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Posting the Online Study Tomorrow, Any Suggestions or Comments? [And tiny updates on me settling]
Hello you welcoming, awesome new kin, I'm that random guy who turned up talking about coming from a cynical background, making a stupidly formal entrance into life as a furry.
Lots of people took an interest in a self-decided research project into furries and bronies, not just yesterday, but also in general on Reddit and the real world.
Before I release it (it will be a folder of widely-readable files, not a single PDF document. It will be short and look scruffy but it's the best balance of ease, length and file size) I am doing a final page added in, where I will answer any questions and curiosities put below based on my task, myself, and my opinions.
Thanks for reading, and I'll be back with a link for free instant download tomorrow!
Also, for those interested, I got my notes cleared up and have started rough designs on my fursona.
submitted by JP193[link] [6 comments]
Overly Negative Snow Leopard Wants to Change His Spots
I've been reading a few of the letters here for awhile, hoping to find something that might be similar to my issue, but nothing seems really to be close to the case. Hopefully this won't seem like a laundry list of problems, as you say, as it all ties into one thing.
Recently, I've been feeling really depressed, and burnt out. I haven't really had the will to do much of anything, even play video games (which for me is a huge thing). Anyway, I used to be part of this group of friends online, and all of a sudden they all seem to slowly be avoiding me. At first I thought it was because I was being too flirty with my boyfriend, since our relationship is still new and it made me happy, however that doesn't seem to be the case.
After struggling to get a reply, I was told that it was because I was too negative of a person and it was pushing everyone away. I now feel even worse because I never meant to be negative at all and I never wanted to push anyone away. It feels at this point that my boyfriend is the only one who'll really talk to me and I feel really lonely. My mood's taken a huge dive and I've even considered self harm a couple times, though I've never gone through with it.
I just wish I knew how I could fix things with everyone and set everything right. I miss talking to my friends and contrary to the saying, this snow leopard wants to change his spots.
Thanks for listening in advance,
Vemus (age 22)
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Dear Vemus,
What you’re experiencing is very human. The human condition demands contact with our fellow beings, and without that we do, indeed, become very depressed. This is why I consider solitary confinement a cruel and unusual punishment that should be against the law. But I digress.
What you need is to make a fresh start (change your spots, as you say). And to regain the trust and friendship of your peers, you’re going to need to go an extra mile. I am not judging you on what may or may not have been your previous behavior, but if you’re losing a lot of friends who seem to hold a consensus as to why they have abandoned you, then that’s a pretty good indication that you were doing something, however unintentionally, to evoke that response.
My suggestion to you is this: It’s too easy to type an email or post on a furry social site that you are sorry and want your friends back. They need to see a little effort on your part. Go out to your local dollar store and buy a bunch of greeting cards. They can be “I’m Sorry” cards, or you can buy blank cards and put it in your own words. Write each and every one of the people you care about a hand-written note. Tell them (as I understand it) that you didn’t realize you were being so negative. That you value their friendships and you are making a sincere effort to be a more upbeat and positive person.
In the cards, include invitations to those friends who you feel are close enough to come to your place for a party. Do not make it potluck! Ack! Provide a nice spread and something entertaining to do together, such as playing D&D or video games together. For those who are farther away who can’t make such a party, do something special for them. Perhaps a small gift in the mail that says they are special to you.
This doesn’t always work (depends on the person), but for those who have a good heart it should help a lot. Follow up this initial gesture of good will by working to make yourself a more positive person. Post positive, life-affirming comments on FurAffinity, Facebook, etc. Now, this isn’t about being fake and insincere; it is actually both therapy for you and a way to show your friends you are making a new start. It is the former because studies show that if we start saying and doing positive things in our life, it actually does have an effect on our perspective and makes us more positive people. In addition to acting and saying positive things, do your best to surround yourself with positive things and people.
I have a dear friend named Motoko who is such a person. No matter what happens to her, she always turns it into a positive. For instance, a while ago she started falling (she’s an elderly woman) and realized she could no longer take care of herself in her own home, so she moved to a senior center. Now, many people would be depressed by this, but not Motoko. She gave her home to one of her children, seeing that as a huge positive, and saw the senior home as an opportunity to make new friends, which she has in droves.
Like her, you should seek to see the positive in all things (something the bear is at times neglectful of doing, I fear, but when I follow my own advice I do feel better).
The other thing you can do that can help is diet and exercise. Studies have shown that eating healthier foods like fresh fruits and veggies can lift your mood. A diet rich in Omega-3’s and probiotic foods (e.g., salmon and yogurt) is excellent for you, and exercise will make you feel better. When we feel physically better, this also has a strong effect on our mood!
So, really, we are talking here of a two-punch strategy: 1) making amends with your furiends in a way that you put some effort into it to show you mean it; and 2) do things to actually improve your mood and perspective on life.
Putting those together should help a lot. You probably won’t regain all your friends at once, but I would be surprised if you didn’t mend any fences. It might be a slow process, but you can do it! Remember, think positive!
Hugs,
Papabear
Furries of tamriel
So I got into early access for elder scrolls online and my partner and I have stated a somewhat successful guild for which he is the gm. I was wondering if anyone here was interested in a furry guild. I've already made it and I am willing to gm it if it takes off. The guild is Furries of Tamriel. Plans are just to have a nice furry friendly pace to talk and get to know other furs while playing. Not to focused on game content but more then welcome to it. If anyone is interested let me know pm for invites. I really would like this to work especially since I have a start day on day one. I'm resistant to advertise in game to lose people in the guild we have now, we ask know how some people can be. You don't need a kajhit or an argonian or even be a fur for that matter, just an open mind.
TL:DR
Furry Guild for elder scrolls online please join.
submitted by Kaze_Lionpawz[link] [14 comments]
Maxim again brings up Furries
...And while not a furry himself, (Alex) Kovas concedes that he does have a bit of a following within the community. "Evidently, my humanimals are based on an almost naked human body, so most people are bound to get sexual associations with my portrayals," he admits. "Furries find my humanimals very appealing, but probably in a slightly more twisted way."
ref:
http://www.humanimals.co.uk/
http://www.youtube.com/user/AlexKovas
For those of you who want to draw furry art but you "can't".
Hey there! Just thought I'd make this post after looking through my old deviantart account and finding some of my older pieces. I've been drawing properly for about 9 months now. At first I never thought I'd ever get better at art, I constantly put myself down, but I found a love for art so I kept at it. I'm glad I did because now I see my improvement.
9 months ago - http://i.imgur.com/epCL9RS.jpg (embarrassed to post this!)
Most recent piece- http://i.imgur.com/9kZMkNk.png
So, for those of you thinking you cant draw, thinking you won't improve or thinking of giving up, Just keep at it . After some time of drawing for even 30 minutes every day, you'll start to see vast improvement! So, wanna learn how to draw? DRAW! Look at artists you like and see how they draw (Don't keep copying people though, develop your own style) I guarantee it will be worth it in the end!
submitted by uzzeee[link] [17 comments]
Anyone fancy a free little digital work? You'd be helping me out! :)
I recently just got back into digital art after a little hiatus, and I'm thinking of maybe going into commission work to raise a little spare cash (badges, gifs, the like). That being said, I need a little more practice before I start, so I'd love it if you'd like to request a freebie or two. Thanks all!~
submitted by kittiarty[link] [45 comments]
30-Something Dragon Is Having Little Luck in the Dating Scene
Sooo many Furry card game KickStarters!!! <3
We got a thing from SkullDog: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/792897689/battle-badges?ref=category
We've got this adorable Korean animal standard playing card deck: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/456570357/animalia-tails-imperium-playing-card-deck
..... and Bear Simulator... https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1330754003/bear-simulator
submitted by HappyWulf[link] [comment]
Here's a drawing of 2 new characters of mine. They're sort of opposites of each other.
Does anyone here have a Tumblr? I just made one and I need some good furry blogs to follow.
FC-161 Bacon Felony - The British are cumming! Well, came, really. One of the best episodes in a while, thanks to our long time British correspondent who joins us in the US FurCast studio. Talk of FWA production, crazy news, some great emails. Enjoy!
The British are cumming! Well, came, really. One of the best episodes in a while, thanks to our long time British correspondent who joins us in the US FurCast studio. Talk of FWA production, crazy news, some great emails. Enjoy!
Video below was recorded from our live RTMP video stream and uploaded to YouTube by a fan who is unaffiliated to XBN. Thanks Saucy Fox!
Watch Video News:- Utah woman named Crispi allegedly tried to set ex’s house on fire with bacon
- Tennessee Passes Bill Allowing The Bullying of LGBT Students In The Name Of ‘Religious Freedom’
- Florida man accused of going on drunk machete rampage after vomiting on cellphone
- Christian School Kicks Out 8-Year-Old Girl For Not Being Feminine Enough
- 10 imminent catastrophes to prepare for once gays are allowed to marry
- Dog Brains Link Pleasure With Owner’s Scent
- Kimba Snowpaw – “Flying Solo at Anthrocon”
- Vortex – “Halp, maybe?”
- Anonymous – “STRANGER… Danger?”
- Pyros – “Treating your fursona like a separate person”
- Naku Nyame – “Questions and rambling”
- Nash – “New Listener”
FC-161 Bacon Felony - The British are cumming! Well, came, really. One of the best episodes in a while, thanks to our long time British correspondent who joins us in the US FurCast studio. Talk of FWA production, crazy news, some great emails. Enjoy!
The British are cumming! Well, came, really. One of the best episodes in a while, thanks to our long time British correspondent who joins us in the US FurCast studio. Talk of FWA production, crazy news, some great emails. Enjoy!
Video below was recorded from our live RTMP video stream and uploaded to YouTube by a fan who is unaffiliated to XBN. Thanks Saucy Fox!
Watch Video News:- Utah woman named Crispi allegedly tried to set ex’s house on fire with bacon
- Tennessee Passes Bill Allowing The Bullying of LGBT Students In The Name Of ‘Religious Freedom’
- Florida man accused of going on drunk machete rampage after vomiting on cellphone
- Christian School Kicks Out 8-Year-Old Girl For Not Being Feminine Enough
- 10 imminent catastrophes to prepare for once gays are allowed to marry
- Dog Brains Link Pleasure With Owner’s Scent
- Kimba Snowpaw – “Flying Solo at Anthrocon”
- Vortex – “Halp, maybe?”
- Anonymous – “STRANGER… Danger?”
- Pyros – “Treating your fursona like a separate person”
- Naku Nyame – “Questions and rambling”
- Nash – “New Listener”
FC-161 Bacon Felony - The British are cumming! Well, came, really. One of the best episodes in a while, thanks to our long time British correspondent who joins us in the US FurCast studio. Talk of FWA production, crazy news, some great emails. Enjoy!
The British are cumming! Well, came, really. One of the best episodes in a while, thanks to our long time British correspondent who joins us in the US FurCast studio. Talk of FWA production, crazy news, some great emails. Enjoy!
Video below was recorded from our live RTMP video stream and uploaded to YouTube by a fan who is unaffiliated to XBN. Thanks Saucy Fox!
Watch Video News:- Utah woman named Crispi allegedly tried to set ex’s house on fire with bacon
- Tennessee Passes Bill Allowing The Bullying of LGBT Students In The Name Of ‘Religious Freedom’
- Florida man accused of going on drunk machete rampage after vomiting on cellphone
- Christian School Kicks Out 8-Year-Old Girl For Not Being Feminine Enough
- 10 imminent catastrophes to prepare for once gays are allowed to marry
- Dog Brains Link Pleasure With Owner’s Scent
- Kimba Snowpaw – “Flying Solo at Anthrocon”
- Vortex – “Halp, maybe?”
- Anonymous – “STRANGER… Danger?”
- Pyros – “Treating your fursona like a separate person”
- Naku Nyame – “Questions and rambling”
- Nash – “New Listener”
FC-161 Bacon Felony - The British are cumming! Well, came, really. One of the best episodes in a while, thanks to our long time British correspondent who joins us in the US FurCast studio. Talk of FWA production, crazy news, some great emails. Enjoy!
The British are cumming! Well, came, really. One of the best episodes in a while, thanks to our long time British correspondent who joins us in the US FurCast studio. Talk of FWA production, crazy news, some great emails. Enjoy!
Video below was recorded from our live RTMP video stream and uploaded to YouTube by a fan who is unaffiliated to XBN. Thanks Saucy Fox!
Watch Video News:- Utah woman named Crispi allegedly tried to set ex’s house on fire with bacon
- Tennessee Passes Bill Allowing The Bullying of LGBT Students In The Name Of ‘Religious Freedom’
- Florida man accused of going on drunk machete rampage after vomiting on cellphone
- Christian School Kicks Out 8-Year-Old Girl For Not Being Feminine Enough
- 10 imminent catastrophes to prepare for once gays are allowed to marry
- Dog Brains Link Pleasure With Owner’s Scent
- Kimba Snowpaw – “Flying Solo at Anthrocon”
- Vortex – “Halp, maybe?”
- Anonymous – “STRANGER… Danger?”
- Pyros – “Treating your fursona like a separate person”
- Naku Nyame – “Questions and rambling”
- Nash – “New Listener”
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