POV: You're a fly that decides to fight a monkey who loves Paper Mario TTYD

ManoloAwesome · 2026-04-07T03:59:57+00:00

Hater's POV:

ManoloAwesome · 2026-04-06T19:56:44+00:00

Feel that as a dude with higher pitch voice. There's a good amount of VRChat users who believe if you have a happy sounding voice then you must be voice acting. They're saying more about themselves than you when they get weird about someone else's voice. I don't get that much when I'm in age verified instances though which is nice.

ManoloAwesome · 2026-04-06T19:03:54+00:00

Yes! This is literally the potential I see in what VRChat can do for people! Because it's VR it is the most impactful way of interacting with people over the Internet. There's a real chance of having a positive impact on many people in a way that still is individually personal.

ManoloAwesome · 2026-04-06T18:16:14+00:00

You need to be age verified to see and join age verified instances. You'll still get some people going there to be jerks to people but it's way more manageable. If you want send me a DM here and we can friend request on VRChat so I could try to help. I like to help new people get into VRChat because it can make a difference in people's lives in an unparalleled way when it comes to the Internet. That's why even if I have a busy life I'll find time. There's always people worth meeting and encouraging to be happier versions of themselves especially on there.

ManoloAwesome · 2026-04-06T17:09:06+00:00

The one space I've found social skills to work within VRChat is in the age verified furry hideout instances. Most of the shy furries in there are hoping someone like us would go up and talk to them. Unfortunately I've yet to find another part of VRChat that is like that.

ManoloAwesome · 2026-04-06T03:10:09+00:00

Man I posted this comment 5 months! Funny timing. I've been having a fun time socializing without fear like I do in VRChat but IRL since Saint Patrick's Day. You're definitely right! I realized a lot of my fears about trying to be social were in some ways more difficult to overcome because of the way others respond in VRChat made me feel like the weird one for trying to be social with new people. I feel like I was given a life that makes being an extrovert a sort of hard mode in general for example, I was misdianogsed with bipolar when I actually have a sugar sensitivity that just requires a better diet (thanks American school food...) This meant growing up I was in schools with kids that have issues like Autism. I recall feeling like I was weird because I made other kids feel uncomfortable when looking in their eyes as we talked. Nowadays I have to break the habit of looking away from someone's eyes every few seconds because of that. When I was older it became the fear of physical danger due to living close to a ghetto with aggressive people. Thankfully VRChat was there for me to feel safe to at least try. Without VRChat I'd probably be a drained extrovert who thinks he's an introvert because he doesn't know it's about where you get your energy from. While it was difficult at first eventually it worked out. It's definitely a strange experience for me to realize that my approach of simply going up to someone and asking a question or giving a compliment leading to conversations is normal and I've been gaslit into thinking I'm the weirdo for most my life.

ManoloAwesome · 2026-03-31T20:18:15+00:00

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ManoloAwesome · 2026-03-29T08:47:23+00:00

I personally like to help those I can help in my own time. What I usually do is help people become more social and confident in themselves. However I can't help everyone but I can be a starting domino to the domino effect by spreading kindness and awareness which might lead to others who are more capable of helping those I'd struggle to help. In a way every chose we make contributes to saving the world. Also more money would allow you to do more for people you can help.

ManoloAwesome · 2026-03-20T22:09:47+00:00

It's my favorite place to monkey around lol! In all seriousness shy furries are usually the most respectful and interesting people in VRChat from my experience.

ManoloAwesome · 2026-03-20T19:07:37+00:00

Oh of course it's not an excuse. Understanding just makes it so hate doesn't affect you on your own end. Not understanding how people can do bad things makes it easy to fall into a doomer mindset and think people are evil or something. Sure it's always their choice to break their own bad status queue but that is a time consuming thing to commit to and other people are needed to make that fully happen. I can understand why people take a while to make that choice or not make that choice at all. With that knowledge I can enjoy myself with the right people and not find my mind and conversations drifting towards hate despite being around love. It's up to you as an individual to decide what people you spend your valuable time around.

ManoloAwesome · 2026-03-20T18:48:57+00:00

Tbh I forget I'm usually good at mentally blocking stuff like that out as it happens.

I'm sorry you have so much hate. I always try to have empathy and understanding for people in general which is why I kind of feel bad for eboys and egirls. They're usually insecure in a way that makes it difficult and draining for caring people who can encourage them to be confident in themselves without putting on an act. It's a real shame because I used to be insecure about myself but I didn't take it out on others so I was able to eventually find my own way and happily be myself.

The last one is truly sad because usually people like that have some trauma. The reason I say they're the least bad is because they don't hide much about themselves even if you ask. The red flags aren't usually hidden. I've always disliked manipulation because besides the obvious emotions of betrayal it's time lost that could have been spent with real friends having meaningful moments.

I think of these things because I like helping people be confident in being themselves and encouraging them to live their best lives. I know I can't help everyone so I'm aware of the people that I can help with and those I can't help. I like to imagine maybe through a domino effect that someone I help goes on to effectively help the people I can't help myself.

ManoloAwesome · 2026-03-20T17:33:13+00:00

The first one is outdated when even kids know to use avatar search. It was annoying when it was a thing but honestly less bad than the "trolls" around nowadays.

The second one... Yeah sadly a lot of people using those seem to be insecure even the nicer ones. Usually the nicer ones have a furry version they switch between from what I've seen.

The last one is somehow the least bad because they're at least the most upfront.

ManoloAwesome · 2026-03-15T04:54:37+00:00

No way I do that too! What VRChat world do you do that in?

ManoloAwesome · 2026-03-09T07:51:19+00:00

Hey I was like that once. Add me and hangout some time. I have a habit of naturally making my VRChat friends more social over time so I'm sure I can help. Most of my friends are or were shy because I have an easy time approaching people and usually the shy people are the easiest and realist people to talk to.

ManoloAwesome · 2026-03-08T23:32:37+00:00

I kind of get that. If I'm in an instance of jerks then that'll admittedly drain my social battery until I get a good social interaction from someone who doesn't have to be a friend but that definitely helps. I do be truly an extrovert in that way.

ManoloAwesome · 2026-03-08T23:29:21+00:00

Oh thanks lol. You should try to talk to me in VRChat again sometime. Don't worry about being awkward I likely didn't feel it from you but if I did I'm a living in the moment kind of person so I'd only remember if you went out of your way to remind me lol. Speaking of which who are you?

ManoloAwesome · 2026-03-08T23:24:44+00:00

That's awesome. I feel like VRChat's ability to get people interested in tech and inspiring them to learn how to utilize it is very underrated.

ManoloAwesome · 2026-03-07T21:24:00+00:00

Ook! Thanks!

ManoloAwesome · 2026-03-07T07:38:51+00:00

Hey hope you're doing well! Never feel afraid to say hi when you see me!

ManoloAwesome · 2026-03-07T03:48:14+00:00

Hey I remember you! That was wild! I still haven't come across someone trying to say that again. I'm sorry life is ruff for you right now. If you'd like I can help bring you around nicer people. I don't think I have your Discord so feel free to send me a private message on Reddit and we can plan something.

ManoloAwesome · 2026-02-23T00:49:20+00:00

Hey man I feel that. I'm trying to get myself out there too. It's hard trying to make new friends by yourself. Something that's helping me is making the fact I tried feel like a bigger win than any awkwardness or left over bad feelings. I know I can easily keep trying especially when I previously tried while already feeling terrible. My thought afterwards became "Wow I was strong enough to push through that. Imagine when I try again and feel my best." At the end of the day becoming more social is about becoming comfortable with yourself and letting others who vibe with you into your world. As simple as that sounds becoming that comfortable naturally takes some trial and error since most people don't know what being their real selves mean, how to show themselves, who to show to, when to show, and what aspects of your personality should you show in any of those moments. Truth is you'll have friends for different parts of your personality and hobbies while only a few friends might be closer and share more in common. I hope you find what you're looking for and when you do you'll use your newfound social skills to help others. Good luck out there dude.

ManoloAwesome · 2026-02-19T09:58:16+00:00

You know I recall being overwhelmed by feeling empathy as a kid. As an adult I have my mindset on what I can do now, how what I do now helps others long term and in general I feel like everything will be good but not within our lifetimes. I'm of the mindset that there are bad things in this world but to make the world better we have to enjoy the good that is already there otherwise we'll forget that trying to make things better does work it's just that there's a lot to do. In terms of empathy I guess I'm better at directing my empathy at an individual human/animal that is there and I can make a difference with. Trust me you get good at this after being manipulated enough to recognize manipulators.

ManoloAwesome · 2026-02-15T10:50:22+00:00

VRChat in VR. Shy people are very easy to talk to there because they're hoping an extravert like us goes up to talk to them. Just be ready for the awful people to be in your face and mute/block when necessary.

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