Amanda Everitt: Can avatars ever replace real human signers?
Avatars that attempt to use sign language are viewed with suspicion by people who know sign language.
The avatars are often described as soulless, devoid of expression and people are unable to understand them.
Movements are jerky and do not reflect the magic of a real live, animated signer.
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