Yes, yes, yes, and yes.

I go to SL to shop. I go to SL to build. I go to SL to learn more about architecture (true!). I go to SL to hone my skills in interior design. I go to SL to connect with my friends and lovers, to have kinky wild sex.

I go to SL to shop for all the fashions I can't afford - or wear - irl. I go to SL to make new friends. I go to SL to do social activities.

Lately, I've even been going to SL to write. lol.

Yes, I am there a lot.

What keywords have you tried, hon? Give me some examples! :)

There's a lot of different reasons I might log in. Most of the time I log in because I feel like I want to see something new and exciting, or find some fun clothes to dress up in. Just get away, pretty much. Most of the time I avoid crowded areas, I feel like exploring by myself, but sometimes I want to talk to people. I do like going to dance clubs when I'm in the mood for social interaction!

And then there's the Div! I love hanging out there and playing fun games. That's the way to meet nice people that I might actually end up putting on my friends list.

This week, I'm going to be jumping on whenever I can to explore the Burning Life area. So many amazing things to be found!!

Lots of things:

Friends - I've met many people in sl that mean a great deal to me. I may be meeting one of them in rl in a few weeks. My closest friends in sl are those who I have shared details about my rl with and even exchanged rl photos with. These people really mean a lot to me and have helped me through hard times in both lives.

Grizzy's Cafe - The people that come to Grizzy's Cafe are the best people in sl. They make the place what it is moreso than I do and I am very thankful that they come. I am continuously amazed that my simple little club gathers so many people and such a diversity of people at that. It has really been a rewarding experience.

Meeting people - SL is a chance to meet all types of people that I would never run into in the course of my daily life. People from different backgrounds than I am accustomed to. I have learned a lot of new things and learned that some assumptions I made about groups were wrong. I also have met people I've wanted to punch in the face, but hey, that comes with the territory. I've learned a bit from all of them though. It is the people that ultimately make sl a worthy experience, especially people who welcome others and create places that people want to visit. You, Eris, and the Diversionarium are an excellent example. You should be proud, Kate.

Self exploration - spending time as the opposite gender, socializing in a low pressure "safe" environment, meeting people I wouldn't cross paths with in sl. All of it makes me learn a little about myself as well. I find that spending time in sl makes me philosophical and also generally feel better about myself.

Spirituality - I lead a Bible Study in sl and also attend several during the week. I learn the most from the Bible by discussing it with others and sl is an excellent place to do that.

Exploring - I love to find a big "nature" sim like Bliss Basin and wander around sight seeing. Its like a mini vacation and very relaxing.

So that's why I spend time in sl.

I could tell you a hundred of reasons, but to make it short, love and lust (ok, sometimes lust for building, beatifull landscapes, but mostly... :-p).

Primarily I come to escape some RL pressures - this is the "why".

"what" I like to do is explore and socialise - having someone to do it with is very important too.