Is SLBoutique developing power over Philip's world?
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Merwan Marker
Booring...
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08-01-2005 12:49
From: Anshe Chung I don't believe in call out names of people in forums. I also have hope that some people who have been part of this reconsider and change their ways. It seems some already have, others have yet to follow.
But I invite you IM me in world, then I can tell you one list of people who I have seen involved in this. Quote from message #38, this thread posted by Anshe Chung You Named My Name --- And here we are back. It is same old clique who post their bias when it comes to SLExchange and SLB. Because SLB and Gigas and Merwan is part of their clique and SLExchange is not. --- On and on it goes... 
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Siggy Romulus
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08-01-2005 12:51
I think its a load of cock...
....and slander is spoken, libel is written.
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Ferran Brodsky
Better living through rum
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08-01-2005 12:55
If I don't name names, but if I do call Everyone in the thread a damned moron is that against the rules?
How about if I prase it in a question like :: Are you all complete morons?
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Ananda Sandgrain
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08-01-2005 13:04
What's SLBoutique?
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Ingrid Ingersoll
Archived
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08-01-2005 13:08
From: Siggy Romulus I think its a load of cock...
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Surreal Farber
Cat Herder
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08-01-2005 13:10
From: Siggy Romulus I think its a load of cock... a metric butt-load!! *dons tinfoil hat*
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Erelas Night
was eaten by dingoes.
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08-01-2005 13:13
Just because I can, IBTL. Other than that, there's nothing constructive to add to a discussion of this ummm, level. I really thought things were simple, again color me naive. Success of any one individual leads to some degree of angst against that individual by those less successful. I'm jealous of all the "big names", can I get in on the conspiracy? Sorry, my sarcasm is lacking pinache  |
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Liona Clio
Angel in Disguise
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08-01-2005 13:23
From: Aimee Weber
Anshe, could you name people who are members of "The Clique"? I must warn you, this is a trick question. As the originator of the "FIC" myth knew ... once you try to get down to specifics the magic in using labels is gone.
Actually, I kinda like the term "FICque". If we're gonna do anything with our labels, we might as well make them designer. Oh, and I'm beginning to think Anshe doesn't pay her sweatshop horde in peanuts. She pays in popcorn. She certainly seems to be cornering the market on Drahma Food in this thread.
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Siggy Romulus
DILLIGAF
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08-01-2005 13:24
From: Ferran Brodsky If I don't name names, but if I do call Everyone in the thread a damned moron is that against the rules?
How about if I prase it in a question like :: Are you all complete morons? I am... And I can futher extrapolate that anyone in a 'clique' run by me would also be worthy of that title! Truth be known I'm an idiot savant.. I just haven't worked out what I'm savant at yet. Siggy.
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Cristiano Midnight
Evil Snapshot Baron
Join date: 17 May 2003
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08-01-2005 13:30
Anshe,
That was a nice revisionist history you posted, complete with reference to the long struggles to free your beloved China that you make central to posts where you are trying to appear to be Anshe, the freedom fighter, whose English suddenly goes down the tubes again. The only problem with it, is you would get remarkably different versions of the story if you spoke to Stroker on the issue of why you were kicked out of Eros, Briana on the subject of Galleria City, and so forth. I am sure Adam Zaius would also have a bit to say about how you behave as a competitor, or Merwan on your honesty when it comes to doing business.
The reason that you are not part of some celebrated circle is because, well, frankly, when someone fucks over friends and business associates, they tend to become a pariah. It is really quite simple. The reason people stand behind Flipper and Jen, the people at Gigas, or just each other in general is because we aren't all trying to one up each other at whatever cost. It is not just about business and profit, and screwing over whoever you have to in order to get to the top.
So while your lastest PR post which is alomst as funny as your tobaccco-industry like truth campaign on your web site that contained several easily disputeable lies, you can spin the story however you wish. As fiction goes, it is fine - if you are presenting it as non-fiction, you better use some of that profit to buy yourself a fact checker. A lot of people have been burned along your meteoric rise, and you can write it off as jealousy and corruption and whatever other falsehoods you need to comfort yourself.
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Travis Lambert
White dog, red collar
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08-01-2005 13:32
Not that I was around for it, but from what I understand our world was a lot smaller, and a lot closer knit back in Beta. Interestingly, much like the Teen Grid is today (at least from the posted accounts from Armath Severine). The common denominator: the Beta world, and the present-day Teen Grid world - aren't/wern't large enough to support many 'cliques'. The whole world is/was a family, of sorts. Fast forward to the main grid of today.... cliques *do* exist. There isn't one - there are many, and membership in one isn't mutually exclusive to another. What's more - this is natural and normal as our world gets bigger. Don't expect it to stop - there will be more as our world continues to fractionalize and evolve. And - I think that's a *good* thing if we want a rich & diverse world. What I don't believe, is that there is some sort of vast formal conspiracy involving Linden and certain clique(s). Some folks do know how to use the avenues of communication more effectively than others. Some folks even politik to bring their views to the forefront, or care more about drama than others. But *no-one* is restricted from utilizing those same avenues if they choose, contrary to myth. Do some folks tend to be biased about certain buisnesses, individuals and groups in Second Life? You betcha. Its human nature. Especially when it involves someone outside of their 'circle'. Or, maybe I'm just naiive and need to get out more. Could be that too. Meanwhile, I'll stay in my happy little bubble in Isabel. 
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Aimee Weber
The one on the right
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08-01-2005 13:51
From: Cristiano Midnight The reason people stand behind Flipper and Jen, the people at Gigas, or just each other in general is because we aren't all trying to one up each other at whatever cost. It is not just about business and profit, and screwing over whoever you have to in order to get to the top. Cris, you said a mouthful right here. While we try to define FIC or The Clique it may also be useful to define those who frantically post against them. I think some folks on these forums look at the deep support and comraderie shown between people who SHOULD be vicious competitors, and find themselves baffled. The care we all show for each other doesn't fit into their world view, it simply doesn't compute! Why would Aimee support Camie? Or Torrid support Neph? Or Rickard support Francis? If a genuine care for others is not a common part of your worldview then there can be no other explaination ... it must be CONSPIRACY! Oh Liona, this is for you. |
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Nolan Nash
Frischer Frosch
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08-01-2005 14:01
From: Travis Lambert Not that I was around for it, but from what I understand our world was a lot smaller, and a lot closer knit back in Beta. Interestingly, much like the Teen Grid is today (at least from the posted accounts from Armath Severine). The common denominator: the Beta world, and the present-day Teen Grid world - aren't/wern't large enough to support many 'cliques'. The whole world is/was a family, of sorts. Fast forward to the main grid of today.... cliques *do* exist. There isn't one - there are many, and membership in one isn't mutually exclusive to another. What's more - this is natural and normal as our world gets bigger. Don't expect it to stop - there will be more as our world continues to fractionalize and evolve. And - I think that's a *good* thing if we want a rich & diverse world. What I don't believe, is that there is some sort of vast formal conspiracy involving Linden and certain clique(s). Some folks do know how to use the avenues of communication more effectively than others. Some folks even politik to bring their views to the forefront, or care more about drama than others. But *no-one* is restricted from utilizing those same avenues if they choose, contrary to myth. Do some folks tend to be biased about certain buisnesses, individuals and groups in Second Life? You betcha. Its human nature. Especially when it involves someone outside of their 'circle'. Or, maybe I'm just naiive and need to get out more. Could be that too. Meanwhile, I'll stay in my happy little bubble in Isabel. I think this post hits the nail right on the head. Well said.
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Beau Perkins
Second Life Resident.
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08-01-2005 14:11
What is thread space being wasted on SLB vs SLEX when we should all be discussing Linden Labs decision to change the auctions and allow certain land barrons to get a stronger strangle hold on the grid.
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Cristiano Midnight
Evil Snapshot Baron
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08-01-2005 14:14
From: Beau Perkins What is thread space being wasted on SLB vs SLEX when we should all be discussing Linden Labs decision to change the auctions and allow certain land barrons to get a stronger strangle hold on the grid. I would guess it is because Blaze only asks the really important questions.
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Liona Clio
Angel in Disguise
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08-01-2005 14:24
From: Aimee Weber Oh Liona, this is for you. Yay! I would buy the whole line of FICque. Course, I'm a slave to fashion trends. Labels can be your friends if you don't take them seriously. Viva la FICque Chic!
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Jennyfur Peregrine
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08-01-2005 14:31
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Nolan Nash
Frischer Frosch
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08-01-2005 14:39
Two months without FICotine? *runs away laughing covertly*
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Pendari Lorentz
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08-01-2005 14:40
From: Jennyfur Peregrine But at least it means that i have gone two whole months without a cigarette. Thats at least something. Woohoo!! YAY JENN!! You can do it!! Be very proud of yourself!! *HUGS*
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Pendari Lorentz
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08-01-2005 14:42
From: Cristiano Midnight The reason people stand behind Flipper and Jen, the people at Gigas, or just each other in general is because we aren't all trying to one up each other at whatever cost. It is not just about business and profit, and screwing over whoever you have to in order to get to the top. From: Aimee Weber The care we all show for each other doesn't fit into their world view, it simply doesn't compute! Why would Aimee support Camie? Or Torrid support Neph? Or Rickard support Francis? If a genuine care for others is not a common part of your worldview then there can be no other explaination ... it must be CONSPIRACY!
I think these two statements are so very true of people in SL. I felt they needed to be quoted so I did.
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Cristiano Midnight
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08-01-2005 15:00
From: Jennyfur Peregrine for being celebrated, i dont feel very feted Oh but you are feted! Look at the joy your work brings to millions: 
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Nephilaine Protagonist
PixelSlinger
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08-01-2005 15:03
From: someone Sayeth Aimee: The care we all show for each other doesn't fit into their world view, it simply doesn't compute! Why would Aimee support Camie? Or Torrid support Neph? Or Rickard support Francis? If a genuine care for others is not a common part of your worldview then there can be no other explaination ... it must be CONSPIRACY! *applause* |
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Cocoanut Koala
Coco's Cottages
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08-01-2005 15:20
None of this happened because people supported their friends or praised a friend.
This didn't just start out of nowhere.
This all happened because people decided to do a smear campaign on a business. A business that, as far as I can tell, doesn't deserve it.
THAT is what began it. That is what appears, to me, to be indefensible, despite this happy little anti-Anshe gathering going on here now.
People dissed a business. Deny that.
coco
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Jillian Callahan
Rotary-winged Neko Girl
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08-01-2005 15:51
From: Cocoanut Koala People dissed a business. Deny that. People had thier reasons - deny that. |
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blaze Spinnaker
1/2 Serious
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08-01-2005 15:53
Just to let everyone know I *LOVE* the FIC
Hell, >I< am the FIC.
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