Second Life Forums Archive - Since some don't like Sexy Contests, Should Sexual Content be taken out of SL?

Blake Rockwell

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01-13-2005 12:45

From: Surreal Farber

Start with a statement that doesn't have inherent bias. What evidence do you have to support this. What does "alot of you" mean. How does this relate in terms of inworld -- if Phillip Linden's sense that the forum reader represents 10-20% of the SL players.

Surreal

There is a reason Linden Labs implemented Event Funding to begin with, which is currently a debate towards mostly Educational activities currently. Yes alot of the Social types are going to get hit hard. Those that already have a in game Partner or girlfriend or boyfriend it isn't going to be as much of an issue and those that aren't here for that and mainly to design it isn't an issue at all. Will it effect how many newcommers come into the game? Time will tell. Will it effect "Dating" and "Togetherness" time will also tell. People like this are a part of life and is one thing that lured me to it, even though now it isn't a big issue because I have a girlfriend. If I was a newbie and had no place to go for Entertainment like Clubs and meet someone, would I get bored and leave? To each their own.

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01-13-2005 12:48

I voted yes, so I could troll, does that count?

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Madame Maracas

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01-13-2005 13:19

This thread is a little odd, it seems to me that the posters and the thread orginator are running different discussions, however I believe Philip addressed both point neatly last night while answering Bianca's posit.

From: someone

You: Bianca Baggio: If you want everyone in SL to enjoy themselves then why take away their fun and pleasure because you think we should have more "educational" events and they are the only ones that deserve reimb. you are passing judgment in a way..isn't this really about cleaning up the SEX in 2nd life that has gotten so out of hand
Philip Linden: Again, as I said at the start.
Philip Linden: We don't determine what is fun...
Philip Linden: I suspect that many folks will find ways to fund these experiences
Philip Linden: privately.
Philip Linden: I know some folks are doing that now.
Philip Linden: I have no opinion about sex in SL.
Philip Linden: That is not our concern ... whether to 'clean up'.

A casino owner is in the same boat for support as a sexy thong event holder as far as support goes when all the new stuff fully kicks in, but if you are a land owner and have well attended events on your property, you'll get the benefits (however minimal, frankly) of dwell, the same as always.

Sex sells, we all know that. We also know that advertising, marketing, etc. tends to slide to the lowest common denomenator as well. Let me share a little dwell/club/mature content experiences with you, if you're not bored to tears yet.

I have co-owned various PG and M plots of land in SL that have been used as my silly versions of houses, stores for stuff we make, nightclubs and malls. I have seen our little club pull enough traffic to get posted to the "popular places" list a few times. We don't get huge crowds, we have held a regular event once a week for about 9 months, and every so often, we get a big crowd or do something really insane like a 100 hour DJing marathon.

So, when did we make it onto the coveted, and now expensive, "popular" list? Was it when the title of the event included the word Sex? There have been a few, often as an immediately apparent joke, but not always. Nope. We got the biggest crowds with Trance music (not even a live DJ back then) & Trivia contests (very weird, stupid questions are our specialty) and with the 100 hour Marathon, which developed a great deal of momentum and STUPENDOUS support from the furry community.

What does this tell me? CONTENT can attract and retain attendees. Sex can sell, but I think it was the cash that was also doing the attraction. Our events were never big cash-spewing festivals, dont' have those resources, the idea was to have some fun, maybe attract some folks to look at our designs. Really.

So the changes in (can't help but think of EHC hehe) mean that maybe I'll give out really neat clothes or gadgets or gift certificates instead of cash. But maybe I'll still give out cash, because, frankly, if my sales stay strong enough to support cash prizes in this "new" economy, then it's fine.

SO, do I want sexual content removed or policed? NO
Do I think LL is gonna do that? NO
Are there areas for those that care not to deal w/mature content? YES (where were you when I was selling PG land, folks?)
Am I gonna stop having events that are silly and fun and have trivia contests and some sort of prizes? NO

SL benefits from a stated philosphy of fostering creativity, so maybe we all should look at these changes as an OPPORTUNITY to pick up the quality of our games, and manage the alteration of the terrain.

As to the sim - to - sim PG/M issue, yea it's sorta amusing to consider if I"m TPing someplace or flying around, "gee are my nipples covered?", but that's all it is, a momentary thought. So what, put on another outfit or more outfit. VR is often more of a dress-up (or dress-down) game than anything else, for me at least, that's the fun of designing.

Damn that's long! *snicker*

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01-13-2005 13:29

Madame,

You know I love you, but can I please buy you a 10 point font?

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Cris...

01-13-2005 13:34

Errr....well would that be too sexy?

I love ya too darlin!

I'll go edit it down...you know me, lil demure me (duck)...!

LOL

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Surreal Farber

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01-13-2005 13:58

Not sure why you quoted me Blake, since you didn't answer a single one of my questions.

Surreal

Liona Clio

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01-13-2005 14:07

From: Blake Rockwell

I never said they get more dwell funding, Why are people bitching about Clubs getting Event Funding? Because creators do not get creation funding, therefore; they feel it is unfair possibly, otherwise there wouldn't have been the debate.

Hmmmm! How about a reward for item use? I mean, LL can keep track of inventory use, I would think...what if clothiers got rewarded for lots of people wearing thier outfits....or weaponmakers rewarded for the amount of time people have the item attached? Or animation creators rewarded for the number of times their animation is executed? Or programmers rewarded for the number of times a script get used?

These ideas, of course, wuld need all sorts of tweaking and regulating to actually put into practice...but I do have to agree with Blake (gasp!

) that it's a bit unfair to just reward land use when there are so many other creative outlets that have the means to be tracked in the system....

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01-13-2005 14:52

From: Psyra Extraordinaire

Sokie, perfectly valid Q. ;D

For me it's more the content buildwise than the content of the shops and such. Flying through a sim like Da Boom is like flying through coagulated gravy for me, and probably more than just me. :>

That's probably why the sims are not all grouped together in M or PG. Sure you could fly through 10 PG zones in seconds, but it would take all day to fly through 10 M zones.

Lance LeFay

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01-13-2005 14:54

Blake, it isn't about the sexual content, it's about the cookie cutter, explotative events. THINK MAN, THINK!

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01-13-2005 16:24

Seems to me this isn't about removing sexual content at all and the poll is kind of pointless. What all this IS about is trying to fight inflation (a noble but unreachable goal, right? lol).

Clubs and clubbers are getting bent out of shape about it claiming the Lindens are trying to be the morality police, when what they really should be saying is "Waaah, they won't give us free money to give away anymore, so we can't pay poeple to hang out here!" And to that I say, good! Now people will have to provide a place worth spending time at. And if people really want to go to wet T-shirt night, more power too them, go and have fun. Why can't you go without getting paid for it? Unless you really don't care about whatever lame "best <adjective> avatar" event is going on, and were just there to get free money. If that is the case, then I am at a loss for words... but "pathetic" comes to mind.

Antagonistic Protagonist

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01-13-2005 17:16

Yes, ban all sex related stuff. Make the default AV look like one of the old Puritans. Adjust the sliders so that dresses may not be higher than the shin. Also, women should not be allowed to wear pants, so get rid of that.

As for underwear, only knickers should be allowed and also AVs should not be permitted to remove their outer clothes if there is another AV within 90m. If an AV comes within 90m, outer clothes should automatically be put on.

Change the meaning of "M" mature sims to mean places where Senior Citizen AVs go.

Men should not be permitted to remove their outer shirts and must always wear an undershirt.

Women must also always wear high coller, long sleeve shirts.

I think that would be a great place to start.

Tee hee.

Stormy Roentgen

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01-13-2005 18:28

I don't have a problem with sexual content being allowed in SL, but I do wish it wasn't so "in your face." To me, sex is a personal, private matter that is left in RL as far as I'm concerned, or atleast just between me and my RL boyfriend. I don't feel the need to share it with 30 strangers in an SL club nor flaunt it in my profile... "Hey, look at me! I'm a slut!" To each his/her own. It's not the allowance of sexual content that is a problem, but the lack of dignity on the part of some residents is simply saddening to me, and the events list spam got old long ago. I no longer bother looking for anything worthwhile on that list. And no I'm not a prude. I've bought sexual "content" a couple times, although mostly for laughs. As an example, feel free to check out the bottom "pick" in my profile sometime.

This pole question is like asking if sex should be taken out of RL (setting aside it's necessary for baby making). Just like sex in RL has a time and place, I wish sexual content in SL did too. Yes, there are mature sims, but that doesn't help much when it's plastered all over the events list and 75% of the female profiles I look at. It's TMI, although very telling about the person behind the AV and helpful in deciding if I find this person interesting enough to persue any conversation with.

Lynn Lippmann

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01-13-2005 18:35

Wait...

Ya'll having sex in SL?

When did this start?

Who started it?

Sex? *In* Second Life?

Nah. Never. Couldn't be.

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01-13-2005 18:43

From: Lynn Lippmann

Wait...

Ya'll having sex in SL?

When did this start?

Who started it?

Sex? *In* Second Life?

Nah. Never. Couldn't be.

*sucks on Lynn's toes*

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01-13-2005 19:25

*sighs*

Pen Pen, I really love how you suck, but I have to ask you to please stop gnawing at my toenails -- that's a fresh pedicure!

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Dragon Steele

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01-13-2005 19:46

If you do not like them Just Do not go. but let the rest of us do what we like.

It is called freedom to choose. No one is makeing anyone go where they do not want to.

that is all

thank you

Antagonistic Protagonist

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01-13-2005 19:51

NO!

It affects everyone! Some people believe that the human form should be covered, both virtually and in reality! If we allow sexy content, it will only encourage more sex in RL and there will be more shameful sin in the world!

Cover those AVs up people! Remember, if that dress is above the shins, you are going to be Hell bound!

Tee hee.
This is fun.

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01-13-2005 20:03

From: Lynn Lippmann

*sighs*

Pen Pen, I really love how you suck, but I have to ask you to please stop gnawing at my toenails -- that's a fresh pedicure!

awww!

*sucks anyway*

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2 things...

01-13-2005 23:00

Pen, the left mmmmhphhmmmphhh foot is mine!!

oh and ...

Hell, been THERE done that, came here for a vacation from cookie cutter avies w/no nipples (not easily), flat genetalia, one height for men, one for women and PG everywhere.

Happily living an adult 1st and 2nd life while mmlphhmmmlphmmmm taking care of Lynn's toes.

hehehe

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01-14-2005 05:56

Blake!!!!

You know you are my friend, and I love ya. But OMFG...you crack me up. Enough already honey. One good thing tho, everyone unites against u...nice to see they all can unite on something hehe. Blakey, ty for the laughs, I sure as hell needed it. You made my morning. NOW ENUFF!!

Muuuaahhh

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01-14-2005 06:00

From: Star Twilight

Blake!!!!

You know you are my friend, and I love ya. But OMFG...you crack me up. Enough already honey. One good thing tho, everyone unites against u...nice to see they all can unite on something hehe. Blakey, ty for the laughs, I sure as hell needed it. You made my morning. NOW ENUFF!!

Muuuaahhh

Actually I voted to keep the content in myself. Strange how people want to keep Sexual Content but want Sexy Contest gone.

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01-14-2005 06:15

From: Blake Rockwell

Strange how people want to keep Sexual Content but want Sexy Contest gone.

Blake, do you ever read the replies that you ask for? Because this statement of yours makes me want to say that you do not.

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01-14-2005 06:20

No he doesn't Pen.

And anyway, of COURSE sexual content shouldn't be taken out of SL... we all LOVE Pen, and it's mean for you to suggest we should boot her out!

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01-14-2005 06:23

From: Kris Ritter

No he doesn't Pen.

And anyway, of COURSE sexual content shouldn't be taken out of SL... we all LOVE Pen, and it's mean for you to suggest we should boot her out!

LOL! *blush*

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01-14-2005 08:13

From: Blake Rockwell

So I take it your meaning is because Clubs get more dwell than Merchants with landownership it is unfair. Maybe im mistaken.

If you got THAT outta what I said, you arent just mistaken, you are a complete and utter moron.

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Since some don't like Sexy Contests, Should Sexual Content be taken out of SL?
Blake Rockwell Fun Businesses Join date: 31 Oct 2004 Posts: 1,606	01-13-2005 12:45 From: Surreal Farber Start with a statement that doesn't have inherent bias. What evidence do you have to support this. What does "alot of you" mean. How does this relate in terms of inworld -- if Phillip Linden's sense that the forum reader represents 10-20% of the SL players. Surreal There is a reason Linden Labs implemented Event Funding to begin with, which is currently a debate towards mostly Educational activities currently. Yes alot of the Social types are going to get hit hard. Those that already have a in game Partner or girlfriend or boyfriend it isn't going to be as much of an issue and those that aren't here for that and mainly to design it isn't an issue at all. Will it effect how many newcommers come into the game? Time will tell. Will it effect "Dating" and "Togetherness" time will also tell. People like this are a part of life and is one thing that lured me to it, even though now it isn't a big issue because I have a girlfriend. If I was a newbie and had no place to go for Entertainment like Clubs and meet someone, would I get bored and leave? To each their own. Just remember why "The Sims" became the hottest selling game in History.
Adam Zaius Deus Join date: 9 Jan 2004 Posts: 1,483	01-13-2005 12:48 I voted yes, so I could troll, does that count? _____________________ Co-Founder / Lead Developer GigasSecondServer
Madame Maracas Not who you think I am... Join date: 7 Jun 2004 Posts: 1,953	I'm for creativity & options 01-13-2005 13:19 This thread is a little odd, it seems to me that the posters and the thread orginator are running different discussions, however I believe Philip addressed both point neatly last night while answering Bianca's posit. From: someone You: Bianca Baggio: If you want everyone in SL to enjoy themselves then why take away their fun and pleasure because you think we should have more "educational" events and they are the only ones that deserve reimb. you are passing judgment in a way..isn't this really about cleaning up the SEX in 2nd life that has gotten so out of hand Philip Linden: Again, as I said at the start. Philip Linden: We don't determine what is fun... Philip Linden: I suspect that many folks will find ways to fund these experiences Philip Linden: privately. Philip Linden: I know some folks are doing that now. Philip Linden: I have no opinion about sex in SL. Philip Linden: That is not our concern ... whether to 'clean up'. A casino owner is in the same boat for support as a sexy thong event holder as far as support goes when all the new stuff fully kicks in, but if you are a land owner and have well attended events on your property, you'll get the benefits (however minimal, frankly) of dwell, the same as always. Sex sells, we all know that. We also know that advertising, marketing, etc. tends to slide to the lowest common denomenator as well. Let me share a little dwell/club/mature content experiences with you, if you're not bored to tears yet. I have co-owned various PG and M plots of land in SL that have been used as my silly versions of houses, stores for stuff we make, nightclubs and malls. I have seen our little club pull enough traffic to get posted to the "popular places" list a few times. We don't get huge crowds, we have held a regular event once a week for about 9 months, and every so often, we get a big crowd or do something really insane like a 100 hour DJing marathon. So, when did we make it onto the coveted, and now expensive, "popular" list? Was it when the title of the event included the word Sex? There have been a few, often as an immediately apparent joke, but not always. Nope. We got the biggest crowds with Trance music (not even a live DJ back then) & Trivia contests (very weird, stupid questions are our specialty) and with the 100 hour Marathon, which developed a great deal of momentum and STUPENDOUS support from the furry community. What does this tell me? CONTENT can attract and retain attendees. Sex can sell, but I think it was the cash that was also doing the attraction. Our events were never big cash-spewing festivals, dont' have those resources, the idea was to have some fun, maybe attract some folks to look at our designs. Really. So the changes in (can't help but think of EHC hehe) mean that maybe I'll give out really neat clothes or gadgets or gift certificates instead of cash. But maybe I'll still give out cash, because, frankly, if my sales stay strong enough to support cash prizes in this "new" economy, then it's fine. SO, do I want sexual content removed or policed? NO Do I think LL is gonna do that? NO Are there areas for those that care not to deal w/mature content? YES (where were you when I was selling PG land, folks?) Am I gonna stop having events that are silly and fun and have trivia contests and some sort of prizes? NO SL benefits from a stated philosphy of fostering creativity, so maybe we all should look at these changes as an OPPORTUNITY to pick up the quality of our games, and manage the alteration of the terrain. As to the sim - to - sim PG/M issue, yea it's sorta amusing to consider if I"m TPing someplace or flying around, "gee are my nipples covered?", but that's all it is, a momentary thought. So what, put on another outfit or more outfit. VR is often more of a dress-up (or dress-down) game than anything else, for me at least, that's the fun of designing. Damn that's long! snicker _____________________ RadioRadio - http://radioradiosl.com M 6 Hobbes Abattoir T 7 Sezmra Svorag W 4 Brian Mason W 6 Moira Stern W 8 Nala Galatea Th 6 Chet Neurocam F 6 Vertigo Paris F 9 Madame Maracas S 5 Madame Maracas S 8 TriNala Su 6 Trinity Serpentine http://madamemaracas.wordpress.com - Madame Maracas Blaaagh Plurk - http://www.plurk.com/user/MadameMaracas
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Madame Maracas Not who you think I am... Join date: 7 Jun 2004 Posts: 1,953	Cris... 01-13-2005 13:34 Errr....well would that be too sexy? I love ya too darlin! I'll go edit it down...you know me, lil demure me (duck)...! LOL _____________________ RadioRadio - http://radioradiosl.com M 6 Hobbes Abattoir T 7 Sezmra Svorag W 4 Brian Mason W 6 Moira Stern W 8 Nala Galatea Th 6 Chet Neurocam F 6 Vertigo Paris F 9 Madame Maracas S 5 Madame Maracas S 8 TriNala Su 6 Trinity Serpentine http://madamemaracas.wordpress.com - Madame Maracas Blaaagh Plurk - http://www.plurk.com/user/MadameMaracas
Surreal Farber Cat Herder Join date: 5 Feb 2004 Posts: 2,059	01-13-2005 13:58 Not sure why you quoted me Blake, since you didn't answer a single one of my questions. Surreal
Liona Clio Angel in Disguise Join date: 30 Aug 2004 Posts: 1,500	01-13-2005 14:07 From: Blake Rockwell I never said they get more dwell funding, Why are people bitching about Clubs getting Event Funding? Because creators do not get creation funding, therefore; they feel it is unfair possibly, otherwise there wouldn't have been the debate. Hmmmm! How about a reward for item use? I mean, LL can keep track of inventory use, I would think...what if clothiers got rewarded for lots of people wearing thier outfits....or weaponmakers rewarded for the amount of time people have the item attached? Or animation creators rewarded for the number of times their animation is executed? Or programmers rewarded for the number of times a script get used? These ideas, of course, wuld need all sorts of tweaking and regulating to actually put into practice...but I do have to agree with Blake (gasp! ) that it's a bit unfair to just reward land use when there are so many other creative outlets that have the means to be tracked in the system.... _____________________ "Well, my days of not taking you seriously have certainly come to a middle."
Michael Seraph Second Life Resident Join date: 9 Nov 2004 Posts: 849	Flying 01-13-2005 14:52 From: Psyra Extraordinaire Sokie, perfectly valid Q. ;D For me it's more the content buildwise than the content of the shops and such. Flying through a sim like Da Boom is like flying through coagulated gravy for me, and probably more than just me. :> That's probably why the sims are not all grouped together in M or PG. Sure you could fly through 10 PG zones in seconds, but it would take all day to fly through 10 M zones.
Lance LeFay is a Thug Join date: 1 May 2003 Posts: 1,488	01-13-2005 14:54 Blake, it isn't about the sexual content, it's about the cookie cutter, explotative events. THINK MAN, THINK! _____________________ "Hoochie Hair is high on my list" - Andrew Linden "Adorable is 'they pay me to say you are cute'" -Barnesworth Anubis
Nogard Codesmith Second Life Resident Join date: 24 Nov 2004 Posts: 191	01-13-2005 16:24 Seems to me this isn't about removing sexual content at all and the poll is kind of pointless. What all this IS about is trying to fight inflation (a noble but unreachable goal, right? lol). Clubs and clubbers are getting bent out of shape about it claiming the Lindens are trying to be the morality police, when what they really should be saying is "Waaah, they won't give us free money to give away anymore, so we can't pay poeple to hang out here!" And to that I say, good! Now people will have to provide a place worth spending time at. And if people really want to go to wet T-shirt night, more power too them, go and have fun. Why can't you go without getting paid for it? Unless you really don't care about whatever lame "best <adjective> avatar" event is going on, and were just there to get free money. If that is the case, then I am at a loss for words... but "pathetic" comes to mind.
Antagonistic Protagonist Zeta Join date: 29 Jun 2003 Posts: 467	01-13-2005 17:16 Yes, ban all sex related stuff. Make the default AV look like one of the old Puritans. Adjust the sliders so that dresses may not be higher than the shin. Also, women should not be allowed to wear pants, so get rid of that. As for underwear, only knickers should be allowed and also AVs should not be permitted to remove their outer clothes if there is another AV within 90m. If an AV comes within 90m, outer clothes should automatically be put on. Change the meaning of "M" mature sims to mean places where Senior Citizen AVs go. Men should not be permitted to remove their outer shirts and must always wear an undershirt. Women must also always wear high coller, long sleeve shirts. I think that would be a great place to start. Tee hee.
Stormy Roentgen Prim Putter Togetherer Join date: 25 May 2004 Posts: 342	01-13-2005 18:28 I don't have a problem with sexual content being allowed in SL, but I do wish it wasn't so "in your face." To me, sex is a personal, private matter that is left in RL as far as I'm concerned, or atleast just between me and my RL boyfriend. I don't feel the need to share it with 30 strangers in an SL club nor flaunt it in my profile... "Hey, look at me! I'm a slut!" To each his/her own. It's not the allowance of sexual content that is a problem, but the lack of dignity on the part of some residents is simply saddening to me, and the events list spam got old long ago. I no longer bother looking for anything worthwhile on that list. And no I'm not a prude. I've bought sexual "content" a couple times, although mostly for laughs. As an example, feel free to check out the bottom "pick" in my profile sometime. This pole question is like asking if sex should be taken out of RL (setting aside it's necessary for baby making). Just like sex in RL has a time and place, I wish sexual content in SL did too. Yes, there are mature sims, but that doesn't help much when it's plastered all over the events list and 75% of the female profiles I look at. It's TMI, although very telling about the person behind the AV and helpful in deciding if I find this person interesting enough to persue any conversation with.
Lynn Lippmann Toe Jammer Join date: 12 Jun 2003 Posts: 793	01-13-2005 18:35 Wait... Ya'll having sex in SL? When did this start? Who started it? Sex? In Second Life? Nah. Never. Couldn't be. _____________________ They give us new smilies but what about the TOES? Toe the line Linden's! Toes for the Toeless!
Pendari Lorentz Senior Member Join date: 5 Sep 2003 Posts: 4,372	01-13-2005 18:43 From: Lynn Lippmann Wait... Ya'll having sex in SL? When did this start? Who started it? Sex? In Second Life? Nah. Never. Couldn't be. sucks on Lynn's toes _____________________ hugs everyone
Lynn Lippmann Toe Jammer Join date: 12 Jun 2003 Posts: 793	01-13-2005 19:25 sighs Pen Pen, I really love how you suck, but I have to ask you to please stop gnawing at my toenails -- that's a fresh pedicure! _____________________ They give us new smilies but what about the TOES? Toe the line Linden's! Toes for the Toeless!
Dragon Steele Artist/conservationist Join date: 3 Jan 2005 Posts: 183	01-13-2005 19:46 If you do not like them Just Do not go. but let the rest of us do what we like. It is called freedom to choose. No one is makeing anyone go where they do not want to. that is all thank you
Antagonistic Protagonist Zeta Join date: 29 Jun 2003 Posts: 467	01-13-2005 19:51 NO! It affects everyone! Some people believe that the human form should be covered, both virtually and in reality! If we allow sexy content, it will only encourage more sex in RL and there will be more shameful sin in the world! Cover those AVs up people! Remember, if that dress is above the shins, you are going to be Hell bound! Tee hee. This is fun.
Pendari Lorentz Senior Member Join date: 5 Sep 2003 Posts: 4,372	01-13-2005 20:03 From: Lynn Lippmann sighs Pen Pen, I really love how you suck, but I have to ask you to please stop gnawing at my toenails -- that's a fresh pedicure! awww! sucks anyway _____________________ hugs everyone
Madame Maracas Not who you think I am... Join date: 7 Jun 2004 Posts: 1,953	2 things... 01-13-2005 23:00 Pen, the left mmmmhphhmmmphhh foot is mine!! oh and ... Hell, been THERE done that, came here for a vacation from cookie cutter avies w/no nipples (not easily), flat genetalia, one height for men, one for women and PG everywhere. Happily living an adult 1st and 2nd life while mmlphhmmmlphmmmm taking care of Lynn's toes. hehehe _____________________ RadioRadio - http://radioradiosl.com M 6 Hobbes Abattoir T 7 Sezmra Svorag W 4 Brian Mason W 6 Moira Stern W 8 Nala Galatea Th 6 Chet Neurocam F 6 Vertigo Paris F 9 Madame Maracas S 5 Madame Maracas S 8 TriNala Su 6 Trinity Serpentine http://madamemaracas.wordpress.com - Madame Maracas Blaaagh Plurk - http://www.plurk.com/user/MadameMaracas
Star Twilight Registered User Join date: 11 Feb 2004 Posts: 21	01-14-2005 05:56 Blake!!!! You know you are my friend, and I love ya. But OMFG...you crack me up. Enough already honey. One good thing tho, everyone unites against u...nice to see they all can unite on something hehe. Blakey, ty for the laughs, I sure as hell needed it. You made my morning. NOW ENUFF!! Muuuaahhh
Blake Rockwell Fun Businesses Join date: 31 Oct 2004 Posts: 1,606	01-14-2005 06:00 From: Star Twilight Blake!!!! You know you are my friend, and I love ya. But OMFG...you crack me up. Enough already honey. One good thing tho, everyone unites against u...nice to see they all can unite on something hehe. Blakey, ty for the laughs, I sure as hell needed it. You made my morning. NOW ENUFF!! Muuuaahhh Actually I voted to keep the content in myself. Strange how people want to keep Sexual Content but want Sexy Contest gone.
Pendari Lorentz Senior Member Join date: 5 Sep 2003 Posts: 4,372	01-14-2005 06:15 From: Blake Rockwell Strange how people want to keep Sexual Content but want Sexy Contest gone. Blake, do you ever read the replies that you ask for? Because this statement of yours makes me want to say that you do not. _____________________ hugs everyone
Kris Ritter paradoxical embolism Join date: 31 Oct 2003 Posts: 6,627	01-14-2005 06:20 No he doesn't Pen. And anyway, of COURSE sexual content shouldn't be taken out of SL... we all LOVE Pen, and it's mean for you to suggest we should boot her out!
Pendari Lorentz Senior Member Join date: 5 Sep 2003 Posts: 4,372	01-14-2005 06:23 From: Kris Ritter No he doesn't Pen. And anyway, of COURSE sexual content shouldn't be taken out of SL... we all LOVE Pen, and it's mean for you to suggest we should boot her out! LOL! blush _____________________ hugs everyone
Devlin Gallant Thought Police Join date: 18 Jun 2003 Posts: 5,948	01-14-2005 08:13 From: Blake Rockwell So I take it your meaning is because Clubs get more dwell than Merchants with landownership it is unfair. Maybe im mistaken. If you got THAT outta what I said, you arent just mistaken, you are a complete and utter moron. _____________________ I LIKE children, I've just never been able to finish a whole one.

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Since some don't like Sexy Contests, Should Sexual Content be taken out of SL?