I don't have a problem with it, I'm just unsure why one would create an alternate persona (fursona) for themselves to represent good characteristics, traits, or any kind of image they might want to portray.. why not just integrate them into your every day behavior? Is it the symbology that does something for people? Is it reasonable to think that furries might feel they can be something else - something that is lacking or they feel they need to hide, while basically hiding behind a furry mask? I'm genuinely curious. The videos (haven't watched them all so far) seem to be when and how, and the community, rather than why.
It's a thing of imagination - people imagine what would it be like to be their favourite cartoon character or their own created fictional persona. Those who actually make a costume of their character do it not just to walk around a convention in it. Thei try to live their character, make it come alive. And that requires a lot work and talent. To some it may be a way of self-therapy from things like social anxiety that is a growing tendency, especially amongst teens as when you're a giant fluffy cartoon cat/dog/fox/raccoon etc. you can act as silly and outgoing as you like without having to talk or show your expressions to people. That's a very positive thing in my opinion, actually many fursuiters describe themselves as shy in real life, so cosplaying gives them a way of social interaction they may lack in everyday life.
I guess I need to talk to more people then. Don't really meet many other furs I guess.
