After listening I've decided I probably won't watch Fursonas (maybe if it ends up on Logo or a similar channel, but considering the subject matter that is doubtful). The podcast pretty much confirmed everything I already suspected and I can't see myself spending money on it. Too heavily focused on fursuits, controversy, and edited to create a narrative that enforces the director's own bias that pretty much confirms everything Kage has said about the media for years.
Of all things I definitely agreed with their opinion on Boomer. He maybe the nicest guy in the world or "passionate" as Video likes to call him. But he most certainly the last person who should be speaking for the fandom. A 52 year old, "hardcore unemployable", with mental issues who has divorced himself so far from humanity he can barely interact with most people. Probably not the best choice for fandom representation. And I feel that the media (including Video) prey on him. He may not even realize he's being exploited but make no mistake, he's the odd one out when it comes to the interviewees.
That being said, I don't particular like Kage's attitude towards him. Boomer certainly seems like someone who needs support and maybe the fandom provides him with that and as long as he isn't hurting anyone (or himself)to each their own. I just really wish he would stay away from the cameras.
After listening I've decided I probably won't watch Fursonas (maybe if it ends up on Logo or a similar channel, but considering the subject matter that is doubtful). The podcast pretty much confirmed everything I already suspected and I can't see myself spending money on it. Too heavily focused on fursuits, controversy, and edited to create a narrative that enforces the director's own bias that pretty much confirms everything Kage has said about the media for years.
Of all things I definitely agreed with their opinion on Boomer. He maybe the nicest guy in the world or "passionate" as Video likes to call him. But he most certainly the last person who should be speaking for the fandom. A 52 year old, "hardcore unemployable", with mental issues who has divorced himself so far from humanity he can barely interact with most people. Probably not the best choice for fandom representation. And I feel that the media (including Video) prey on him. He may not even realize he's being exploited but make no mistake, he's the odd one out when it comes to the interviewees.
That being said, I don't particular like Kage's attitude towards him. Boomer certainly seems like someone who needs support and maybe the fandom provides him with that and as long as he isn't hurting anyone (or himself)to each their own. I just really wish he would stay away from the cameras.