Second Life is built, I think, for extroverts. This is not surprising or even a knock on the grid since most of the real world is set up that way as well. As a certified introvert myself I have to make special efforts to get out and socialize, to contact friends and say ‘hey let’s go do something’, a result of this is that people think I am a bad friend (I only contact them when I need their help) and after a time I get lonely.

I was thinking about this last night when I thought ‘hey, maybe we introverts need a club!’ so I started thinking about the logistics involved. Ok, so we would need a name ‘Introverts of the Grid’ sounded good. Then I sort of got stuck on some questions

1. What would our group logo be? A comfortable hair and a book?
2. What would our screening process be? Oh, you’re talking too much, you’re out.
3. What would we do with our time? We’re introverts remember.
4. What would the goal be? To be less introverted or just to support each other in our introverted ways?

While the group idea broke down into the above tongue-in-cheek exercise I did realize that I come across as unfeelng, uncaring, and a bit distant from my friends, so I’m sorry.

I’m also challenging myself to find stuff to do, to finding places to go, and to connect to other people more than I have.

Now excuse me while I go watch a movie, by myself .

Edit: I’ve created the group ‘Introverts of the Grid’ for those of us who feel so inclined to join