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submitted by LewisRhine
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My mate is doing commissions finally! i am trying my hardest to get her name out! maybe i can get some luck from Reddit?

http://www.furaffinity.net/view/9887432/

(Edit: 1 more active slot open, then onto a waiting list)

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While I do not mind talking to other furries, even via voice chat, I do take offense when I hear you yelling at your mother. Yes, it was interrupting things, but she is your mother - and I don't abide by that. I pick my companions based on how they treat others, and this was not cool.

Please, don't be a child again, good luck in the future.

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Hi there, Papabear,

It’s been a while since I asked for advice. It's nothing bad—in fact, my life has been getting better since last we talked. What I really wanted to talk about were, well, matters of the heart. There's this person on FurAffinity I just started talking to on Skype about 3 or so weeks ago. He's really the nicest, sweetest guy I ever met, and, well, I just instantly crushed on him. I didn't really know what to say or do with the situation, so on a whim I just went straight for it and told him I liked him, but what really surprised me was that he said he liked me, too. You could tell how happy I was hearing that from him.... To keep it a secret about who it is I'll just call him TK.

I wanted to ask advice because I want to take things slow. We both do; before really asking the other to be in a relationship, figured it'd be best to get to know each other more. Still, I feel more nervous talking to him when I do get to know him. My mind keeps racing, thinking about if there're any faults about me he might not like. Like what if he doesn't like me if he sees a picture of how I look IRL; what if I do something stupid and he gets annoyed or angry at me? I just don't know what to do. This is the first-ever crush I ever tried to go through with. Since I'm bi I don't mind its a guy. I always thought I'd be with a girl first, but a guy is just as fine. I'm just really scared that I might mess up and destroy any chance of a relationship, or even more so destroy a great friendship I made with a really great bear. I'm really sorry if I sound needy, but this blue panda could really use advice.

Sincerely, 

Kageichi

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Hi, Kageichi,

Nice to hear that things in general are going better for you. Also cool you have met a great bear (the coolest of the species, if I may not-so-humbly say so, LOL). I’m hoping that the two of you are living close enough together that this is not going to be another one of those virtual, long-distance relationships I keep hearing about from my readers. Let’s assume it’s not and that the two of you are able to see each other in person, muzzle to muzzle.

As you may have read in my other columns, a theme of mine is that fear is the worst decision-maker. When you let fear make the decisions for you, you will find yourself alone and without exciting prospects in your life every time.

While it’s wise that the two of you have decided to go slowly, don’t go so slowly that you stop dead in your tracks. If you allow fear to rule you, here’s what happens: you don’t show him what you really look like; you don’t talk to him openly and honestly, always being guarded and insincere. After a while (depending on how sharp this guy is) he will become suspicious that you are hiding something, which will be true. This will inevitably lead to a confrontation and to a break-up.

Want to keep this guy in your life? Bite the bullet, show him your current photograph or cam with him on Skype. Reveal to him your good and bad points. Unless you have fallen in love with God Almighty (I don't think He has an FA account, but lemme consult with the Vatican and get back to you on that), you will discover that your love interest is also flawed. We all are. 

Will you get into fights and arguments? Likely, yes. That is part of any relationship. But if the two of you fall earnestly in love, you will be able to overcome your disagreements. Remember to always fight fairly, never with bitterness or hurtful words, but by presenting your side of the argument and trying to understand his side, as well. That’s how mature people settle things (though finding mature people these days is rather like locating a social programs supporter at the Republican National Convention).

In short, if you love this guy for who he is, then trust him to love you for who you are, as well. Give him some credit. And don’t be so self-critical. Think about your good qualities—I’m sure you have many or this guy wouldn’t like you, too.

I wish you love!

Papabear

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Author: Katherine Canadian convention VancouFur has a theme for 2014: “Gateway to the Pacific”, described by staff as a “celebration of Pacific Rim multiculturalism in Vancouver.“ An announcement on VancouFur’s official Twitter account stated: “We will be celebrating a country on the Pacific Rim and its cultural influence on our city each month leading up [...]

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After a week (weak?) delay due to an awesome time at Furnal Equinox, Roo has finally gotten off his butt and put together the new B-Sides ep! B-Sides are episodes of Fuzzy Notes where we flip the disk and listen to a new song from three artists we heard last week...more specifically Aeris, Psyrus (Of Summers) and Hunter Coyote! We also get to hear some shout outs from some of the people who attended Potoroo's 'Fuzzy Notes Live' music panel at Furnal...the audio quality isn't great...but like any good Canadian Potoroo makes sure to apologize for it. YAY! THE MUSIC: Aeris - The Unofficial Red Lantern Soundtrack - Main Theme Track: https://soundcloud.com/aerispearson/the-red-lantern-unofficial FA: http://www.furaffinity.net/user/blahblah192/ Psyrus (Of Summers) - Fall Track: https://soundcloud.com/ofsummers/fall FA: https://www.furaffinity.net/user/psyrus Hunter Coyote - Desires FA: https://www.furaffinity.net/user/huntercoyote And special thanks to everyone who attended the Fuzzy Notes Live recording! <3 YOU ALL! FIND FUZZY NOTES ONLINE: Twitter: http://twitter.com/Potoroo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FuzzyNotes iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id581600769 Email: fuzzynotespodcast@gmail.com SEND SHOUT OUTS TO: Soundcloud Dropbox: https://soundcloud.com/fuzzy-notes/dropbox Email: fuzzynotespodcast@gmail.com B-Sides: Episode 8 - After a week (weak?) delay due to an awesome time at Furnal Equinox, Roo has finally gotten off h...

Author: E-Mail Hidden (..::XANA::.. Creations) http://furcast.fm/logo.jpg The story is set in the Fur 50s and Fur 60s of the Upper Fur Side neighborhood in Furry City in the mid-1950s, an ethnic, blue-collar neighborhood. The musical explores the rivalry between the Foxes and the Wolves, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds. Download MP3 (Right-click, Save) Watch Video News: All systems . . . no! [...] FC-116 Fur Side Story

A friend of mine is opening his commissions for the first time. I'm hoping to help get him some attention and hopefully some business. The commissions being offered are 'pay what you want' which will basically involve relying on the client to be honest about what they think the work is worth. Here's all the information. The commissions will be icons and badges for the time being until he has the confidence to try larger projects.

His gallery

Thanks for anyone deciding to contribute! If not, then thank you for taking the time to read this.

EDIT: There is a $5 mandatory deposit to prove you have the means to pay. This is refundable upon completion but I really urge you all not to go looking for free art. 'Pay what you want' and 'commission' both suggest you should offer something in return for his efforts.

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submitted by BKSalmon
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Dear Papabear,

I'm so glad I found your site, I can finally confide in someone for help! Always loving animals, I became involved in furries three years ago. I wanted to commemorate it, so planned on getting a tattoo for my 18th birthday. I met someone through a roleplaying forum, and we occasionally talked through a messenger. Telling them I wanted a tattoo, they told me I could use one of their pictures if I wanted. They sent me some pictures through email, and I fell in love with a design! A year later I went and got it done happily!

Last week I was searching through my newly made account on FurAffinity and stumbled upon a picture. It was my tattoo design....drawn by someone else! Browsing through their gallery, it turned out to be the REAL artist! I lost contact with my messenger acquaintance so there's no confronting them, though I sent an e-mail. 

I feel so ashamed! I have art theft on my body for the rest of my life. I want to contact the artist but I'm so afraid they'll hate me and be super mad, the picture says not to use it for any purpose. I feel really bad and don't know what to do! Do I tell the artist and risk them hating me and slandering me all over? I set out to make friends in the furry community and now I feel like I'm hiding a dirty secret that they'll all judge me for unknowingly taking part it. PLEASE HELP!

Uncertain Unicorn

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Hi, Uncertain,

First of all, this is not your fault, so don’t blame yourself. The “creative procurement” of other people’s art seems to be rampant in the fandom. Some talented artists have stopped posting work for that very reason. I’m glad to hear you have a conscience and want to do the right thing.

I can see where approaching the real artist would make you uncomfortable. For that reason, I would like to offer my services as a liaison between you and the artist. I could approach them, explain the situation, and gauge their reaction. Next, I would suggest you offer to pay them for their art (a reasonable fee). That way, the artist is compensated and you will have a paid-for tattoo that you are not ashamed of.

Please contact me at my email address and we will discuss it.

Hugs,

Papabear

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Are you good at managing your time? Do you ever struggle to finish all your tasks before they’re due, or are you able to create a schedule and keep to it? Today we talk about how we prioritize our tasks, and maybe make a few admissions along the way.

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WagzTail Podcast 2.0 Episode 58
Runtime: 30m
Cast: Crimson X, Levi, Spenser, Wolfin
Editor: Levi
Format: 128kbps ABR split-stereo MP3
Copyright: © 2013 WagzTail.com. Some Rights Reserved. This podcast is released by WagzTail.com as CC BY-ND 3.0. If distributed with a facility that has an existing agreement in place with a Professional Rights Organisation (PRO), file a cue sheet for 30:00 to Fabien Renoult (BMI) 1.67%, Josquin des Pres (BMI) 1.67%, WagzTail.com 96.67%. Rights have been acquired to all content for national and international broadcast and web release with no royalties due. Podcast image belongs to Jean Scheijen, used with permission.

Episode 58 – Time Management - Are you good at managing your time? Do you ever struggle to finish all your tasks before they're due, or are you able to create a schedule and keep to it? Today we talk about how we prioritize our tasks, and maybe make a few admissions along the way.

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