Not really sure if I fit in here

[Asato]

Okay, for one, I really like gynoids and female AIs, however, in contrast to what seems to be the dominant view of this board, I don't view them as simply sex objects, in fact I find that to be offensive and demeaning. I prefer stories where the gynoid is just as intelligent as a human being, with real emotions and even a soul, if that's a concept in the particular continuity. I also don't really like stories where the robot is just a servant who is exploited by her master, and prefer it if they genuinely fall in love with each other. If I had a gynoid who was programmed to obey my every order, the only order I would give to her would be to think and make decisions for herself and not obey my orders if she didn't want to (and then hope the paradox wouldn't cause her to self - destruct, Star Trek style). My ideal gynoid partner would be an independent person with free will and high intelligence (preferably smarter than me - I find that to be a turn-on). Of course she would also be kind, caring, and emotional, but not afraid to stand up for herself.

Of course, the question you're probably all wondering is "If that's what you're into, then why prefer a robot over a human woman?"

Well, for one thing, robot girls are hotter

But another is I often enjoy the type of character development that starts with a robot having no real emotions or free thinking, but eventually they develop emotions and struggle with their own sense of self-being and identity, and become more human. Of course I have no problem with gynoids/AIs that are mature and have emotions in the first place.

Another thing is that I generally prefer the characters from anime/manga as opposed to other mediums. Most of the ASFR pics on deviantart, for example, just look either way too slutty, deformed, have huge bulging muscles (I'm not a fan of that...) or just look weird and unattractive, whereas anime/manga girls are almost always cute. I do like Cameron from T:SCC and Rommie from Andromeda, but few other non - anime/manga gynoids.

Anyway, enough with the long introduction, I'm Asato (not my real name, obviously). You guys probably think I'm pretty weird, but just remember that most people would consider you guys weird, I hope I can find some kindred spirits here who identify with my ideas and opinions.

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[Stephaniebot]

I think the fairest thing I can say, is that you're highly unlikely to find anyone who 'fits in' to everything thats posted here. In a way, thats the beauty of this place, the variance in things.

There are some things I'm not bothered about (sorry if I sound like Catherine Tate) here, a lot of the construction story stuff isnt for me, I'm more into the transformation stuff, as the stories I've written (mostly elsewhere) show.
There are other things here that I cant even understand why people like it, the face offs, and malfunctions being the most obvious ones, surely most people want their robot to function perfectly, or are there some on here who go down Wal-Mart (name for example) to try and find that bunch of less than perfect bananas for example? I doubt it, so why do you want less than perfect fembots?

There isnt as much transformation stuff here now as there used to be, but thats the cyclical thing I suspect? I suspect that in a space of time, tf might not dominate, but will at least get a decent proportion of postings again. But then again, someone posts an image like todays one called Grid Girl, and I'm glad I'm here. Alright, its not tf, but I suspect if I wore something like that, I probably wouldnt care, though if someone then controlled my mind as a robot, well I wouldnt mind in the slightest! And as long as a few more pics in that style appear, I wont be complaining.
Also, alright, I'm a techist, I like being able to read about the latest developments, even if they dont seem to yet be focussing on tf'ing humans into robots lol! Great coverage of that here too.

You will find stuff on AI's, gynoids and the like here, its just not the only thing posted. I've seen more than a few image pics of 7 of 9 to prove that lol! TF stuff tends to be more image, and look than anything else, but it is here. And I suspect if human tf does ever take off, then it will be covered here too, in a much bigger way.

This place is a big melting pot of tastes, be patient, and your preferences will be catered for, same as mine are. Just dont expect everything to fit into one niche, because it wont.

Oh btw, there are some great people around here, who I'm glad I know as forum friends at least, I'm sure you will find the same in time. Hope you can stay and enjoy the whole eclectic mix that is FC

PS My reply is to the edited version, so my feelings might be different to him if I knew what was there before!

[Asato]

@Robotman: Send a PM back to you

@Stephaniebot: I'm not really into the whole transformation thing, and cyborgs or uploads who were originally human aren't really my taste either (not to say I never like them, though). Oh, and there was nothing offensive at all in the pre-edited version, it seems robotman here just completely misinterpreted what I was trying to say.

[Stephaniebot]

Thats fine, thats my whole point, there are a great variety of tastes on here that are catered for to some degree

[Borias]

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[MotorMan]

I may be going out on a limb here, but based on the tone of your post and the fact that you felt it necessary to clarify that your user name was not your real name, I'm guessing you're a little new to the internet.

But more on that in a minute.

Borias pretty much hits the nail on the head here. FBC is a site for people that like female robots. Now whether they like fucking robots, want to be robots, or need to make a deep emotional connection with a fantasy robot is entirely up to them. The reasons why people have developed this fetish, what it means to them, and how they act on it are too diverse to even summarize. The function FBC serves is as a contact point. It's a repository of imagery and stories and potentially like minded individuals that may or may not have similar views. Some people are on here looking for good conversation, others are just trying to find decent porn.

As a point of interest your particular variation of ASFR, the intelligent/caring/loving/self-determined/fully-realized robot girlfriend isn't unique, in fact it's actually quite common. Lots of people find the emotional aspect of a trustworthy and devoted lover appealing. Most of these people don't go around calling everything else offensive or weird. Now there is some weird and uncomfortable stuff on this site, but it floats somebodies boat.

If I had to guess I'd say you're a pretty young guy. I'm a pretty young guy too, just out of college. Our generation grew up with the internet, MTV, Dan Savage, and what looks like the final stages of the gay rights movement. In general, I would say today's youth are fairly accepting of those who are sexually deviant. Attitudes have changed. 30 years ago being into something like BDSM was not a thing you shared for fear of being ostracized, today it's so mainstream it's practically boring. Even really fringe aspects of ASFR, like forced transformation, rank at "meh" in the scheme of things you might tell a partner that you're into. However I would say most people on this board are not from our(?) generation. They tend to be older, and I've come to understand many come from the bible belt or very religious homes. ASFR is something they've learned to hide, and feel shame over. Understandably they're sensitive to judgmental statements. To summarize: you've offended people. They have told you this. What you're doing now, is arguing that you haven't.

So chief, here's some advice: comments as to the normality/morality of someone elses sexual fetish, much like your opinions on politics/religion/your girlfriend's family, are best kept to yourself.

Welcome to the board

[Asato]

Okay, I didn't mean to offend anybody, really. What I meant was just that I don't like stories where women are portrayed as weak, servile, and dependent on men, because I guess you could say I'm a feminist.

[Borias]

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[Asato]

Well some of the stories are interesting, but there a lot. Perhaps someone could recommend one to me based on what I have said?

[King Snarf]

Well some of the stories are interesting, but there a lot. Perhaps someone could recommend one to me based on what I have said?

Well, at the risk of tooting my own horn, I have a short story for sale on Amazon's kindle store entitled "The Clockwork Girl" which is not unlike what you're looking for. I can't think of anything else of the top of my head at the moment.

[gynoneko]

Heh, I'm much the same as well.

The way I see it, there are those that want toys, those that want companions, and those that want soldiers, or something else. I am more of the companion type, but with a little toy mixed in. I mean, if you are going to have a fembot, make it enjoyable for both, right? But I definitely like the soldier aspect as well.

I usually try to read and write stories where the fembot is able to become fully aware, and to have that deep emotional bond with the protagonist. It is also interesting to read a story from the point of view of the robot as she discovers her own free will. What I personally find interesting is the idea that they can have this self-aware, fully-realized, free-thinking mind but still be constrained to a robot nature. The ensuing contradictions are a really interesting idea, and I like to see how they break out of their programming and grow into something more than just a machine.
I do like it when they can use their robotic nature in some unique way, such as hacking into something/someone, or removing a limb without real harm, or even defending someone they love to a point of death, only to be repaired and brought back.

Try my Exo Saves the Day story (not on the wiki, but it IS in the forums here... I'll add it to the wiki when I finish it)... I am working on building more of these themes into it, and I hope to have a few more stories that follow this out later this year. I am really busy right now, but I am always thinking about it.

I do avoid the stories where the fembot is abused or mistreated, just cause I can't help but see it as an outlet for wanting to abuse real women. That being said, it can be fun to write a pointless erotic short story where the fembot doesn't have any free-will, but at the same time, I make sure they are always treated with respect in my stories. And I don't see a battle as abuse toward women in these cases, since often the nature of the machine is to be a fighting machine, and as a robot, they are able to take more damage without dying. I draw the line when it is not in the context of opposing forces. I don't do the whole rape thing... maybe some people fantasize about it, but I chose not to read those.
I guess that is where I was going with all this... as long as any interacting between fembot and user is not something that can be seen as rape or abuse, then I am fine with it.

I do think it is a common theme to have the robot become self-aware, or at least begin to feel real emotions beyond their programming. You should read the book Positronic Man (also made into a movie, the Bicentennial Man). The main character in this one shows creativity beyond any other robot, and goes on a 200 year long search to find what makes us human. Excellent read.

[gynoneko]

Well some of the stories are interesting, but there a lot. Perhaps someone could recommend one to me based on what I have said?

Well, at the risk of tooting my own horn, I have a short story for sale on Amazon's kindle store entitled "The Clockwork Girl" which is not unlike what you're looking for. I can't think of anything else of the top of my head at the moment.

I'll try that one out myself sometime... I really like the clockwork side of fembots. I would LOVE to write a steampunk clockwork story with a fembot in it.

[Stephaniebot]

Robotman might be a very good moderator, but I cant give him that much credit lol.

Before he hits me, its only because I'm a moderator on another board myself lol!

[Sthurmovik]

Please don't assume that everyone is here for the control or malfunctions XD There's a small contingent of folks here that are into transhumanism and transformation. While I think we all like the classics to some degree (malfunction, body mod, mind control) I personally enjoy synths that have realistic AIs and are treated like as much as a person in a story as the bio characters. I look forward to hearing more of what you have to say and any stories you might right.

[--NightBattery--]

hi guys did i miss a party?, hello asato welcome aboard
...grab a chair

[Mirage]

Maybe try some of my stories. I don't know if you know of my stuff, but I go for I think what you like (maybe). I am a romantic (and strange comedy aspect).

my comics
http://www.fembotwiki.com/index.php?tit ... ge%27s_art
and some of my stories
http://www.fembotwiki.com/index.php?title=Stories

[Asato]

Well I actually have an idea for a story I might write...

[Sthurmovik]

Cool, drop me an IM if you want someone to talk about your idea off forum.

[DollSpace]

Well I actually have an idea for a story I might write...

Cool, drop me an IM if you want someone to talk about your idea off forum.

Same here! I'd be glad to be a sounding board.

[gynoneko]

I'll be glad to critic something if you want it.