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jdaggerDuring my rezday party, I was asked the question I expected to be asked by our DJ, Ms Riel, and I failed to answer. Not because I didn't want to , but because I was still thinking about the answer. As is my norm, I seriously overthought it, and it took me this long to get all my musing together in one place...that and my previously mentioned maladroitness with a keyboard that our own Miss Writer so pointedly makes reference to...
So what have I learned in 2 years of Second Life?
The three rules of Bliss:
Bliss is what you make of it
Bliss is where you find it
Your bliss is your responsibility.
To quote the old outlaw at the end of the Wild Bunch, "It ain't like the old days, but it'll do". Yes, SL may be an imperfect RP environment, it may have its flaws and shortcomings, but it is still a wondrous grid full of amazing things. You are in charge of your own happiness.
There are no NPCs in SL.
Always remember that everyone you meet has a real human behind the screen, full of all of those things that humans bring to the table. There are no AIs guiding their actions, so even when you get frustrated try to think that they may be saying the same things about you.
Pay it forward.
Just remember that the newbie with the bad hair and lots of questions may become your best friend one day. Or you may never see them again. I believe in SL karma.
Finally, as in all things, if you begin to believe your own press, there may be a problem.
So I remain, humbly and in awe of the wonderful people I have met,
Your servant,
Jed
So what have I learned in 2 years of Second Life?
The three rules of Bliss:
Bliss is what you make of it
Bliss is where you find it
Your bliss is your responsibility.
To quote the old outlaw at the end of the Wild Bunch, "It ain't like the old days, but it'll do". Yes, SL may be an imperfect RP environment, it may have its flaws and shortcomings, but it is still a wondrous grid full of amazing things. You are in charge of your own happiness.
There are no NPCs in SL.
Always remember that everyone you meet has a real human behind the screen, full of all of those things that humans bring to the table. There are no AIs guiding their actions, so even when you get frustrated try to think that they may be saying the same things about you.
Pay it forward.
Just remember that the newbie with the bad hair and lots of questions may become your best friend one day. Or you may never see them again. I believe in SL karma.
Finally, as in all things, if you begin to believe your own press, there may be a problem.
So I remain, humbly and in awe of the wonderful people I have met,
Your servant,
Jed
