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[–]catlover1019 5 insightful - 2 fun5 insightful - 1 fun6 insightful - 2 fun -  (2 children)

My take on it goes back to the meaning of the suffix "philia" it wasn't originally sexual attraction, but rather 'love', and not specifically the erotic sort. Also, there is a subtle difference between being sexually attracted to someone and being turned on by the thought of inflicting pain upon them. That doesn't actually require sexual attraction.

Also, I have no respect for anyone who would actually hurt an animal. Fantasizing about it is one thing, because one really can't help what makes them horny, but actually doing it is another.

[–]Ontario56[S] 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

Right, however, Philia is now used for sexual attraction as well, so the modern definition is the one I’m using. Also, I don’t think it’s too much of a difference, judging by the examples I’ve given. Sexual attraction has many forms, after all. Some people like vanilla and some go full out crazy kinky.

Yeah, they’re not exactly the type to garner respect if they act on it.

[–]catlover1019 6 insightful - 2 fun6 insightful - 1 fun7 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

Well, I guess I'm not sticking strictly to the modern definition. This sub is for people who both love animals and are sexually attracted to them.