Technology

Should digital avatars look like ideal versions of ourselves?

For

It boosts confidence and creativity.

Against

It creates lies and unrealistic self-image.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • The way my avatar dresses is how I would love to dress in real life and I’m much more confident online as an avatar
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • It becomes a way of representing yourself and expressing your identity in a virtual space.
    RedditOriginal language: English

Against

  • It just doesn't feel like it represents me at all
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • when i compare those to mine, it seems like i have some regular and boring avatar.
    RedditOriginal language: English
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