>>42 "...and arguing with someone about it will only make an 'otaku' look 'weird' when they're already struggling to fit in."

That's why at least I don't discuss it with anybody - because I don't know any other anime otaku in person. But I do happen to know two star trek otakus - trekies :D Granted I rather talk about trek with them.

>> "This has nothing to do with introversion."

O RLY?! <insert owl here> So tell me, how come 4-ch.net is jam packed full of introverted loners asking for help, advice and some support? Ever been to deviantart.com? Massive load of introvert loner otaku teens searching for like minded people there.