Imagining places

I am right in the centre of a spheric picture here. This one and many more have been produced by John Graig Freeman of the Emerson Institute. The navigation is based on an earth map and tp's you to places like Kamloops, Sao Paulo and Mexico. Read the instructions careful as you will lose precious time and might give up to soon.

The Avastar 103/211/80

There are several papers about SL, but not many are only accessible in-world. The Avastar can be obtained by touching a board. Then you will receive a note card with reference to a pdf-file. You can read the paper by opening this file.

Casablanca 84/141/26

Arabian architecture is a feast for the eye. In a strong and modest way it is shown in Casablanca, one of Morocco 's major cities. Just outside you will find a market with several traditional products. Do not forget to collect your free fez and local outfit.

Lessons for SL

How to get cheated in Second Life:

1. Pay money directly to somebody you don't know. (This works in Times Square, too)
2. Buy from somebody who has been in Second Life only a few days. You can find that info on the person's profile. Don't embarass them by asking how they found such good deals after just a few days inworld.
3. Buy from somebody with no place of business. That way you won't be able to find them again if you are not happy with the deal.

If you want a less interesting buying experience:

1. Buy from a vending machine in an established place of business.
2. Look up the person who owns the vendor in search>people. How long has the person been in SL?
3. Send out an IM to a large group you belong to. Ask for advice about the person and the deal. (If you don't belong to a group, join one. Sledu, eLumenata, and SeconfLife Hobos are open enrollment ands will welcome you.)
4. Offer a friendship link to anyone trying to sell you something. Ask them to TP you to their home for further discussion. If they actually take you some place, check to see that the land belongs to to person you are talking to.

Written by Thinkerer Melville