Gideon Loring

"Insanity, doing the same thing over, expecting different results" I've been round SL off and on for 5 yrs. I came by invite from some friends from Beta testing another online game for 3 years. I can't honestly say I've ever been addicted to SL, but have lost my enthusiasm I once had to be there. I'm pretty much the same me In SL as I am in RL, except the look of my avatar. Most people don't handle that well. In a place you'd think people would work on being the best person they can be. Most often I find people hiding behind a mask doing unthinkable things emotionally, and otherwise to others, they wouldn't normally do in RL. Because there are no real consequences. In my opinion, SL is just a glorified chat room. Real people, flaws and all. No matter what mask they hide behind, their true self eventually comes through. I came to SL because I moved to a rural area, and was looking for people to chat, and hang out with. Besides the fact once here. I loved the idea of building, and creating in my own world. And expressing my graphics talents. The reality is the same in RL. If you don't have something someone wants, or needs. Then most likely they will not give you the time of day. I think a lot of people come into SL because they have no social support in RL. Some because they are just sick and twisted and want to take advantage of others, And Some have legitimate artistic, skills and abilities they us SL to express themselves. It just so happens I found this Forum trying to find out if anyone else felt as disappointed as I do in the quality of people here in SL. I guess it just depends on your perspective, and what your looking to get out of being here. Once again I'm concluding by saying. I don't think it is for me.