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Lacey Fardel

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Join date: 18 Oct 2005

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10-25-2005 05:51

I just wanted to address what the broadcaster said about players of sl possibly neglecting their rl (paraphrased).

I guess this could be or is a problem for some but in my case I really appreciate and cherish what platforms like sl afford me. I am a stay at home mom of 3 school age kids. I am also partially disabled and cannot work outside the home unless I could find a job that allowed me the flexibility to sit, stand, walk and lay down, when *I* need to and so far I have not found a job like that. With that being said, my condition also effects my social life to a degree. For others in the same boat, platforms such as SL afford us the opportunity to have more of a *normal* social life and I cannot begin to express what good that does for my *mood*. I am a much happier person, mother and wife when able to regularly socialize with other people and not feel *stuck* at home. My home is not neglected nor is my family. Actually they are less neglected because I am able to get adequate *outside* stimulation and spend less time in a funk.

So to SL I give a heart filled thanks!!

Persephone Milk

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10-25-2005 06:24

Welcome to Second Life Lacey! I am so glad you are here, and happy to hear that SL is providing you with some much-needed companionship and stimulation. Don't worry about what anybody else says! Live your first and second life to their fullest and you will remain a happy and fulfilled spirit!

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Cocoanut Koala

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10-25-2005 07:47

Good points! I've been a stay-at-home mom for ages now, and I just wish I had had internet when my babies were little.

To hell with anybody who doesn't like it, says I. I don't know how people figure watching TV is so much more having a life than doing SL or other internet games. Or reading a book. Or scrapbooking, or any other escapist activity.

However, this attitude will diminish over time, as people figure it out.

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MJ Hathor

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10-25-2005 07:54

Great post Lacey. Thanks for sharing and Welcome to SL.

MJ

Gabe Lippmann

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10-25-2005 08:07

From: Lacey Fardel

I just wanted to address what the broadcaster said about players of sl possibly neglecting their rl (paraphrased).

This is absolutely true! Go back to sitting on the couch and watching TV for 10 hours a day so that you don't neglect your RL (or Fox News!)

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blaze Spinnaker

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Join date: 12 Aug 2004

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10-25-2005 08:11

ahahah

Yeah, good one.

Should be more like SL players are neglecting their TV

Annah Zamboni

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Join date: 2 Jun 2004

Posts: 1,022

10-25-2005 08:13

From: blaze Spinnaker

ahahah

Yeah, good one.

Should be more like SL players are neglecting their TV

I cancelled all my premium movie channels because of SL and the al gore web.

Corvus Gould

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Join date: 24 Oct 2005

Posts: 18

10-25-2005 08:15

This is why people should get their news from Fox News with the same grain of salt they should take when they get relationship advice from Jerry Springer....

Annah Zamboni

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Posts: 1,022

10-25-2005 08:17

From: Corvus Gould

This is why people should get their news from Fox News with the same grain of salt they should take when they get relationship advice from Jerry Springer....

Actually Jerry Springer, the person, gives out good advice if you ever listen to him. The crowd however is another story.

Aesendria Serpentine

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Join date: 9 Oct 2003

Posts: 8

10-25-2005 08:26

WOW. In the piece, the newsperson said what she said about wondering why people would favor Secondlife over doing more in Reallife, but afterwards, she turned back to the screen and said, 'yes but in real life, you can't fly!' Indicating that she would probably favor secondlife too or at least understand why.

I don't see why people insist on bashing Fox News so much over this little bit... Every thread on here has has an undertone of hatred of Fox News when the piece was overall pretty positive!

FlipperPA Peregrine

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Join date: 14 Nov 2003

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10-25-2005 08:49

Direct link to the video:

http://www.foxnews.com/video2/player05.html?102405/fr_vogel_102405&FOX_Report&Second%20Life&acc&Tech&-1&exp

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Fox News Covererage
Lacey Fardel Registered User Join date: 18 Oct 2005 Posts: 87	10-25-2005 05:51 I just wanted to address what the broadcaster said about players of sl possibly neglecting their rl (paraphrased). I guess this could be or is a problem for some but in my case I really appreciate and cherish what platforms like sl afford me. I am a stay at home mom of 3 school age kids. I am also partially disabled and cannot work outside the home unless I could find a job that allowed me the flexibility to sit, stand, walk and lay down, when I need to and so far I have not found a job like that. With that being said, my condition also effects my social life to a degree. For others in the same boat, platforms such as SL afford us the opportunity to have more of a normal social life and I cannot begin to express what good that does for my mood. I am a much happier person, mother and wife when able to regularly socialize with other people and not feel stuck at home. My home is not neglected nor is my family. Actually they are less neglected because I am able to get adequate outside stimulation and spend less time in a funk. So to SL I give a heart filled thanks!!
Persephone Milk Very Persenickety! Join date: 7 Oct 2004 Posts: 870	10-25-2005 06:24 Welcome to Second Life Lacey! I am so glad you are here, and happy to hear that SL is providing you with some much-needed companionship and stimulation. Don't worry about what anybody else says! Live your first and second life to their fullest and you will remain a happy and fulfilled spirit! _____________________ ~ Persephone Milk ~ Please visit my stores on Persenickety Isle Musical Alchemy - Pianos, harps and other musical intruments. Persenickety! - Ladies Eyewear, Jewelry and Clothing Fashions
Cocoanut Koala Coco's Cottages Join date: 7 Feb 2005 Posts: 7,903	10-25-2005 07:47 Good points! I've been a stay-at-home mom for ages now, and I just wish I had had internet when my babies were little. To hell with anybody who doesn't like it, says I. I don't know how people figure watching TV is so much more having a life than doing SL or other internet games. Or reading a book. Or scrapbooking, or any other escapist activity. However, this attitude will diminish over time, as people figure it out. coco _____________________ VALENTINE BOUTIQUE at Coco's Cottages http://slurl.com/secondlife/Rosieri/85/166/87
MJ Hathor Purple Butterfly Join date: 17 Mar 2005 Posts: 901	10-25-2005 07:54 Great post Lacey. Thanks for sharing and Welcome to SL. MJ
Gabe Lippmann "Phone's ringing, Dude." Join date: 14 Jun 2004 Posts: 4,219	10-25-2005 08:07 From: Lacey Fardel I just wanted to address what the broadcaster said about players of sl possibly neglecting their rl (paraphrased). This is absolutely true! Go back to sitting on the couch and watching TV for 10 hours a day so that you don't neglect your RL (or Fox News!) _____________________ go to Nocturnal Threads
blaze Spinnaker 1/2 Serious Join date: 12 Aug 2004 Posts: 5,898	10-25-2005 08:11 ahahah Yeah, good one. Should be more like SL players are neglecting their TV
Annah Zamboni Banannah Annah Join date: 2 Jun 2004 Posts: 1,022	10-25-2005 08:13 From: blaze Spinnaker ahahah Yeah, good one. Should be more like SL players are neglecting their TV I cancelled all my premium movie channels because of SL and the al gore web.
Corvus Gould Registered User Join date: 24 Oct 2005 Posts: 18	10-25-2005 08:15 This is why people should get their news from Fox News with the same grain of salt they should take when they get relationship advice from Jerry Springer....
Annah Zamboni Banannah Annah Join date: 2 Jun 2004 Posts: 1,022	10-25-2005 08:17 From: Corvus Gould This is why people should get their news from Fox News with the same grain of salt they should take when they get relationship advice from Jerry Springer.... Actually Jerry Springer, the person, gives out good advice if you ever listen to him. The crowd however is another story.
Aesendria Serpentine Registered User Join date: 9 Oct 2003 Posts: 8	10-25-2005 08:26 WOW. In the piece, the newsperson said what she said about wondering why people would favor Secondlife over doing more in Reallife, but afterwards, she turned back to the screen and said, 'yes but in real life, you can't fly!' Indicating that she would probably favor secondlife too or at least understand why. I don't see why people insist on bashing Fox News so much over this little bit... Every thread on here has has an undertone of hatred of Fox News when the piece was overall pretty positive!
FlipperPA Peregrine Magically Delicious! Join date: 14 Nov 2003 Posts: 3,703	10-25-2005 08:49 Direct link to the video: http://www.foxnews.com/video2/player05.html?102405/fr_vogel_102405&FOX_Report&Second%20Life&acc&Tech&-1&exp _____________________ Peregrine Salon: www.PeregrineSalon.com - my consulting company Second Blogger: www.SecondBlogger.com - free, fully integrated Second Life blogging for all avatars!

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