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My thinking is that, despite being the most connected generation ever, language still presents a barrier to people.

There are plenty of multilingual international furs. And I'd bet money that some furs are into language studies, and other fields where communication plays a key role.

It rankles a bit to think that the Trekkies have "Klingon", and some of the Middle Earth Larpers have "Elvish". We can do that!! I'd be surprised if there weren't a few on Reddit right now - in this very forum - who are conversant.

Why not a language of our own? Something that's computer-friendly, sign-friendly - not semaphore, exactly, nor nothing as tedious as morse code. Thieves' cant, for the furry-minded. So many historical precedents.

There are 300 or so essential words in a language, representing some basic concepts. Maybe a full language is far too much to expect (it is), but I think that we could develop a code for basic communication. A basic language. And it doesn't need to be just one. High and low draconian would do. Plus a language for the rest of you ... we can call it, "Common". I jest - I'd settle for just one furry language!

Maybe "Common fur" is a good start, ya know?

My first thoughts were a binary language ... but the image of dozens of Redditors rolling their eyes at my post at once flashed through my skull ... who am I kidding? The minute that I wrote "klingon" my monitor practically FELL OVER its back from the sheer dorkiness of it all ... I'm still jealous about the Klingons.

"a million eyes rolled back in their sockets ... and were suddenly silenced"

Because eyes don't make noise, you know.

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I want to use a nice furry wallpaper that I found for my phone, but there is no way to use it without people wondering if I'm a furry or questioning my sexuality.

I only care because I am not ready to tell people that I'm bisexual or that I'm a furry, I have reasons for both.

For one people in high school are really judgmental, some at my school dislike bisexual people but not homosexuals because they want you to just choose, or that they think your only going through a phase. Plus I'm not really ready to tell anyone, and I don't have a reason (not in a relationship with either sex).

With being a furry (which I love and am not ashamed of, don't confuse this with being ashamed) people who don't know will ask about it or look up what a furry is (we all know what most of what they find will be) and I will either have to explain why I like something that most would consider strange, or let them make inferences.

Finally, and mainly, neither of them fit with my day-to-day personality, most of the time I'm one of the quieter and more serious people that you find.

Imagine a really serious and reserved person that you know, now imagine them in what a non-furry would think was a silly costume, and imagine this person in a relationship with the same sex, someone who you always just assumed was 100% straight.

On a similar note, does anyone know of any subtle furry wallpapers (for both phones and desktops)? I seem to only find furry wallpapers and furry wallpapers that are so subtle they don't even seem furry.

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G'day /r/Furry, I've been a bit of a lurker on this subreddit for a while, and I've been part of the furry community for about 6 months, mainly on SoFurry, but I'm also on Furaffinity (Not so much :/

But to the point, I'm looking for someone to create my character, sketch/drawings are cool, but digital art is preferred.

But the catch as such, is that I don't have a paypal account, I can instead pay in a 20-25$ voucher for whatever you would like me to get, (ITunes, Xbox, Steam, PSN are the ones that come to mind)

Lemmie know if anyone's interested! I'll be your best friend forever! :3

Edit: Here's my characters details, I can provide more if you would like :D

Name: Kaiber

Age: 20 turning 21 this year!

Species: Anthro Lizard, Raptor style.

Appearance: My main scales ( Back, arms, tail, head etc) are a gunmetal grey.

His accents ( Belly, Facial markings, back stripe etc) are a emerald green

Eyes: Fluoencent Blue

Claws: Flat black

Height: 6 foot 10

Build: Well defined muscles and a toned chest, a mild to large build. Also, if the artist is willing, a rather prominent bulge around his crotch area :)

Clothing: Usually shirtless, sunglasses on head, silver necklace, loose fitting jeans and belt.

Defining features: He was shot on accident when he was 17, the resulting scar is just below my ribs.

As for the actual art position, I was going to go for him leaning against a brick wall, his name graffitied on the wall behind him, the sun shining in all it's glory to the pure blue sky, his arms crossed on his chest. The smug kind of look that says 'haha, that was me' adorning his face.

Lemme know if you need any more detail or something doesn't sit right. Send me a message and all that.

Thanks! ~vDiscord

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Someone else will have a character that looks too much like her and I'll be accused of copying. My drawing skills are pathetic and I can't afford commisions.

There's a character that came out in a movie a few years ago that looks A LOT like her...but male, so the chances of her having someone similar looking are high.

What should I do? I LOVE HER.

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So I really want to go to some cons, but before I do Id like to get a suit. I know that they would still be great without one, but I would still like to get a suit first.

After looking around Ive found a HUGE variation in price. And so I want to ask, what are some reccomended fursuit makers (Ill need to commission one, not buy a pre-made) How much do they cose (for a good quality suit including digi legs)

Extra details: Im in the UK If possible Id like one that fits well, not the thin/baggy suits some have One that doesnt look super toony, but still huggable :) Kind of like this: http://www.fursuiting.com/album/caninesdomestic/braniffmalamute/braniff3.jpg

Thanks guys :)

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TigerTails Radio Season 8 Episode 24
The latest episode of TigerTails Radio. For previous episodes, visit http://www.tigertailsradio.co.uk From: TigerTails Radio Views: 42 3 ratings Time: 02:07:29 More in People & Blogs

Would it smell like wet dog everywhere when it starts to rain?

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The first FWG anthology, Tales From the Guild, Music to Your Ears, is now available from Rabbit Valley!

There are few things in this world that can invoke the range of emotions that music can. It can bring its listeners close together; it can drive its listeners apart. It is a core mechanic in what makes us human, but what about in those that aren’t quite human? Tales From the Guild, Music to Your Ears features a collection of stories from veteran and newcomer authors alike that span several universes but show that no intelligent creature is immune to the power of music.

Featuring stories by Furry Writers’ Guild members:

• M.H. Payne
• Mary E. Lowd
• Huskyteer
• Sean Rivercritic
• Mark Neeley

And soon-to-be members:

• Mars
• Nathanael Gass
• Jess E. Owen

Cover by Ifus

Contents:

• Echoes From the Consort Box – Mark Neeley
• Deep Down Among the Dagger Dancers – M.H. Payne
• Sugar Pill – Mars
• Nocturne – Nathanael Gass
• Night of a Thousand Songs – by Jess E Owen
• Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out – Huskyteer
• Shreddy and the Silver Egg – Mary E Lowd
• Melody of a Street Corner – Sean Rivercritic

Available from Rabbit Valley.

 

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If anyone wants to get a hold of me, inbox me and I'll link you to my f-list!

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Dear Papabear,

I've been feeling a little disenfranchised with the Furry Community of late. 

I have long defended it, stating that the stereotypes aren't the majority. But recently I summoned up some guts to go to a local furmeet and each of the individuals there were so bizarre, so maladjusted, so stereotype-encompassing that I haven't gone back since.

But not because they freaked me out, mind you...

When I told the story of how I became a furry, it revolved around meeting my spirit animal in person on the bank of a river in Yosemite. Instead of accepting me, they seemed weirded out, saying that they got into it from watching cartoons or comics.

I don't make a habit of passing judgment, but they seemed in a hurry to pass it on me.

Any advice would be welcome...

Thank you.

Zucca (age 28)

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Dear Zucca,

What a pretty part of the state you live in. Do you ever visit Morro Bay? But on to your question....

While I, like you, don’t like stereotypes, it is fair to say that the vast majority of furries are younger people—teens and twenties—who got into it through their love of cartoon characters. It might surprise some readers that Papabear does not watch cartoons, unless I catch an old (not new!) Bugs Bunny short, and I love feature films, and I also do not care for anime (I have blasphemed!) That doesn’t make me any less of a furry, however.

The modern fandom was actually started by a small group of science fiction fans, not cartoon addicts. The Skiltaire of Prancing Skiltaire fame that was created by Mark Merlino, one of the founders of the modern fandom, is a character who was featured in a series of science fiction stories.

Since the emergence of the modern fandom (and I call it that because furry anthro beings date back to ancient times) the definition of furries has been complicated by rampant growth and diversification. This, I only just discovered in the last couple of years, has made it pretty nigh impossible to place furries under one umbrella, as I tried unsuccessfully to do under the failed American Furry Association.

The other problem—as I see it—with the current fandom is that it has become very cliquish. I have run into the same thing you have in my attempts to socialize at the Prancing Skiltaire and Lake Murray Furry Anthro Outings. People tend to form their own little social groups and it is pretty impossible to join one that has already formed. In and of itself, there is nothing wrong with the cliques. It’s actually a good thing that these young furries, who have typically been ostracized by other parts of society—school, family—have found a home of like-minded people in the fandom. They form smaller, tight-knit groups because that falls into their comfort zones, and many of them create strong friendships. Super!

But I don’t go to PS parties any more for the same reason that younger furs do go, and I only go to LMFAO (great acronym) when I have the time and know some of my San Diego friends are attending.

At 28, you are already nearing what many would call the “greymuzzle” stage (or, as those who are insulted by the insinuation of old age, elderfur). You are becoming—or are already—mature, and you have also found deeper meaning about your animal connection than many younger furs, who often seem to see it as some kind of fashion statement or expression of rebellion.

For me, the solution has been to give up trying to “recapture my youth” by connecting to young furs and, instead, connecting to people more like myself and, also, connecting to people on an individual basis who share my interests. For instance, I formed the Greymuzzle group on Facebook, which has grown to 700 happy older furry members. I also have a growing group of bear furry friends, who also tend to be older furs.

You need to do the same. Seek out furries who, like you, are into the spiritual aspect of our complex fandom. Some places you can start include:

• http://furry4life.org/group/spiritualfurries
• http://furry4life.org/group/power-animals-furs
• https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/furry-spirit/info

If you are interested in totems, I found this informative site http://discoveryourenergy.blogspot.com/ where you can search for your particular animal.

Anyway, to sum up this long-winded reply to your letter (I tend to get verbose when I get an interesting question to answer), you can still hang out with furries in the fandom, but you need to seek out those who are more like yourself. I can save you a lot of time (I wasted years) trying to connect to younger furs into cartoons and videogames by telling you that you are, indeed, wasting your time. Let them have their own world, which is fine for them, and find people (like me) who are more connected to the spiritual aspect of the fandom.

Hope that helps!

Papabear

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