I make a lot of fursona jokes, but despite that, I always keep in mind that fursonas are an effective and accessible way of exploring one’s self. It can be said for any avatar character, but when you have animals (or monsters, or really any non-human species) it adds a layer that really helps people project themselves into it. I’ve met a lot of people who have explored body shapes, gender identities, etc using fursonas and I find that really positive!