I've seen this post title sitting in draft mode for a while. And I've thought, "Oh, no, what is Alex going to post now!?" So it's a relief that the post is just about cats and not some personal statement.
If I had a hunting license, I could lawfully hunt squirrels with my rifle. But my wife tells me that I'd have to skin, cook and eat them by myself. And I wouldn't be allowed to do it at home.
People just don't do authentic anymore.