Out of Pod Experience

So, this thread kind of smells a little bit trollish, but I'll give a response because when taken seriously, the choices we make when we create an avatar are pretty interesting, and I find the sociology behind the EVE Universe and how we all interact within it pretty fascinating.



As a guy who quite openly admits that he likes guys and girls, (I've joked with a lot of players about cute Gallente and Caldari guys on these forums), I see this as an absolutely ludicrous statement.

There are plenty of gay guys out there, there are plenty of gay women out there, and there are plenty of people who are quite happy attracted to both genders. There are also quite a few people who're unsure of their gender, or feel they'd like to switch gender.

There are also those who've been bold enough to take steps to move forward with that change under the eyes of what can often be a very judgmental and superficial society that, in certain circles, remains very obsessed purely with physical attributes and appearance.

I've actually spoken to a lot of EVE players regarding this over the years, specifically guys who play female characters, and girls who play male characters (who believe me, there are more of than you think!).

Do we then flip the statement you made, in order to say that a woman playing a male character also has homosexual tendencies?

I also think that statement is absolutely ludicrous.

• Perhaps some people select a gender and appearance based on what they find attractive?
• Perhaps others select the same attributes based on what they feel is within themselves as a form of self expression?
• Maybe others select those attributes based on what they feel other people might find attractive?
• Perhaps some others see it as a form of escapism, and it's entirely unrelated to their preference of personal gender, or sexual preference?
• Still, some people may just look to create an avatar that's funny in appearance or is otherwise amusing to themselves or other people.

Maybe there are other explanations for why people chose a different gender when creating an avatar to represent themselves in an online game?

I think that for the best part, in some way shape for form, people's avatars are an expression of themselves. How that expression relates to the player behind the digital representation they choose to portray in the EVE Universe, is locked entirely within their own mind, and their business alone unless they decide that they want to share it with a wider audience.

Everyone has their own opinion of what they find attractive or otherwise appealing, and sometimes that doesn't even factor into the thought process when people create avatars.

I don't think that the selection of a specific gender for your avatar in an online game, when compared in relation to your real life gender, has any tangible link with real word sexual orientation at all, and to be fair I could see how some people actually might be insulted by that kind of insinuation.

Just my two cents!

Also, moving this to Out of Pod Experience!

I've chosen female avatars in other games primarily because it looks better than staring at a big beefy male toon. That doesn't really apply in EvE for the most part.... so I dont see myself rolling up a female alt anytime soon. To answer the OP, NO I dont think your avatar choices in any way reflect on who you are as a person irl.

Wow....

You couldn't have missed the boat any further. If you are not a troll, you need to open your eyes and get some education. Maybe start reading the responses that people have been posting on this bridge.

I have a female toon. She is, IMHO, much prettier to look at than this one. Does it make me gay that I'd rather look at an attractive female avatar? Hope not....otherwise my wife will be in for a surprise.

I am not even going to read the thread before I post my initial response.

You are assuming that homosexuality is a feminine characteristic. Most cross dressers are straight

EDIT: Oh, and I know a number of 'bears' that would crush the average male and they truly like slobbing the nob




And yes, I am straight and definitely role played females before. Dominant females but females none the less.

Nope, not at all.

But again confirming that you should probably let other people worry about who they're ******* instead of worrying so much about who they're *******.

You really do have other things to worry about mate - like becoming a warlord.

So, this is a valid discussion regarding why people choose the avatars they do, and the social commentary surrounding them.

Let's be sure to keep the responses clean and civil, because I'd like this thread to stay open for people to comment freely.

I'm going to give it a quick clean up, so lets keep the topic on the right track!

Indeed

Indeed.

Quite a lot of forum posters are former/current hauler alts that mostly have been created using the "randomize" buttons.

Definitely the wrong end of the 'stick'.

Dammit Diamond! Get on the right in of the stick