This is just an avatar I used to play a game. I was trying to log into that one when I found myself here. It's part of what confused me so much when I first came here - I thought we were all somehow dragged into a different game and trapped as hostages for some reason. The truth isn't much better, but... it was still a relief to find out.

Anyway, the gear people use to play games shuts off all of your senses, directly sending the information to your brain so you can experience the world of the game. Your body is totally defenseless in that state, so I've been a little worried.