A question to the forum staff

[Ke 'ano]

This question is directed to the Forum Staff, but input from other members is welcome as well. I have a question about the following line, out of the list of "The First Things to Do" on the homepage of the forum:

2) Write an Introduction.
Please write an introduction within 7 days of registering in the "Member Introductions" board. Things to include below are highly recommended, but not required:
• A bit about yourself,
• Likes and dislikes,
• Hobbies,
• How you found us.
• What animal(s) or being(s) you associate with, if any,
• How you determined the above,
• What you hope to gain by being here,

As you can see, there is a line that contradicts what it means to identify as non-human. "What animal(s) or being(s) you associate, if any,". Is there a good reason for this statement? I believe that it's unhelpful to new members who are still trying to make sense of what they're experiencing. Couple that with the average age of our community and you're bound to see new, young members repeating phrases they see here, and end up saying that they "associate" with their kintype. I see the redundant banter often, where a new member uses the phrase straight out of this list, and is then corrected by a staff member. If it were to be changed, I think it could eliminate some of the misunderstanding that we all see in some of the introductions (not all of them, of course; Tumblr makes sure of that, but I digress). I think of the hompage as the entryway to our "home", and I think it should properly represent us, if my opinion agrees with the community's views on this. 

[G.D.]

I agree with your point. I'll bring it up to the other staff and see about getting it changed.

The only reason I won't just up and do it now is because it was written by the site's creator. Editing their writings willy nilly seems a little wrong to me. I'll keep you updated.

[Kasumi Noxumbra]

I think I got it set right. But yeah, both Haru and I agreed as well about that. Surprised didn't realize that when we were editing the forum back in March. lol Anyways, let me know if that works or it still needs to be adjusted. n_n

[Ke 'ano]

I like it . Thanks for listening.

[Kasumi Noxumbra]

Ke 'ano, no problem. n_n