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-[[:start|Home]] - [[avatars:start|Shork! Product Page]] - [[cafe:start|Shork Cafe]] - [[menu|Menu]] - [[the cafe|The Cafe]] - [[our team|Our Team]] - [[today special|Today Special]] - [[miscellaneous|Miscellaneous]] \\
+Note:\\
+  - This page is  rated "PG" / "PG13".
+  - Pages beginning with "Avatars" located under the "Shork Industries" / "Avatars" section are rated "PG" / "PG13"unless stated differently in their header.
+  - All other pages located under the Shork Industries" / "Avatars" section are rated "Adult" unless stated differently in their header.
+  - Treat all pages outside the Shork Industries" / "Avatars" section as "Adult" unless stated differently in their header. Viewers discretion is advised.
 ====== Welcome to the Shork Group ======
-We are the Shork Group, the parent organization of the following virtual nonentities:
+Welcome to the Shork Group – your gateway to a world of virtual wonders!
-  * [[avatars:start|Shork Industries]], the commissioning group behind the Shork Industries "Freebie Full Perm Avatars" for OpenSim and Second Life.
-  * [[cafe:start|Shork Cafe]],  the new Cafe in your town. We offer Shark approved foods and beverages - and our icecream is legendary.
-  * [[lifestyle:start|Shork Lifestyle Boutique]], also known as "Shork Tattoo & Piercing" or "Biodoll Studio". We offer Tattoos, Piercings, Branding, Scaring, Biting and so much more!
-Overall, we're very visitor friendly: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKzsbUtlHR4|Stay a while, stay forever!]]
+Discover the diverse entities under the Shork Group umbrella, each designed to elevate your virtual experience:
-Where to find us inside OpenSim? \\
+  * [[avatars:start|Shork Industries]]: Unleashing creativity with our "Freebie Full Perm Avatars" for both OpenSim and Second Life.
-Easy: In-World, open the Map, and paste the following to "search by name":\\
+  * [[cafe:start|Shork Cafe]]: Your go-to destination for Shark-approved foods and legendary ice cream.
-Shork Cafe\\
+  * [[lifestyle:start|Shork Lifestyle Boutique]]: Embark on a journey of self-expression with Tattoos, Piercings, Branding, Scarring and more at our boutique known as "Shork Tattoo & Piercing" or "Biodoll Studio."
-Then teleport there. Or:\\
-In chat, paste the following link, press enter, and then click it: //[[hop://login.osgrid.org/Shork%20Cafe/148/153/23]]// \\
-As a final option, go to our OpenSimWorld page: [[https://opensimworld.com/hop/90639|Shork Cafe]] and use their options to come to us.
-You still wonder in which way we are different? What services we offer?
+"Visitor-friendly" is an understatement at Shork Group:  [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKzsbUtlHR4|Stay a while, stay forever!]]
-  * Friendly staff of predatory species - for the extra bit of adventure!
-  * Own production & local sourcing for most of our products.
+Finding us in OpenSim is a breeze:
-  * Pet-Friendly both as employers as well as in all our localities - after all, some might be our relatives!
-  * Professional Tattoo, Piercing, Rubberization, Branding and Biting services in our Beauty Studios
+  * On the OSGrid, open the Map, search for "Shork Cafe," and teleport directly.
-  * Multifunction spaces, which can be requested for events & parties.
+  * In chat, use [[hop://login.osgrid.org/Shork%20Cafe/148/153/23]] to teleport instantly to our location.
-  * We offer, occasionally or upon request:
+  * Visit our OpenSimWorld page at [[https://opensimworld.com/hop/90639|Shork Cafe]] for more teleportation options.
-    * marriage- and family-counselling sessions,
-    * Yoga classes,
+Why are we different? Here's a sneak peek:
-    * "Run for your Life" fitness program,
-    * game-evenings with prizes ( like being permitted to go home )
+  * A friendly staff boasting members of predatory species for that extra bit of adventure.
-    * Transparent production and operation - Take a tour after signing our worry-free NDA!
+  * Locally sourced and self-produced goods for a unique and delightful experience.
+  * Pet-friendly environments – after all, some of us might consider them family!
+  * Professional beauty services in our Studios – Tattoos, Piercings, Rubberization, Branding, and Biting.
+  * Versatile spaces available for events, parties, and more.
+  * Additional offerings like
+     * marriage and family counseling,
+     * yoga classes,
+     * fitness programs ("Run for your Life" and "Swim for your Life"),
+     * entertaining game nights with exciting prizes (such as being allowed to go home).
+     * Transparent production and operations – take a worry-free tour after signing our NDA!
+Come join the Shork Group – where every virtual moment becomes extraordinary!
 ====== Shork-Friendly Places in OpenSim ======
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 ====== Note on Second Life ======
-Second Life is a beautiful platform. When you just want to meet huge numbers of strangers hoping to find new friends and explore weird places, well, then Second Life is a good choice. Though you need to be aware Second Life is not a dating platform. It's been a common joke since years that people mix up Second Life and Tinder regularly.
+In contemplating the digital landscape, Second Life emerges as a visually appealing platform, particularly for those seeking vast social interactions and the exploration of diverse environments. It offers an avenue to encounter numerous strangers with the anticipation of forming new connections. It is worth noting, however, that Second Life is not explicitly designed for dating, dispelling the occasional jest that confuses its purpose with platforms like Tinder.
-When you want your own piece of land, your place to meet and hang out with friends, a place to learn and have fun, OpenSim is the better choice.\\
-====== Why doe we at Shorks no longer support Second Life? ======
+Yet, for those inclined towards creating their own virtual sanctuary, a space for socializing with friends and fostering learning experiences, OpenSim (actually: OpenSimulator) presents itself as the superior choice. With negligible land prices, even the option to self-host ones own demesne, and an array of expansive features, OpenSim provides a canvas where possibilities extend beyond the confines of other virtual realms.
+====== Shorks' Decision to Shift Support Away from Second Life ======
-The day we needed help and asked for it, we got kicked in the asses and were told that it was all our own fault and that they couldn't be bothered to check or verify their own assumptions against reality.\\
+{{ ::sl_bye-bye_001.jpg?direct&600|}} Encountering one day a situation where we needed assistance, we were met with dismissal and a refusal to validate assumptions against the real world. This perceived lack of accountability included unwarranted permabans issued without warning, explanation, or recourse, even on the first instance of trouble. We find this counterproductive. \\
-Permabanning people for the acts of others, without warning, without explanation, without recourse and right on the first occurrence of any type of trouble?
+It appears that Second Life's default approach to challenges involves swift permabans, perhaps influenced by past decisions that led to complex situations for the parent company. While we understand the legal constraints, such an approach seems to prioritize suspicion-based actions over comprehensive issue resolution, a strategy successfully implemented by the Kitely Grid in OpenSim. This shift has transformed Second Life from the supportive platform of the past into just another social media outlet primarily concerned with shareholder satisfaction or a good standing with  more and more radicalized "conservative" groups.
-We think that counterproductive. \\
-But it's the go-to-solution in Second Life as the parent company gave itself a load of headaches with various decisions in the past that created quixotic situations. This - to a degree understandably, given USA laws - means it's more easy for them to permaban users on suspicion than to to actually solve the issues by preventing certain types of materials in certain types of regions. Something which, by the way, the Kitely Grid in OpenSim does seem to manage. So it is not about it being generally impossible.\\
-Maybe hard, maybe not 100% reliable, but Linden Labs seems to have dropped all hopes to help people improve, turning it from the supportive plattform my friends described it to me for years, into just another social media platform that does not care for anything other than the happiness of their shareholders.\\
-Sad, that.\\
-That is why we support OpenSim. We're sorry for all the creators we will never buy again from as they are working only in Second Life.
+This shift prompted our support for OpenSim. While we regret losing connections with creators exclusive to Second Life, we recognize that OpenSim, despite being less business-oriented, provides alternatives. Kitely Grid, for instance, offers a comprehensive marketplace with a system ensuring artists' rights, albeit only within the Kitely Grid ecosystem. Other alternatives, like Paypal-based market systems, enable the direct purchase of objects in OpenSim, potentially minimizing costs and conversion losses, offsetting the heightened risk of illegal copies.
-We understand that OpenSim as a whole is not inducive to businesses. Kitely Grid offers a comprehensive marketplace with a basic system to ensure artists rights are observed - limiting the products to Kitely, but still an option. There are enough alternatives, such as Paypal-based market systems which send  copies of the objects into OpenSim. Then, an object wouldn't cost 500 L$, but , say, a dollar. Or maybe two dollar. Or maybe less, as the vendor gets the money directly and not converted through the everfluent market rates of Linden$, thus having to offset conversion losses.\\
-We don't have the answers here. For the most part, we at Shork just agree that it is sad how things have turned out and we agree that, when nobody changes anything, nothing ever will change. \\
+Acknowledging the existence of disruptive individuals, we prefer to focus on the cooperative ones. At Shork, we share the sentiment that the current state of affairs is disheartening, and we recognize the need for change. Therefore, we have chosen to be proactive in shaping a more positive environment.\\
-And so we we decided to change things.\\
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+With kind regards\\
+Ms. White\\
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 "Be the change that you wish to see in the world." — Mahatma Gandhi\\
 "यत् परिवर्तनं भवन्तः जगति द्रष्टुम् इच्छन्ति तत् भवतु।" — महात्मा गांधी \\
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 "Khalani kusintha komwe mukufuna kuwona padziko lapansi." — Mahatma Gandhi\\
 "በአለም ላይ ማየት የምትፈልገው ለውጥ ሁን።" - ማህተመ ጋንዲ\\
-"היה השינוי שאתה רוצה לראות בעולם." - מהטמה גנדי
+"היה השינוי שאתה רוצה לראות בעולם." - מהטמה גנדי\\
 "كن أنت التغيير الذي تتمنى أن تراه في العالم." - مهاتما غاندي
+----
+====== NOM ======
+The Shork Group actively supports NOM - "Nations of Oceans and More".\\
+{{ ::nom-flag.png?600 |}}
+//Nations of Oceans and More (NOM)//
+**Introduction**
+Welcome to the world of Nations of Oceans and More (NOM), a pioneering organization dedicated to the holistic protection and preservation of our planet. Endorsed and supported by the Shork Group, NOM is the first and only truly "whole Earth-centric" organization, emphasizing the interconnectedness of our oceans, lands, and all lifeforms. Represented by a UN-Blue flag featuring a stylized cute shark in white, NOM symbolizes the significance of our oceans and the diverse species that inhabit them.
+**Our Mission**
+NOM is committed to ensuring that no lifeform or biosphere faces extinction. We believe in the intrinsic value of every species and ecosystem on Earth. With a focus on sustainable coexistence and environmental stewardship, NOM actively works to protect and preserve our planet's rich biodiversity.
+**Our Work**
+NOM serves as a global network, connecting volunteers and experts from various sapient species to explore, research, and protect different regions of the world. Our teams collect vital data on climate, social conditions, and habitat suitability, providing invaluable insights for conservation efforts. Notably, Shork Cafe founders began their journeys as NOM explorers, gathering crucial information to aid in the establishment of our operations in diverse locations.
+**Supporting Integration and Collaboration**
+Understanding the complexities of integrating various species into human society, NOM supports initiatives that promote unobtrusive and harmonious coexistence. We facilitate information flow between different interest groups, aiding social projects and interbreeding programs. Through NOM's efforts, beastfolk who work at crossbreeding stations receive specialized training and support to ensure successful integration and breeding partnerships.
+**Why Support NOM?**
+Supporting NOM means contributing to a global effort to protect our planet and its inhabitants. By promoting sustainable practices, fostering biodiversity, and encouraging collaboration between species, NOM plays a crucial role in securing a healthier future for all. We invite you to join us in this mission, supporting NOM and the Shork Group in our shared vision of a thriving, interconnected world.
+Together, let's ensure that every corner of our planet remains vibrant and full of life. Your support for NOM is a step towards a brighter, more sustainable future for generations to come.
+//For more information on NOM and how you can get involved, please visit our website or contact us directly.//  \\
+Thank you for your support!

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