The issue is not “the kid themed sims that raise my hackles,” suggesting that a particular thing does not appeal to her.

The issue is “the kid themed sims that raise my hackles and turn me into a would-be Joan of Arc,” which suggests some kind of action against the sims; actively protraying the action as wrong, and seems to advocate action against it.

I am a Domme. I have a large number of “pets”, three of which are slaves. Yes, slaves. I even have contracts that were witnessed where they signed their SL lives over to me. Do I engage in sexual activity with them, most definitely. They expect and desire it. Past that, I learn about each of them, and I learn how they tick, what excites them, what arouses them, what they fear and more. I take that knowledge and understanding and use it to provide them with the experience they crave. I am loved by, and I love, My pets. I keep them happy, and vice versa. Nothing that happens between Me and Mine is done without consent. My girls all can stop Me if they become uncomfortable, not a one has to date, they all trust Me to stop before they would stop Me.

But they’re only pixilated avatars, how can you love them? What about those stories of men playing women, what about them?

Like the author of this article, I am a member of the Unitarian Universalist Church. There are things that some people engage in that I disagree with on a personal level. As long as it is between consenting adults I’m fine with it, even if it is not something I want anything to do with it. And I’ve seen nearly everything.

I don’t purposely judge others for their lifestyles and most choices. I do My best to accept people as they are. That includes the men being women in SL. Truth is, I’ve had pets who were men as women. And they were lovely pets, and I’m still fond of them. I accept everyone as they present themselves, so long as they stay true to that image.

And love… Love comes from knowing the person, not the avatar. As Domme, I really get to know My pets, and they get to know Me. There is a level of trust that is built up between a Dominate and submissive that most of you non BDSM’ers will never understand. And with that trust comes Love and devotion, in both directions.

Namaste
Mistress Misto.

Note: I have so many pets that I don’t need more so don’t come looking for Me hoping to become Mine. But, if you want to talk with Me and get to know Me and perhaps become friends, I’m fine with that.

Now, while it may be true of her daughter, it is not true of all minors. A 15year old just applied to work as a stripper at a club a friend of mine owns. She sent him packing immediately upon learning he was a minor. There is also the fact, that yvette is in the wrong allowing her under 18 years old daughter play on the grid. The grid is supposed to be for adults only. There is a Teen grid for the minors [between 13 and 17, inclusive], and that is where she belongs if she’s of age.

From http://secondlife.com/corporate/tos.php

“2.2 You must be 13 years of age or older to access Second Life; minors over the age of 13 are only permitted in a separate area [Teen Grid], which adults are generally prohibited from using. Linden Lab cannot absolutely control whether minors or adults gain unauthorized access to the Service.”

Now, there was the comment about it being ridiculous to shield children/minors from adult content, and that it is really the parents’ responsibility. I agree that it SHOULD be the parents’ responsibility. However, the fact of the matter is that not all parents are very responsible when it comes to their children and their online activities. So, if the parents won’t do it, it becomes necessary for outside agencies to do so. Part of the issue is legal anyways, not just dealing with parents who don’t take the time to do the right thing by their chilren when they are online.

Aurel stating that sthere is something she Dislikes doesn’t make her Intolerant, it only makes her honest, How she chooses to ACT on those feelings determine whether she is Intolerant or Not.

Maria

Post Script:
A word on “Tolerance”. To be honest, i dislike the word and rarely use it. To me “Tolerance” Suggests that we are grudgingly allowing the existance of something that is patently Unacceptable. There is an Arrogance about the word as though In Tolerating something we, against our better judgement, deign to allow to exist something that Has NO right to exist.
While this MAY reflect the attitudes of Some, it doesn’t accurately describe Mine. I prefer terms like “Open” or “Accepting” They reflect more properly that the subject Is a reality, it is a fact of existance, and i can Choose to partake of it, or leave it alone but whatever I choose, doesn’t Impact Other peoples Freedom of Choice.

I’m Fussy about the language i use. it’s a Powerful thing, the ability to Convey ideas, and I think it Wise to always strive to make my Meaning and intent Clear by Choosing my words carefully.

M.

I mean how else would a night like this happen?

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VD

This is the first thing I did this morning, I cut and pasted this article into my word program of choice, and did the ancient thing, printed it out. Yes, I think this article is that important, it positions SL now, at this moment. I wanted to have this reference, this view of this thing SL, kept in a way that is permanent, and that is on paper.

There are writers that have assigned mileposts to the linear spew of events that become history. Their thoughts become how the future sees that time, aur has done that with this article. At any given moment it is possible to turn around and see where you have been, and plan where you might end up. Some moments are better than others, this is a good one.

And a fine merry christmas to you, Proteus. S’good to see that my status as a member of the AN doesn’t make me incapable of talking sense.

Seriously, though. Peace, love, joy, all that holiday rot.

Once again, Apathy is the universal anesthesia, and cure-all.