My Time At Second Life Newspaper (2015)

 

Today, the SL Newser turns sixteen. But what did people read before it? While there were tablods such as The Herald, there was also the Second Life Newspaper, owned by JamesT Juno with Dana Vanmoer as editor. It started small, a blog with occasional glances at the virtual world, but soon grew into a respectable newsletter with a good sized staff. I would join it in October /November 2007, and become a respectable member of the team. This was a different time, the Golden Age of Second Life when it and not social media was talked about as the future of the online world and it would be mentioned on the news and even prime time TV, while we the residents made all content entirely inworld in these pre-mesh days with only a small amount of the content created by the Lindens. So what was covering the news in these times like?

 

Read the 2015 article in Extra. 

 

Crew Meeting

 

Picture from Gemma Cleanslate

Saturday January 10 was the first Newser crew meeting for the year, taking place in our office at HV Community. Those attending from right to left were Netera Landar, Gemma Cleanslate, Bixyl Shuftan (myself), Nydia Tungsten, and Klaus Bereznyak. We would discuss what we covered in December, and plans on what to write about this month. Falling between the holiday season and Valentines Day & the start of the Relay fundraising season, there's usually more time to cover things that we've put off for a while. 

Netera admitted to being a little overdressed due to a tribute that night. But the rest of us just complemented on her looks. 

 

Stay tuned for more articles of great people, places, and events by the SL Newser team.

 

Bixyl Shuftan

Editor 

Newser Crew Meeting

 

On Saturday December 13 at Noon SL time, the Newser staff would hold a meeting. It would be at its office in HV Community. From right to left were Gemma Cleanslate, Nydia Tungsten, Netera Landar, Penny Shuftan, and Bixyl Shuftan (myself). We would talk about subjects to write about, which December certainly provides plenty of,

And eventually came "meeting adjourned," which brought out a festive gesture.

 

Stay tuned for more stories from the Newser crew.

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

Reminder: SL Newser Party Today

 

 Just a reminder, there will be a party at the Happy Vixen in honor of the SL Newser, which is celebrating it's 15th anniversary this month. It's going on from 12 Noon to about 2PM, with music by DJ Snowbuns. 

 

Come on over and take part in the fun.  

 

Purrfection Estates (236, 219, 24)   

Join The Newser For A PARTY! (Take Two)

 

Okay, the first time around got scrubbed due to real life. So we're at it again. 

 

It was fifteen years ago this month in which the SL Newser started. And to celebrate, a party will be held. It will be at the Happy Vixen Beach Club at Purrfection Estates (236, 219, 24). this Saturday June 14. The planned time is from 12 Noon to 2PM SL time. DJ Snowbuns will be spinning the tunes.

 

Come on over and get a chance to meet some of Second Life's roving reporters.  

 

Purrfection Estates (236, 219, 24)  

 

Bixyl Shuftan

Editor

 

Join The Newser For A PARTY!

 

 It was fifteen years ago last week in which the SL Newser started. And to celebrate, a party will be held. It will be at the Happy Vixen Beach Club at Purrfection Estates (236, 219, 24). this Saturday June 14. The planned time is from 12 Noon to 2PM SL time. DJ Snowbuns will be spinning the tunes.

 

Come on over and get a chance to meet some of Second Life's roving reporters.  

 

Purrfection Estates (236, 219, 24)  

 

Bixyl Shuftan

Editor

 

My Time At Second Life Newspaper (2015)

 

It was Fifteen years ago this Wednesday that the Newser came to be. But who was reporting the news of Second Life before that? In 2006, JamesT Juno would start the Second Life Newspaper, and others would join him in covering the news about this virtual world. This included Dana Vanmoer who would take over as editor, as well as Gemma Cleanslate and Bixyl Shuftan, who would go on to write for the Newser. So what went on during this earlier time of Second Life? Bixyl Shuftan would describe how things went from his point of view.

Read the article from 2015 in Extra. 

 

At The Office: Snack Time

 

 

 Taken at the December Newser crew meeting earlier this month. Dancerena Starlight enjoys a pretzel during the discussion.

 

The office is at  HV Community, (140, 85, 25).

 

My Time At Second Life Newspaper (2015)

 

It was fourteen years ago this Wednesday that the Newser came to be. But who was reporting the news of Second Life before that? In 2006, JamesT Juno would start the Second Life Newspaper, and others would join him in covering the news about this virtual world. This included Dana Vanmoer who would take over as editor, as well as Gemma Cleanslate and Bixyl Shuftan, who would go on to write for the Newser. So what went on during this earlier time of Second Life? Bixyl Shuftan would describe how things went from his point of view.

Read the article from 2010 in Extra.

Crew Meeting

 

 

 Last weekend on Saturday April 13, the Newser held a crew meeting at our main office in HV Community. Attending were Nydia Tungsten, Penny Shuftan (Deaflegacy), Gemma Cleanslate, Dancerina Starlight, and Bixyl Shuftan (me). 

We talked about things to write about in the weeks ahead, such as the Fantasy Faire, Sunbeamer Air Show, and other Relay events. We also talked about the Bellisseria anniversary. Gemma mentioned tablets one could hold for stamp hunters to touch to get one, and showed off an Away from Keyboard flag for when she was.

Bixyl Shuftan,

 

Crew Meeting

 

 

 On Saturday November 4, the Newser crew had it's monthly meeting at its main office in HV Community. From left to right were Dancerina Starlight, Gemma Cleanslate, Penny Shuftan (Deaflegacy) who was on medical leave but expressed interest in possibly coming back, and  Bixyl Shuftan (myself).

We talked about what we did last month, notably the Halloween and Burn2 articles. Then we talked about plans for November. When I mentioned we *might* be getting an auxiliary office in Bellisseria, the response was pretty enthusiastic: "Yaaayyyyyy!"

 

Stay tuned for more stories from the Newser reporters.

 

Bixyl Shuftan

Crew Meeting: Monster Bush

 

 

 Last weekend, the SL Newser had it's monthly crew meeting at it's office in HV Community. At one point, Gemma Cleanslate rezzed what at first looked like an ordinary bush. But after a moment, something was peeking out.

Something that "Frank"ly would be appropriate for Halloween.

Bixyl Shuftan

My Time At Second Life Newspaper (2015)

 

Yesterday was the thirteenth anniversary of the SL Newser. But before the Newser, there was the Second Life Newspaper. It was founded by JamesT Juno as a simple blog with short entries in 2006. But he would soon bring Dana Vanmoer and a number of other writers into it as a full-fledged newspaper, with yours truly joining up in November 2007. This was considered the golden years of the virtual world, when it was the darling of the tech media and talked about not just by computer nuts but was mentioned in mainstream news and prime time TV shows alike. So what was it like to cover the news about Second Life then?

Read Bixyl Shuftan's article from 2015 in Extra.

Join The Newser Crew For A PARTY!

 

 

Thirteen years ago, on June 5 2010, the Second Life Newser was formed.  And so this Saturday June 3, we'll be throwing a party to celebrate. There will be a party at the Happy Vixen Beach club in the Purrfection Estates sim. It will start at Noon SL time, and go on to 2 PM. From 12 to 1 PM, DJ Snowy will be spinning the tunes. From 1 to 2 PM, DJ Grease will play the music.

Besides the fun music, there will be a couple contests with Linden dollar prizes. So come on over and celebrate with good music, meet some of the Newser crew, and maybe meet some new friends.

 

Purrfection Estates (236, 219, 24)   

Crew Meeting

 

 

 On Saturday February 18, the SL Newser held a crew meeting at it's office in HV Community at Noon. Present from left to right were Serenity Kitty, Gemma Cleanslate, Bixyl Shuftan, and Dancerina Starlight. Serenity was an invited guest who recently did a reader submission and asked about possibly writing more.

 

We talked about a number of subjects from the Relay for Life, which had recently started it's official season, to the canceled One Billion Rising, to Virtual Ability, to Black History Month, and more.  

Join The Newser For A Party

 

 

 It's been an eventful year of reporting the news in Second Life. And it's time for us to relax a little with a party, and you're all invited. 

 

The event is tomorrow, Saturday January 7, from Noon to 2 PM SL time. For a change, it will be not at a club, but the office building itself. The plan is for two DJs to play some music. From 12 Noon to 1 PM, DJ Snowy will be spinning the tunes. From 1 to 2 PM, DJ Grease will be cranking the melodies. 

See you there.

HV Community, (140, 85, 25) 

 

Join The Newser Crew For A PARTY!

 

The Newser crew has been busy getting you the news of the people, places, and events across Second Life. And now it's time to take a few minutes to relax with a beach party. And you're invited. 

The event, to celebrate our 12th anniversary last month, as well as our coverage of the SL19B and Relay Weekend, will take place at the Happy Vixen beach club from Noon to 2PM SL time. The music will be provided by DJ Snowbuns, and there will be a contest prize (theme Come As You Are).

See you there,

Purrfection Estates (236, 219, 24) 
 

My Time At Second Life Newspaper (2015)

 

Yesterday was the twelfth anniversary of the SL Newser. But before there was the Second Life Newser, there was the Second Life Newspaper. It started out as a simple blog by JamesT Juno with short entries in 2006. But he would soon bring Dana Vanmoer and a number of other writers into it as a full-fledged newspaper, with me joining up in November 2007. This was considered the golden years of the virtual world, when it was the darling of the tech media and talked about not just by computer nuts but was mentioned in mainstream news and prime time TV shows alike. So what was it like to cover the news about Second Life then?

Read the article from 2015 in Extra.
 

Join The Newser For A PARTY!

 

It's the start of a new year of reporting the news in Second Life. And so the staff is going to take a short break and relax with a New Year's beach party. The event will be at the Happy Vixen from 12 Noon to 2PM (at least that's the plan). So get your swimsuits, and come on over for a couple hours of fun. For those arriving early, or sticking around afterwards, there are games and a movie theater to enjoy.
 
Purrfection Estates (236, 219, 24) 
 

Crew Meeting

 

A meeting at the Second Life Newser office in HV Community at Saturday July 3. Attending were Rosie (RougeRedHead01), Gemma Cleanslate, Nydia Tungsten, and Bixyl Shuftan (myself). We talked about a few things to cover, such as the Second Life Birthday and the upcoming Burn2: Emergence event. 

Stay tuned for more on these subjects, and others, in the news.