Could we have a zoophile subforum?

[AtosW]

I think most zoophiles object to being lumped in with "paraphiles" because first off, zoophilia is an orientation, not a fetish. And unlike other paraphilias, zoophilia is illegal in many countries, actually more than a few decades ago, and even where it's legal they're uniquely chastised, second only to MAPs. Their situation and nature is unique and shouldn't be lumped in with others.

[Jim Burton]

You have fallen into the "orientation" trap re. pedophila and zoophilia.

What even is a fetish, and an orientation, and what does paraphilia have to do with this distinction? I see no pattern here; pedophilia is widely enough accepted as a paraphilia.

What does Zoophilia have to do with a MAP Forum, in its capacity as a "distinctive orientation", that other paraphilia does not?

Why not stop trying to be distinctive, or "better" in some way about what you find "hot", and work together?

Show me some laws against Zoophilia - as far as I am aware, it is not illegal to express your Zoophilia.

[AtosW]

The difference is clear and universally agreed upon.

And there are several cases in the US and European countries where zoophiles have gotten convicted just for running website with information about the orientation.

[Jim Burton]

Explain the "universally agreed upon" distinction between fetish and orientation, and how "paraphilia" aligns with the former.

You are describing Zoosexual/Bestiality porn, not Zoophilia. In no place has it been illegal to be pro-expression for Zoophilia.