I've always felt that way about SL. Everyone can come off as so stand offish. I think the issue with that is because a lot of times they are dealing with past drama or past tolls. Like the forums. I'm totally new, but I'm sure a lot of people are waiting until I talk more on it to interact with me. It can be the kind of thing that makes you want to just give up and do your own thing. But I'm a social butterfly or something. I need to interact with people. So basically just try to hang around and people will know you are just a cool person to chill with, and you might end up making a best friend. As for places. The Velvet is still an awesome place to hang. Just random conversation with great music.