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Oh hello there. Allow me to welcome you into our third edition of ensnared, your weekly fix of mistruth and lies, published by the publishing arm of the furluminati happy fun /r/furry synergy and apocalypse presentation society. As your ever humble editor, I would like to thank you for your positive response to the publication so far. However, I couldn't do this alone. I believe you have already met our eager health, economics and science correspondent, but allow me to start off this issue by introducing all the good folks (and indescribably evil and twisted folks) who make Ensnared tick. They are in no particular order (other than who I like the most) :

• Amon Botolf, cheif editor

• Joe "Joe" Joeson, our political correspondent, and by far the best deer this side of the Atlantic (when we say that we mean our main office for tax purposes, which is in the artic. Anyone saying its just a tent, and everyone else works in the other office, shame on you)

• John miles, science & health and economics (he took over that role after the previous incumbent became a communist, and moved to the USSR, presumably though some sort of time machine

• Ellen Ballettime, business and Eldrich magic.

• Dr M.T liar, our resident psychological reporter and education correspondent

• ELI!!!, our oft troubled rabbit who also acts as technological correspondent

• sparkleshark powerbark, our culture and entertainment correspondent (she also is the only one who has the keys to the attic. We do not know what she keeps in their)

In addition to this main lineup, we have also got 'volunteers' from the local community, who agreed to help after we tied them up in the basement and force fed them cookies because they love our paper.

• the cowardly fox a random foxcoon that defintley isn't a fugitive, PR and cheif of secret police

• Ringgar, HR and snuggle synergistics

• cyanfootedferret, head of values and director of better

• Phelix, our resident receptionist and helicopter hygenist.

• intro introduction, cheif of swagtastic masks and pixel artz

• nonfreethinkingcomic, thought crime detection and suppression, also leader of the furry inquisition

• noahgoldfox, chief of having a misleading name, and putting latex suits on everything

• scruffy, the janitor and table construction specialist

• Fisk Velox, our intern who needed to lie low for a while. He should be gone once he has singlehandedly killed every member of the government gained enough experience working in media.

All these workers will receive the industry standard of pay: 15 reddit silver per year (with exclusion of cyan footed ferret, who will receive a CD containing 2 hours of incoherent mumbling interspersed with screaming)

And now the rambling preamble Is complete, we at last give you the disclaimer:

warning: nothing in this post is true. it is full of half remembered events and blatant lies. we apologise if anything in this turns out to be any way correct .

wagon stolen by inept criminals

A shocking crime has emerged! It seems a group of furs, led by the infamous trickster and counter revolutionary trotskyist toona66666666, stole the wagon belonging to the /r/furry ukulele band and window repair company. Once on this 'bandwagon' they proceeded to ask random people to sak them questions, as well as asking each other. This is despite a perfectly serviceable bus service, /r/furryAMA being available for all your butt Lego capacity needs. This editor humbly urges you to use it, or face removal of your eyelids and spleen with a rusting butter knife mild disappointment from your fellow furs.

zootopia picture released

as ya probably saw, it seems Disney has decided to grace our most humble selves with a look at the upcoming feature length non interactive video game zootopia, which is a fox tripping up a bunny. This is obviously a reference to racism and sexism, the smile on the foxes face showing that it is OK. This is obviously a message from THE ESTABLISHMENT, who want to suppress us all! So I say rise up! Defeat the forces of evil, before they subject us to tyranny - SpS power-bark

FALLOUT 4! EHMAHGAWD!!!

whoa! Fallout 4! It's been announced! Recently! In a trailer! Released by bethesdasoft Montreal! For those that don't know its a video game! It will be set in 1920's Alaska! It's gonna be awesome! - ELI!!

We thank you for reading this, and leave you with our existential question of the week: what colour are my underpants?

Amon Botolf

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Yeah, we all know foxes and otters are sluts!

What stereotypes do you hold about certain animals? What stereotypes do other people hold about your species?

Is there any truth to these stereotypes? :D

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Hi Papabear, 

I am 23 year old bisexual man. Ever since I was 13 I was attracted to older men. My very first porno I found was of two hairy men, and since then that's what I primarily like to look at. I would fantasize about having a mature man (primarily in his 40's or older) as a lover. Believe me I have no idea where it stems from. I have grown up in a decent home with a wonderful family, and yet I feel weird because I am the only person I know who would rather be with older men.

Recently I have been getting into dating apps in order to meet people, and as a result I met a nice older man who lives in my hometown. At first I was nervous about meeting him, but it turned out to be a wonderful time for both of us. We couldn't risk going out so we would meet at his place to hook up whenever I could get free time.

Well a few days ago my parents found out I was dating him. They were mortified that I was giving myself away to an older man and that I shouldn't do it. Now I admit I rushed into having sex without really thinking. I guess I got so excited to finally meet my type of guy that I got carried away. As a result we stopped seeing each other. 

Now my question is, is it really wrong for me to date older men? As wrong as it might seem to other people, it doesn't change how I feel, but honestly I'm not sure if it is just a sexual fantasy or something more. 

Thanks for taking the time to read this

Scaley (age 23)

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Dear Scaley,

Wrong? Let’s try putting it this way: if most people like chocolate ice cream but a few prefer strawberry, are they wrong for liking a different flavor? It’s the same thing here: it’s just a matter of preference. Some people like younger partners, some the same age, and some older. In our youth-worshipping culture, the tendency is for many people to like young people. They tend to have more energy (including in bed, but not always) and have the physical attributes that people are supposed to desire (smooth skin, full head of hair, and don’t talk about their operations LOL...). But there’s a lot to be said for older guys, too. In fact, in this bear’s opinion, a lot more. Older men have been around the block and have more experience, which generally means they have more to talk about that’s interesting (and have more skill in the bedroom). They tend to be more financially stable and have better jobs (these are generalizations, of course). And for many young gay men, older guys can represent stability, a father figure (especially appealing for those who might have lacked one in their lives), and can be a mentor, which has a tremendous calming effect in our confusing world.

You and I actually share the preference for older guys (which might sound funny to you coming from a 49-year-old bear, but I still prefer men in their 40s and upwards, if that’s not TMI—for one thing, they can grow beards better LOL, kidding).

To the point: no, it’s not wrong for you. That’s what you like, and that’s fine. At 23, you are old enough to decide for yourself. I hope, actually, it isn’t too late for you to get back together with this guy you met. Sounds like you had a great time together and he’s a nice guy. So what’s so wrong about that? And, anyway, why are you worried about what your parents are saying? You’re 23 years old! Are you still living with them? Time to get your life in gear, cut the apron strings, and live your life as you see fit!

Questions: why couldn’t you “risk going out”? Is he closeted? Also, you state you are bisexual. Are you sure? You seem pretty obsessed with men. Do you still feel attracted to women? As a bisexual, you certainly can be monogamous to a man (or woman) if you choose and be perfectly fine, but you should make sure what you really want in a partner and that your partner understands who you are before taking a relationship to the next level. These are things to consider, as well as—if you get really serious—the issue of what happens in later life when your older mate starts having health issues and, probably, will pass away before you do. 

Perhaps you rushed in a little fast, but not necessarily. Sometimes the sparks fly quickly and we end up finding someone great for us sooner than expected. 

Whatever your decision, make it your decision and not your parents’ decision.

Good luck!

Papabear

I feel like I need to dedicate myself to something big over the summer and that will be by making a furry video game for everyone! I just have one big problem and that's that I am having a lot of trouble making the pixel art for it... if you want this to happen I am going to need some help!

NOTICE: I am currently on vaction for the whole month of June, but I am currently story boarding and attempting to make some of the pixel art (so far I am failing)

EDIT1: I have now come to a sudden realization that this will take a long time to finish. For everyone's information, the game's art style will most likely be like Broforces but even more basic probably (sorry).

EDIT2: I will still be incorporating some complex pixelated drawings for stuff like dialogue and maybe even some comic/cutsceene pictures. Again, still on vacation and am a noob at pixel art so it will be awhile. But you what they say? "Walls are meant to be broken down"

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Beige is the opposite of colorful.  Beigists are enemies of fun: A dull, dogmatic, unoriginal person who uses stale language and platitudes, and disregards the eccentric, daring, decadent, or unusual; a humorless bourgeois. One who lacks charm, joie de vivre, blitheness, or self-expression. A bland, banal person. There’s nothing wrong with being average.  The problem is the “-ism”. […]

I've found this furry subreddit, and been browsing it (and reddit itself) lately, and both wanted to say hi and commend everyone here. It's the best parts of the fandom, the community aspect, the warmth and happiness and caring that I see all over this board, just feels me with so many huggles. Just all of them.

I also wanted to introduce myself, because I hope to be posting lots here. :3 I am Zannheim (aka blindey. My reddit name used to be blindey but I stupidly didn't attach an email to it and lost it, so there's that). I am a grey blind clydesdale with a black mane, tail and hooves. I play the violin to keep eldrich abominations at bay, and am quite studious.

As for my other self, I'm a 25 year old recent graduate from the University of Houston - Clear Lake, with a degree in psychology, seeking higher scholarship. I love videogames, scifi, card and board games, and tabletop RPGs. I have a big interest in science, transhumanism, rationality, cooking, and cuddles.

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Good morning! I just realized I don't remember checking the sub yesterday! I was super busy and it just didn't happen :3

So then I thought, well how often are people actually here? And now here I am asking! :)

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Getting It Done: What Determines a Writing Quota?

by Franklin Leo

 

Writing is hard, and even for the experienced, it continues to be difficult. Whether it’s editing or drafting, there’s always a point when we find ourselves unable to move forward simply because time is such a huge issue.

I’ve instructed and tutored writing to college students for a few years, and I have only recently started to come out more as a furry author, but the number one thing that I hear from other writers or hopeful-writers is that there’s too much going on in their life.

Stephen King says in his memoir On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft that it’s best for one to get around 1,000 words a day down and written into some piece he or she’s working on. That alone is around four pages, and to some, the idea of doing so much so soon comes off like a triathlon equal to NaNoWriMo.

What matters, however, is that you get something down — anything down. Students tell me that they could only get a paragraph written. In college, that’s quite a bit, I tell them. Some often tell me that they could only get a sentence or two down because they had to do some reading. That’s okay as well. Reading and writing go together. You simply can’t do one without the other, I say.

I also tell them that some days, it’s okay to write more than other days. Some days, it’s okay to write nothing. What’s important is to discipline and let yourself write as much as you can, understand that there is no punishment for writing too little, and being there for yourself when you need it. Writing is part therapy and part communication. Try to write as much as you can, but also allow yourself the freedom that the work demands.

Personally, I stand by the 1,000 word quota, simply because it works for me. I enjoy it, I get good enough results from it, and it makes me feel accomplished. Have I ever questioned my own methods? Of course. Working as a writer is like working as your own personal trainer at the gym. You need to know how much, when, and in what way to push yourself. I continue to keep my quota going as long as I can, but with work and class (as well as different stories going on at the same time in my head), it’s just impossible to do everything that I wish.

What works? Again, it really depends. For someone, writing a couple of sentences before bed can be enough to get him or her going until the next day. For others, they may feel that 2,000 words a day is worthy of any acknowledgement. Working with others, as well, forces you to work as much as you can; several times, I’ve had other writers tell me that I’m just not writing enough, which is nice because they hold me accountable when I myself am unable to do so. Beating yourself up about it, however, is something a writer should never do. By changing writing into something that you have to do rather than what you get to do, you ultimately take the fun out of it. You ruin your chance of wanting to return to a story because it honestly gripped you. For a writer at any level, that there is the kiss of death, whiskers and all.

My students come to me every day when I’m in my school’s lab, and I get to hear how they enjoy writing now because they realize it’s not work — it’s fun when they allow for it.

That’s all you can ever do. Allow for it, and be proud of those moments when you do. That there will build you a quota and keep you pressing forward amidst a hectic schedule and series of setbacks.

 

I've been thinking more often recently about how everything from people or artists to less tangible things like content and trends become popular. For many in the furry fandom, it's their main goal as they crave the attention. For others, it's part of a means to an end - useful, but not entirely necessary. Obviously, there's no foolproof formula for becoming "popufur" (and even if there was, it probably wouldn't work for long as everyone starts to use it and nobody stands out) - a lot of it ultimately comes down to doing the right thing in the right place at the right time.

Becoming popular is simple, in theory: be likable and memorable. Being likable is straightforward - give people what they want, show people things they enjoy seeing and tell them what they want to hear... Being memorable is easier said than done. When you're competing to stand out and make an impact on people, you're competing with everything else that can be seen or heard. Granted, most of those things aren't actively looking for someone's attention, but sometimes a scenic view is far more memorable than a reply in a message board. Whether it's artistic style or flair, a certain attitude, particular mannerisms, something else completely or a combination of the above, something that make you stand out will you more memorable. However, it might not be something that most people (including yourself) like. Don't force yourself to be something or do things that (you think) other people want you to do.

As for being in the right place and time, persistence pays off. This part is mostly down to luck, so give yourself the best opportunities possible to get noticed - stay visible, but not obnoxiously so. You don't have to be right in someone's face to be seen (literally - in real life, or metaphorically - online). Doing everything you can to be seen might get you noticed, but only as a flash in the pan. Instead, don't try to force or rush it - a good reputation takes much longer to build than a bad one.

Be yourself, do what you want to do. Find your place to belong. Find your audience. Find your friends. Be happy, and help others in your own way. You might get lucky and be known by more people than you'll even meet in your life... or you might only reach a handful of others who are willing to listen to anything you say, get to know you well and be there to help when times are rough. Neither is a bad thing unless you're setting (unreasonably) lofty goals for yourself - at which point, you need to take a step back and reconsider what you have and what you want.

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