Comentários em: the SLbloggers Mix’n Match: “Segregation in Second Life” by Samantha Pointdexter

Por: TotalLunar Eclipse

TotalLunar Eclipse — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 04:16:54 +0000

I am glad this was said, I fully agree that common civility is sometimes lacking where it should not. We regress into a state of mind where we shun those that are not of common mind or dress even forgetting our own roots where we began in white shirts and bland jeans.

That is not what SL is about, we’re about diversity and embracing other races, cultures and even species while respecting the boundaries of sexual preferences, gender and even preference in RP which may include ladies of the night and those whom prefer to be collared. To me they are amazing wonderful people with amazing stories to tell, SL or RL.

I know that perhaps in the RP of the times some of these people would be frowned upon, spat at but this is not that time, we’re a more conscientious group of tolerant citizens. Not everyone is from the places we call home, they visit because they are bringing business to your community or want to sight see or have an interest in learning more… that is the opportunity that was lost here.

It is the same concept I instill in my citizenry and I am very proud of them for showing tolerance in allowing an elf to manage where I have been shunned before from other western cities because of my race sometimes violently. It would be a sad thing for me to find out that any of them that were involved would be someone I call brother in my community or sister even.

Goodspeed to Caledon for the OS happenings and us all for the economic crisis.

TotalLunar Eclipse – Steelhead Estates Management

Por: Cinthia Eckersley

Cinthia Eckersley — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:13:35 +0000

I’ve seen that happen, for example at big store sales, or even lucky chairs, that people get irritated by others who don’t speak english… they usually tell them to speak in english, or shut up… or they talk to others about not understanding them… not sure if all this is discrimination more than segregation, but I believe we’re all here like we are in the RL world, where we actually enjoy meeting new people and try to understand ourselves… or at least it could be that way.
Now, about the subjects, I’ll be glad to help you about Crocheting, which is, one of my favorite hobbies in RL ^^
Cheers!!

Por: Leilah Nishi

Leilah Nishi — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:25:49 +0000

Thank you, Samantha, for this thought provoking post. I must admit I understand segregation up to a point when it comes to RP sims, as they have rules one must abide to and RP sims are a lot of work to mantain. Unfortunately, the event you have witnessed is, IMHO, simply abhorring – anyone treating someone like that, openly, is just plain rude. I have witnessed too some rather appaling reactions just because an avatar isn’t as good-looking as 99% of SL population or simply because one has chosen to wear some neko ears and tail.
But segregation doesn’t happen only on RP sims – sometimes communities segregate on account of the language and that is visible on the Portuguese community. I understand most people don’t know how to speak a foreign language but a Babbler is a good help and exploring and adventuring a bit beyond the safety net is worthwhile :).
I think segregation most of the times arises from the fear of the unknown and the difficulty of accepting those that do not follow the same rules as oneself. Sadly, as limitless as SL can be, it still reflects the real world.

Now, as for your suggested topics, I share the ignorance about some of those, except ewhen it comes to bacon. Bacon is the mana, the food of the gods :D. Everything tastes better with bacon on it. Trust me, even chocolate!

Por: Vint Falken

Vint Falken — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 01:38:52 +0000

As I may believe movies and literature, escorts were not appreciated during the Victorian era (except by the gents, and only in private ;)) so this might make sense as role play? Not trying to defend them, but trying to look for a reason, as I too have high esteem of the Caledon Nobility. If you were a prostitute and walked in a ‘high end’ neighbour during the victorian age, you would have been ridiculed, pestered and chased of those streets?