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Hey everyone...welcome back to the running saga of our favorite web girls. This month we are talking with Raven creator and designer of http://www.sexraven.com. Her site is excellent, the design is great and the layout is awesome, but lets not forget the best part....Raven herself... She came to visit us here at toosquare, we talked for a bit and got the juice on who she is and what she is doing.....Check it out and tell me what you think...

Name/Webname - Raven

Age - 31

Zodiac Sign - Virgo

Website(s) Name - Camgirl Raven

Website(s) URL - www.sexraven.com

How long have you been involved in the internet?

I was introduced to the internet in 1996, when I was still living in Australia. Some friends and I
were attempting to get a small press horror magazine off the ground, and the internet was our connection to a world of research, artists and writers.

How long have you been involved in the erotica/modeling/pinup scene?

I used to run my own web and graphic design business and in April 2000 landed a project as graphic designer for an up and coming camsite. When it came time to test run the live video chat rooms, the guys I was working for thought it would be fun to involve me and sent me webcam as a gift. Big mistake :) After getting to know the girls that were going to be actively exhibiting on the site, I realised that the majority of them are simple every day people like you and me, some with families. One girl that I particularly liked was deaf! I was intrigued with the work they were doing and the money they were earning, and became curious as to whether I could do this, too. One evening I switched on my cam and recorded and AVI movie of myself pretending to be a camgirl. I sent stills to the guys I was working with to get their opinion. To cut a long story short, I officially signed up as an exhibitor in October 2000 and began a whole new career.

Did you do modeling before coming online?

Prior to me becoming a camgirl I did some modelling for photoshoots, but not erotica!

How long has your website been online, was it hard getting it started, what inspired your website?

My site debuted in October 2000 as a free site. It was mainly used to advertise myself and the live camshows that I was doing. It was difficult at first, because although I was able to do all the design and coding myself, I had next to no material to work with. Luckily, the cam network I worked for took stills from live shows and I was able to use those. Right from the start, I knew I wanted to do something different. I am an artist, and therefore I wanted to somehow incorporate my creativity and emotions into my shows. My viewers early on enjoyed my different costumes, backdrops, props and toys. They loved the fact that I would take time to chat with them too, not just reel them in for shows and then move on to the next one. I like to be open and intimate with people, and this comes across in my shows. As I drew a larger audience, my archives of show stills and photographs began to grow larger and more explicit and in February of this year I decided to add a members only section to the site. With the help of the guys at Cam Depot I was able to offer a members only chatroom with audio on my own site. The members only area has evolved into an intimate community. I add a new series of photographs every week, and also feature one fellow camgirl at a time in the guest gallery. From time to time I write erotic stories and post those in my fantasy journal. I have been approached by people who want to do reviews of my site, and it's always so satisfying to read what they have to say, because I always manage to get rave reviews! Knowing that my site is being enjoyed and appreciated so much is a great feeling.

Are your images available on other sites or just yours?

From time to time I will exchange photographs with another girl who has her own site. But I am choosy about who I exchange photos with. My standards of myself and my work are very high and I expect the same from sites that I affiliate myself
with. Earlier in the year a small group of us formed the Quality Erotica coalition to promote sexuality that goes beyond porn... erotica that is sensual, expressive and real, often with a very artistic flair. Within the coalition we do exchange photographs regularly to display on our sites.

What other types of modeling do you do?

I don't do a lot, to be honest. Several months ago I did a shoot for sweetbabyoctane.com - they have a site right now that promotes their piercing and tattooing, but they also make a very extensive range of fetish and BDSM play gear. I modelled gags, gasmasks and other fun stuff. The guy that runs the place, D, is very creative himself. For some time I have been wanting to move towards
expressing the darker side of my sexuality. With D's photographic ability and artistic eye I will be able to scratch that itch.

Are you involved in films, if so which, what are they about, how many have
you done?

Heh... it's funny should bring this up. I'm on the verge of producing my own videos, because I have been approached by numerous people in the past for custom stuff. A few weeks ago I purchased a whole camera outfit, and as soon as I get the video capture card I want, I'm ready to start. I am not into mainstream porn, so I want to create something that will stimulate people's thoughts and emotions as well as get their juices flowing.

Do you run and build the website or does someone else?

Everything is created and coded 100% by me. I have total control, because I don't trust anyone else to present me in the light that I want to be presented in. Mind you, these days things are much busier and sometimes I do wish I had someone to delegate some of th simpler tasks to!

Have you had any negative experiences from users of your site, ( hatemail, etc )?

Surprisingly little, actually. The only 'negative' comments I get are people who want to get across to me that God does not approve of this kind of thing. I haven't had any really good ones, which is a pity, because I'd love to share them with my members :) What I DO get on a regular basis is explicit emails telling me in detail what the writer would like to do to
me... these usually include cam stills of erect penises.

Have you ever been recognized by a stranger who saw you online?

No. At least, not that I know of. How many guys would have the balls to approach me and say 'hey, you're Raven, aren't you'? Not many, I would say :)

How do your friends and family feel about you posing online?

Nobody outside of my direct household knows about this except for a friend of mine in San Francisco. He's been very supportive, although secretly I think he's probably thinking that Christmas has come! There's always the chance of someone who I know recognising me online, but my thoughts on that are if they manage to run into me online, they were obviously doing something they shouldn't have been doing.

Since you are involved in erotica, how do you feel about porn, do you think it should be regulated?

I do not believe in censorship, therefore I don't believe in regulation. There is a lot of stuff out there that is not something I would personally or be involved in, but everyone has different tastes and desires. This is a free world and as long as people don't get hurt in the process, I think these tastes and desires should be fulfilled. I do, however, believe in parental influence and the correct education and protection of children and minors.

What type of music do you like, favorite bands, what about your favorite movies?

Hmmm... that's a difficult question! With music taste, I am pretty diverse. I grew up with 80s music, so I am partial to that. However, when I go out (which is not very often these days) I like to dance, so techno really gets me pumped up. When I lived in Miami for a year I frequented the South Beach scene very heavily - it was a real treat. In general though, I like gothic and alternative music... more the older stuff than the newer The Smiths and Morrissey, The Cure, The Pixies, The
Cult, Bauhaus, Sisters of Mercy. I also like Stabbing Westward, Disturbed, Rammstein... you get the idea :) As far as movies go, the list is long and consists mainly of horror films, but some of my favourites are the Hellraiser series (pinhead is my hero!), House on Haunted Hill, The Changeling, The Sixth Sense, Sleepy Hollow.

What is 'sexy' to you? ( some like shiny leather, others white lingerie ) what really do think sexy is?

That very much depends on my mood. If I am feeling particularly naughty, I want to wear lots of black eyeliner, vinyl, fishnet and lace up boots. If I am feeling soft and vulnerable you will see me in something white, with a hint of perfume and my hair up. Generally, sexiness is not in what you wear, it's HOW you wear it and the attitude you display with it. From time to time, viewers will send me clothing or lingerie, and they're alway astounded as to how I can then manage to 'make it my own'. For instance, let's take a vinyl miniskirt... put it on, and it's just a miniskirt. However, turn around and hitch it up a little so that your cheeks show, and voila! How much sexier can you get? I think that showing just a little can get hearts pumping in anticipation and imaginations running wild. Showing everything right off the bat is in your face and boring.

Who takes your photo's? Are you open for other photo shoots from
professionals?

My partner and I take the majority of them, but some are shot by Mel Aber and D from Sweet Baby Octane. I really don't have a need right now for photos from other professionals, although I always keep my eyes open for new opportunities.

Are you straight? Bi-sexual? Lesbian?

Definately straight.

What is a common question you get from people looking at your photos?

Are you single?

What else do you do for fun, what is your day like?

My days are pretty hectic. It mainly consists of sitting on my butt in front of my computer. Responding to email and working on my site takes up the majority of my day. Working on my site is not just physical work on the site, it means putting together promotional picture packs, CDs, making new graphics and banners, looking for new contacts, getting listed in the adult directories. It's a full time job! Then, in the evenings, I spend time online with my members and viewers. I do a full photoshoot once a week to get material for my site. When I do manage to sneak away from my computer I like to read, tend to my herb garden, play with my ferrets, rollerblade, watch movies, visit used book stores. Oh wow, I sound like a nerd :)

Please give me 'sentence' or 'statement' for your fans or potential new
visitors..

Viewers have described me as sensual, erotic, mysterious and
above all, REAL... I am NOT your average camgirl.