Second Life Chronicles: Charging for Updates?!

Ever since the introduction of mesh to Second Life creators have been working tirelessly to bring the very best of mesh bodies, heads and body parts to SL. However as a result of their work they are constantly improving upon their products and in most cases charging quite a hefty sum.

Now I don't mind shelling out hard earned $L's for great product. In fact in the early days of mesh I paid over $3,000L for a mesh head and at the time it was the best in Second Life. However, a few years later that exact same head....... same EVERYTHING, even down to the name was upgraded to smoother mesh and more refined lines. Now you'd think that this 2.0 version of the product would be a free update to those who already paid the 3k+ fee for the original but no...... they called it a "new" product and charged full price for it.  I of course did not buy the upgraded/updated version and never wore the original again. As a person who posts literally hundreds of photos online of my various avatar looks you won't see a single photo or mention of that product or its designer. Their loss.

I have seen the same in a few bodies as well. Same old story..... you pay several thousand L's for a body and shortly after they release an update and charge for it. This is not good customer support. And as before I eventually stop supporting that designer.

Now there are some designers that 100% support their product no matter how many times they upgrade them. Maitreya, Slink, Catwa and more. They charge allot for superior product but they also update for life. Because of this integrity these designers have loyal customers who come back for anything new they release and are quick to tell all their friends about how much they love their products. These creators understand the value of their customers.

Now I know this may come off as complaining and if you think that.... you're correct. I am indeed complaining. I work hard for my money both in SL and RL. If I buy an expensive product like a mesh body or head I expect the designer to stand behind their product 100%. If they design a product, charge allot for it, get other designers to create mesh clothing for it which we buy only to shortly after change the product slightly along with all the clothing and addons that come with it then we as the customers are stuck with a product that no longer gets any support. That's the point.

So before laying down a large sum for that next mesh body, head or addon... pause a moment. Do some due diligence and see if they offer life time support of that product. If they have a history of upgrading then charging for it..... reconsider your purchase. In the end it is our money that does the the loudest talking to these types of content creators.

SPANKED Mitsu Femboy Skin

The Mitsu Femboy Skin is part of a new SPANKED Economy line of skins. All the quality at a fraction of the price. It works with all Omega Applier ready products like Maitreya, Slink, Sking, Belleza, Catya, Lelutka and more.

Included in this pack:
1 Skin with Brows
1 Skin without Brows
1 Skin with Nipples
1 Skin without Nipples
Omega Body and face appliers

This skin can be found on my marketplace store at: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/SPANKED-Skins-Mitsu-FemBoy/18351848

New Muscle from SPANKED

The Muscle Skins are part of a new SPANKED Economy line of skins. All the quality at a fraction of the price. It works with all Omega Applier ready products like Maitreya, Slink, Sking Amasonia muscle body, Belleza, Catya, Lelutka and more. 

This skin is for those who want a subtle and smooth muscle definition without the vein popping steroid look. Look for them on the SPANKED Second Life MarketPlace store.

New Economy Kine of Skins from SPANKED

New skin release from SPANKED!
The Elana, Astrid & Bianca Skins are part of a new SPANKED Economy line of skins. All the quality at a fraction of the price. It works with all Omega Applier ready products like Maitreya, Slink, Sking, Belleza, Catya, Lelutka and more.

Grab yours today on the Marketplace at:
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/SPANKED-Skins-Astrid/17129206
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/SPANKED-Skins-Bianca/17134240
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/SPANKED-Skins-Elana/17125035

SPANKED Skins for Second Life

Back before mesh bodies were available only a handful of skin makers made skins for implants. SPANKED was one of them. Well now you can get some of the classic hand drawn skins as well as newer models on the Second Life Marketplace for your mesh body, hands, feet, head and breast implants. Visit the SPANKED Marketplace store at SPANKED Marketplace and click the "Sort by: Newest" option to skip past the REALLY old stuff. Search our skins and get then for more then 50% off what they use to be. Also check out our fashion line while your there. All skins and clothing come with Omega Appliers.

Attention Magazine Photo Shoot

Recently I was contacted by the amazing photographer Rachel Swallows to be a feature model in a "Creative Avatar" theme for Attention Magazine January 2019 Vol 1. I was asked to pick out a bunch of my favorite avatars and these are the ones that made the cut. I even made the cover! Check out Attention Magazine... it's amazing!

Goodbye Tumblr, Hello Flickr.... again.

So it's been over a month since my last blog and as some of you may know Tumblr enacted a few new rules that basically stripped away (no pun intended) an artists right to post nudity. Therefore I have been slowly transferring all my Second Life nude and kink photo art to Flickr. To view any of my adult art you'll need to be a member and turn on the adult options. If you know of any other media where I can share my art please post the link below. Here's the link to my Flickr page. Keep the wonderful comments coming and thank you again for all your support.

Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/61904960@N04/