Talking openly about it doesn't equal acceptance. This is about letting people know that its a legitimate option to take if you want to live a happy life.

Isn't "talking about it openly" exactly what happened in the cited thread? The OP mentioned her issue, and the others told her to talk to a psychologist about her confusion and guilt, they didn't say "eww, you pervert!"

It sounds like you are expecting not so much an open discussion about it, but rather an affirming discussion, which is hard to do unless the activity is accepted. The only way I could see it being any more open would be the semantics of using the word "zoophile" (probably a matter of oversight or misunderstanding rather than taboo) but that wouldn't impact the outcome of the discussion.

The reason a psychologist might think a zoophile would hurt animals is related exactly to that same ignorance. If there were "widespread acceptance" of zoophilia, this would not be happen. Or even understanding. But tolerance or open talking on the subject itself does not help. An example tolerant/ignorant statement: "if people want to molest their animals, well, I guess they're just animals."

Perhaps I'm misunderstanding your position.

I´ have read the comments and can´t see a single reply implying she´s a monster. Just surprisingly decent recommendations, at least it was that way when I wrote my comment. But you seem to have irrational fears of psychologists, these guys usually won´t turn in the police on their clients unless a real and impending danger for the clients themselves or others exist. There´s something like the Hippocratic oath, you know. In this case I doubt anyone at least halfway neutral will call the cops immediately as there really is no danger. It isn´t necessary to be an "expert" therapist in "zoophilia" to help this girl, any regular sex therapist will suffice. I really wonder where your fear of professional help comes from and why you think an online community consisting of random experienced and unexperienced people shouting the mantra of "just accept it" can provide any support...and even better support than pros who studied their profession for years. One example: If I were a coprophagist (excrement eater) and completely unhappy with it, desperately trying to get rid of that, what will provide more support? A shiteater community saying "accept it, you´ll love it" or pros who can actually help with several different methods like aversion therapy,intensive talks etc. For me it really doesn´t depend on the taboo, I doubt she would feel any better if "zoophilia" were as normal as hetero vanilla sex. She simply doesn´t want it, she suffers from it. She has identified her own sexual history as unpleasant. The last she needs is some nosewitty comment to " simply accept it", telling her she´s in "phase one of self acceptance". Damn, we´re not the f*in´ army out for new recruits.

Another thing: It would be better for all if zoophilia was accepted? Really? I disagree. When having sex with animals becomes as normal as hetero sex, it won´t change much for the true zoos. It will improve the wannabe´s situation, it will heavily improve the "wanna try out once because it´s so excitingly kinky"´s situation. But aren´t you missing out on another party involved? The animals? If having sex with animals becomes "normal", what would their lives turn into when anyone has an equal "right" to fuck them? Fencehoppers would be sued only for trepassing then, the embarrassment of being exposed to the public would be gone. How long could you keep your hrse in your pasture until some horny asshole tries to get laid? 8 hours? One hour? Or not even 10 minutes? Acceptance and normality would be fine for the humans with an interest in animal sex, but it would be hell for the animals. So, we can´t talk about it? Melodramatic is the most polite word that comes into my mind. Of course we can talk about it. We can talk in online communities, we can talk to very close friends we trust, we can talk about it with our family and relatives. We can even talk about it with professionals. Don´t f*in´ try to turn us into complete outcasts because it feels so cozy and comfy to be the "emo, misunderstood guy,standing alone against the rest of the world". Yes, we have to be careful whom we talk with. Yes, we can´t just go out onto the street and annoy everyone with feathers stuck up our asses as the gay parades. But who really wants that? When you see what these gay parades have become over time, from the angry men stepping out onto Christopher Street demanding their rights to the charade, the carnival most gay prides are now....I never want this happen to my orientation. Just continue sitting in fear behind our keyboard, pooping your pants, fearing everyone and everthing because you´re a zoo instead of earning trust and understanding. My mother knows, my sister knows, most of my friends know, many horseowners in my stable at least have a suspicion about me....and I´m still here, still have my mare, still alive and kicking. Who dares wins. I really can´t stand this whining anymore, especially from people who face relatively few consequences when an outing goes wrong. Yes, we´re not everybody´s darling, we have lots of opponents, but this emo shit has to stop. Zoophilia isn´t "the next big thing" in liberating sexual minorities and it never should be. Anyone willing to live a life with his animal partner can actually live in peace. The only thing is: this won´t come for free, it won´t come on a silver tablet, it won´t be "user friendly". You have to give something to obtain what you want. Move to an area you can keep animals without nosey neigbors and ,boom, there you have it. Your freedom. Don´t try to turn zoophilia into a theatrical play, into a charade. Even simpler for dog people:live alone, just lock your door and draw the curtains and, most important, shut your mouth. Swith off your ego telling you to get zoophilia out into the public. It´s absolutely unnecessary to be open about it. Tell those who have to know it, don´t turn it into everyone´s business. Nobody cares who you have sex with unless you can´t hold back your ego. What´s more important: living your life according to your wishes or the self centered crusade for public acceptance, the egoistic longing to "be someone"? Priorities seem to have changed within our community...the world obviously isn´t made for zoos. Live with what is given to you, don´t demand convenience. Learn to adapt rather than nagging and whining about the "unjust" society. Yes, being a zoo can be dangerous and uncomfortable. If you can´t live with that, well, bad for you.But please stop that emo crap.