• Zorque@lemmy.world
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    17 hours ago

    “I do not like a certain subset of humanity because they are different than me and I feel safe punching down at them”

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      8 hours ago

      “I don’t think this particular hobby is cool” is not “I do not like a certain subset of humanity” and you are a clown for attempting such. If you’ve ever wondered why someone dislikes you, it is probably because of this behavior.

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      16 hours ago

      Woah, you put a lot of words in my mouth. I don’t mind them at all. I just wouldn’t say they’re cool. Thinking about it now, it’s weird to think anyone is cool because of their sexual preference.

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        16 hours ago

        Why is there this weird prudish subset of the internet that seeks to over-sexualize benign activities that make them uncomfortable.

        Furries are, at most, a place where a minority find it easier to express sexuality (such as homo-, bi-, pan-sexuality amongst others). This isn’t because it’s inherently sexual, but because they feel comfort and lack of judgment from their peers.

        It’s a shame that you find that kind of acceptance to be uncomfortable

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          15 hours ago

          It’s a shame that you find that kind of acceptance to be uncomfortable

          What the fuck are you talking about? I never said anything is the sort.

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            12 hours ago

            Nah you were just ostensibly judgy about a specific subset of cosplay enthusiasts. They put a lot of effort into the show. It’s a huge trigger.

            If, for instance, you were a large-hat enthusiast, you might be put out if someone decided you fucked kids because of your sombrero.

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        15 hours ago

        Dude, are werewolves the same as wolf-wolves to you? Because they are really not the same at all. It’s like saying a lemur is the same as a human. It is cognitively and anatomically very different.

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          44 minutes ago

          Sure, but I’ve also seen plenty of content that is along the lines of “dog level of intelligence in caked up human body” (see: that slimy fucking “dog girlfriend” comic the one person posts to the comics community about once a week) and content that is “lets leave the anthro aspects on the shelf today” (Let me check my tag blacklist… pretty sure it’s tagged as “feral” on boorus).

          Maybe this guy is talking about anthro stuff, or even catgirls, and is just pearl clutching. But there are also some quite concerning subgroups under the furry umbrella (much like many large groups). Just saying.

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        16 hours ago

        It is when you generalize an entire subculture based on an episode of CSI from 1999