Second Life

What would you do if you could create for yourself, a brandnew existence within a virtual environment? Would this make-believe life mirror your real life exactly or would you play with the wildest possible version of something you would never dare become in the flesh? That is more or less what Second Life is all about and if you are a Second Lifer, looking to share information, or would like to just explore a little before you get involved, then take a closer look at this group. A popular topic on the discussion board is 'What is your SL name?', while a related topic 'SL name and small description' allows you to share a few more details about your avatar. There are plenty requests for information from students doing projects or people conducting surveys. Other threads include 'Why do you play Second Life?', 'Looking for work in SL', 'L$', 'How does your avatar look and why?', 'Is there something in SL that bugs you ?' and 'YOUR SL PARTNER' which includes two posts from Second Lifers who married their SL partners in real life. The gallery showcases various screen shots of member avatars.

What's great about this group: It's a great place to learn more about Second Life.

Update (29 April 2024)

There are so many Second Life groups now, I'm not going to try to guess which one is this one. 

Lenore, The Cute Little Dead Girl

She has enormous bulging eyes and scull-shaped slides in her blond hair. The living often meet with some fatal misfortune, when they come into her vicinity. Her best friend, Raggamuffin, looks like a ragdoll, but is really a vampire under a curse. The humor of her stories is very, very back, but that is what makes this creation of Roman Dirge so irresistible. Threads in the discussion board include 'Who is you favourite Lenore character?', 'How many times has Mr.Gosh been killed by Lenore?', 'What's your favorite episode?' and 'favorite lenore quote???' The gallery features over 200 images, which include beautiful Lenore art, Lenore comic pages, Lenore tattoos and other functional art with Lenore on it.

What's great about this group: Lenore IS cute, in a creepy sort of way.

A word of caution: If you don't appreciate dark humor, you probably won't like Lenore very much.

Update (29 April 2024)

I suspect that the group featured here might be this one. 

Enchanted Doll

Toys, they most definitely are not, but these dolls are indisputably works of art. The gallery of this group contains some of the most amazing images of the creations of the Russian born porcelain doll artist Marina Bychkova. Ball jointed and anatomically correct, and with features that could include nose-rings, freckles and scarification, to name but a few, the dolls are about as far removed from Barbies as Courtney Love is from a nun . Male and female dolls, artistically tattooed dolls and costumed dolls, are photographed in posed settings, which showcase their incredible possibilities. No threads on the discussion board and not that many wall posts either, but I believe strongly that beauty should be shared and that is why I am sharing this.

What's great about this group: It celebrates the art of a very talented young woman.

A word of caution: If your concept of a doll, is that of plastic, but safe image of a mass-produced Barbie, avoid this group.

Update (29 April 2024)

I don't think this group exists anymore.

You know you've worked in hotels when....

Spare a thought for those who work in the hospitality industry, specifically the hard-working employees of hotels, who work long hours to contribute to what we call our holiday memories. In this group, these workers get the opportunity to share the fun and frustration of their profession. A thread called 'The best complaint EVER!!!!!!!' pretty much says it all, you might find related content in 'The stupid things they say?', 'Stupid things people do in Hotel rooms' and 'Dumbest question ever'. If you are looking for celebrity gossip, check out 'What famous people have you served and were they as you expected to find them or totally different?' and 'most famous person stayed at ur hotel'. Specific hotel groups are dealt with in 'Hilton International', 'Marriott International' and 'Intercontinental/ Holiday Inn/Crowne Plaza/ HI Express/ Staybridge Suites ect...' Other topics of interest include 'Best Guest Names of All Time', 'HAUNTED hotels?' and 'Funniest fcuk ups!!'

What's great about this group: It offers an insider's glimpse of the hospitality industry.

Update (29 April 2024)

I could not find a group with this exact name, so most likely it does not exist anymore. 

Am I the only alien on this planet?

I like the name of this group. I've felt like that at times. Looking at the discussion board, most attention seems to be focused on spiritual matters. Some of the topics covered include 'alien abduction/past lives', 'enlightenment', 'Multidimensional consciousness', 'world healing', 'spiritual practices', 'meeting soul mates' and 'Spontaneous Human/Paranormal Combustion'. There is more. You can ''Add your inspirational quotes and stuff for everyone here!', share your views on 'What type of music inspires you?', 'how do you interpret spirit messages?', 'do you believe in angels, fairies and magic?', 'How do you feel about psychics and mediums?', 'had any paranormal or just plain freaky experiences?' and 'Common lightbody symptoms occurring as part of the Earth/Human changes'. Links to other resources on the internet can be found in wall posts and also in responses to some of the topics.

What's great about this group: Like I said, I love the name.

Update (25 October 2023)

This Facebook group does not seem to exist anymore. 

The Best Photos of Serbia

How essential is command of language to the enjoyment of beauty? It plays absolutely no role at all, I discovered as I wondered through the stunning images uploaded to this group, which is dedicated to displaying the visual splendor of Serbia. Among the things I saw, were sunsets, raspberry brandy, castles, churches, statues, stained glass windows, snowy landscapes, horse-drawn sleighs, lakes, sunflowers, woodpeckers, swans, railroad tracks, waterfalls, forests, fireworks, bridges chilli ristras and toadstools. There were people too, beautiful people and people with character. Instead of stimulating your intellect with discussion, rest your soul and feast your eyes with beauty. It's a good cure for Monday blues.

What's great about this group: The beautiful and striking images, of course. There are over 3,800 of them.

Update (29 April 2024)

I don't think this group exists anymore, but there is a group called Photos from Serbia, which can be found here.

Acoustic Guitar Players

What musical instrument can be compared to the acoustic guitar? You can play it indoors or outdoors, carry it with you wherever you go, and it can be as good as your own backing group. Whether you are a raw amateur or a virtuoso, you might find something of interest in this group. Topics on the discussion board range from those dealing with equipment, such as 'how do you look after your guitars?', 'What kind of guitar do you have???', 'The oldest guitar owned by anyone one this board' and 'Strings', to the general subject of technique, which is covered by ' Pick or Fingers?', 'Fingerpicking with the pinky' and 'Which Chord did you or do you still find the hardest to play', to name but a few. For discussing better known guitarists, look at the threads 'whos ur guitar god??', 'best "acoustic" guitarists' and 'Who is the best FEMALE guitarist in the world..?' There are over 600 images in the gallery, many of guitar collections, but also a few humorous ones.

What's great about this group: It's good inspiration for anyone who wants to brush up on their acoustic guitar playing.

Update (29 April 2024)

There are a few groups called Acoustic Guitar Players. Also check out my more recent post on a similar group, which can be found here.