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Chris Norse

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02-15-2008 06:04

Today is a sad day in SL. We are less free today than we were last Friday. Mob justice has taken hold.

Some of our most respected members have reformed the purity patrols that ran rampant last spring. Lynch mobs and witch hunters abound.

So today, I mourn for that which was lost, for the principles of freedom that were overturned for the illusion of safety.

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Jannae Karas

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02-15-2008 06:06

From: Chris Norse

Today is a sad day in SL. We are less free today than we were last Friday. Mob justice has taken hold.

Some of our most respected members have reformed the purity patrols that ran rampant last spring. Lynch mobs and witch hunters abound.

So today, I mourn for that which was lost, for the principles of freedom that were overturned for the illusion of safety.

PS, Hi Chris

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Caledric Axon

I mkae poast now?

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02-15-2008 06:07

huh?

2k Suisei

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02-15-2008 06:07

Cherry Czervik

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02-15-2008 06:09

From: 2k Suisei

Do you want his stuff?

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Brann Georgia

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02-15-2008 06:09

A clever ploy to start off the Friday thread with things that make you go "Huh?????"?

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02-15-2008 06:11

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foehn Breed

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02-15-2008 06:13

ad farms! ...

j/k

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2k Suisei

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02-15-2008 06:13

Elora Lunasea

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02-15-2008 06:13

/me grabs my rifle, runs to edge of my property, looks wildly at the perimeter scanning for...?????? What?

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Brenda Connolly

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02-15-2008 06:14

While you may be waxing somewhat hyperbolic, I do agree with the sentiment. I see a lot of good intentions being turned into a crusade that will in the end do more harm than good. In the name of addressing a real problem, many will now take it upon themelves to dictate how others live. While no doubt, many will act responsibly and thoughtfully, this will give others license to shoot first and ask questions later. All that can be hoped is The Providers will deal with each report properly and take appropriate action when necessary.

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Cherry Czervik

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02-15-2008 06:15

From: Elora Lunasea

/me grabs my rifle, runs to edge of my property, looks wildly at the perimeter scanning for...?????? What?

People crying about adfarmers. Need some ammunition for your rifle? <G>

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Alice Katayama

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02-15-2008 06:15

From: Chris Norse

Today is a sad day in SL. We are less free today than we were last Friday. Mob justice has taken hold.

Yes just another step down the long slope, we lost the ability to rape and murder, to plunder and steal, Orbit people at will anywhere, to Capture roleplay even with unwilling avatars, to crash sims at will, to set up Gambling places in which you could never have to pay out anything to the winners, to partake in child porn or even regular porn in PG areas, to open Financial institutions with no accountability to anyone and at last today we lost the ability to extort huge sums of money out of our neighbors and friends. This is truly a Black day... I think it rates two crocodile tears.

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Elora Lunasea

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02-15-2008 06:17

From: Cherry Czervik

People crying about adfarmers. Need some ammunition for your rifle? <G>

Oh that. It's loaded already.

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Puppet Shepherd

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02-15-2008 06:19

From: Chris Norse

Some of our most respected members have reformed the purity patrols that ran rampant last spring. Lynch mobs and witch hunters abound.

I'm dressed up like a witch right now. Don't hunt me - I'll pee on your leg.

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Brann Georgia

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02-15-2008 06:26

2k Susei:

1) Learn to resize images. It's really very simple if you follow some basic instructions

2) Thank you for splashing gay-themed advertising all over the monitors of those of us who are scanning the threads at work. I think I'll avoid the watercooler for a while...

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02-15-2008 06:29

Dekka Raymaker

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02-15-2008 06:30

From: Brann Georgia

2k Susei:

2) Thank you for splashing gay-themed advertising all over the monitors of those of us who are scanning the threads at work.

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So your work as an anti-gay policy?

Oh I like the "Some Guys Got It! Do You?" well I HAVE it in buckets!

Pie Psaltery

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02-15-2008 06:33

From: Chris Norse

I mourn for that which was lost, for the principles of freedom that were overturned for the illusion of safety.

You mean like the Patriot Act?

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Brann Georgia

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02-15-2008 06:33

From: Dekka Raymaker

So your work as an anti-gay policy?

How the HELL did you read that into my comment??

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Cherry Czervik

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02-15-2008 06:38

From: Alice Katayama

Yes just another step down the long slope, we lost the ability to rape and murder, to plunder and steal, Orbit people at will anywhere, to Capture roleplay even with unwilling avatars, to crash sims at will, to set up Gambling places in which you could never have to pay out anything to the winners, to partake in child porn or even regular porn in PG areas, to open Financial institutions with no accountability to anyone and at last today we lost the ability to extort huge sums of money out of our neighbors and friends. This is truly a Black day... I think it rates two crocodile tears.

Starting this thread would, of course, be better used to urge moderation amongst people reporting as I've tried to do elsewhere (not that anyone ever listens to me). However this made me laugh a lot Alice, and sums it up to me.

The freedom to harass people with spawning rubbish as far as the eye can see, the freedom to hold people to virtual ransome ... yeah ... freedom ... MEH.

How about the freedom to not have to see what annoys? MUTE is our friend (and should also be for objects!).

Whatever will they ban next? Being a troll or a griefer? SHOCK HORROR THEY PUT IN LAND TOOLS!!!

I don't think it's a black day at all. It's great that the overwhelming majority of people who are not vigilantes or Forum Warriors will just heave a sigh of relief that eventually the guy next door selling 16sqm for 10K and putting on a temp rezzer with a pile of rubbish will not have to cost them 10K to get rid of him.

GOOD!

It's not a black day to me. The sunshine is streaming through the window, spring is in the air ... ah ... leaves are budding ...

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Dekka Raymaker

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02-15-2008 06:38

From: Brann Georgia

How the HELL did you read that into my comment??

Oh sorry, just ignore me, sometimes the drugs don't work exactly as they should.

HoneyBear Lilliehook

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02-15-2008 06:39

2k...could you knock that off please? I don't come to this forum to get spammed. Thanks.

Chris - I'm utterly confused. Everyone's been complaining about the ad farmers for months, and now that something is being done about it, people seem to be complaining about that. Could someone enlighten the blonde please? I apparently need clarification.

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A Sad Day.........
Chris Norse Loud Arrogant Redneck Join date: 1 Oct 2006 Posts: 5,735	02-15-2008 06:04 Today is a sad day in SL. We are less free today than we were last Friday. Mob justice has taken hold. Some of our most respected members have reformed the purity patrols that ran rampant last spring. Lynch mobs and witch hunters abound. So today, I mourn for that which was lost, for the principles of freedom that were overturned for the illusion of safety. _____________________ I'm going to pick a fight William Wallace, Braveheart “Rules are mostly made to be broken and are too often for the lazy to hide behind” Douglas MacArthur FULL
Jannae Karas Just Looking Join date: 10 Mar 2007 Posts: 1,516	02-15-2008 06:06 From: Chris Norse Today is a sad day in SL. We are less free today than we were last Friday. Mob justice has taken hold. Some of our most respected members have reformed the purity patrols that ran rampant last spring. Lynch mobs and witch hunters abound. So today, I mourn for that which was lost, for the principles of freedom that were overturned for the illusion of safety. PS, Hi Chris _____________________ Taller Than I Imagined, nicer than yesterday.
Caledric Axon I mkae poast now? Join date: 9 Nov 2005 Posts: 200	02-15-2008 06:07 huh?
2k Suisei Registered User Join date: 9 Nov 2006 Posts: 2,150	02-15-2008 06:07
Cherry Czervik Came To Her Senses Join date: 18 Feb 2006 Posts: 3,680	02-15-2008 06:09 From: 2k Suisei Do you want his stuff? _____________________ To exchange power is sublime. To steal from another ... well, what goes around comes around.
Brann Georgia Spits infinitives Join date: 12 Dec 2007 Posts: 1,441	02-15-2008 06:09 A clever ploy to start off the Friday thread with things that make you go "Huh?????"? _____________________ * *
2k Suisei Registered User Join date: 9 Nov 2006 Posts: 2,150	02-15-2008 06:11
2k Suisei Registered User Join date: 9 Nov 2006 Posts: 2,150	02-15-2008 06:12
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foehn Breed More random than random Join date: 16 Jan 2006 Posts: 1,142	02-15-2008 06:13 ad farms! ... j/k _____________________ You have no friends online at this time. "Excellent!" Einstein "I never think of the future. It comes soon enough."
2k Suisei Registered User Join date: 9 Nov 2006 Posts: 2,150	02-15-2008 06:13
Elora Lunasea Mrs. Llama Join date: 28 Aug 2007 Posts: 4,828	02-15-2008 06:13 /me grabs my rifle, runs to edge of my property, looks wildly at the perimeter scanning for...?????? What? _____________________ eloralunasea.blogspot.com Have you hugged a llama today?
Brenda Connolly Un United Avatar Join date: 10 Jan 2007 Posts: 25,000	02-15-2008 06:14 While you may be waxing somewhat hyperbolic, I do agree with the sentiment. I see a lot of good intentions being turned into a crusade that will in the end do more harm than good. In the name of addressing a real problem, many will now take it upon themelves to dictate how others live. While no doubt, many will act responsibly and thoughtfully, this will give others license to shoot first and ask questions later. All that can be hoped is The Providers will deal with each report properly and take appropriate action when necessary. _____________________ Don't you ever try to look behind my eyes. You don't want to know what they have seen. http://brenda-connolly.blogspot.com
Cherry Czervik Came To Her Senses Join date: 18 Feb 2006 Posts: 3,680	02-15-2008 06:15 From: Elora Lunasea /me grabs my rifle, runs to edge of my property, looks wildly at the perimeter scanning for...?????? What? People crying about adfarmers. Need some ammunition for your rifle? <G> _____________________ To exchange power is sublime. To steal from another ... well, what goes around comes around.
Alice Katayama Making Faces Join date: 29 Jun 2006 Posts: 377	02-15-2008 06:15 From: Chris Norse Today is a sad day in SL. We are less free today than we were last Friday. Mob justice has taken hold. Yes just another step down the long slope, we lost the ability to rape and murder, to plunder and steal, Orbit people at will anywhere, to Capture roleplay even with unwilling avatars, to crash sims at will, to set up Gambling places in which you could never have to pay out anything to the winners, to partake in child porn or even regular porn in PG areas, to open Financial institutions with no accountability to anyone and at last today we lost the ability to extort huge sums of money out of our neighbors and friends. This is truly a Black day... I think it rates two crocodile tears. _____________________ Katayama Originals Shapes and eyes Fantastic, light up your Second Life! http://slurl.com/secondlife/Newman/34/228 (Mainland) http://slurl.com/secondlife/San/130/52 (Southern Continent)
Elora Lunasea Mrs. Llama Join date: 28 Aug 2007 Posts: 4,828	02-15-2008 06:17 From: Cherry Czervik People crying about adfarmers. Need some ammunition for your rifle? <G> Oh that. It's loaded already. _____________________ eloralunasea.blogspot.com Have you hugged a llama today?
Puppet Shepherd New Year, New Tricks Join date: 14 Feb 2007 Posts: 725	02-15-2008 06:19 From: Chris Norse Some of our most respected members have reformed the purity patrols that ran rampant last spring. Lynch mobs and witch hunters abound. I'm dressed up like a witch right now. Don't hunt me - I'll pee on your leg. _____________________ Come see my new 1-prim flowers, only $10 each! Lots of other neat stuff to find @ Puppet Art, http://slurl.com/secondlife/Lilypad/200.092/210.338
Brann Georgia Spits infinitives Join date: 12 Dec 2007 Posts: 1,441	02-15-2008 06:26 2k Susei: 1) Learn to resize images. It's really very simple if you follow some basic instructions 2) Thank you for splashing gay-themed advertising all over the monitors of those of us who are scanning the threads at work. I think I'll avoid the watercooler for a while... . _____________________ * *
2k Suisei Registered User Join date: 9 Nov 2006 Posts: 2,150	02-15-2008 06:29
Dekka Raymaker thinking very hard Join date: 4 Feb 2007 Posts: 3,898	02-15-2008 06:30 From: Brann Georgia 2k Susei: 2) Thank you for splashing gay-themed advertising all over the monitors of those of us who are scanning the threads at work. . So your work as an anti-gay policy? Oh I like the "Some Guys Got It! Do You?" well I HAVE it in buckets!
Pie Psaltery runs w/scissors Join date: 13 Jan 2004 Posts: 987	02-15-2008 06:33 From: Chris Norse I mourn for that which was lost, for the principles of freedom that were overturned for the illusion of safety. You mean like the Patriot Act? _____________________
Brann Georgia Spits infinitives Join date: 12 Dec 2007 Posts: 1,441	02-15-2008 06:33 From: Dekka Raymaker So your work as an anti-gay policy? How the HELL did you read that into my comment?? _____________________ * *
Cherry Czervik Came To Her Senses Join date: 18 Feb 2006 Posts: 3,680	02-15-2008 06:38 From: Alice Katayama Yes just another step down the long slope, we lost the ability to rape and murder, to plunder and steal, Orbit people at will anywhere, to Capture roleplay even with unwilling avatars, to crash sims at will, to set up Gambling places in which you could never have to pay out anything to the winners, to partake in child porn or even regular porn in PG areas, to open Financial institutions with no accountability to anyone and at last today we lost the ability to extort huge sums of money out of our neighbors and friends. This is truly a Black day... I think it rates two crocodile tears. Starting this thread would, of course, be better used to urge moderation amongst people reporting as I've tried to do elsewhere (not that anyone ever listens to me). However this made me laugh a lot Alice, and sums it up to me. The freedom to harass people with spawning rubbish as far as the eye can see, the freedom to hold people to virtual ransome ... yeah ... freedom ... MEH. How about the freedom to not have to see what annoys? MUTE is our friend (and should also be for objects!). Whatever will they ban next? Being a troll or a griefer? SHOCK HORROR THEY PUT IN LAND TOOLS!!! I don't think it's a black day at all. It's great that the overwhelming majority of people who are not vigilantes or Forum Warriors will just heave a sigh of relief that eventually the guy next door selling 16sqm for 10K and putting on a temp rezzer with a pile of rubbish will not have to cost them 10K to get rid of him. GOOD! It's not a black day to me. The sunshine is streaming through the window, spring is in the air ... ah ... leaves are budding ... _____________________ To exchange power is sublime. To steal from another ... well, what goes around comes around.
Dekka Raymaker thinking very hard Join date: 4 Feb 2007 Posts: 3,898	02-15-2008 06:38 From: Brann Georgia How the HELL did you read that into my comment?? Oh sorry, just ignore me, sometimes the drugs don't work exactly as they should.
HoneyBear Lilliehook Owner, The Mall at Cherry Join date: 18 Jun 2007 Posts: 4,500	02-15-2008 06:39 2k...could you knock that off please? I don't come to this forum to get spammed. Thanks. Chris - I'm utterly confused. Everyone's been complaining about the ad farmers for months, and now that something is being done about it, people seem to be complaining about that. Could someone enlighten the blonde please? I apparently need clarification. _____________________ Virtual Freebies now has its own domain! URL=http://virtualfreebiesblog.com The Mall at Cherry Park - new vendors, new look!

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