Not every furry has a fursona either. There is not clear "line" for being a furry other than liking anthropomorphic animals and calling yourself a furry.
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Not every furry has a fursona either. There is not clear "line" for being a furry other than liking anthropomorphic animals and calling yourself a furry.
Demoskinos
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Well, it can also very much be about creating a character for yourself a "fursona" if you will. For some people it can just be fun to roleplay as the character. I know I've seen some people say that they gain a lot of confidence in social situations that they simply don't have in their normal every day lives.
NoblesseOblige
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You're literally asking "why do you like video games?" and expecting some objective response. Some people play games as a form of escapism, others appreciate the creativity and it inspires it for themselves, and others don't know why, they just do. Similarly people like to dress up and take the persona of a characters as a form of escape, or they do it because it allows them to be expressive or creative, or they just like it.
And yes, there are those who like it for the sexualized nature of much of it. Just like some people like Dead or Alive Extreme Beach Volleyball.
Okay. I think you may need a breather. It sounds like you're taking offense to something.
CharminUltra
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Oh my
Charles Brandon
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Meh. Live and let live I suppose.
You sound so very upset about something.
and the furry fandom is based on "badly written porno fan fic" even though plenty of people in the thread already tried to explain that this is not the case at all? So not sure where the "porn" thing is coming from.
But don't worry, I love being ignorant as well - sometimes.
Yeah, I didn't know that. I just thought it was that way because of how people talk about it on the internet. I know now.
SigmasonicX
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It's disappointing to see so many negative posts here. For those saying that there's no harm in making jokes about such a "low hanging fruit", note how so many people in this thread have made posts along the lines of, "What's a furry? From the posts here, I'm guessing it's some sort of sex thing." By making these remarks, you're already giving others strong negative impressions.
I'm not a furry myself, but I can understand the general idea of finding appeal in the aesthetics of combining human and animal forms to create something perceived as cute, and following that aesthetic to create art, and yes, costumes. Taking the example of Zootopia, a lot of work had obviously gone into designing the different anthropomorphic animals, and how the natures of the animals can be reflected in their personalities and actions. It's hard to say if the designers of Zootopia identify as furries (probably not), but a furry is simply someone who finds appeal in that aesthetic and identifies as such. From that point, you do get people who use the aesthetic for erotic art and even sexual acts, and that can obviously result in revulsion from those outside the community (or even within). That initial revulsion is understandable, but even if it was the case that every furry finds appeal in the sex aspect of the fandom (which they don't, as attested by by posters in this thread), it is a fact that several posters in this thread and many others have repeatedly said they don't like jokes about furries and sex, especially ones implying pedophilia. I feel it would be best to respect their wishes.
Also, those saying that they used to irrationally hate furries but don't anymore because they irrationally hate bronies now, not really an improvement.
I'm not a furry myself, but I can understand the general idea of finding appeal in the aesthetics of combining human and animal forms to create something perceived as cute, and following that aesthetic to create art, and yes, costumes. Taking the example of Zootopia, a lot of work had obviously gone into designing the different anthropomorphic animals, and how the natures of the animals can be reflected in their personalities and actions. It's hard to say if the designers of Zootopia identify as furries (probably not), but a furry is simply someone who finds appeal in that aesthetic and identifies as such. From that point, you do get people who use the aesthetic for erotic art and even sexual acts, and that can obviously result in revulsion from those outside the community (or even within). That initial revulsion is understandable, but even if it was the case that every furry finds appeal in the sex aspect of the fandom (which they don't, as attested by by posters in this thread), it is a fact that several posters in this thread and many others have repeatedly said they don't like jokes about furries and sex, especially ones implying pedophilia. I feel it would be best to respect their wishes.
Also, those saying that they used to irrationally hate furries but don't anymore because they irrationally hate bronies now, not really an improvement.
Bornstellar
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Desire to be doesn't require actuation.
A Link to the Past
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Virtually every single thread on this forum that's about furries is flooded with some pretty severe jokes against them.
Demoskinos
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Well I'm glad you at least seem more open to learning than some other folks in this thread.
A Link to the Past
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I have a whole bunch of figurines from video games, I have books about video games, I write articles talking about video games and why I like them, but I have no interest in having sex with them
EDIT: Sorry
He didn't. I'm just being needlessly belligerent and unpleasant. Editing now.
Prototype Viktor
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Freedom taste like randomly being at a furry convention
Hating on Furries is so early 2000's. You'd think some of you would grow out of that high school "make fun of anybody who is different" mentality, but apparently not.
Some people enjoy dressing up and roleplaying. So what. Big whoop.
Can't you guys just appreciate that some poor kids who just got out of a bad situation got to hang out with some people in costume and had a really great time?
Some people enjoy dressing up and roleplaying. So what. Big whoop.
Can't you guys just appreciate that some poor kids who just got out of a bad situation got to hang out with some people in costume and had a really great time?
Emperor_Uriel
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Video games are a widespread mainstream hobby.
If my avatar was a pair of feet, I wrote blogs/fanfics about feet and had a Deviantart page filled with pics of feet, what would you assume I fap to?
Assuming furries = sexual fetishists when the vast majority of furry content fits that bill isn't so illogical.
Demoskinos
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That's what I was hoping when i posted this. =\
You Are Viewtiful
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Pretty sure furry hate got worse in the mid-2000s when DeviantArt took off and all the nasty furry stuff was in one place for the world to see.
Except lots of people (even non Furries) think anthropomorphized animals are cool and cute? Most people grow up with cartoons and many adults also watch and enjoy Disney movies. I don't think that is in any way the same as a foot fetish.
A Link to the Past
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Is the vast majority of furry content sexual? Can you provide data on this?
I guess I'll never know what was said to me
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The MLP situation and the PPG situation are waaaay different. There was no large-ish and bizarre fanbase called "puffers" or whatever AFAIK.
meltingparappa
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If anyone needs a reminder of "what's the harm" of perpetuating exaggerations and dehumanizing a harmless group -- last December, someone deliberately released chlorine gas at a convention, evacuating the hotel and sending attendees to the hospital that were just there to be themselves and have fun.
How did many outlets play up the story that could have ended up much more macabre? By giggling that those losers might do something funny with their wee wee based on what CSI taught them.
How did many outlets play up the story that could have ended up much more macabre? By giggling that those losers might do something funny with their wee wee based on what CSI taught them.
A Link to the Past
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I will say that it's super unfortunate that Brony culture created a toxic atmosphere for younger kids who are into My Little Pony.
Cute Dragon Here
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I think I just don't understand how narrow-minded people can be. Let them be... A heart-warming moment is a heart-warming moment.
If you ask me, the world needs more things like this. Giving out happiness.
I think I probably won't bother to debate on anything regarding the fandom, though. Can quickly go real awkward for me.
This news made my morning
If you ask me, the world needs more things like this. Giving out happiness.
I think I probably won't bother to debate on anything regarding the fandom, though. Can quickly go real awkward for me.
This news made my morning
Tinfoilhatsron
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I came here to laugh at the inevitable awkward photos that would come out.
Leaving feeling really bad for furries in general. Ya'll do what you like. Pretty terrible that there are seriously that many pedo jokes in here, and are mostly unfunny.
Leaving feeling really bad for furries in general. Ya'll do what you like. Pretty terrible that there are seriously that many pedo jokes in here, and are mostly unfunny.
HP_Wuvcraft
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Laughing Banana
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ITT: Nerds making fun of other nerds so that they can feel like their nerd level is somehow better than the other group.
Max Armstrong
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What a nerd thing to say. Nerd.
while I think that a little playful mocking is appropriate - I mean, we do relentlessly mock Juggalos, body pillow and RealDoll enthusiasts and people with tribal face tattoos, all weird harmless hobbies - some here really take it too far, and I don't even know where that particular connection stems from
balladofwindfishes
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Is there any real difference between fursuits and just "regular" cosplayers?
CaviarMeths
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You say that now, but billions of dollars are currently being invested into changing your mind in stunning VR.
Subpar Scrub
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That's the nature of liking something most people hate. A few of them are legitimately mean, but the rest are just trying to get a chuckle out of people.
I don't hate furries, I just have to avoid them at conventions because they tend to want to hug you and dance around like mascots at a theme park. Some people like that, some people don't. I don't.
Cosplayers don't exclusively dress up as anthropomorphic characters and it's usually not an original character. Furries often have fursuits that are made to look like their characters (which are original characters most often which can mean that it's a Lucario with a purple mop of hair on his head or a completely new design).
Auron_Kale
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A really kind and sweet gesture of the attendees to do this for the kids. Just making them feel welcomed in a foreign land was hopefully one step in giving those kids a sense of normalcy.
Regular cosplayers typically dress up as characters from an existing IP.
Fursuiters typically dress up as a character that they made themselves.
The lines can get a little blurred when a cosplayer is dressing up as an animal character (Ein from Cowboy Bebop, Pikachu, Sly Cooper, etc) and makes a fursuit-style costume.
Also, some furries will make costumes of pre-existing characters (Bugs Bunny, MLP characters, Disney's Robin Hood) but from the cons I've attended this is a bit of a faux pas, as fursuiting is mostly to express your character.
Deft Beck
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Ah, okay. Sorry about that.
A Link to the Past
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Take it this way - look at the Biggie Smalls thread and assume everyone made the Eminem joke. Frankly, the jokes are similar enough in this thread to make it essentially that. In general, it also poses a problem given that these jokes are made regardless of the thread. Like someone pointed out earlier, a story about furries being assaulted and put in the hospital elicits the same reaction. At some point it becomes valuable to point out how problematic, common, and mean the jokes are.
ShadowSwordmaster
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Not bad furries, not bad at all.
How About No
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I wonder how different the mainstream perception would be if most suits looked like this instead of like Balto with as many neon colors as possible.
lmao GAF is shitpiling on one of the few fursuits I've liked
Don't really understand the fursuit/fursona thing tho, but at least they have a a real-life sense of community. Me, I'll just keep jerking to herms
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
I still find it funny that you're in a place that wants to say how "gamers" aren't your stereotypical shut-ins and are willing to go for progressive views, while at the same time harbor stereotypical views to other people who enjoy other interests (furries aren't the only target this place has, you got anime too for instance).
Still glad about the refugees tho!
Still glad about the refugees tho!
echoshifting
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This was actually really sweet.
The videos and photos, not the thread.
The videos and photos, not the thread.
Atraveller
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