Failing rental revenue dooms historic Second Life sex sim

The notorious Hard Alley may be doomed by the faltering Second Life in-world economy - a shocking development for both militant protesters and forced urban roleplay fans who are likely to lose a formerly vital venue.

Hard Rust - the owner and mastermind of the Hard Alley experience for over 5 years - has been circulating a notecard warning that he can no longer cover his expenses from rentals and donations. Unless an investor with deep pockets steps forward soon, the sim is slated to close in early March.

We can only hope that well connected fanboys will prevail on their special Linden friends to save this historic site so that future generations of noobies can experience the finest Second Life has to offer. As this priceless artistic treasure's fate hangs in the balance the world looks toward "thought leaders" such as  Prokofy Neva and Dusan Writer for hope. Oh wait -- did they check out too?

After 5 years, Hard Alley can no longer cover expenses

The closing is the latest chapter in a series of sim shutdowns that threaten historic Second Life landmarks - and ultimately the viability of Linden Lab's virtual world. While Linden Lab is unwilling or unable to reduce land "tier" fees, virtual world entrepreneurs such as Mr. Hard Rust are increasingly hard pressed to cover their costs from revenue earned in the virtual economy. The economic pressures are intense, with regions running $295/month USD and Linden Lab showing little sign of cutting costs to stimulate demand. For all but the most wealthy, the long term outlook is grim.

After the sim is gone, how long will the Hard Alley web site last?

If the virtual sex and land rental business is failing to cover expenses, what is left for the Lab? More importantly, where will the Hard Alley Reform School and School Girls Gone Bad inmates be housed?

#Occupy2012 video documents live manifestation of Prophetseer Emeritus

"Turn off your TVs for a start"

Featuring a healthy dose of pepper spray - which sources on the UC Davis campus recently learned is basically a food product - the latest Rap News release from TheJuiceNews continues Robert Foster's grand tradition of "turning bollocks-news into socio-poetic/comedic analyses which everyone can relate to and understand".

TheJuiceNews regulars Terrence Moonseed and General Baxter are interviewed early in the coverage followed by an unforgettable Anonymous human megaphone mic check. But the highlight of the coverage is likely to provide a near religious experience for linguistic students as we learn that Noam Chomsky is capable of a doing a very good Chomsky impression. Who could have guessed?

BabyDoll's TAUNT MURDER MYSTERY - Win L$10,000 !!!

Rating: PG-13 for gore and mature themes.
What: Crack the case and you could win L$10,000!
Duration: 2 Hours with Friends
When: Mystery and Contest starts October 7th and ends November 1st @ noon SLT.

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Pixeleen Mistral is dead and we must find out who killed her! Answer all 10 questions correctly, collect all 26 clues to solve the mystery, and join the Taunt Murder Mystery group to be entered into a L$10,000 drawing on November 1st at 7pm SLT. Play the game with friends to crack the case quickly! The entire mystery unfolds on Taunt sim.

The HUD can be found at Taunt starting October 7th.

**!! The first clue is inside the police department! !!**

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TAUNT MURDER MYSTERY is produced by BabyDoll's Sexy Lingerie. Game written and designed by BabyDoll LaFontaine. HUD and components scripted by Dreamstalker Xevious. Custom buildings constructed by Ramirez Falta. Plants by Lilith and Dolly Heart from the Heart Garden Centre.

A final big thank you to all our friends, customers and Taunt Village merchants for their continued support! Models for the game are dressed by BabyDoll's, Short & Sweet, and The Bimbo Cheerleaders.