I'd love to know what this earth-shattering result cost the average Canadian taxpayer.
We assume all female avatars are in use by female players... I doubt this is 100% the caseEven if we admit, many female avatars are in use by males, this finding reveals, it's just women, who exert the pressure for public nudity, not "sexist" and "dirty" men. This research has lead into similar conclusion: even the little girls prefer the nudity in social competition spontaneously.
How ironic that there's an advertisement for IMVU (another virtual reality thing) on the side of the article. There are plenty of half dressed female avatars on there too.
Clothing for women is not the same thing as it is for men. They usually must cover up more of their bodies (men don't worry about going topless), and in many societies must cover up completely. Avatars allow them to choose their own limits on coverage, and if "proper" clothing is felt to be imposed on them in real life, they can ignore those taboos in SL.
jscroft
Dec 26, 2012