The Ethics of 'ghost Dolls' - Acquiescence and Representation

[DillonArmani]

Actually, it's disturbing. The implication is that those dolls aren't actually *alive*, but just... inactive. Doesn't that feel like a deeply manipulative tactic to create a sense of unease or vulnerability? Do you think there's a broader difficulty with the way we interact with online content and the expectation of simulated presence?