Elanna Althouse took over Wili Clip's "newspaper" job after I left and I guess Sophina Starchild stuck her fingers into bigger pies... While Elanna wanted to write a piece for Wili on every Linden Gold Hunt kingdom...
Although our kingdom members are all equals, for the game's sake, my husband, Samael, is the "king" of DGAF (Don't Give A Fish). Oddly enough, he doesn't like SL (and needless to say, he doesn't even fish or hunt anymore for LGH). I did convince him to get the Deluxe rod on the quest once, and he still has it ...But since one of the many previous LGH server hacks, he has absolutely no desire to pick it back up. He also thinks "there's no point to SL because there are just about a billion other games that have WAY nicer graphics - that don't tax your computer, don't cost nearly as much money to play, and have WAY less drama and bullshit," LOL! He's adamant that if I were to ever go play WoW (or practically anything else), I'd be idolized because I'm actually female, LOL! ...However, I believe he still comes into SL for my sake, as I tenaciously refuse to give up something I'm addicted to, and as a gamer himself, he more than respects that. He will also pay for things and let me take the credit, he will make potions when we need them (if he can, or he just runs errands and buys them for us), and he will also step in to resolve matters (not just for me, but for the ppl I care about). ...You could call that leadership or love, depending on your perspective.
...Well, so, anyway... This is the conversation that Samael and Elanna had:
[2023/05/08 09:18] ਹȱƞ ƇƸяתߎɳŋøϟ (JonCernunnos): Hello
[2023/05/08 09:18] Elanna Althouse: (busy response): HI :) writing :) go ahead and send your NC, I'm fine with that, and if you need a NC from me with questions, can I send it to when you are offline? Leave a message. thanks :) *or I fell asleep lol*
[2023/05/08 09:18] ਹȱƞ ƇƸяתߎɳŋøϟ (JonCernunnos): You said you needed kingdom leaders to IM you?
[2023/05/08 09:18] Elanna Althouse: getting your NC :)
[2023/05/08 09:19] ਹȱƞ ƇƸяתߎɳŋøϟ (JonCernunnos): Actually
[2023/05/08 09:19] Elanna Althouse: yes
[2023/05/08 09:19] ਹȱƞ ƇƸяתߎɳŋøϟ (JonCernunnos): I have an out of the box answer for everything
[2023/05/08 09:19] Elanna Althouse: ok?
[2023/05/08 09:19] ਹȱƞ ƇƸяתߎɳŋøϟ (JonCernunnos): Just let them know they can IM me or wife with any/all questions and we'll be happy to answer everything
[2023/05/08 09:20] Elanna Althouse: ok.
[2023/05/08 09:20] ਹȱƞ ƇƸяתߎɳŋøϟ (JonCernunnos): Great. Thank you. Have a nice day!
[2023/05/08 09:20] Elanna Althouse: you too
After some time, Elanna also IMed me:
[2023/05/21 03:26] Elanna Althouse: Hey sweetie,one-of-the DGAF-kingdom-members (name crossed out name for privacy reasons)said I should send you the questions for the Kingdom article :)
[2023/05/21 03:26] Second Life: secondlife:///app/agent/b788a7ea-1b27-4395-8ad8-b7144d302623/about has given you this notecard:
secondlife:///app/inventory/db7d0c79-69fa-077d-be9d-0c46dd54c376/select?name=Kingdom%20of%20DGAF%20%28Don%27t%20Give%20A%20Fish%29%3A%20JonCernunnos%20Resident
Do you want to keep it? "Mute" will block all future offers or messages from secondlife:///app/agent/b788a7ea-1b27-4395-8ad8-b7144d302623/about.
[2023/05/21 03:27] ℳαʝɨҟᐺɨӽڠɳ (MajikVixen Lorefield): We want all readers to IM us with these questions so we can be more personal. Thank you
[2023/05/21 03:27] ℳαʝɨҟᐺɨӽڠɳ (MajikVixen Lorefield): You should print that
[2023/05/21 03:27] Elanna Althouse: ok, that is what your hubby said too. :) Eden told me to send it you :)
[2023/05/21 03:28] Elanna Althouse: ok I will print that :)
[2023/05/21 03:28] ℳαʝɨҟᐺɨӽڠɳ (MajikVixen Lorefield): Ok, thanks
[2023/05/21 03:30] Elanna Althouse: Oh and the questions won't be included lol. I am just going to tell them to im for more questions. I can't list the questions alone. :) have a great day Majik :)
[2023/05/21 03:30] ℳαʝɨҟᐺɨӽڠɳ (MajikVixen Lorefield): Great, thank you
[2023/05/21 03:30] Elanna Althouse: yvw :)
[2023/05/21 03:33] Elanna Althouse: ...btw, I don't have to put the article about your kingdom out on wili's blog at all. just fyi. my big articles go on my own blog, and I link from wili's blog.[2023/05/21 03:34] Elanna Althouse: if you wanted an article.... but wanted nothing to do with his blog, I can do that too. just fyi. :) have a great day :)[2023/05/21 03:34] ℳαʝɨҟᐺɨӽڠɳ (MajikVixen Lorefield): It's fine to put our answer in whatever LGH kingdom blog... Just, that's our answer, lol[2023/05/21 03:34] Elanna Althouse: ok :) just wanted you to know you have an option :)
Now... It wasn't to say that we're not appreciative of being included in an event like this. It's actually that:
- We want to be a bit more personal with everyone:
- Wouldn't you feel more motivated if you got ALL your questions answered personally, straight from the horse's mouth, rather than getting it from ...a website?
- If we're all on the same page, goals can be achieved much better. In business and sales, they teach you that a personal approach and relating to the potential customer is way more successful... why the fuck wouldn't it be for a kingdom as well?
- And on an even more personal note ...Although I respect Wili as the creator of my favorite game... I can't say that I agree with him on ALL his decisions. In fact, based on my personal experience with the matter: fuck his newspapers. And although I also think I respect Elanna (from the little interaction we've had and the information I've received), I'd much rather have the Google clicks on my blog, TYVM ...I mean, makes sense, right? Our kingdom, our land (so far, anyway)... and so... my blog. *shrugs* ...Oh yeah, and fuck Wili's newspapers! xD \m/
- Drawing attention or bragging is unnecessary:
- ...I can't seem to be successful at spraying attention-be-gone all the time, tho. I mean, I'm not gonna say this shit publicly in SL, but like, you clicked and came here, of your own free will to my territory ...and I always rock the first amendment and piss on discrimination... so... LOL! You take your own responsibility for wearing Majik-colored glasses and either revel in my personal honesty or just fuck right back off to your fake-ass world of shiny ppl, delusions of control, and unicorns! xD \m/ ♥
- It's human nature, unfortunately, to pick on and tear apart successful ppl out of jealousy. We are a sanctuary so very far away from all that shit. You only give things power when you acknowledge them. And if you don't put it in your mind, it doesn't matter. Instead, focus on and acknowledge the good, and the universe gives you MORE of that. So why waste your time with negativity? ...Because you're not intelligent enough to think differently? Come on, now, that's silly. I believe in you! -Anyone who can function in SL is smart and creative! You deserve to think better and attract the best out of any life!
- Understandably, we're a bit cautious. I mean, anyone can join any kingdom. Even undesirables like alt spies or trouble-makers, for example. We can definitely have them booted, but we wish to keep that bullshit down to a minimum.
However, to give credit where it is due, I will share with you Elanna's thought-provoking NC:
"I'm on a thrilling quest to write the ultimate series of articles about Kingdoms, and I'd be ecstatic to feature every kingdom!
"And just a little heads-up: if I don't receive the required goodies from you, I'll simply copy the info from your kingdom's web page and add a teeny-tiny note saying that the kingdom chose to skip the party and not participate in the article. Thanks, and let's make this an unforgettable article together!
"Elanna"
Followed by her open-ended questions... which I guess I will attempt to very unfairly answer, with the disclaimer that: I actually think you'd get better responses if you did IM one of us:
- How does the Kingdom of DGAF (Don't Give A Fish) embrace its laid-back, carefree philosophy for its members?
- Weighing the triage of real problems versus first world problems.
- Being grateful. You need to eat protein and ruffage to live. You don't need gravy ...But gravy is always nice to have!
- If you aren't nagging ppl all the time and aren't up their ass constantly, they're more willing to open up to you and work with you on common goals. This is called trust and respect. And, ye gawds, I think SL could certainly use more of it!
- Encouragement, encouragement, encouragement... Positive thinking... and anything else anyone wants to share with the rest of the class. We're open to discussion with all ... or not. We DGAF. Just be happy and don't stress!
- What inspired you to establish the Kingdom of DGAF, and how has it evolved since its inception?
- Samael saw how unhappy I was in RL, having been used and backstabbed as a long-time co-leader of Queen's new Potheads, and so he thought he'd lead me into another door of opportunity by his "stop giving a fuck" idea of a kingdom.
- Samael got some of his idea from my old bulk potion maker.
- We didn't expect to get any members. I was okay with being the only active member in the kingdom. But the old bulk potion maker stepped in to teach us some things. To my surprise, some also saw how I helped run the reincarnated Potheads and followed me to DGAF ... Just like most of them followed Adena to Nutty Bunch, previously. Plus, we have picked up random awesomes along this yellow brick road too.
- Can you discuss the absence of group politics and the unique approach to communication within your kingdom?
- Politics ...If she's a witch, she floats. If she drowned, she was innocent... Who the fuck needs all that high school popularity prom queen and king + class president, absolute drama bullshit? Did anyone else pay attention in high school and actually read George Orwell? ...No? Oh, well. I'll be over here with everybody else, not giving one fucking fish!
- Why not take risks and think outside the box?
- Real leaders lead by example. And real leaders don't influence or motivate others, it's actually quite the opposite, in that others influence and motivate the leaders.
- IMs are on a desireable basis, they're not forced. Sometimes the shit that goes on in groups feels really obligatory, and then ppl lose interest for various reasons ...Fuck all that.
- We just... Don't give a fuck about any of that unless our kingdom members do. For example, I stopped giving a fuck about RPG jobs, but one of our members explained that they really wanted it... so we tried it... aren't sorry... and are grateful for any ideas from anyone who also DGAF.
- How do the members of the Kingdom of DGAF support one another, without any formal group structure?
- How does anyone with a formal group support one another? Is everyone really engaged all the time, or is it just a bunch of ultimatums and bullshit?
- Direct IMs make it easy to tell what actually matters.
- We value integrity ...We just DGAF if anyone else doesn't have it, and we'll keep on showing them how it's done.
- How do you ensure that the kingdom's tax earnings are channeled back into LGH for the benefit of all?
- Take care of the kingdom, and the kingdom takes care of itself.
- An alliance here and there may help *cough-coughs about Royal Fishdom + Nutty Bunch, Shark Isle + Unity, and Potheads + ...* ...yeah, IDK. Those SL Amazons and Wal-Marts sure are taking care of the LGH economy, aren't they? And they seem to get stupid jealous when the little mom and pop shops not only survive the pandemic but thrive. ...Hmm. Makes you think.
- How do you recruit new members and maintain the relaxed, chill atmosphere of the Kingdom of DGAF?
- Usually someone will ask one of us about it. We don't push it onto anyone. The right ppl will come along when they're ready. Nobody needs their time wasted.
- Out of respect for our current members, new members are usually discussed with current members, beforehand.
- If a new member joins without having talked with any of us, we will reach out to them and follow thru with previously mentioned points.
- If they're unresponsive and seem like an alt spy or otherwise disrespectful twat, they're booted. No qualms.
- As for me, personally, I'll take quality over quantity any day. But I'm also not judgmental... It's fun to teach someone who really wants to learn and is motivated! Newbie or oldbie. ...I can't speak for any of the other members, tho. They're equals and individuals. You'd have to ask them, if you can figure out who they are. ;)
- What are some memorable moments and achievements the Kingdom of DGAF has experienced?
- These stories are more meant for a personal discussion, really. They involve rules and not giving a fuck, a lot ...I'm actually referencing hilarious entertainment that shouldn't be divulged publicly... LMAO
- Well... Ok... here's a very short tidbit... Samael took one of our fishing rod flags and attached it to his penis area... and then scripted it to twitch. Bwahahaha! ...You may have one too, when you join. xD
- How do you envision the future growth and development of the Kingdom of DGAF while maintaining its laid-back character?
- Gravy.
- What unique qualities set the Kingdom of DGAF apart from other kingdoms in the Cyber Society?
- If it's not obvious by now, then I DGAF on providing an answer. :p
- How does your kingdom's carefree attitude contribute to the larger Cyber Society community?
- IDK... but it's certainly entertaining, isn't it? ...Wait, what? It's not? Maybe you weren't playing the game correctly, then... or, maybe we just DGAF. Either way... *shrug* :p
