in the first instance and this is why despite our 'Mission Statement' and wish to avoid dramas we have removed our products.
We will continue to develop and build on the assets we had always planned on doing and when the Open Sim community is ready to treat both our assets and our wishes with respect we may release them but until then we remain NotSorry.
Road Kill
Our aim is to provide stable, working, Full Permission products to the best of our ability and encourage others to utilise these assets in play or in further developement to enrich the virtual lives of everyone.
Our wish:
It is our sincerest wish that everyone dispenses with all the debates about rights and wrongs and accepts that what we do, we do for the purest of reasons and for the good of everyone.
Current Affairs Statement:
We are not concerned with traffic numbers or grid rankings and we have no desire to provide a mall or store and have our grid constantly feeding hungry travellers who take everything in a single visit. We provided items that could be used in stores and malls who do wish traffic and numbers and rankings and if that is how they want to play? We will not interfere. We should all be able to have fun and share the good things OS has to offer without any dramas. However, many people seem to have an issue with this and others also want to claim kudos for new products on their regions which we developed and they simply removed our logo and rebox them. As if this wasn't enough? They then restrict the perms to no copy or no trans or both. This is in direct contradiction to why we developed the assets in the first instance and this is why despite our 'Mission Statement' and wish to avoid dramas we have removed our products.
We will continue to develop and build on the assets we had always planned on doing and when the Open Sim community is ready to treat both our assets and our wishes with respect we may release them but until then we remain NotSorry.
Road Kill
| | Synthetica: I'd just like to point out to anyone interested that the assets that that HedFaktori have provided to Open Sim users over the years amounts to over 12,000 hours of work shared by a small group of peop... 1 years ago |
Wie gewünscht, ein Alter Mann Avatar
As requested, an old man avatar
| | Jerralyn Franzic: Haha... have to score this for an alt! Your Grandma approves... :D 1 years ago |
Docklands Club presents an evening of utterly danceable Britpop. Starting at 12:00 grid with Zen making his very first appearance as a DJ. Then the fabulous Pin takes over the stream at 13:00 for the second hour.
Featuring iconic bands like Blur, The Cure, Primal Scream, The Teardrop Explodes, Happy Mondays, New Order and many others.
If you already love Britpop you'll be in for a nostalgic treat. If it's new to you, come along and experience the energy and irreverent joy that fuelled our teenage years 🙂 URI: login.friends-grid.com:8002/Docklands
Featuring iconic bands like Blur, The Cure, Primal Scream, The Teardrop Explodes, Happy Mondays, New Order and many others.
If you already love Britpop you'll be in for a nostalgic treat. If it's new to you, come along and experience the energy and irreverent joy that fuelled our teenage years 🙂 URI: login.friends-grid.com:8002/Docklands
| | Safinemahoe2: no bots! just 19 real people and great music! 3 days ago |
I have some friends in the Lovely region of OSG who are suffering from
Dancing Withdrawal Syndrome
So....we are gonna try to assist as long as needed.
Find an alt or make an account here, and come Party!
here is a note from Bobbi
DJ HENK AT FRIENDS GRID MOUNTAINTOP
Tuesday 11/12/2024 12pm
** UNTIL OSG COMES BACK LOVELY IS DOING EVENTS WITH OUR DEAR FRIENDS ON FRIENDS GRID**
70s was a great decade
For all the music that got made
Disco funk n glam rock too
Not to mention real cool blues
Platform soles n velvet loons
Come n hear Henk play his toons
AND fiendish quiz from Bobbi xx
Location: Party Mountain on Friends Region
hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Friends/509/675/59
Dancing Withdrawal Syndrome
So....we are gonna try to assist as long as needed.
Find an alt or make an account here, and come Party!
here is a note from Bobbi
DJ HENK AT FRIENDS GRID MOUNTAINTOP
Tuesday 11/12/2024 12pm
** UNTIL OSG COMES BACK LOVELY IS DOING EVENTS WITH OUR DEAR FRIENDS ON FRIENDS GRID**
70s was a great decade
For all the music that got made
Disco funk n glam rock too
Not to mention real cool blues
Platform soles n velvet loons
Come n hear Henk play his toons
AND fiendish quiz from Bobbi xx
Location: Party Mountain on Friends Region
hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Friends/509/675/59
| | Zuzu Bahro: Come dance with us! 13 days ago |
It's time to have a little fun!!!
today, Saturday, June 15 1pm
come join DJ Lion King for some amazing Rock, Latin and Disco.
hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Friends/508/675/59
In addition to the dance....we want to see some hot bikinis!
Girls.....it is time to find your Bikinis.....Cause we are giving away Casino money!
Tiniest Bikini - $100,000
Most Stylish one piece - $50,000
Best itty bitty polka dot bikini - $50,000
Guys, maybe we will find a special prize for the dude who Rocks board shorts the best!
today, Saturday, June 15 1pm
come join DJ Lion King for some amazing Rock, Latin and Disco.
hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Friends/508/675/59
In addition to the dance....we want to see some hot bikinis!
Girls.....it is time to find your Bikinis.....Cause we are giving away Casino money!
Tiniest Bikini - $100,000
Most Stylish one piece - $50,000
Best itty bitty polka dot bikini - $50,000
Guys, maybe we will find a special prize for the dude who Rocks board shorts the best!
| | Zuzu Bahro: We will be here until 3 - come join us! 5 months ago |
No traffic bots.....No alts.......real People! Lets Party!!!!!!
| | PinDeluca: Thank you so much for being a part of a really great night. Was alot of fun 1 month ago |
Some days we want some nice gentle peaceful music.....
and other days we want to ROCK!!!!!!!!!
We want the good pounding music we remember from years ago........Rolling Stones, AC- DC, Aerosmith and much more. We want to ROCK!!!!!!!
Classic Rock Fest
Saturday May 18 1 pm
hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Friends/520/680/56
DJ Lion King
come for the the awesome tunes, and leave with cash.....Casino cash! I will be giving away $500,000 casino cash during our Rock Trivia contest.
Find a bikini....or dress casual....and come out to the Party Mountain pool and party with friends!
and other days we want to ROCK!!!!!!!!!
We want the good pounding music we remember from years ago........Rolling Stones, AC- DC, Aerosmith and much more. We want to ROCK!!!!!!!
Classic Rock Fest
Saturday May 18 1 pm
hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Friends/520/680/56
DJ Lion King
come for the the awesome tunes, and leave with cash.....Casino cash! I will be giving away $500,000 casino cash during our Rock Trivia contest.
Find a bikini....or dress casual....and come out to the Party Mountain pool and party with friends!
| | PinDeluca: Oooo DJ ON FIRE ! 6 months ago |
Charming little shop full of sweet gifts !
Looking forward to seeing you, your Nasti
| | PinDeluca: OMG ! WHAT A BEAUTIFUL PLACE ! Bravo - stunning ! 7 months ago |
I have a favor to ask. If you like this crazy place called friends would you please give it a like and leave a little review when you have time. Nothing fancy…. Just say what you like. Your words carry much credibility!
Hope you all are having good beginning of weekend. I am having carpal tunnel issues (could it be the 500 zombies Lily and I shot?), But plan on being online a bit this weekend.
I am planning on sailing to the new regions this Sunday at noon, would love company if others want to join.
I would like to have a
Friends-grid dance next Sunday, June 25, at noon.
Don’t know who could make it or if Reggie interested in DJ (which we love). Please comment on this thread if interested.
Pin, we could use one of your venues or Party Mountain at my place. This is meant to be fun and relaxing after a busy week….not adding stress
Hope you all are having good beginning of weekend. I am having carpal tunnel issues (could it be the 500 zombies Lily and I shot?), But plan on being online a bit this weekend.
I am planning on sailing to the new regions this Sunday at noon, would love company if others want to join.
I would like to have a
Friends-grid dance next Sunday, June 25, at noon.
Don’t know who could make it or if Reggie interested in DJ (which we love). Please comment on this thread if interested.
Pin, we could use one of your venues or Party Mountain at my place. This is meant to be fun and relaxing after a busy week….not adding stress
| | PinDeluca: Im up for Sailing too, should be good :) 1 years ago |
What can you do with a 1 sim parcel?
In virtual worlds, the space you create and inhabit can become deeply personal and reflective of your imagination, preferences, and interests.
Ultimately, your virtual world is a reflection of you—your creativity, interests, and how you choose to interact with others in the digital realm. It’s a canvas where you can craft experiences that are uniquely yours, making the virtual world a deeply personal space indeed.
We are looking for people who want to be creative, and create their own special place in virtual worlds. I am not looking for free land collectors, but people who want to be part of a multi cultural community. Contact @zuzubahro or @safinemahoe2 for details.
Photo and Clearwater parcel design by Pin Deluca
In virtual worlds, the space you create and inhabit can become deeply personal and reflective of your imagination, preferences, and interests.
Ultimately, your virtual world is a reflection of you—your creativity, interests, and how you choose to interact with others in the digital realm. It’s a canvas where you can craft experiences that are uniquely yours, making the virtual world a deeply personal space indeed.
We are looking for people who want to be creative, and create their own special place in virtual worlds. I am not looking for free land collectors, but people who want to be part of a multi cultural community. Contact @zuzubahro or @safinemahoe2 for details.
Photo and Clearwater parcel design by Pin Deluca
| | Luna Lunaria: Very lovely. I don't get over to the grid nearly often enough 4 months ago |
Pictured above......typical product from Friends mall
I have tried to tell people that our mall is a little different; but tonight I want to show you one of our best selling products - the amazing horses from my friend Roland Francis.
Most of you know about Roland and his horses....but I am going to brag anyways. I used to raise horses in SL. You dont even want to know how much I spent on food.....and then the horses were not naturally grazing. If you found ones that were...you could not ride them. I have tried every horse I found in Second Life and Opensim, and I honestly believe Roland's horses offer the best ride and most realistic animations.
So....you might ask...what does this have to do with a mall? We are honored to be able to offer Rolands horses to you here at Friends Mall and I have built a special path to let you try them. Ride over the mountains...past the pond...and the long oceanside trail....and I am sure you will fall in love with these horses.
Go to the Equitacion Store at Friends Mall.
hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Friends%20Mall/479/340/2...
Then walk out the back of the store to take a horse for a ride. When you arrive back at the building, you can get your own horse rezzer......it is called HHorse rezzer v2.0 and is inside the stable building at the Mall.
These horses are wonderful! Thank you Roland!
I have tried to tell people that our mall is a little different; but tonight I want to show you one of our best selling products - the amazing horses from my friend Roland Francis.
Most of you know about Roland and his horses....but I am going to brag anyways. I used to raise horses in SL. You dont even want to know how much I spent on food.....and then the horses were not naturally grazing. If you found ones that were...you could not ride them. I have tried every horse I found in Second Life and Opensim, and I honestly believe Roland's horses offer the best ride and most realistic animations.
So....you might ask...what does this have to do with a mall? We are honored to be able to offer Rolands horses to you here at Friends Mall and I have built a special path to let you try them. Ride over the mountains...past the pond...and the long oceanside trail....and I am sure you will fall in love with these horses.
Go to the Equitacion Store at Friends Mall.
hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Friends%20Mall/479/340/2...
Then walk out the back of the store to take a horse for a ride. When you arrive back at the building, you can get your own horse rezzer......it is called HHorse rezzer v2.0 and is inside the stable building at the Mall.
These horses are wonderful! Thank you Roland!
| | Lillysparks: Awesome. Love it!! Can't wait to see these! 6 months ago |
12-2 GRID DJ ROSA ALEKSEEV AT ILY IN EXILE ON FRIENDS GRID
SHAKE IT UP! DISCO AND FUNK WITH ROSA: FRIENDS GRID
ILY grid may be down
But Friends are here so do not frown
Rosa back tonight in town
On the beach to shake us down
Disco funk you know its true
Shake it up cos we Love You
SHAKE IT UP! DISCO AND FUNK WITH ROSA: FRIENDS GRID
ILY grid may be down
But Friends are here so do not frown
Rosa back tonight in town
On the beach to shake us down
Disco funk you know its true
Shake it up cos we Love You
| | Safinemahoe2: DJ Rosa is Rocking and Bobbi has the energy! Come out and Party!!!! 1 years ago |
Took this of Melody swimming and enjoying being mermaids.
| | KaliStar: No worries I am glad you both like it! Took me a while to get a picture I really liked but when I finally got this one I was like yay! 1 years ago |
Please Welcome Kali Star to Friends. Our new "Hostess" Zuzu and Serina got Kali taken care of in our new trial homes.
| | PinDeluca: Welcome to the grid Kali 1 years ago |
Took the Playful Girl out on the water today to do some more tuning. It was great to be able to get the spinnaker up and enjoy the wonderful islands of Friends Grid going passed.
| | Courreges Malatesta: Amazing boat !! 1 years ago |
We had a wonderful sail today with new and old friends. Those who didn't know how to sail joined us in using the wind boats. What great fun those are. So you don't need to know how to sail. You can use any boat and have just as much fun.
| | PinDeluca: The Sailing was so much fun cant wait till next week ! 1 years ago |
Hello lovely people...Linda in tha house :))
| | Safinemahoe2: My rum better not be missing. ; ) 1 years ago |
“Friendship is the only cement that will hold the world together.” Woodrow Wilson
Opening June 15
#friends-grid
| | Nico Kaliani: In OS, people are more important than land. Come visit the friendly people on Friends-Grid. (I don't have to visit. I live there). 1 years ago |
Huge thank you to Reggie and Pin for the dance yesterday! Wonderful venue that Pin built and a great LIVE song set by Reggie...adding in some special requests! Appreciate both of you!
| | PinDeluca: Great Night Thanks for the all the fun :D 1 years ago |
*** ANNOUNCEMENT ***
For all of you who asked a copy of my creations, good news:
ZweetZ has now a shop setup in the Bahai Lotus Theatre!
I'll be adding more items regularly. Teleporter is at Landing Point.
Lemme know what u think?
Enjoy!☺ Peter
For all of you who asked a copy of my creations, good news:
ZweetZ has now a shop setup in the Bahai Lotus Theatre!
I'll be adding more items regularly. Teleporter is at Landing Point.
Lemme know what u think?
Enjoy!☺ Peter
| | PinDeluca: Thank you for sharing your creations Peter. I really enjoyed looking around. I am interested you see what you make next ! 2 years 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!
"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 7 months ago |
New Release!
We just released the Steven Formal Suit with Shoes for the Gianni Body.
A HUD is Included to change the Color / Texture of the Fabric, Shirt, Ties, Belt (also Hide and Show) and Shoes!
Hopefully you like it :)
Btw. : most of our Stuff will be updated time by time with HUDs to keep the Inventory clean! ;)
We just released the Steven Formal Suit with Shoes for the Gianni Body.
A HUD is Included to change the Color / Texture of the Fabric, Shirt, Ties, Belt (also Hide and Show) and Shoes!
Hopefully you like it :)
Btw. : most of our Stuff will be updated time by time with HUDs to keep the Inventory clean! ;)
| | PinDeluca: Please sign me up for the inventory cleaning service ;P 1 years ago |
Thank you everyone for your patience during a little work last night. Everything is finished and appears to be very smooth. Please let me know of issues with details as always.
I want to explain what this maintenance was….and why.
I have added a second server to friends-grid. This splits the work load of the server making less chance of lag and issues.
I believe in being proactive and trying to build a strong infrastructure rather than waiting until our servers fail and then dealing with it.
Also, just so you all are aware, we have a system of triple backups in place.
I am doing everything possible to optimize user experience, while protecting our work with backups.
I do not normally share the boring “geek speak “, but realize that Josh and Alex (my tech team) and myself are working hard to improve your user experience.
With that in mind, I have enclosed some pictures below labeled “Help”
Please try these suggestions…..And let’s work together towards making an awesome user experience.
I want to explain what this maintenance was….and why.
I have added a second server to friends-grid. This splits the work load of the server making less chance of lag and issues.
I believe in being proactive and trying to build a strong infrastructure rather than waiting until our servers fail and then dealing with it.
Also, just so you all are aware, we have a system of triple backups in place.
I am doing everything possible to optimize user experience, while protecting our work with backups.
I do not normally share the boring “geek speak “, but realize that Josh and Alex (my tech team) and myself are working hard to improve your user experience.
With that in mind, I have enclosed some pictures below labeled “Help”
Please try these suggestions…..And let’s work together towards making an awesome user experience.
| | Safinemahoe2: No more getting lost! 😂 1 years ago |
we had an awesome time sailing...and I want to share some photos courtesy of Zuzu and Serina. thank you all for joining!
| | PinDeluca: Aww Awsome pictures !!!!!! such a nice capture of our time together 1 years ago |
Please welcome new resident Melody Star to friends grid.
| | PinDeluca: Welcome Melody, looking forward to meeting you :D 1 years ago |
In memory of Sinéad, I'll be playing her album, "Throw Down Your Arms", great reggae songs covers..
If you love her, if you love reggae, come to Reggie's on Saturday 7/29 at 12 SLT for an hour of music and dance.
Peace !
If you love her, if you love reggae, come to Reggie's on Saturday 7/29 at 12 SLT for an hour of music and dance.
Peace !
| | PinDeluca: Awwwww - nice one Reggie, will try to be there XXX 1 years ago |
Please help me welcome Joyce Daines to friends-grid. Joyce is from USA and is currently living on same island as Safine and Serina
| | PinDeluca: Welcome on Board Joyce 1 years ago |
Hello everyone
I was just thinking about the wonderful mix of people we have at friends-grid.
Do you want to learn more about other parts of the world and cultures…..then get to know your neighbors.
I know I will probably make some mistakes here; but this is a cheat sheet to get you started:
Friends Region
Sorabis Slade - Canada
Pin Deluca - England
Courreges Malatesta - France
Lily Loire - USA
Safine Mahoe - USA
Marty Feldman - Germany
Linda McAlister - Netherlands
Timur - Germany / China
Serina Gee - England
Zuzu Bahro - USA
Dante Cavalieri - Spain
Hispanic Village- far East of grid
Isabel Nicaragua - Nicaragua
Anthony Veeper - Mexico
Queen Titanium - Chile
Peter Oldrich - Peru
Dominic - Argentina
John - Argentina
Camila - Panama
Xinashi Region - nw corner of grid
Nico Kailani - USA
Corsica Region - sw corner of grid
Angela - USA?
Many apologies if I missed someone
I was just thinking about the wonderful mix of people we have at friends-grid.
Do you want to learn more about other parts of the world and cultures…..then get to know your neighbors.
I know I will probably make some mistakes here; but this is a cheat sheet to get you started:
Friends Region
Sorabis Slade - Canada
Pin Deluca - England
Courreges Malatesta - France
Lily Loire - USA
Safine Mahoe - USA
Marty Feldman - Germany
Linda McAlister - Netherlands
Timur - Germany / China
Serina Gee - England
Zuzu Bahro - USA
Dante Cavalieri - Spain
Hispanic Village- far East of grid
Isabel Nicaragua - Nicaragua
Anthony Veeper - Mexico
Queen Titanium - Chile
Peter Oldrich - Peru
Dominic - Argentina
John - Argentina
Camila - Panama
Xinashi Region - nw corner of grid
Nico Kailani - USA
Corsica Region - sw corner of grid
Angela - USA?
Many apologies if I missed someone
| | PinDeluca: What a Wonderful World ! 1 years ago |
We have added a couple new residents:
Queen.Titanium @hg.osgrid.org:80
Peter.Oldrich @hg.osgrid.org:80
they will both be living in the Hispanic Village
| | PinDeluca: Welcome Home Queen and Peter. 1 years ago |
Please help me Welcome :
Dominic Soler from Argentina to friends-grid. Dominic will be living in the Hispanic Village and he loves building and wants to help friends- grid anyway possible.
Antony Veeper from Chiapas Mexico. Anthony has been in open sim for 3 years and wants to be involved with our community. Anthony will be living in the Hispanic Village.
Dominic Soler from Argentina to friends-grid. Dominic will be living in the Hispanic Village and he loves building and wants to help friends- grid anyway possible.
Antony Veeper from Chiapas Mexico. Anthony has been in open sim for 3 years and wants to be involved with our community. Anthony will be living in the Hispanic Village.
| | PinDeluca: Welcome Dominic and Antony 1 years ago |
Please help me Welcome Zuzu Bahro to friends-grid. Zuzu is from the US and has been in opensim for a nuber of years. Zuzu's fav online hobby is landscaping. Zuzu will be living on friends region.....please say hi when you see her.
| | PinDeluca: Hi Zuzu, Welcome Aboard ! 1 years ago |
Thank You Everyone. I love sailing and used to be on Older sim.
Angela Deangelo
| | PinDeluca: Hello Chloe, Wonderful to have you on board. I also love to sail - Lets raise anchor together ! 1 years ago |
Feeling the gentle sway of the horse beneath you as it navigates the winding path between towering trees and lush foliage. The sound of the rain tapping against the leaves overhead is soothing, and you feel invigorated by the fresh, tropical air.
As you ride deeper into the forest, you spot vibrant flowers in every color of the rainbow. Some are cascading down from tree trunks, while others are perched high above your head on vines. The air is filled with the sweet fragrance of blossoms and the buzz of hummingbirds flitting from one flower to the next.
Monkey calls echo through the trees, and you catch glimpses of chimpanzees swinging from branch to branch. You marvel at the natural beauty all around you, feeling grateful for the opportunity to experience such wonder.
As the rain begins to taper off, you come upon a clearing where a group of macaws are preening in a tree. Their magnificent colors are a feast for your eyes, and you sit quietly on your horse, just taking it all in.
As the sun begins to peak through the trees, you dismount your horse and take a moment to thank it for the amazing experience. You leave the rainforest feeling refreshed, and in awe of the stunningly beautiful place we call home.
As you ride deeper into the forest, you spot vibrant flowers in every color of the rainbow. Some are cascading down from tree trunks, while others are perched high above your head on vines. The air is filled with the sweet fragrance of blossoms and the buzz of hummingbirds flitting from one flower to the next.
Monkey calls echo through the trees, and you catch glimpses of chimpanzees swinging from branch to branch. You marvel at the natural beauty all around you, feeling grateful for the opportunity to experience such wonder.
As the rain begins to taper off, you come upon a clearing where a group of macaws are preening in a tree. Their magnificent colors are a feast for your eyes, and you sit quietly on your horse, just taking it all in.
As the sun begins to peak through the trees, you dismount your horse and take a moment to thank it for the amazing experience. You leave the rainforest feeling refreshed, and in awe of the stunningly beautiful place we call home.
| | Carmen Jewel: You describe Paradise so beautifully. :) 1 years ago |