ZoeyRavenheart^✦ @ZoeyRavenheart

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.

MORTIMER!!! WE'RE BACK!!!! Thanks to the people of the metaverse. So many of you came to me offering free land, free help, and really demonstrated your friendship. You brought back my latest creations to me to refill my store at Wizardry. I am very greatful and love you all. I could not ask for better friends. Special thanks to Milly Money, Fresh Virtual World, Jay R Cela, Kater_V_Kater, Marianna, PagaSuccubus, Safine Mahoe, HugABug, Mistress Dalgato, Lone Wolf, Nexus Storm, Fearghus McMahon, KatKakoola, Fred BeckHuesen & Druskus. You are wonderful and awesome people, and I am forever grateful to all of you.

Vallands
Complete Rental System v1.0

features:
. Two types of lands renting:
Rent Owner : Renter own the land
Rent Group : Renter get group privileges
. 3 ways of calculating pricing:
$Sqm, $Prim, $Fixed
. Price set on server and or Rental Box
. OS$ Money system ( $G Gloebit)
. Rental unit settings:
4- or 8-weeks mode
. Display Rentals with Cards
. Automatic group Invite (or not, as you wish)
. TOS Distribution
. Output Statistics on Notecard or MySql DB API

Complete syteme comprised of:
. Rental Box
. Rental Server
. Kiosk Browser
. Map Kiosk

hop://hg.osgrid.org:80/ValLands/1180/812/52
www.vallands.ca

Hey Lovelies!
Look what I made! This is a working YouTube TV, though you can access other websites on the Internet like FMovies and other free sites. I used Media, so there are no scripts to lag your region. It is at my shop at Masala Al Kohav. Use the teleporter to choose Star Ravenhurst Designs to put you at my door. Maybe you will find something else you like? Original creations of items for finishing touches that make a house into a home.
Bookcases, China Cabinets, Armoires, Side tables, art, decor, Water Fountains, Fire Places, etc.
grid.genesis-roleplay.org:8002:Masala Al Kohav

Hey everyone,
hope everybody is doing great today.

We have just updated our store with new Skins for Athena and EvoX Heads, also a new Eyes Megapack!

32 Skins, each got 4 versions to wear on your Athena Body.
5 different EvoX Skins (includes Ears, Neckfix, Shape and Eyebrows) that works perfect with the Skin tones!
31 Eyes Megapack on the Skins Entrance on our Mall!

Happy Shopping
Amelia & Hertha

Through the grapevine (thanks Jimmy) I am hearing of a script that is going around destroying assets and killing grids. I think it's at least attacked 2 grids that I know of, one of which we managed to rescue.

If you have this set to true in your Robust.ini you are vulnerable to it I think. I'm guessing as I've not seen the script itself.


; Allow all assets to be remotely deleted.
; Only set this to true if you are operating a grid where you control all calls to the asset service
; (where a necessary condition is that you control all simulators) and you need this for admin purposes.
; If set to true, AllowRemoteDelete = true is required as well.
; Default is false.
AllowRemoteDeleteAllTypes = false

This is in your Robust.ini

I know I'll probably get shouted down - this is just a hunch that this is what is causing this issue.

Arcadia Shop will remain closed until the OSG servers upgrade is complete.

Here's the official notification for if you missed it
https://www.osgrid.online/disruptions-downtime/downtime/

See you all at it's return!

Ich wünsche meiner Familie, Freunden und Bekannten für heute Abend einen guten Rutsch ins neue Jahr 2024. Danke für viele unvergessliche schöne, nicht schöne und lustige Momente die mit Euch erleben durfte, danke das es Euch gibt.
Wir schlagen ein neues Buch auf und freuen uns auf neue spannende 365 Tage mit Euch.
Kommt gut ins Neue Jahr mit viel Glück und viel Gesundheit.
I wish my family, friends and acquaintances a happy new year 2024 this evening. Thank you for the many unforgettable, beautiful, not beautiful and funny moments that I was able to experience with you, thank you for being here.
We are opening a new book and looking forward to another exciting 365 days with you.
Have a good New Year with good luck and good health.

This wonderful combat system has been masterfully scripted by Ares Halostar. It let's you set up a game on your land in your woods, where avatars can fight vampires, spiders, werewolves, and more! Not only this, but healing fairies and magical spirits fly to your aid to heal you! The entire system is FREE and is a massive amount of work. If you always wanted a complete roleplay situation this is it from A to Z. It's Amazing! :) It's at hg.neverworldgrid.com:8002:Never Village It is well worth the trip! He has put some heart & soul into this system! Enjoy!

Easter is not only about bunnies and eggs which are cute anyway :). It brings happiness, hope, flowers and the sun warmth after so many days of rain and cold, so I want to wish all of you a beautiful Easter with your dear family and friends.
Come to my Collectibles and grab some little gifts I put there for you.
Happy Easter!
Hugs Bebe
hg.osgrid.org:80/Wonder/920/709/22 [paste this on your map please]

HI EVERYBODY FIRST I WANNA THANK EVERYBODY FOR GENUINE REALLY LIKED OUR WORKED AND STAYED LOYAL AND FOLLOW US.
I HAVE DECIDED TO CLOSE THE SANTORINI SHOP AT THE MOMENT. I HAVE TO THINK ...WE HAVE NOTICE THERE HAVE BEEN PEOPLE FROM OTHER GRIDS AND GOT ALL OUR REBORN OUTFITS THAT WE HAVE ADDED AT REBORN STORE. THEY HAVE BEEN TAKEN ALMOST ALL AND NOW I HOPE THEY DO NOT ADD IT IN THERE STORES THAT THEY BUILD. WE KNOW WHO THEY ARE. IT´S REALLY SAD THAT PEOPLE USE GREAT GRIDS TO DO LIKE THIS. WE HAVE TO THINK AND DECIDE IF WE HAVE TO BANN THE GRID AGAIN AFTER ALL THIS. I WILL CONTACT THE OWNER OF THE GRID AND SEE IF THEY CAN HELP US OUT. WE DO NOT WANT TO BANN GRIDS BUT THIS REALLY WERE THE LAST THING WE NEEDED NOW.
I WILL SEND OUT IF WE ARE GONNA OPEN AGAIN. TY ALL..
Angelina Santorini Shop Owner

I say this every New Year, it is the first day of a 365-day Novel, let's write a good one! As I close the chapter on this one, thank you to all those friends who stopped by and inspired me to create, I love you!

AI Art Creation-MidJourney/Night Cafe' Cataplexia Numbers 1/15 11a-1p

Using text to create master works of art!
Cataplexia Numbers brings you art creation using the AI Software- Night Cafe' via their website and Midjourney via Discord. Learn useful prompts and techniques for getting the most out of your AI Renders. This class is suitable for beginners to advanced AI creators. Our server is equipped with real-time discord to Midjourney creation. Please join either BOTH Discord AND Midjourney or Night Cafe' before attending class @ Koryphon Academy, Wed 2-4pm

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Koryphon%20Academy/954/5...
alternatemetaverse.com:8002:Koryphon Academy (954,541,62)

ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND! Class is in VOICE in ENGLISH

Have you ever been to Greece during Easter?

The weather is mild, the smell of flowers is sweet, and the anticipation is glorious.

We love Easter with its message of love, the new beginnings, and the emotional Holy Week—or Passion Week, as we still say in Greek.

Traditions we cannot really trace back in time.

We have made a item for you all to share on your hoilday of Easter. We wish you love happiness and peace Happy Easter

American / 3/31...........Orthodox 5/5

If you like the gift you can get it at AVIWORLDS WELCOME, Since Dallas is not finished Enjoy!

RANDOM THOUGHT ON AN ARCANE TEXTURE, CREEPY NEIGHBORS, CREATIVITY and INTEGRITY PART II TWO (ELECTRIC BOOGALOO)

RANDOM THOUGHT ON AN ARCANE TEXTURE, CREEPY NEIGHBORS, CREATIVITY and INTEGRITY

When we last left my meandering rant, i mentioned that my landlord and (Undecel Masala at Masala Estates!) regarding two regions that had popped up right next to mine. I was "Avedon Park" and they were Avedon Forest and another name. When I explained that I had no relation at all to the owners of those regions, my landlord and HERO was kind enough to lift my region up and move it elsewhere. Apparently, they were just trying to copy as much of my whole damn region as they could. And soon enough, a region pops up using the same naming concept as me. (Avedon Park, How about Avedon's Peak? Mark's Park? or Avedon Place? Oh well. As so many like to argue, this is how we roll in OS and it "happens all the time". The saddest part is that these are people I associate with and consider friends!

Jump ahead only a month or so later that I started releasing the history or "lore" I have created and posting it here for people to enjoy. It is an overall narrative that applies not only to the region in OS but is also being used as part of a graphic novel, artwork, and music. It was less than a week that a similar "history' with just a minor change or two popped up at the previously mentioned region.
Anyone who says copying is the best form of flattery should be stripped naked, tied to the back of a truck, and drug down a main street.) Again, you can make endless arguments about how "everyone does it" "that is how OS works" and "no laws are being broken" (though I am learning fast that is questionable!). The point is that it shows a complete lack of INTEGRITY. It is such a shitty thing to do, especially in OS, where you are not likely to make any sort of financial gain from it, you are just doing it for "likes" and laziness.

But enough whinging. What can you really do about any of this? Well, after some research, I probably more than you think, especially if you live in the US.

First, say something! Even if you end up being wrong, it is important to publicly express your feelings on the issue and explain your work.

Second, Copywrites and protection through the DMCA are fairly easy and cheap (ie Free) to acquire. You can file for protection yourself for free, OR you can find someone who is already protected and simply absorb your content into their protection. And in the US you often don't have to file ANYTHING to be protected if your idea has been completed and made public, you can seek DMCA protections.

Now, and here we go back to just needing some integrity.

Idea vs. Expression:
Ideas themselves cannot be copyrighted. This means that the core concept or plot of your project cannot be exclusively protected by copyright.
However, the expression of that idea—how you write it down, how you present it, and certain details or traits—can be protected. (This is the future path I am walking but you should choose what works for you)

Also, OSGrid and other grids need to do more to police themselves. Know the difference between BOB Q Guy buying an item in SL or Kitely, copying it and bringing into Open Sim, and handing it out, as compared to someone just taking a person's work without payment or permission, and then claiming it as their own idea or concept. And don't assist them by allowing them to use your website and tools to promote a hijacked concept.

And finally, when it happens just speak out. you will take hell for it and you might even be WRONG, but speak up and let people know this hurts you.

and wow, did I just ramble on or what?? Sorry about that, but I do think there is a possible "integrity deficit" in our house and it would be up to us each to change that. I now climb off my teeny tiny soapbox and just wish you ALL a happy weekend. Feel free to come by Avedon Park and visit. We welcome everyone.
S.

VIRTUALIFE GRID YES ANOTHER GRID THAT TAKES ALL YOUR STUFF TO THERE GRID OUTFITS AND ALL.

Lets begin with
grid.virtualife-grid.it:4577:VIRTUALIFE

The Italian GRID "VIRTUALIFE GRID" Have been taken a lot of my outfits from Bella Donna & Black Shades store they have made other pictures and put up my outfits on there mall called PORT AURORA
hop://grid.virtualife-grid.it:4577/Port Aurora/129/46/28
They have even take my friend Belindas outfits to from MI AMORE city area REBORN OUTFITS.
The Owners of this GRID were in Jungle and were kicked of the GRID beacuse they steal a lot from here and put up at other areas and at there GRID. They have put out outfits
with there name as creator and made pics. They have taken one of the Black Shades Logo that I have made.
This is not the first time they take from other GRIDS.
I hope people will not support the GRID and let me know if you see more at the area. This people are Italian and they used Jungle GRID to get stuff. They have taken from Arkham GRID and many more GRIDS at there area REBORN outfits.
I wanna thank you all who is supporting me , Belinda & Angelina Santorini.
I will never give my permission to add my stuff or outfits on other GRIDS or shops. Always ask.


Arthur Owner
"Bella Donna"
"Mi Amore"

"VIRTUALIFE GRID"

Cominciamo con
grid.virtualilife-grid.it:4577:VIRTUALIFE

Il GRID italiano "VIRTUALIFE GRID" Sono stati presi molti dei miei abiti dal negozio Bella Donna e Black Shades, hanno fatto altre foto e hanno messo i miei abiti nel centro commerciale chiamato AURORA hop://grid.virtualife-grid.it:4577 /Porto Aurora/129/46/28
Hanno persino portato gli abiti della mia amica Belindas dall'area della città di MI AMORE REBORN OUTFITS.
I proprietari di questo GRID erano nella giungla e sono stati espulsi dal GRID perché rubano molto da qui e si insediano in altre aree e lì GRID. Hanno messo fuori degli abiti
con il nome come creatore e foto realizzate. Hanno preso uno dei loghi Black Shades che ho realizzato.
Non è la prima volta che prelevano da altre GRIGLIE.
Spero che le persone non supportino il GRID e fatemi sapere se ne vedete altri in zona. Queste persone sono italiane e hanno usato Jungle GRID per procurarsi le cose. Hanno preso da Arkham GRID e molti altri GRID nella zona abiti REBORN.
Voglio ringraziare tutti coloro che mi supportano, Belinda e Angelina Santorini.
Non darò mai il mio permesso ad aggiungere le mie cose o i miei outfit su altre GRIGLIE o negozi. Chiedi sempre.


Arthur Proprietario
"Bella Donna"
"Mi Amore"

VIRTUALIFE GRID

Comencemos con
grid.virtualife-grid.it:4577:VIRTUALIFE

El GRID italiano "VIRTUALIFE GRID" tomó muchos de mis conjuntos de la tienda Bella Donna & Black Shades, hicieron otras fotos y colocaron mis conjuntos en el centro comercial llamado AURORA hop://grid.virtualife-grid.it:4577 /Puerto Aurora/129/46/28
Incluso han llevado los trajes de mi amiga Belinda a los REBORN OUTFITS del área de la ciudad de MI AMORE.
Los propietarios de este GRID estaban en Jungle y fueron expulsados del GRID porque roban mucho de aquí y se alojan en otras áreas y en GRID. Han sacado trajes
con su nombre como creador y fotos hechas. Han cogido uno de los Black Shades Logo que he hecho.
No es la primera vez que toman de otras GRIDS.
Espero que la gente no apoye GRID y avíseme si ve más en el área. Esta gente es italiana y usaron Jungle GRID para conseguir cosas. Han tomado de Arkham GRID y muchos más GRIDS en la zona de trajes REBORN.
Quiero agradecerles a todos los que me apoyan, Belinda y Angelina Santorini.
Nunca daré permiso para agregar mis cosas o conjuntos en otras GRIDS o tiendas. Pregunta siempre.


Arturo propietario
"Bella Donna"
"Mi amor"

hg.twiztidtimezgrid.com:8602:Awakening
Darkness cannot survive in the LIGHT! Please shine a LIGHT on the evil that is permeating and destroying our lives and this world.
Visit AWAKENING and collect your own Light Bearer Lantern along with all the links and please share far and wide.
Collectively we can dismantle this evil and restore PEACE on Earth. It starts with each and everyone of us.