I was recently away on a business trip. As soon as I arrived home I raced to the computer/SL. It was unusually quiet at Daydream Island when i arrived but a long-time friend soon turned up. He's funny and interesting but underlying his hilarious exterior is someone who has suffered in real life - death of loved ones, divorce and more. This guy can turn up in a friendly mood but I have also seen him vicious and angry. Beneath it all, regardless of his mood, I know there thumps a heart of gold. I have learned to go with the flow and when good people are behaving strangely I think to myself, "That's the way their mop flops today."
Sometimes we need patience in Second Life. We need to give others time to beat their own drum ... even if it's loud or confusing or off beat, even if it's offensive (within reason). SL is an odd place and it attracts many types. Some people are in SL to free themselves and escape from the things that have hurt or frightened them. Patience, a good listening ear, empathy and a little bit of love can go a long way to helping. Your care might impact someone's 2nd life and their real life. It's well worthwhile giving it a try.
That does not mean to say we need to waste time on griefers, losers, perves or stalkers. It does mean that our our hearts should go out to those we feel intuitively deserve more of a chance. These people, even if they first seem annoying, are often diamonds in the rough. Some of my dearest friends in SL today are avatars that I had the urge the 'block' when we first met. Food for thought ...
Sometimes we need patience in Second Life. We need to give others time to beat their own drum ... even if it's loud or confusing or off beat, even if it's offensive (within reason). SL is an odd place and it attracts many types. Some people are in SL to free themselves and escape from the things that have hurt or frightened them. Patience, a good listening ear, empathy and a little bit of love can go a long way to helping. Your care might impact someone's 2nd life and their real life. It's well worthwhile giving it a try.
That does not mean to say we need to waste time on griefers, losers, perves or stalkers. It does mean that our our hearts should go out to those we feel intuitively deserve more of a chance. These people, even if they first seem annoying, are often diamonds in the rough. Some of my dearest friends in SL today are avatars that I had the urge the 'block' when we first met. Food for thought ...
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