So it took me a while to understand why a lot of people in-game seem to not be talkative.
The avatar for someone shows up when they are registered with the server. Long before they can chat, long before they see anything. Long enough that the person logging in will seem unsocial to those already there.
So how about not showing anyone until they are actually loaded and ready?
Its fine as it is
Just learn to wait till theyre loaded
Thats what Ive done