I learned, recently, that I was in violation of one of the rules at the Bondage Ranch. Specifically, Rule No. 3 - No Advertising. I was instructed to change and/or remove my group title by a very happy Bondage Ranch Administrator. I, of course, complied but was more than a little confused as I looked around the Bondage Ranch. There, in front of me, was a sea of group titles on display. Some of these titles where purely personal, but many were commercial. Blatantly commercial, in fact.

In my case, my group title was simply :idoleo.com: Yes, I am a designer and terraformer in 2nd Life, but am not really selling anything. If you are here and reading my web site and blog you know it covers many different topics and aspects of my online presence and life in and out 2nd Life. 

When I inquired about the other commercial group titles and if these patrons would be asked to change or remove them? I was told… No and… The discussion is over. I must say, that surprised me a bit. I can only assume the Administrator in question was very busy.

So, in an effort to help the Bondage Ranch, its administrators, and the staff, I thought I would start compiling a list of commercial group titles that clearly break Rule No. 3. by advertising or promoting other sims in 2nd Life, 2nd Life businesses, and patrons’ personal projects. Before I do, though, I would like to clarify what Rule No. 3 is by directly citing it from the a Picks tab in the Administrator’s profile that required me to change my title. It is as follows:

NO ADVERTISING - No taking money. No soliciting. No products. No ads. No hover text or active tags for ads/$/escorting. 1 month ban.

That rule seems pretty clear and I am happy to comply. That said… There does seem to be a lot of patrons at the Bondage Ranch not aware of Rule No. 3. Not surprising since it does not seem to be enforced with any constancy. 

Before I get to the list, though, I would like to say… It seems to me, if preventing advertising is really a priority and an issue at the Bondage Ranch (or any area like the Bondage Ranch), the easiest way to enforce the rule is simple… Require all patrons and guests to 1) belong to a group and 2) wear the group title while visiting. Just food for thought…

Titles that Advertise and Promote at the Bondage Ranch: 

• Otherwordly — Otherworld Creations
• Submission Set Free — Open Collar
• Rubber Room Vip — The Rubber Room
• Naughty School Vip — Naughty School
• Regime Imperia’s — Regime Imperia
• Sky Vista Tenant — Sky Vista Skybox Rentals
• Kinx Konnected — Kinx Konnections
• Master Retreat Girl — Master’s Retreat
• Opium Vip — Opium Nite Club
• XTC LeatherLover — XTC Leather
• Madame of Le Fetiche — Le Fetiche
• Ancaria — Ancaria
• Photographer — Click Photography
• Brussels Palace — Brussels Belgie
• Parisi Member — Parisi Rentals
• Pelle-Terra Games — Pelle-Terra
• Bonanza Bondage Vip — Bonanza at Waterview
• Bonanza Stock — Bonanza or Waterview
• FIN Model & Fashion — FIN Model & Fashion
• Escencia-BDSM — Escencia-BDSM
• S&S ~ Subbi ~ S&S — S&S Island
• Wylie Island VIP — Elke Wylie Island
• CollarMe Junkie — CollarMe in SL
• Redgrave Addict — Redgrave Fashion Group
• Slave World Owner — 1st Slave World
• Two-Way Girl — Two-Way Girls
• P3 Owner — P3 Slave Auctions
• B.d.I LordLand — Bluedreamsisland