Avatar “Appearance Codes” in Internet-Based Virtual Worlds
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In this paper we describe the use of avatar “appearance codes” for professionals in Internet-Based Virtual Worlds like Second Life. We describe the results of a survey with 37 participants. Of those participants, 45.9% indicated that an avatar appearance that accurately represents your physical appearance is unimportant to professional interactions. We conclude that it is important that emergent company policies governing avatar appearance fit their environment.
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