The SL Enquirer

Monday, March 29, 2021

LUPUS AWARENESS FAIR

Monday, March 29, 2021 fair, fashion, Lupus Awareness, press release, second life, shopping, SL enquirer No comments

It's that time again!

Lupus Awareness Fashion Showcase and Fair is an annual event hosted by the sorors of Sigma Upsilon Nu, SL Sorority, and The Red Door Models. During the month of May our mission is to educate and raise awareness and funds for both Lupus Awareness of American and the Lupus Awareness of the UK.

As we did in our inaugural year in 2010, we begin May 1st with our annual Lupus Walk that opens our Lupus Fair that will last the full month of May. The fair is composed of various events and interactive activities, i.e. a Fashion Show, a Charity Boxing Event and a ballet.

Prior to the events, we encourage designers, vendors, and businesses to sponsor the event in various ways. Designers can participate in our fashion, vendors are encouraged to become a part of our shopping village and sponsors are asked to donate by purchasing one of 4 sponsorship packages.

To find out how to be a part of this epic event please use the following links for more information: https://sigmaupsilonnusl.wixsite.com/slsorority/lupus-awareness-month or contact Cleopatra Kellman or Suzette Laviolette for information.

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AVIE POLL: Is Second Life an extension of real life or just a game?- The SL Enquirer

Monday, March 29, 2021 Avie Poll, culture, real life, second life, The SL Enquirer 3 comments

Second Life has to be one of the most incredible virtual world platforms on the internet as well as an amazing social experiment. For over a decade and a half avatars from all over the world collectively created the environment and community. Some would argue that it is best to keep Second Life separate from real life because it is just a game while others have a more emotional or professional connection to SL. They take it more seriously and would argue it is an extension of real life. Because Second life is a unique community of professionals mixed with role players and gamers, there is no right or wrong answer. It all depends what you do in Second Life.The SL Enquirer explored the grid to ask avies from all walks of Second Life, “Is this an extension of RL or just a game?”.

SLE: Is Second Life an extension of real life or just a game?

Sól: “Second Life is a thriving community and has moved into being a vital part of my life since the onset of the Covid pandemic. Here we interact with one another as pixelated avatars, but there is a real person driving the interactions. People come to Second Life, and cosplay, become fashion designers, and in some cases rockstars. For people unable to have families, they can come to SL and simulate that experience. For transgender people, there is a freedom to live the life they choose here as well. With so much appeal to so many people from different walks of life I could never say that SL is just a game. For me, SL is where my best friends are. This is a space I can be myself, where I can work on myself, where I give myself space to grow.”

Nuka: “When I first came to SL it was a foreign world, and while it took some time to master the basics, the vehicle it provided to enhance my life was amazing. After enjoying the club scene and many different social aspects of the online community, I delved into several different roleplay settings, indulging in the creative outlet of writing which is a long time passion of mine. More recently I have re-entered the social aspect of Second Life and enjoy the talents of a multitude of musicians across the globe. Across the whole of my experience in Second Life, all along the way I have made friends that I have cherished, and memories that are heartwarming with people I would never have otherwise met. Regardless of the use to which I put it, it's definitely an extension of real life with a very real and tangible connection with some pretty terrific people.” <3

Stacey: “Most things in life can be answered by examining the Batman mythos. People who hang around Batman, like the butler or the kid, would point out that Batman is 100% dedicated to crime fighting. His persona of Bruce Wayne, billionaire playboy, is the real mask. He cares nothing for that rich guy's life, which is just a tool that helps him be Batman. A psychologist might say that, no matter how much time he devotes to being Batman, the superhero act is just a tool which Bruce Wayne uses to solve his personal torment. You can turn that logic onto our Avie Poll. I'd go with the shrink's answer. No matter how much time you spend playing SL, even if you seal yourself in a sensory deprivation chamber and do nothing but play SL and eat Chinese delivery food until your heart fails, it is still just you making an animated version of your idealized self and doing things you can not do in RL. SL is a game that real people play. There can be real life results of SL activity- you might make enough Lindens to get rich RL, or you may meet your future husband on here, or you may take a girl avatar on the D Train to Sexytown and never know she was 14 until the detectives show up disguised as Chinese food delivery guys and kick in the door to your sensory deprivation chamber- in case you think the divide between SL and RL is impermeable. However, even if your avatar just walks around and looks at things, the same connection exists. I'd ask the reader to keep in mind that I would give the same answer to this question for any game, be it SL or Candyland or Pac-Man. Everything is real life.”

Mrs.Blue: “It depends on the person really but as for me it's an extension of rl to me when you refer sl as a game then you’re basically saying nothing matters meaning no feelings no connection no emotions like playing a video game example pacman, space invaders those are games. people that do play sl as a game its basically means nothing to them. I've been on sl for 8 yrs now going on 9. I've only been in 2 relationships and I made lots of close friends here . When there is a connection between the avis its the same as in rl how you make connections in rl. There are feelings and emotions, a special connection and bond. when people say it's just a game or they seperate sl from rl I will call their bluff. It is hard and impossible to separate both. When emotions and feelings get involved. I'm not saying it's safe to go meet someone you met on sl because it's not safe unless you do your research on someone and get background information. But there is a bond on sl with avis as in rl. I cried when my friends passed away. I worry when I don't hear from them. If my relationship doesn't work out I go through the same emotions I do in rl.. sl has also helped a lot of people who can't do rl stuff no more so it becomes a part of them. example you use to build houses in rl but you've gotten older or health reasons got in the way so u come on sl to continue to do what you love. or you worked in a retail store but can't do it no more because of health issues you come on sl to start your own business. So sl can be a part of your rl in many ways . sl has also been rl to those who are disabled in rl it gives them away to do things that they can't do in rl. Our avis represents us. Well at least in my case it does bring the rl me to sl i voice i control my avi as I control myself in rl. So is sl just a game to me that will be big NOOO. Is sl an extension of my rl? YES IT'S APART OF IT.``

Gemma: “My Best Friend in RL introduced Second Life Online games with me. She encouraged me to play SL. At first , I was hesitant because I never played any online games in my entire life. Since last year, 2020 is not a good year for all of us , I decided to try it anyway, and now ,It's been six months and counting :) that I am playing Second Life. Second life games offer a lot to the players, from your avatar, places that you are visiting and a lot more. But, what excites me most are meeting new people all over the world. At first, I thought Second Life is just really a game to play. Something that can occupy you if you are not busy in RL. But as I go along, I find Second life as an extension of my real life. Why ? Simply because , I spend Time, Efforts and Emotions in playing Second Life. Efforts, in making my Avi as beautiful as I want it to be. I believed that my Avi is an extension of myself, from the Hair, dresses, shoes , and jewelry that I choose to wear while playing. Same in RL, you always find time to do things that will make you happy like Clubbing, Dancing, Beaches , meeting friends and a lot more and those things are also offered in Second lIfe. When it comes to emotions, I put half of my RL heart in playing Second Life. When you meet new people or gain new friends in SL , you are investing feelings already towards them. Like in RL, you can also feel different emotions in playing SL , you can be Happy or Sad , You can laugh and cry, You can be Good or Not, or You can feel Hurt or Betrayed, by the people you choose to be with in this Game. So at the end of the Day, from the Time You Log in and TIme you Log out in Second Life , what is Important is your HEART.”

Jessie: “SL is a game, BUT it is not "JUST" a game. People seldom use the word "play" for being in SL. You could say it is social networking and therefore can be an extension of real life. However in SL you are free to create any avi - to be anyone, to do anything, even to be any species. It means different things to different people. Many people use SL as an extension of RL. And many use SL to experiment with roles that they would never try in real life. Some are very creative. SL is very immersive and the emotions are real. The friendships are real. And yes, people really do fall in love. Often there will be 30,000 people 'inWorld'. The content is all created by the users. In SL people cooperate to build SIMs and run events, rather than shooting each other!! For me it is all about friends and live music. We go to venues and chat while we watch the most amazing musicians from around the globe. There is a lot of 'audience participation' too!! I also like exploring the many wonderful SIMs. So yes, SL is a game but much more. And it can be an extension of real life. So, it is both.”

GreenEyedroyalty: “To me, SL is neither a game or an extension of my real life. It is a Matrix-like alternate universe where one can find a new identity or jump into an experience they would never dream of trying in real life. The lives, movements, creations may be synthetic but the feelings, friendships and meanings are real. In other words, if your heart dies in SL, it dies in RL as well.”

Ninja: Personally, I'm a firm believer that SL is almost always an extension of real life...unless you're a bot or are participating in RP, there are real life people behind every avatar, each of whom deserve the same respect and treatment as you would give them in your normal life. That being said, I do recognize that some people need to understand the important differences between SL and real life, such as the necessity of eating, sleeping, working, showering, etc.....as well as the importance of maintaining some level of anonymity with a person you just met in a virtual environment.

Karen: “I pay my monthly premium and am entitled to do what I want in SL. You are violating my right to be an avatar. I’m calling the cops!”

Is Second Life just a game or an extension of your real life? The consensus is SL is more than just a game. However, there are no right or wrong answers to this question. It all depends on the individual purpose for immersing in this virtual world. Join the poll and share your thoughts in the comments section below.

LET'S RACE FOR A GREAT CAUSE FOR LUPUS

Monday, March 29, 2021 great race, Lupus, press release, second life, SL enquirer No comments

Who is ready for a GRID-WIDE challenge??

Sigma Upsilon Nu, SL Sorority is kicking off with our annual fundraising event with a team challenge!  #LupusAwareness .  Come register your team and compete for fun, prizes and the title of 2021 GREAT RACE CHAMPS at The Great Race for Lupus.  This is 4 weeks of fun and prizes! Register your team of 2-4 to get into the race by April 28th.

ALL PROCEEDS BENEFITS LUPUS OF AMERICA AND LUPUS OF THE UK

For more information and registration go to:

https://forms.gle/xpraqR7sR4LqcR359 or contact Suzette Laviolette.

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SLE POLICE REPORT: The Easter Bunny gets busted selling Easter Grass!

Monday, March 29, 2021 Easter, police report, second life, The SL Enquirer 1 comment

3/29/21-Earl the Easter Bunny was fired from his job at the local freebie mall and is currently in SL jail awaiting trial on a slew of possession and intent to deliver charges. According to recent eyewitness reports, Earl the Easter Bunny was apprehended early Monday morning while trying to sell grass in a child avie school zone. Earl attempted to escape but was tackled and hauled off. An investigation is still underway.

TO BE CONTINUED...

Moonlight Music Presents: Rockstar Island Live Vocals Concerts 3-6pm SLT

Sunday, March 28, 2021 entertainment, music, press release, Rock Star Island, second life, SL enquirer No comments

3-4pm - Rocker Gibson
 & Bad Reputation

4-5pm- Wolfie Moonshadow
 & Bad Reputation

5-6pm- Seren McGillivary
 & Bad Reputation

WHERE: Rockstar Island where the music is LIVE!!. Rockin' high above the snow-topped mountains and rockin the Aurora Borealis (when you land set the world to midnight)

TELEPORT TO LIVE MUSIC 
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Wilson/160/83/22

Maribol Inshan's Disco - The Beauty & The Beat Wednesday, March 31st 6:30 – 8:00 PM

Sunday, March 28, 2021 Disco, Maribol Inshan, press release, second life, SL enquirer, Synergy Island No comments

Synergy Island Presents

Maribol Inshan's

Disco - The Beauty & The Beat

Wednesday, March 31st 6:30 – 8:00 PM At Synergy Island

Come Experience the Beauty and the Beat of Your Favorite Disco Music. Featuring Maribol Inshan, Ambrosia K. Windstorm and Special Guest Jackie Lefko!! We will transport you back to the Groovin’ days of Disco in a whole new way! Come ready to dance, sing and GET DOWN ON IT!! The dance floor that is! This is a fully staged and choreographed "Live" Musical Experience From Maribol Inshan and The Cool Cats

Come ready to sing along and shake your money maker...lol

Attire: Show Us Your Best Disco Look!

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Synergy%20Island/84/30/200128

Club Lion Announces the Mega Event of the Century ★ 💫 ★ Together into the Future - April 2nd -4th 2021

Sunday, March 28, 2021 anniversary, Club Lion, entertaiment, event, music, press release, second life No comments

Another great year has gone by and it’s hard to believe it’s already our 13 year Club Lion Celebration. The theme for this years Celebration will be "Together into the Future". You will be blown away by this incredible venue with giant whales and aquatic life swimming around you. We spared no expense in bringing you this awesome Mega Event, one like you’ve never seen before so you really don’t want to miss it!!

This year’s party will be the best ever with an amazing line-up of DJ’ers and live performers. Hold onto your seats because this Mega Event will go on for 3 days from 10am SLT to 6pm SLT each day.

We would like to Invite you to our Party. Meet some new Friends and have a Great Fun Time.

We look forward to welcoming you, to make us a place where you will come to enjoy a happy times with us.

BIG Thank to all our DJ’ers & Performers in advance for participating in our celebration.

(For the Best View please check Advanced Light Setting)

LM : http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Lions/183/71/1500

Hosts : VeritasMcMaster - Shrike Rossini - Resmay Bloodstorm - Huanita Wunderlich - Arilein

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☆ Club Lion Entertainment presents 13 Years Club Lion Mega Event Friday 2 April 2021 ☆

10 am slt Singer/DJ Aragon Ducrot

12 pm slt Jack Dryden

1 pm slt Shaye Dezno

2 pm slt Khiron Ametza

3 pm slt Ambrosia Kamala

4 pm slt Clairede Dirval

5 pm slt ElvisAronPresley Lisa

(For the Best View please check Advanced Light Setting)

We would like to Invite you to our Party. Meet some new Friends and have a Great Fun Time.

We look forward to welcoming you, to make us a place where you will come to enjoy a happy times with us.

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☆ Club Lion Entertainment presents 13 Years Club Lion Mega Event Saturday 3 April 2021 ☆

10 am slt DJ Regi Yifu

12 pm slt Mar Biddle

1 pm slt Crew Despres

2 pm slt Maribol Inshan

3 pm slt Hogan Baily

4 pm slt acidicloop Exonar

5 pm slt Zoree Jupiter

(For the Best View please check Advanced Light Setting)

We would like to Invite you to our Party. Meet some new Friends and have a Great Fun Time.

We look forward to welcoming you, to make us a place where you will come to enjoy a happy times with us.

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☆ Club Lion Entertainment presents 13 Years Club Lion Mega Event Sunday 4 April 2021 ☆

10 am slt Neon Bits (Psiquence)

12 pm slt RickPepper

1 pm slt Tim Anadyr

2 pm slt Ricardo Avalira

3 pm slt ian Bleac

4 pm slt HarperDeLaney

5 pm slt UnBes0Grande

(For the Best View please check Advanced Light Setting)

We would like to Invite you to our Party. Meet some new Friends and have a Great Fun Time.

We look forward to welcoming you, to make us a place where you will come to enjoy a happy times with us.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Lions/183/71/1500

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The QuadRadiX LIVE at Terry's Sunday Showcase March 28th 2021

Sunday, March 28, 2021 press release, Quadradix, second life, SL enquirer, Terrys place, Terrys Sunday Showcase No comments

Join us on Sunday, March 28th beginning at 6pm SLT for Terry's Sunday Showcase, sponsored by the SL Enquirer! This week's featured artist is The QuadRadiX, a band of 4 fantastic musicians (Max Kleene, Noma Falta, Sabian Inglewood, and DennyMac) streaming into Second Life from 4 different locations throughout the US and Canada. Quad streaming in the relay, performing rock music & love songs from the '60s to the present, covering bands & artists such as Jason Mraz, The Beatles, Radiohead and Neil Young. Dynamic performers bringing their passion for music in the songs their fans love to hear! They keep you wanting more....

The QuadRadiX has been over 8 years in the making. In April 2012, Maximillion Kleene asked Ben Cleanslate to play bass with him on dual-stream. June 2012, Sabian Inglewood joined them on stage to play drums and this was the beginning of MKB as a trio streaming in relay into Second Life. DennyMac joined the band in June 2014 and they became the newest quad streaming band in Second Life and soon became known as The QuadRadiX. In November 2017 Ben Cleanslate decided to step away from Second Life. On November 13, 2017, Noma Falta joined the band in the key role as a bass player.

DennyMac streams from New York with his passion for music and a deep desire to share his talent. Heavily influenced by the likes of Bob Dylan, James Taylor, the Beatles, and many others, he brings his great talents to the band as lead guitar.

Maximillion Kleene, streaming from Niagara Falls Canada, brings high energy and a dynamic musical range and groove on acoustic guitar. He delivers a versatile vocal style and influences from a range of artists such as Pearl Jam to Foo Fighters to Jason Mraz. Max, well known for his solo performances in Second Life, was a member of The gReefers band.

Sabian Inglewood comes to you from New Hampshire as drummer for the band. He began playing drums in school and today enjoys playing styles ranging from blues, pop, and country, to jazz and progressive rock. He was previously the drummer with Second Life's Virtual Live Band and The gReefers band.

Noma Falta is a powerful, soulful Vocalist and Musician enjoying the company of SecondLifer’s for over 12 years. A high-energy artist who loves being involved with the audience during her shows. From solid grooves with bass and tracks to heartfelt unplugged acoustic shows - it is all about the Music and You.

Come support live music with friends, laughter, and a whole lot of fun...ONLY at Terry's Place!!!

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Welcome to Terry's Place, your friendly neighborhood pub where everyone knows your name! Home to some of the hottest DJs and live singers on the grid, there's a little something for everyone here at Terry's when you just need to get away from it all. Dance as we spin tunes for all walks of life, show off your talents at Open Mic every Friday, or enjoy a live concert out in the park at our Terry's Sunday Showcase! With events happening five nights a week, be yourself and escape the chains of real life with friends, laughter, and a whole lot of fun...ONLY at Terry's Place!

PUBLIC LANDMARK:
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mystic%20River%20Cove/214/82/2501

CONTACT:
Ninja (ninjaantwoord resident)

Performer Websites:

The QuadRadiX - https://www.facebook.com/quadradix/

BIXIE EVENT - #MADEWITHLOVE March 28th 2 PM SLT

Friday, March 26, 2021 #MADEWITHLOVE, BIXIE, press release, second life, SL enquirer No comments

On March 28, Bixie Event will open it's second round...building on our inaugural success where more than 30 designers including WOW Skins, Alantori, and Letistattoo provided new creations, exclusives, and wonderful gifts (from skins to clothing to even his and hers racing bikes).

This round's theme will be Gatsbyesque... with a beautiful new build making shopping easy and fun. We have even more great designers with great creations and even some surprises.

And as Jay Gatsby said "“And I like large parties. ...

EVENT START DATE 28TH March /2PM SLT
Taxi:: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Loan/48/237/21

- BIXIE EVENT - #MADEWITHLOVE

GeekSpeak subject for Saturday 27th March at noon SLT: How do the rich live

Thursday, March 25, 2021 Geek Speak, poverty, press release, rich, second life No comments

This week we will wonder about the difference between a rich person and a poor person. Why does one person get richer while another just falls more and more into poverty? What does the world look like to the rich? Can you escape poverty and join the ranks of the rich by changing how you think?

Come and find out how to think and live like a rich person. This might be the most important time of your life so don’t waste it on Netflix. Come to GeekSpeak and bring all your poor friends!

IM Vulcan Viper, who teaches a meditation class every Wednesday at 1pm SLT in the GeekSpeak auditorium, if you have ideas for new subjects.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Danmu/143/127/51

Snowboarding At Toggenburg Mountain

Thursday, March 25, 2021 fun in the snow, second life, SL enquirer, snowboarding, Toggenburg Mountain No comments

Some people, your author included love winter and refuse to let go of it. The dawn of April does little to slow ol' Stacey Cardalines down. I like summer too, don't get me wrong, but I love snow and could happily have it year-round if we got enough beach days when I wasn't working. Other people feel this way, even if they are in the minority. I know this because there are still numerous winter themed sims operating 12 months a year.

As winter turns to spring in our Massachusetts office, we took to the virtual world to get our Powder fix on.

Toggenburg Mountain exists in the Toggenburg sim. Toggenburg appears to be the town name, as well. I'm not sure if the town is named for the mountain or if the mountain is named for the town, and I'm banking enough on you not caring either that I'm doing zero research on this. "It looks like Toboggan" is a better answer to "I wonder why they named the town that?" than anything that has a chance of being, like, actual.

It's winter every day in Toggenburg. Snow covers everything. It also looks very cold. The residents of Toggenburg save thousands of dollars a decade by not requiring air conditioning. They are situated at the base of a high and steep mountain. While I am not well versed in this field of study, I would guess that bookends of three years extend either way from this current date to Toggenburg's last/next Really Big Avalanche.

The sim is made by Governor Linden, who may be a real Linden or may not, I have no idea. It's a good-sized sim, capable of supporting a ten-minute trolley tour ride. They put a lot of effort into it. The Govna' did not succumb to the temptation of overloading the sim, which is appreciated by reporters who tour sims for a living. If you like winter, you'll be as happy as a polar bear walking around Toggenburg. It looks very much like the town that the Meister Burger ruled in that Santa animated special.

I eventually found a hill and a chairlift, and up we went to the part where you can ski. I took the liberty of putting the landmark (see bottom of the article) there. It gives you the opportunity to arrive- skiing- into the village at 70 mph.

They actually offered a choice between skiing or snowboarding. This is appreciated, as skiing is considered sort of an elite sport, played by elitists. The Winter Olympics are, to many, just a chance to watch some snobby European get crippled. Snowboarding is more like Mountain Surfing, it screams Americana, and I chose the snowboard. If they had a sled, I would have chosen that.

Snowboarding is easy and fun. You just rez the thing, stand on it, and off you go. While it takes a sec to figure out how to direct it, you master it quickly enough. I'm a bit of a clutz, and I went off course quickly, which resulted in me taking a 700-foot free fall. I was actually a bit disappointed that I didn't crash worse trying that, to be frank. I take great joy out of punishing my avatar and love her Looney Tunes-like ability to absorb and come back from the punishment that would cripple a real human.

That disappointment was erased by the ability to snowboard into the village and try to tour it. I crashed into a few houses, but it's all good. That's why Lanai pays me the big bucks.

It's actually a pretty good way to tour the town. Go through full speed (for reasons unrelated to physics, you never really lose much momentum once the snowboard is moving along level surfaces) and see what the town has to offer. After that, take the trolley tour, and see the town at non-psychopath speeds.

I'd even recommend walking through it. This may take you some time, as it covers many acres, but it allows you to go into a building without being on a snowboard and going 65 mph. The homeowners tend to appreciate that.

Toggenburg Mountain = http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Toggenburg/46/237/203

JOIN US AT KISS ME HARD FOR PAJANA'S RL Birthday! March 25th starting at 10 am SLT

Thursday, March 25, 2021 birthday, Kiss Me Hard, Panjana No comments

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PANJANA!

Join us at Kiss Me Hard and celebrate Panjana's Birthday with us!

Entertainment:

10 am SLT : KATIA

11 am SLT: Lyric Serendipity

12 pm SLT- Bubbles

1 pm SLT- Wolfie Starfire

https://maps.secondlife.com/.../Topanga%20Valley/27/211/23

AVIE POLL: DATING IN SL HORROR STORIES- The SL Enquirer

Wednesday, March 24, 2021 Avie Poll, break ups, culture, dating, horror stories, Romance, second life, The SL Enquirer No comments

Second Life is full of wild adventures, experiences and even surprises! From creating your own perfect avatar image and starring in your own SL story. There is always a good story to tell. Many avatars spend their time socializing with friends, going to concerts, parties and special events for a good time. These places are perfect breeding grounds for avies looking to date or even hook up. Many get involved in romantic situations. Finding the right companion could feel like a whirlwind fairy tale romance at first that leads to some great love stories or unfortunate nightmares. The SL Enquirer set out to ask avies across the grid about their worst dating experience in Second Life and we got some interesting responses! * Names have been changed to protect their identities.

SLE: What is the worst dating experience you ever had in SL?

Dixie: “Dated someone who was into bestiality in BOTH worlds. The way he talked about it was so nonchalant like it was 100% normal in his eyes, he even gave pointers to a friend of mine on how to have a Horse give you a proper blowjob. I just tried to see past it, but it still haunted me and still does to this day. I am glad i never met up with him in RL. Lord knows what would have happened and to be honest I'd rather not think about. Yikes.”

Chase: “Well, when they proposed to me to tell my worst date in SL, I remembered having had various stories in SL, and the truth is that I would not know which one to qualify as the worst, one of my worst moments was at the beginning when they took me to a beach and they invited me to sit on a towel for the first time and I saw that in SL if it is possible for a woman to rape a man, I suddenly found myself making love with a girl and I didn't even have a penis, I was left naked without male member letting the menu of that towel be handled by that girl, until it seemed to me that she lost interest in me, I felt powerless of not having a virile member and I teleported from there ashamed. That's when I experienced how crazy SL could be. On another occasion, also at the beginning, I found a girl on a beach that I invited to a hut to have sex, she was totally arousing when she suddenly told me that I was younger, wow, all the arousal went down all of a sudden, then she told me That was a joke, but I no longer knew what to believe and I was totally perplexed, what a bitch :)).”

Harold: “My story comes from 2015 when a lovely avi at a dj set at a club IM's me with the line of "you did an amazing job on your avi". A couple months went by and after we hit it off greatly, exchanged pics and talked on voice we were married in SL. She portrayed herself as a Nurse from the UK. Heavy British accent and the whole nine yards. Amazingly beautiful RL pics as well. A month or so goes by and I get a random IM from someone I did not know saying they are having a get together to discuss my partner. Curiosity gets the best of me so I show up. In a nutshell, much to my surprise, there are at least 15 people there and (2) other guys that she is partnered to on alt accounts on SL. She was actually in the United States and never even been to the UK, it was her hobby to practice a British accent in her spare time. The beautiful pics she sent........Haha were of an adult star (clothed) from Norway she pulled off of the internet. Once I confronted her about it, she poofed and closed that account to never be seen or heard from again. The same with the other 2 guys she was partnered to on other accounts. It just goes to show that if something seems too good to be true, odds are it is Haha. :)”

Wendy: “I met my ex at a Halloween party back in October of 2017. I was invited by some friends and was dancing when he messaged me asking if I would like to dance. I was fine with it but a little bit nervous. I never really had a partner in SL. I guess you could say I was an sl virgin. He was funny and nice and we hit it off. He wasn’t online too much so we saw each other when we could and went to concerts. He asked me to be his girlfriend after a couple of weeks and told me he wanted to show me what he was working on and he sent me a tp. When I got there he said it was his private home! After showing me around we sat on the sofa to talk. He started showing me the different poses and one thing led to another and we were having sex. Not even a couple minutes later some girl tp’s in right on top of us in the middle of it!!. He acted like he didn't know who she was and quickly ejected her and got really quiet and then logged off. I thought he crashed. As I was waiting there, I got an IM from the girl he kicked out telling me that they were dating for a year and proceeded to insult me about ruining her relationship! I left and blocked her and unfriended him too. I never felt so humiliated!!”

Parker: “My Date from hell! Was at a familiar club I go to often. My SL sister is a DJ there so I go from time to time just to listen to music and have fun. I was alone just having some Local chat laughs and a girl hit my box. She said hi and complimented me on how nice my avatar was. I thanked her and kept listening to my sister DJ. She continued to ask me questions about what I like to do in SL . So from then we have some basic conversations. SO I asked her if she wanted to continue our conversation while enjoying a dance, She agreed. The set was over and was late but we decided to meet up again at a place she liked . I thought ok why not sure lets do it. She told me she likes the beach so to wear some beach trunks. I didn't think anything of it so I agreed. Next day comes and she tp's me to a Beach, I was thinking of just US relaxing on a nice beach to get to know eachother better but she had other plans for us but to my surprise it was a SEX breeding beach. SHOCKED is an understatement, she invited me to an ORGY on the beach and was like come on over and join us ROFL. that orgy they was in voice and all those women suddenly becomes RL men with horrible trucker voices lol I tped out so fast my head was spinning and of course I muted and BURNED her card over a bomb fire hehehe”

Claire : “I dated a person for a few months and things were progressing very nicely, at least I thought so. I found out from a friend of mine that he was dating a few other people at the same time. I questioned him about it and he obviously denied it. I wanted to put it past us because he made me laugh and happy when I logged in. But as the time went by, he would often IM me stuff that we weren’t talking about and actually called me someone else’s name. So I asked a few friends to “spy” on him and they found him in a Strip club with two women on his lap. I confronted him and he was obviously surprised and embarrassed and we broke up. A month later he msged me and asked me to voice. I said sure why not I can say a few things kinda like face to face. When we voiced it was a WOMAN and she apologized and said she wanted to try something new.. Damn, that was a slap in the face. Needless to say I told everyone about it and he/she doesn’t come around anymore probably on an ALT”

Lenny: um, have never dated beyond clicking on a statue in a castle once and got royally rogered! lololol”

Karen: “Don’t ask me about my personal life, I am offended and calling the police.”

As you can see the craziest things can happen while dating in Second Life. From gender imposters and catfishing to just plain horrible partners! If you were caught up in an SL dating horror situation, share your story in the comments below!

The Muses - Music Driven- Meet the DJs- A.B. Tucker Reporting

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“SL = One Nation Under a Groove” - Sugaree Rose.

In two wild and wonderful months, The Muses transformed from a sand platform on the mainland into a growing, thriving community. The driving force on this rollercoaster ride has been the DJs. The Muses’ DJs are fabulous: Rob Skytower, Grizzly Silversmith, Bre, Dave, Sugaree Rose, and Grougan Oxbar.

DJ Rob Skytower is a seasoned SL DJ who describes himself as a “classic rock, oldies, and more” DJ. Rob is well-known for his decade on the rock and metal circuit. More recently, he has ventured out a different direction. A friend encouraged Rob to try his hand at “ballroom” and today he has one of the most unique ballroom sets on the grid. Aerosmith, Frank Sinatra, Spandau Ballet, Herb Albert, Bob Seger, and Norah Jones might all be heard in the same hour.

DJ Rob likes being a “project DJ”. He will take an idea or a theme, find the right songs, weave the set together just so, and make magic. “I work well with managers, owners, and other staff to make sure that everyone, including guests, leaves my sets going ‘WOW, never heard those songs that way’.”

DJ Dave is the newest addition to the lineup, and The Muses was lucky enough to be his very first gig. He cut his DJ teeth at The Edge beach during one of the contest hours of fishing and raffles. Dave describes his music style as mostly country. He shares with us his music library of modern and classic country music.

DJ Bre ended a DJing hiatus to grace The Muses with her presence. Also working one of the contest hours, DJ Bre does blues, rock, country, and creates a great dance party. Bre admits, “doing mush” is a favorite DJ task, she loves spinning romance. She is gaining a reputation as a big “By Request” DJ, as Bre ends each set by asking the crowd what they want to hear the next week.

DJ Grougan Oxbar is another long-time SL DJ. He has worked in many genres, but his favorite and best is romance. His warm-brandy voice will melt you from the inside out. His smooth, ballroom romance style will have you dancing on air. In his non-DJ, SL life, Gro plays in a band and has started a singing career.

DJ Grizzly Silversmith has been spinning in iconic clubs across SL for twelve years. He has DJed and sung for several of SL’s annual birthday events. One of the best audiophiles on the grid, his sets are filled with the finest blues, country, and romance to be found. Currently, Grizz is bringing EVERYTHING BLUES to The Muses at Azure, a casual, oceanside nightclub.

DJ Grizz is a Second Life tour guide. Via hot air balloon and gondola rides, Grizz will introduce you to the regions and continents of SL. Outside of SL, Grizz has many hobbies, including podcasting. Look for Grizzly’s Growls podcasts!

DJ Sugaree has been written about in blogs, mentioned on internet radio, and it has been so aptly stated by another, “Her sets go down like velvet honey.” DJ Sugaree put her introduction in her own words. “People who come to my shows immediately comment on my voice. Music, and my voice, are gifts from God, and I try to bring love, joy, peace and friendship into my sets. I love Smooth anything! Funk and R&B, Motown, Disco, Oldies, or Romance music are the genres I am most familiar with.”

“I've been referred to as 'SL's Cover Queen', and I am biased toward cover songs! My collection of wonderful 'covers' comes mostly from my fans and listeners. I've been DJing in Second Life exclusively for seven years and I love it. I love the people I meet even more. I am currently playing from the Sugaree Songbook at The Muses. Come by, see for yourself. And Oh Yes, bring me a cover song!”

On Tuesday, DJ Dave is at The Edge beach, and DJ Rob takes over the ballroom. DJ Grizzly spins amazing blues on Wednesday. On Thursday Sugaree hosts a DANCE PARTY with a different theme every week. Friday has DJ Gro and DJ Sugaree doing back to back romance.

Saturday is DATE NIGHT with DJ Sugaree in Cristall. It’s a wonderful romantic set, and setting. DJ Rob rounds out the week at The Edge with his ROCK ON THE EDGE set, any style rock, rock from any decade, and it is never dull.

The Muses’ venues include Cristall, a romantic ballroom set inside a vintage champagne glass. Azure is a casual, oceanside nightclub that hosts almost any music genre. The Edge is a pristine beach with contest hours of 7Seas fishing tournaments and club-sponsored raffles, sailing, swimming, lounging, or some friendly competition on the game deck. Each venue is just a pretty build until our DJs bring them life with music.

The Muses has a subscriber that sends out a weekly schedule, or guests can join the group to get notices about all The Muses’ events. Come enjoy phenomenal DJs and incredible music. Follow Your Muse… to The Muses.

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THIS WEEK AT THE MUSES

MARCH 25 TO 31

THURSDAY

FISHING, RAFFLE, DANCING ~ DJ BRE ~ 2-3 PM ~ THE EDGE

LATIN DANCE PARTY ~ DJ SUGAREE ~ 8-10 PM ~ AZURE

FRIDAY

SMOOTH ROMANCE ~ DJ GRO ~ 6-8 PM ~ CRISTALL

IT DOESN'T GET SWEETER ~ DJ SUGAREE ~ 8-10 PM ~ CRISTALL

SATURDAY

IT'S DATE NIGHT ~ DJ SUGAREE ~ 8-10 PM ~ CRISTALL

SUNDAY