It’s not often that you will find me actually agreeing with the likes of Prokofy Neva on a subject. On the subject of “censorship” at SL7B, we do agree – well, at least up to the point where he wanders off into another rambling rant about communism.
SL7B is, at its core, a public-relations event. We volunteer, of our own choosing and free of charge, to fill several Linden sims with art and creativity – but most of us do not lose sight of the fact that we are participating in a corporate event. The celebration of our various and diverse communities comes in second at The Lab – hopefully a close second, but second nonetheless. And everyone who signed up for this corporate event agreed to the terms set by Linden Lab – including the one that stated that this was a PG event on a PG/General sim, and that nudity is not permitted at the event or in any of the exhibits.
The Susa Bubble exhibit was clearly in violation. The nudity depicted is that of a child avatar, and while I am not accusing Rose Borchovski of sexualizing children in any way, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out why Linden Lab had a problem with it.
One word: “Wonderland.”
Slightly longer version: “Something to bring back allegations of ageplay in the press – at an official Linden Lab event – at a time when the residents of the SL community are already jittery in the wake of a 30% staff reduction? Not just no – but hell no.”
Rose, contrary to your statement, nobody is “disappearing” you for your art. Your inworld exhibits are not in any danger of being removed – you’re just not allowed to display a naked Susa Bubble at an event where nudity is prohibited. None of us have any right or entitlement to exhibit at SL7B – it is an invitation. And with any invitation comes the rules set forth by the host.
You have displayed Susa in clothing before – you could have easily done it again.
I’m sorry, but as an artist, as an adult-content creator in Second Life, and as a Zindra merchant, I must defend Linden Lab’s decision. If you dance topless at the company picnic, don’t be surprised when you’re escorted off of the property.
