Last Looks At Some SLB Exhibits

 

 

While the Second Life Birthday is over for most, for the exhibitors there were a few more days to see something. And so when I had a few minutes I checked out a few. One was the Relay for Life's exhibit, whom one Relayer described as "simple." But it did the job. It was at SLB Spectacular.

 

Eric Mondrain's Second Life Topography, which had a map of Belisseria, was at SLB Electrify.

 

Holocluck Henley's "Clucky Studios" at SLB Sparkle.

Hope by Raven at SLB Fabulous, a memorial to optimism and hope.

But some exhibits were already picked up, the plots empty.

 

Today is the last day for pickups, and tomorrow the sims will be closed to all but the Moles. And so the sims will once again be shelved until the next birthday.

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

Commentary: Is Furry Discrimination Widespread? Probably Not

 

Recently in the SL Enquirer, there was an article about the discrimination those who prefer furry avatars face, going as far as to call them "the most hated community" in Second Life. There have been tales of discrimination against furs in SL for years. But how much could most expect to encounter? My own personal experience suggests: maybe not too often. So in response, a commentary of my own.

Read the story in People.

 

RFL: Team Sunbeamer "Bid Me" Results: Over 53,000 Lindens Raised

 
With the Relay Weekend approaching, Team Sunbeamers has been continuing to raise Lindens. Among the last fundraisers were several "Bid Me" events. Saturday June 4 was the final day for them. And at 8PM, the results were tallied. Four were at Club Cutlass.

RITA MARINER
0 -9000L
Pink Bunny for 3 weeks (ends June 25th)

Bixyl Shuftan
200 - 12,100
Skunk for 4 weeks (ends July 4th)

Liska DaLantros
0 - 12,150
Pink Fox for 4 weeks (ends July 4th)

Mr Fox da'Alenfey
0 - 9,200
Blue Fox for 2 weeks (ends June 18th)

Liska would later point out one small error, that the correct date for hers and Bixyl's events was Saturday June 2. 

There would be one more "Bid Me" to announce. There was one at the Happy Vixen, Mattie Carlton's "Bid Mattie Pink."

Mattie Carlton - Bid Mattie Pink

Stay normal - 3050
Turn pink - 7550

total 10,600

Mattie goes pink for three weeks

With the 42,650 Linden dollars from the Cutlass fundraisers, the total for all five was 53,250 Linden dollars raised.

Rita would comment she detests wearing pink, but these being the Relay was willing to grin and bear it for a good cause. So it looks like for now,  the 'beamers' leader will have to deal with a "bubblegum crisis."

The Relay Weekend is this upcoming weekend, from Saturday June 11 to Sunday June 12.

Go Sunbeamers! Go Relay!

Bixyl Shuftan
 

Fashion Looks for March

Mylie Foxclaw is back from her latest look into Second Life fashion. For those whom want to look stylish, especially if they're on a budget, Mylie has three looks that can be had with combinations of group gifts, hunt items, and near freebie specials. So what are the looks?

Read Mylie's story in Fashion.

February Fashions

Mylie Foxclaw is on the scene with some topnotch fashion looks. From elegant to stylishly simple, she has pieced together some outfits made from special sales items and free and near-free items. So what were the looks, and what does one need to do to get all the pieces of the puzzles?

Read Mylie's article in Fashion.

January Specials That You May Not Want to Miss!

Mylie Foxclaw's latest fashion article deals with items of a price that is sure to attract attention: free or nearly free. From a few places offering items as freebies, or highly discounted specials, she has put together a few looks. So get ready to see some styles for the month.

Read Mylie's article in Fashion.

Commentary: “We Don’t Allow YOUR Kind Here!” (March 2009)

In March 2009, Bixyl Shuftan wrote a commentary for the Second Life Newspaper about a few instances of avatars being discriminated against because of their appearance. It was among the articles that drew the most responses for the paper. With the old paper's archives gone, the article is reprinted today in Second Life Newser, along with an afterthought about developments on the topic in the five years since.

Read more in People.

First Impressions

Among the first things someone does in Second Life once they've gotten around a little is to fill out one's profile. This is what people will look up if they want to know more about you. And the first thing they'll see is the picture. You could just take a quick picture of yourself and post it. Or, you could take some time and effort to make a quality one for a better impression. How do you make a great profile pic? Becky Shaman has a little advice on the subject.

Read Becky's article in Design.