Second Life = Deviant Life? Have YOUR say
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Rosser Writer
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03-04-2009 13:26
Hi there  , I am a researcher from Swansea University, United Kingdom. I am doing research about behaviour in Second Life, in particular, about things that might be considered as 'deviant'. In this research, deviant behaviours are those that break some social norms and rules. I am interested in all sorts of behaviour, which could be seen as deviant. There are many misunderstandings and misinterpretations of Second Life in its personal and professional uses. The purpose of this research is to ask residents about your experiences of and opinions about Second Life as a community and activities you see and experience within this community. From today onwards, I will post a new thread consists 4 questions for discussion every few days. At this moment I have 16 questions in need to be discussed and debated. However, during the discussion you are always welcome to suggest new questions and start new debates. This is the final stage of my research. Your opinions are crucial to me and will be reflected in my analysis. Please help me with this research by giving me your opinion. If you do not wish to share your opinion with other residents on this forum, you are always welcome to email the answers to me at [email]RosserWriter@swansea.ac.uk[/email] More details about this research can be found on the project web page: http://www.cs.swan.ac.uk/SecondLifeResearch/Rosser Writer Researcher Swansea University United Kingdom Today's Questions: 1. Some people suggest that Second Life encourages deviant activities. Do you feel your behaviour is less inhibited in Second Life than the physical world? 2. Some people suggest that Second Life mirrors the physical world. Is your experience of Second Life remote from, or close to, the physical world in which you reside? 3. There is 3D avatar creation technology in Second Life, do you want an avatar that closely resembles you, or realises some new desired image? 4. In the communities of Second Life, there are various norms and rules, how do they shape your views about deviant activities? |
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Jig Chippewa
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03-04-2009 13:31
Oh boy! This is a joke, right?
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Wildefire Walcott
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03-04-2009 13:32
Oh lawd!
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Konu Magic
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03-04-2009 13:33
Ding here comes another one ....  |
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Amaranthim Talon
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03-04-2009 13:33
/me points new Deviant to the old Deviant Thread--- there you go- research away...
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Jig Chippewa
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03-04-2009 13:33
Hang on - it's Swansea University - that explains it!
Someone tell the Welshman who visits forums ...
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03-04-2009 13:33
One person's deviant is another person's Congressman.
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Love Hastings
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03-04-2009 13:34
Your full disclosure will hinder you. If you had pretended to be just another resident, and surreptitiously started threads with your questions after gaining our trust, you might have got serious answers. As it is, and as a researcher, you should research what happens to survey type threads here.
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Jig Chippewa
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03-04-2009 13:35
Brabantio: Thou art a villain!
Iago: Thou art a Senator!
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Konu Magic
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03-04-2009 13:35
1. Yes. There are crazy people all around me yet I am the only sane one  2. Nope. I can't fly in real life... nor can I find so many pretty women in one location willing to talk with me in real life 3. Why look like me in 2 places? 4. I just don't understand this question... NEXT |
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Brenda Connolly
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03-04-2009 13:36
From: Love Hastings Your full disclosure will hinder you. If you had pretended to be just another resident, and surreptitiously started threads with your questions after gaining our trust, you might have got serious answers. As it is, and as a researcher, you should research what happens to survey type threads here. They are usually told to go F**k themselves. Which would be deviant to some people I guess.
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03-04-2009 13:38
From: Rosser Writer
1. Some people suggest that Second Life encourages deviant activities. Do you feel your behaviour is less inhibited in Second Life than the physical world?
Yes. From: Rosser Writer
2. Some people suggest that Second Life mirrors the physical world. Is your experience of Second Life remote from, or close to, the physical world in which you reside?
No. From: Rosser Writer
3. There is 3D avatar creation technology in Second Life, do you want an avatar that closely resembles you, or realises some new desired image?
I'd have this much metal in my face in RL if my kids and family would not freak out. From: Rosser Writer
4. In the communities of Second Life, there are various norms and rules, how do they shape your views about deviant activities?
Norms and Rules? Are there? This is wrong. There are no norms and rules about 'deviant' activity in SL unless you are a child avatar. Sex with Minotaurs for the win! |
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Damien1 Thorne
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03-04-2009 13:39
@OP: Define deviance for us please. We don't understand that word.
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03-04-2009 13:39
Who is Norm? Is he a new Linden?
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03-04-2009 13:40
From: Damien1 Thorne @OP: Define deviance for us please. We don't understand that word. Oh crap. Damien's in this thread. Here comes the deviant lol |
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Konu Magic
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03-04-2009 13:40
@OP. Ok... so why don't you log into SL and check it out for yourself.
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Love Hastings
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03-04-2009 13:41
From: Rosser Writer 2. Some people suggest that Second Life mirrors the physical world. Is your experience of Second Life remote from, or close to, the physical world in which you reside?
People seem to react with a lot less distress when you put a clamp on their clitoris in SL. |
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Brenda Connolly
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03-04-2009 13:42
From: Love Hastings People seem to react with a lot less distress when you put a clamp on their clitoris in SL. Wood or metal?
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03-04-2009 13:43
From: Love Hastings People seem to react with a lot less distress when you put a clamp on their clitoris in SL. From what i hear, getting a Prince Albert isn't nearly as painful in SL compared to if you get one in RL |
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03-04-2009 13:44
From: Love Hastings People seem to react with a lot less distress when you put a clamp on their clitoris in SL. Dammit.
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03-04-2009 13:44
From: Brenda Connolly Wood or metal? I think metal transmits vibrations better. |
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Jig Chippewa
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03-04-2009 13:44
From: Rosser Writer Hi there , I am a researcher from Swansea University, United Kingdom. I am doing research about behaviour in Second Life, in particular, about things that might be considered as 'deviant'. In this research, deviant behaviours are those that break some social norms and rules. I am interested in all sorts of behaviour, which could be seen as deviant. There are many misunderstandings and misinterpretations of Second Life in its personal and professional uses. The purpose of this research is to ask residents about your experiences of and opinions about Second Life as a community and activities you see and experience within this community. [QUOTE Okay. Okay, seriously. Now what is in it for us? Why should we do YOUR work for you? Where will you publish your findings? What are the parameters? Who is funding this study? Why? "Researcher from Swansea University" is far too general a job description. Are you involved in sociology, criminology, business, humanities, computer studies? How is it going to improve our sl (and real) lives. Obviously YOU will benefit but we aren't guinea pigs and our "deviancy" (should there be any) is no more shocking than an episode of Torchwood. Explain yourself more generously. But remember we are many people spread over the world - real people - NOT a nameless survey group.
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Love Hastings
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03-04-2009 13:45
God, I must be bored today.
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Konu Magic
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03-04-2009 13:46
We have names?
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Isablan Neva
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03-04-2009 13:46
Anyone who actually knows this topic will tell you that "deviant" behavior is actually just behavior that people don't discuss in public. "Normal" people engage in all sorts of things that might be considered "deviant" -- as many previous studies have shown. It's only "deviant" if it's something you yourself don't do. Shorter answer:  somebody is looking for wank material. Pissy answer: I'm really f*ing tired of the assumption that everyone in SL is here for fetish sex.
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