100% of the cloaks and capes I’ve seen IRL have been as part of either someone’s weird cosplay or some neckbeard/weeb shit. I think that, a bit like the fedora, they’re just sorta ruined now due to the people who wear them.

I agree with this but with the caveat that you both point them in the direction of some educational resources and also offer support. Otherwise they’ll just think they’re being trolled