I often find people dislike me on-sight due to my kintype, so I figured I'd write a quick page about it, because why not.
There's multiple points to this anyway, that I'd like to direct people to, if they ask me this.
This phrase assumes that 'kinning' is a verb, a chosen action. That otherkin choose their kintypes.
This is, for most people, not true. I and many others view otherkin and it's similar terms to be spiritual,
in that my kintypes are reincarnations in a way, or selves from alternative universes. I am Dirk; Therefore I am Bro,
and I am Hal, and I would be in my rights to claim other 'versions' of Dirk as myself as well. Alternative Universe
versions of myself are me. This is not the most elegant way I have explained multiverse theory, but here you go.
I consider part of my identity, then don't talk to me. The only reason I'll talk to you is if there is a rules related issue,
and I do my best to aknowlege 'Bro Strider don't interact' posts and such. Muting me allows you to not see my posts,
but still lets me see if you need help, so I can tell another admin to help you. Please be aware however that you are
ignoring me as a person outside of my kintypes. I won't argue anyone on this - Canon Bro Strider was abusive, of course,
the discomfort is valid - but I am still a person.
In other ways, see above point. I also feel closer to Bro Strider canon-wise, in that I understand the emotions
of the time, even if they were far too harsh (to put it lightly. I'm not getting into canon details here - you're
reading this page because you know them already). I am an adult, who'd like to be seen as an adult, and have
trauma that makes me easily sympathize with villain-type characters.
You do not have a right to ask anyone for details on their trauma.
However, I am very uncomfortable if Daves make nsfw remarks around me aside from deadpan jokes.
Please don't do that.
There's multiple points to this anyway, that I'd like to direct people to, if they ask me this.
"Why do you kin ____?"
The first point is related to the word itself.This phrase assumes that 'kinning' is a verb, a chosen action. That otherkin choose their kintypes.
This is, for most people, not true. I and many others view otherkin and it's similar terms to be spiritual,
in that my kintypes are reincarnations in a way, or selves from alternative universes. I am Dirk; Therefore I am Bro,
and I am Hal, and I would be in my rights to claim other 'versions' of Dirk as myself as well. Alternative Universe
versions of myself are me. This is not the most elegant way I have explained multiverse theory, but here you go.
"Bro Strider is abusive, therefore you are too!"
If you would like to make assumptions about me based on a fictional characterI consider part of my identity, then don't talk to me. The only reason I'll talk to you is if there is a rules related issue,
and I do my best to aknowlege 'Bro Strider don't interact' posts and such. Muting me allows you to not see my posts,
but still lets me see if you need help, so I can tell another admin to help you. Please be aware however that you are
ignoring me as a person outside of my kintypes. I won't argue anyone on this - Canon Bro Strider was abusive, of course,
the discomfort is valid - but I am still a person.
"Why don't you just ignore Bro Strider and be Dirk?"
To some degree, it's because I as an adult feel that presenting myself younger than I am would be uncomfortable.In other ways, see above point. I also feel closer to Bro Strider canon-wise, in that I understand the emotions
of the time, even if they were far too harsh (to put it lightly. I'm not getting into canon details here - you're
reading this page because you know them already). I am an adult, who'd like to be seen as an adult, and have
trauma that makes me easily sympathize with villain-type characters.
You do not have a right to ask anyone for details on their trauma.
"Why do you interact with Daves?"
Because we are people outside of our kintypes.However, I am very uncomfortable if Daves make nsfw remarks around me aside from deadpan jokes.
Please don't do that.