[Your theme ideas please?]

Just throwing this out there, but I’d actually like to see Premium Plus versions of existing themes.

I will think about new themes, though, and respond if any ideas come to me!

[Snap a Mole --- Pictures you've taken of Moles or Lindens ---]

"Gathered 'round the town square, a curious sight to behold,
Moles and Lindens in pillories, their mischievous tales unfold."

 

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Derrick Linden... How cool would it be to have a manager that's a dragon (unless he's feeling "toasty!")? 😅

[Is this new round of mentors a good idea?]

5 hours ago, Eirynne Sieyes said:

I was welcomed last night by a mentor. She was lovely. I think this is going to work.

I visited the welcome areas as well recently. I think the destinations look pretty well-made and it seems promising to me, too. I saw several mentors at the "Welcome Hub Social Plaza" and one at the" BelliHub" destination (I think it should be at least two). I was greeted upon arrival and offered assistance, if needed. Everyone was very friendly!

[Is this new round of mentors a good idea?]

2 minutes ago, Innula Zenovka said:

I was responding to AlphaStud's point that

My point is that, while I have a reasonable understanding of both viewers, I certainly wouldn't try to answer questions about the UI of one viewer without being able to check my responses using the viewer in question.   

So if I were acting as a mentor on Firestorm Island I would make a point of logging in on Firestorm, because that's the viewer I would expect to be asked about, and , for the same reason, if I were acting as a mentor on LL's Welcome Hub, where new users will rez and where all the videos and other materials use the Official Viewer, I would log in using the Official Viewer.

In either case, if someone asks me a question about the other viewer I can always log in an alt on that viewer so I can check.

I understand your point. I think what @Arielle Popstar said would be the best course of action. By being familiar, at least, with the support options available to direct users to them for viewers. 

[Is this new round of mentors a good idea?]

I think a mentor should have understanding of all viewers, if possible (not suggesting this as a requirement, but it would be a plus to be able to assist further if needed).

Each of them are fairly similar anyway, and it wouldn't be unlikely in my opinion that a new resident might have done prior research on viewers to appeal to their interests or be recommended (through friends, YouTube videos, etc.) to use something other than the default one before coming in-world.

I'm sure they have guidelines, though, on how to approach a situation where someone is asking for help using another viewer.

[Is this new round of mentors a good idea?]

I applied. 

As someone else teased, I need a distraction from shopping, but in all seriousness I think it's a great idea to allow others a chance in their spare time to contribute to our virtual world and help others feel more comfortable in learning what it's about, how to get started, etc. The possibilities are endless here on Second Life--there's so much you can do and it's extremely overwhelming. I did a lot of research on my own to get accustom to the controls and customizing my avatar (but I also have a technical background), but there were times I got really frustrated with scenarios that were very unique and if it weren't for a few key people I met that gave advice at the time, I might not still be around.

I'm curious, though, how many volunteers they're looking to select, and what the criteria for the screening process is. Also, when might those inquiring receive a response? If there are classes, I'm assuming most people have a valid chance of getting to try it out as long as they attend, do a good job, and follow the guidelines, but I don't know.

I do agree that a community "Group Chat" with mentors would be a nice addition. In my opinion, that would be perfect and easy to maintain, plus it would allow more freedom for everyone to assist whenever they want/can as they're doing other things in-world.