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Review: ‘The Face in the Mirror’ and ‘Chained Reflections’ by T. R. Brown.

Furry News Network - Fri 25 Jul 2014 - 02:38
Author: Fred These are the first two volumes of T.R. Brown’s Reflections series. Amazon.com has a special subcategory for them: Genetic Engineering Science Fiction. They should be required reading for every furry author who plans to write human-into-anthropomorphized-animal fiction. They are also good reading for everyone else. The two are narrated by the protagonist, Todd […]
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Art Dump?

Furry Reddit - Fri 25 Jul 2014 - 01:40

Hey there, anyone want to show all their original art? im interested to see how your design is. Thanks! Also no yiff please

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At 12 She's Unsure How to Introduce Her Parents to the Fandom

Ask Papabear - Fri 25 Jul 2014 - 01:11
Hello, Papabear! 

First off I want to thank you so much for reading this, and so many others letters and helping them, serious or not. 

I have always been fascinated by Anthros, but before, during my Spring Break of this year, I'd had the same misinformation about Furries as many did. The reason this died was because we went to MegaCon in Orlando as a small thing on an FBLA [Future Business Leaders of America] competition trip, and I met a couple of furries, and soon I learned that not all of them were into pornographic material and many just like anthropomorphic creatures, just like me. 

But fast forward to now, and I've learned so much about the fandom and I'm saving up to make a Partial suit of my Kangaroo fursona, and I realize I have to tell my parents about this or else how can I explain why I suddenly need upholstery foam and faux fur? I told a few of my more con-going friends, but they seen very misinformed about furries, which sucks as I want to try and go to MegaPlex next year when I’ll be 13, meaning I don't have to have one of my parents with me.

My question is: how do I go about this? My family is very island-based, so stuff like this doesn't happen often. Plus, my dad has seen thatTosh.0 episode with Furries (and the Brony episode too, but as a still young-ish girl I don't have to worry to much). Thank you for reading this novel. I tend to go on a lot.

Avian Zoroark (age 12)

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Dear Avian,

Welcome to the fandom and I do hope you enjoy your furriness with the community. Yes, it is most definitely possible to have a wonderful time in the fandom that is family-friendly. And, as you’ve discovered, the furry fandom is unique from other con-type groups, such as those who go to Comic-con or Star Trek conventions, so it isn’t surprising that your friends who go to cons, but not furcons, are confused about what it’s really like.

Before I continue, I want to be sure you understand something (and that I do, too!) because it sounds like you wish to go to Megaplex by yourself at the age of 13. If that’s what you believe, then you’re mistaken. As the Megaplex site clearly states: Anyone between 13 and 17 years of age, excluding anyone between 16 and 17 with ID, will require a parent or legal guardian (“parent”) present at registration on site. Parents must have a valid ID, and will be responsible for anyone in their care. (You must have your own parent or legal guardian with you to receive your badge.) So, you will need one or more parents to go with you. But that is actually okay! This is your chance to show them what furry is about—and that you want them to know you like it and that it is great fun—by asking them to take you to Megaplex. Most mundanes who actually attend a furcon realize it is totally harmless. I don’t know how much you know about furcons, but, in a number of ways, they are like other cons. There is a dealer’s den, and guest speakers, and there is usually a fursuit parade. Now, at the dealer’s den and artists’ alley, furcons will always clearly indicate adult material and will not allow minors to look at that stuff. To quote from the Megaplex site again: In accordance with state law, we must require that no adult material be displayed openly; for example, for art/print artists we request, where applicable, that two separate binders ("general", "mature") be kept. Additionally, any "naughty" parts of must be covered in some fashion (Post-It notes work well for this). This satisfies State and Local requirements about underage viewing and is discreet for purchasers.

Artists are responsible for keeping unsuitable material out of the hands of minors in the Dealers' Room. Minors will be clearly identifiable; more information on how to identify them will be available nearer to the convention. Just as your parents wouldn’t allow you to see an X-rated film, so you can show them that they have the same control here. Parents feel more comfortable if they feel they can supervise their children and have some say over the situation. Once you have taken care of that, then go to the next level and get that partial suit (by the way, good idea on your part to get a partial, since you are still growing!)

Remember, just because they are a bit isolated from the world (I assume that is your meaning when you say they are “very island-based”) doesn’t mean they will be fearful of furries. They should understand there is a big BIG difference between television and the real world. Show them the real world of the fandom and you should be okay.

Hugs,

Papabear

Cuddles<3

Furry Reddit - Fri 25 Jul 2014 - 00:26
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Review: ‘Felix the Cat Paintings’, by Don Oriolo

Furry News Network - Thu 24 Jul 2014 - 23:39
Author: Fred This is a beautiful but chaotic collection of full-color paintings of Felix the Cat, by Don Oriolo. There are at least five title pages and subtitles, all different, plus a foreword by Craig Yoe and short essays or tributes by comic book and animation experts, historians and, in the book’s term, aficionados Mark […]
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Looking for Music.

Furry Reddit - Thu 24 Jul 2014 - 22:38

Hey all, Was enjoying some of RQ(LapFox)'s music the other day and thought to myself why haven't i heard of anyone else creating music like this? (For those of you that do not know) RQ creates a bunch of music in varying genres accompanied by a sona. Each of the sonas have their own feel. Some of my favs are Klippa, Truxton, The queenstones, Renard, F.I.A.B. and The Quick Brown Fox. If anybody knows of other artists that work in this style it'd be you all! I absolutely love the personality that the music gives the sonas and would love to find a similar artist. Thanks in advance for everyone's help!

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12th Doctor as a Silver Fox

Furry Reddit - Thu 24 Jul 2014 - 22:02
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Some linearts for a WIP commission.

Furry Reddit - Thu 24 Jul 2014 - 21:22
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Ohai there!

Furry Reddit - Thu 24 Jul 2014 - 20:37

Although I've posted a few comments here and there, I'm super new to the fandom, so I thought I'd go ahead and introduce myself! :)

Not sure what else to put about me, but I love making new friends and am always up for a chat! So drop me a PM if you want to add me on Skype, and I'm also on Twitter if you're into that sort of thing.

Also, you are all super friendly and it's incredibly refreshing to see. Keep it up! <3

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I made a cute thing (Nom!)

Furry Reddit - Thu 24 Jul 2014 - 19:40
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Xbox/Kind of new here

Furry Reddit - Thu 24 Jul 2014 - 19:29

Hi all I'm new to Reddit however I'm not to the fandom. I've been a part of the fandom for about 5 years now. My sona's name is Blackfang. I'm a wolf how generic. He's black with grey fur on his chest and a white patch over my right eye with a scar.

Second if anyone wants to add me on xbox xFang the Wolfx

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Hey y'all, want some art?

Furry Reddit - Thu 24 Jul 2014 - 19:16

Hey guys, I've been drawing furry art for a while now and I've finally reached the point where I'm happy with my art. So to celebrate, I wanna give away some art! Now I'm no professional yet but I really like the feeling when I draw something for someone. Leave a request in the comments and if I like it, I'll draw it. However, I do have my comfort zones. I don't draw gay, herm, watersports, heavy bondage, scat, diaper, cub, etc. I like to keep it fairly vanilla if you know what I mean. I think that about wraps it up. Here's examples of my work. I think just the last one is a good example but whatever! Request away~

Edit: I'm gonna be doing the ones with some sort of reference first since they're easier to tackle down. Don;t fret, I'll try to get to as many people as possible.

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UTAU Furs

Furry Reddit - Thu 24 Jul 2014 - 18:40

Just curious as to how many people here are into/have UTAU or UTAUloids o3o I do myself, and it's quite fun to work with~ (100% easier than VOCALOID3 otl)

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Follow the leader

Furry Reddit - Thu 24 Jul 2014 - 17:08
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XBOX Live

Furry Reddit - Thu 24 Jul 2014 - 15:58

If any furs want to play XBOX, just put your gamertag in the comments and I'll add yah. :)

edit: to clarify, I'm on 360.

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