Comments on: The Avatar Experiment – Stunning vs Cute vs Guy

By: April Bowlby

April Bowlby — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:54:20 +0000

Your experiment is a good idea. It confirmed a couple of theories of my own, and I agree with your findings. Also, in reference to people friending you if you friend them first, it's likely that they either: A) Believe that you know them, but don't remember who you are or B) They realize what your motive is and have a similiar one, so they return the favor.

By: MOin

MOin — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 19:11:31 +0000

loll the heading of this post is funny and yes even me i am a normal guy using internet for work not to find womens sometimes click on women profiles i mean thats totally un-intentionally then i simply leave. and using some place without an avatar leaves different impact.

By: nigelmcloughlin

nigelmcloughlin — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:13:53 +0000

now you got me thinking of changing my avatar. paris hilton maybe? ^^

By: Cari duit

Cari duit — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:09:59 +0000

Interesting study, I agree with the conclusion and also Michael Woo's comment, it's human habits and human character as a sinner, so that the sexier the avatar the more hit he/she will get.

By: zwinky cheats

zwinky cheats — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:35:31 +0000

that's some illustrative point. yeah, girls would tend to add those of the same gender even if they dont know them.

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By: Internet Marketing Joy

Internet Marketing Joy — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:40:58 +0000

This study is really interesting. Now I'm having a thought of changing my avatar..^^

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By: Mike - Twenty Steps

Mike - Twenty Steps — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 18:29:48 +0000

Did all three of the fictitious Stumblers come from Ontario? If so I think I've rumbled you

By: Jeff Quipp

Jeff Quipp — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 15:34:49 +0000

@ Wiep – can't wait to see the 'hot' you Wiep!

@ Michael Woo – great point! More to study I suppose.