#pofsi

[idwl]

the idol sings you a song...

— POFSI

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standing for "perception of fictionality's sapience and independence," POFSI (pronounced paw-ff-see) is a term for those who perceive characters, specifically ones from media perceived as fictional, as having sapience and autonomy as well as being alive. reasons for this may vary, and being pofsi may be induced by delusions, spiritual beliefs, alterhumanity, neurodivergency, posicness, etc.

(note — i do not endorse using POFSI to harass others over fiction or their stances on it. i am peacefic and shipcourse neutral. do not use this term as an excuse to be rude or harm others. please be responsible with how you use my terms.)

coined by us!

we do not consent to our creations being added to any wikipedia sites or reposted to other social media sites. anyone may use our terms and flags.

; tagging . . @radiomogai; @noxwithoutstars; @daybreakthing; @flutteringwings-coining; @rwuffles; @scr-ppup; @smilepilled; @the-astropaws; @somniabyte; @icwdtea

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☆ Welcome to POFSI-culture-is! ☆

The premise of this blog is to share aspects of/stories about the POFSI experience. It is preferable that asks and submissions start with “POFSI culture is,” but that is not a strict requirement, if an alternative format makes the point of the post clearer.

A note: if you feel like reading through this blog is encouraging your unhealthy delusions/triggering unreality/otherwise causing you distress, please feel free to block! This blog is meant to be a space of positivity and solidarity, so if the posts on it feel like they run counter to that objective for you, remember that curating a healthy online space for yourself is far more important than the possibility of accidentally offending anybody. I will not be offended, so long as you do not send hate :) /gen

Asks + submissions are OPEN!!

☆ What is POFSI? ☆

Coined by @idwl, this term stands for the “Perception of Fictionality’s Sapience and Independence.”

It is defined by its coiner as “…a term for those who perceive characters— specifically ones from media perceived as fictional— as having sapience and autonomy, as well as being alive. Reasons for this may vary, and being POFSI may be induced by delusions, spiritual beliefs, alterhumanity, neurodivergency, POSICness, etc.” This term is open to everyone, and because of this, submissions and asks on this blog are also open to everyone!

Coining post + more info: https://www.tumblr.com/idwl/777485719926079488/pofsi

☆ What is a P/O? ☆

Also coined by @idwl, this term is essentially a POFSI-specific version of the “significant other/fictional other” phrasing common to self-shipping communities and general vernacular. It stands for “POFSI other,” or “pofsic other.”

Examples of this term in use: “This person is my new P/O.” “My P/O would like this movie.” “P/O, have you drank any water yet today?” “Imagine your P/O…”, etc.

Coining post + more info: https://www.tumblr.com/idwl/778106109240262656/po

[pixlokita]

I was eating soup and myla was begging for some while I caught up on the pokemon go app,,, then I found out Myla wasn’t the only one wanting soup

[idwl]

the idol sings you a song...

— counterpart gender

[pt: counterpart gender /end pt]

the pofsi version of posic's companion genders. essentially, it is a gender that is felt by a fictional character. any counterpart gender flags should only be used by these characters. this character is usually a p/o, but they don't have to be one.

template below the cut!

coined by us!

we do not consent to our creations being added to any wikipedia sites or reposted to other social media sites. anyone may use our terms and flags.

; tagging . . @radiomogai; @noxwithoutstars; @daybreakthing; @flutteringwings-coining; @rwuffles; @scr-ppup; @smilepilled; @the-astropaws; @somniabyte; @icwdtea

youre not *forced* to use this template for any counterpart genders, just like how companion genders dont have a flag template. its here just in case, though i encourage your creativity.

image description template: a flag with seven stripes. the colors, from top to bottom, are [x]. the top and bottom stripes have even-sized bumps running along them, pointing towards the middle stripe. in the middle of the flag, there is a star, colored in [x]. it is outlined once thinly in [x], and again thickly in [x].

[idwl]

— p/o

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an x/o term to refer to one's x/os that is specific to pofsi individuals. in other words, p/o refers to a pofsi individual's x/o. it means "pofsi other" or "pofsic* other"

(*pofsic in this case uses the "ic" suffix, essentially meaning "one having the character or nature of pofsi.")

coined by us!

see also: r/o

we do not consent to our creations being added to any wikipedia sites or reposted to other social media sites. anyone may use our terms and flags.thing

; tagging . . @radiomogai; @noxwithoutstars; @daybreakthing; @flutteringwings-coining; @rwuffles; @scr-ppup; @smilepilled; @the-astropaws; @somniabyte; @icwdtea

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POFSI culture is making suspiciously accurate “character” playlists.

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POFSI culture is hating it when people refer to your P/O as “fictional”, but not saying anything because it feels like correcting them would be futile.

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pofsi culture is getting attached to a character and suddenly feeling like they're alive and can feel what you feel for them

my p/o likes the attention and i like giving hxm it <3

- 🫐

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POFSI culture is feeling bad for putting your OCs through the Angst Blender (i introject often so it balances out really)

except for the one really fucking evil one. fuck you carl (carl not his real name)

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POFSI culture (Plus having that character in headspace PLUS that character being your F/O) is saying he wouldn’t say that :(

No, seriously, he genuinely wouldn’t say that.

And he agrees.

-Crimson sys (we’re probably going to be here a lot 😅)

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POFSI culture is knowing they’re so much more than “just pixels on a screen” or “just words on a page” for you.

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POFSI culture is making a new OC and seeing that first spark of life in their eyes.

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(Plural) POFSI culture is the barrier between P/O and headmate getting veeeery thin sometimes.

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(Platonic) POFSI culture is knowing they’re your bestie. Even though many people can’t understand how true your friendship is, your platonic P/Os get it.

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(Romantic) POFSI culture is smooching. The. Screen.

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POFSI culture is rewatching the same clip of your P/O for ages, studying every little movement and vocal inflection, and wondering how nobody else seems to see that they’re so alive.