i agree , it could also be used as a premium plus perk as well. but the presence of mature content poses significant challenges for users across SL Implementing an option button for mature content is crucial in promoting a safer SL environment. This feature would empower users to customize their experiences by filtering out or not, explicit material, thereby protecting users and fostering healthier interactions between all users...ty

Alternative idea, introduce a rating of avatars as children similar to the scripted agent flag and then hide all profiles from them and only allow them to visit G regions. It is much, much more irritating to see child avatars in adult sims than to see adult profiles elsewhere.

I’d solve this more simply. For users who have adult region access enabled on the client side, I would automatically categorize their profile as adult. For those whose client doesn’t have adult content enabled, I’d restrict the entire profile’s visibility. A profile can contain not only images, but also textual adult information - descriptions, group names. A user categorized as a child shouldn’t be shown profiles where, for example, someone is displaying their sexual habits, posting a BDSM test, or sharing links to their nude pictures. For profiles categorized as adult, the blurring function could provide a complete solution for the whole profile.

in the interim of all the ideas proposed, a simple step would be when adding the image being used in profiles (especially that first in your face one) a check box that rates it 'Adult' which in some cases is a huge misnomer as many of them are very XXX rated, could mean that the profile opens, and a nice overlay is over the picture and it states ADULT CONTENT click to proceed - then based on your settings you can either see it as someone who has adult checked or you can't especially if you only have G as this is a grid that allows 16 year olds, not everyone here is 18+ then there can be no situations where anyone is shocked or offended by the visuals. If the picture does not have an overlay and is adult in content it can then be flagged.

I'm a bit irritated by this. One of the remarks the Gwyneth Llewelyn makes seems pertinent to me. Are we really heading for a system that is so sanitized and protected that no-one takes the responsibility to consider HOW their profile or general appearance will be regarded by others?

It seems a "no-brainer" that profiles should be rated as many other aspects of SL are and as a consequence a person's decision/ability to access such ratings can be set via their account. That, surely would solve such issues.

By and large we are responsible adults, or we are supposed to be here.

I for one have never understood why it is that violence and gore should be considered suitable for a child yet sex is taboo. In my opinion both should be.

We have surely outgrown such taboos? Personally I find the bloody violence of most online gaming content to be utterly foul, but maybe my preferences are skewed?

I'm all for this, because people will always be people and those who come here for adult things, will always want to try and put adult/sexual material in their profile. This will allow them protection from unnecessary troubles that could have been avoided if said people/person(s) did not look at their profile or searched for the profile, in order to report anything they don't approve of.

This means less people having less power over someone else, and i like people having less power over others, because giving someone too much power means they can misuse it.

Is it tedious? Yes to some people, is it protection? Yes to several people.

With this, you can have your info censored to those who don't want to see it and have protection for yourself, so that way you won't offend people and get your account on hold, or banned, because you decided you wanted to visit a sim you don't go on. Rather it be a shopping sim, or a temporary sim, because friends.

People can be on the fence about this, but this will be less restrictive in a world that has too many restrictions and keep people happy.

So, here's the thing.. You can advertise your stuff, talk about rates and what not all while being G rated. You do not have to go into detail, have NSFW pictures and language on your profile to still talk about Adult things.

There is no need for adult pictures and language on your profile. YOu can say you are an escort, post your rates and even have links to your BDSM test, F- list and what not and still have a G profile.

As someone who is predominantly but not always in the "Adult" sims (when I shop I pop into Moderate and General areas depending on where the stores are located) I do agree that profiles are one of those areas where it's easy to break TOS just by showing up... if your entire profile isn't sanitized.

I would suggest these things:

1) Add a secondary text field (with a selectable rating, M or A) for the "adult" portion of the main profile. If a person wants to include R or X rated profile information, they can put it here. The primary field would be PG, as would the profile picture, if you break that rule, LL gives you a time-out.

2) Add a flag for each pick, classified ad, and the RL section - 0 = PG - 1 = Moderate, 2 = Adult. Default to the content setting on the account, but if someone with an Adult account rating puts in a PG pick about a store, that should be allowed as long as the content matches the rating.

3) Based on the flags above, if someone's account is only set to see General content, they only see the PG sections. If they bump their account up to Moderate, allowing access to Moderate sims, they can see Moderate content in profiles also. If they set their account to Adult, allowing access to all sims, they also can see all content on a profile regardless of rating.

This is a two-tiered approach. One, it requires a Resident to be aware of what they put into their profile, and where it should 'fit' in regards to SL's ratings. And two, it also requires the profile viewer to make a conscious choice to allow content other than General (opt-in), so that no one is 'surprised' that they see lewd things in a profile.

This also means, if someone complains about a profile, their own settings come into play - if their account is set to see Adult content in SL, then complaining about seeing Adult content anywhere other than the primary profile/picture is a moot point.

(LL should follow the laws and guidelines of their home state as to what constitutes a PG, R, or X rating. If someone in a more restrictive location opts to see more than their community or government allows? that's on them.)

I feel like adult rated profiles should get big warnings that popup for those who don't want to see adult language and pictures and who want to experience secondlife without all the adult content and nsfw stuff. Maybe for those who have settings set so that they don't want to see and experience adult sims and content and such.

I don't really look at peoples profiles much due to some I've seen before looking downright disgusting and disturbing. Though to be fair if I look at someone's profile and they have vulgar language and disgusting images in their pick images and profile... then that is my own fault for being nosy in the first place and looking. That being said though I've met some great people that have bad things written in their profiles but they turn out to be awesome people anyway. So yes I think it is down to us whether we want to be nosy and profile check.