who are your sl heroes?

I can't make a list because there are too many and I know I'd forget someone. Since the first week I got here I've felt priveledged to be part of a community with so many incredibly talented, smart, fun people. I find it very humbling in the best of ways.

And thanks for the mentions! *blush* I'm not sure I'm worthy

Hero is a funny word. Too big for me to use, especially being such a new player.

But I think I can list a few people I ADMIRE. This won't by any means be a complete list!!! Remember that. But it will be those who come to mind immediately (and whose names I can remember, lol).

Strong caveat: Remember, none of these people is perfect, of course, and I don't agree with everything any of them has ever said or done. You can admire people overall without always agreeing with them, and even while thinking some of the things they say or do are completely wrong, lol.

1. Prok - for the reasons listed in other posts above, and many more.

2. Amy - for her unfailing cheerfulness and attempts to be fair and kind, and for being cute. (And making cute clothes.) She will just get better with age.

3. Jake Reitfeld - for being a reasonable and fair-minded voice.

4. Shagz Anubis - for being a gifted artist, and unfailingly kind.

5. Jillian - for her most adorable AV!

6. Trimming Hedges - for his talent and hard work putting on Captions, and for being an overall good guy. Not to mention smart and witty.

7. SexyEyes Valentyia - for putting on the best Bingo available, for being a fabulous hostess, and a very kind person. She really does enjoy making others happy.

8. The people who put on the TouchStone Fair - especially the guy I spoke with personally, whatever his name was (Jess something, I think - Jase Byrne, I think that was it.). Him, for being such a nice person, and all of them, for a TOTALLY FABULOUS PRODUCTION.

9. Branduff Kojima, for being a wonderful, steady, and loyal friend.

10. And of course, the Lindens, for being visionaries in general, and for being accessible, and always respectful to the players, encouraging player input, and willing to take what the players need and want into account.

11. Pituca Chang - for being a well-rounded, fun, and pleasant member, and for offering Jeopardy, which is apparently just one of her contributions to the SL community. (Sorry for coming back so much later to put this in, but I couldn't remember her name and just now saw it in another post.)

I reserve the right to come back and add to this, as I remember more.

coco

Kei Mars, but she is a RL hero too.

I hate to be a bitch but...


This is like the lamest thread over. Why not just elect someone Senior Class President and get it over with?



And Cristiano is my Hero

Ezhar Fairlight and Casval Epoch -- For making me look social and kind in comparison.
Doug Linden -- For not touching his av appearance since Beta.
Robin Linden -- For not publically executing people on the forums, yet.
The Remainder of the Linden Staff -- For showing there is no limit to what you can do with duct tape.
The Midnight Crew -- For becoming such an interesting myth

Wuvme. Because she is a refreshing and persistent force of niceness.

Pecan Pie - For always being there as a last option when none of the others fit.

Shiny - Always reflecting on the day, never judging, and ever suttle in a matte finish. The landscape is vastly enhanced in its presence.

Mule - Being that star that you just can't reach and will probably never get, but yet gives you something to aim and hope for.

StoneSelf Karuna!

hehe you're not a bitch! a hero has certain rights and responsibilities, you can't stick up for the little guy/ be sweet and nice or whatever the criteria is and then turn around and do the opposite the next day, a hero is either consistant in their stance or not a hero after all...

I doubt Prok is all of a sudden going to just buy dresses and dance and let things slide no matter how many bullets and arrows he takes...

Cherabim Xia, Alkariss Thirty, and Kuroryo Erato
For helping me out and teaching me so much when I joined.

Since you that quote was in reference to me in a way (as you were quoting Eboni), I will reply. You can certainly define who your own heroes are. I will just remind you of something that was said by John Kerry during the presidential debates - you can be certain about something, and stay the course, and be wrong. Yes, there is honor in not backing down - but it depends upon whether you are fighting the good fight or just fighting to fight. There are some good fights to be fought in life, both first and second, and then there is choosing your battles. Unfortunately, everything is a battle these days because of the singlemindedness that you seem to find heroic. Your mileage may vary, but a racist can be consistently a racist - consistency is not the mark of hero, nor is unwillingness to compromise, change, and learn.

I am pandastrong's hero. I don't know why he hasn't posted yet.

HoseQueen McLean

That looked just contrived enough to make you MY ALT!

Thank you. I'll pay you as soon as I get in world.

Nobody would ever believe that - I'm way cuter.

Oops, I posted the above under the wrong account.

Correction: Nobody would ever believe that - I'm way cuter.

oh man, just because Prok fit's my definition of a hero doesn't mean he's not flawed or cooler than other people, and I sure as hell don't agree with all his points, but I do know he has made an effort to address the issue of griefers and such and he doesn't back down which makes him a hero in my book. Obviously being pretty new I don't know the whole story but I do know there is a long history of animosity here, I'm sorry if I'm now guilty by association but I'm not going to change my opinion unless it is changed by Prok himself.

On my origional list you were on there because of your personality, generosity and what you've done to make SL better, I appreciate what you do and it sucks to feel that I'm somehow misguided or a jerk for putting Prok on a pedistal, he hasn't been anything but helpfull and polite to me and if he is a two-faced monster I haven't seen the other face.

I hope we can all get along and advance SL together rather than devolving into separate groups and be at odds.

Here's mine, not in any particular order...

Everyone who makes shoes

Everyone that makes hair

Everyone that makes clothes

Everyone that makes skins

Everyone that makes animations

Everyone that greets and meets n00bs and helps them out in some way or another

Everyone that survives the forums with dignity

Everyone with the last name Linden for all of their hard ass work

Everyone that makes me laugh my arse off here on the forums (panda mostly)

Everyone that creates Themed Islands for us to explore and visit

and many many more

Daz,

You were speaking about single-mindedness and dedication to something, and I was just saying that is admirable, as opposed to changing course or giving in. I was saying it depends upon what one is single minded about. Yes, I do think Prokofy has raised important issues that others have raised as well before him - he did not invent fighting against lag, griefing, ugly builds, etc. He has an interesting voice in it all, part of a collective voice we all have. I respect your choice of Prokofy as hero, as I said, to each their own. All of us are a combination of often times contradictory qualities, and Prokofy is no different. I won't say anything else about it - I was just pushing back against your statement a bit, not your choice.

Be that as it may, this isn't supposed to be about "why I don't like your guy."

Which then devolves into a discussion of said guy.

Which is exactly what everyone is always complaining about.

coco

Pathfinder

People who play nice on forums, don't troll and don't feed trolls are among my heroes. I aspire to be like that, I don't always achieve it, though; I must admit I've had my own trollish, bitchy, snarky moments. *sigh*

I have too many other SL heroes to name in one post, and I'd feel guilty if I left somebody out if I tried.

I quite agree, Ingrid. I find him very admirable as well. Have since he first came on here.

coco

I feel compelled to add some newer, slightly more obscure names:

OmegaX Zapata--For his support of teaching/learning within SL

John Prototype--Incredible work using SL theraputically

Genna Banjo--She is fairly new, but watch her go

Rhiannon Chatnoir--For her unflagging support of the arts in SL

Astrin Few--That man rocks!!

Mae Best--She wields the madness that is "Knot Another Quiz"

Every person who has helped me out (Feniks Stone, Waterfallzz Extraordanire, Fielding Codesmith, Travis Lambert). You might not recall, but I do.

Oooh, oooh. And Sulla Milk--cause he is just so darned cute!