Any furry fandomers here?

[Myoti]

This is a website for "Christian anime fans." Go google "anime" and see what kind of stuff you'll find. :B

If I had a fursona it would proably be a seal or otter or something of that sort! an amphibious mammal... Somebody want to help me design it???

I might; sounds pretty cool to me.

[Mr. SmartyPants]

Zarn and Temulin, who gave you guys the right to come in this thread and bash a fandom? I doubt you'd like it if I bashed and flamed your little "quasi forum-government" thing that you guys do.

I don't like the Furry fandom either. Why? I don't see why it's so appealing. Nonetheless, it's apparent that people like Myoti's into it, so it's advisable that you just back off.

[Bobtheduck]

Furs kind of weird me out-- just by the ones I've met. No, not all of you are weird, I just have had some...strange meetings with furries. =) One of you should help me change that opinon

I agree with you about being weirded out by Furries... Especially since I found out how some of their parties go... *shiver*

I know that not everyone who likes anthropomorphic animals is a twisted pervert, but the fact that this is such a simple conversation among the furries at my school makes me think it's pretty common... I suppose it's like anime fans and hentai, but... like... 10 steps further down the social staircase...

*shiver*

Not even coming close to accusing anyone here of that...

[Ragsolith]

I'm a furry. ^__^

And, no. Not all furs are twisted perverts who look at furry hentai. 's just profiling, and that's super lame.

[mathgrant]

You know, it's really sad how the furry fandom has developed such a negative reputation over time. Not only does it cause non-furries to look down upon furries (and I mean really look down upon them), but lately, it's been the source of a problematic attitude for me, as well. I absolutely cannot stand to have furry conventions or many mainstream furry things mentioned around me. I know that, for my furry friends, these things are very normal conversation topics, but for me, they are very offensive, by their association with the greater furry community (as opposed to the teensy-weensy Christian subset). Now, I am thankful that these brave souls can overlook the dark side of the fandom enough to enjoy its light side, and even to evangelize to people who might not otherwise learn of God's grace, but I'm so disgusted by everything, that these people can't even discuss their very normal conversation topics around me without my emotions getting VERY screwy. (I'm so thankful I have a friend like Aurum around during these times. . . =D)

So, yes, non-furries of the world, rest assured that you're not the only ones who hate furries! XP

[Kuro-Mizu]

Out of curiosity... I'm sure alot of people like anthro art. But thats what they will say... they say "I like anthro art" Why specifically say "I am a furry"

ragsolith said that saying all furries were perverts was "profiling" I think she meant "stereotyping"

but aren't you putting yourself into the stereotype by specifically naming yourself as furry instead of just saying that you like anthro art.

saying that you like anthro art isn't likely to get you any negative responses. Syaing your a furry will.

I dunno can somebody explain the significance of specifically proclaiming yourself a furry.

[Alexander]

Out of curiosity... I'm sure alot of people like anthro art. But thats what they will say... they say "I like anthro art" Why specifically say "I am a furry"

ragsolith said that saying all furries were perverts was "profiling" I think she meant "stereotyping"

but aren't you putting yourself into the stereotype by specifically naming yourself as furry instead of just saying that you like anthro art.

saying that you like anthro art isn't likely to get you any negative responses. Syaing your a furry will.

I dunno can somebody explain the significance of specifically proclaiming yourself a furry.

From what I've been told, it's like a special title. Like Otaku in the Anime subculture.

However, Otaku isn't well respected in the Anime subculture as a title, and it might be that furries have the same problem (even if I'll never be able to understand why).

So, I guess I'm left asking the same question. Why not just call yourselves Anthro Atists? As that seems to be the main purpose of your subculture.

Edit: Actually, if you think about it. Wouldn't the negative connections to furries just transfer over to the new title of Anthro Artists? The same could go to Anime fandom. Whether we're Otaku or Anime fans, some people will hate us either way.

[Kuro-Mizu]

their will always be "furries" pertaining to the perverse section of furry fandomers...

but if the people who stayed away from thia aspect just called themselves anthro artists I doubt that any negative connotations would be connected with them.

and yes otaku has negative connotations too... hehe the same negative connotations that furry has so I try to keep myself from being stereotyped as either.

[Ragsolith]

ragsolith said that saying all furries were perverts was "profiling" I think she meant "stereotyping"

No. I'm 100% sure I meant profiling.

[Quote=Alexander]Edit: Actually, if you think about it. Wouldn't the negative connections to furries just transfer over to the new title of Anthro Artists? The same could go to Anime fandom. Whether we're Otaku or Anime fans, some people will hate us either way.[/quote]

Yeah. It's unfortunate, but no matter what, if you draw it you're going to be labeled as a furry. Being a Furry and being a Furry fan is no different than being an anime fan, really. Some people have more casual bouts of it while others go gung-ho. There's not really a term in the furry fandom that relates to the generalized American understanding of "Otaku." Technically, you could be a furry otaku as easily as an anime otaku (otaku isn't an anime specific term, as I've heard the term "otaku" applied to military nuts).

[Kuro-Mizu]

No. I'm 100% sure I meant profiling.

uh... ok..

what is profiling?

pro·fil·ing /ˈproʊfaɪlɪŋ/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[proh-fahy-ling] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun
the use of specific characteristics, as race or age, to make generalizations about a person, as whether he or she may be engaged in illegal activity.

thats what dictionary.com says...

Since being a furry isn't actually a specific characteristic I don't see how this applies...

and you have to proclaim yourself a Furry. Its a group you decide to become a part of. You can also decide to leave it.

A specific characteristic is something about yourself you can't change. Therefore being a furry cannot be a specific characteristic and cannot be covered under profiling.

But thats being very legalistic of me since I know what you meant by that statement.

still I hold to my claim. Aren't you subjecting yourself to this profiling by calling yourself a furry instead of just saying your an "anthro art enthusiast"

I'm asking because I want to understand. Why specifically tie yourself to a group that will automatically give people negative feelings about you when you could just call yourself an anthro art enthusiast.

the other reason I ask is because everyone here says that being a furry only entails that you be someone who appreciates anthro art. I have found that their is almost ALWAYS more to this group then just that. Its more then liking anthro art. It seems to also be about pretending to be animals ... kind of like roleplaying but more extreme, although alot of the times completely innocent.

So yeah... if any one can answer this please do!

[Alexander]

Actually with some new information I've learned, I have to side with Vernhal.

The most important thing I've learned is, Anime fans and Christian Furries might be similar in some ways, but our overall culture is VERY different.

In the Anime culture we have a percentage of at least 65% of people who love Anime but ignore or want nothing to do with Hentai. Including mainstream fans.

In the furry community, only 10% or less hold this view unfortunately. But even it's more or less, the truth is there. Pornography is the ruler of the fandom sadly.

When Christian furs come in, they want to join in with the good parts of furries. Dressing up, art, fan-fiction, ect. Just without the pornography.

As a result, these people who have posted on the forum have been discriminated falsely because they have a title that matches with a bad community.

Even more confusing is, as Vern pointed out, you seem to be interested in Anthro Art, and that's accepted by a wide variety of people without a problem. And it fits what you want too. Why not simply just make a new title and stay away from furries? It's like your fighting a battle that doesn't need to be fought.

Also, Otaku is used for someone who has an un-natural obsession in Japan. It goes above the level of Anime fanatic too, and is usually associated with someone who's very disturbing. (And that's why we don't use the term)

[Ragsolith]

@Vernhal: *facepalm* It's not "furry" being a characteristic, it's taking characteristics of furries. Like take political or racial profiling. People make assumptions based upon key characteristics of beliefs, backgrounds, etc. of people who are of different ethnic descent or political background. Furries have been profiled with several different characteristics. Profiling a furry may include porn. Profiling a Jamaican may include pot use.

Even more confusing is, as Vern pointed out, you seem to be interested in Anthro Art, and that's accepted by a wide variety of people without a problem. And it fits what you want too. Why not simply just make a new title and stay away from furries? It's like your fighting a battle that doesn't need to be fought.

So. Let me get this straight. I give up a generic title because some inconsiderate, uninformed people make judgments based upon past extreme negative experiences and still mention that I have an interest based upon the art form so that people will still sit there and make those assumptions because I put whiskers and wet noses on my characters? I believe I'm right back where I started.

[beau99]

Even more confusing is, as Vern pointed out, you seem to be interested in Anthro Art, and that's accepted by a wide variety of people without a problem. And it fits what you want too. Why not simply just make a new title and stay away from furries? It's like your fighting a battle that doesn't need to be fought.

I agree with Alec. I like anthro art (Bugs Bunny, anyone?). Am I a furry? Heck no.

[Kuro-Mizu]

Actually with some new information I've learned, I have to side with Vernhal.

The most important thing I've learned is, Anime fans and Christian Furries might be similar in some ways, but our overall culture is VERY different.

In the Anime culture we have a percentage of at least 65% of people who love Anime but ignore or want nothing to do with Hentai. Including mainstream fans.

In the furry community, only 10% or less hold this view unfortunately. But even it's more or less, the truth is there. Pornography is the ruler of the fandom sadly.

When Christian furs come in, they want to join in with the good parts of furries. Dressing up, art, fan-fiction, ect. Just without the pornography.

As a result, these people who have posted on the forum have been discriminated falsely because they have a title that matches with a bad community.

Even more confusing is, as Vern pointed out, you seem to be interested in Anthro Art, and that's accepted by a wide variety of people without a problem. And it fits what you want too. Why not simply just make a new title and stay away from furries? It's like your fighting a battle that doesn't need to be fought.

Also, Otaku is used for someone who has an un-natural obsession in Japan. It goes above the level of Anime fanatic too, and is usually assorted with someone who's very disturbing. (And that's why we don't use the term)

YAY somebody who understands what Im saying!

Like I said I love anthro art... Especially Sonic style anthro art. I even have my own anthro fox boy-

http://oo-shironami-oo.deviantart.com/art/Kimori-the-fox-quot-moonlit-dream-quot-35010590

And I'm not attacking anybody here on the board who likes the same things.

I'm just trying to understand why you would want to specifically tie yourself to a group with such negative community. Even if you are only interested in the innocent aspects of that community.

Some posts on this thread where suggesting a furry club before... I Don't think I would join a furry club on caa.

Now if we had an anthro enthusiast club on CAA I would definitely join. it would also be cool to have an anthro RP... Although I have never known how to join an RP on caa ^_^"""

EDIT-

I just read this response

"Profiling a furry may include porn. Profiling a Jamaican may include pot use. "

and I see no reason to respond... Especially since I gave credence to your point and answered it likewise.

Also just by drawing anthros I doubt you will be labeled a furry. I draw them all the time and nobody has said "Oh you must be a furry" Now their is a crowd at my school who are self proclaimed furries and I have heard people say negative things about them. But they don't say anything to me just because I draw anthros

also furry isn't really A generic title... EVERY time I have heard someone refer to themselves as one (outside of this board) they themselves were into perverse things. The only furry fandomers I have met who aren't are on this board.

[Ragsolith]

I'm just trying to understand why you would want to specifically tie yourself to a group with such negative community. Even if you are only interested in the innocent aspects of that community.

Okay. I see, I guess. But, let me point out something (I'm not mad or anything like that... just slightly saddened, but sad isn't quite the word I'm looking for):

Furry's not just about the art, it's almost like it's own culture, sort of. I know that being an anime fan I've gotten into a lot of aspects of Japanese culture such as bento lunches, ball-joint dolls, roasted yams during the fall.. things like that. Furry is sort of like that. It starts with the art, and it goes to a more relative sort of thing. It's not relating to an animal in the same way that's either totemistic or shamanistic or anything of that nature. Most furries are animal nuts and find that they can relate to the specific traits of the animals that are more honorable that I guess what we see a lot of today in modern society. Furries nowadays miss that point and I know several that pine for such a time where the focus was a bit more down to earth.

Whether you're looking for the rabbit in the moon, or looking for a rabbit's traits in yourself, we're just all searching for something to do to pass the time on this earth.

[NnySacci]

I <3 furries! I am a furry myself. Well . . . not officially, I am making my suit right now!
My girlfriend made a few suit this past spring, and I took her to a furrie convention! It was fun, and it got me hooked! She's working on a new/better suit, and Im working on my first suit! YEYEYEYEY! I R EXCITED! EPIC WIN!!!!!

[Stephen]

The one thing that I find more disgusting than furries, is grave digging old threads.