Difficult time getting "into" SL

Jypsy

Heyas all!

I have been on and off of SL for about a year and a half now, and just cannot seem to "get into" it.
Partially i feel it is because i dont have any friends that play, and im not sure how to mingle myself in with people on lots, heh, i always feel like I am intruding.

Anyone have any suggestions?

my name is Jaris Mathys on SL.

DeadlyJames

I got the smae problem. it feel like it went to porn chating.. like yahoo

Jypsy

Thats not exactly what i meant...

there is a lot of content on SL that isn't "Porn related"....

i just would like to get more into the community.

GreenAlienUK

One way would be to do a search for locations and groups that cover topics that interest you. If you're into art, then do a search for "art", that kinda thing. Dancing venues and nightclubs are popular attractions where people get together. Learning how to build stuff is an obvious common interest on Second Life too. Failing that, go to the Welcome area and grab a SL Mentor, and ask them the question.

snowdragon

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Originally posted by Jypsy

Heyas all!

I have been on and off of SL for about a year and a half now, and just cannot seem to "get into" it.
Partially i feel it is because i dont have any friends that play, and im not sure how to mingle myself in with people on lots, heh, i always feel like I am intruding.

Anyone have any suggestions?

my name is Jaris Mathys on SL.

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Hi Jaris. I know what you mean. I "got into" it in a big way but am currently taking a break from SL and the cliquey nature of it is part of the reason why.

But if you think about it, it's not all that different from RL. Human beings tend to form groups and those of us who tend more towards "lone wolf" status have a tough time breaking into them.

My suggestion to you would be to search the groups in "find" for some topic you're interested in be it dragons, elves, Star Wars/Trek, cyberpunk, whatever. Once you find a group, join it. IM one of the officers to ask about events, gatherings, what they do, etc. I realize IMing someone cold can be a scary proposition so here's your opening line: "Hi, I just joined because I'm a fan of . Can you tell me a bit more about your group?" Best of luck pal

Snow Gretzky

grimboj

Try to meet people in the context of having something to do - like playing tringo. I dont sit around chatting but I log on and off at the same tringo hall and we chat while the pot fills. It depends if you want to make 1:1 friends in a serious way or just hang out.