Some may be asking why now, why the name, why am I doing this? Many will accuse, assume, and even attack my reasoning. I know the timing is bad, that many who are already too upset with rage may feel I have the same pent up feelings, even my name might imply this.

And if you already think this, it will be hard for me to convince you otherwise, but that doesn’t mean I can’t simply say for the record that this is not my intention. As a friend might recall when I returned to Second Life, I wanted to conduct a study, an investigation of human nature. And with current events as they are, being in a new city, meeting new people, watching other people change and leave, it’s the perfect atmosphere for me to explore and study these different aspects. It is why I chose the name Thoughtful Kajira. When asking a few of close friends one word to describe essie, two said thoughtful right off the bat. Even when the idea began to seed in my mind, and I asked myself the question of what should I name this blog, thoughtful came up. So yes, I know it echoes a similar name, but that is merely a coincidence.

I’ll never mention anyone by name, I’ll never posts IMs, or bring up specific personal conversations. Some who read, if I do decide to post a portion of an important (and public) conversation, will recognize it. I don’t see any reason why this would offend anyone, I intend to post conversations that have educational value, but feel free to contact me if you want something changed. Once again I’ll never use SL names, so no one will know it was you unless you decide to say so. And if you want to say so, please do, it’s your right. Just please don’t identify anyone else.

But I think there will be times that I do offend people. It’s the nature of the beast, not because I’m looking for trouble, but because I do plan on exploring why people do certain things. Sometimes, (a lot of the time), my views of how to run things, how to do things, are radical. I’m a libertarian after all, and that bleeds into my studies. If you disagree with me, I welcome a good debate! There’s nothing better than strengthening my own ideas, or perhaps discovering I’m dead wrong. Either way, never hesitate to speak to me about any subject.

All in all, this is a reflection. In the hopes that this thoughtful kajira can spread ideas, and even learn form herself as she contemplates her experience on Second Life Gor.