As I just said to Brian, I think the only reason why furry lifestylers are not facing more stigmatisation than they are is because they are currently so small relative to the mainstream. But the same accusations that were hurled at gay people for attention-seeking, I have seen being hurled at furry lifestylers as well. And as furry becomes more well-recognised, I think those accusations are going to get worse and worse.
PS: Look, I'm not saying that furry lifestylers are going to be treated as badly as gay people used to be. All I'm saying, stripping the argument down to the barebones, is that I don't think confusing core identity and lifestyle will be good in the long term. It's going to confuse people and it's going to invite unfair accusations going forward.
As I just said to Brian, I think the only reason why furry lifestylers are not facing more stigmatisation than they are is because they are currently so small relative to the mainstream. But the same accusations that were hurled at gay people for attention-seeking, I have seen being hurled at furry lifestylers as well. And as furry becomes more well-recognised, I think those accusations are going to get worse and worse.
PS: Look, I'm not saying that furry lifestylers are going to be treated as badly as gay people used to be. All I'm saying, stripping the argument down to the barebones, is that I don't think confusing core identity and lifestyle will be good in the long term. It's going to confuse people and it's going to invite unfair accusations going forward.