innerworld magazine # 7 in english
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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 a beautiful tropical island in our TP to Cocololo 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...TRANSCRIPT
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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
Editor´s Words
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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
Cover´s Chal lenge
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Special : Ethics
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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.
As 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.
Real 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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Even being a simulation of life we
can’t forget avatars are the representation
of a real person. Virtual worlds clearly have
potential 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
behave as they might. It became easier for
many people to interact through an avatar,
as there are no face-to-face relationships.
It is very abstract to judge real or virtual
actions and if each situation is ethically
equal. We don’t know exactly how
harmful some actions taken in virtual
worlds can be in real life. Again, the
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.
Some people think that Virtual Worlds
are separate of real life and it is true in
some aspects, but many people believe
their actions also mean different “limits”
in real and virtual life and they decide they
can do everything, doesn’t matter what or
who will be affected.
Virtual life offers more “freedom”
and lots of “promises”, which are very
dangerous. Anonymity and freedom can
be an amazing opportunity to create,
learn and explore endless new dreams.
However, for the ones who don’t have the
“ethical thinking”, it can be a great tool to
practice many kinds of crimes or simpler
than that, but not less harmful… to cheat
people’s feelings.
Character 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
words, to lie or take advantages just
because you are an “avatar”? But, without
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.
This “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 in-
world”.
This experience is full of surprises and
expectations and that is the point where
Character is an intrinsicquality and comes together
with education
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some smart people take advantage of naïve
residents.
How 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.
So 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.
Of 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.
This 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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Drawing Tales | Even Pr ims can cause an argument between Lovers by Geppex McCaw
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Drawing Tales | Even Pr ims can cause an argument between Lovers by Geppex McCaw
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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.”
Stamp Award: Ava Lu • Paper Couture
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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 greatsense of humor. He knows how toreach success. He has the touch of“Midas” to transform things in gold.
H is ideas made Second Lifea better place to have fun and toreach the top of The Best!
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Interview | Frol ic Mi l ls
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InnerWorld: What do you think about
Virtual worlds and why did you choose
Second Life?
Frolic Mills: I actually believe Second Life
chose me. On my third day of SL, I was
walking in an island very bored and quite
ready to give up on SL, when I got
approached to be a DJ for a latin disco...
If it wasn't for that, I may have not survived
my first week in this platform.
InnerWorld: How long were you in SL
before you felt you could have business
there?
Frolic Mills: I founded BOSL 5 months after
my rezz day. I jumped from DJ to model
to photographer to BOSL and many things
after that. Its an adventure, and I treat it
as such, but with a high level of respect.
InnerWorld: Why did you create a
magazine about SL?
Frolic Mills: Because I couldn't find the
information that I needed about the best
content creators in SL.
InnerWorld: Tell us more about your
projects in SL, such as THE BEST OF SL
BOULEVARD, BOULEVARD MODEL
AGENCY and the BOSL ONLINE
SHOPPING.
Frolic Mills: Well, soon after BOSL
magazine was born, my creative outlets
started to take me in different places.
Boulevard Agency is my hat as a show
director and producer. BOSL ONLINE
shopping will be similar to xstreet and its
more of my business side. BOSL ONLINE
starts in October and will be a great way
to explore and shop for the BEST OF
SECOND LIFE Online.
InnerWorld: Besides doing business what
do you like more to do in SL?
Frolic Mills: I like to produce high quality
shows.
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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 in-
world?
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: It is a delicate matter, but do
you think you are gossiped about lot for
being so successful or what?
Frolic Mills: I am always proud to create
work that others find interesting enough
to copy or criticize. I don't mind it at all.
InnerWorld: If you could start your SL
today, would you make anything different,
if yes, what would it be?
Frolic Mills: I would be a bit more careful,
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!
InnerWorld: Have you learned any new
skill because of SL?
Frolic Mills: Yes, I have become a lot more
organized. Also I seem more cause over
time than ever before. In RL I couldn't
possibly orchestrate everything I do in SL.
InnerWorld: If you could sum up your SL
in one though, what would it be?
Frolic Mills: Passion for excellence
InnerWorld: Thank you very much for your
attention.
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TP to . . . Forest Feast
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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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Fashion | Skirts
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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 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 | Earrr ings
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Top 5 | Earrr ings
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General Guide
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General Guide
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