I think that turning into a thing and dressing up as a thing are two separate and valuable experiences. Furthermore one shouldnât be a stand-in for the other. Both are things that I want to do (though only one is physically possible irl), maybe even at the same time! Costumes are cute and good and tf is cute and good too.
(Only saying this is true for me personally btw if you care for one but not the other thatâs fine! If you donât like either of them youâre on thin ice but I suppose I can allow it /j)
It's interesting how TF lets you be a creature, while a costume lets you "be a creature". Different feelings, different mindset. But either one someone sees you and goes, "Oh, you are that kind of creature."