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Every avatar in SL (except the bots) has a RL person
behind it, and that real person is going to have real feelings. From time to
time, those feelings may be distressed, and the person, through their avatar,
may seek the help and support of others within SL.
That "other" may
be you. In this article, I will attempt to suggest some guidelines that might
help you with some of the common issues that arise including:
Does that
avatar really need to bring this drama to SL?
Can I really
help someone?
Do I have to
help someone if I don't really want to?
If I started to
help, can I stop? How do I stop?
How do I know
if I am in over my head?
What do I do if
I think I am in over my head?
Ok, let's begin.