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AsahinaKimi

(20,776 posts)
Fri Sep 6, 2013, 04:36 PM Sep 2013

THE IMVU DEMOCRATIC UNDERGROUND LOUNGE is now available...



imvu:JoinPublicRoom?room_instance_id=106186439-63














Once you down load the IMVU program you can go to chatrooms and type in the search box my name or simply copy and paste
this:
imvu:JoinPublicRoom?room_instance_id=106186439-63

into the address bar and it will take you to the chat room. Another way to get there is to go to this address:

http://www.imvu.com/rooms/?search_terms=democratic+underground

and click Join.
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THE IMVU DEMOCRATIC UNDERGROUND LOUNGE is now available... (Original Post) AsahinaKimi Sep 2013 OP
This is gonna be fun! Callmecrazy Sep 2013 #1
great, I just put in a DJ station for Mr. Scorpio.. AsahinaKimi Sep 2013 #2
Doing my duty... MrScorpio Sep 2013 #5
Astronomy is my passion. Callmecrazy Sep 2013 #3
IF you log on..I will install a telescope for you AsahinaKimi Sep 2013 #4
Cool! Thanks Kimi. Callmecrazy Sep 2013 #6
Updated Photo includes a stadge for the DJ station AsahinaKimi Sep 2013 #7
LadyFreedomReturns had just found the Dance floor!!! Lady Freedom Returns Sep 2013 #8
RUG discovers the OLIVE GARDEN SALAD BAR!! AsahinaKimi Sep 2013 #9
What a trippy place! rug Sep 2013 #10
The Lounge now has a KITTY! AsahinaKimi Sep 2013 #11
That's a monster of a cat. rug Sep 2013 #12
We are trying to come up with a name for him/her AsahinaKimi Sep 2013 #13
If it has a cat it is legit. nt awoke_in_2003 Sep 2013 #23
I used to be on there. Neoma Sep 2013 #14
Come back Neoma! AsahinaKimi Sep 2013 #15
I just figured out my username and password. Neoma Sep 2013 #16
good to see and meet you! AsahinaKimi Sep 2013 #17
People have GOT to come check this OUT! Lady Freedom Returns Sep 2013 #18
This puts an entirely new spin on DU.. AsahinaKimi Sep 2013 #19
To Everyone: See the Redhead with the tiger?? Lady Freedom Returns Sep 2013 #20
I need help please hibbing Sep 2013 #21
The room will always be open however AsahinaKimi Sep 2013 #22
Where is the moderator hot tub? awoke_in_2003 Sep 2013 #24
If we have the room, we could put in AsahinaKimi Sep 2013 #25
What, no stage? LeftOfSelf-Centered Sep 2013 #26
There is enough room at the DJ station AsahinaKimi Sep 2013 #29
just added a second guitar and amp! AsahinaKimi Sep 2013 #30
Well then, I'm sold. LeftOfSelf-Centered Sep 2013 #38
Nobody there but the cat right now. No hairballs or anyone passed out though. rug Sep 2013 #27
I am there right now, but not for long.. as AsahinaKimi Sep 2013 #31
How rude taterguy Sep 2013 #28
joking ? I can't tell nt steve2470 Sep 2013 #47
Nope taterguy Sep 2013 #60
I'm away for the weekend but when I get back I will set up an account and try Arcanetrance Sep 2013 #32
great, I think you will find it a fun place to sit and chat.. AsahinaKimi Sep 2013 #33
This message was self-deleted by its author steve2470 Sep 2013 #34
I saw you pop on and then you popped off.. AsahinaKimi Sep 2013 #35
This message was self-deleted by its author steve2470 Sep 2013 #39
I'm on. Neoma Sep 2013 #36
Great, I am heading there.. AsahinaKimi Sep 2013 #37
Thanks for the invite AsahinaKimi. I am old but willing to learn new things. Rebellious Republican Sep 2013 #40
There are many on IMVU AsahinaKimi Sep 2013 #41
dear DU Lounge denizens.... steve2470 Sep 2013 #42
Yes we got two nice and comphy Rocking Chairs AsahinaKimi Sep 2013 #43
Looks a lot like Second Life. malthaussen Sep 2013 #44
it is nt steve2470 Sep 2013 #45
SL is a bit different than IMVU.. AsahinaKimi Sep 2013 #46
Big hoo-hah in SL just now about alterations to the TOS... malthaussen Sep 2013 #49
Those who wish to be delvelopers can be .. AsahinaKimi Sep 2013 #50
the giant advantage to IMVU is it is much easier on graphics cards, SL taxes them severely nt steve2470 Sep 2013 #48
Drum Kit added, yes sirree! AsahinaKimi Sep 2013 #51
NOW YOU CAN HAVE SAX IN THE LOUNGE!!! AsahinaKimi Sep 2013 #52
laughs ! nt steve2470 Sep 2013 #53
Just so everyone knows I'm not being anti-social HarveyDarkey Sep 2013 #54
Are you sure? I heard people with Macs can log on AsahinaKimi Sep 2013 #55
No, I'm using Linux HarveyDarkey Sep 2013 #57
aww... AsahinaKimi Sep 2013 #58
can you use a wine emulator ? nt steve2470 Sep 2013 #56
This message was self-deleted by its author steve2470 Sep 2013 #59
Someone sent me an message asking why are we doing this... AsahinaKimi Sep 2013 #61
Don't worry yourself sick over it. Neoma Sep 2013 #62
+1 nt steve2470 Sep 2013 #63
+100000000000000 n/t From The Ashes Sep 2013 #65
Stop worrying... From The Ashes Sep 2013 #64
What the HECK!?!? MrScorpio Sep 2013 #66
Arigatou Scorpio san, mina... AsahinaKimi Sep 2013 #68
Just remember.... Lady Freedom Returns Sep 2013 #67
wth hibbing Sep 2013 #72
multi-tasking is good..... steve2470 Sep 2013 #75
HOO BOY AND HOWDY!! Skittles Sep 2013 #69
We were just thinking of you AsahinaKimi Sep 2013 #70
lol nt steve2470 Sep 2013 #71
awwwwwwwwwww Skittles Sep 2013 #73
^^ AsahinaKimi Sep 2013 #74
Yes, We have Fresh Popped Popcorn! AsahinaKimi Sep 2013 #76
the party :) steve2470 Sep 2013 #77
I never danced so good before hibbing Sep 2013 #78
Took a little break from work to check it out. progressoid Sep 2013 #79
LATE NIGHT PIZZA!!! AsahinaKimi Sep 2013 #80
Everything is better with Pizza. LeftOfSelf-Centered Sep 2013 #81
Cool place. Thanks for the invite Kimi!... Locut0s Sep 2013 #82
All you guys make it cool!! AsahinaKimi Sep 2013 #83
It was great fun hanging out with everyone. LeftOfSelf-Centered Sep 2013 #84
new pretty purple flowers, courtesy of Kimi steve2470 Sep 2013 #85
Yes, New plants and flowers! AsahinaKimi Sep 2013 #86
overall look AsahinaKimi Sep 2013 #87
I joined. In_The_Wind Sep 2013 #88
yay!! AsahinaKimi Sep 2013 #89
Hello LAZY BOYZ!! AsahinaKimi Sep 2013 #90
large variety of music to choose from :) steve2470 Sep 2013 #91
And what looks like... LeftOfSelf-Centered Sep 2013 #92
Woot Woot!! What a great idea! You're the best, Kimi! Bucky Sep 2013 #93
Thank you Kimi for starting it I enjoyed checking it out today Arcanetrance Sep 2013 #94
dart board and hammocks :) steve2470 Sep 2013 #95
new keyboard steve2470 Sep 2013 #96
This is all so cool yuiyoshida Sep 2013 #97
download the IMVU software (it's safe), register, and let Kimi or I know your username steve2470 Sep 2013 #98
band practice :) steve2470 Sep 2013 #99

Callmecrazy

(3,065 posts)
1. This is gonna be fun!
Fri Sep 6, 2013, 04:55 PM
Sep 2013

Kicked, rec'd, and bookmarked.

I'll bring my guitar and maybe we can start a band! Party time!

AsahinaKimi

(20,776 posts)
13. We are trying to come up with a name for him/her
Fri Sep 6, 2013, 07:55 PM
Sep 2013

Maybe we should do a Poll? heh.. We might even get a dog as well.

Neoma

(10,039 posts)
16. I just figured out my username and password.
Fri Sep 6, 2013, 09:11 PM
Sep 2013

Where the hell did I get the username Satioh? Can't even find out what the damn name means.

AsahinaKimi

(20,776 posts)
19. This puts an entirely new spin on DU..
Fri Sep 6, 2013, 10:48 PM
Sep 2013

being able to interact instantly, and chat...with each other. You can give out hugs..or even tackle someone like a linebacker. Dancing is a lot of fun, while listening to music! There is a choice of the music player, the Piano or for someone to play their own set of music, they bought from the IMVU music store.

Want to rest your weary feet? There are plenty of places to sit..Who knows, maybe one day we will install a hot tub.. if we can find the room!! The room is limited to 10 people, but more can be invited in. Mods are on duty, so any Republican trolls try to sneak in, they can be booted and even banned. If you have not tried this, its worth it once, right? Down load the program and follow the instructions above and come join us. The room will be open 24/7 so if you just want a place to go sit and talk with your friends, its perfect!

hibbing

(10,098 posts)
21. I need help please
Fri Sep 6, 2013, 11:04 PM
Sep 2013

Hi,
I'm logged in, where do I put the URL? When I clicked on the address in my browser I got some error, the chat rooms button on my IMVU home is locked, waaaa

Okay, someone helped me out, but now there is only one other person in there I think!

Peace

AsahinaKimi

(20,776 posts)
22. The room will always be open however
Sat Sep 7, 2013, 01:21 AM
Sep 2013

if its ten pm on the West Coast, than of course back east its much later.. so there may or maybe no one there. The thing is if you take a friend you can go there any time, and you will probably draw a crowd from other IMVU patrons. The room is for all the Duers and visitors so enjoy! I hope many of you will give it a try. The best time is around the afternoon for people to be there. If there is no one there you can always come find me, I will be around somewhere!

AsahinaKimi

(20,776 posts)
29. There is enough room at the DJ station
Sat Sep 7, 2013, 07:53 AM
Sep 2013

To set up a standing mic, which comes with a guitar. (Purchased!! )Now you could stand there and sing to your hearts content! SEE?

38. Well then, I'm sold.
Sat Sep 7, 2013, 11:32 AM
Sep 2013

I'll try and pop on after I've picked up some groceries (in RL ), hopefully it'll work out with the time difference.

AsahinaKimi

(20,776 posts)
31. I am there right now, but not for long.. as
Sat Sep 7, 2013, 08:18 AM
Sep 2013

I got up early to check some messages. Everything looking great, hope people stop by or hang out for a while!

Response to AsahinaKimi (Original post)

AsahinaKimi

(20,776 posts)
35. I saw you pop on and then you popped off..
Sat Sep 7, 2013, 11:14 AM
Sep 2013

Yesterday. You did not come back.. anyway
So hey, bring her along!

Response to AsahinaKimi (Reply #35)

steve2470

(37,457 posts)
42. dear DU Lounge denizens....
Sat Sep 7, 2013, 02:08 PM
Sep 2013

Last edited Sat Sep 7, 2013, 03:16 PM - Edit history (1)

Please just try this. If you don't like it, no worries.

Trying new things = keeps your mind alive, awake, refreshed, etc etc etc

AsahinaKimi

(20,776 posts)
46. SL is a bit different than IMVU..
Sat Sep 7, 2013, 04:15 PM
Sep 2013

For one, IMVU doesn't have the massive download that SL has. Secondly, rooms on SL have to be rented. If you buy a room on IMVU, and fill it with nice furniture, and you make it public you are the owner, and allow for moderators to help you run the room. Personally, I believe the Avatars are better looking than SL.

IMVU allows you to move, from jumping from spot to spot. On SL you can walk or fly.. but again, that comes with the massive download. IMVU can be pretty impressive. There are music players, or you can purchase music from the music store and set up your own music set. This music can be heard by all members in the room (Unless they chose to mute it.).

IMVU also has groups (Clubs you can join. Most interests are covered.) IMVU has a catalog from which to purchase items from with IMVU credits. There are two types of Credits. Promo credits, which you can earn, and regular credits which you can purchase. People will often times buy you items from your wish list. I have many times given credits to my friends who were low on credits, or had none.

malthaussen

(17,204 posts)
49. Big hoo-hah in SL just now about alterations to the TOS...
Sat Sep 7, 2013, 04:22 PM
Sep 2013

... it appears that LL are now claiming copyright over anything uploaded to SL, which naturally has the content creators in an uproar, and rightly so.

Is IMVU content user-created, or is that something that comes with the SL "massive download?" Almost everyone I know in SL does some custom content. Some of the skins, etc, are outstandingly realistic.

-- Mal

AsahinaKimi

(20,776 posts)
50. Those who wish to be delvelopers can be ..
Sat Sep 7, 2013, 05:19 PM
Sep 2013

There are two three times of developers. One type may take two separate items and put them together into one combination, and sell them.(Some of those credits go back to the original developer.) One can be a creator, which actually puts stuff together piece by piece and the original owner of the item. A third type of developer may take an item, like hair for example, and color it in their own special way and sell it in the catalog.

There is peer review process that takes place..making sure the items are suitable for purchase. AP items are so marked, because they are adult items. (For example some swim wear that might show a bit more than usual.) Developers after selling their items receive their credits 14 days after the sale. This gives the buyer a chance to ask for a refund if the item doesn't work.

Many people I know are developers and have made some rather nice extra change from selling their items. There has been no issues in regard to copy rights, for example, people have created Star Trek related items, from Star Ships to Uniforms and no one has complained to Paramount about it.

 

HarveyDarkey

(9,077 posts)
54. Just so everyone knows I'm not being anti-social
Sat Sep 7, 2013, 06:35 PM
Sep 2013

The program only works with windoze. Those of us not using it can't get in.

AsahinaKimi

(20,776 posts)
58. aww...
Sat Sep 7, 2013, 06:44 PM
Sep 2013

Yeah, awwws sorry. I am pretty sure Mac users can log on to IMVU. So, for those of you who have Mac's you are good to go!

Response to AsahinaKimi (Original post)

AsahinaKimi

(20,776 posts)
61. Someone sent me an message asking why are we doing this...
Sat Sep 7, 2013, 09:28 PM
Sep 2013

Seriously, I want to state that we are not trying to take anything from DU, but rather to enhance the experience with a bit of fun. We are not stealing members away, we just want people to have some where to go and relax and have some fun in the virtual world. If in fact people think this is a very bad idea, I will gladly erase the entire thing and find other uses for the furniture I provided. This 3d Chat room is in no way created to cause a problems.

I was kind of shocked to hear there was a negative reaction to this, as the whole idea was to provide a little fun for everyone. A place to sit, chat..dance, play a musical instrument, pet a kitty, play Air Hockey, the piano.. and even sit and have a virtual meal with friends.

I hope people understand the spirit in which this was created.. as harmless fun.

Kimiko

MrScorpio

(73,631 posts)
66. What the HECK!?!?
Sat Sep 7, 2013, 09:53 PM
Sep 2013

You know what that is? It's jealousy from haters... Let it roll off like a water on a duck's back!

hibbing

(10,098 posts)
72. wth
Sat Sep 7, 2013, 11:17 PM
Sep 2013

Hi,
I appreciate you setting it up, it will be fun. Those who don't want to participate certainly don't have to. They are two totally different environments obviously. Last night I was on the forum and in the virtual lounge at the same time, I anticipate that is what I will be doing in the future too if there are people in there when I am.

Peace

hibbing

(10,098 posts)
78. I never danced so good before
Sun Sep 8, 2013, 02:24 AM
Sep 2013

I think I was levitating at some point. The room is pretty fun if you haven't tried it yet. I'm still trying to figure stuff out on it.

Peace

AsahinaKimi

(20,776 posts)
83. All you guys make it cool!!
Sun Sep 8, 2013, 06:04 AM
Sep 2013

It really is super nice meeting people there, in a kind of face to face way. The conversations were fun, and there were no long posts to have to wait for a response! I hope many people will at least try out the chat program. There are many options to play with..and things to explore. Thank you again, everyone! lets do this again really soon, shall we??? I am game! ^^

steve2470

(37,457 posts)
91. large variety of music to choose from :)
Mon Sep 9, 2013, 12:41 AM
Sep 2013


Juke box with music player that can play almost any kind of music.

steve2470

(37,457 posts)
98. download the IMVU software (it's safe), register, and let Kimi or I know your username
Mon Sep 9, 2013, 09:40 PM
Sep 2013

We can invite you that way.

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