What is Taboo! Social?

Taboo! Social is an adult social network built exclusively for Second Life residents.

It was created for adults who are tired of unnecessary censorship and want a place where consenting adults can meet, connect, share, and express themselves freely.

Taboo! Social is a complete social community where members can make friends, share photos, create private and password-protected albums, post blogs and Confessions, exchange gifts, participate in conversations, and build genuine connections.

Dating and matchmaking remain an important part of Taboo! Social, but they are only one part of the larger community. Whether you’re looking for a serious relationship, casual dating, friendship, play partners, networking, or simply like-minded people to socialize with, you’re welcome here.

Our community includes adults interested in traditional relationships, monogamy, polyamory, BDSM, Dominance and submission, kink, roleplay, and countless other lifestyles and interests.

Whatever brings you here, every member is expected to respect consent, personal boundaries, privacy, and the choices of others.

If you’re an adult, enjoy Second Life, and believe adults should be free to be themselves, you’ll fit right in.

Where do I get the Taboo! Social HUD?

The Taboo! Social HUD is available FREE from our official in-world locations and through the Second Life Marketplace.

Visit an official Taboo! Social location or vendor and click GET HUD to receive your personal copy.

To help protect the community and ensure every account is connected to a real Second Life avatar, new accounts can only be created through the Taboo! Social HUD.

After attaching the HUD, click the Home button on the left side. Your Taboo! Social account will be created automatically and connected to your Second Life avatar.

Welcome to the community! ❤️

What viewers are supported?

Taboo! Social requires a Second Life viewer with Media-On-A-Prim support.

For the best experience, we recommend Firestorm or the official Second Life Viewer.

Some lightweight or older viewers may have limited media support, which can prevent parts of the HUD from loading or functioning correctly.

Why isn’t my Taboo! Social HUD responding?

If the Taboo! Social HUD appears to load but clicking it doesn’t do anything, don’t panic. This is usually easy to fix.

First, try this:

• Detach the Taboo! Social HUD.
• Reattach it and wait for it to finish loading.
• Watch your Local Chat for the ready message.

Once you see the message:

• Click the Home button on the left side of the HUD, not the large display area in the center.
• The HUD will begin loading, and the display may briefly turn white.
• Once the screen turns white, click the white display area to activate it and continue.

Still having trouble?

Make sure another HUD isn’t overlapping the Taboo! Social HUD. Even a partially overlapping HUD can prevent you from clicking buttons or interacting with the display correctly.

If the problem continues, clear your viewer’s Browser or Media cache, reattach the HUD, and restart your viewer if necessary.

Why am I seeing a white screen?

The Taboo! Social HUD may briefly turn white while it loads. In most cases, you only need to click the white display area once to activate the media and continue.

If the page still does not appear, try the following:

• Click the white HUD display area.
• Make sure media is enabled in your viewer.
• Clear your viewer’s Browser or Media cache.
• Detach and reattach the HUD.
• Restart your viewer.
• Restart your computer if necessary.
• Temporarily disable any VPN or proxy service.
• Try the latest version of Firestorm or the official Second Life Viewer.

If the problem began after updating your viewer, the update may have changed or reset your media settings.

I can’t type in my profile, messages, or anywhere else.

If clicking inside a text field doesn’t allow you to type, the Taboo! Social HUD may not have keyboard focus.

First, click somewhere inside the Taboo! Social HUD display before clicking the text field. This tells your viewer that you want to interact with the HUD’s embedded browser.

If that doesn’t help, make sure another HUD isn’t overlapping the Taboo! Social HUD. Even when another HUD does not visibly cover the text field, it may still intercept your mouse clicks.

If you’re still unable to type:

• Detach and reattach the Taboo! Social HUD.
• Wait until you see the ready message in Local Chat.

• Click the Home button on the left side of the HUD.
• Once the display loads, click somewhere inside the Taboo! Social HUD before trying the text field again.

If you’re still unable to type after trying these steps, contact support and let us know which viewer you’re using.

What is Error 105?

Error 105 usually means the Taboo! Social HUD was unable to communicate with our servers. This is most often caused by a temporary network issue, the viewer’s embedded browser, or cached media data.

Before contacting support, try the following:

• Detach and reattach the Taboo! Social HUD.
• Wait until you see the ready message in Local Chat.

• Click the Home button on the left side of the HUD.
• Once the display turns white, click the HUD display area to continue.

If you’re still receiving Error 105:

• Clear your viewer’s Browser or Media cache.
• Relog into Second Life.
• Restart your internet connection if you’re using Wi-Fi.
• Temporarily disable any VPN or proxy service.
• Restart your viewer.

If the error continues, there may be a temporary network issue or service interruption. Contact support and include:

• The viewer you’re using.
• The exact error message.
• What you were trying to do when the error occurred.

The more information you provide, the faster we can help resolve the problem.

How do I temporarily hide my profile or control my privacy?

Taboo! Social gives you extensive control over who can see your profile and interact with you.

To change your privacy settings:

• Click your name at the very top of the page.
• Select Privacy.

From there, you can choose Everybody, Friends, or Only Me for many different parts of your profile, including:

• Who can view your profile.
• Whether your online presence is visible when you’re logged in.
• Who can invite you to chat.
• Who can view your photo albums.
• Who can view your friends list.
• Who can view or comment on your Confessions.
• Other privacy options available throughout the site.

This allows you to make your profile as open or as private as you’re comfortable with.

Please note: Some privacy changes may take a few minutes to fully take effect across the site, so don’t be alarmed if they are not reflected immediately.

Should I use my Real Life age or my Second Life age?

You must be at least 18 years old in real life to use Taboo! Social.

We encourage members to use accurate information so other members can make informed decisions about who they communicate and connect with.

You may describe your Second Life character, persona, or roleplay identity elsewhere in your profile, but that does not replace the requirement that the person operating the account must be a real-life adult.

Please remember: Accounts believed to be operated by anyone under the age of 18 may be suspended or permanently removed.

How do I edit my profile?

Keeping your profile up to date helps other members get to know the real you.

To edit your profile:

• Click your name in the upper-right corner of the page.
• Select Profile Edit.

From there, you can update your profile information, interests, relationship preferences, biography, photos, and many other details about yourself.

Tip: A complete profile with recent photos and honest information is much more likely to receive attention from other members.

How do I change my Match Preferences?

Your Match Preferences help Taboo! Social introduce you to members you’re more likely to enjoy meeting.

To update your Match Preferences:

• Click your name in the upper-right corner of the page.
• Select Matchmaking Preferences.

From there, you can adjust the types of members you’re interested in meeting based on the available preference options.

Remember: Your Match Preferences directly influence your compatibility percentages and the members recommended to you. Keeping them up to date will help you receive better matches.

How do I upload or change my profile picture?

Your profile picture is one of the first things other members notice, so keeping it current is always a good idea.

To upload or change your profile picture:

• Go to your Dashboard.
• Hover your mouse over your current profile picture.
• Click the Change Avatar button.

From there, you can:

• Upload a brand-new picture from your computer.
• Choose one of the photos you’ve already uploaded to Taboo! Social.

Tip: Clear, recent profile pictures generally receive more profile views and help other members recognize you throughout the community.

How do I send someone a message?

There are several ways to start a conversation with another member on Taboo! Social.

You can send a message by:

• Clicking the Chat icon on a member’s profile picture.
• Opening the member’s profile, clicking the More button next to their profile picture, and selecting Send Message.
• Opening an existing conversation from your Messages page.
• Messaging a member after you’ve both matched in the Would You? section.

Taboo! Social is an adult social network with friendship, community, dating, and matchmaking features, so there are many ways to meet and communicate with other members.

Please remember: Be respectful when contacting other members. Not everyone is looking for the same type of relationship, and “No” is always a complete answer. Members who repeatedly harass others may have their accounts suspended or permanently removed.

Why do I need Credits or a VIP Membership?

To help reduce spam and encourage meaningful interactions, certain premium actions on Taboo! Social require either Credits or an active VIP Membership.

Credits are intended for non-VIP members who want to pay only for the premium actions they use.

VIP members can use premium features without spending Credits on individual actions.

You can access premium features by:

• Using Credits for individual premium actions.
• Purchasing a VIP Membership for full VIP access during the membership period.

Some activities may earn Credits while others spend them. To view the current Credit values and your personal Credit history:

• Go to your Dashboard.
• Locate the Credits section.
• Click Cost of Actions to see which activities earn or spend Credits.
• Click History to view your personal Credit transactions.

If you use Taboo! Social regularly, a VIP Membership is often the best value. It removes the need to spend Credits on individual premium actions while helping support the continued development of the community.

Tip: Credits are best for occasional use. VIP Membership is best for members who want full access without worrying about individual Credit costs.

Why don’t I have any matches?

Finding the right people takes time. Some members make connections immediately, while others take a little longer. Don’t get discouraged.

If you’re not getting many matches, try the following:

• Complete your profile with honest information.
• Upload several clear photos that show your personality.
• Fill out your interests and relationship preferences.
• Review your Match Preferences to make sure you’re not unintentionally filtering out people you would otherwise enjoy meeting.
• Be active in the community by posting, commenting, sharing photos, writing blogs, and interacting with others.

Remember that Taboo! Social is a social network first. Many friendships, romances, and other meaningful connections begin through photos, blogs, comments, Confessions, groups, events, and everyday community activity before they ever become a match.

The best advice? Be yourself. Complete your profile honestly, participate in the community, and let people get to know the real you.

How do matches work?

There are two different types of matches on Taboo! Social.

Mutual Likes

In the Would You? section, if you and another member both choose Like, you’ll become a mutual match and can begin getting to know one another.

Compatibility Percentage

The compatibility percentage displayed on member profiles is different from a Mutual Like.

Compatibility is calculated using a variety of factors, including your profile information, interests, and Match Preferences.

The goal isn’t simply to find people who are alike. It’s to introduce you to people you’re more likely to enjoy talking to and spending time with.

As for the exact formula… that’s one of Taboo! Social’s little secrets.

Our matching system is continually refined, and while we’re happy to explain what it considers, the exact recipe is part of the magic.

The best advice is simple: be honest when completing your profile and Match Preferences. The more accurately they reflect who you are, the better your recommendations will become.

I accidentally unmatched someone.

Don’t worry—it happens.

Unlike some dating platforms, unmatching someone on Taboo! Social doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve lost all contact with them.

If you know who the member is, you can often find their profile again through searches, blogs, photos, activity feeds, mutual friends, groups, or other community areas and reconnect from there.

If you’re having trouble finding the member or believe you unmatched someone accidentally, feel free to contact support. While we can’t guarantee every match can be restored, we’re always happy to help whenever possible.

One or more of my matches disappeared.

If one of your matches is no longer visible, there are several possible reasons:

• They chose to unmatch you.
• They blocked you.
• They deleted their account.
• Their account was removed for violating the Community Standards.

While this can certainly be disappointing, it’s important to remember that every member has the right to decide who they interact with.

If someone chooses to move on, we encourage you to respect their decision. There are always new people joining the Taboo! Social community.

If you believe a match disappeared because of a technical issue rather than one of the reasons above, please contact support and we’ll gladly investigate.

How do I block someone?

Sometimes personalities simply don’t click, and that’s perfectly okay. If you’d rather not interact with another member, you can block them at any time.

To block someone:

• Open the member’s profile.
• Click the More button beside their profile picture.
• Select Block.
• Confirm your decision.

Blocked members are never notified that they’ve been blocked.

If you later change your mind:

• Open your own profile.
• Click More.
• Select Unblock.

Remember: Blocking someone is a personal choice and doesn’t necessarily mean they’ve violated the Community Standards. If someone is harassing, threatening, spamming, or abusing other members, please report them as well.

How do I report someone?

If you encounter someone violating our Community Standards, please let us know. Reports help keep Taboo! Social welcoming, respectful, and enjoyable for everyone.

To report a member:

• Open the member’s profile.
• Click the More button.
• Select Flag.
• Select the most appropriate reason for your report.

If you’d like to provide screenshots or additional information, you may also contact Wolverat directly through Taboo! Social.

Every report is reviewed by our staff. Depending on the situation, we may issue warnings, remove content, suspend accounts, or permanently ban offending members.

Please use the reporting system responsibly. False or malicious reports intended to harass another member may themselves result in moderation action.

How do I delete my account?

If you decide Taboo! Social isn’t the right fit for you, you may permanently delete your account at any time.

To delete your account:

• Click your name in the upper-right corner.
• Select Profile Edit.
• Scroll to the bottom of the page.
• Click Delete Profile.

You’ll be asked to confirm your decision before your account is permanently removed.

Please note: Account deletion is permanent. Your profile, messages, matches, blogs, photos, gifts, comments, and other associated data cannot be recovered once the deletion has been completed.

If you’re unable to access your account or experience problems deleting it, contact support and we’ll be happy to assist.

How do I upload photos?

You can upload photos from the Photos section of Taboo! Social.

To upload photos:

• Open Photos from the main navigation.
• Select Upload Photos.
• Drag images into the upload area or browse your computer.
• Wait for the previews to appear.
• Scroll to the bottom and click Submit.

You may upload photos into a new album or an existing one. Albums can be Public, Friends Only, or Password Protected.

Important: Photos must be uploaded from your computer. Second Life inventory items cannot be uploaded directly.

If you don’t immediately see the Submit button, simply scroll to the bottom of the upload form.

How do I send a gift?

Sending a gift is a fun way to brighten someone’s day or let them know you’re thinking about them.

To send a gift:

• Open the member’s profile.
• Click More.
• Select Send Gift.
• Choose the gift you’d like to send.

Non-VIP members spend the required number of Credits for each gift.

Members with an active VIP Membership may send gifts without spending Credits.

Tip: Gifts are a fun way to break the ice or show appreciation without needing a long conversation.

How do Friend Requests work?

Friend Requests are a great way to stay connected with members you enjoy interacting with.

To send a Friend Request:

• Open the member’s profile.
• Click the Add to Friends button next to their profile picture.

Once they accept your request, you’ll become Friends.

Friends help personalize your Taboo! Social experience. Activity from your Friends is more likely to appear in your Newsfeed, making it easier to keep up with the people you enjoy following.

Remember: Being Friends and being a Match are two completely different things. You can be one, both, or neither.

How do Confessions work?

Confessions allow you to anonymously share thoughts, stories, fantasies, questions, opinions, or experiences with the community.

When you submit a Confession, your identity is never displayed to other members.

Whether you’re asking for advice, sharing something funny, telling a secret, or simply starting a discussion, other members only see the Confession—not who posted it.

Anonymous does not mean unmoderated. Confessions must still follow the Community Standards and may be removed if they contain illegal content, harassment, threats, spam, or other prohibited material.

Tip: Confessions are one of the most popular ways to start conversations while keeping your identity private.

What social links can I add to my profile?

Taboo! Social lets you share links to other platforms directly from your profile so friends can connect with you beyond Second Life.

Currently supported platforms include:

• Primfeed
• Discord
• Flickr
• SoundCloud

Additional services may be added in the future based on community feedback.

Tip: Keeping your social links current makes it easier for friends and new connections to stay in touch.

Can I advertise my club, event, or business?

Absolutely!

Taboo! Social was built for the Second Life community, and we encourage creators, venue owners, DJs, photographers, performers, merchants, event organizers, streamers, bloggers, and businesses to promote what they do.

Whether you’re hosting an event, running a club, selling products, or offering services, we’d love to help you reach more residents.

If you’re interested in advertising opportunities, please contact:

• Zanidu Titian in Second Life
• Wolverat through Taboo! Social

We’ll be happy to discuss the advertising options currently available.

How do in-world notifications work?

Taboo! Social can notify you in-world whenever important activity occurs on your account.

When enabled, an object in Second Life will automatically send you an Instant Message letting you know something new is waiting for you on Taboo! Social.

Notifications currently include events such as:

• New Messages
• New Friend Requests
• New Matches
• New Gifts
• Other important account activity as additional notification types are added.

The notification simply lets you know something has happened. Visit Taboo! Social to read your message, accept your Friend Request, view your Match, or see what else is waiting for you.

Tip: If you’re not receiving notifications, make sure the Taboo! Social notification object has not been muted and that your viewer is able to receive Instant Messages.