I didn't know where to put this thread, so hope Social Issues will do (it could possibly be in Humor).
I was listening to a radio conversation with the usual host (Jon Faine to Aussies) and a spokesperson for Melbourne's transsexual community, and it was very interesting with people asking how to properly address a transsexual, others talking about discrimination in employment, housing and so on.
Somebody then rang describing him(?)self as a Furry Otherkin. He went on to say that he sexually identified with foxes. The host said "yeah, okay, not a funny joke", but the guy insisted that he was an Otherkin and spoke about his distress at not being taken seriously. Somebody rang in to say he knew people like that and how they go into the forest, wear tails and try to behave like foxes.
Not being April 1, I find that there are people like this.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otherkin
So any comments or observations? Anyone heard of Otherkin? Are these people serious, or taking the piss. From Wiki:
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I was listening to a radio conversation with the usual host (Jon Faine to Aussies) and a spokesperson for Melbourne's transsexual community, and it was very interesting with people asking how to properly address a transsexual, others talking about discrimination in employment, housing and so on.
Somebody then rang describing him(?)self as a Furry Otherkin. He went on to say that he sexually identified with foxes. The host said "yeah, okay, not a funny joke", but the guy insisted that he was an Otherkin and spoke about his distress at not being taken seriously. Somebody rang in to say he knew people like that and how they go into the forest, wear tails and try to behave like foxes.
Not being April 1, I find that there are people like this.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otherkin
So any comments or observations? Anyone heard of Otherkin? Are these people serious, or taking the piss. From Wiki:
Quote:
Outside viewers may have varying opinions about people who identify as otherkin, ranging from considering them animal-human relationship pioneers (see 'zoophiles'), to psychologically dysfunctional.[5] Reactions often range from disbelief to aggressive antagonism, (and laughter, don't forget laughter), especially online.[17] |
My view is highlighted.
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