1. I wouldn't be surprised if Wonderland was created by the Fundies, rabid people like Misty, in an attempt to force an even more draconian set of rules.

Posted at 11:23PM on Oct 30th 2007 by Jay

2. Last I read the ToS and the CS, there really isn't anything directly specific to age play. In fact it seems they dulled down the ToS and CS to pretty much allow them to not have to take any action at all unless the violation is in a PG region (and it's doubtful they would take action then even).

Posted at 11:40PM on Oct 30th 2007 by neural

3. >> "Last I read the ToS and the CS, there really isn't anything directly specific to age play."

Sexual Ageplay is probably banned under the Broadly Offensive prohibitions, of course Robin never did explain what was meant, and Chadrick never did clarify his little brown notes.

If it's broadly offensive you will have your Av deleted and banned.

Posted at 11:45PM on Oct 30th 2007 by Jay

4. When I saw the Sky news blog earlier today, I wondered how far that might go given the previous incidents. Guess I shouldn't have underestimated the power of a juicy headline.

Posted at 11:51PM on Oct 30th 2007 by csven

5. This one has all the juice, definitely.

Posted at 12:15AM on Oct 31st 2007 by Tateru Nino

6. Oh yes, the SL Childen's group channel has been alive with calls to AR and warn group members away since at least July.

If we ourselves find it offensive then I am sure the broader community will find it broadly offensive.

There is no doubt this one needs to be stomped on. There is no need to start a witch hunt on Halloween.

Posted at 12:38AM on Oct 31st 2007 by Jay

7. It might be a bit late to stop this now. This is the sort of thing that really gets stuck in people's heads.

Posted at 12:41AM on Oct 31st 2007 by Tateru Nino

8. >> "This is the sort of thing that really gets stuck in people's heads."

Then it's the responsibility of the reputable SL press (insider and metaverse) and the gutter press (SL Herald) to try and toe (tow?) a responsible line and ensure they report in a balanced manner and use the term "Sexual Ageplay" and not sensationalise themselves.

Doing a google news search still shows minimal coverage outside britain, 14 articles of which 6 are about a UK teacher arrested in Thailand.

A search on the words 'pedophile "second life"' turn up none so far, you need to use the correct ae spelling still.

One must laugh at the Sun, seemingly the flashpoint for this... "at first site" (sic)

Posted at 12:57AM on Oct 31st 2007 by Jay

9. We've just published Linden Lab's official response, received a couple minutes ago: http://www.secondlifeinsider.com/2007/10/31/linden-lab-responds-to-wonderland-scandal/

Posted at 1:07AM on Oct 31st 2007 by Tateru Nino

10. It's definitely going to be a mainstream media story. I've had a national TV news service contact me already today...

Posted at 1:26AM on Oct 31st 2007 by Lowell Cremorne

11. "users feel the virtual community is unsafe and uncensored"

Wrong! I feel it censored. And I know I am not alone in that.

Posted at 6:33AM on Oct 31st 2007 by dandellion Kimban

12. I think that they are more referring to would-be, or potential users - perhaps to the very newest.

Posted at 6:35AM on Oct 31st 2007 by Tateru Nino

13. What's wrong with "unshakeable libertarian positions"?

For some of us, "libertarian" and "civil rights" are rather good things, so long as we are talking about consenting adults.

Posted at 7:05PM on Oct 31st 2007 by Disappointed