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Episode 12.5 (2013-12-02)
14 Year Old’s Parents Say No to Having 18 Year Old Boyfriend
New kid oh lawd.
Hi! So, I'm new and this is all a bit odd to me. I have been interested/ into the fandom for awhile, but I've never actually been IN the community. So in short, I'm new and shy. I was thinking about where to start, and I thought this would probably be the best place. I'm an art student, so I'm really into the art around here (It's okay, you can cringe.) and I just wanted to meet some new friends and say hello.My name is Corinne, by the way!
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14 Year Old's Parents Say No to Having 18 Year Old Boyfriend
Hi. I have a problem with my boyfriend ... or ex-boyfriend ... or what ever I can call him due to legal reasons. I'm sure you are confused by "legal reasons." You see he currently turned 18, and I am 14. When my mum and dad saw that I was in a conversation with him they flipped and scared him into no longer talking to me. He tells me that it's because of the law and that he would if he could. I just want to help him in any way at all but cant. Do you think you can give me any advice?
From, a saddened, little fox
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Dear Little Fox,
Well, there are legal issues about this situation—something called the “age of consent.” The age of consent is a legal term meaning there is a certain age that, if you are below that age and someone has sex with you, it is considered a crime, often punishable by imprisonment. You wouldn’t be imprisoned, but the older guy could be.
Most states have a legal age of 18. There are a few where it is 17 or 16, but you, being 14, would fall below legal age in all 50 states. Furthermore, even if, say, you were 17 in a state that defined age of consent as 16, you could get in trouble with federal law, which says it is 18. This means that if you and he were in separate states and communicated sexual messages (photos or text with sexual content), it could be considered illegal. What is even MORE complicated is that even if you were both in the same state and that state allowed the age of consent to be 16, but the server which helped to transmit an email or other electronic message was in another state, that would be considered interstate activity and, again, there would be trouble with the feds. Lastly, it is a federal crime for an adult to take a minor to another state in order to have sex with him or her.
For you, though, it is less complicated because you are definitely under legal age anywhere in the United States. So, your parents are right about the legal complications. I would suspect, though, that their concerns aren’t just about legalities, but more about the fact that you are really too young to have a boyfriend who is 18 or older. You might think, hey, it’s only 4 years, but the difference between a 14 year old and an 18 year old is quite profound when it comes to both sexuality and maturity. These are the years when those things are developing, and you really have quite a way to go before you are considered an adult (this is very different from, say, a 20 year old having a relationship with a 24 year old).
Now, you might protest that you weren't thinking about sex in your case, but, honestly, any relationship that is on a level above mere friendship is bound to, sooner or later, have a sexual component, even if it doesn't involve rounding all the bases and heading for home plate.
Little Fox, I know our modern American society is pushing you to be an adult already, and also pressuring you to have sex, but Papabear says you have plenty of time for all that. Enjoy being 14 and hang out with people your own age for a while longer. The same advice goes to your would-be boyfriend, who should really be looking for clothes that fit in the age-appropriate section of the department store.
Hon, please take Papabear’s advice. It might not seem like it, but sometimes your parents do give you wise advice, and in this case I would agree with them.
Hugs,
Papabear
Desperately looking for a few commissions before Christmas!
Hey, /r/furry; I haven't posted in a while, but I'm in dire need of a reputable (decent) artist to commission for a couple reference sheets and one scene illustration. I know that this is probably not the best place to be looking, but my ties with the fandom have been frayed over the past few years, and I'm not familiar with most of your go-to artists for commissions. My parameters are simply that I need it done by Christmas, and I need to keep it to $200 at the most. If that's asking too much, however, I would also settle for just one reference sheet along with the scene illustration, provided that the artist could draw the other character based off of a detailed description. Thanks in advance to anyone who can help!
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What is a furry?
Ok to start this off,... I am a part of the furry and know what a furry is. But i want to ask you fellow furs a few questions. I'm writing a more intellectual paper (not for a class but for fun) titled 'What is a furry' and I wanted your guy's input. I plan to overview a great many things ranging from views, makeup and what we do as a fandom. Please give thoughtful responses and not a simple sentence. I'm trying to spark debate.
- Why do you think mass media hates furries so much?
- What more than expressing yourself (the part that's a furry) make you like the furry fandom, as in... What do you think seperates you from other fandoms beyond the obvious.
- What would you define someone who is 'furry' as?
- [Without reading anyone else's] How do you think the fandom defines one as a furry?
- Fursona's. How do they apply to you? In my mind a fursona is a identity of myself depicted as a furry. kind of like a different personallity but more unified. How do some people have multiple fursonas? I mean what's the point? I personally don't have a fursona although I am young in the community I'm sure that will change. That fursona that is /u/NJM_fur is to hard to see in the dark of hte closet. (reffering to closet furrys not sexuality [I'm straight])
I'm going to bed for now. I'll check back tomorrow.
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Getting started
I have a friend who is a furry, and know a few others. My question is this. How does one get started? How do you decide on a costume or character? I doubt I could afford some of the fancy rigs I saw people wearing at Pandoracon a couple months ago, but I was impressed with the different looks. How does one learn about the lifestyle?
Also, is there a difference between furry and anthro polymorph?
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FC-147 Buttcheek Stilettos
Furries for an TV Interview?
Hi Guys, Just hoping to get your advice here. I'm a TV producer wanting to find a Furry for an interview about the Furry culture. I've seen a lot of commentary about TV shows generally 'not getting it' and not doing Furries justice. Do you have any suggestions on the best places to find a Furry (US based) willing to be interviewed, but who also will represent you the way you want? Thanks in advance for any help!
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Mans’ Best Friend, After Man
When humans’ time is through, what will our companion animals do? Well, one version of events might be what we see in Garth Ennis’ new full-color 6-issue mini-series, Rover Red Charlie. “When a worldwide epidemic suddenly rids the Earth of all humans, what happens to man’s best friend? Garth Ennis – the master wordsmith of Preacher and Crossed – delivers a story like no other, as a band of canines set out to survive on their own for the first time. This is the story of three best friends at the end of the World. Charlie was a helper dog and he was good at getting his feeders safely around. Now he and his pals Rover and Red must escape the failing New York City and find their way in this new order. Ennis applies his incredible talent for creating rich and complex characters to a whole new species, with this shockingly original tale that is fully painted by Michael Dipascale. ” It’s due this month from Avatar Press. Check out the interview with Michael Dipascale over at Bleeding Cool.
image c. 2013 Avatar Press
Hey, a somewhat new addition to the furry fandom here.
So like I've slowly found myself being consumed by the furry fandom, while looking up fursuit tutorials for a jiginka cosplay I'm working on. Anyway, I made a fursona, but I can decide on an animal I got my inspiration from, to make my species on FA. I was wondering, is it possible to say or fursona's species is a pokemon (that's prey much where I got e inspiration from)?
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Fursuit Materials [HELP]
So I'm making a gijinka costume, and I'm making it with fursuit characteristics. (First time doing anything close to a fursuit) does anyone know what type of foam I need for digitigrade padding, and foot paws. Also does anyone know where I could buy that foam in Manhattan or in the 5 boroughs?
submitted by FlatlinedTritone[link] [5 comments]
My friend is doing cheap, cute, Christmas icons!
Miss xBatsy on FA is currently doing Christmas icons for $10, and they are absolutely adorable! Unfortunately, she's not doing to well, and I thought it would be a nice surprise to show her this little shout out! You can find her info here!
Thanks for your help!
submitted by Rihozzle[link] [1 comment]
What's the best part of being furry!?
UnFurled Episode 70 – Thanks, Obama! - Doorknobs banned thanks to Knotcast, a Kickstarter campaign makes money, and Colorado goes up in smoke! Episode 70 Playlist: The Black Parrot – Lights (TPB Remix) Nightwolf – Deep Down Under Screamfox – Armed with Wi
Doorknobs banned thanks to Knotcast, a Kickstarter campaign makes money, and Colorado goes up in smoke!
Click below to listen:
http://www.unfurled.net/episodes/UnFurled_-_Episode_70.mp3Click to download | Open Player in New Window
Episode 70 Playlist:
The Black Parrot – Lights (TPB Remix)
Nightwolf – Deep Down Under
Screamfox – Armed with Wings
The Dead Pixel – Empty Hallways
Tier0 – Turn My Life
Fredrik Miller – Lost Signal
The Dead Pixel – Soaring
Nightwolf – Stretching Your Focus
Hey /r/furry, I know you get posts like this all the time, but I'm a new furry and I'd just thought I'd say hi and a couple questions.
Hey, my name is Mack, and I am an arctic fox. I have been following the subreddit for a little while, and seeing everyone's content has really just made me become part of the fandom, and so here I am posting this. I found out about the fandom through looking at YouTube and the whole fursuiting thing and I really liked it, so I delved in a little bit more and really found a place which I could call home. .^
So, anyway, I have just got a couple questions to find out some more about this and the best way to start up.
How is the best way to start? When I mean start, do I start a FA or a dA or what? I am horrible at drawing but I write stories and blogs, so where is the best medium to do that?
(This is the dreaded question, feel free to ban me) How is the best way to tell my parents? My parents are not religious or super strict, but tbey like to know what I am doing and all, so how is the best way to approach it? I know the basics, don't say anything crude or the ill-dreaded CSI episode. Is the best way to approach it by saying "I found a new hobby (x), it's called the Furry Fandom, and it's people using creative things like Storytelling, Drawing, Art and Costume to express themselves." Best way to approach it as a young person, or keep it 'in the closet' until I escape?
And last, I would really wanna make some good friends with you guys! I am lonely at the moment with no friends, so would you like to help a fox out in need? ;)
Anyway, thanks guys, and sorry if I don't make sense, it's 1a.m in the morning, and I thought it was time to break out of my shell and say hi!
Mackfox .^
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UnFurled Episode 69 – Lady and Gentlemen! - A man flees from his wife, people impersonating cops for donuts, shantis with wifi, and the delectable Rob Ford! Episode 69 Playlist: Tier0 – New Beat Nightwolf – Trancelicious The Black Parrot – Project Mars T
A man flees from his wife, people impersonating cops for donuts, shantis with wifi, and the delectable Rob Ford!
Click below to listen:
http://www.unfurled.net/episodes/UnFurled_-_Episode_69.mp3Click to download | Open Player in New Window
Episode 69 Playlist:
Tier0 – New Beat
Nightwolf – Trancelicious
The Black Parrot – Project Mars
The Dead Pixel – LCD
Screamfox – Ten
Fredrik Miller – Sunlight
Nightwolf – Stretching your Focus
The Dead Pixel – Soaring
Tier0 – Four Seasons
Fredrik Miller – Sparkling Snow
UnFurled Episode 68 – Homeopathic Medicine - More urination studies, pornstars and goggles, man banned from Twitter, and meth, the new health drink! Episode 68 Playlist: Fredrik Miller – Helios Screamfox – Depulso The Dead Pixel – Soaring Nightwolf – Deep
More urination studies, pornstars and goggles, man banned from Twitter, and meth, the new health drink!
Click below to listen:
http://www.unfurled.net/episodes/UnFurled_-_Episode_68.mp3Click to download | Open Player in New Window
Episode 68 Playlist:
Fredrik Miller – Helios
Screamfox – Depulso
The Dead Pixel – Soaring
Nightwolf – Deep Down Under
The Black Parrot – Lights (TBP Remix)
Tier0 – Turn My Life
Screamfox – Ven0m
Nightwolf – Needs Name
The Black Parrot – Project Mars
The Dead Pixel – Mezmorised