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Editor ´s Words Living is an art, be it real or virtual! And interacting is one of the most delicate tasks as a school for the art of good living. What is ethical, how to act and interact in a positive way? Is there any difference between real and virtual life? Is everything allowed when a monitor is the only witness of who we are? This is a great discussion that I propose in this issue, in which I talk about some nuances and subtleties of behavior, character and respect to people. Success is achieving the results we expected by our actions. We have found many incredible examples of success in SL. Frolic Mills enchants and surprises all as a successful entrepreneur in a delightful interview. Unveiling beautiful gardens in our TP to Forest Feast and delight yourself with new looks and fashion tips in the special top 5. As laughing is a great medicine, have fun with Geppex McCaw and his incomparable art! Enjoy this Issue. Have fun and think.. Sweet kisses, Ananda Valeeva Editor in Chief
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C ove r ´s C halle nge There is no chance to call this issue’s cover, a “challenge”. Challenges are difficult, stressful and boring sometimes. But, having Frolic Mills on the cover, a Greek God, what would be difficult or a challenge? Nothing! In fact this cover was determined and ready since the fifth issue, when Frolic posed for us at the InnerWorld’s HQ, for the Globalization’s article. There were many photos, some of his face, which inspired the idea of what would be the cover. His white hank would be the touch of silver and elegance that the cover would have; and it would be a good mix with the golden Logo of InnerWorld. There is nothing better than silver and gold to symbolize the success and growth within Second Life. Frolic is an example of success and it inspired his interview for the seventh issue of InnerWorld Magazine. Hugs, Thereaver Barrymore. Designer and Art Director
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Spe c ial: Ethic s
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V
irtual worlds are becoming very important as a new way for people to interact.
Some of these environments have similarity to the physical world and, like in Second Life, we are represented by avatars, which can look like humans, mythical beings or whatever you decide to be to interact socially and even economically.
A
s many educational institutes, important companies, non-profit organizations
and government agencies have their representation in-world, the Ethics subject is a must to be discussed.
R
eal people are behind the avatars, so it is important to think about behavior in
Virtual worlds. If you are honest as a REAL person, naturally you will behave the same way everywhere you go, even in a Virtual life. The opposite is also true, as there are thousands taking advantage of their anonymity. Some banks were running schemes fraud, there were casinos and some people also found ways to copy products and steal them, just ignoring the copyrights. These and so many other problems have raised serious ethical questions about how to manage and “clean” Second Life. Some virtual worlds just collapsed because of many bad situations and many residents, which are amazing creators and designers, simply left SL for good.
I
t is not a matter of Puritanism and morality in social interaction, but the
understanding of the ethical issues involved in this process. Virtual worlds and online behavior became a challenge to observe the impact on human life. Since actions are virtual in SL, many people don’t take seriously the effects it can cause and can’t realize what ethical behavior is.
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E
ven being a simulation of life we
their actions also mean different “limits”
can’t forget avatars are the representation
in real and virtual life and they decide they
of a real person. Virtual worlds clearly have
can do everything, doesn’t matter what or
potential
who will be affected.
to
create
wonderful
opportunities regarding many kinds of relationships, business and education; however there are ethical issues with behaving well and many people do not
V
irtual life offers more “freedom”
and lots of “promises”, which are very
behave as they might. It became easier for
dangerous. Anonymity and freedom can
many people to interact through an avatar,
be an amazing opportunity to create,
as there are no face-to-face relationships.
learn and explore endless new dreams.
It is very abstract to judge real or virtual
However, for the ones who don’t have the
actions and if each situation is ethically
“ethical thinking”, it can be a great tool to
equal. We don’t know exactly how
practice many kinds of crimes or simpler
harmful some actions taken in virtual
than that, but not less harmful… to cheat
worlds can be in real life. Again, the
people’s feelings.
implications require an abstract thinking, as what is harmful to some, can be less important to others. Nevertheless it is common sense that copyrights, honesty and truth should be respected.
S
C
haracter is an intrinsic quality and
comes together with education. So, why
ethical behavior should be different when we are in Virtual Worlds? Is it acceptable to offend, to use racism, to say bad
ome people think that Virtual Worlds
words, to lie or take advantages just
are separate of real life and it is true in
because you are an “avatar”? But, without
some aspects, but many people believe
your control, personality and beliefs, this
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avatar would never exist or act as it does. So, your “doll” is nothing less than YOU, just YOU pixeled.
T
Character is an intrinsic quality and comes together with education his “parallel” life can fulfill so many
fantasies and secret desires and it can become a powerful tool to live happy moments or to hurt people. It is our choice. Second Life is a simulator of life and dreams. A simulator, and not a game, as so many people say. The virtual environment simulates our real lives in many ways. If you think you can “play” with feelings… it is up to you… We can
find a lot of “drama Queens and Kings inworld”.
T
his experience is full of surprises and
expectations and that is the point where
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some smart people take advantage of naĂŻve residents.
H
ow many avatars are necessary to be
happy? Hum‌ this question can’t be answered by who love to create many to cheat people. Some do this to take easy money, some
are created to wear different skins, shapes, fashion, etc, they just stole using copybot (I call them the smart losers); and some are created to cheat even more, by seducing, telling sweet words
to
conquer
a
completely
fake
relationship, where somebody will definitely be very hurt.
S
o many have alts to live multiple affairs (as
their real love life is empty or they are not brave enough to live what they would like in RL), or they make business and use their terrible character. How can they lie so easily? Many are perfect actors/actresses and personify their dozens of characters that could win an Oscar prize. It is simply amazing and there are many studies about how Virtual Lives can increase
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the symptoms of schizophrenia in people who have this mental disease.
O
f course and thank God we also find
wonderful, crystal clear and honest people
in real or virtual life and that’s why we can choose the light and be very far from the darkness. Virtual Worlds can be an amazing tool to improve our real lives, if we decide to have ethics.
T
his essay is to discuss character,
honesty, ethics and how productive and nice a Virtual life can be. It can add wonderful experiences to our real life. And to the ones who prefer the darkness and cheat people, maybe it would be good to think more about their choices.
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D raw ing Tale s | Eve n P r im s can cause an ar
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rg um e nt betwe e n Love rs by G e ppex M c C aw
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Stam p Award: Ava Lu • Pape r C outure She is elegant and offers pure Glamour by wonderful creations, which make women feel like Divas. Ava Lu came to SL to make the difference. It’s impossible to not fall in love with her fashion! The start of her career in Second Life was interesting, as Ava says, “With limited funds, we entered the SL fashion world meagerly. Squatting in an empty building belonging to Christiano, of Snapzilla, we built our first boutique on land that allowed the creation of objects. The entrance to our store was exclusive. With no public advertising, we sent landmarks and invited well-known bloggers and fashion designers of the time. We were thankful for everyday Christiano didn’t return out items, but we couldn’t stay there forever. Then, we moved the Paper Couture store to the Tableau sim and the rest is history. Since then we have been creating fall and spring collections.”
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Ava Lu and her sisters (Prue, Mare, Mimi, and Cora) joined Second Life with the intention of creating high fashion to battle the onslaught of miniskirts, bling, and tubetops that plagued Second Life three years ago. And it is important to say that her RL culture and country definitely influence her creations, even if she has not a RL fashion background. Her second life is all dedicated to make dresses and she can’t say much about sharing different cultures, languages and ideas in this virtual world, as she is always busy and focused in her fashion. Ava even tries to not communicate with her customers when possible, as her second life is really busy. In her opinion she believes it's possible to make real money with anything you can think of, even in Second Life. Right now, somewhere in-world, people are charging admission for diaper parties. – “I think when you have a niche that you are passionate about, there is no limit. To be a professional you must have a group tag that labels you as a "CEO". Accept nothing less.” Each season has improved in quality and beauty, and it takes quite a work to plan and create everything. “Lately, it has become very elaborate and takes approximately 2-3 months from concept to finish.” - she says. Ava developed a lot of new skills because of SL and it is very nice, as she learned new photoshop tricks, in addition to learning advanced 3d texturing and modeling. “Being on a 3-D chat in itself is a constant learning process.”
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At the moment what has been keeping Cora and Ava busy is that they are planning the funerals of their sisters who have decided to no longer be part of Paper Couture. They aren't physically dead, but to them they no longer exist. Finally, she would like to be able to preview textures on a moving avatar, before having to pay 10L to upload them. Thank you so much for your kind attention and creations, Ava.
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X- Ray | Utah Rhiadra
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Hair: LUV029 by BooN Eyelashes: Separated Lashes by Cake Eyes: Eyes Venus - Blue by Redgrave Manicure: Toffee Manicure by Skin Within Skin: 09 Naomie Dark Skin / Smoky 2 by Redgrave Shirt: Tied Up Redby Nyte'n'Day Undershirt: Black Sheer Bra by Nyte'n'Day Skirt e Socks: Autumn Set by Rockerswear Shoes: Elise Mary Jane Heels by Tesla Bangles: Devdas Indian Glass Bangle Set Blue / Silver by Yak & Yeti Colar: Bollywood Jewellery Silver / Topaz by Yak & Yeti
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H
e is handsome, intelligent, very charismatic and has a great sense of humor. He knows how to reach success. He has the touch of “Midas” to transform things in gold.
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is ideas made Second Life a better place to have fun and to reach the top of The Best!
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InnerWorld: What do you think about
information that I needed about the best
Virtual worlds and why did you choose
content creators in SL.
Second Life? InnerWorld: Tell us more about your Frolic Mills: I actually believe Second Life
projects in SL, such as THE BEST OF SL
chose me. On my third day of SL, I was
BOULEVARD,
walking in an island very bored and quite
AGENCY
ready to give up on SL, when I got
SHOPPING.
and
BOULEVARD the
BOSL
MODEL ONLINE
approached to be a DJ for a latin disco... If it wasn't for that, I may have not survived
Frolic Mills: Well, soon after BOSL
my first week in this platform.
magazine was born, my creative outlets started to take me in different places.
InnerWorld: How long were you in SL
Boulevard Agency is my hat as a show
before you felt you could have business
director and producer. BOSL ONLINE
there?
shopping will be similar to xstreet and its more of my business side. BOSL ONLINE
Frolic Mills: I founded BOSL 5 months after
starts in October and will be a great way
my rezz day. I jumped from DJ to model
to explore and shop for the BEST OF
to photographer to BOSL and many things
SECOND LIFE Online.
after that. Its an adventure, and I treat it as such, but with a high level of respect.
InnerWorld: Besides doing business what do you like more to do in SL?
InnerWorld: Why did you create a magazine about SL?
Frolic Mills: I like to produce high quality shows.
Frolic Mills: Because I couldn't find the
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InnerWorld: It is not easy to deal with people and their vanity. How have you planned and realized the MISS/MR VIRTUAL WORLD and solved the situation about trademark? Frolic Mills: hehe that's true - MISS VIRTUAL WORLD is filled with human emotions and reactions and sometimes it gets a bit dramatic, and yet it has become one of the biggest productions in SL. I am quite proud of it. I registered MISS VIRTUAL WORLD as a trademark, so that's done. :) InnerWorld: Do you think some people can separate RL of SL and because of it, they believe they can do anything inworld? Frolic Mills: I suppose some can do this. But, I truly believe, one carries quite a lot of the real life character and personality onto the avatar. Show me a hard working, honest person in SL and I will show you a hard working, honest person in RL. Show
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me a drama queen in SL and ...
InnerWorld: Have you learned any new skill because of SL?
InnerWorld: It is a delicate matter, but do you think you are gossiped about lot for
Frolic Mills: Yes, I have become a lot more
being so successful or what?
organized. Also I seem more cause over time than ever before. In RL I couldn't
Frolic Mills: I am always proud to create
possibly orchestrate everything I do in SL.
work that others find interesting enough to copy or criticize. I don't mind it at all.
InnerWorld: If you could sum up your SL in one though, what would it be?
InnerWorld: If you could start your SL today, would you make anything different,
Frolic Mills: Passion for excellence
if yes, what would it be? InnerWorld: Thank you very much for your Frolic Mills: I would be a bit more careful,
attention.
but I truly believe it is experience, which makes a man wise. So, maybe I would not change anything at all. :) InnerWorld: What could you tell regarding having a successful Second Life to someone who is starting it today? Frolic Mills: Find your true passion and then, do it well!
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T P to . . . Fore st Fe ast
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FOREST FEAST - Flower and Fantasy Prepare yourself; keep your wide eyes opened… Release your senses and you will certainly enjoy amazing moments and Sensations at Forest Feast. Just take a first look at the Feast Map to choose where you want to start your adventure and fantasy… It is not easy to decide as Forest Feast is a paradise of beauty and peace. I started going to a lavender field and left my senses flow freely. If you really allow the magic and fantasy to surround your imagination, just close your eyes and take deep breath to feel the fresh aroma of the flowers and the velvety touch of soft petals on your skin. It is like being caressed by your beloved. Just let your feelings flow and forget the world. Let us explore more and live this happy peaceful moment. Sometimes we just need to forget everything and live these happy moments, to renew good energies in our hearts and souls. Listen to the birds singing for you the song of happiness and the best feelings. It is like washing your soul in one of the water fountains they have there. A simple country house is waiting for you and you can
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stop by to have fresh coffee or tea. For some of you, maybe it can remind your childhood or awake one of those dreams you forgot many years ago. Ahhhhh… Let’s play and go to the Tree House – Deck. Nothing would be better than a pause to relax, before you follow to the next adventure. Forest feast is a dream and deserves to be visited. Doesn’t matter if you prefer roses, lilies, daisies, lavenders… if you go alone or with your beloved for a romantic date. One more good surprise, while you get amazed by the landscape and colorful nature all around the Sim happens when you realize Forest Feast is also a charming store, where you can buy stunning options of flower fields, plants, trees, decoration for gardens and much more. Go now and visit Forest Feast, a place to dream and forget RL for a while.
Where: Feast (135,125,31)
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Skin: Penelope Light 01 by Le Pinceau Shape: Female Shape H by Le Pinceau Hair: Milla Brown by Aden Shirt: Broad Cloth Shirt White by COCO Skirt: Pleated Skirt Stripe Gray by COCO Shoes: Hyasynths - Red by Shiny Things Bag: Vain Bag Funeral by LeLutka
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Skin: Penelope Light Tan 03 by Le Pinceau Shape: Female Shape H by Le Pinceau Hair: Faye - Natural Blond by Maitreya Shirt: Tank Top White by COCO Skirt: Flexible Skirt Yellow by Kurotsubaki Shoes: Saturday Flats – Eggplant by Shiny Things Bag: Tote Bag by Sweetest Goodbye Earrings: Large Hoop Earrings - Lo Lo by Caroline's Bangles: 4 Bangles by Fetch
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Skin: Penelope Light 01 by Le Pinceau Shape: Female Shape H by Le Pinceau Hair: Zoe - Peroxide Blond by Maitreya Shirt: Black Tied Sweater by Fetch Skirt: Old Clothes Skirt & Spats Red by Kurotsubaki Shoes: Saturday Flats – Eggplant by Shiny Things Bangles # 1: 4 Bangles by Fetch Bangles # 2: Snake Charmer Dragon's Blood by Gritty Kitty
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Skin: Loreena Pale by Le Pinceau Shape: Female Shape E by Le Pinceau Hair: Faith Golddust by Exile Shirt: Neckholder – Red / Black by Cynful Skirt: Scarlet Mobstress Skirt Low Waisted by Kyoot Shoes: PUMPS Leather Black by Redgrave Bag: Wallet Bag Black by LeLutka Bangles: 4 Bangles by Fetch
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Skin: Frida Pale 03 by Le Pinceau Shape: Female Shape E by Le Pinceau Hair: Petra Hair - Platinum Blonde by LeLutka Shirt: Denial of Autumn Top (Dead Branch) by Kyoot Skirt: Marianne Skirt / Tartan Brown by LeLutka Shoes: PUMPS Leather Black by Redgrave Bag: Wallet Bag Black by LeLutka Bangles: 4 Bangles by Fetch
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Skin: Mei Mei Pale by Le Pinceau Shape: Female Shape E by Le Pinceau Hair: Dana (Raven) by Zero Style Shirt: Cropped Zipper Jacket by Fetch Skirt: DNM Pants Skirt / Dark by BP Shoes: Wo Boots by Zero Number Bangles: 4 Bangles by Fetch
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Skin: Mei Mei by Le Pinceau Shape: Female Shape E by Le Pinceau Hair: Dana (Raven) by Zero Style Jacket: Skinny Biker Jacket Black by Muism Skirt: Tartan Skirt by BP Shoes: Wo Boots by Zero Number Glasses: KR Sunglasses M7 – Aviator by Kal Rau Cigarette: Cigarette II by FNKY!
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Top 5 | Ear r r ing s
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