The "Meet" Market (Synthesis Note [44])

I was having a conversation recently with an SL resident who was essentially saying that she does not understand why people take relationships in Second Life so seriously. Her relationship in world is strictly sexual as she enjoys the delights of intellectual dialogue and the excitement that is experienced when another person describes in great detail the way the sexual fantasy makes them feel in the tangible world. She appreciates living her SL without the messy details of being in a committed relationship. She firmly declared “Its role play, not Match.com! I don’t know that I agree with that. When newcomers to the grid visit the Second Life...

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Joining the Illuminati: ...on "One" Conspiracy

Let me begin by saying that as I offer my opinions about the veracity of the Illuminati, it is surely tainted by my own spiritual beliefs. I am not supposing that I am the end all be all on any subject and would never tell you what to think. I will however give you some things to think about and hope that if you are moved to strongly invest in ideas in favor of or against what you are about to read, that you will take the time to read or/and or listen to what is out there and come to your own opinion. Accepting what someone else has identified as “truth” is sort of what got us into this mess. We need to be more proactive in thinking for ourselves....

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"Keep It Moving" (a poem)

He comes in the nightShe draws back her curtainHis words are convincingStill she feels uncertain He says "No drama"and has no shame"Don't hate the playerHate the game.." What she does not see Behind the screenA human typistand low self esteem His ego is grandWhen his face is hiddenand he'll go to placesThat were once forbidden His philosphy of lifeReveals his true weaknessHis time in life spentWith little achievement His friends list revealedHe reads like a bookIf she is fast and easyHe drops the hook but a Man, proudly certainwill sets his sights highand will not settlefor a quickly raised thigh Great effort producesThe highest aquisitionHis...

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