It's a virtual world. Being honest to other residents about reality is not a requirement. If it was, I wouldnt waste time on such a "virtual" world. I dislike anyone or anything I find that limits my ability to live a fantasy.
I have a lot of fun "lying" to serious folks when they start asking personal questions.
StalkingAvatar#1: Are you new?
Me: No, i've been around forever. I'm an old timer.
NosyAvatar#2: Are you an old timer?
Me: No, I just started. I'm new.
Spy#3: Where are you from?
Me: Asia
CantMindHisOwnBusiness Avatar#4: Where are you from?
Me: Europe.
Investigator#5: How old are you?
Me: 19
ControlFreak#6: How old are you?
Me: 60
I could care less whether or not anyone believes what my avatar says. It's not like I'm doing anything important with this alt. If someone has a problem with this, too bad for them, not me.