Even though federation has led to racists and/or NATO defenders showing up, I've also encountered a number if very cool people from other instances posting things like helpful advice on federation stuff, vivid descriptions of getting vored by a pack of anthro-hyenas, interesting insights and opinions on Star Trek lore, etc. I still haven't found much in the way of active hobby communities, but it's pretty cool to see more Star Trek and furry stuff in the timeline, and I feel it makes having to deal with the occasional deranged lib worth it.
Anyways, to all the genuinely cool people who wander into Hexbear threads, I'm very glad you've showed up to bless us with your wonderful posts and I hope you stick around.
My favorite genre is probably horror, especially from the 70s and 80s. Mysteries and thrillers if they're done well, or anything with a moody atmosphere. Big fan of David Lynch, Blue Velvet is probably my favorite movie.
I also like comedy, especially silly absurdist stuff like Wet Hot American Summer or Hot Rod.
edit: also dark fantasy stuff like Pan's Labyrinth
Oh yeah, this feeling of coming home and starting to watch a David Lynch movie that started some unknown time ago. Real trippy. Then you watch it awake again and feel the same though. Lol.
Mulholland Drive is the ultimate fever dream movie