Someone grabbed Gogo and Gogolita before I could (sadface!!) but that’s okay because my friend Melanie grabbed Juicy and JuicyBomb for me!! These are the official new username avatars for Juicy brand, Juicy sim(s) and this website. YAY.YAY.YAY.YAY!
When I tried to use search and typed in “Juicy” — the newly created avatar comes up first, then my region. Before, region name had priority over everything else. I would suggest that people at least register their brand name, to be more visible in search.
And whoever has Gogo/Gogolita you can give it to me if you want 🙂 LOL!
* Btw, I did not register BetterThanYou, that was just an example.
Hey guys! Tuli has just released the Sayuri skins in two skin tones, and they are gorgeousssssss!
Each skin includes cleavage/no cleavage and freckles with cleavage/no cleavage. There are 10 yummy makeups and some are geisha inspired.
I resisted the urge to put Sayuri in a Kimono, simply because it’s so typical!!! I mean, who hasn’t seen or read Memoirs of a Geisha? I loved it too, but I felt like Sayuri could also be a modern girl as well.
So here you go… I’m wearing a Hucci Rufflekini! Like a bikini, but with more ruffles.
Oh yeah, and it’s another excuse for me to show you my bum! 🙂
Here’s a close-up of the Sayuri face. I think this is stunning, and flawless. Tuli Update Group members were treated to a special Sayuri makeup this weekend, so pay the $250L fee and join if you want it! (not shown above)
Hi from the edge of my houseboat on Bellisseria! I never wanted a houseboat until two weeks ago, when I visited a friend’s houseboat. The view outside of the windows reflected gorgeous endless ocean. I fell in love instantly, and prayed to the Linden gods for a houseboat. Prayer answered.
I’m still getting the hang of decorating a houseboat, so it’ll be partially empty for awhile. I wanted a waterfront location to test how the light and sky reflects in the water, cos I’m making some custom EEP settings for personal use in the EEP viewer. Apparently EEP will go live very soon, so I recommend familiarizing yourself with it now!
Recently, I came across a tweet about a photo taken at a Second Life event. The photographer had used AI to enhance the image, and the creator of the build featured in the photo was upset. That moment sparked a deeper question for me about how AI is affecting our community, both in Second Life and in the real world.
As a journalist and the owner of one of Second Life’s longest-running feeds, I believe this is an issue worth exploring. AI is no longer a futuristic concept; it’s here, shaping our virtual and creative spaces right now. So, I did what any curious person might: I asked a question.
I tweeted to Philip Rosedale, tagging him in a repost of the original tweet by the designer, and asked for his thoughts on designers banning paying customers from their stores simply for using AI to edit photos featuring their products.
Let’s be clear. This was a paying customer, not a sponsored blogger who received the item for free in exchange for promotional content.
I also asked the designer a few respectful follow-up questions to better understand the situation:
Was the anti-AI policy made clear before the purchase?
Was the person in question a store blogger or an event blogger?
Rather than engage in dialogue, the response was swift and hostile. The store owner became aggressive, and what followed was an organized harassment campaign: blocking, banning, public call-outs, and social media attacks from the designer and her circle. All of this over a question and a public repost.
Now, let’s talk about rights.
As a store owner, you absolutely have the right to decide who shops at your store. But does that extend to controlling how your customers use the items they’ve purchased, especially when they’re not violating any of Linden Lab’s platform rules?
Think about it: if you buy a designer dress in real life and enhance a photo of yourself in it using AI tools, can that designer dictate what tools you use? Should they?
That’s the heart of the issue.
We’re at a turning point. AI is a powerful tool, and it’s not going away. We need to find ways to integrate it thoughtfully and responsibly. Yes, AI raises valid concerns. Artists have every right to protect their work. But the real conflict is with the AI platforms and usage terms, not individual customers using generative tools for fun or creative expression.
What happened to open discussion?
Instead of resorting to harassment and public bans, we need honest conversations about how AI fits into our world. Shutting down discourse through bullying only creates more tension and alienates those who genuinely want to engage.
Second Life has always prided itself on freedom and creativity. Its slogan says it best: Your world, your imagination. That imagination now includes AI for many users, especially those who’ve found new joy and creative flow through it. If that’s discouraged or punished, we risk losing more of the vibrant community that keeps SL alive.
Let’s talk about it:
Should a customer be banned for using AI on a photo featuring a purchased item?
Should designers disclose AI-related policies before selling items?
What are reasonable boundaries for creators who don’t want their products used with AI?
These are real, evolving questions, and the answers deserve more than a block button.
I’ve included screenshots and a timeline below of the events that unfolded. At no point did I attack or harass anyone. I simply asked questions and engaged with the issue thoughtfully.
I understand people want to support their friends, but inflating a single tweet into a campaign of harassment doesn’t help anyone. If anything, it shows just how badly we need open conversations around these new challenges.
Because one thing is clear: if people aren’t allowed to express themselves or explore creatively, they won’t need to be banned. They’ll just log out and may not come back.
Elle the Elf – has a nice ring to it, eh? I used to Role Play quite a bit of Second Life before my long hiatus. As of late, I have thought about dipping my toe back into the Role Play pool. But this time I want it to be ultra fantasy – high fantasy even. I want to immerse myself in a world of elves, faes, magical beings, etc, and so on. You might wonder, where did all this elven inspiration come from? Well, my friends, it came in the form of the somewhat off-beat Lelutka release knowns as “Prim”.
Miss Anon sent me a string of emails asking (demanding) that I remove her IP from my website, and has contacted my host to try and get them to remove it. I went ahead and called my hosting company to confirm with them that this is not a violation of TOS and it’s perfectly legal for me to do so. http://mediatemple.net/company/legal/aup_general.php
Here are some emails Miss Anon sent me:
I am removing your IP because I feel sorry for you, you’re obviously unstable judging from your emails. If you ever attempt to contact me again via email, IM, or by leaving anonymous harassing comments on this site, I will publish your main SL name and screenshots of all your comments. I have remained quiet for several months while you attempt to harass me on my site, and I hope it ends now.
Have a good SL, Miss Anon.
End of UPDATE/
There’s an anonymous comment troll that leaves a comment on my site every single day. Sometimes several times a day, and they never leave their name.
Author : youre a joke (IP: [removed] , [removed].optonline.net
Whoever you are, you visit my site daily. The joke is on you, thank you for the hits.
Here’s a clue, stop leaving comments under anonymous fake names. My site emails all comments to my gmail, along with IP info, so I have a a record of every single comment that has ever been made on all of my sites.
If you have a legitimate complaint, leave your full SL name along with a coherent comment and I will look into it, otherwise, peace out. I don’t want to ban you from commenting, but I’m kind of tired of seeing your IP address and nonsense hit my inbox every day.
Author : who is fri.day (IP: [removed] , [removed].optonline.net
Author : no (IP: [removed] , [removed].optonline.net
Author : SOMEONE ON SECOND LIFE WHO JUST WANTS TO LOOK AT YOUR PROFILE (IP: [removed] , [removed].optonline.net
Author : Yo gogo (IP: [removed] , [removed].optonline.net
So does that mean I have to use the new avatar to explore the world? Oh no! I can’t stand to have such a awful newbie look. It feels like I have to restart my SL.
Technically the way it works is rather than just eliminating last names all together, the default last name is ‘Resident’. So a full name would be like ‘Juicy Resident’.
I think you’re on an older viewer, because in SL 2.3+, it just shows a single name. Try searching for “Juicy” — I am not talking about display names, but actual login. I don’t have to type in Juicy Resident.
Yea, I’m using Phoenix for building, photos, and combat. But yea, the last name technically is Resident, just that it doesn’t show in your username bubble or login. Probably was a work-around on the registration page that it needed a last name or else the form would fail, rather than deleting the code they created a default. Coding and all that.
i did it with anahata and typed in ‘anahata’ and it showed up as such, but when i looked at my profile it said ‘anahata resident’ so not sure if i run around with that over my head probably hopefully not lol. i’m sure the resident is just a distinction that you are a person.
I grabbed Eurydice, but I think it simply created it for an alt *bangs head* so if anyone has a solution as to how to transfer the name to my mai avi I’d love to know.
*le sigh*
I went to grab my username and someone has it. Thats kinda crazy. Ive been on the grid for 4 years as layne jewell and now some weirdo has my name. o.O
Yes but can ANYONE tell me how to get to the old username signup page for SL? cuz i still use the old original viewer and I would like to still be able to make old accounts with TWO names not one cuz i dont wanna upgrade to the new viewer. If anyone knows how to get there please e mail me with the link. or you can IM me in world too. my username is Golduck Silverblade.
So does that mean I have to use the new avatar to explore the world? Oh no! I can’t stand to have such a awful newbie look. It feels like I have to restart my SL.
nope! you don’t have to use a new avatar unless you register a new single username account (as your alt)
What is the purpose of doing this though? I don’t understand :/
mostly business purposes — when you type in your brand name, the avatar name shows up first, you can put info / picks to your store in there
Thanks! I grabbed the Isabelli and My real name yaaaay
Woot! Got Sedge. Quite pleased.
Does this mean we’ll see lastnameless avatars walking around in SL?
Yep!
There, scored my online name I’ve had for many many years, Obsydian. 😀
Technically the way it works is rather than just eliminating last names all together, the default last name is ‘Resident’. So a full name would be like ‘Juicy Resident’.
I think you’re on an older viewer, because in SL 2.3+, it just shows a single name. Try searching for “Juicy” — I am not talking about display names, but actual login. I don’t have to type in Juicy Resident.
Yea, I’m using Phoenix for building, photos, and combat. But yea, the last name technically is Resident, just that it doesn’t show in your username bubble or login. Probably was a work-around on the registration page that it needed a last name or else the form would fail, rather than deleting the code they created a default. Coding and all that.
i did it with anahata and typed in ‘anahata’ and it showed up as such, but when i looked at my profile it said ‘anahata resident’ so not sure if i run around with that over my head probably hopefully not lol. i’m sure the resident is just a distinction that you are a person.
The last name “Resident” appears only if you are using the old viewer, or using a TPV based on the old viewer.
I grabbed Eurydice, but I think it simply created it for an alt *bangs head* so if anyone has a solution as to how to transfer the name to my mai avi I’d love to know.
*le sigh*
I went to grab my username and someone has it. Thats kinda crazy. Ive been on the grid for 4 years as layne jewell and now some weirdo has my name. o.O
It’s actually kind of fun registering new names. Now I have a new person to dress up!
Layne, you are the weirdo who has the Layne Jewell account. 😛 No one can register that name cuz it’s taken by you.
Tried to grab mine (rockberry), **sigh*….somebody already got it.
why why why?????
LOL
and its not showing in search, but it says its already taken.
🙁
I grabbed one up too. I just made it xtcDesigner, instead of xtcDesigns lol. Great idea though!
this reminds me of people grabbing up .com names then trying to sell them… well cept for the selling part, which i hope it doesn’t come to that.
Yes but can ANYONE tell me how to get to the old username signup page for SL? cuz i still use the old original viewer and I would like to still be able to make old accounts with TWO names not one cuz i dont wanna upgrade to the new viewer. If anyone knows how to get there please e mail me with the link. or you can IM me in world too. my username is Golduck Silverblade.