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Pserendipity Daniels
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12-16-2008 12:54
From: Jig Chippewa Perhaps beast and myth figures allow an inner person to be revealed. Just like when we wear masks in plays and in dances. The essential qualities of the human are allowed by our becoming something other-than-human. My own sl partner is a Satyr (by accident really) and is distingushed and sexy. I think he reveals more of himself than he might as a human because he wears teh "mask". I reveal more of myself when I am with him than I would if he was simply a man. The canyons and ripples of our emotions play out better when we face our myth-figures and interact with them. Maybe that's what its all about. Or maybe it's not. Pep (Just another opinion)
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Soji Slade
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12-16-2008 12:57
From: Kelli May I do like to charge around now and then as a quad fur, usually a raccoon. And I love seeing the different ways people interact... surprise from newbies who don't realise it's an avatar (someone in Straylight thought I was part of the sim), being treated like a pet, a wild animal or just regular chat. Not into furrysecks though, either animal/animal or especially human/animal. Neko & the like I see more as a different type of human, and furs are a kind of grey area. To me they look more like cartoon animals, so I never get that vibe off them, however cute.
When I'm in animal form, it's more like someone playing a child av... the freedom & playfulness, nothing sexual. 
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Jig Chippewa
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12-16-2008 13:05
From: Pserendipity Daniels Or maybe it's not.
Pep (Just another opinion) Then can you suggest what it may be about?
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Talarus Luan
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12-16-2008 13:09
From: Rhaorth Antonelli you make it sound like that some ppl believe that someone is something other than human, LOL From: Jig Chippewa Perhaps beast and myth figures allow an inner person to be revealed. Perhaps the inner person *IS* the beast/myth figure.  We wear the "human" mask because it is a requirement to be here in the "real world", but in some cases, more out of necessity than of desire. I think you'll find that your life's daily routine is no less a "play" than any other form of roleplay; it's just the default one we are given and have to work within its confines; for the time being, at least. |
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Argent Stonecutter
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12-16-2008 13:14
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Jig Chippewa
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12-16-2008 13:41
From: Talarus Luan Perhaps the inner person *IS* the beast/myth figure. We wear the "human" mask because it is a requirement to be here in the "real world", but in some cases, more out of necessity than of desire. I think you'll find that your life's daily routine is no less a "play" than any other form of roleplay; it's just the default one we are given and have to work within its confines; for the time being, at least. We desire (or demand) the "Green Man" or the Stag, then, before we even recognize that the male archetype is the "myth"? I can agree with that. After all, we seek "climax" which is our union with our innermost pre-conscious and our veneer of societal/tribal human.
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Imnotgoing Sideways
Can't outlaw cute! =^-^=
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12-16-2008 13:46
From: Jig Chippewa Perhaps beast and myth figures allow an inner person to be revealed. Just like when we wear masks in plays and in dances. The essential qualities of the human are allowed by our becoming something other-than-human. My own sl partner is a Satyr (by accident really) and is distingushed and sexy. I think he reveals more of himself than he might as a human because he wears teh "mask". I reveal more of myself when I am with him than I would if he was simply a man - and that is when I am NOT wearing a mask. The canyons and ripples of our emotions play out better when we face our myth-figures and interact with them. Maybe that's what its all about. /me agrees. (^_^) This could apply to any 'alternative' avatar. Really... The SL avatar can be used as an expression of our ideal persona that fits our personality. The "keep it real" human avatars, robots, furries, nekos, vampires, child avatars.... =^-^= Everyone is reenacting something they feel in themselves that's screaming to come out. Our RL avatars don't always allow for this. So the idea of being forever young and in a loving family... or a stalker of the night... or a hybrid of you and your favorite animal is a GREAT way to express yourself in an environment that allows it. SL. (^_^)y |
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Argent Stonecutter
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12-16-2008 13:47
From: Imnotgoing Sideways Everyone is reenacting something they feel in themselves that's screaming to come out. Our RL avatars don't always allow for this. Well, I have the screaming part down.  |
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Talarus Luan
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12-16-2008 14:02
Screaming? No.
Roaring, clawing, biting, wingbeating, tailwhipping, fire breathing...
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Pserendipity Daniels
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12-16-2008 14:20
From: Jig Chippewa Then can you suggest what it may be about? Perhaps beast and myth figures don't allow an inner person to be revealed. Just like when we don't wear masks in plays and in dances. The essential qualities of the human are destroyed by our becoming something other-than-human. My own sl partner is not a Satyr (not by accident really) and is not distingushed but sexy. I think she reveals more of herself than she might because she doesn't wear a "mask". I reveal more of myself when I am with her than I would if she wasn't simply a woman. The canyons and ripples of our emotions play out better when we don't face our myth-figures and fail to interact with them. Maybe that's what its all about. Pep (Enough of an argument?)
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Rhaorth Antonelli
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12-16-2008 14:28
From: Ann Launay It's certainly your right, but doesn't it strike you as just a wee bit prejudiced? "Yeah, you're people, but you're obviously not MY kind of people. I mean, just look at the prim bits and stripedy skin you're wearing!" You could be missing out on all sorts of fantastic friendships because you've already made up your mind about what a person is or isn't, or what they may or may not be interested in, based on a few past experiences. I think that's kind of sad.
Not saying you would do this, but plenty of people have been denied their humanity in RL based on others' prejudices...why would SL be any different? prejudiced? maybe, but again that is my right If I have no interest in people who choose to be neko, furry, etc, then why would I try to befriend them? To each their own, and my own doesn't include people who choose to live their SL that way I do not find it sad... what I find sad is folks who think everyone needs to accept them and like them, regardless of what they choose to play while I will agree we should all be accepting, that doesn't mean we all have to like it....
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Avawyn Muircastle
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12-16-2008 14:31
From: Ann Launay It's certainly your right, but doesn't it strike you as just a wee bit prejudiced? "Yeah, you're people, but you're obviously not MY kind of people. I mean, just look at the prim bits and stripedy skin you're wearing!" You could be missing out on all sorts of fantastic friendships because you've already made up your mind about what a person is or isn't, or what they may or may not be interested in, based on a few past experiences. I think that's kind of sad.
Not saying you would do this, but plenty of people have been denied their humanity in RL based on others' prejudices...why would SL be any different? I don't know if it's prejudice for not. But I feel the same way pretty much as the guy who said he doesn't have interest in furries or whatever -- myth animal creatures. I find it boring. To each their own, ya know, and time is short cuz we all got a rl too. I see Neko's as setting themselves apart also and I have no interest whatsoever in knowing what Neko is about. Finding some rare folk music to hear on SL, now tp me now! |
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Tarina Sewell
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12-16-2008 14:34
I think in some states having sex with mythical creatures is grounds for burning at the stake....
I like dragons though.....
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Imnotgoing Sideways
Can't outlaw cute! =^-^=
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12-16-2008 14:35
From: Pserendipity Daniels ...Pep (Enough of an argument?) Meh... Not much more than a negation counterpoint. (=_=) Immy ( I've seen you do better. (^_^)y ) |
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Ann Launay
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12-16-2008 14:40
From: Rhaorth Antonelli prejudiced? maybe, but again that is my right Yes, I noted that. From: someone If I have no interest in people who choose to be neko, furry, etc, then why would I try to befriend them?
To each their own, and my own doesn't include people who choose to live their SL that way This is the part I don't understand. At all. From: someone I do not find it sad... what I find sad is folks who think everyone needs to accept them and like them, regardless of what they choose to play I didn't say that either. I just don't understand why anyone would immediately write another person off because of how they dress their dolly. You might like them, might not, but you'll never know with this philosophy. From: someone while I will agree we should all be accepting, that doesn't mean we all have to like it.... OK then...I totally accept your right to be blinded by your own prejudice. I just don't like it.
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Congratulations and shame on you! You are a bit of a slut.
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Gabriele Graves
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12-16-2008 14:40
ROFL I thought the adoption thread had gone quiet.
Lo and behold another absolutely inane thread about inappropriateness that is masquerading as a seeking answers thread.
Predictive Jig Thread formula...
1) Pick any subject
2) Ask if it is appropriate allow it and to have sex in those circumstances.
Lol, maybe we should have a thread:
What is Jig really learning from all these questions?
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Ann Launay
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12-16-2008 14:43
From: Avawyn Muircastle I see Neko's as setting themselves apart also and I have no interest whatsoever in knowing what Neko is about. 
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~Now Trout Re-Re-Re-Certified!~ From: someone I am bumping you to an 8.5 on the Official Trout Measuring Instrument of Sluttiness. You are an enigma - on the one hand a sweet, gentle, intelligent woman who we would like to wrap up in our arms and protect, and on the other, a temptress to whom we would like to do all sorts of unmentionable things.
Congratulations and shame on you! You are a bit of a slut.
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Argent Stonecutter
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12-16-2008 14:43
I'm not sure that it makes sense to read "I won't go out of my way to befriend X" as "writing off X". Am I mistaken? It just seems like Ann may be reading more into Rhaorth's comment than I did.
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Ann Launay
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12-16-2008 14:46
From: Argent Stonecutter It just seems like Ann may be reading more into Rhaorth's comment than I did. Maybe. Rha and I have been known to clash a bit, but this sounds like a write off to me: From: Rhaorth Antonelli To each their own, and my own doesn't include people who choose to live their SL that way And, honestly, I'm not angry or anything, just confused. Disparate personalities aside, she seems like basically a nice person, and this sort of attitude - or my perception of it - doesn't really seem to fit.
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~Now Trout Re-Re-Re-Certified!~ From: someone I am bumping you to an 8.5 on the Official Trout Measuring Instrument of Sluttiness. You are an enigma - on the one hand a sweet, gentle, intelligent woman who we would like to wrap up in our arms and protect, and on the other, a temptress to whom we would like to do all sorts of unmentionable things.
Congratulations and shame on you! You are a bit of a slut.
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Kyllie Wylie
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12-16-2008 14:47
From: Rhaorth Antonelli prejudiced? maybe, but again that is my right QUOTE] Since when is being prejudiced a "right"? For me I love the neko look. It may not match my RL looks, but it certainly matches my RL personality.  My only complaint is Im not a Freakin pet! Cats consider humans slaves in RL why should it not be the same in SL!!! |
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Avawyn Muircastle
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12-16-2008 14:48
From: Ann Launay Yes, I noted that. This is the part I don't understand. At all. I didn't say that either. I just don't understand why anyone would immediately write another person off because of how they dress their dolly. You might like them, might not, but you'll never know with this philosophy. OK then...I totally accept your right to be blinded by your own prejudice. I just don't like it. Could it be that some people simply prefer looking at the opposite sex in an avatar and that there internet time is short. And, I've said it before, I've only found one male avatar really attractive. I'd like to see more attractive male bots like the male models in the photos I see sometimes No Neko tail please. |
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Gabriele Graves
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12-16-2008 14:50
From: Kyllie Wylie From: Rhaorth Antonelli prejudiced? maybe, but again that is my right QUOTE] Since when is being prejudiced a "right"? For me I love the neko look. It may not match my RL looks, but it certainly matches my RL personality. My only complaint is Im not a Freakin pet! Cats consider humans slaves in RL why should it not be the same in SL!!! Humans are not slaves in SL, they are food  |
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Avawyn Muircastle
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12-16-2008 14:55
From: Gabriele Graves Humans are not slaves in SL, they are food That's why I always say in live chat /me tosses raw meat and runs away |
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Avawyn Muircastle
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12-16-2008 14:56
From: Avawyn Muircastle Could it be that some people simply prefer looking at the opposite sex in an avatar and that there internet time is short. And, I've said it before, I've only found one male avatar really attractive. I'd like to see more attractive male bots like the male models in the photos I see sometimes No Neko tail please. Oh, I'm still dreaming about those male models... yum.... but where are they? |
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Argent Stonecutter
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12-16-2008 14:56
From: Gabriele Graves Humans are not slaves in SL, they are food Soylent Green Dots? |
