Your Sex: Prove It Or Lose It

[Sanala]

I heard about that a while ago.

Forgive me, but such an idea does not even warrant a valid or well-thought answer.

[Xikar]

Crimson_Bomb

Sounds like the site just want to see some women.
I mean how other would they "prove" there women on webcam other than to show the goods?

Sounds stupid either way to me.

I would quit.

EDIT:
about the law thing, isnt it a breach of privesy?

Its China there is no privacy

[Ryf]

Wait, wait wait.
You like the idea?
It's a violation fo privacy and it's biggoted and sexist.
What about transgenders, transexuals, and transvestittes?

Some people on this site have avatars with genders opposite their actual one because of issues they have with their sexuality.

And to expand on it, what about hermaphrodites? Where do they fit into this?

[Klim]

Lots of Asian MMOs have had policies like this for years -- not going as far as the camwhore proof test - but having a policy that your avatar should be the same gender as yourself. Ragnarok Online sticks out for me.

I'm not gonna rage about it - don't like it, don't give the companies your money. That simple. But keep in mind that there are also cultural and governmental forces at work behind some of these decisions. They may not be right, but some things are the cultural norm elsewhere.

[Zeoia Kuesk]

That sounds silly. Obviously my main is female, but I do like having a male mule. And, having to prove one's gender is silly.

[Caerthakatha]

What's even worse about having to have your gender as your avatar is that if some
man starts hitting on a woman with a female avatar the woman can't say "I'm a man"
to get them to go away. D:

[ragnagami]

Alexander Faust

Recently, a Chinese MMO decided to freeze all accounts of males who were playing as females, and in order to play as a female, you have to prove that your a female via webcam. Funny thing is, women are still allowed to play as males if they wish.

Now, what if Gaia implemented this, not for just males, but for females as well? Discuss

Personally, the Marine in me loves this idea, but except that, I don't really care since I've always played with a male avi.

Spoons:
Does this violate any laws?
Would you quit Gaia?
How important is it to you to be the opposite sex?

dude its communist china what do you expect...XD

(seriously america has such laws as i dont think thed pull that stunt, especially if its only allowed on one shoe we already saw how offened females got when males werent alloed in venus garden)

[HaloRecoil]

Lord Roux

What and utterly stupid idea.

QFT

[Fluff Mage Kaede]

well thast one way to kill a website >.>;
im against this only because im male in rl D: (trust me i cant make a good male avi worth crap ) this is a total invasion of privacy its just a horrible way to run a buisness >.<

[Unphotographable]

I've never genderbended my avatar.
BUT
if Gaia ever did this, I'd want to out of spite.

That's terribly stupid idea.

[Darksp]

Considering that a few member's of Gaia's staff are crossgendered I doubt this will ever be an issue, but if it does come up, over half of my mules are gone... either that or I get a guy friend to pose for me.

I think it's a stupid idea, and ruins the whole fun of roleplaying.

[Noroia]

But of course this is a obvious violation of privacy and the same safety advice guides here on Gaia.

But don't worry, Gaia Online is on America... oh... well... maybe worry a little. xd

[Anti-Ling]

Well I'd be banned pretty fast xD

but I'm sure there are plenty of loopholes
wouldn't be too hard for guys or gals to use some camwhores' pics
still
Good thing China hasn't consumed the US yet

[Champagne Star]

Tell me did you sail across the sun
Did you make it to the Milky Way to see the lights all faded
And that heaven is overrated
Tell me, did you fall for a shooting star
One without a permanent scar
And did you miss me while you were looking at yourself out there

I actually like that idea. I never understood why anyone would not have an avatar that is the same gender as them irl in the first place. Of course I also don't see the piont of cross dressing on here either.

Tell me did the wind sweep you off your feet
Did you finally get the chance to dance along the light of day
And head back to the Milky Way
And tell me, did Venus blow your mind
Was it everything you wanted to find
And did you miss me while you were looking for yourself out there

[Psycho Kitty Alchemist]

I don't have a webcam, so I'd be screwed if they asked for that.
I've got images of myself, but I doubt they would count that.
I have one male mule account, but that mostly because some items look better on the male base than the female base.
I do find this idea stupid and a violation of my privacy.
And over pixels of all things!
What if someone had their account banned or this and they bought more Gaia Cash then most would consider healthy?
Gaia would loose a lot of money/members if they decided to do this.