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I appreciate the capitalizing of I in the word "this" just to make the joke.i only do It IronIcally. i tend to be slIghtly bothered by thIs, too.
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I appreciate the capitalizing of I in the word "this" just to make the joke.i only do It IronIcally. i tend to be slIghtly bothered by thIs, too.
If only I capitalized all the other i's that weren't on their own, too.I appreciate the capitalizing of I in the word "this" just to make the joke.
it just makes you look like a creep
Well let's look at it this way.care to explain this a little bit more? i've actually always personally thought it was creepy to use anime girls for face claims, so i'm curious.
care to explain this a little bit more? i've actually always personally thought it was creepy to use anime girls for face claims, so i'm curious.
You post a picture of yourself on the internet.
A bit, yeah. For more or less the same reasons. But also because someone describing their character as looking like x actor sounds like something out of a Marry Sue fic.ahh, okay. when you put it that way, i definitely can see where you're coming from. i agree, the idea of someone stalking the average person on facebook and using their pictures without consent is a little unsettling, which is why i've never done that before.
do you feel the same way about using actors/models as face claims or references?
Where does the line stop, exactly? Public domain images are still people who might think it's creepy, anime is either made by an artist or company, regular art is still made by someone, exactly where do you draw the line between what's creepy and what isn't? And if you dare make your character attractive, boom, Mary Sue from what I understand.
Doll generators sure because you're practically the artist, but I have a rather sizable Instagram following and, technically, the pictures I post aren't mine anymore. People can actually print out and sell my photos if they want. Is it creepy? Yes. The point is though, how different is that from you taking someone's public domain pic? In both scenarios, we're aware that what we post can be used for anything. I don't like it, but that doesn't mean one is creepier than the other.Public domain are images that have been licensed to be used for whatever reason someone wants. So my thought is if you put the image up in the public domain then you had to be comfortable with it being used in whatever way someone sees fit.
As for doll generators the whole reason those are made is because the artists wants you to use them to create characters. Typically all they ask in return is that you link back so other people can use the generator as well.
So the reason I don’t find these creepy is the artist/individual is actively aware their work/picture will be used by the public. Thus they are unlikely to be offended or creeped out by someone using their image/work in roleplays.
There needs to be a reason for other universes? Was there a Brad Pitt in in 1675? Sure, describing your character's attractiveness could be conceited but there's a lot more on the checklist for something to qualify as a Mary Sue.Nah. Only if you're character is attractive cause they look exactly like an actor for no explained reason. Or if you constantly mention how attractive your character is every post.
"But every other post" is not an answer / refutation to what I just said. And last I checked, Pitt does not have a beard. If you're reaching to some time he had one in 1970 - 2019 and assuming that's what I'm referencing, don't.But every other post?
And no there wasn't but there wasn't exactly that much hairgel either. Nor a beard trimmer capable of trimming his masterfully trimmed beard to such masterful-ness.
Doll generators sure because you're practically the artist, but I have a rather sizable Instagram following and, technically, the pictures I post aren't mine anymore. People can actually print out and sell my photos if they want. Is it creepy? Yes. The point is though, how different is that from you taking someone's public domain pic? In both scenarios, we're aware that what we post can be used for anything. I don't like it, but that doesn't mean one is creepier than the other.
There needs to be a reason for other universes? Was there a Brad Pitt in in 1675? Sure, describing your character's attractiveness could be conceited but there's a lot more on the checklist for something to qualify as a Mary Sue.
Mustache! I mean mustache! Or, at least, that's what his wikipedia entry shows. (His hair is super slicked back, though. Hair gel. Lot's of it. Probably.)."But every other post" is not an answer / refutation to what I just said. And last I checked, Pitt does not have a beard. If you're reaching to some time he had one in 1970 - 2019 and assuming that's what I'm referencing, don't.
Following that logic, you have to explain why your character looks like anime in an rp with literally any other style. Or we can all just save the trouble and give each other some principle of charity. How did describing character attractiveness even get involved? I thought we were talking about using real life faceclaims.Mustache! I mean mustache! Or, at least, that's what his wikipedia entry shows. (His hair is super slicked back, though. Hair gel. Lot's of it. Probably.).
And if you want me to rephrase what I said, fine.
Mentioning how attractive your character is in every post makes you look like a jackass and, to me, is a sure sign of more Mary Sue traits following.
I didn't say you did. The point is that there are a lot of cases where you'd have to "explain" why a character looks the way they do. Or, again, players can just give each other principle of charity.Woah! Hey! I never, ever said I use exclusively Anime faceclaims!
Yes I do use them but only when it's appropriate. I'll use anything so long as it isn't real life.
Okay, you win. My opinion's not changed, I still don't like it, but you win.I didn't say you did. The point is that there are a lot of cases where you'd have to "explain" why a character looks the way they do. Or, again, players can just give each other principle of charity.
Doll generators? Could you link an example?Personally I find the idea of taking pictures of real people without permission a little creepy. That said I feel the same way about art which is why I use public domain images and doll generators.
Doll generators? Could you link an example?
Doll generators sure because you're practically the artist, but I have a rather sizable Instagram following and, technically, the pictures I post aren't mine anymore. People can actually print out and sell my photos if they want. Is it creepy?