Hey everyone! I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how people who identify as "geeky" — whether through fandoms, hobbies, or interests — approach general acceptance, including in kink and alternative lifestyles. Specifically, I’m curious whether people who embrace a “geek” identity tend to be more open-minded and inclusive compared to those who don’t identify as geeky.

In my experience, those who identify with geek culture often seem to have a greater sense of openness and acceptance when it comes to embracing differences, whether that’s in terms of interests, identity, or sexuality. The geek communities I’ve been part of tend to foster a culture where unconventional ideas are more readily accepted, and people are often more comfortable exploring or discussing things that fall outside the mainstream, including kink.

Do you think there’s something to this? Do people who identify as geeky or belong to subcultures like gaming, fandoms, or tech communities tend to be more accepting and open-minded in general? Or is that just a stereotype? I’d love to hear others’ experiences and thoughts on why (or why not) this might be the case, especially in the context of kink and sexual exploration.

Looking forward to your insights!