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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. |
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| ====== Welcome to the Shork Group ====== | ====== Welcome to the Shork Group ====== |
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| 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! | |
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| 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: |
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| 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. | |
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| 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|this link]] to teleport instantly. |
| * 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! |
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| | Come join the Shork Group – where every virtual moment becomes extraordinary! |
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| ====== Shork-Friendly Places in OpenSim ====== | ====== Shork-Friendly Places in OpenSim ====== |
| 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. | 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. |
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| Yet, for those inclined towards creating their own virtual sanctuary, a space for socializing with friends and fostering learning experiences, OpenSim presents itself as the superior choice. With negligible land prices and an array of expansive features, OpenSim provides a canvas where possibilities extend beyond the confines of traditional virtual realms. | 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 ====== | ====== Shorks' Decision to Shift Support Away from Second Life ====== |
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| In our quest for assistance, we faced challenges that were met with dismissal and a refusal to validate assumptions against real-world scenarios. This lack of accountability included unwarranted permabans issued without warning, explanation, or recourse, even on the first instance of trouble. We find this counterproductive. | {{ ::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. \\ |
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| 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 our friends once described into just another social media outlet primarily concerned with shareholder satisfaction. | 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. |
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| 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. | 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. |
| 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.\\ | 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.\\ |
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| With kind regards | With kind regards\\ |
| Ms. White | Ms. White\\ |
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| "Be the change that you wish to see in the world." — Mahatma Gandhi\\ | "Be the change that you wish to see in the world." — Mahatma Gandhi\\ |
| "यत् परिवर्तनं भवन्तः जगति द्रष्टुम् इच्छन्ति तत् भवतु।" — महात्मा गांधी \\ | "यत् परिवर्तनं भवन्तः जगति द्रष्टुम् इच्छन्ति तत् भवतु।" — महात्मा गांधी \\ |
