The purpose of this survey is to collect data about the experiences of people who feel sensations of nonhuman body parts, for example, wings or a tail. Some call these supernumerary phantom limbs, phantom shifts, otherlimbs, or astral limbs, though you may have other preferences for the words you use for your own experiences. If you haven't had those experiences, you can participate in this survey too. This survey was made for people who call themselves otherkin, therianthrope, furry, or any other potentially alterhuman or nonhuman identity. If you don't describe yourself with any of those words, you can participate in this survey too.
The survey will take you about 6 to 15 minutes. Everyone age 18 and up is welcome to fill out the survey at the below link, until it closes on July 6, 2024:
Survey Link
Who is running this survey and why: The person running this survey is Orion Scribner (they/them), an otherkin/therianthrope who has been making projects about these communities since 2005. I will use the results in my panel at an Internet-based convention later this year (OtherCon 2024), and in other future research projects.
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Hello, I’m new to the other kin/therian community and I can’t find any good data bases for information about this (definitions ect.) do you have any suggestions? Looking for a friend
Otherkin / Therian / Alterhuman Resources !!
Hey, Anon!!
I'll find some alterhuman resources for ya!!
Starting off with definitions:
DEFINITIONS !!
Alterhumanity- An umbrella term for anyone who identifies fully or partially nonhuman.
Nonhuman- Anything that is not considered human.
Otherkin- Usually used to describe an alterhuman individual who does not identify as a creature from this world.
Fictionkin- An otherkin subterm used to describe an alterhuman individual who may identify with a creature not from this world, or even a character from a series / franchise.
Therian- An individual who identifies as a nonhuman creature from this world.
Otherhearted- A term for an individual who may identify or deeply connect with a creature, thing, or even concept.
Copinglink- A term for an individual who may (or may not) choose to connect with a non-human creature or character as a way of coping.
Otherlink- A term for an individual who may (or may not) choose to connect with a non-human creature or character for reasons other than coping.
Synpath- A term for an individual (under the alterhuman umbrella) that feels a deep emotional connection to a creature, thing, or concept.
Cladotherian- A term for an individual (under the therian umbrella) that may identify as a whole genus or group of the same kind of animal. Ex: "I am an owl cladotherian. I identify as all species / kinds of owl."
Cladokin- A broad term for an individual (under the therian or alterhuman umbrella) that may identify as a whole genus or group of the same kind of nonhuman creature.
Conceptkin- A term for when an individual identifies as / with a concept. Ex: Songs, stars, emotion.
Paleokin / Paleotherian- A term for when an individual identifies as an extinct creature.
Phytan / Plantkin / Phytatherian- A term for when an individual identifies as a plant.
Starseed- A term for when an individual believes they originated from another dimension / reality / world, etc.
Polykin / Polytherian- A term for when an individual (under the alterhuman umbrella) identifies with two or more creatures.
Theriotype- A term for the creature that a therian may be connected to. This is the alternative and therian version of the term kintype.
Kintype- A term for the creature that an otherkin individual may be connected to. This is the alternative and otherkin version of the term theriotype.
Shift- A term for when a therian / otherkin experiences a mental, pseudo-physical, or spiritual change in their behavior / tactile abilities / senses / etc.
Kinshift- A general term for when a therian / otherkin experiences a shift related to their kintype / theriotype.
Kithtype- A term for the creature that an otherhearted individual may connect deeply with. It is the alternative and otherhearted version of the therian theriotype and the otherkin kintype.
Phantom Limbs- A term for an experience that a therian or otherkin individual may have. This references the pseudo-feeling of extra limbs / features added onto your body. This can include, but is not limited to: a tail, ears, wings, horns, paws, nose, etc.
Kinsidering- A term for when a therian or otherkin is questioning their alterhuman identity.
Awakening- A term for the point in time in which an alterhuman became aware of their identity.
Species Dysphoria- A term for the unease and discomfort that being in a human body may give an alterhuman.
Species Euphoria- A term for the excitement and content that being addressed to / acknowledged as their species may give an alterhuman.
Exotrauma- A term for traumatic memories that occurred in a past life.
Exomemories- A term for any memory that occurred in a past life.
Hearthome- A specific location an alterhuman may feel very attached to. This may because of their identity.
Voluntary Shift- A shift (phantom, mental, spiritiual, tactile, etc.) that is induced with intent.
Involuntary Shift- A shift (phantom, mental, spiritual, tactile, etc.) that is not induced with intent.
Nonshifting / Nonshifter- An alterhuman who may not experience most or any kind of shifting.
Gear- A broad term for any sort of attire, accesories, etc. that an alterhuman may wear to feel more connected to their theriotype / kintype.
[https://alterhuman-hub.carrd.co]
[https://alterhuman.carrd.co]
SOME IMPORTANT RESOURCES !!
This website has TONS of links to important resources and blogs:
[https://www.alt-h.net]
This website also has a BUNCH of links:[https://www.beyondhumanity.net/resources/general-resources]
This website sums things up, and helps you understand definitions and the community better:
[https://otherkinresources.carrd.co]
CONCLUSION !!
If you need any more links and info, just send another ask!!
Our asks and requests are always open!!
You can also send a DM to us on here! We could most likely help you figure out your kintype(s) / theriotype(s)!!
We'd love to help!!
Have an amazing day / night, Anon!!
- Caliby & Runa
:3
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The Alterhumans in Relationships Survey is collecting data on alterhumans and queerplatonic, sexual, and romantic relationships. This survey asks questions about your current and past relationships, and how you feel about relationships and alterhumanity. This survey was made for otherkin, therians, fictionkin, systems, and other people who may call themself alterhuman. But even if you don't use any of those terms, you can take still this survey.
This survey is being organized by Who-is-Page, an alterhuman scholar who has been in the community since 2014. The data collected in this survey will be used for research purposes and may be presented at an online convention (OtherCon 2024) later this year. Depending on how much you write in the write-in questions, this survey takes about 15 minutes.
Survey Link
Your physical body must at least 18 years old to participate in this survey. The survey will close on July 6th.
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