Hey guys, I know that there’s some lag at the Mixed-Up Bunneh Hunt, but good things come to those who are patient! 🙂
Hunts are a great way to… explore shops you know and love, and discover some new ones too! I’ve met some fantastic people on hunts, so if you’re bored, or want to meet new people, this is a great opportunity.
I am wearing the Bunneh Hunt Dress from MALT, you can get this if you find the MALT egg and return it to the Malt basket.
The pose I’m using here is the Dolly’s Balloons pose from AVANT, a lil sneak peek of Pose Fair 2010. I promise I’ll do a more complete coverage of fair goodies soon!
Mon Tissu has just released some casual clothing items and an adorable pair of flats! What I’m loving about this brand is that their clothes looks so normal, like stuff I’d find in my RL closet.
These Lou Lou Denim pants includes Straight and Rolled Cuffs, they go perfectly with the Cottage Flats.
I particularly love the adorable Sweetheart Tank, it’s so casual and goes well with the Horizon Twill Trousers, too.
Pictures are taken at my house today, one of the rare times I actually hang out on my sim and not away on my platform! I’ve been trying to landscape a bit more, getting ready for Spring/Summer weather.
Exile has just released two new hairstyles!! I've decided to wear hair colors that I normally wouldn't to show off this newly released Amped Crop Top from Boom. I haven't worn my Free Speerit Kimberly skin in awhile, and I forgot how amazing and vibrant the makeups are on this skin! <3
[ Exile – Lorna (Arctic) ]
The BOOM Amped Crop Top includes 3 different versions (opaque, sheer and VERY sheer). I'm wearing Hot Pink, Light Pink, and White.
Milana has just released four new hairstyles, they’re so quirky and adorable! This brand is fast becoming one of my favorite hair shops in SL, and I’m really glad they’re releasing frequently.
I’ve had this Katy Bustier from Erratic sitting in my inventory for awhile now, but I haven’t found the right pants (with a similar texture) to go with it until LeeZu released these adorable new Cortez Pants. The Cortez Pants comes with a scarf belt (not worn here) and includes a HUD to change the scarf texture. I hope you guys like this all Black outfit, it’s a change from my normal range of colors.
Are you a gacha addict? I’m not, I can’t even remember the last time I paid a gacha machine. The Arcade gacha event has a couple of really cute things, but I won’t play it cos I don’t want to start an obsession. Once I have my heart set on a color, I will go bankrupt acquiring it, so yea, I have tried to avoid gachas unless I can buy the color off someone with multiples. My lovely friends sent me the Cherry colored Ariane flats from Ingenue, and the Momogram Marquee Light in “G” from Commoner, both available at The Arcade.
How much do you spend at gacha events? Do you try to collect a whole set or happily settle on having just one or two favorite colors?
What I’m Wearing:
Pink Fuel – Kumi (Peach) Pure (bwnbrow/crease)
Pink Fuel – Kumi (Lt Tone) Matted Lips (Jet Set)
Exile – Turn the Page (Stefani)
Beetlebones – Semi-Sheer Cropped Lace Tank (S) White
Mon Tissu – Hanalei Shorts (S) Pinstripes
Ingenue – Ariane (Cherry)
LaGyo – Crystals thin headbend Gold
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.
