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This is also true of Lindens — ''don't'' send random IMs to Lindens seeking help, even if you feel it's important. What each Linden does is often clarified in their profile, and IMing before understanding wastes time for | This is also true of Lindens — ''don't'' send random IMs to Lindens seeking help, even if you feel it's important. What each Linden does is often clarified in their profile, and IMing before understanding wastes time for everyone. | ||
If it's an account-specific issue, then you should visit our [http://secondlife.com/support Support Portal]. | If it's an account-specific issue, then you should visit our [http://secondlife.com/support Support Portal]. | ||
Revision as of 10:58, 30 July 2008
SLetiquette is Second Life etiquette: manners and customs to help you live a happier Second Life. You may already be familiar with Netiquette as it applies to the general Internet, but since Second Life is a 3D virtual world, there are some unique aspects to be aware of. All of these are important and should be kept close to your heart — they aren't strict rules, they're social guidelines which'll benefit you and others you communicate with.
This list was originally prepared by Torley Linden.
The list
Read profiles carefully before IMing someone
A lot of Residents work in Second Life, and may be unable to reply to instant messages. For example, a builder who requests in her profile that you email her, or contact a friend whose name is listed for support. By respecting how others wish to communicate, you'll often receive faster service and save trouble for everyone involved.
Some Resis have even gone extra lengths to make it easier for you to contact them through preferred means inworld, whether it's a virtual mailbox you can "ping" them through, or a contact form in their Web tab:
[Show Abramelin Wolfe example]
This is also true of Lindens — don't send random IMs to Lindens seeking help, even if you feel it's important. What each Linden does is often clarified in their profile, and IMing before understanding wastes time for everyone.
If it's an account-specific issue, then you should visit our Support Portal.
If you don't get a reply, that doesn't mean the other person hates you
Don't falsely assume that just because another avatar is chatting to you that they dislike you! They may be away from their keyboard in first life, engaged in something. (Of course, it's nice to indicate this when possible.) They may be buried in other chat and IMs and are attending to those first. Or, they may not speak the same language as you and don't understand. They could also just be shy.
Be patient, or if you have a hard time doing so, find someone else to chat up.
But be cautioned: if you have treated someone cruelly or for whatever other reason they choose (even frivolous ones, it's their choice), they can mute you, meaning they won't see your chat.
Related resources
Be sure to see our Community Standards for an overall code of conduct.
Resident-written guides
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