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Okay everyone. Which one of you owns this vehicle? [x-post /r/shitty_car_mods, OP /u/roasterfotay]
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Furry mural page three! *purrs*
It's finally done! Sorry I took forever. About 32 furs in this! I might make a page four, right now I don't have enough requests for it, so feel free to comment your ref.:3 here comes the annoying part, typing all the usernames cx thanks everyone for your patience and participation! http://m.imgur.com/a/L2PZh
/u/frankwest21 B + C
/u/celliver A1
/u/wahots A5
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Stressed Furry Looking for Online Role-playing Suggestions
Dear Papa Bear (Great Name)
I really want to keep this short.
I do a lot of volunteering in my life when I'm not suited up and sadly over the last few years I've had devastation after devastation hit me.
My mom has a terminal illness, my dad left and is constantly smoking, I suffer from autism and I feel sad and depressed all the time.
I do a lot for people but don't feel nowadays that I can go on continuing to volunteer because I'm not having getting any "ME" time (time to myself) I also feel I've become more of a burden onto people, I have felt like not caring anymore because of how I've been treated.
One thing I would like to know is to try and make me happy, are there any role-play chatroom websites where anything can happen? (I just want to forget about the real world because of all the crap I put up with it).
Xoda Fox (age 25)
* * *
Dear Xoda,
Bear hugs to you, dear furry. You sound like a very giving soul, and that’s a wonderful thing. I can definitely see why you would feel burned out, and I’m sorry to hear about your parents, especially your mom. Sounds like dad is coping by not coping :(.
You are wise to recognize that some “me” time is a thing that everyone needs and it is not a selfish pursuit, either. When one is burned out, tired, unhealthy, one is of no use to anyone. You have to take care of yourself first, and then do what you can for others.
When taking care of yourself, please balance this pursuit by addressing your Four Aspects:
If any one of these aspects is suffering, it will affect the other three. You ask about role-play rooms. Indulging in a bit of escapism might help your mental and emotional health some by easing stress ... or not. Papabear doesn’t spend time in such chat rooms (I’m too busy, frankly), but I do know you have to be careful in them. I have heard complaints that people actually get in nasty, hurtful fights online, and that won’t help your stress at all. A lot of these rooms—especially when it comes to furry ones—involve sexual role-play, and I’m not sure you want to go there, either, or if you should. You might try, instead, an MMOG such as World of Warcraft, which I understand is very popular and you can spend many hours in such a virtual world. The danger there, too, is that you might become addicted to it and not spend time in the real world.
Instead, I would suggest you pursue a course of balancing your Four Aspects: 1) begin a regular exercise routine, which not only makes you healthier but also reduces stress, making sure to eat healthy, too; 2) exercise your mind by learning something new (e.g. take a class, learn a language, learn a new skill) or by playing games that make you think (e.g. online Jeopardy, crossword puzzles, math puzzles etc.); 3) emotional health—let’s get back to that one in a little bit; and 4) spiritual health: if you are a religious person, it’s time to readdress that part of your life (attend church or temple or mosque), or you might learn about other spiritual traditions, from Eastern faiths to shamanism to Wicca.
Back to emotional health. Normally, I would tell people that volunteer work would be a great way to uplift your spirits, but it seems you’re having some trouble there. Someone has been treating you poorly at one of the places you volunteer? What a shame :-( I can’t comment on that too deeply because I don’t know the circumstances, but perhaps your solution could be something as simple as finding a new cause for which to give your time? Some nonprofit organizations, sadly, are troubled by cliquish behavior or administrators with huge chips on their shoulders, and that can diminish the volunteer experience (boy, have I been there!). You can try something else, or even try something where you don’t interact as much with people (such as fostering a pet or service dog—you raise a dog for the first year to 16 months until they are ready to be trained as guide dogs).
Besides volunteer work, when it comes to emotional health, play and travel are helpful. And by play, you should really try something outdoors. Learn to fly a kite or go rollerblading or play basketball at a local gym. If you can travel, that is an excellent pursuit that can really help you emotionally, even if it is just going to an amusement park or miniature golf. You’re on the right track with your idea of adding some play time to your life, but, again, I’m not sure that immersing yourself in online role-play would be the wisest choice.
And, before I forget, how about reading a novel? People seem to forget these days that getting lost in a good book is a wonderful way to escape the troubles of mundane life. Pick up a book!
As a corollary to that, maybe try writing your own stories. That’s a way to escape, too. Or try art or music or textile arts. Another avocation that's very popular is gardening. There can be a lot of personal satisfaction in raising a beautiful flower garden or growing your own vegetables.
I’m sorry I can’t help you more with online RP chat rooms. Perhaps some of my readers could suggest safe and sane and fun places to explore in the virtual world. Hopefully, some will comment on your letter, but I hope some of my suggestions may help, as well. Too often these days it seems--to this old bear--that people turn to their electronic devices for comfort, but there's so much more to life than a glowing screen populated by digitized characters....
Hugs,
Papabear
I really want to keep this short.
I do a lot of volunteering in my life when I'm not suited up and sadly over the last few years I've had devastation after devastation hit me.
My mom has a terminal illness, my dad left and is constantly smoking, I suffer from autism and I feel sad and depressed all the time.
I do a lot for people but don't feel nowadays that I can go on continuing to volunteer because I'm not having getting any "ME" time (time to myself) I also feel I've become more of a burden onto people, I have felt like not caring anymore because of how I've been treated.
One thing I would like to know is to try and make me happy, are there any role-play chatroom websites where anything can happen? (I just want to forget about the real world because of all the crap I put up with it).
Xoda Fox (age 25)
* * *
Dear Xoda,
Bear hugs to you, dear furry. You sound like a very giving soul, and that’s a wonderful thing. I can definitely see why you would feel burned out, and I’m sorry to hear about your parents, especially your mom. Sounds like dad is coping by not coping :(.
You are wise to recognize that some “me” time is a thing that everyone needs and it is not a selfish pursuit, either. When one is burned out, tired, unhealthy, one is of no use to anyone. You have to take care of yourself first, and then do what you can for others.
When taking care of yourself, please balance this pursuit by addressing your Four Aspects:
- Your physical health
- Your mental health
- Your emotional health
- Your spiritual health
If any one of these aspects is suffering, it will affect the other three. You ask about role-play rooms. Indulging in a bit of escapism might help your mental and emotional health some by easing stress ... or not. Papabear doesn’t spend time in such chat rooms (I’m too busy, frankly), but I do know you have to be careful in them. I have heard complaints that people actually get in nasty, hurtful fights online, and that won’t help your stress at all. A lot of these rooms—especially when it comes to furry ones—involve sexual role-play, and I’m not sure you want to go there, either, or if you should. You might try, instead, an MMOG such as World of Warcraft, which I understand is very popular and you can spend many hours in such a virtual world. The danger there, too, is that you might become addicted to it and not spend time in the real world.
Instead, I would suggest you pursue a course of balancing your Four Aspects: 1) begin a regular exercise routine, which not only makes you healthier but also reduces stress, making sure to eat healthy, too; 2) exercise your mind by learning something new (e.g. take a class, learn a language, learn a new skill) or by playing games that make you think (e.g. online Jeopardy, crossword puzzles, math puzzles etc.); 3) emotional health—let’s get back to that one in a little bit; and 4) spiritual health: if you are a religious person, it’s time to readdress that part of your life (attend church or temple or mosque), or you might learn about other spiritual traditions, from Eastern faiths to shamanism to Wicca.
Back to emotional health. Normally, I would tell people that volunteer work would be a great way to uplift your spirits, but it seems you’re having some trouble there. Someone has been treating you poorly at one of the places you volunteer? What a shame :-( I can’t comment on that too deeply because I don’t know the circumstances, but perhaps your solution could be something as simple as finding a new cause for which to give your time? Some nonprofit organizations, sadly, are troubled by cliquish behavior or administrators with huge chips on their shoulders, and that can diminish the volunteer experience (boy, have I been there!). You can try something else, or even try something where you don’t interact as much with people (such as fostering a pet or service dog—you raise a dog for the first year to 16 months until they are ready to be trained as guide dogs).
Besides volunteer work, when it comes to emotional health, play and travel are helpful. And by play, you should really try something outdoors. Learn to fly a kite or go rollerblading or play basketball at a local gym. If you can travel, that is an excellent pursuit that can really help you emotionally, even if it is just going to an amusement park or miniature golf. You’re on the right track with your idea of adding some play time to your life, but, again, I’m not sure that immersing yourself in online role-play would be the wisest choice.
And, before I forget, how about reading a novel? People seem to forget these days that getting lost in a good book is a wonderful way to escape the troubles of mundane life. Pick up a book!
As a corollary to that, maybe try writing your own stories. That’s a way to escape, too. Or try art or music or textile arts. Another avocation that's very popular is gardening. There can be a lot of personal satisfaction in raising a beautiful flower garden or growing your own vegetables.
I’m sorry I can’t help you more with online RP chat rooms. Perhaps some of my readers could suggest safe and sane and fun places to explore in the virtual world. Hopefully, some will comment on your letter, but I hope some of my suggestions may help, as well. Too often these days it seems--to this old bear--that people turn to their electronic devices for comfort, but there's so much more to life than a glowing screen populated by digitized characters....
Hugs,
Papabear
What subtle pieces of furry flair do you wear?
Inspired by /u/LucianShadowpaw 's post. (Yes, I asked permission. :P )
What subtle pieces of furry flair do you wear or carry around? Something that you know is furry, or hints at your furriness, but that other people wouldn't recognize as so.
For example: I have my wolf necklace
submitted by TinyPotatoAttack[link] [66 comments]
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My introduction ?? ? ??
Hi, I draw a lot. I've recently started to draw furries since maybe 3 months ago. I've been lurking on this subreddit for awhile, and a few days ago I worked up the courage to post one of my doodles. It was generally well received, which made me really happy. I have really bad confidence in my art, which really sucks. The doodle I'm talking about was the tiger dressing for work. I also draw anime stuff because I'm weeaboo trash as well as furry trash.
I used to be in the furry community a few years ago, but then I drifted towards other stuff. But drawing furries has made me come back to this community, which is a really great one.
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submitted by Solaire__[link] [67 comments]
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For all you Comic Book Fans around here. This guy has assembled a HUGE list of almost every "Furry" Comic Book character. (Some on the list are mildly NSFW)
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My piece of subtle furry flair... :3
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GeneStorm: City in the Sky, by Paul Kidd – book review by Fred Patten.
Submitted by Fred Patten, Furry’s favorite historian and reviewer. GeneStorm: City in the Sky, by Paul Kidd Raleigh, NC, Lulu.com/Perth, Western Australia, Kitsune Press, May 2015, trade paperback $26.37 (420 pages), Kindle $7.99. This is based upon Kidd’s own new GeneStorm role-playing game, which seems to be similar to TSR/Wizards of the Coast’s 1978 […]
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Only Recently Started Posting Here, Thought I'd Say Hello!
I've been lurking for at least couple of months now and just started posting today, how are all of you :P
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Finished drawing Rhea, my gryphon! I sucked it up and decided to color her in digitally instead of with colored pencils :3
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Live Wire: Furries in Pittsburgh 2015
Here is an another article on WTAE-TV's website, about their coverage of the weekend's Anthrocon convention:
http://www.wtae.com/news/live-wire-furries-in-pittsburgh-2015/34059962
PITTSBURGH —WTAE Digital Producer Daisy Ruth will be taking us inside the Anthrocon convention this year and hang out with the Furries! You can follow along in our "Furries" Live Wire: http://wtae.tv/6010B8lfQ
Anthrocon, the convention for those fascinated with Anthropomorphics, returns to Pittsburgh July 9-12, 2015.
If you see a furry this weekend downtown, don’t be afraid to say hello to these people who may be a bit different than you. Ask (stress: ASK) for a selfie or photo with them, and send them in to WTAE using #WTAEfurries.
You can also share the "Furries" graphic below on your social media accounts...
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The business of the furry convention
Here is an article on WTAE.com (the website of Pittsburgh's WTAE-TV):
http://www.wtae.com/entertainment/the-business-of-the-furry-convention/34055236
It describes Anthrocon's impact on the local economy.
The business of the furry convention
Anthrocon estimated to bring in $5.7 million to Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH —One of the largest conventions to hit Pittsburgh is back this weekend, and it’s bringing a whole lot of business with it.
Anthrocon 2015 (also known as the furry convention) hits the David L. Lawrence Convention Center this weekend. Businesses downtown are already preparing for 6,000 fursuitted guests to arrive.
Visit Pittsburgh estimates that Anthrocon 2015 will bring in $5.7 million in direct spending to the city of Pittsburgh. The furries also collect donations for a local charity every year. This year’s is the Humane Society of Western PA.
Tom Martini, general manager of the Westin hotel, said Anthrocon is always the second or third largest convention for the hotel every year. Martini said there are around 2,300 rooms booked for Anthrocon this year.
The Pittsburgh Business Times stresses just how important the convention is for the area in the summer.
Last year, according to their book of lists, Anthrocon was the sixth largest convention in Pittsburgh, including destination events including the NCAA hockey championship and the Pittsburgh marathon.
“Anthrocon specifically, the furries, tend to be pretty social and get out into the neighborhood and frequent the restaurants and the bars in the area,” said Pittsburgh Business Times research director Ethan Lott. “From talking to them, those establishments expect to see increases in their businesses and they look forward to them coming to town.”
No one prepares quite like Fernando’s Café on Liberty Avenue, a short walk from the Convention Center.
At one time, Fernado’s was slated to close. Taking a look at the restaurant’s Facebook page, one finds that the furries are responsible for pulling owner Ali Budak and his business out of the recession.
The post on the page, shared from another Facebook user and titled “Furnandocon 2012” states that the furries came together back in 2012 and raised a total of $21,000 in donations to support this local Pittsburgh business.
“We have our regulars come in every other Friday, they’re from Pittsburgh,” said Budak, who was setting up his t-shirt and bowl stand when Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 arrived. “I just love them so much because they bring a lot of business here. They bring fun, they bring happiness, and they just bring the childhood out in us again.”
Budak is offering his “bowl special” to convention goers for $15, including a wrap, two slices of pizza, a drink, and chips. He says the lasagna wrap is the most popular thing of the furries.
Furryland Café also serve breakfast every morning at 7 for their furry friends.
“We turn this place, instead of Fernado’s, to Furryland Café, so we just work for them, for a whole week, we help them.”
Budak says he is going to have cooling stations all over the restaurant and outside, with cold water and big fans to help those who helped him.
If you see a furry this weekend downtown, don’t be afraid to say hello to these people who may be a bit different than you. Ask (stress: ASK) for a selfie or photo with them, and send them in to WTAE using #WTAEfurries. Stay tuned to the link to our LiveWire for everything furry this weekend.
http://www.wtae.com/entertainment/the-business-of-the-furry-convention/34055236
It describes Anthrocon's impact on the local economy.
The business of the furry convention
Anthrocon estimated to bring in $5.7 million to Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH —One of the largest conventions to hit Pittsburgh is back this weekend, and it’s bringing a whole lot of business with it.
Anthrocon 2015 (also known as the furry convention) hits the David L. Lawrence Convention Center this weekend. Businesses downtown are already preparing for 6,000 fursuitted guests to arrive.
Visit Pittsburgh estimates that Anthrocon 2015 will bring in $5.7 million in direct spending to the city of Pittsburgh. The furries also collect donations for a local charity every year. This year’s is the Humane Society of Western PA.
Tom Martini, general manager of the Westin hotel, said Anthrocon is always the second or third largest convention for the hotel every year. Martini said there are around 2,300 rooms booked for Anthrocon this year.
The Pittsburgh Business Times stresses just how important the convention is for the area in the summer.
Last year, according to their book of lists, Anthrocon was the sixth largest convention in Pittsburgh, including destination events including the NCAA hockey championship and the Pittsburgh marathon.
“Anthrocon specifically, the furries, tend to be pretty social and get out into the neighborhood and frequent the restaurants and the bars in the area,” said Pittsburgh Business Times research director Ethan Lott. “From talking to them, those establishments expect to see increases in their businesses and they look forward to them coming to town.”
No one prepares quite like Fernando’s Café on Liberty Avenue, a short walk from the Convention Center.
At one time, Fernado’s was slated to close. Taking a look at the restaurant’s Facebook page, one finds that the furries are responsible for pulling owner Ali Budak and his business out of the recession.
The post on the page, shared from another Facebook user and titled “Furnandocon 2012” states that the furries came together back in 2012 and raised a total of $21,000 in donations to support this local Pittsburgh business.
“We have our regulars come in every other Friday, they’re from Pittsburgh,” said Budak, who was setting up his t-shirt and bowl stand when Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 arrived. “I just love them so much because they bring a lot of business here. They bring fun, they bring happiness, and they just bring the childhood out in us again.”
Budak is offering his “bowl special” to convention goers for $15, including a wrap, two slices of pizza, a drink, and chips. He says the lasagna wrap is the most popular thing of the furries.
Furryland Café also serve breakfast every morning at 7 for their furry friends.
“We turn this place, instead of Fernado’s, to Furryland Café, so we just work for them, for a whole week, we help them.”
Budak says he is going to have cooling stations all over the restaurant and outside, with cold water and big fans to help those who helped him.
If you see a furry this weekend downtown, don’t be afraid to say hello to these people who may be a bit different than you. Ask (stress: ASK) for a selfie or photo with them, and send them in to WTAE using #WTAEfurries. Stay tuned to the link to our LiveWire for everything furry this weekend.
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