Second Life is a wonderful world where you can be anything you want: a fashion designer, a dancing cat, a knight, a vampire, or a serious artist with wings. But one thing never changes: people in Second Life still get annoyed when others behave badly.

So, if you ever wondered how to really annoy others, or maybe you want to avoid doing that, here are Five Foolproof Ways to Get Muted, Blocked, and Banned Faster Than You Can Say “Nice Pixel Boobs.”

1. Arrive, Say Hello… Then Propose Marriage

You land in a new sim, your hair is still loading, but you type:
“Hi sexy, wanna marry me?” (Bonus points if your profile picture is a 2007 biker with flexi hair and your name includes “69.”)
Boom. Muted. Or banned. Or both.

People don’t come to Second Life to get married in the first five seconds. If you really want to find love in Second Life, maybe don’t act like a clingy speed-dater.

2. Walk Around Naked in Public Places

Yes, we know. You bought that mesh body. It came with parts. And you’re proud of them.

But please, not everyone wants to see your pixel bits flapping in the wind at a beach café or an art gallery. There are places for that, adult sims, for example. But walking into a shopping event completely nude? That’s a fast way to get kicked out and land on someone’s “never talk to this avatar again” list.

3. Send Real-Life D*ck Pics to Strangers (or Bewb Pics for that matter)

Yes. This happens. In Second Life. Somehow, some folks think it’s a good idea to slide into your IMs and send a real-life photo of their (let’s say) very personal region, completely uninvited. As if that’s a normal way to make friends.

Spoiler: it’s not.
Just because Second Life is a virtual world doesn’t mean common decency goes out the window. If you wouldn’t walk up to someone in real life and show them your bits at the bus stop, maybe don’t do it here either. It’s not sexy. It’s not brave. It’s not “flirting.” It’s an instant ticket to Blocksville.

Also: nobody’s impressed. Really.

4. Use Voice Chat Without Warning in a Quiet Sim

You arrive in a peaceful sim. It’s calm. There’s soft music. People are roleplaying, taking photos, or just relaxing.

Then you shout in voice (preferably while chewing on something and with loud music/screaming kids in the background):
“HELLO? CAN ANYONE HEAR ME??”

And just like that, the immersion is dead, the sim owner is fuming, and three furries have already muted you.
Not everyone likes voice chat. Some don’t even have it turned on. If you want to use voice, ask first. Or just… don’t use it unless you’re sure it’s welcome.

5. Grief Like It’s 2008

Back in the early days, some people thought it was funny to annoy others with flying cubes, noise, or scripts that crash regions. Today? That’s still not funny. That’s ban-worthy.

If you throw 500 spinning cubes into a romantic dance club, people won’t laugh. They’ll just kick you out and report you.

Bonus Tip: Beg for Lindens Like a Professional Liar

You get an IM:
“Hello, I am new. Please give me 200 Lindens for skin.”

You check their profile, and they joined in 2015. Hmmm. Sure.
Asking for money from strangers is rude. If you really are new, there are freebie places to help you get started. But begging with a 10-year-old account and a full mesh outfit? Come on. Be better.

Second Life is full of creative, kind, and sometimes strange people. But if you want to enjoy it and avoid being muted, blocked, or banned, a little respect goes a long way.

Now go out there and behave… or at least, misbehave in style!