Report on my interview

The subject I interviewed was one of about 6 to 8 people on the dance floor that was not directly affiliated (from my point of view) with the club itself. I told the subject briefly about what I was doing, trying to keep the conversation as natural as possible. I then asked if I could ask a few questions and I then proceeded to give her the subject protection note card. The subject agreed and I began my interview process. I first asked about the kinds of activities and behaviors that she would typically find occurring in club environments. She responded by saying that the activities she witnessed were “relatively tame and expected”. I then asked if she attended any similar (club/night club) events outside of SL, she responded “no”. I then inquired about her feelings on SL clubs as a dating or singles scene and she believed much of the activities and conversations that take place are definitely “singles behavior”. I asked if the relationships that develop from this remain in SL and she was unaware but personally felt they remained in SL due to distance in real life that would most likely separate the people. I then asked what she believed might be the primary reason for attending these events in SL, she responded by saying that “it’s a way for people to be free, relax and be somebody else”. The interview concluded at this point. With this interview I had hoped to get a better idea as to the reasons people attend clubs in SL and behave in the ways that they do. While I wanted to have more in-depth responses, the responses I did receive were adequate and they helped to confirm the behavior I felt was going on.

-Zero