When SL+RL=WTF?!

Kimberly Jernigan, 33, went postal in an attempt to kidnap her ex-boyfriend, a 52 year old man from Claymont, Delaware. Jernigan and the victim met in Second Life where she was a human woman and he was a Lion. After ending the relationship, Jernigan drove hundreds of miles and spent four days locating him.

When her attempt to abduct her ex-boyfriend from work failed, Jernigan broke into his apartment with duct tape, a taser, handcuffs and her dog. Apparently her pet made too much noise while she waited for the virtual lion's return home she duct taped the animal and left it in the bathtub. The victim arrived home and became aware of a laser light on his torso, then ran from the apartment.

Jernigan faces charges of kidnapping, burglary and aggravated menacing for her RL actions. And to think, if she'd kept it in SL she probably would've just gotten a ban and a warning.

Escort, Anyone?

Escort, Anyone?

Okay, so I say to the guy, I say, “I wanna be an escort! I’m sexy, I emote well, I love mutual masturbation, and I love men, and I’ve got at least two of all the better “naughty bits” offered in SL! What else could be required?”

Boy, was I surprised by the answer! First of all, disguise your age! Clients don’t want to think they’re with a 56 year old! The “fantasy” requires that you appear to really be the 19 year old that your avatar portrays. Also, “dumb down” your language, and adopt more current slang. You sound too literate, and therefore too educated and too old. That breaks the “fantasy”, too. Sheesh! I need to appear young and dumb to attract a sex partner? Go figger!

My reaction? F*ck this! I’ve always worn a completely open profile in Second Life, and attempted to reach out to my fellow gay men, and especially anyone dealing with issues related to HIV/AIDS, because I’m a positive-positive; I’m infected with HIV, diagnosed 15 years back, and this is my first year of being “out” in real life, to everyone in my life, and I’m not letting go of that feeling of relief, pride, and accomplishment that accompanies 20 years of alcohol and drug addiction recovery, 15 years of healthy living despite HIV, and nearly 40 years of living in “that damned closet”, now, finally behind me! I find SL’s gay community the most refreshing and liberating experience I’ve encountered in many, many years, and love it dearly! And I will always be a willing set of ears, an open heart, and a kindred spirit; and just “Mike”, to those who share my joy, or seek some reliable information or just a pair of ears to “vent” upon.

So, no “escort” for me! I won’t lie or pretend to be what I am not, not in real life, and not in Second Life! What do you think? Would you hire an “escort” in SL for sex? If you did, would you want them masquerading as some “fake” identity, for the sake of appearances, or would you want to know something real and personal about the guy with whom you’re sharing an “intimate encounter”?

Food for cogitation!

lighted cock

Miro Collas and Island Projects have released their latest invention in the Living Lights line. The Living Lights Cock combines the great accentual aspects of the Living Lights collections and the coming and peeing functions of the best cocks in Second Life. It is designed to be worn in place of the standard codpieces which come with other Living Lights collections and is included as part of the newest outfit, Exhibitionist. It is sold for $799 in the outfit or separately for $250.

The cock was created by Island and Miro and the color can be changed using the HUDs which come with the Living Light outfits. Peeing and coming functions are controlled with a separate cock HUD. Additional surprises can be discovered when you or someone else plays with the cock. The creation can be found at Animations Rising along with the other Living Lights outfits.

Animations Rising

Wedding

The staff of inV daily and inV monthly wish Michael25843 Darkstone & Brett Fargis the happiest day and sl lives together.

We're Joining in the Fun

Why Paris in Jail? Well, you'd be surprised how much Ammon has in common with Ms. Hilton. For example, did you know Ammon's orange jumpsuit has 6969 on it too? While in the pen, Ammon also had a roommate named Mitch. They grew very close from what I hear. I think he uses the name Jade in world, but I'm not sure about that.

We've all seen Paris with walking around with her designer chihuahua, and I'd be surprised if you haven't seen Ammon wandering around with his designer monkey (I'd also be surprised if you've escaped the barrage of bottles the monkey throws at you). And that Paris sex tape? According to an undisclosed source, there's a hot Internet sex tape out there of Ammon and the monkey.

One of the biggest Paris Hilton calamities was her attempt to patent the phrase, "That's Hot." What does this have to do with Ammon? Well, shortly after its release in SL, Ammon attempted to patent the "Hooooo!" as his. Yep, I speak the truth. Add to all this the fact that Ammon is big money for the scandal rags, hounded by the paparazzi and a dumb blonde at heart, and it's easy to see that Ammon is SL's own Paris Hilton.

Congrats to Ibayn Kyomoon for winning 2500L. Answer: photgrapher

Thongs for Men in RL

If you know me, you know I wear thongs in SL. In fact, I have 55 items named "thong" in my inventory (perhaps 10 are pants layer copies of underwear layers). They're sexy, skimpy and thanks to low-cut jeans they can be as much a part of your fashion as something you wear for that special someone--if your RL kiddo doesn't see and want your av to pull up his pants...

Wearing thongs in RL varies by country and culture. Many in North America see men wearing thongs as gay (despite whether women like it or not), while England is more acceptable of men in the skimpy underthings. Sacrificing comfort for sexiness is something women are much more willing to do than men in many parts of the globe, but we are seeing an increase in fashion consciousness among males. How much of a role do thongs play in being sexy in and out of the RL bedroom? Statistics aren't too easy to find or, if they can be found, are skewed by the underwear company that performed the poll. So, here's inV's own poll:

Do you wear thongs in RL and how often?

The Case for Moderation

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Ever wonder what spending too much time playing SL could do to you? Take a look at the above video. Second Life provides some sort of escape for all of us, but there comes a time when we need to disconnect from the world of avatars and reconnect with our RL selves. Remember camping and hiking and swimming?

Sure, Second Life gives us amazing homes, the ability to defy physics, the chance to create without buying expensive materials first, but that doesn't mean it has to be our constant obsession. Real Life gives us the chance to challenge our bodies and minds, connect with others on a face-to-face basis and breathe in fresh air rather than the stale air in our homes.

So, instead of turning into the blob in front of the screen who is featured in the video above, try logging in to RL a bit. Like with SL there are technical issues, but chances are you'll never be ruthed or find your hair, shoes and jewelry lodged in your ass. You may even rediscover your family, friends and even your pets. It's worth checking out. Withdrawal is likely, but after a week or two, you may discover that you like it.

ANNIVERSARY of DJ Night Event

rl ages in sl

Everyday we see, hear, and read statistics from the media and people, but are they really that accurate. The fact is in rl we fib about our ages all the time. I also know for a fact some people are under 18 in sl. Where is that percentage or an estimate above? To be honest I don't know if any age statistic is really that accurate but it's fun.

Have a good morning in rl.

You Might be Addicted...

How addicted are you to Second Life? Are you totally burnt, a perfectly toasted slice of bread or somewhere in between (and how burnt does your food get because you're distracted by SL while cooking)? Enjoy the following hints that you might be addicted to SL, Jeff Foxworthy style.

If the thought of going to the bathroom is an annoyance because you'll have to leave your av, you might be addicted to SL.

If you've ever carried your laptop to the bathroom so you won't have to leave your av, you might be addicted to SL.

If you make sure you have a towel next to your computer to clean up after those "special" moments without leaving your seat, you might be addicted to SL.

If you've ever introduced yourself in RL using your SL name, you might be addicted to SL.

If your dreams involve your SL self, you might be addicted to SL.

What other signs have you seen that you might be addicted to SL? Feel free to share your experiences in comments.

(I haven't done all of these, but I am guilty of one or two. It's interesting at church when I can't remember how to introduce myself.)

Take Me Away

Even our avatars need a chance to get away. We've found the best place to do it. Dorian Day Spa provides a variety of services for relaxation in a beautiful atmosphere. A variety of safari animals greet visitors as they explore the retreat. The well built system of bridges and paths leads clients to buildings where spa services are provided.

Dorian Day Spa's services include massages, manicures, mud baths, pedicures, body wraps and more. Owner, Bibe Mayo, is focused on creating the absolute best in SL and with her staff intends to provide each client with an ideal, personalized experience. Visits are by appointment and time frames for each treatment can be found on their website under the Spa Treatment or Spa Packages links.

While not quite the same as an RL massage or manicure, we all know that watching our avatar in a variety of situations can spur our imaginations and leave us feeling like we've been there. Dorian Day Spa's services allow us to use this aspect of Second Life in a fully immersive environment. Spending time in a mud bath may not make any difference to that sexy SL skin, but after a little pampering, we can feel like brand new avs.

Written by:DeMerick Creeley