• HatchetHaro@pawb.social
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      it is a paraphilic disorder. a paraphilia is basically a fetish; a paraphilic disorder is a paraphilia that, if satisfied, is harmful to society or self.

      i’ve also seen some people describe it as a sexual orientation. i disagree with that, but at the same time homosexuality was considered a paraphilia a while ago, and the difference between sexuality and kink isn’t quite so well defined or researched, so i see where they’re coming from.

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      Quirk - a peculiar behavioral habit.

      Ehh, I’d say it’s probably a poor fit for pedophilia. Maybe the actual act of sleeping with children could be considered a “quirk” but as a sexuality probably not.

      But if you’re talking about a My Hero Academia reference, then it’s the shittiest ability I’ve heard of!