Why do people stare at mirrors for god knows how long?

[uye]

In almost any map I play that involves a mirror, I almost always see at least two people staring at it. Sometimes in game worlds, I'll find lobbies where most, if not all of the lobby is standing infront of the mirror oogling at it.

If it's a social world or avatar world, I can understand the premise of mirror dwelling, but why do it in game worlds? Half the time they don't even interact with anyone else, so what's the point in even being in a public lobby?

[Malexium]

To relax in a public atmosphere without having to interact with everyone outside of a friend or two. It lets people listen to the music playing, or even just enjoy the presence of people without it being awkward.

[Jewishgaming1945]

Narcissism.

[fujoshi]

If you were to ask a mental health professional, what would they say abou you spending your time criticizing other people?

[uye]

Originally posted by gray:

If you were to ask a mental health professional, what would they say abou you spending your time criticizing other people?

not a whole lot, because it's normal for me to question a behavior i don't understand

[Kasper Kroenen]

Originally posted by s:

Originally posted by gray:

If you were to ask a mental health professional, what would they say abou you spending your time criticizing other people?

not a whole lot, because it's normal for me to question a behavior i don't understand

Solid answer there

[Xaks32]

Because what they are seeing is the real body they desire in the real world.

[Whatever]

I honestly believe this is a mental problem.
Often observed in IRL patiens who've had facial surgery who often end up staring in a mirror after.
''Yeah, it was a big nose, but it was my big nose."
Think the brain can't handle i

[Xaton]

think in general is cause when in VR or so on you dont have the perifiial vision or that what ever its called where some how know where your hand is even if you dont see it sense basicly with out it one could not walk or function easly. so mirrior becomes that sense or ability to see what were doing while talking. and more less makeing sure your chatting is not causeing you to talk at people while doing crazy animation glitches. cause having your avatar glitch into a happy smiling face WE happy few style is creepy. while physicly in real world our mind can tell where most the facial expressions are at most the time

[BordieCM]

I think people are just attracted to their own avatars and like looking at them. I've done it before. Not for hours like I've seen but once or twice I've stared at myself in a mirror for like 7 minutes and I was like "Oh god I'm one of these people now".

[FuBar]

what a bunch of moronic posts

[uye]

Originally posted by Bordie Lexa:

I think people are just attracted to their own avatars and like looking at them. I've done it before. Not for hours like I've seen but once or twice I've stared at myself in a mirror for like 7 minutes and I was like "Oh god I'm one of these people now".

since i recently got FBT, i've mainly just been using mirrors to calibrate the trackers from time to time, unless i'm with a friend and we got nothing to do, i rarely go next to a mirror

[Burdley]

I have schizophrenia

[Freebirth]

vibes.

[$CRWD]

Originally posted by s:

In almost any map I play that involves a mirror, I almost always see at least two people staring at it. Sometimes in game worlds, I'll find lobbies where most, if not all of the lobby is standing infront of the mirror oogling at it.

If it's a social world or avatar world, I can understand the premise of mirror dwelling, but why do it in game worlds? Half the time they don't even interact with anyone else, so what's the point in even being in a public lobby?

Several reasons:
To see the person speaking, when with a large group of people.
To people watch.
To preview expressions or playtest avatars.
To appreciate the details of an avatar.
To immerse oneself in the avatar - psychologically trick oneself into believing they are the avatar.
To relax while listening to music.
To dance.

I'm sure people have other reasons. And if you're still curious, why not simply walk up to someone doing it and ask - non-confrontationally, of course?

[𓆩♡𓆪]

Well I don't look down 90% of the time unless I see a small avatar and sometimes my hoodie covers my waist tracker so if I see my waist start jittering or get freaky I can clearly see it. But it also helps me if I am watching something on OVR Toolkit. I can look around the window and see someone coming from a transparent mirror. Once my friends or a group of people show up then we can all go and do something but until they show up. Mirror time