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My SO and I couldn't make it to this year's AC due to a death in the family (that's a whole nother can of worms...), after waiting eagerly ever since last year's ended. To anybody currently there I wanna know, how are things?

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https://discord.gg/0N5YlvF4DG3zQR30

This server is run on a new program on called discord. Its still very new, but is very good so far. It has desktop, browser, and mobile support.

Here, there are both multiple voice and text channels so you can join for one, the other, or both!

Were a fun community here with people all across the world so come make new friends!

Please take a moment to read the rules once you her there (You can find them here http://imgur.com/OmiEIOL)

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Here is an article on the website of 90.5 WESA, Pittsburgh's NPR news station:
http://wesa.fm/post/pittsburgh-welcome-first-ever-public-furry-parade-saturday


The world’s largest convention for furries, those fascinated with anthropomorphics, returns to Pittsburgh this weekend joining thousands of attendees Downtown in custom fursuits, ears, tails and everything in between.

“We’re expecting a little over 6,000 this year,” said Samuel Conway, convention chair and chief executive of Anthrocon Inc. “It’s had fairly steady and fairly sharp growth ever since we started.”

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

“They’ve embraced us and we’ve embraced them right back,” said Tom Loftus, vice president for communications with tourism advocacy group VisitPittsburgh. “To be honest, in 2006 it was a curiosity. People didn’t know who they were, but now when it comes to July we’re wondering where the furries are. We love them; they’re a great group.”

The convention has always included an annual fursuit parade, but 2015 will mark the first time furries will march outdoors. The Fursuit Walk parade, expected to include about 1,300 characters, will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday on Tenth Street outside the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.

Though those in full fursuits are typically more visible, Conway said 80 percent of furries do not wear full animal suits. Many come for the artwork, to meet people who design and create costumes and connect with others who share a love of cartoon animals.

“We have an entire world of dreamers that look to animals for their inspiration,” Conway said. “How great would it be if animals could walk and talk as we could? And the image of the anthropomorphic animal is a universally accepted image.”

Anthrocon includes workshops, acting seminars, costume-building, animation, writing, art, design, lectures and more. Conway said furry fandom encompasses a diverse group.

“We have teachers, we have union laborers, we have scientists, firefighters, police officers, military personnel, computer programmers, you name it,” he said. “Anybody out there who is able to dream and likes animals can be a furry.”

As tourists, Loftus said the furries leave an even greater economic impact on the city at large.

“This year alone there’s going to be $5.7 million in direct spending,” Loftus said. “But I think even a cooler story is every year they donate money back to the community. They choose a charity or a non-profit and this year it’s going to be the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society.”

Last year, convention-goers donated to the National Aviary.

Just a reminder that voting for the Cóyotl Awards closes in just over a month now, on August 15. If you haven’t read all the nominated works, here are links to check them out. (Please note that some of these may be accessible only to FWG members who are registered on our forums.)

Best Novel

The Bees by Laline Paull (purchase link)
http://www.amazon.com/Bees-Novel-Laline-Paull/dp/0062331175/

Bête by Adam Roberts (purchase link)
http://www.amazon.com/Bete-Adam-Roberts/dp/0575127694/

Off the Beaten Path by Rukis (free to read on FA)
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/11578732

Best Novella

Going Concerns by Watts Martin (free to read on website)
http://cprints.ranea.org/going-concerns/

Huntress by Renee Carter Hall (downloadable files)
http://www.anthroaquatic.com/forum/index.php?topic=20.msg7866#msg7866

The Mysterious Affair of Giles by Kyell Gold (downloadable files)
http://www.anthroaquatic.com/forum/index.php?topic=776.msg7935#msg7935

Best Short Story

Cold Scent by Alice Dryden (free to read online)
https://pinkfoxpublications.wordpress.com/cold-scent/

Jackalope Wives by Ursula Vernon (free to read online)
http://www.apex-magazine.com/jackalope-wives/

Pavlov’s House by Malcolm Cross (free to read online)
http://www.strangehorizons.com/2014/20140421/pavlovshouse-f.shtml

Best Anthology

Abandoned Places edited by Tarl “Voice” Hoch (purchase link)
http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=756

Tales from the Guild:  Music to Your Ears edited by AnthroAquatic (purchase link)
https://www.rabbitvalley.com/item/9169/Tales-From-The-Guild-Music-to-Your-Ears-edited-by-AnthroAquatic

 

Again, voting closes August 15 and can be done at the Cóyotl Awards website.

What is your absolute favourite cute cuddle pic? (Any genders, sfw and nsfw)

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http://www.wtae.com/news/the-furries-are-back-in-pittsburgh/34080492

PITTSBURGH —Downtown Pittsburgh will take another walk on the wild side with the annual Anthrocon this weekend.

The furries -- people who are fascinated with anthropomorphics -- arrived Thursday for their national convention at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. The event runs through Sunday.

VIDEO: Watch Sheldon Ingram's report from downtown

Anthrocon Chairman Samuel Conway says downtown has received his group with enthusiasm. "At lunch time, (people from) businesses come down and interact with us and it's like a big street party," Conway said. "It's fantastic."

While in town, many of the 5,000-plus visitors will stay dressed in full or partial animal costumes as they walk through the streets of the Golden Triangle.

Sometimes they're bombarded with requests to pose for pictures. Other times, people think they're weird.

"If they think we're weird, I suppose we are. This is not the type of thing you see every day," Conway said.

Anthrocon includes workshops, panel discussions, art exhibitions and vendors catering to fans of the human-like animal characters.

VisitPittsburgh estimates the convention has brought more than $34 million in direct spending to the city since it first arrived in 2006. Anthrocon has also raised more than $100,000 for local charities.

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Slideshow: Photos of furries around Pittsburgh
u local: Share your photos of furries

See a furry out and about? Take a photo and email it to ulocal@wtae.com or tap the u local button on the WTAE mobile

small slidesow
http://y108.cbslocal.com/photo-galleries/2011/06/26/feast-your-eyes-on-the-furries/#.VZ8_daKTIXk.twitter

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Been chatting with /u/introintroduction after seeing some interest in having a group of some sort for art buddies and the like. Tbh I've never really been in skype groups with random people, but I'm curious if having a group chat for art stuff is a thing people would want to do?

By art stuff, I genuinely don't even know what that would include. I'm just looking at this thread and wondering "hmm, should I make a skype group for people to lurk around in for art tips and chats and sharing and stuff?".

Is this a thing that would interest people, and is it a thing people have suggestions for? Cuz all I bring to the table is talking and critiquing and advice, but I'm friends with some people who would be good at art prompts and activities. And of course...regular chatter I guess.

SUGGEST

Edit: Intro: "I almost want to suggest this thing called Slack as opposed to skype" anyone familiar with the program besides him?

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Anthrocon's relations with the local Pittsburgh TV stations has come a very long way since 2006, when a reporter called it "Artho-Con"..
From KDKA - http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2015/07/09/furries-back-in-pittsburgh-for-4-day-anthrocon-convention/

And WPXI - http://www.wpxi.com/news/news/anthrocon-2015-makes-its-way-pittsburgh/nmwMB/