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Title: New to this site, and really wondering what a furry is.
Post by: FriendlyWanderer on May 27, 2009, 06:22:22 PM
Hey, I'm new to this site (obviously) and I'm very new to all of this, I don't even know what a furry is, I'm curious on this movement, and it's goals and objectives, whatever they are, and I'm hoping you guys can tell me all about it.  Thanks.
Title: Re: New to this site, and really wondering what a furry is.
Post by: Vee Katame: His Wolfy on May 27, 2009, 06:51:32 PM
Welcome to the FF! :D
Hope you enjoy it here. :)

I really wouldn't call being Furry a "movement"...it's just what someone is.
My definition of a Furry would be someone who has an interest in anthropomorphic (anthro) art, RPing as an animal, and/or animals in general. (Anthropomorphic is when there are human-like characteristics applied to an animal like walking on two legs, talking, etc.) Basically, the only goal we Furries have is to be accepted and for others to understand us since a lot of people think that all Furries are just interesting in yiffing all the time, which isn't true, what a Furry likes depends on who the Furry is.
There are several definitions of what a Furry is, it just depends on who you actually ask. You'll most likely get some other definitions of what a Furry is from other members, but I hope I've helped you understand at least a little bit more.
Title: Re: New to this site, and really wondering what a furry is.
Post by: WingedZephyr on May 27, 2009, 07:15:35 PM
I really wouldn't call being Furry a "movement"...it's just what someone is.
My definition of a Furry would be someone who has an interest in anthropomorphic (anthro) art, RPing as an animal, and/or animals in general. (Anthropomorphic is when there are human-like characteristics applied to an animal like walking on two legs, talking, etc.) Basically, the only goal we Furries have is to be accepted and for others to understand us since a lot of people think that all Furries are just interesting in yiffing all the time, which isn't true, what a Furry likes depends on who the Furry is.
There are several definitions of what a Furry is, it just depends on who you actually ask. You'll most likely get some other definitions of what a Furry is from other members, but I hope I've helped you understand at least a little bit more.

^ What she said. :P

Welcome to FF.
Title: Re: New to this site, and really wondering what a furry is.
Post by: FriendlyWanderer on May 27, 2009, 07:21:41 PM
Well, thanks for the welcomes.  I admit, I first heard of furries from the satire site Encyclopedia Dramatica (if you don't know what it is, I guess the best way to describe it is if Cracked wrote Wikipedia), and my first dealings with furries was with strange comics.  Hope to talk more soon.
Title: Re: New to this site, and really wondering what a furry is.
Post by: Wolfgang on May 27, 2009, 07:26:56 PM
Encyclopedia dramatica is a bad site, don't listen to the people on their, I have an article on it but I don't want to talk about it. Anyways Welcome to the FFs and read the rules and have a great time./
Title: Re: New to this site, and really wondering what a furry is.
Post by: FriendlyWanderer on May 28, 2009, 05:02:13 AM
Well, I don't understand.  You wrote an article on there but the site is not a good site?  Or maybe I'm just misunderstanding.

I assume it's just a satire site, so I don't think anything is serious on there.

My only other experience with furry stuff was with a newspaper-esque style comic that actually gave me nightmares.  These experiences are what drove me here, just so I could get it straight.  I'm glad you guys are more friendly than I imagined.
Title: Re: New to this site, and really wondering what a furry is.
Post by: White Wolf Guardian on May 28, 2009, 05:20:12 AM
Oh the media always gives bad news about whatever they find "abnormal" to the populous, don't listen to them about furries. Furries are some of the nicest people I know and they are fun to be around, don't let 3rd party sources tell you otherwise. But anyways, welcome to FF *Presents some of the finest Tiramisu in stock*, have a great time here. Meet some new people and make new friends :)
Title: Re: New to this site, and really wondering what a furry is.
Post by: FriendlyWanderer on May 28, 2009, 05:29:10 AM
Well, that I will do :)

But what is the general media perception, if I may ask?
Title: Re: New to this site, and really wondering what a furry is.
Post by: White Wolf Guardian on May 28, 2009, 05:33:44 AM
Well that differs, but in my opinion I would say the media is generally negative towards anything that's less mainstream.
Title: Re: New to this site, and really wondering what a furry is.
Post by: FriendlyWanderer on May 28, 2009, 05:46:09 AM
so like furries are evil they say or something like that?
Title: Re: New to this site, and really wondering what a furry is.
Post by: Vosur Aekira on May 28, 2009, 06:36:28 AM
Eh... sorta. A lot of the mental images given by the mainstream deals more in a sexual nature, ranging from bestiality to always-hormonally-driven activities. Not everyone who call themselves "furry" are like that, most are everyday individuals you meet out there, just that you may not know if they are "furry" or not.
Title: Re: New to this site, and really wondering what a furry is.
Post by: FriendlyWanderer on May 28, 2009, 06:57:22 AM
I do know Encyclopedia Dramatica jokingly says all furries are gay.  Do you mean like that?
Title: Re: New to this site, and really wondering what a furry is.
Post by: Vosur Aekira on May 28, 2009, 07:00:24 AM
That is but one of the many rumors.
Title: Re: New to this site, and really wondering what a furry is.
Post by: FriendlyWanderer on May 28, 2009, 07:03:44 AM
I know it was a joke, but I was asking if other media sources mean things like that seriously?
Title: Re: New to this site, and really wondering what a furry is.
Post by: Vosur Aekira on May 28, 2009, 08:10:19 AM
All the time.
Title: Re: New to this site, and really wondering what a furry is.
Post by: FriendlyWanderer on May 28, 2009, 08:50:31 AM
Well, that's...weird.  It seems unfair and kind of biased.
Title: Re: New to this site, and really wondering what a furry is.
Post by: Vosur Aekira on May 28, 2009, 09:02:25 AM
It is, but the best thing to do in that case is to not respond to it. It only fuels the "drive" that these individuals have to continually post this material.
Title: Re: New to this site, and really wondering what a furry is.
Post by: Wolfgang on May 28, 2009, 10:05:04 AM
Well, I don't understand.  You wrote an article on there but the site is not a good site?  Or maybe I'm just misunderstanding.

I assume it's just a satire site, so I don't think anything is serious on there.

My only other experience with furry stuff was with a newspaper-esque style comic that actually gave me nightmares.  These experiences are what drove me here, just so I could get it straight.  I'm glad you guys are more friendly than I imagined.

Someone else wrote an article on me.
Title: Re: New to this site, and really wondering what a furry is.
Post by: Sparky15756 on May 28, 2009, 12:24:38 PM
Welcome to the forum ^^
Title: Re: New to this site, and really wondering what a furry is.
Post by: FriendlyWanderer on May 28, 2009, 02:03:15 PM
Thank you.

And to wolfgang, I hope you don't mind, but I didn't see an article surrounding you, at least not with your screen name.  I guess it's of a previous name you used?
Title: Re: New to this site, and really wondering what a furry is.
Post by: Wolfgang on May 28, 2009, 07:48:25 PM
Well my article is under a different name, I don't want to release the name because I feel like an idiot because the person who made the page told me he was a fur even though he wasn't
Title: Re: New to this site, and really wondering what a furry is.
Post by: Vee Katame: His Wolfy on May 28, 2009, 10:20:49 PM
Ah yes, I remember you mentioning that person tricking you by saying they were a Furry.
It is something that Wolfgang doesn't like to get into. I don't blame him either.
Title: Re: New to this site, and really wondering what a furry is.
Post by: Fenrir on May 28, 2009, 10:30:58 PM
Welcome!  It's always great to have a newcomer.  I'm a fairly recent addition myself, but I guarantee you'll like it here.  Great community.
Title: Re: New to this site, and really wondering what a furry is.
Post by: FriendlyWanderer on May 29, 2009, 07:10:12 AM
Oh, I see...I admit, I've read a lot of the site, but I never came across things like that.  What I've read on there, I like, but I guess something can't be completely good.
Title: Re: New to this site, and really wondering what a furry is.
Post by: Gabag on May 30, 2009, 12:21:44 AM
the Dramatica site is just made to make lots of internet drama, just ignore them, I may not be a furry, but every furry I met so far isn't a sex crazed maniac like the Dramatica says, so nothing to fear.
Title: Re: New to this site, and really wondering what a furry is.
Post by: Adura on May 30, 2009, 03:37:31 AM
everything that has been said is true (In this thread) we aren't scary sex crazed freaks, the media is totally to blame for that as well as a few unsavory members of the community, plus shows like....CSI i think it was with their episode on us, it's ridiculous how some people take what the mainstream media says as truth all the time. well anyway welcome and enjoy your stay.
Title: Re: New to this site, and really wondering what a furry is.
Post by: FriendlyWanderer on May 30, 2009, 08:12:14 AM
CSI?  Like the division of the police?  I don't understand.
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