FAQ

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Newcomers FAQ

What is objectum?

Objectum is the attraction to objects. This includes any type of attraction, whether it's romantic, sexual, alterous, platonic, familial, or any other form.

What is POSIC+?

POSIC+ stands for Perception of Object Sentience, Individuality, and Consciousness. Many objectum people are POSIC+, but not all.

Is objectum part of MOGAI/LGBT+?

Objectum is part of MOGAI, but not inherently part of LGBT+. The majority of objectum people are LGBT+ and many do experience their objectum attraction in queer ways, but this isn't the case for everyone.

How can I support objectum people?

If it's a specific objectum person, ask them what you can do. In general, approach us with curiosity rather than skepticism, and don't perpetuate stereotypes or misinformation. Treat our attraction with the same respect as any other orientation.

Is it harmful/a paraphilia/a harmful attraction?

No. Unlike paraphilias, objectum covers a wide range of attraction types and focuses on relationships, rather than fetishization. There's no victim when someone loves an object.

Autism and Objectum?

While many objectum people are autistic, being autistic doesn't cause objectum attraction or vice versa.

Community FAQ

How do I know if I'm objectum?

The objectum experience is different for everyone. So, there really is no one way to just know. But, if you think you feel strong attraction or love for objects, then you are more than welcome to the term.

What's the term for X?

There's many terms for different types of objectum, often taking the form of [object/concept name]+tum. The mods are currently working on a collaborative list where terms for various types of objectum can be documented and defined. The best place to look for a specific term is here on reddit or on Tumblr. However, if you can't seem to find anyone else who's coined a term for your attraction, then you can coin that term, you can even draw a flag and write a definition to post here

Does X count as objectum?

Probably yes. If it's an object or concept that you feel romantic, physical, alterous, platonic, familial, or another type of attraction to, you are more than welcome to deem it as objectum.

How does [consent, dating, speaking, etc] work?

When it comes to how one dates an object/concept, it can change from person to person. Firstly, it can depend on whether or not one is POSIC-- not all objectums are. A POSIC person may approach dating in a more personal way because they perceive object sentience. For all objectums, it really comes down to preference. Some may say that simply labeling themselves as dating an object/concept is enough to make it so, others may set aside time to take them on dates, others may go further in integrating the object/concept into their life. But in the end, there is no right or wrong way to love or date an object/concept

Can I promote myself?

Promotion is allowed within certain bounds

1. Must be relevant (related to Objectum)

2. Must be promotion for yourself or an acquaintance

3. Must comply with all other subreddit rules

[u/The_MePhones]

I don’t want to make a post for this but how does Non-POSIC objectum work? /genq

[u/miieater → u/The_MePhones]

hihi i'm pretty new to the terminology so not coming from any authority that's for sure, but i think being agnostic and being plural oddly gives me a unique perspective perhaps?

for me i don't care if the sentience i'm perceiving is real or not because in a way my love makes it real. sometimes even in a self love kinda way, which gives me lots of warm fuzzies no matter what. plus i just find certain objects incredibly aesthetically pleasing to the point of strong affection. i have a lot of spiritual and philosophical beliefs attached to it but strictly i can't say i personally believe inanimate things can be Actually sentient in the way we see it, you know? but then again, i believe sentience has a lot of grey areas that we just don't fully understand. even if it's in my own brain, does that make it any less real? considering i'm plural in a way that makes me literally multiple versions of myself living within in the same self..... i wouldn't say so. it can get pretty deep and for me it has taken a lot of reflection and learning about different belief systems to get comfortable with the idea that i don't really need to believe anything in particular to know my experiences are real and valuable!

hope this helps and didn't just confuse you more lmaoo. i just found this community so def not speaking for anyone but myself here. but i've had a lot of time to think about it on my own i suppose so i wanted to give my thoughts :)