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Konu Magic
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03-04-2009 13:46
Why is it that every thesis paper or study is being done on SL? What's so amazing about SL?
Damien1 Thorne
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03-04-2009 13:47
From: Isablan Neva

Pissy answer: I'm really f*ing tired of the assumption that everyone in SL is here for fetish sex.

Wait a minute... there's sex in sl??? :confused: :eek:
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03-04-2009 13:48
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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.



well, I do not think that is ethical. I just want people to say what they think really, even if they abuse me. I think it is better being honest.
Love Hastings
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03-04-2009 13:48
From: Isablan Neva

Pissy answer: I'm really f*ing tired of the assumption that everyone in SL is here for fetish sex.


Wait wait!!
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Konu Magic
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03-04-2009 13:48
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Wait a minute... there's sex in sl??? :confused: :eek:

When the hell did Sex get into SL?
Jig Chippewa
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03-04-2009 13:48
From: Konu Magic
From what i hear, getting a Prince Albert isn't nearly as painful in SL compared to if you get one in RL


I once had a boyfriend who wanted one and a pal of his offered to do it for free so he got drunk and they both had a go. It was hilariously funny and proved that it is extremely painful in real. I was 16 at the time and I was helpless with laughter.
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03-04-2009 13:49
From: Konu Magic
Why is it that every thesis paper or study is being done on SL? What's so amazing about SL?

There must be something if it is attracting all those deviants.
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Love Hastings
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03-04-2009 13:49
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well, I do not think that is ethical. I just want people to say what they think really, even if they abuse me. I think it is better being honest.


Right you are. Good luck then!
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03-04-2009 13:49
From: Isablan Neva
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: :rolleyes: 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.



I really do not think so. So, I am here to listen to what you have got to say :)
Jig Chippewa
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03-04-2009 13:49
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well, I do not think that is ethical. I just want people to say what they think really, even if they abuse me. I think it is better being honest.


Yes, but which department are you getting this information for?
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03-04-2009 13:49
From: Love Hastings
Right you are. Good luck then!


Thanks :)
Konu Magic
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03-04-2009 13:50
From: Rosser Writer
I really do not think so. So, I am here to listen to what you have got to say :)

I have a feeling you are going to get more than you ever expected
Love Hastings
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03-04-2009 13:50
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I really do not think so. So, I am here to listen to what you have got to say :)


What we "have got to say"? Really?

Eek, channeling Pep.
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Katheryne Helendale
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03-04-2009 13:50
Good God... Is it Friday already???

Methinks this researcher should have researched the fact that we eat researchers and their research for breakfast!

But, I suppose that could be classed as deviant behavior. :p
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Jig Chippewa
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03-04-2009 13:51
Why are you not posting the department for which you work?
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Love Hastings
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03-04-2009 13:51
Ah! The OP is a masochist!

Deviant perv!
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Konu Magic
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03-04-2009 13:52
Why oh why did they wait to start this thread right before I have to go home????

And apparently, yes, it's frday somewhere :D
Love Hastings
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03-04-2009 13:53
From: Jig Chippewa
Why are you not posting the department for which you work?


I also wonder if the OP's name is really Rosser Writer. Seems unlikely.

Um, OP, you mentioned something about ethics and honesty?
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Konu Magic
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03-04-2009 13:53
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There must be something if it is attracting all those deviants.

I feel like doing something Deviant now... anyone got some suggestions? lmao
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03-04-2009 13:54
From: Love Hastings
I think metal transmits vibrations better.


Electric current, too.
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Jig Chippewa
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03-04-2009 13:54
I will repeat my question once more because it is extremelly important that you divulge the department that you "research" for. Once again, what department at Swansea Univesrity do you work for? Who has sponsored this study?
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Konu Magic
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03-04-2009 13:55
From: Brenda Connolly
Electric current, too.

Is that really deviant though?
Love Hastings
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03-04-2009 13:55
From: Brenda Connolly
Electric current, too.


OMG you deviant!
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03-04-2009 13:55
From: Jig Chippewa
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.



Exactly! You are not a nameless survey group! I do not know what is deviant in SL. I do not assume SL has the same standards as RL. Well, SL was created to be different from RL? I am from the school of human sciences. The aim of this research is to find out what is deviant in SL. Lots of people associate deviance with extreme sexual behaviours but I do not! Deviant = different from the norms
But I do not know what are the norms in SL. SO this research is to find that out! OKay answer? :)
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03-04-2009 13:55
From: Rosser Writer
well, I do not think that is ethical. I just want people to say what they think really, even if they abuse me. I think it is better being honest.
Ohhhh! You wanted abuse! Well, why didn't you say so? That's in the room across the hall!

/me loves a little Monty Python :)
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