I remember the first time I walked into our local community center when I was a kid.  Everything was a big unknown, and my head was filled with a million questions.  Who are these people?  What can I do here?  How do I go about doing it?  I see something interesting, will someone show me how to do that? Perhaps the biggest question of all was, "Do I fit in?"

If you get a kick out of welcoming new members to There, here are some points to consider in helping them 'fit in.'

• Creating an Identity:  Show them how to use the spa and try-it machines to customize their look.
• Communicating: Help them communicate in chat bubbles, chat groups, IMs, and with emotes.
• Playing:  Lend a vehicle. Tell them about paintball, racing, spades, or questing.  Show them good party places.  Tell them about skilling up.
• Finding Fun: Show them how to find fun events on Happening Now.
• Movement: Show them how to get around via walking, running, teleport,search, and the There Maps.
• Meeting People: Help them learn about who hangs out in There.  Start them out with a nice conversation and bring in a few other avatars if you can manage it.  Keep things friendly and accepting.  Show them how to find clubs or activities where they might connect with people of their own interests or age.  Show them how to find populated locations and events.
• Protection: Show them how to protect themselves against bullies and other predators.  Show them how to use forcefield and ignore, how to teleport away, and how to contact the abuse team by clicking Get Help>>Live Help.
  
• Answers: Be prepared to answer their questions about There.  These are usually related to becoming a premium member, getting bux, clothes, and houses. 

One way to assist new members is to give them a copy of this link to useful information.