Apollo the Incinermyn said:In my mind, Pokemon itself does nothing to affect people. It's the fandom that it created that results in changing people's mindsets and lifestyles.
For me, Pokemon fandom pretty much solidified my place as a gamer and anime fan. However I also have become somewhat of a recluse in recent years, though that actually had more to do with how I was picked on a lot in high school and started keeping to myself most of the time than anything having to do with Pokemon.
^Those twoPokefan4000 said:Well, if I never liked Pokemon, I would have never known my best friend. So Pokemon means a lot to me.