My initial thought is video games, everything has pros and cons, sure. However, it feels like anyone not into video games views them extrodinarly negatively. Any other hobbies parallel to that in your opinion?

  • SCmSTR@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
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    23 hours ago

    You know how sometimes if you put a superhero mask on and you feel goofier and/or more confident?

    Now imagine you’re an awkward shy person and/or neurodivergent and you spent a lot of growing up being an absolute gremlin or pomp inside your mind but having to forcibly behave like everybody else or be ridiculed. Behaving, paying active close attention to others and their reactions and movements, and acting appropriately… This is called masking.

    Notice the similarities?

    Now, apply cartoon personified animal characteristics to yourself while literally wearing a suit/whole outfit. What characteristics, you ask? The ones that you enjoy, feel the best, and you feel fit you the best.

    That’s oversimplified furries. They’re party superheroes and it helps them be their chosen selves.

    (I am not a furry. This is my impression and current level of understanding from an entirely outside perspective. If I’m wrong, please feel more than free to correct me, I’d love to know.)