general media Kinning fictional characters?

[SpittyPie2005 3,952]

So like, there's this thing were people "kin" fictional characters, which means they feel a strong connection to the character and/or feel parshily or fully that they are the character. For example I kin Spinel from the Steven Universe movie, cause like, I feel like a part of me is her. Same thing with Spike, and (sometimes) Sunset Shimmer. But like, enough about me. Point is, what do you feel about kinning? Is it valid or is just something that confused people do? Lemme know your thoughts.

[Gaines 1,226]

Kinning is valid as long as you continue to be yourself. 

[Pastel Heart 6,470]

I'm totally kin with Konata Izumi from Lucky Star~

[Pentium100 2,263]

No, at least I don;t think so. While I could kind-of imagine myself as Konata Izumi or Twilight Sparkle, I would be quite different from both of them. A TV show or movie about someone like me would be boring to watch, that's why I don't think there are characters like me in fiction, though Konata comes rather close.

[Adorable Lovestar 243]

I think the feelings are valid, and it's harmless as long as it's not making their lives worse.

[Prospekt 11,028]

As long as nobody gets hurt, your feelings are valid. 

[Ocean Breeze 5,149]

I see no problem with Kinning as long as it doesn't hurt anyone.

I'm actually a Kinnie myself. 

[EpicEnergy 23,240]

I think kinning isn't a bad thing, I think it's fine.

[Splashee 28,589]

I kin Spinel as well! 

[Lord Valtasar 12,704]

not only is it ok, they are specifically designed to be relatable it's a big part of character design and storrytelling, that's why shows have a wide variety of different personalities, and that's also why sometimes the protagonists seem a bit too bland and common compared to the supporting cast(especially in anime) it's so you can project yourself in them while watching

[Here No Longer 5,281]

I don't particularly find kinning myself with a fictional character really in conformity with my view of being my own person, BUT... I definitely do find myself to have some aspects that make me have a sort of commonality with certain fictional characters. Angel Dust... Though if I'm being entirely loyal to my own personality, I feel a lot in common with Patricia Tannis from the Borderlands games. Well if she liked bacon, didn't hate music, and if she was a bit less exaggerated.~

Edited August 4, 2020 by Dusknoir

[SpittyPie2005 3,952]

Wow, these comments make me feel normal and I love that.

[Splashee 28,589]

6 hours ago, SpittyPie2005⚡️⚡️ said:

Wow, these comments make me feel normal and I love that.

Normal is no fun. You are unique and that's much cooler!

Also Perl wouldn't want it any other way 

[Fritzy 1,692]

I’ll just leave this link here

[The Historian 516]

Personally, I don't really care that much. It gets annoying when the "kins" get all possessive of the character. If you do this, don't get mad when people give you shit for it. I wonder how these people would be if said character for their "connection" never existed.

[SpittyPie2005 3,952]

6 hours ago, The Historian said:

Personally, I don't really care that much. It gets annoying when the "kins" get all possessive of the character. If you do this, don't get mad when people give you shit for it. I wonder how these people would be if said character for their "connection" never existed.

i-- 

of course i'm gonna give them shit. they have no idea what it's like.

[Fritzy 1,692]

6 hours ago, The Historian said:

Personally, I don't really care that much. It gets annoying when the "kins" get all possessive of the character. If you do this, don't get mad when people give you shit for it. I wonder how these people would be if said character for their "connection" never existed.

People who behave like that are always frowned down upon the sensible members of the kin community. Mostly because it gives the community a bad name making us look like immature twits. In fact we try to distance ourselves from such people. And I’m pretty sure they’d just be people with out a kin. 

[Vefka 1,501]

I didn't know it's a thing. I can empathize yes, but not feel like I'm this character

I wonder how it feels

[Emerald Heart 24,999]

I'm not completely sure if I'm understanding this correctly...? But if I am (meaning, defending said character) I'd have to go with Alex Russo from Wizards of Waverly Place. (Not to @SpittyPie2005⚡️⚡️'s surprise) and Eleanor Shellstrop from The Good Place.

Plus many characters from various online WebToons.

Edited August 14, 2020 by Emerald Heart

[Splashee 28,589]

I am kinning myself and All Might. 

[Evil Pink One 13,523]

...... isn't it...kinda dangerous? I don't know,.i just feel like its ..... dangerous doing that....who knows

[Fritzy 1,692]

9 hours ago, Kujamih said:

...... isn't it...kinda dangerous? I don't know,.i just feel like its ..... dangerous doing that....who knows

H-how would it be dangerous. 

[Evil Pink One 13,523]

You lose your identity... Just like my fic character who is all praise to her aunt  pinkie pie.and gone mad to want to replace her....of course she is way far gone...but you know.....it might be fun?

[Ittoni 538]

I'm not sure I understand. I think I could vibe with a character or empathize but not be them ever. I could have a version of myself impersonate or "summoning" them but it will never be them, just me putting in their place for my own perspective. Like an actor.

[Evil Pink One 13,523]

Remember what happened to the actor of joker in the dark knight rises?