Update on Kin Keiko

So apparently LL has agreed to pay her the money she has earned, as to whether or not her account will be reinstated still remains to be seen. Meantime, Neil and Neph have shut down the Nakama sim (where one of Kin’s stores was located) for a day as a “moment of silence.” Of course people had mixed reactions to this move and claimed it was only hurting the rest of us. I disagree. As much time as I spend on Nakama (mainly on my alt), they are making a statement. When you disapprove of something so strongly you go to all lengths to get your point across, you do not roll over and play dead (as Cristiano pointed out). Those of us who have been around in SL for awhile know that whining and moaning isn’t going to get us jackshit, so you kick it up a notch, take it beyond the forums and bring it to the next level. Still doesn’t mean we are going to get anywhere since LL has consistently remained silent on such controversial issues, but we are at the very least bringing AWARENESS to what is going on since there are still many residents of SL who do not bother to read the forums. Some people see this as mob mentality, immaturity, over-reacting, etc. Some are wondering if there would be such an uproar if it was a non-content creator. My reply and I am NOT a content -creator btw:

I expected and understand this question…I think the point is that there should be a clear difference between someone who is a respected content creator and contributor as opposed to a typical jackass “griefer” who just returns as alt after alt.

What Kin was creating certainly wasn’t some half-assed way to make a quick buck. If you have seen her hair you will know that a lot of time and effort has been put into her creations.

Face the facts…your everyday griefer is NOT going to put time and effort into anything but being a an asshat. And yes, there are exceptions to every rule, to play devil’s advocate for a moment, but chances are that even IF Kin was the same person as this “banned brother from 2004″, it’s been 2 years…check her record, people can grow up a lot in 2 years. If it was an automated ban due to the account info, ok, then LL needs to correct it (I still have further to read due to rl job, so hope my post doesn’t seem too redundant or irrelevent.)

I try not to post in the forums for the most part (although I am a daily reader/lurker), unless its a “fun” thread, or an issue I feel VERY strongly about. I am normally as non-confrontational as they come, but when I see such ludicrous acts occuring I am going to speak up. And ya know what? As much as I try to be non-confrontational in the forums and in-world, this is MY blog and I am going to speak MY mind….one person tried to equate hostility with unintelligence. Sooo does that mean that anyone with a brain is never allowed to express their conflict or opposition on a matter? Excuse you, but I was on the Dean’s List in college. Do I say and do on-the-spot irrational things at times or make mistakes? Sure, I am human! Do I over-react when I am passionate about something? Yep! That makes me stupid??? Step out of your sheltered little life and wake the fuck up. I was not going to reply to you in the forums, because once again, after 2 years of EXPERIENCE, I was not going to be the cause of having this very important thread derailed and locked over a pissing match with you. Welcome to SL, honey…now shut up and enjoy the ride.

And now for something completely different!! Some brief fashion news…DoC has released a new outfit called VooDoo that is just too freakin hot for words! And its very, VERY sexy seeing 2 other fantabulous SL designers, Rebel Hope and paeoti Pomeray modeling this creation…cheers, ladies!! He says he is “experimenting with some new graphics software”…experimenting??? Come on now DoC, you have out-done yourself yet again. Please sir, can I have some more??

Ginny & Lo’s “Crushed” skins are being held back til next week, sadly. I was saving my $L to check these babies out…omg wait!! I just checked the DAZZLE blog and these two came through and got them out!! Now there are a lot of skins that just don’t work on my face shape, and that is in no way a blow to any skin designers, it’s just the way it is. FOURTY-FOUR make-ups, you guys! My ass is popping on over there and then omg I have to go to beddddd!!! Pet-sitting consultation and doctor’s appointment as final follow-up on my infected cat-bite from work (I never told you people here about that, or did I? LOL)…and then…work LOL. And thennnn….I think I am at Schmooze on Pixel Dreams tomorrow night….come ROCK with us at 8PM SL time!!!

Special mention and thanks to elka Lehane for making a “Bring Back Kin” T, available for only $1L at her MaHoRoBa store (direct tp in her profile picks). I grabbed a pair of sandals and another shirt while I was there, I just couldn’t resist!!

~QQ~

Edit: Ok got the skin demos but am too damn tired atm…I can say one thing, I am sure I will be buying at least 1 or 2…or more