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There's really no organization to this, just me rambling about stuff.

I've always wondered how a society would work when you have the people in it more diverse than a human society. Medical treatments and social behaviors change based on a lot of factors, and when everyone's a different kind of animal, it makes things interesting.

Tattoos are something I've seen some discussion about, since they're skin based. What I've heard is that for things with fur, you could shave it and tattoo the skin, then the fur would be that color. I imagine this would work with feathers, but what about scales? I'm imagining some type of light gun that could "burn" a mark into the scales so they always regrow that way.

But there's other things I haven't seen discussions for. What about medical stuff? Skin grafting comes to mind.

Let's say you've been in a fire, and have severe burns that require grafts of skin. In a human, they could take your skin and move it from an unaffected area to the damaged one, and it could look somewhat normal. For an anthro, this would interrupt the fur/feather/scale/skin pattern, and would be very noticeable.

What if you needed skin to be grown in a lab, would it grow with an odd fur pattern? Actually, the fur would probably have a high chance to not grow at all, which would make it even more noticeable.

This then made me wonder, how would fire actually hurt the different skin types? Fur and feathers would probably make fire hard to put out, and I'm not sure "stop, drop, and roll" would help. Scales would probably be fire-resistant, and moist skin like on an amphibian would be as well.

Now here's where things get very interesting (read: interesting to me, boring to everyone else)... what about species-to-species skin grafting? For someone who's been burned very badly, they could end up being a patchwork of many different fur patterns, or even have random bits of feathers, scales, and fur on them.

Or, imagine an evil villain mastermind who was a wolf that had all of their fur and skin replaced with snake scales. Or vice-versa. But then at the same time, imagine all of the social campaigns about "Accept the patches!" for people advocating that they stop seeing the inter-species skin grafts as ugly.

It's just a very interesting thought that I haven't seen before, and that has probably put me on some sort of list because I keep thinking of skin grafting as involving the same thing as a potato peeler.

What're your thoughts on this? Or just thoughts about weird things related to feathers, fur, scales, skin, or anything?

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Today's question:

What is your sonas guilty pleasure?

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I feel that many people underestimate how useful the wiki is so I'm going to do my best to show you everything it has to offer. It is packed with lots of handy information!

First off we'll get the less exciting stuff out of the way.
There's a nice little page for newcomers including a little introduction and FAQ. Consider giving this a read if you're new to our little community.
You'll also find a more comprehensive list of the rules that can be checked if you're unsure of a certain rule just by reading the sidebar.
Have any questions about the little picture some users have beside their name? Hopefully the custom flair page can answer those!

Now let's get onto the juicy pages :)
-Related subreddits! This is one of the best pages the wiki has to offer. An extensive list of subreddits that you could be interested in! I've discovered many subs that I'm currently subscribed to by browsing these lists!
-Webcomics! This one you MUST visit if you're a fan of furry webcomics! It includes a beautiful table containing the names of various online comics along with a description, link AND the status of the comic's development!
-Artists! This has a MASSIVE table listing over 50 artists and tonnes of information about them! I recognise many of which to be members of this subreddit!
-Drawing programs! If you're aspiring to become the next big thing in furry art or just sick of your old software then this page can aid you in sorting that out!

So there ya go! Hopefully I have demonstrated to you how useful that little part of the subreddit is. Sorry for all the shouting :P

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I know it's a bit of a controversial topic, but I am truly curious. I don't want any arguments or that shnozz. I am also curious about which candidate you guys support. I personally am a Bernie guy.

Edit: Because I am an ignorant American pig I completely forgot that other countries politics exist, so I'm sorry for that. The only non-american political term I know is conservative MP.

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Aside: The Lobster

In an alternate version of our world, singledom is outlawed. Single people are transported to a hotel and must find their soulmate in 45 days or be transformed into a wild animal of their choice.

This is the premise behind The Lobster, a film starring Colin Farrell, just released in the UK. Farrell’s unnamed character chooses to be transformed into a lobster should he fail to find a partner, because lobsters live for over 100 years and are sexually active the entire time (also, he likes the sea).

I saw The Lobster last Saturday with every intention of writing about it for [adjective][species]. That I’m writing this aside, rather than a full article, should tell you that something went wrong.

I enjoyed The Lobster, however the animal transformation aspects are so minor as to be irrelevant. The film is really about the social pressures on the single, and the selfish, self-destructive ways we approach relationships with other people. It’s a truly absurd film, but also sad and funny and pessimistic.

The only animal character of note is the (post-transformation) brother of Farrell’s character. He is a border collie, and he dies in an unpleasant fashion about halfway through the film. There is also a horse who gets shot to death in the opening seconds, the victim of an apparently calculated jealous act. And that’s pretty much it, although various exotic animals pop up in the background as a recurring sight gag.

It’d be a stretch, even for me, to write 1000-plus words on a film that’s largely irrelevant to the [adjective][species] mission. This is really just a PSA for those thinking of seeing The Lobster: it’s bonkers, but not furry.

...what kind of tail would be best? Personally, I can't decide between your typical dog tail and that of a lizard.

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Hello, Papa Bear!
 
I have emailed you in the past (under a different e-mail address), so I have decided to ask for your help with a dilemma that I am now facing. 

Recently, I moved off to college (wa-hoo). I now attend a university located in a large city and am hoping to start dating soon. However, there are a few issues. 

First, I'm gay, but I only realized it last November. Before then, when I thought I was straight, I had never once dated any girls or had the interest to do so, which I guess should have been a big sign that I was gay. Anyhow, due to my senior year of high school being almost halfway over, I decided that I wasn't going to date anyone, since I knew that I would be leaving soon, even though there wasn't anyone I was interested in during the rest of the year anyways. These events have resulted in me not having any experience with dating or knowledge about what to expect. 

Second, because of my new environment, I don't know where to look for possible dates. I have considered two different possible venues (both of which have flaws, but I'll get to those in a moment): Grindr and my school's LGBT club. 

I read an article some time ago, which was about the influences that Grindr has had on the gay community. The article (where I am unable to recall was located) also had an anecdote about someone meeting their husband through the app, which made me somewhat open to the idea of using it. Of course, there are some serious problems with this option. Obviously, Grindr is mostly used for trading pictures of penises and for meeting up to engage in casual sex, two things that do NOT interest me. Also, another item that puts a giant hole in this idea is the anecdote portion of the article, about the man finding his husband through the help of the app. As my Psychology textbook has pointed out several times, anecdotes are not the equivalent of evidence. 

Attending the LGBT club seems like the most beneficial choice of the two options. I would be around other gay people and would be able to have a support network of other students that could sympathize with me. However, there are two issues that I have with this option. First, I don't consider myself an activist in any sort of way, so joining a club about equal rights for the sole purpose of finding a boyfriend seems rather backwards to me. Second, I'm afraid that, if I go to one meeting and don't like the club, I'll be pestered by the members for the rest of the year. This is a very big concern of mine because it has already happened with other clubs that I've inspected, resulting in awkward encounters on the street, where I've been forced to explain why I didn't join the club. Understandably, I would like to keep these occurrences to a minimum, which is why it's one of the reasons this option seems rather terrifying. 

Due to my lack of dating experience, I am unable to come up with anymore possible ways to begin. I also cannot pick between the two options that I have given you. What is a good place to start dating? 

Thanks for everything! 

Anonymous (New York)
 
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Dear Furiend,
 
I understand your trepidation about websites and also joining an LGBT club at school. Just to add to the mix, you didn’t mention going to gay bars. You’re in New York City, which has a vibrant gay population (I’m sure you’ve heard of Greenwich Village by now), but that can also be risky. I don’t want to sound overdramatic, but there have been cases of gay people being beaten up or even murdered if they get lured in by the wrong people. Given your inexperience, you are wise to be cautious.

Two options I’d suggest for you are finding a social club in your area (not an activist club, but a social club) and also there are a couple sites you can check out that aren’t about hook ups (note: while sites like Gay.com and Grindr often are filled with guys trolling for sex, it is possible to find genuine relationships in them. Check out people’s profiles and see if they are seeking an LTR (long-term relationship), and that’s a pretty good clue). Also, if their profile has lots of G-rated picks and no lessons in anatomy for a sex education class, you’re probably safer with them, too.

Anyway, try checking out New York area LGBT meetups at http://lgbtfriends.meetup.com/cities/us/ny/new_york/ for a list of social groups. Fortunately (again, because you’re in The Big Apple) there is a lovely thing called the subway system that can make travel so much easier for you than people like me who are stuck in the desert or some boondock town).

Second, there are a couple of dating sites that actually are about matching couples and not seeing whose penis is bigger. Try OKCupid, which is a free site that allows LGBT people to be listed. A lot of people don’t know, too, that Match.com includes thousands of LGBT, too. Finally, there is Craigslist. This isn’t my first choice, but actually, if you go to the Men Seeking Men (vs. Casual Encounters) page and search on LTR, you might locate some people (you’ll have to still sift through a lot of crap, though, so use this option only if the others aren’t working.)
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Another site that was just brought to my attention is quite interesting: Karma: The Game of Destiny. This one is still in the testing stage, but it has a unique premise: it is both a game and a dating site. According to the website: In the game users begin their journey by selecting an avatar that best expresses their personality. Next the Karma Guru (the Game's Artificial Intelligence) presents three different paths. Users choose values, compatibility or intimate preferences as their primary interest. From this point players may opt to enter directly into game with their avatars or they can fill out their Journey Book to narrow their search to other players most likely to be a soulmate. In the JourneyBook daters can customize over 350 different characteristics regarding their dating preferences and interests. The game always challenges you to define who you are, to know yourself and to be as honest as you can be!
 
Players get to PLAY potential soul mates through TRUTH BOMB questions, ASTROLOGY matches, game CHALLENGES and MUSIC sharing as well as INTRODUCTIONS, CHATTING and GOING OUT TO HAVE FUN.
 
When daters feel players aren't representing themselves truthfully, they can ZAP them away. Not to fear however, although naughty players maybe ZAPPED out of the game, those who are willing can purchase additional lives to get admitted back into the game and may continue on the search for their match with a different avatar (A New Life, A New Chance)
 
Players can remain anonymous by keeping their photos, videos and other personal information locked or they may decide to open their safe to a potential soulmate. Players ultimately win in Karma when they have found their soulmate, transforming their online connection into an offline relationship. There’s a small fee for playing. You can sign up now, but, again, I think it is in beta testing right now. Cool idea, though.
 
Perhaps some of these options will help you. Good luck! And don’t forget, you’re in school to study ;-) Congrats on making it to college!
 
Hugs,
Papabear

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I've been on this subreddit for about a week now, and I kinda feel bad for not having more that I contribute. I find the topics of conversation generally really interesting, and there's a lot of neat stuff people post on here, but I don't really know how to contribute to the conversation.

I guess I do wanna be more social, make some connections and friends, I'm just not that good at it.

Posting this as an open apology in a whim, despite the fact that I get the sense you guys arent going to feel offended in the least.

Sorry. D:

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