(My apologies in advance - seems that Blogger has some kind of graphics issue, preventing me from properly formatting graphics in the article. Quite unhappy about this development... perhaps it might be time to migrate to a different provider!)

The most recent poll question addressed how the readers of the Heliograph integrate Steampunk into their lives, be it real, second, or what-not. To my surprise, the results of the poll were as such…

Indulge in Steampunk via Second Life only 21 votes (23%)

Enjoy Steampunk in Real Life only 30 votes (34%)

Live the dream! Both RL & SL Steampunk 14 votes (15%)

Experience Steampunk through other means 16 votes (18%)

None of the above 07 votes (07%)

I must admit, I had expected a higher count from the Second Live individuals, as the blog has a Second Life infusion… but as one can see, the RL contingent of Steampunk had a stronger turn out. There was a strong endorsement of Steampunk for a more "enhanced" life (e.g. both RL & SL), which takes a dedication that most