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avatars or real pictures?

September 16, 2008 by randomize
Hi,
We are thinking about changing avatars per real pictures...
What do you think?

Comments

I'm unsure, would some people be able to keep avatars while the rest could have pictures?
I know that there are plenty of people who hate photos of themselves so they might not be comfortable putting em up on the WWW
As long as there's still the option of keeping avs I think it's a great idea!
Sent by AndyShields, on September 16, 2008
I like the idea of using real photos!
Sent by Clayton, on September 16, 2008
Keep up the great work on the site!
Sent by Clayton, on September 16, 2008
I'd say keep the avatars..
As Andy says many people don't like putting up photos, and I think the sweet avatars you got now works really great.. They're like a big part of this page's design
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Keep THEM!
Sent by stiano, on September 16, 2008
no people will be judged on them and bad things could be said!!!could hurt someone feelings!!
Sent by cossycosgrove, on September 16, 2008
IMO, Keep these characters, or have an option where one can upload there own picture if they want.
Sent by Vindication, on September 16, 2008
i also liked the idea but keeping in view that they cannot be copied like the avatars and anything can happen ...!???
otherwise its a great idea
Sent by imxrated93, on September 16, 2008
I think some people don't want to put up pictures of themselves so I think you should keep it the way it is and if anyone wants to, they'll put it up as an image
Sent by Emma, on September 16, 2008
avatars
Sent by sunny, on September 16, 2008
avatars can mean anything, sunny. But you probably think about the ones that's already here though ;)
Sent by stiano, on September 16, 2008
I say let people put pictures up as avatars if they want, but leave the option to keep cartoony ones if they want to
Sent by Summerlynn, on September 16, 2008
i say YESSSS do that But you should also put a report picture thing so no inopropriate photos can be used
Sent by Hiccupsdude, on September 16, 2008
maybe validate pictures or something before they can be used?
Sent by Summerlynn, on September 16, 2008
I think it's a great idea it will give you the player a feeling that you are actually competing with real people.  If you still worry about how people gonna judge you maybe you shoulnt play this game.
Sent by Xavier, on September 16, 2008
I kind of like avatars better.  I think it'd be better to add more options for the current avatar though.
I think having BOTH real picture and avatars available looks messy.  I'm more for a uniform look.  It looks a lot cleaner that way.  So whatever you choose, I think it should be one thing and not a mixture of the two like many have suggested.  Again, this opinion is purely based on aesthetics.
Sent by peenk, on September 16, 2008
i think the fun is using avatars ^_^
facebook/myspace is for real pics
Sent by Jensa101, on September 16, 2008
i like the avatars, they set this site apart from others such as picso or facebook. Also i think if people put up their pictures other people will make fun of them and make them feel bad because its happened before
Sent by Zacharyy, on September 16, 2008
While I personally prefer real photos, I think it would be best for Tengaged if they kept the avatars.  The avatars give a uniqueness to the site and add to the sense of community.  Also, with the new currency in place you could add things like purchasing new accessories, hairstyles, etc.  In turn, I think that would make more people use the avatars.  Overall, I think any successful multiplayer online game has the trait of having 'characters' unique only to that game and they allow players the ability to 'enhance' the base avatar.  This encourages players to stay with the game, so they can get whatever item it is they want or to save up for whatever new accessory comes out.
Sent by Grayson10001, on September 16, 2008
I like the idea but it should be optional
Sent by Adela, on September 16, 2008
Hmm either way would be cool. It'd be fun to have pictures of ourselves like they do on the Big Brother wall :) But if not then perhaps just more options for the cartoon avatars that you have now *shrug*
Sent by anarcticsin, on September 16, 2008
I like the pctures idea :)
Sent by Rhyno, on September 16, 2008
I like how it is right now. :D Avatars are a must while photos are optional in blogs, games, etc. for those who choose to do so. I also like the idea Grayson10001 stated that we could "buy" upgrades for our avatars. Sounds nifty.
Sent by ksax00, on September 16, 2008
We could have both.. But if we use real Pictures the Bad players of the Game will judge you on how you look and insult you.. While they are too wimpy to put up their own picture.
Sent by swatza, on September 16, 2008
i like the opition idea.. i think we should have the option to do that and maybe if some1 gets evicted u could change their photo or avatar to grey similar to the show
Sent by tennisallstar94, on September 16, 2008
give an option to either having pictures or avatars.................
but its not as bad if u switch to pictures alot of sites do that..... and it works well sometimes even better....
but i guess for ppl who arn't comfortable with taking pictures u should have an option of using either :D
Sent by Bubblyangel, on September 16, 2008
I like the avatars, they're cool. People can blog or post their own pictures :)
Sent by tobias, on September 16, 2008
I think the avatars are a staple in tengaged! When you think of tengaged you think of the avatars! Real pictures I don't like that Idea cause people would start putting crazy pics up like their cats or dogs or what have you. I really think avatars is the very best way to go. Now expanding the looks of the avatars is a great idea!!
Sent by kencable, on September 16, 2008
I like tennis' idea about GRAYing the pics upon eviction...like a faint memory or ghost........aw.........HAHA
Sent by Grayson10001, on September 16, 2008
I think the avatars are better than real pictures. Just add more desings for the avatars but no pics of real people.
Sent by Renegades, on September 16, 2008
Maybe you could have a profile picture like lots of forums have that only shows up on the profile but you still have the avatar as your... well avatar :P
Then if that becomes popular you could make a gallery page for each game where you can see everyone's profile pic and maybe some stats/ a blurb about all of them?
That's probably a silly idea
But I think the graying out is an amazing idea!
Sent by AndyShields, on September 16, 2008
avatars are better, if they wanna show a picture they can post it in their game
Sent by Msbd23, on September 16, 2008
i think its a good idea...as long as the avatars can still be used...
Sent by Tess11, on September 16, 2008
I haven't read all the comments yet, but I think it would be a good idea, as long as it's optional. and I'm curious if one could use a third-party avatar in place of the real picture, such as face your manga :D
Sent by vroomdeux, on September 16, 2008
I Think all you guys need to do is ADD MORE CLOTHES!!! or Put clothes in a shop for us to buy!!
Sent by Latina, on September 16, 2008
OMG if u guys put clothes in a shop for cheap it will be soo muchh better! :D ohh and hats and accersories
Sent by Latina, on September 16, 2008
I love that idea, that way it will be more realistic
Sent by Sean, on September 16, 2008
I like these cartoon people :(
Sent by Bowler23, on September 16, 2008
i like the cartoon people but i think real pictures would be nice too... you could just give the option of using one or the other
Sent by ViniLikeWoah, on September 16, 2008
i think we should have avatars but people can have the right to purchase with tengaged money the right to use there own picture
Sent by TwoTonTyler, on September 16, 2008
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Sent by Lizardwizard913, on September 16, 2008
In my opinion, I think we should have an option to use an avatar, or a photo. Therefore, it gives more freedom to members, and it's gonna be more user friendly overall.
Sent by Lockie, on September 16, 2008
Avatars! Photos can get creepy..
Sent by Innovative, on September 16, 2008
hey guys do you guys have this problem when you click log off it wont logout for you
Sent by azn_dude89, on September 16, 2008
Avatars <3 How else would we have a granny alliance?
Anyways, pictures would be gross. Too many teens doing the angles.
Sent by Elliott, on September 16, 2008
real pictures is a great idea!!
Sent by filipemazzeo, on September 16, 2008
I lik eavatars, hah but ehh I see its split so you should have both available :D
Or real pics as upgrade with more $$ :D
Loooove the idea, and love the site, please keep up tghe good work
Sent by ivshapiro, on September 16, 2008
Keep avatarssss!
Sent by jeffypop, on September 16, 2008
I like the avatars a lot! They are unique, make the site look very nice and clean. Presents a sense of community on Tengaged. Also, a LOT of people aren't comfortable with putting their own pics up, and even if it's optional, people would still be judged on their looks.
Sent by Nutmeg, on September 16, 2008
keep avatars, but let people upload their own pic if they want, that sounds like a good idea
Sent by tyleror, on September 16, 2008
yeah, make our avatars our main pic, and have a spot for us to put our real pic if you choose to add one.
Sent by Clayton, on September 16, 2008
thats an awesome idea!
Sent by Brett0906, on September 16, 2008
I think avatars and cN PEOPLE VOTE ON MY LATEST BLOG TITLED tENGAGED hALL fAME
Sent by Yankee1006, on September 16, 2008
ALL WE NEED IS A SHOP WE NEW CLOTHES AND ACCESORIES!! GOSHHHHHH
Sent by SlowMoving, on September 16, 2008
i think that would be really cool.
Sent by itwirlatths, on September 16, 2008
yeah, a place to but different clothes, i could totally see a game where everyone is like racing to get enough money to buy a certain peice of clothing, lol, more things to do with money is great, more stuff to buy, but i dont like paying my way into games, what happens when i run out, like what if i keep getting tenth?
Sent by tyleror, on September 16, 2008
Keep the avatars!!!!
Sent by Nathanial, on September 16, 2008
please vote on tengaged hall of fame who r ur fav people on tengaged
Sent by Yankee1006, on September 16, 2008
I WOULD LIKE TO SUGGEST THAT randomize CAN SHOW THE WHOLE BODY INSTEAD THE HEAD TO WAIST LOOKS IN AVATARS
THIS CAN BE DONE BY THE MONEY FEATURE THAT U HAVE STARTED
WE WOULD BE NEEDING 30+ KARMA AND 40T$ TO APPLY THE WHOLE BODY CHANGE IN THE AVATARS
WE CAN BUY STUFF AND ACCESSORIES AND ALSO CAN APPLY BACKGROUNd PICZ OR COLORS TO OUR AVATARS ???   
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i would be appreciating if people have a look here and have comments on this idea :)
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Sent by imxrated93, on September 17, 2008
KEEP THE AVYs.
Sent by NoseyJohn, on September 18, 2008
Agree with keeping avatars, I think there is a danger of the game turning into personal attacks. Already with just avatars you have attacks on peoples race, religion and things that really don't have a place.
Sent by Kuosical, on September 19, 2008
i vote for real pictures!!!
Sent by Lexxu, on September 19, 2008
lexuu always want to show his face to girls!
Sent by Jessica, on September 19, 2008
If it was just avatars, the game wouldn't work. Nobody can be forced to put a picture up, hell one could find a colorfull backround picture off google images and use it as there picture base. So, even if it DID go to pictures only, it still wouldn't be a requirement. I have sorta changed my stance on this, I think it should be AVY based only. I was open to both, but it would look really messy.
Sent by Vindication, on September 19, 2008
I definitely love the avatars.. maybe just upgrade the avatars a bit? More options?
Sent by poeticcheese, on September 22, 2008
im trying everything to get your attention, my comments arent showing up on the blog page so my blogs arent getting posts or votes and i feel that i would be making a lot more money if my blogs actually showed up for people to vote on them
Sent by Bowler23, on September 23, 2008
i don`t like this idea..
Sent by tymu888, on September 27, 2008
i think you should post a blog telling us about the future levels you are planning randomize, and when is stars starting???
Sent by Bowler23, on September 27, 2008
avartars
Sent by thomascorbo, on September 30, 2008
keep the avs but we should have a gallery of our real pics
Sent by jessicax0, on October 5, 2008
real pics
Sent by William94, on October 15, 2008
Maybe have the choice? I would prefer the avatars though, you can't buy costume options with pictures, and if someone takes a bad picture, that's a bit worse than an avatar.
Sent by Chiku, on October 15, 2008
I say we have an option. Pictures are nice, but the avatars you can mess around and change, and be silly with. You know, create personality!
Sent by bbrotherfan99, on October 24, 2008
avatars. People could get bullied if they had a real pic. and it cud be dangerous
Sent by bbcassy, on October 26, 2008
Why not have the option for both?
Sent by CiaoVino, on October 27, 2008
i think you should do it !
Sent by Jenna, on October 28, 2008
I think you should keep the avatars. If people want to show everyone how they look, they can post a picture in the game they join. Also, this is a website for Big Brother, we have myspace and facebook to show off our pictures.
Sent by TakinaWong, on October 28, 2008
Keep the avatars...please. I love having a fake identity :D
Sent by MarkiePoo, on October 30, 2008
If people want to put on real pictures of themselves as their picture, they are at their own risk. I think you should allow the choice of real pictures, or avatars :)
Sent by Conceite, on November 1, 2008
lol Jessica!
Sent by Lexxu, on November 22, 2008
i vote for keeping the avatars
Sent by UnnamedProductions, on November 22, 2008
a lot of people wouldnt want to do that i dont think.
Sent by nataliecorbin, on November 30, 2008
randomize, i like this and i cannot come up with a better way to make it, but can we make a way where you can put your frineds in order, like myspace kinda, like 1 can be best friend and like 854620 could be worst???
Sent by Patomandog, on December 6, 2008
I think pictures.
Sent by Jlaw, on December 10, 2008
Yes change it!
Pictures of us would be very good!
Sent by petergrunow, on December 10, 2008
No, keep the avatars!
Many people (incl. me) do not want their self pictures on the tinterweb!
Sent by Tom8478, on December 10, 2008
REAL PICS!
Sent by petergrunow, on December 11, 2008
Yahoo has options, yes i know this is not yahoo, but i think options would be suitable. BUT...
The will be people out there that will put risque pictures and all that. So for this website, considering the age group, avatars would be more suitable.
Sent by Smartguy95, on December 13, 2008

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