Sacramento, California, September 29, 2007 -- Second Life’s Metaverse Mod Squad is receiving high praise for its moderation and security services provided this week for Newt Gingrich and his American Solutions workshop at on the steps of the virtual U.S. Capitol.

“In a high profile test of Second Life’s viability as a political forum, Newt Gingrich held a question and answer session of Thursday that went off nearly without a hitch,” reported Eric Reuters of Reuters Second Life News Center.

Metaverse Mod Squad kept a watchful eye throughout, especially for troublemakers known as “griefers,” who have inundated Second Life incidents in the past.  The event was griefer-free.  Although one avatar did arrive at the location – nearly an hour early - in an outfit better suited for the French Riviera, a Metaverse Mod Squad agent quickly approached her and requested a wardrobe change.  After a good-natured exchange, the woman complied.  News reports that the woman was unclothed when the Speaker arrived are inaccurate.

A handful of protesters added some real life political flavor.  American Solutions and the planner of the event, Berkeley-based Clear Ink, actually welcomed the protesters to participate in the event to facilitate a free flow of ideas from a special protestors area.  They did not disappoint, shouting colorful opinions in chat throughout the event.  But they never crossed the line of acceptable political discourse.

“One of the protesters carried a sign that grew increasingly bigger as the hour passed.  He was sent an instant message by [Metaverse Mod Squad] Agent99 that the size was fine, but no bigger.  He responded very respectfully and the sign stayed the same size,” explained Twig Tomorrow, founder and president of Metaverse Mod Squad.  “The event truly went off without a hitch.”

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By Brac Collins

A Submission to SLReports.net

The vast majority of avatars stem from some form of a democratic based RL society. Josh Fairfiled, Professor of Law at Indiana University, as well as recent court cases, have brought attention to the lack of individual rights, beyond the Linden Labs Terms of Service Agreement(TOS).That contract, being bi-lateral, only applies to the end user and the Linden Labs. There is no legally binding contract between users. You legally have no rights other than what is expressed within the TOS agreement.

Second Life is divided by interest, culture, sub-culture, and the virtual world is as diverse and varying in opinion as the avatars that created it. The left wing "Immersionists"  believe that SL is a free world of anonymity and fantasy- to be whoever or whatever you may choose. While a more conservative right wing group the "Augmentationists" believe that is has far more practical potential as an extension of real life. As Economist Adam Smith theorized, the "Invisible Hand" emerges to motivate and guide society, through self interest, to serve the interest of that society as a whole.

September 20, 2007 (Second Life) - One of the most anticipated art events of the year is this weekend's re-inaugural Gala at the Crescent Moon Museum, Second Life's longest-running and most beloved art museum.  The Crescent Moon Museum has moved to its new, much larger location at the Fairchang Village Island.

The Crescent Moon will formally re-open its doors this Saturday, September 22nd, at 5pm SLT. Live performances by saxophone player Anakin Gallacher at 6pm, followed by pianist Enniv Zarf at 7pm, will serve as a musical backdrop and fill the moonlit gathering with their enchanting melodies.

On that same evening and for this weekend only, Random Calliope - founder and creator of the highest fashion house of jewelry, the Random Calliope Gallery and Worthwhile line  - will make available and free to all attending, his extraordinary collection of pearls, the edicatory Gatsby. You can learn more about Random and the Gatsby here: http://randomcalliope.blogspot.com/2007/06/mata-hari.html

Huntington, WV. - September 14, 2007 – Meme Science, LLC, a leading provider of web based marketing solutions and development services today announced it has received a contract from the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial Fund to create a replica of the Vietnam Veteran’s War Memorial Wall in Second Life.

Meme Science will open the Vietnam Veteran’s War Memorial Wall simulator to Second Life residents in early November 2007 to coincide with the 25th anniversary of the dedication of ‘The Wall’ that took place in Washington DC in November 1982.

"We feel privileged to be selected as the firm that will build a replica of the Vietnam Veteran’s War Memorial Wall in the Second Life metaverse." said Robert Egan, president of Meme Science. "It will be a welcome challenge to virtually recreate the complex architectural design structure originally created by Maya Ying Li. Our goal is to try to capture some of the experience and heart felt emotions that can only be felt by visiting the real life Memorial Wall in Washington DC, while at the same time bringing attention and honor to those Vietnam Veterans that died or missing giving service to our country on this the 25th anniversary of the Wall’s dedication."