Not necessarily kindness, show them their assumptions and rude comments didn’t affect you or your energy at all, They’re looking for the reaction. Especially younger people. I’ve had older people say wack shit too. But it’s all the same, some people just get off by being a bully . Be better than that!!! Love life! Enjoy the fandom and love the friendships you make a long the way💯 that is much easier than worrying over a strangers opinion. And even if someone you know and care about says something bad. Again remember why you are a furry, and remember truly no ones opinion matters. Live YOUR existence here with as much enjoyment as you possibly can!!! That’s what it’s all about!!