XStreet SL – the last straw.

By now I expect most will have heard about the listing fees being introduced to items on XStreet SL, however if you have not I suggest you read this blog post from Linden Lab, especially if you have items listed on XStreet.

https://blogs.secondlife.com/community/commerce/blog/2009/11/18/roadmap–managing-freebies-on-xstreet-sl

For me as a merchant, the above means that I would have to pay L$400 a month for my 40 items, plus commission, whether the items sold or not. For the same price I could rent a shop in any location I wanted in-world AND have more prims.

I’m saddened to have to add my name to the list of merchants leaving XStreet SL, but I have no choice. I am not going to pay L$10 per item listed as well as the commission which I have never been happy about.

I simply cannot afford this and do not understand why I am being penalised for the rubbish items other people place on XStreet SL, when I spent my time making things and paid commission the same as every other merchant on XStreet. The only merchants who will be able to afford these changes are the ones who make thousands from sales – and I seriously doubt even they will be happy about wasting money on this.

If anyone from Linden Lab is taking any notice of public opinion, I would respectfully suggest that you reverse the decision to incorporate listing fees, or you will be left with an empty marketplace.

He says, She says… (part fifty-one; of a haunted house)

Halloween hits Dublin, and Ash hits the ceiling (and floor. repeatedly).

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[14:20] Isobela Capalini: I so wanted to wear a fishnet body suit for halloween
[14:20] Riko Kamachi: LOL
[14:20] Emmie Fairymeadow: LOL
[14:20] Doramia Aeon: with specially placed fish?
[14:21] Riko Kamachi: LOLLLLLL
[14:21] Isobela Capalini: ermm No
[14:21] Isobela Capalini: but good idea

[2:07] Ashlene McMinnar: HIS HEAD IS ON FIRE!
[2:07] CorvusPDX Noble: LOL
[2:07] Riko Kamachi: LOL
[2:07] CorvusPDX Noble: where?
[2:07] Riko Kamachi: you just noticed?
[2:07] Ashlene McMinnar: yuh.
[2:07] Riko Kamachi: that’s how he normally looks…
[2:07] CorvusPDX Noble: LOL
[2:08] Riko Kamachi: right Corvus?
[2:08] Ashlene McMinnar: uh oh!
[2:08] CorvusPDX Noble: I had chilli for dinner
[2:08] Riko Kamachi: LOL
[2:08] Ashlene McMinnar: LOL
[2:08] Emelene Pexington: the wrong end is on fire then

He says, She says… (part fifty; of an arsesome amount)

In which Ashlene in particular looks very silly indeed, and Mia develops an extra set of boobs.

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[3:03] Darth North: my pickup line “do you want to come home and unwrap my hot cooker”

[3:09] Darth North: http://www.beautifulcervix.com/cervix-photo-galleries/photos-of-cervix/
[3:09] Chinchilla Allen: lets skip to therapy together
[3:09] Darth North: cgeck that out
[3:09] Chinchilla Allen: Darth!
[3:09] Darth North: its gross
[3:10] Ham Rambler is terrified of checking that link
[3:10] Emmie Fairymeadow: Hi Chin
[3:10] Doramia Aeon: is not clicking any lnks, lol
[3:10] Chinchilla Allen: me too
[3:10] Riko Kamachi: yeah, best not to, lol
[3:10] Darth North: its a girl thing
[3:10] Ashlene McMinnar: I’m reading “cervix” and becoming unsure
[3:10] Ashlene McMinnar: but I licked it
[3:10] Caesar Osterham: Be afraid, Ham. Be VERY afraid.
[3:10] Doramia Aeon: LOL
[3:10] Chinchilla Allen: LOL
[3:10] Riko Kamachi: lol
[3:10] Darth North: thats enough to put a guy off sex
[3:10] Ashlene McMinnar: clicked it*
[3:10] Emmie Fairymeadow: lol
[3:10] Riko Kamachi: you licked it?
[3:10] Ham Rambler: licked it!!!!!!!
[3:10] Ham Rambler: OMG
[3:10] Riko Kamachi: OMG
[3:10] Doramia Aeon: best typo of the day goes to Ash
[3:10] Riko Kamachi: and ash hits my blog again
[3:10] Ashlene McMinnar: NO NO NO NO!!!!
[3:11] Ham Rambler: I plan to go eat shortly…so I think I’ll steer clear of that link
[3:11] Ashlene McMinnar: Omfg. I definitely would NOT lick that!!!

AKEYO

I don’t normally do this… but I wanted to give a shout out for artoo Magneto, owner of AKEYO. As well as prim furniture and clothing, he makes *amazing* dance and AO animations.

Why am I posting this to my blog? Well, basically, this morning I received a folder with 18 of his dance animations, full-perm, which have been ripped using one of the scum viewers and passed from hand to hand by oblivious residents. I don’t blame the people passing the folder around, I blame the git who originally ripped these animations… but at any rate, if you are looking for new dances or AO animations, please check this guy out and support original creators in Second Life.

Thank you.

Virtual scum.

This week has been one hell of a ride on Second Life. I’ve had the pleasant experiences of multiple crashes, astronomical lag, full sim crashes, annoying newbies and trolls. Last night I was so irate about the complicated mix of the above I was experiencing that I was ready there and then to log off and not return.

I am pretty much known for being sentimental and forgiving towards others as a person – it’s something I strive for in myself, anyway. But I’ll tell you one thing that has driven me COMPLETELY insane, and you know what that is?

He says, She says… (part forty-nine; of a piracy)

As pirate fever hits Dublin, so does the hilarity.

/me is so going to get killed for the first two… and the last three…

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[17:23] Whenever Timeless: Hello everyone
[17:23] Danton Thirroul: hiya WHenever
[17:23] Whenever Timeless: well Hello there little girl:D

[14:24] Safra Nitely shits a bit uncomfortably in the seat!
[14:24] Safra Nitely: shifts.
[14:24] Nick Saenz: Shrugs ”.. so I dont believe in predictions! I didnt win”
[14:24] Ines Silevoin makes a sad face and hugs Nick ” Aww .. It’s okey .. ”
[14:24] Sidonie Carlberg: oh…that’s really bad luck Mister Saenz…
[14:24] Safra Nitely: ((dont say a freaking word))

He says, She says… (part forty-eight; of a sheep fetish)

Be honest with yourself Mia… let your feelings out… your feelings for white and fluffy…

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[12:58] AliceMay Graves: I like your dances Riko, crazy moves
[12:58] Riko Kamachi: thanks
[12:58] Safra Nitely: Riko is the Dancing Queen
[12:58] Safra Nitely: and Danton is just a Queen
[12:58] Riko Kamachi grins
[12:58] Miranda Milestone: a drag queen?
[12:58] Danton Thirroul: Drag Empress THANK YOU!

[13:11] Miranda Milestone: btw….. Mia…. is Sid naked?
[13:11] Doramia Aeon: Sid Neklid Weird Dance
[13:11] Doramia Aeon: yes, but she’s covered
[13:11] Sidonie Carlberg: technically…yes…. ^^
[13:11] Miranda Milestone: lol
[13:11] Doramia Aeon: all the bits are covered
[13:11] Roswenthe Aluveaux: she’s not really covered doing that dance
[13:11] Miranda Milestone: the bits and odds ^^
[13:12] Doramia Aeon: esp the odds
[13:12] Doramia Aeon: looks at Sid, points, laughs and rolls on the floor
[13:12] Sidonie Carlberg: I was exactly standing like this when I peed my pants
[13:13] Doramia Aeon: O.o
[13:13] Roswenthe Aluveaux: WTMI
[13:13] Doramia Aeon: WTMI
[13:13] Miranda Milestone spits water all over her screen and starts coughing and choking
[13:13] Miranda Milestone: why do you say that when i try do drink something
[13:13] Doramia Aeon: to make you spit
[13:13] Miranda Milestone:
[13:13] Sidonie Carlberg: ahm…sorry…just became a bit… sentimental…

He says, She says… (part forty-seven; of a half-human hairy monkey noob woman)

So named, because this particular incident made me laugh so hard I almost choked.

NB: For the information of those who weren’t present at the Sunday Riot two weeks ago, that morning SL decided to render the vast majority of us (<.<) unable to change clothes or attachments. As such, general hysteria broke out and due to an unfortunate choice in theme at UK Rock the previous night, one of us was left in a rather embarrassing predicament.

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[7:36] BooReebs Beerbaum: help I'm bald!
[7:36] Riko Kamachi: i should have given you one called 'riot grrl sparkle cami' at some point yesterday
[7:36] BooReebs Beerbaum: but I got my top on
[7:37] Riko Kamachi gets a kick out of patting boo's head
[7:37] BooReebs Beerbaum: hehe
[7:37] Pashmin Hoobinoo: my pants wont rez
[7:37] Riko Kamachi: anyone else need one?
[7:37] Riko Kamachi: pash is mooning!
[7:37] Safra Nitely: yeps
[7:37] Ishtar Roux: trying to change… if I end up naked in the dog park you're in trouble!!
[7:37] Safra Nitely: do you have one riko?
[7:37] BooReebs Beerbaum: lol Pash! I got one shoe and am bald…maybe if we stand next to each other we'll get a whole outfit
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[7:44] Riko Kamachi: shush, btw, nobody say anything when he logs on
[7:44] Riko Kamachi: about this, anyway
[7:44] Riko Kamachi: i've told him we have a surprise
[7:44] Ashlene McMinnar: about what? i know nuffing.
[7:44] Ashlene McMinnar: well except that SL is a big hairy penis that wont let me put shoes and stuff on

He says, She says… (part forty-six; of a bunch of bananas)

Ham Rambler is the most sadistic employer in the metaverse -.-

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[3:30] Riko Kamachi: brb a sec
[3:30] Ashlene McMinnar: H/b hunni
[3:30] Phooka Heron: hb Riko
[3:31] Alexandrea Fride: hb
[3:31] Evil Titler: Alexandrea Fride needs a new title! To set it, anyone may say the text on /24. Alexandrea is not able to change it.
[3:31] Alexandrea Fride: set a nice one pleaseeeeeeeeeeee
[3:31] Alexandrea Fride: :p
[3:31] Evil Titler: Ham Rambler has set a new title for Alexandrea Fride! ['Riko is a cry baby'] Alexandrea will have to live with this until the next chance for it to be changed.
[3:31] Alexandrea Fride: omg
[3:31] Phooka Heron cams onto Alex’s title …
[3:31] Alexandrea Fride: riko see :p
[3:31] Alexandrea Fride: right shes afk:p
[3:32] Phooka Heron laughs
[3:32] Ashlene McMinnar: LOL
[3:33] Ham Rambler wonders if he’s about to be ejected from his own sim
[3:33] Alexandrea Fride: lmao
[3:33] Ashlene McMinnar chuckles
[3:33] Phooka Heron: would I do that, Ham?
[3:33] Phooka Heron: of course, Riko might …
[3:33] Ham Rambler: I think Riko has powers as well
[3:33] Spug Shinn: I once did eject someone from their own sim.
[3:33] Spug Shinn: They were showing me how the freeze/eject worked.
[3:34] Ham Rambler: is it me, or does Riko look a little BIG to be a Hobbit?
[3:34] Phooka Heron: Smitty Banned himself a while back … then had trouble re-instating himself …
[3:34] Spug Shinn: Then they got annoyed and revoked my powers.
[3:34] Ashlene McMinnar: LOL!
[3:34] Ashlene McMinnar: How the heck did he do that!
[3:34] Phooka Heron: it was during my security training
[3:34] Ashlene McMinnar laughs
[3:34] Phooka Heron: but it was St Patrick’s weekend 2008 and really busy
[3:34] Caesar Osterham: She’s been dosing on HGH … you know, Hobbit Growth Hormone
[3:34] Ham Rambler: oh
[3:35] Phooka Heron: that and skittles
[3:35] Ham Rambler googles HGH
[3:35] Ashlene McMinnar: Riko made a really cute hobbit
[3:35] Phooka Heron: it’s her hairy feet …
[3:35] Ashlene McMinnar: LOL
[3:35] Ham Rambler: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Growth_hormone
[3:36] Ham Rambler: oh yeah..she HAS hairy feet ( allegedly)
[3:36] Ham Rambler: luckily she’s AFK or this would all be blogged
[3:36] Ashlene McMinnar reminds Riko to scroll back in history
[3:36] Ham Rambler: dammit
[3:36] Riko Kamachi: back
[3:37] Ashlene McMinnar: LOL
[3:37] Ham Rambler: uh oh
[3:37] Alexandrea Fride: riko scroll up
[3:37] Phooka Heron: wb Riko
[3:37] Alexandrea Fride: and see above my head O.o
[3:37] Riko Kamachi: your days are numbered, hambler
[3:37] Ham Rambler: yes Alexandrea..I was gonna say your title is a bit unfair
[3:37] Alexandrea Fride: lmao
[3:37] Ashlene McMinnar: Hambler lol
[3:38] Phooka Heron: Ashlene is doing a great job here so please show her some Linden Love if you feel so inclined ㋡
[3:38] Ham Rambler: Ram Hambler is my Second Life Stud name
[3:38] Ham Rambler shows Ashlene his Linden Love
[3:38] Riko Kamachi snorts fruit juice
[3:38] Phooka Heron spits water over her keyboard

[Ooops, Mia... wardrobe malfunction?]
[3:57] Riko Kamachi: happens to all of us
[3:57] Riko Kamachi: even ham
[3:57] Riko Kamachi: regularly.
[3:58] Phooka Heron: that’s deliberate on Ham’s part
[3:58] Riko Kamachi: mia, he’s apparently stalking me now
[3:58] Doramia Aeon: who is?
[3:58] Riko Kamachi points at ham
[3:58] Riko Kamachi: and he froze me when he came in
[3:58] Ham Rambler: did not
[3:58] Doramia Aeon: Ham froze you?
[3:58] Riko Kamachi: yesss he froze me
[3:59] Doramia Aeon: were you topless too, and he wanted a photo?
[3:59] Riko Kamachi: -.-
[3:59] Ham Rambler: did not
[3:59] Ashlene McMinnar: Who’s topless?
[3:59] Ashlene McMinnar looks down
[3:59] Caesar Osterham: Yes, the role of Ham’s object du stalk
[3:59] Ashlene McMinnar checks cam
[3:59] Ashlene McMinnar: NUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[3:59] Riko Kamachi: lollll
[3:59] Ham Rambler: love this song
[3:59] Doramia Aeon: awesome song Ash
[3:59] Riko Kamachi: ash is trying to get ham to cam her
[3:59] Ashlene McMinnar nods
[3:59] Ashlene McMinnar: NO!
[3:59] Ashlene McMinnar: I didnt nod to that!
[3:59] Ashlene McMinnar: riko!
[3:59] Riko Kamachi cracks up
[4:00] Ashlene McMinnar: I nodded to loving the song

The awesomeness of BETH HART!

I’m just speechless. Thank you Iso for sharing this with me!