Author: Moon Brite
2009: A Day in Second Life
Excerpt from “A day in my Second Life” Circa 2009 Some of my friends are sad. They thought their partners…
2007: Laying in My Own Blood For Lindens
Years ago when Second Life allowed a thing called “camping for lindens” I, like many noobs, did this for spending…
Instant Message Hell
Have you ever heard someone complain about being in “Instant Message hell” and think they’re really just trying to appear popular?…
Kids Who Rejected You in School Are Now Old People in Second Life
This story is about a real incident that happened years ago, but it does relate to SL a bit. When…
Second Sunlight – A Poem
I wrote this a few years ago. It was inspired by my early days in Second Life, and a poet…
5 Ways to Be Polite in SL
Linden Lab has given us some official rules. These can be found in the Terms of Service and on the Second…
Mesh Flowers and Plants
I love flowers, so thought I’d tell you about a store I used to wander around often. It’s called Mesh…
Moonletters HQ is in the Sky
Recently, I put Moonletter HQ into a large place in town. The building was huge, looming over the area, and…
Telling it Like it is
When dealing with people in both the real and virtual world, it’s inevitable we’ll face some situation where we need to…
Man Vs Second Life
Sean Krueger made the “Man Vs Second Life” video in 2008. It’s still hilarious, and historically fascinating
Needs More Cowbell
Second Life is a multicultural experience, so sometimes things that make people laugh in one country only produce a raised eyebrow…
Instant Message Gone Wrong
Have you ever sent an IM to the wrong person? It can happen sometimes! Maybe we know two people with…
Turning Lag into Something Positive
I once had a friend who felt inspired to write. She didn’t have a computer at the time, but was…
Talking About First Life in Second Life
Most of us go to Second Life to have a bit of fun, and put real life issues aside. And…
Being a Man in SL
Second Life allows us to present ourselves as anything we choose, including the opposite sex. This doesn’t really show us…
Second Life | Premier Wrestling
I saw Premier Wrestling in Second Life for the first time tonight after one of the wrestlers, Wulla Zabelin, invited…
5 Boring SL Profiles
A profile is one of the first things I check when I meet someone in Second Life. You can glean…
MystiTool Hud
When I was a noob it took a while to save up the lindens to buy it, but when I finally…
Second World – A Poem
Second World we move in light that isn’t sunthe second day has just begunas we dance in this place here…
How to Find Interesting Places
Thinking of exploring Second Life? Here’s some tips I’ve learned over the years that help me find interesting places. Use SL…
Misunderstandings in a Virtual World
Though we have virtual bodies and ways to express ourselves in Second Life, it’s still possible to have misunderstandings. If…
Light Your Face, Not The Room
Has anyone ever mentioned how bright you are, and they weren’t talking about your intelligence? Have you heard rumors that rooms become…
Why I Prefer to Shop Inworld
Do you shop the Second Life Marketplace? Most of us do. It’s convenient! We can see search results based on…
Object Permissions Explained
Every object in Second Life is set with what is called “permissions” by the creator. These determine what you can…
Gacha in SL
Most Second Life residents have heard of Gacha, but since some are still not sure what it is, I thought I’d explain…
How To Get Texture Info
This video tutorial from Torley Linden was made in 2007. Though it’s dated, it’s still helpful because he explains how…
Poseballs
When I joined Second Life in 2007 I noticed there were these little balls everywhere I went, and if I right-clicked…
Speaking Typonese
Since I’ve been an editor, you’d think my typing would be pretty decent. Inworld, however, I can’t seem to put…
