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The Problems of Gor – Part 2
Beyond Roleplay – A Cult? [editors note: this is the second half of an abridged version of Artemis Fate's notecard on Goreans. Those interrested in more related readings should contact Artemis for a copy of the 'Problems of Gor' notecard.] by Artemis FateIn one form or another, all seven conditioning tactics outlined by Dr. Singer [...]
Full StoryThe Problems of Gor – Part 1
Philosophy, Society, Conditioning [editors note: Our Gorean-themed week continues with an abridged version of a notecard written by Artemis Fate -- contact Artemis for a complete copy of the 'Problems of Gor'.] by Artemis FateGor is an alternate-world detailed in John Norman’s “Chronicles of Gor”, a twenty-six novel series that combines philosophy and erotica with [...]
Full StoryOp/Ed: Let’s play a game of make believe
by Eloise Pasteur, European Affairs deskWe’ll start with the probably mutually exclusive ideas that: 1) I’ve got enough money to set up a rival for Second Life and 2) I’m nice enough to do it how we, the users, want. So, what do we want? As a minimum, and in no particular order: – Less [...]
Full StoryOp/Ed: RL Press Needs to Respect SL Identities
Is it really news when SL residents do not provide RL names? Eloise Pasteur, European Affairs deskRecent weeks have seen an explosion of Second Life into the awareness of everyone in Real Life that follows the news. In the UK alone coverage snuck out from Newsnight, a reputable but not widely watched show in December [...]
Full StoryOp/Ed: Where does SL go from here?
by Inigo ChamerberlinThe past few months, and especially the past few weeks, have seen some amazing things go down in SL. In an attempt to get on top of what it all means I’ve been talking to people in SL, trying to get a feel for what the general perception is of recent events. The [...]
Full StoryFleeced [CORRECTED]
[Editor's note/Correction: Contrary to some passages in Prokofy Neva's Op/Ed piece below, the Electric Sheep Company informs us that it does not have a real-life apparel retailer as a client and was not involved in the creation and distribution of CopyBot or the Mannequin avatars. (See comments from two Sheep, Giff Constable and Satchmo Prototype, [...]
Full StoryA Piece of My Heart
“A stupid person can make only certain, limited types of errors; the mistakes open to a clever fellow are far broader. But to the one who knows how smart he is compared to everyone else, the possibilities for true idiocy are boundless.” – Steven Brust by Eloise Pasteur, European Affairs deskWhat is Second Life? It’s [...]
Full StoryOp/Ed: Second Life Sex Worker Blasts Zee Linden’s Proposed Wardrobe Tax
Zee Linden’s Wardrobe Taxby Cardie Mahoney [Cardie Mahoney is a well-known Second Life Escort and Model, services described in more than enough detail on her web site cardiemahoney.com. She is also a frequent visitor to Crayonville, but she won't say why. I mean really, she goes to Crayonville but never *my* island? What's that about? [...]
Full StoryThe Euro Update Experience
A nuisance for everyone Eloise Pasteur, European Affairs desk On those occasions where it actually improves our experience it’s one we may look back on gratefully. On those occasions where it makes things worse, we swear about it for some time. But, have you ever stopped to consider what it’s like for those of us [...]
Full StoryTaking Second Life to the next level
What does it take to be the Web-3D market leader? by Stef Wade Stef Wade ponders how to level up It is no secret that the Second Life client puts quite a strain on many computers. The german blogging scene is discussing some technical insufficiencies which can be found in Second Life. Some go so [...]
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