Comments on: Selling Ammo to My Firing Squad

By: Ro Schro

Ro Schro — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:44:40 +0000

One thing I would like to add to this Olivia, coming from a guy and someone whom I would like to think you know a fair amount about, is that there is a subtle but important difference between home and real life. I say this because I am 100% proof that this is correct.
On home, everyone looks good, or funny, or rich, or zany because that is how they choose to look. How often we wear things bought at the store in the mall or as a free reward from home to show off our interests. The truth is every time we go on home, that is how often. In any event, our avatars are idealized and created to specifications. Who knows how old(or young) the controlling person actually is. Who knows how fat, how greasy, how awkward they are in their own skin.
On home we either attract or are attracted to people because of how the avatar looks, or maybe something as simple as the name over their head. Either way, I personally have found it much easier to talk to people on home because there is no pressure or expectations. No one sees anything I don’t choose to show them, unlike the real world where we are forced to show a certain amount about ourselves without even saying a word. Your attire, your grooming, even posture says volumes about yourself which others subconsciously pick up on.
If I were in a real bar, or mall, or real life slap happy stage show arena and everyone looked as attractive as home avatars I would definitely have a difficult time meeting people. I think my hardest obstacle to overcome is shyness, but the biggest part of that is that I am intimidated by crowds. In small groups, where it is a bit more intimate or secluded I am more relaxed. But even still, maybe I just don’t seem interesting, or interested enough to carry the conversation sometimes. On home I never find this to be a problem because I know what they look like really doesn’t matter, but what they say does.
Finally, I would like to say that while home has censors for our language, and there is a limit to the things our avatars can do, the things people do with their avatars in terms of interacting with others is far more brazen, cocky and downright rude than anyone would be in the real world. At least without being arrested or something. When was the last time you saw someone just start dancing in the middle of a group of people talking in the real world? How about seeing someone crotch stare, while down on one knee? Maybe you want to simply brush right past that person who is standing in the most inconvenient spot ever, but you will walk around or at best excuse yourself. Why because in the real world there are still consequences, home not so much. At the most extreme, you get banned and make another account.
That is the difference. I know I have said things to people on home that in the real world I would have kept to myself. And conversely in real world, stopped myself from doing things or saying things that on home would come out as fast as I could type it.
Something to remember about home, everyone is perfect until they start typing.

By: Mika

Mika — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 01:00:43 +0000

Wonderful work very informative and true the desperation of some of the avi’s is sad I realize there are alot of lonely people out there that single and can only socialize on home But all in all they should understand we are real people treat all the avi’s you meet as such respect is the key and practicing your approach guys most girls like attention in the real world and in home:)

By: Queen_Eli

Queen_Eli — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 19:38:48 +0000

This was very funny!!! Very much enjoyed reading it, and trying hard not to bust out laughing at my desk at work (how could one explain why they’re laughing?).

Good work and you found a great Home with terrific talent and friendships in HSM.

Keep writing!

By: tbaby

tbaby — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 01:17:55 +0000

Hey u adorkable goober, I recognize one of those lines. I think u used one of em on me when u was spamjelly LOL Well as always, great article Olivia. So, would you care for some pie? LOL

By: Terra_Cide

Terra_Cide — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 14:20:17 +0000

If you share your Snickers, I’ll give you Starbursts.

(Insert thinly veiled double entendre with Butterfingers and a Willy Wonka reference here)

It does amuse and bemuse me when I get a teenager proclaim, “I love you!” Or completely skip over the “Hello,” part and go straight to, “Will you be my GF?”

In most cases, I’m old enough to be their mom, for crying out loud!

I’ve flirted with -- and actually have been (for a change) cognizant that I was been flirted with -- both male and female avatars. Heck, Olivia, Sue and I flirt blatantly with each other in public. That’s a far cry from when I used to shoot people down like an AK-47 on full automatic. Not that I don’t anymore, it’s just on occasion.

By: Burbie52

Burbie52 — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 13:00:14 +0000

Fun article Olivia! You make me glad that all of us at the magazine drove the bus over you! I knew you had it in you, you are a great writer with a wonderful sense of humor and just what this article needed to take off. Some of those pick up lines are hysterical, especially used in a Home context, but they are certainly better than “wassup”. By the way when asked that I say the sky, ceiling or heaven if I am in plaza with an angel outfit on. Keep writing girl, you are a wonderful addition to the team and welcome aboard the Magic Bus of HSM!

By: Jersquall

Jersquall — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 09:36:27 +0000

Nevahhh! I <3 my candy way too much. I have met some very nice women but yeah. I just stay busy. Shot 3 video clips with hearitwow today for Homecast, Was a priest for a virtual wedding lol (Fake) and was a model for a different project. Gave multiple tours and did a few other things for the HCVs. Which is fun. I'm all good.

By: Olivia_Allin

Olivia_Allin — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 09:18:13 +0000

You could probably get more women (strait and bi and a few guys) if u shared you snickers.(that wasn’t meant to sound dirty if it did)

By: Jersquall

Jersquall — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 09:04:49 +0000

I see ButtHead up there! “Hey Baby” Great write up. I loved it and yes I needed a good pickup line. I never have time to use it though lol.

As a Home Guide I walk around a lot and see the pitiful attempts at what can only be called ”OMG He did not say that” I think I have seen it all but sometimes I get a surprise just watching. Oh and don’t think it’s just the guys trying these Fancy one liners. This single strait guy has been hit on a plenty by strait and bi women and a few guys. Home has it all. and I have made some friends because of it. Point being, It all starts with a line. Hi, Hello, can I have your babies? I love home because it’s never a dull moment.

Jers