Fire Emblem Fates Localization Controversy - Petting Petting Petting

I'm going to get downvoted to hell for this, but do people really not see the difference between Pokemon Amie and Skinshipping? I mean, go pet your dog, or cat, or bird. Now go and rub the face of your sibling, or friend, or acquaintance. See how that works out.

Petting Pokemon, some of the quite Anthropomorphic?
Sure, why not.

Petting Italian Plumbers with lots of facial Hair?
Sure, why not.

Petting a variety of Male and Female Anime Characters
Too weird and outlandish to sell in the American/European Market.