Its interesting to see how fast some things change.

I know I said not to get used to seeing me here, and I still do. Shut up. I again was just eager to post this, and didn't know where else to put it.

(Context: I didn't know what a furry was until about 17, and my first look at them was in an r/entitleparents Reddit YouTube video by "rSlash," and it was an... um... orgy. Not the best first image.
I found more out about the community when I was 18, and learned that it is more than just a fetish and kink (for the most part.) It is an art style and hobby. And at 19, I've learned and continue to learn more about the fandom becoming a bigger ally.)

I've been a furry for 3 - 2 years (ever since 2020 and being locked in the house with nothing else to do except browse the internet) but their was one time I figured out what zoophiles were and all the other horrible things about the furry community.. and I got rid of all the furry junk and thought hard about it for like a week or two. But then I realized not all things in the furry are bad. Yes there is a lot or h0rny art! But a lot of the cutest shit you've even seen, cool fursuits, stories, parties, and an community! Everything has a bad side... just don't try to focus COMPLETELY on that. There's a lot of awesome people out there

I 100% agree. To be honest, I'm probably as close as possible to being a furry without actually being one. If the trend continues...

(And if you think zoophiles are bad, DO NOT look into zoosadism. I literally got sick to my stomach watching Turkey Tom's video where they discus it. I instantly deleted it from my YouTube watch history... Curse morbid curiosity! Zoosadism is so bad zoophiles condemn it.)

i relate with the top part of what you just said.

11 year old me: has no idea
12 year old me: first learns and has no opinion of it:
13 year old me: actually gets interested
14 year old me: screw it, I'm a furry
15 year old me: practically begs for art of my sona

lol

same but over the period of a few months