[Death by Mirrors]

I'm with Glitch there.

While the overall community and layout may determine whether or not people stay, avatars decide for me if I sign up on a particular site. Personally I prefer those with regular human avatars over the cutesy chibi-esque avis many sites offer, even though I admit I've also come across folks who really rocked the chibi with their outfit.

(Another major bonus is starter clothes. They don't need to be fancy, let them be plain, let them be rags, whatever - I just feel less shy saying hello to the world when not naked. But yep, avatars get people hooked first.)