Coco Pheocene

I found the mentor programme a good thing too. When I first registered I joined up and got a mentor who taught me not only basic things but helped me figure out my purpose of being here, what I wanted to do for work, the basics of creating things and where to go to learn more, if that was the path I chose to follow. He introduced me to other people in SL who ran businesses and such to give advice and we became good friends. I think the mentor programme was a HUGE reason why I continued to use SL for so long, because it gave me a standing and an idea of what to expect and what to shoot for. I think it's even more needed for people who might not have as good an understanding of computers as others as these are the people who are most likely to get confused and therefore not experience everything SL has to offer.

The classifieds in world have a selection of places that are hiring for different positions.

Since you've been in world six months, a fair few places will accept you for employment. You could host or dance at a club or something, it's also a good way to meet new people. Look through the classifieds and fill out some applications.

I really don't understand people like that, honestly what do they gain from being like that? I never really understood it at all. They obviously live increadibly mundane lives to have to annoy people over the internet to get their kicks. Though you shouldn't be so angry with Linden Labs, you think about the amount of people within SL and the ratio to people who are there to help out, I'm sure they are overwhelmed with issues and not that they don't want to help you and your friend.

Sorry to hear you had a rough time however I can totally relate to everything you've said in your post. I've been making a new start after taking a break and I just can't seem to get a footing! Everywhere I go to "hangout" seems to be full of people wanting to bump uglies rather than chat and hangout and I can't help but feel a bit Forever Alone when I see girlfriends shopping together or exploring together! There must be other SLers out there who aren't concerned with just having pixelated sex, right? Feel free to IM me in world though, as it seems we may want the same things out of our SL experience :matte-motes-bashful-cute-2: