Friday, February 27, 2015
SNAFU
Despite a recent reversal by Google on its decision to retroactively ban adult content on Blogger, my blog will continue to reside at https://poultryreport.wordpress.com. Thank you for visiting here and your patience with the move to The Poultry Report's new home.
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Blogger's Last Topless Tuesday
On or about March 23, 2015, the fine folks at Blogger will mark The Poultry Report as hosted on their servers as Private so that only I can see the content (source). My blog won't be alone. I'm sure thousands if not tens of thousands or more will disappear because someone has an issue with nudity and other adult topics. So much for free speech.
So here is the last Topless Tuesday picture I will post on Blogger. Going forward, my blog will be hosted by Wordpress at https://poultryreport.wordpress.com
The move is in progress so the look of the new site might change. I'm still using the same template that I picked when I created the Wordpress version years ago when I experimented with it versus Blogger.
Perhaps it is easier to objectify bare chests on women than it is on men and likely this will always be so. It is an erogenous zone, after all. And as much as I decry the inequality between men and women on this issue, I often look at other women with a bit of lascivious glee, clothed or not. I like boobs but I can understand some of the reasoning behind Blogger's policy change.
I can't help wonder, though, if Google/Blogger will crack down on violent images. Which is more harmful ... a picture of a woman's breast being caressed or one being carved at with a knife? Frequent exposure to anything will desensitize a person to the stimulus it provides. That's one of the reasons the Romans held The Games. Let Citizens see violence and they will become accustomed to it. Frankly, I'd rather see more breasts and hope I don't get bored.
Since my efforts with The Poultry Report have to been focus on Second Life I'll abstain from delving into the nanny state concept behind all of this. Perhaps I'll tackle it in the future if I can find an SL tie-in.
Adieu, Blogger. Auf Wiedersehen. Arrivederci. Vaarwel. Good-bye.
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The move is in progress so the look of the new site might change. I'm still using the same template that I picked when I created the Wordpress version years ago when I experimented with it versus Blogger.
Perhaps it is easier to objectify bare chests on women than it is on men and likely this will always be so. It is an erogenous zone, after all. And as much as I decry the inequality between men and women on this issue, I often look at other women with a bit of lascivious glee, clothed or not. I like boobs but I can understand some of the reasoning behind Blogger's policy change.
I can't help wonder, though, if Google/Blogger will crack down on violent images. Which is more harmful ... a picture of a woman's breast being caressed or one being carved at with a knife? Frequent exposure to anything will desensitize a person to the stimulus it provides. That's one of the reasons the Romans held The Games. Let Citizens see violence and they will become accustomed to it. Frankly, I'd rather see more breasts and hope I don't get bored.
Since my efforts with The Poultry Report have to been focus on Second Life I'll abstain from delving into the nanny state concept behind all of this. Perhaps I'll tackle it in the future if I can find an SL tie-in.
Adieu, Blogger. Auf Wiedersehen. Arrivederci. Vaarwel. Good-bye.
Monday, February 23, 2015
Blog Moving?
Due to Blogger's new content policy I'll probably be moving my blog to another service. It is either that or remove all nudity from my posts, even the posts decrying the double standards for women and men when it comes to nudity. Right now I'm comparing services and prices and I'll post something here about where you can find my blog starting March 1st.
A Special Request
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Really.
This is for you, Catnip!
Friday, February 20, 2015
Zyx Loves the Arboretum
Zyx Flux, the Chief Gardener at the Bay City Arboretum of Rather Atypical Vegetation (SLurl), explores a lot on her days off but it isn't unusual to find her hanging out at work anyway. That she lives in the barn behind the main building might explain it.
She tells me that she's very happy with the current exhibits, recently refreshed in a fit of activity that involved lots of blood, sweat, and dirt.
She tells me that she's very happy with the current exhibits, recently refreshed in a fit of activity that involved lots of blood, sweat, and dirt.
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Late on the Monday Meme
Not only have I been slacking with my blogging, but I've totally blown off the Strawberry Singh Monday Memes. Until today, Wednesday. Here's the "Have you ever SecondLifed Meme" a few days late.
No, but Angela and I rented a Homestead for a brief time.
Have you ever created content in Second Life?
Yes, for retail sale, contract work, personal use, and for the Isle of Lesbos (many of which have been featured on this blog, like the Bath House.)
Have you ever driven a vehicle in Second Life?
Yes. I'm fond of boats and planes but not overly fond of automobiles. I'm better with boats than cars iRL, too, though I've yet to try a plane.
Have you ever gone sky diving in Second Life?
One of my first experiences on the Main Grid was taking skydiving lessons. For L$150 (a lot of money for me back then) a Canadian chap gave a parachute to me, took me up in a plane a few times, and taught me when to do what, including some tricks on how to find the center of a scoring target.
Have you ever played a sport in Second Life?
Not an organized one, but I have a vague memory of kicking around a soccer ball.
Have you ever gone clubbing in Second Life?
If you mean going out dancing to live or DJ'd music at a venue created for the purpose, yes. If you mean beating helpless creatures for their fur, then no.
Have you ever fangirled/fanboyed someone in Second Life?
Yes, though for the life of me I can't remember the name of the first person I fangirl'd. Of course, I'm a big fangirl of the LDPW Moles. What was a bit creepy was the first time someone fanboy'd me in public.
Have you ever taken a picture of your avatar in water in Second Life?
More than a few times, like the picture above.
Have you ever taken a picture of a sunset in Second Life?
Yes, more than a few. The one that comes to mind first was from my farewell to Lesbos blog post.
Have you ever taken a nude picture of your avatar in Second Life?
You do know that many credit me with starting Topless Tuesday and you ask this question, right?
Have you ever dated in Second Life?
Yes, and got married, too.
Have you ever had or attended a wedding in Second Life?
Didn't I just answer this? Been to more than a few, including my own.
Have you ever drank, smoked or taken drugs in Second Life?
Yes, no, and no.
Have you ever engaged in sexual activity in Second Life?
You mean today? Really, you don't seem to read my blog.
Have you ever been to Bukkake Bliss in Second Life?
Who hasn't been there? Sure, I can think of a few.
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| From the series of "Where's Uccie?" in the Bay City Post. |
Meme Instructions: Copy and paste the following questions and answers to your post, delete my answers and input your own. Don’t forget to leave a link to your post in the comments so others can come by and read your answers as well!
I’ve done a series of “have you ever” questions pertaining to Second Life. So all of the questions will start with “Have you ever” and end with “in Second Life?”
Have you ever owned a sim in Second Life? No, but Angela and I rented a Homestead for a brief time.
Have you ever created content in Second Life?
Yes, for retail sale, contract work, personal use, and for the Isle of Lesbos (many of which have been featured on this blog, like the Bath House.)
Have you ever driven a vehicle in Second Life?
Yes. I'm fond of boats and planes but not overly fond of automobiles. I'm better with boats than cars iRL, too, though I've yet to try a plane.
Have you ever gone sky diving in Second Life?
One of my first experiences on the Main Grid was taking skydiving lessons. For L$150 (a lot of money for me back then) a Canadian chap gave a parachute to me, took me up in a plane a few times, and taught me when to do what, including some tricks on how to find the center of a scoring target.
Have you ever played a sport in Second Life?
Not an organized one, but I have a vague memory of kicking around a soccer ball.
Have you ever gone clubbing in Second Life?
If you mean going out dancing to live or DJ'd music at a venue created for the purpose, yes. If you mean beating helpless creatures for their fur, then no.
Have you ever fangirled/fanboyed someone in Second Life?
Yes, though for the life of me I can't remember the name of the first person I fangirl'd. Of course, I'm a big fangirl of the LDPW Moles. What was a bit creepy was the first time someone fanboy'd me in public.
Have you ever taken a picture of your avatar in water in Second Life?
More than a few times, like the picture above.
Have you ever taken a picture of a sunset in Second Life?
Yes, more than a few. The one that comes to mind first was from my farewell to Lesbos blog post.
Have you ever taken a nude picture of your avatar in Second Life?
You do know that many credit me with starting Topless Tuesday and you ask this question, right?
Have you ever dated in Second Life?
Yes, and got married, too.
Have you ever had or attended a wedding in Second Life?
Didn't I just answer this? Been to more than a few, including my own.
Have you ever drank, smoked or taken drugs in Second Life?
Yes, no, and no.
Have you ever engaged in sexual activity in Second Life?
You mean today? Really, you don't seem to read my blog.
Have you ever been to Bukkake Bliss in Second Life?
Who hasn't been there? Sure, I can think of a few.
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Another Topless Tuesday
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Tweaked in Pixelmator.
Sunday, February 1, 2015
Bay City Valentines Event
Following is a press release from the Bay City Activity Center for a Valentine's Day event:
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Valentine's Day was first associated with "romantic love" when the tradition of courtly love was first flourishing in the Middle Ages by Geoffrey Chaucer, who is thought of by many as the greatest English poet of his time. In many classrooms today children decorate shoe boxes to exchange valentines cards and treats with friends. Join us at the Bay City Activity Center (SLurl) for a fun tradition everyone can enjoy!
SCHEDULE:
Feb 1st-10th - Contestant Submissions Accepted
Feb 11th-13th - Judging
Feb 14th - DJ Crossfire + Winners Announced!
RULES:
-Shoe Boxes must be mod/trans.
-Shoe Boxes cannot be scripted.
-Shoe Boxes must be decorated in a PG style.
-Shoe Boxes must fit within the boundaries of a standard prim.
-Shoe Boxes must be under 15 land impact.
-Texture size must be 512x512, or under.
-Only one entry per avatar.
-Last day to submit house is February 10th.
PRIZES:
Best Overall Most Creative Most Original Most Traditional
1,000L 500L 1st Place 500L 1st Place 500L 1st Place
250L 2nd Place 250L 2nd Place 250L 2nd Place
100L 3rd Place 100L 3rd Place 100L 3rd Place
All contestants will receive a special gift from the residents of Bay City!
Please send your entry to Ayame Kintsugi (AKA Zombiegal) and be sure permissions are set to mod/trans. Full Perm is preferable, but we understand if you do not want to do this.
Winning shoe boxes will be announced on Valentine's Day, with prizes distributed to the winners following announcement. All contestants must submit their finished shoe boxes before February 10th to be eligible for winning prizes.
Just want to see all of the lovely entries? Stop on by!
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bay%20City%20-%20Orleans/122/93/26
More information about the Activity Center can be found in our FB group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/BayCityActivityCenter/
More information on the card exchange:
Participation in the shoe box decoration contest is not necessary to exchange valentines. If you would like to exchange valentines, just come and join us for a fun social hour and great music on Valentine's Day at noon!
If you are participating in the shoe box decorating contest, here's how it'll work for you: All contestants' decorated shoe box entries will have a script added to them to receive valentines that have been dropped into them. A copy will be sent directly to the participant, as well as a copy saved inside of their shoe box as a keepsake. If an item is dropped into a shoe box that is No Copy, it will be sent directly to the user with no copy saved inside of their shoe box.
SCHEDULE:
Feb 1st-10th - Contestant Submissions Accepted
Feb 11th-13th - Judging
Feb 14th - DJ Crossfire + Winners Announced!
RULES:
-Shoe Boxes must be mod/trans.
-Shoe Boxes cannot be scripted.
-Shoe Boxes must be decorated in a PG style.
-Shoe Boxes must fit within the boundaries of a standard prim.
-Shoe Boxes must be under 15 land impact.
-Texture size must be 512x512, or under.
-Only one entry per avatar.
-Last day to submit house is February 10th.
PRIZES:
Best Overall Most Creative Most Original Most Traditional
1,000L 500L 1st Place 500L 1st Place 500L 1st Place
250L 2nd Place 250L 2nd Place 250L 2nd Place
100L 3rd Place 100L 3rd Place 100L 3rd Place
All contestants will receive a special gift from the residents of Bay City!
Please send your entry to Ayame Kintsugi (AKA Zombiegal) and be sure permissions are set to mod/trans. Full Perm is preferable, but we understand if you do not want to do this.
Winning shoe boxes will be announced on Valentine's Day, with prizes distributed to the winners following announcement. All contestants must submit their finished shoe boxes before February 10th to be eligible for winning prizes.
Just want to see all of the lovely entries? Stop on by!
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bay%20City%20-%20Orleans/122/93/26
More information about the Activity Center can be found in our FB group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/BayCityActivityCenter/
More information on the card exchange:
Participation in the shoe box decoration contest is not necessary to exchange valentines. If you would like to exchange valentines, just come and join us for a fun social hour and great music on Valentine's Day at noon!
If you are participating in the shoe box decorating contest, here's how it'll work for you: All contestants' decorated shoe box entries will have a script added to them to receive valentines that have been dropped into them. A copy will be sent directly to the participant, as well as a copy saved inside of their shoe box as a keepsake. If an item is dropped into a shoe box that is No Copy, it will be sent directly to the user with no copy saved inside of their shoe box.
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