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Ive recently been rethinking my own fursona and was curious to know, do you choose a fursona to reflect on your true self or do you use your fursona to escape from yourself? For myself personally I first chose a feline due to adoring kitties and my own habit or mewing and purring. But recently Ive felt the want to move away from my feline fursona and opt for something totally different and new.

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http://citation.allacademic.com/meta/p_mla_apa_research_citation/2/0/1/9/5/p201958_index.html?type=info&PHPSESSID=8a83d07a08f0a4da64fc8f5a5d798a10

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1. Eller, Andrea. and Eller, Jackie. "??Furotica Is Not for Everyfur?: Legitimization and De-legitimization of Furrydom?" Paper presented at the annual meeting of the AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CRIMINOLOGY, Atlanta Marriott Marquis, Atlanta, Georgia, Nov 14, 2007 . 2012-02-07
Publication Type: Conference Paper/Unpublished Manuscript
Abstract: To date there have been no serious sociological studies of the furry subculture. Though a common definition is elusive, a furry is a person who has strong personal associations with animals/animal characters and/or asserts a particular animal identity. These identities encompass an expansive range of activities from playful dress-up and chatter to bestiality or claims of ?species dysmorphia.? This paper is a content analysis of the strategic language of on-line communities dedicated to pro-fur culture; websites with such names as tigerden.com, fursuitsex.com, furcentral.com, and others that intend to not only create a community for furries but also to normalize their activities by neutralizing potential stigma. Though it is not a study of the ?crime? of furverts per se, we do also analyze the content of the strategies of those who attempt to de-legitimize those who desire the pleasures of the fur by embracing legal statutes. Similar to other deviantized and criminalized sexualities, zoophilia (perhaps even plushophilia) faces the articles of law that are rather vague and intentionally worded to allow prosecution and persecution of those who engage in untoward behaviors. Comparing not only furry vocabularies of identity and strategies of community with legal vocabularies used to thwart such efforts, we find that this discursive struggle is extensively similar to ones undertaken by other deviantized sexual groups in the past.


A new book features a chapter co-written by Dr. Eller on "Furries and their Communities":

http://www.pearsoned.co.nz/highered/titleDetails.asp?isbn=9780205182725&DisciplineID=SC&DisciplineName=Prof%20Contemporary%20Issues&CourseCodeID=SS0205&CourseCodeName=Deviance

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"Ohio" by Lamb

Read by Stoker Bramwell

Music cues by Infinity Squared

Nothing compares to a river... Lamb's story is a lyrical tale of life and loss and finding your way in the world amidst family tragedy and the journey of adolescence.

Lamb notes that this story is dedicated to Eldyran, who probably didn't know what he did for me in my bizarre time of need. Thank you, coyote.

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Hello, I'm working on my first fursuit. It's going to be a panda. O.o

The situation I have is regarding gloves. I like the three finger and thumb look. What have you all found works better in the past, two fingers in the middle glove finger, or two in the pinky glove finger?

Tldr; I have too many fingers!!

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Hello, Papabear.

Why are people so upset with the thought of a third gender? Furries, etc, seem to be mostly fine with it.

I’m an androgynous pseudohermaphrodite (“shemale,” in porn terms) and I like myself, but people always seem to have a problem with that… I didn’t become this, I grew into it, for the most part.

Some research showed me that men don’t like it when you’re attractive for them, while having a penis and women don’t like that you’re not a valid prey for them… :\

Do you know the answer?

Thanks,

Jen

 

Dear Jen,

Wow, this is a big question. There’s no way I could give a fully satisfactory answer within the scope of the “Ask Papabear” column, but I will try and provide a little basic insight.

From what you say above, you are a male pseudohermaphrodite, in which you appear to be female at first glance but you have a penis. (I believe “androgynous pseudohermaphrodite” is redundant, but I could be wrong).  Pseudohermaphroditism is sometimes called being “intersex,” in which a person exhibits some characteristics of both genders. It’s not so much a “third sex” as it is a combination of the other two.  There is also female pseudohermaphroditism (having ovaries but outwardly male in appearance) and true hermaphroditism (having both ovaries and testes). I’m writing this for the benefit of my readers; I’m sure you already are familiar.

As to why men and women may be uncomfortable with your being androgynous, the answer is pretty basic. Human beings, as with all animals, are biologically programmed to reject individuals who they feel would not make viable reproductive partners. This is the same reason why many people are cruel to and reject people who are different from them in other ways.  Humans, no matter how much we aggrandize ourselves and believe we are superior to other species, are just animals with big brains.  We still behave in very fundamental ways, for the most part, that have to do with survival of the fittest and reproduction. The results can sometimes be hurtful. Let’s face it, humans still have some evolving to do. (Perhaps furries are more evolved, having shown they accept you!)

Of course, in a happier world, we would have all evolved beyond such prejudices and accept others for what they are. What matters, as you know, is what’s on the inside. You, Jen, have clearly accepted yourself. You like yourself, and that is so wonderful! Some hermaphrodites opt for surgery, but you are staying true to yourself.

But now you have a really tough task. If you don’t want to be alone in your life, you’re going to have a challenging time finding someone who accepts you for you. This is certainly not impossible; it’s just going to be tough.

You might wish to consider checking out the Intersex Society of North American at http://www.isna.org/ which lists some support groups and has more information on the subject.

I hope this helps, Jen. Good luck!

Hugs,

Papabear

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In this episode we go over some basic information about the fandom Fursonapod Ep. 39- Furry 101

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Fursonapod Ep. 39- Furry 101

Everything breaks! TK's headphones die resulting in a rather A-Team attempt at a fix, Eeve3 arrives late, advertising doesn't happen, and stuff like that. Things get on track eventually and once we break the Gaming News. For Done and Dusted TK gives us his thoughts on Soul Calibur 5 on the PS3, and the 2009 film Sherlock Holmes. Xavier reviews Twisted Metal (Demo), Under Siege (Demo), and Section 8: Prejudice on the PS3, and the film Buried. Felis reviews Warehouse 13, and Radiata Stories for the PS2. Starring TK, Xavier, Eeve3 and Felis. TigerTails Radio - Season 6 - Episode 24 - A Wild Felis Attacks, Again