True! And I'm glad that you are saying as much because I think we need to address the unfortunate perception that SL is nothing more than griefing episodes.

However - and I say this with much sadness and regret - I was deeply shocked today when, for reasons that are not relevant to this comment I dropped in on Help Island looking for a Linden and discovered, to my horror and amazement that there were a number of shady characters there parading as "helpful residents," talking a blue streak, arguing loudly and hurling profanities at each other via voice and pretty much ignoring the poor newbies who were passing through.

If this had been my experience during my first login to Second Life, I can tell you without hesitation that it would have been my last login - EVER - and that I wouldn't have lasted in SL more than a NY minute.

Something drastic and permanent needs to be done to make this stop. Absolutely ghastly experiences await poor newbies. How is it possible that this is allowed to continue??