Why is Broad-Minded a Quirk?

[Mehmet]

Originally Posted by Figleaf23

I note that the description does not say 'all', nor does it say 'as well as'. It's vague, but it's beneficial, so it should not be a Quirk. I think conceptually the described benefits would make an okay perk, but would do well to be written more specifically.

Hm? What I mean, in reverse, is "you get along with aliens well" means you get along with them - not that they have to get along with you too. That sentence means, basically, "you are not bothered by their alienness." You are interpretting it wrong if you think it means "they get along well with you too".

Originally Posted by Figleaf23

Well, the concept of Xenophilia does not require Gullibility. You are required to be attracted to their strangeness, but there is no requirement to ignore clear danger signals.

Read carefully - if you don't have ANY knowledge about vampirisim you don't read those signs as "hostile behaviour" or "danger signals." I have a friend who speaks as if he's hissing all the time - he's got a throat condition. Another friend's dogs wouldn't attack you if you hit them with a abseball bat - but they have long canine teeth.

That Quirk means that you don't automatically assume "if it is alien it must be evil" - therefore, you can be (sometimes) taken by surprise and some people will think you're a headcase;

"Hey, Doctor, don't go near it!"
"No, no, no, no! It is just trying to communicate with me Major! Lower your weapons!"

Anyways, it seems your mileage varies so I won't argue.

Cheers!