The Green Lanterns

Green Lantern in comic book mythology

Green Lantern is a character who has been around the comic book universe since 1940. In the current DC comics, the Green Lantern Corps is an intergalactic police force. The power ring worn by each Green Lantern, described as "the most powerful weapon in the universe," can create anything its wearer can imagine.

The Green Lanterns in Second Life

The Green Lanterns can be described in basic terms as a Neighborhood Watch in Second Life. We dress as members of the Green Lantern Corps from the comics, and patrol the grid looking for those in need of help. We assist new residents in making the transition from Real Life into Second Life. We submit Abuse Reports to Linden Lab when griefers attack. We educate landowners about security arrangements. We provide security patrols for Second Life events. We offer free training and uniforms to new members. The Green Lanterns stand between innocent residents and those who would do them harm.

Code of Ethics

We adhere to several standard ethical principles.

We never attack anyone, even to fight back in self defense if we are attacked. That constitutes Assault, item #3 of the Community Standards "Big Six" behavioral guidelines. Attacking another resident makes us no better than the attacker.
We never use our group's equipment, uniform or title for personal gain.
We never represent ourselves as having any power beyond that of a regular resident.
We are a volunteer organization, and as such we never solicit or accept payment for our services.

How to join

Copy the text of the following membership application into a notecard, fill it out, and give it to GreenLantern Excelsior. You must be six months old in Second Life before you can apply for membership. You will be interviewed, and your membership will be voted on by the Guardians of the group.

Membership Application

The Green Lanterns Application <Your Name Here>

Second Life Name:

Second Life Birthdate (found in your profile):

Two references, SL residents who will vouch for you when we ask them about you:

Where did you hear of The Green Lanterns?

The reason you would like to join The Green Lanterns:

Skills and qualities you feel you have:

Real Life experience that would make you a good candidate:

Are you aware what a Green Lantern is?

How often are you on Second Life?

What days and hours of the week would you be available for an interview?

Please tell us of situations in the past where you had to deal with a griefer:

Please submit your completed form to GreenLantern Excelsior. Good luck!

Links

The following links are presented for information and help and the content is not "officially endorsed" by The Green Lanterns.

Official SL websites

Other information

"Green Lantern" is a trademarked name owned by DC Comics. The Green Lanterns is a not-for-profit volunteer comic book fan group. We are not selling anything or making any money from Green Lantern.

The Green Lantern oath:

In brightest day, in blackest night,
No evil shall escape my sight!
Let those who worship evil's might
Beware my power...Green Lantern's light!

The Green Lanterns

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Green Lantern in comic book mythology