@SophiaHayter 39 here been a furry since ... Starfox 64? So I guess late 90s or something? For me it was just community initially. I'm a poc but grew up in a rural community where it was better for me to stay inside. Internet was young and this is how I found my friends and personal network. As I've grown older I still find friends and professional contacts wherever I go. It's just a part of my life now I suppose?