[-empyre-] advice for SL neophyte?

["Millie Niss" <men2@columbia.edu>]

I visited SL once or twice and was unable to get engaged with the virtual world, but after that, I read about very interesting happenings and art in SL.  How can a total beginner experience the things discussed here?  What are the must-see destinations in SL for someone interested in net art and e-poetry?

(OT: how do I make my avatar have a custom shape -- not just custom clothing, etc. -- is there a link explaining SL modelling & how to attach it to my avatar?)

--total SL neophyte