I came to
SL with no online experience be it games , forums, chat rooms, whatever. I was drawn in by it quite heavily, my first year was definitely an experience. I experienced, and caused my share of heartbreak. When I walked away and cancelled my account in April, I used that time to get a better perspective and came back.
SL to me, is like a big theme park. I consider myself a Visitor as opposed to a Resident. I come to the park to be relaxed and entertained, not looking to carry anything out of the park when I leave. Everyone I meet I accept as they present themselves, who or what they may be in RL is of no importance. But they all are real people, and i try to treat them just as I would anyone I meet in RL.