Category Archives: SL Fashion

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Give them me. No.

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Vaki

When I was a little kid, I had a book of poetry that I loved. My favorite poem — the one that haunted me, obsessed me, stayed with me — was “Overheard on a Saltmarsh,” a brief dialogue between a … Continue reading →

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Meshwork and textures

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Vaki

Sometimes you see a store’s stuff a million times and it never really clicks until you go there, immerse yourself in it, try everything on and get down in the look of it. I always see tulip at events, you … Continue reading →

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Copyright and Fair Use for SL Content Creators

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Vaki

We did this last year and it was really successful, so Tim and I are doing it again this year. Are you interested in learning more about what we mean when we talk about “fair use”? Would you like to … Continue reading →

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Somebody watching me

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Vaki

They’re watching us. Anyone with any sense has known that for years, but last month we got evidence: THEY are watching us, peering in on Second Life, spying on our porn and our petty jealousies and our mad fashion exploits. … Continue reading →

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Trademark Law Basics

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Vaki

(Obnoxious but necessary caveats: I’m simplifying this a lot, which means I’m leaving a lot out…and it’s still insanely long. If you’re a trademark lawyer, sorry: I know I’ve left out some important bits. Also: this is intended to be … Continue reading →

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Second Life Terms of Service: A legal panel

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Vaki

MORE EDITS: Video is up! And we have a pdf of my slides: SL ToS Presentation. Enjoy! Also, Inara Pey worked her ass off to create some excellent transcripts of the event, and the UCCSL is working on translating those … Continue reading →

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Electric ladies will you sleep…or will you preach?

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Vaki

Today is the 50th anniversary of Dr. King’s famous March on Washington. Today, 50 years after Dr. King spoke on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, Barack Obama spoke on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. That’s pretty cool. We … Continue reading →

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Grown Up

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Vaki

I learned the coolest new trick today. We keep hearing about materials in mesh, and awesome new mesh clothes and furniture and other items being “materials ready.” Well, that’s awesome. But guess what. Materials can go on regular prims, too. … Continue reading →

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A part of me will never be free

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Vaki

Ah, the limitations of WordPress. Sometimes the smaller size just doesn’t do justice to a picture I’ve worked on for ages. Yeah, but you know the size limitations. Keep those in mind when doing a picture, dummy. I know. Shut … Continue reading →

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Restore the Fourth!

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Vaki

Yesterday, I took part in San Francisco’s Restore the Fourth rally to bring attention to the erosion of our constitutionally protected right to remain safe from warrantless search of our stuff. Around three or four hundred people met near City … Continue reading →

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