tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1256538458408907456.post964306660314666631..comments2024-01-10T01:52:45.169-08:00Comments on All Things Tiessa: Keep Your Friends Close And Your Enemies CloserUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1256538458408907456.post-6074436668966210962007-04-18T07:46:00.000-07:002007-04-18T07:46:00.000-07:00Frankly Alex, you and Wrath are doing a fine enoug...Frankly Alex, you and Wrath are doing a fine enough job of that on your own, without my assistance. <BR/><BR/>I have to say, I am a bit disappointed that you respond so positively to the sycophantic fawning Tiessa -- I had not pegged you as the type who tolerates such. ;) <BR/><BR/>To the matter at hand, I am having my a/c designer modify our latest engineering marvel into a two-seater version for your check ride. It will make for a more exhilarating ride than the transport carrier. <BR/><BR/>Cheers, <BR/><BR/>Judge Hocho, Lt. Col., AN AD Wing CommanderAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1256538458408907456.post-58957313097073771612007-04-15T07:24:00.000-07:002007-04-15T07:24:00.000-07:00LMAO! Thanks Tiessa -- and thank you Judge Hocho; ...LMAO! Thanks Tiessa -- and thank you Judge Hocho; whether you realize it or not, you only make it funnier.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1256538458408907456.post-77828360928006178422007-04-14T22:00:00.000-07:002007-04-14T22:00:00.000-07:00Actually, the war began due to tension between the...Actually, the war began due to tension between the groups, which had been mounting for some time. <BR/><BR/>I won't go into the details, suffice to say it had more to do than a simple 'knife' incident -- however as long as you mention it, permit me the chance to explain. <BR/><BR/>In SL, builders create objects, those objects have intrinsic value, both the builder as well as those who would part with Lindens to purchase said objects. The creators tend to work very hard, often putting in long hours to make sure every detail is considered -- much like any piece of art on e might find in a gallery. The value is determined by the demand, which itself is governed by the complexity; this translates directly into man-hours of labor. <BR/><BR/>When an item is prim copied or outright stolen, you effectively negate those hours spent crafting said object. In the world of SL, as our hosts have stepped back to punt, this involves the concept of 'intellectual property rights' and the DMCA. So yes, while it may seem silly that some folks would get so perturbed about a simple pixel knife, understand that represents more than the sum of its pixels. <BR/><BR/>The conflict arose more from the dogmatic approach by members of the other organization, none of which was rooted in fact. The fact remained that they had permitted griefers to account for their ranks, but thieves as well. <BR/><BR/>The systematic methods we use in SL combat, are merely a training tool for our members to understand and follow prescribed actions; both for aggressive confrontation and self discipline. These skills enable the individual to work under coordinated command quite handily, and certainly will be of use to more commercial enterprises. <BR/><BR/>The vitriol which tends to spew forth under these circumstances is not always people at their best. Again, understand that we take our roles seriously ... not merely for fiduciary gain under commercial enterprises but more often than not, pride. <BR/><BR/>The AN has at times, patrolled sandboxes to protect the innocent n00b from griefers, and offered valuable aid as consultants for sim security. We have given back to the community as a whole (<A HREF="http://eightbar.co.uk/2006/12/05/alliance-navy-operation-peartree-giving-back-to-the-community/" REL="nofollow">Operation Peartree</A> and continued to offer support for the <A HREF="http://www.alliancenavy.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=27&Itemid=2" REL="nofollow">Annual Satellite Exhibition</A>.<BR/><BR/>However, and while to the casual onlooker this may seem a bit like 'boys with toys', Military Operations in SL are carried out with near RL precision, or as best as one may muster. The catalyst for such activity is rarely what is seen from the outside looking in. <BR/><BR/>I still intend to offer you that incentive ride, just as soon as I am able to break away from my responsibilities. <BR/><BR/>By the by, your analogy of the 'hissy fit' and replacing the word 'boyfriend' with 'knife' only applies if you have created said boyfriend from mutated prims over the span of several weeks, and then had this imaginary boyfriend stolen upon reaching some zenith of production value. ;) <BR/><BR/>Cheers, <BR/><BR/>Lt. Col. Judge Hocho, AN AD CommanderAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1256538458408907456.post-46025025500869447302007-04-13T08:37:00.000-07:002007-04-13T08:37:00.000-07:00Don't worry, I won't leave out a bit :)And thank y...Don't worry, I won't leave out a bit :)<BR/><BR/>And thank you for the links on your blogs - which is very nice.Tiessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03457953872797884709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1256538458408907456.post-73422099801684346062007-04-13T06:57:00.000-07:002007-04-13T06:57:00.000-07:00Well, please do not feel the need to leave out any...Well, please do not feel the need to leave out any parts of that full second day in Second Life! There's lots of good material from that day so far, we would hate to miss any of it! Even if it means we just need to be patient. ;-)<BR/><BR/>And I think instead of comments, more and more people have started posting the link to each new chapter on their blogs - which is probably an even better showing of appreciation for your work. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1256538458408907456.post-13034849608154262162007-04-12T22:48:00.000-07:002007-04-12T22:48:00.000-07:00Just checking that you are still reading them and ...Just checking that you are still reading them and enjoying them, because all of a sudden I received no comments.<BR/><BR/>One more chapter will finish off day two and I will be into a faster "flow" of events. Day two was a big day for me in Second Life.Tiessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03457953872797884709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1256538458408907456.post-20542944640766908202007-04-12T16:23:00.000-07:002007-04-12T16:23:00.000-07:00this war makes me laugh, it seems once again boys ...this war makes me laugh, it seems once again boys are having a "who can piss the furthest" competition.<BR/><BR/>although i did like that idea of an army in miniskirt hehetiana merimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04148124493666378609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1256538458408907456.post-39498483967979759242007-04-12T15:38:00.000-07:002007-04-12T15:38:00.000-07:00I have indeed read Chapter 4 - and I'm officially ...I have indeed read Chapter 4 - and I'm officially hooked! Still craving new chapters each day! *g*<BR/><BR/>I am afraid to comment on them because they are works of art all by themselves and I don't want to draw any attention from that storyline!!<BR/><BR/>Although I will say, second day in SL and already at the Xcite store?? LOL!! I love it! I think I'm still afraid to stop by there. :-(<BR/><BR/>But I will admit that I'm still rolling in laughter over the part:<BR/>"<I>I'm blushing heavily in retrospect for many months of cluelessnes.</I>"<BR/><BR/>Man, I love your writing style!! And your adventures! heheAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1256538458408907456.post-70123220022991948022007-04-12T15:21:00.000-07:002007-04-12T15:21:00.000-07:00I didn't see that until you commented. I don't lik...I didn't see that until you commented. I don't like how Blogger makes it hard to find out what posts have been recently commented on.<BR/><BR/>Did you read chapter4?Tiessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03457953872797884709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1256538458408907456.post-60952664648948475502007-04-12T12:58:00.000-07:002007-04-12T12:58:00.000-07:00P.S. - - Did you see that an official AN represent...P.S. - - Did you see that an official AN representative had replied to your original post about your experiences during your investigative report?? Wow, you ARE famous - fantastic!! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1256538458408907456.post-57296096520348058682007-04-12T12:52:00.000-07:002007-04-12T12:52:00.000-07:00ha ha ha ha !!You know, I think I read that articl...ha ha ha ha !!<BR/><BR/>You know, I think I read that article over there the other day before people had a chance to post comments - it's SO MUCH better to read, now!! hehe <BR/><BR/>Thanks for the update, Tiessa! Too funny. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com