I don't know why it's so hard making friends in SL. Ironically it used to be much simpler back in the prim/sculpty days when everyone looked like a clown, 90% of my friends list came from those days, and almost all my "active" friends are from then as well, but as expected most of those old friends have already quit SL. I try to be very friendly, chatty, funny, and open to all interests as long as I'm not totally grossed out by it (e.g. amputation or something), sometimes going as far as pretending I'm really into something just to get the conversation going even though I'm kinda meh about it (e.g. dancing). I try going to different places, including a few 18+ places. I'm an introvert though I try my best IMing others, usually complimenting their looks even though sometimes I think their look is meh but their profile interests me.
I don't know what else I'm supposed to do. So far 99% of the "conversations" I get are either rude, boring (basically all I get are 1-2 word replies "hi" "ok" "thank u"), creepy (had a couple of people ask my RL address within a few sentences), completely ignored, or just bland dirty talk. I'm pretty sure my appearance is not a factor cause I spend a ridiculous amount of time perfecting it and almost everyone I talk with approve of it. I do have a distinctive Asian look though... I really hope it's not because most people only want to chat with people who look like they're from an English speaking country for a lack of a better word... Either most of the people in the places I go to are just not friend-worthy or I'm not trying hard enough? I literally think it's easier to make friends IRL than here...
Anyway mostly just venting... wondering if anyone else feels the same.
I feel the same way.
In reality, I have had far more success making friends and connecting with others socially in real life than in the virtual.
Have hung around the busy areas (e.g London city) and attempted to partake in conversation there, but could never really 'connect' with anyone in either of those places even after having an account for over a year.
The only reason why I still have the viewer installed is I forgot to cancel my annual premium subscription.
It's possible my avatar could be an issue... It is not one of those creative one and is based directly off of my real life me.
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I feel the same way.
In reality, I have had far more success making friends and connecting with others socially in real life than in the virtual.
Have hung around the busy areas (e.g London city) and attempted to partake in conversation there, but could never really 'connect' with anyone in either of those places even after having an account for over a year.
The only reason why I still have the viewer installed is I forgot to cancel my annual premium subscription.
It's possible my avatar could be an issue... It is not one of those creative one and is based directly off of my real life me.