[Archived - EMpulse] Understanding Manipulated MCG Products

Posted by “shopdaisylogo” on September 02, 2023.

Glad you kept some of those. @AquarianPrincess​ 

Posted by “shopdaisylogo” on September 02, 2023.

Imvu will just kill of more devs and meshers, if you don't bring out skin coverage that is ok on body types so developers feel safe in what they are making. Just a prediction. !!

Posted by “Aislinn” on September 02, 2023.

^This. Wasn't this considered body shaming a year or so ago and that's why they allowed it? I think it was the same for the paint on nipple shadows on tops.

Posted by “AquarianPrincess” on September 02, 2023.

I mean, isn't this thing god sent!

Posted by “AquarianPrincess” on September 02, 2023.

someone replied: I think all platforms that allow minors based in the US territory have ESRB responsibility as far as ratings. As far as I am aware. But it has always been the case.

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The statement that "all platforms that allow minors based in the US territory have ESRB responsibility as far as ratings" is not entirely accurate. The ESRB primarily focuses on video games and interactive entertainment software. While it's true that many video game platforms and publishers adhere to ESRB ratings to provide guidance on age-appropriateness and content, the ESRB does not necessarily have jurisdiction over all online platforms, especially those that are not primarily video games.

IMVU is more of a social platform and virtual world than a traditional video game. While it does have interactive elements and virtual items for sale, it doesn't fall under the typical category of products that the ESRB rates. Therefore, IMVU manages its own age and content restrictions.

That said, some online platforms voluntarily adopt ESRB ratings or similar guidelines to help inform consumers, but this is not a legal requirement for all types of interactive media or online social platforms. The landscape of online safety and content ratings is complex and involves various organizations, laws, and voluntary guidelines, but it's not solely governed by the ESRB.

Posted by “MissMaya” on September 02, 2023.

I think all platforms that allow minors based in the US territory have ESRB responsibility as far as ratings. As far as I am aware. But it has always been the case.

Posted by “AquarianPrincess” on September 02, 2023.

Nope: Search ESRB Game Ratings | ESRB Ratings

Posted by “AquarianPrincess” on September 02, 2023.

Maybe it was updated recently?

Posted by “AquarianPrincess” on September 02, 2023.

What is ESRB and what does it have to do with IMVU?

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The ESRB (Entertainment Software Rating Board) is an organization that provides content ratings for video games and other interactive entertainment software in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The purpose of the ESRB is to inform consumers, particularly parents, of the nature of the content in these types of software so they can make informed purchasing decisions. The ESRB assigns age and content ratings, ranging from "E for Everyone" to "AO for Adults Only," and provides additional content descriptors that give further information about the game's content.

IMVU is an online social networking site and virtual world where users can create 3D avatars, interact with other users, and purchase virtual goods. IMVU itself isn't rated by the ESRB since it's not a video game in the traditional sense. However, it has its own age and content restrictions to ensure the safety and appropriateness of interactions within the platform. ESRB ratings are primarily targeted at video games, but the underlying principles of informing consumers about the nature of interactive content are similar to what IMVU aims to achieve with its own policies.

So, while ESRB doesn't directly rate IMVU, both entities are involved in ensuring that consumers are aware of the content they are engaging with, albeit in different types of interactive media.

so there IMVU has nothing to do with ESRB?

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Correct, IMVU and the ESRB are separate entities and IMVU is not rated by the ESRB. The ESRB focuses on rating video games and other interactive entertainment software, whereas IMVU is an online social networking site and virtual world. IMVU has its own set of age and content restrictions to govern user behavior and the types of content that can be shared or purchased within its platform. While both organizations aim to inform consumers about the nature of interactive content, they operate independently of each other.

Posted by “AquarianPrincess” on September 02, 2023.

I'm speaking of a Plan B of course >.< Like leaving before s*** hits the fan. But like I said before. I always checked with a chat person when I was not sure of something. I saved some of those. Is that what you mean?

Posted by “AquarianPrincess” on September 02, 2023.

It would be really risky not to do so; you never know when a situation like this might arise. Fortunately, we don't all live in your head as ignorant peasants.

Posted by “shopdaisylogo” on September 02, 2023.

@JenLoyalty​ That would infringe members rights ap tick is all you need to know a person is a adult. This topic is about skin coverage and clothing.

Posted by “AquarianPrincess” on September 02, 2023.

I remember asking on my Qesy account why my panties where rated as AP. The person said they dint accept lines where the legs would bend, so i fixed that and they said nothing about manipulation. Also i had similar situations with other products including tops over the years on AquarianPrincess. This is all very confusing tbh.

Posted by “AquarianPrincess” on September 02, 2023.

Idk what they mean by manipulation but, what I did was this..

I sculpted a body using zbrush, I retopologized it in blender and than imported the imvu default body and transferred the UVs to the new mesh. I fixed and aligned the sides while pinning and unwrapping until everything was in place. Made the layers... Than I uploaded. Anyways I think their point is rather the size maybe?

Posted by “shopdaisylogo” on September 02, 2023.

 Firstly it doesnt matter if the base item stays the same, it hasn't been flagged, every imvu member is responsible for their own shop. The problem is when we create from others we put trust in the derivable s that they are rated correct. The other problem also is if items pass peer review in my view peer review is false, it creates a get out of jail card for imvu because the responsibility falls on members.

With everything that is run in imvu they want members to do the work, and then when the crap hits the fan it is our fault be because paying dev tokens and a few peer credits they think is enough, peer review is flawed but they have to be seen as doing something. Take all that into account with the paywall and masa restrictions i can no longer see anything in the least attractive in creating.