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Hi guys, basically the title. I'm at work so my responses may be erratic, but I'd like to get my mind off the junk I've been thinking about lately. I'd rather be distracted from talking to you awesome guys than be distracted from being overstressed.

So whats up?

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Here is a brief article with a photogallery, on the website of 90.5 WESA:
http://wesa.fm/post/photos-furries-and-their-fans-frolic-downtown-during-anthrocon


The world’s largest convention for furries, those fascinated with anthropomorphics, returned to Pittsburgh over the weekend with thousands of attendees converging on Downtown.

Anthrocon includes workshops, acting seminars, costume-building, animation, writing, art, design, lectures and more. It has also traditionally included an annual fursuit parade, but this year marked the first time furries marched outdoors.

The convention began in 1997 with about 300 attendees before deciding on Pittsburgh in 2006. Organizers have returned every year.

Dear Papa Bear,

I don't know if you remember me (I emailed you in the winter of 2012-2013 about relationship issues) but I talked to you about relationship issues before. I now have another issue that I can't seem to resolve on my own and I need your advice.

About 2 years ago, I met a guy on FurAffinity through his art. He liked my stories and we hit it off well. We're still good friends even to this day and we care about each other very well. We're also like business partners (as he calls us) because of our comic that we do and also because he's helping me with a book cover for a novel.

The only problem is... I like him as more than a friend but he sees us only as friends. He proclaims himself as straight, though he's done more than enough homosexual stuff with me to make me think it's more than that. He's a very Christian person and he thinks it might be a sin to be gay. He's become over the last few months very adamant about me becoming Christian as well because of his care and affection for me, but he insists he is straight.

I can't seem to get over myself no matter what I do and I find myself going through a gamut of real emotions with him whenever I am around him. I honestly think I love him more than I've loved anyone else since my last hard break up over 2 years ago. But honestly, if he doesn't like me like that, why can't I get over myself?

Can you help with some advice?

Anonymous (age 23)

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Hi, Anonymous,

Sure, that’s what I do ;-) I notice in your letter two comments of interest: he wants you to become a Christian, and you want him to be gay. I see this a lot in letters about relationships. “I love him, but if only he would do this or be that for me.” Not good. If you can’t love and accept someone for who they are without trying to change them, then I don’t recommend pursuing that particular romantic relationship. A person is not an ill-fitting suit you can tailor to fit your needs. Once you start trying to change someone, you open the door to a Pandora’s box of arguments, resentment, and dissatisfaction.

Can people change? Of course. But you must let them do it of their own accord.

As for the question “Why can’t I get over myself?” My instinct here is that you are in love with the idea of being in love, and this fellow is the closest you’ve gotten to someone you feel you could love in the last two years. After a two-year dry spell, a lot of people would be like you: getting a bit desperate and willing to grasp at straws because of impatience.

You’re feeling enamored because the guy likes your stories (big ego boost and mood uplifter) and because he makes you feel good about yourself you feel love for him. Let me ask you this: could you love him if he continues to assert he is straight and Christian and he continues to want to convert you to Christianity and there was no hope of ever changing that?

Whatever your answer to that question is, there’s your answer about the possibility of being mates.

Blessed Be,

Papabear

I'm just going to get right to it and speak a bit of my mind. I feel that our accepting community here is beginning to fray at the seams (tensions between users, users feeling they are unable to speak their mind if they hold an unpopular opinion). For a little while now I have noticed a slight increase of what many would categorize as "nsfw" material. Now there are many individuals who are perfectly ok with this and it should be allowed, as long as it is tagged properly. If only it ended there. As we all know, this sub is self-moderated and thus, even with rules and guidelines set out, things may be tagged inappropriately or not at all when needed.

This brings in the second group of furries, who are here for the novel discussion of furry-related topics in a ~PG-13 atmosphere. I have taken notice of many of you expressing your discontent with said content being too common, untagged, etc. You should not be belittled because you do not enjoy something. But I would also advise not trying to make to big a deal about it if you are the one commenting on another's thread.

The furry fandom is truly an interesting thing. A crossroads of tame and mature interests, fans tending towards being young adults or teenagers. This inescapable fact is the source of the font of furry drama, meaning the debate will never really be resolved. However that doesn't mean we should not work towards a more perfect system to satisfy both camps.

Thank you for reading through my ramblings. Hopefully what I was trying to say gets across. I would love to hear what all your opinions are on this touchy subject. Please, if you find an opinion or idea you do not agree with, don't downvote it. It will be much more beneficial to respond in a respectful manner instead.

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I'm just gonna be sitting in this chair for the next 24 hours.

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Hi folks! Ringgar here again :3! I figured I'd just talk a little bit about my crazy weekend and how it was, like a casual talk, since I'd been away from the sub.

First off, I'd just like to say sorry for not being here as much this weekend. A number of circumstances contributed to that, some good, some bad, but I'm really honestly sorry that I wasn't there to help those who needed it. And I missed all the Anthrocon posts it looks like. a bit much to go through and look at it all again too, it seems. Oh well. I'll just start again from here, like I normally do :).

Well, first off my phone started bugging out. The screen kept spazzing out and clicking things on its own, essentially making it unusable for the weekend (its better now, it seems,) So that I wasn't able to get on the sub. Oh well.

I went to the beach on friday, had an enjoyable time, despite getting a sunburn, but not a bad one. The highlight of my weekend was probably the MTG Origins prerelease event! I had a great time with some of my local (nonfur) friends! I didn't do too spectacuarly, but I met this amazing guy who helped me out a lot! His name was Xopher, of all names! He changed it himself, he tells me :P! He helped my dip my fingers into a control deck, the first one I've ever played, and even gifted me an awesome playmat! If you ever see such a guy around Ice Imports, my LGS, please tell him that he is a shining example of what makes a community like the MTG community so great! He's the kind of person I hope to encourage here, too!

Yesterday I was at a local town green event to help support one of my cousins in his new buisness, called S.H.T.F Tactical (Shit Hits The Fan.) He makes paracord survival gear, including bracelets, emergency kits, keychains, knife hilts, etc. I'd check him out if you can!

And now that I am back on my usable laptop, here I am! And I'm glad to be back with all my furry friends! Shame that I missed all of the anthrocon posts, but I hope that those of you who went had a good time!

TL;DR I was away for the weekend because of a number of events and circumstances. I'm sorry for not being here. I'm back now!

Remember to smile folks! You deserve it!

Edit: Changed flair to Chats, because this is a casual chat.

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Woo! Art prompt time! Sorry for being slightly later than usual - I've been sleeping off a hangover. I hope those of you who went to Anthrocon enjoyed it - I loved seeing all the pictures and stories!

This week's prompt is fursona shaming, inspired by this. Nothing too serious please, it's all just for fun! I'm curious as to how this one will turn out because it's a little different to what we normally do.

Some inspiration can be found here and here!

Week 3

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This guy I follow has a comic about his fursona and ran a contest to get some people to cameo, and my rhino, Allen, was chosen to be a security guard!

Can't wait to see who else gets picked!

Yay!

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New Orleans is a renowned party town.  In the French Quarter, on Bourbon Street, you can get potent drinks like a Hand Grenade or a Resurrection in to-go cups, and walk around the neighborhood as boldly as you dare.  A walk into some of the restaurants can make you sneeze, because the crawfish boils have so […]

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