New post: random/i_respect_furries

2 files changed, 39 insertions, 0 deletions

diff --git a/docs/random/i_respect_furries.md b/docs/random/i_respect_furries.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7026146
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/random/i_respect_furries.md
@@ -0,0 +1,38 @@
+# I Respect Furries
+
+2022-06-05
+
+I respect furries. By "respect", I mean I acknowledge and appreciate
+certain aspects of a furry's personality. As of 2022, I am not a furry.
+But I know a thing or two about them. Despite this single umbrella term,
+they are actually a diverse community. In this blogpost however, there
+seems to be no point in taxonomy.
+
+Warning: every sentence I write is speculation, i.e. not backed by any
+scientific claim or even empirical observation. If you are a furry reading
+this and what I wrote offends you, feel free to drop hatemail to my
+mailbox at any time.
+
+It takes a lot of effort to be a furry. A minimum of one fursuit is
+a must, which often costs a handful to acquire and maintain. The
+bourgeoisie have it easy, but the rest of them have to be frugal, while at
+the same time taking care of their fursuit. I respect that, as much as
+I respect aspiring musicians saving every penny for a new guitar.
+
+It might seem strange to see a fursuiter on their way to a convention, but
+what different is it from a fashion show? They both feature impractical
+but aesthetic outfits. Despite the weird looks, the fursuiter does not
+mind being in the spotlight. I respect that, as much as I respect people
+who wear their favorite band's merch from head to toe.
+
+The average person does not understand furries. Indeed, explaining the
+life choice of being a furry is less straightforward than explaining stamp
+collecting. Nevertheless, furries are unfettered. I respect that, as much
+as I respect fans who enjoy a starting band "just because".
+
+Furries are just people who happen to take an unconventional hobby that's
+higher-profile than usual, such as stamp collecting, and not remotely
+harmful, such as owning a fucking gun. I bet millions of non-furry people
+call them weirdos. But I think what they represent is the fraction of
+society who are just different, no more no less. I like things that are
+different. Ipso facto, I respect furries.
diff --git a/docs/random/index.md b/docs/random/index.md
index 110cb76..9a467a8 100644
--- a/docs/random/index.md
+++ b/docs/random/index.md
@@ -12,3 +12,4 @@ Nevertheless, occasionally I leave a permanent trace along the way.
 - [The Real Git](realgit)
 - [The most important part of a smartphone is the OS.](smartphone_os)
 - [My Life Goals](life_goals)
+- [I Respect Furries](i_respect_furries)