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Hey. I'm bored. I thought I'd write something. Something about posts and internet words I see all the time. All. The. Time. There are probably 5 being started right now. They go something like this.

"Blah Blah should tell friends am furry?"

"How will people react?"

"Afraid of screenshot on phone because people will be scared of me being furry?" Etc.

Now then. I have been a furry for a while. Like since Yerf was around, and Anthrocon was still in Philadelphia. I have a picture of fursiuters on my desktop at work. I talk to strangers when I'm at con. I helped convinced my mother to sew handbags for suiters. Long story short, I have talked to a lot of people about being a furry. I thought I would share some of the more amusing reactions (And encourage others the share!) I have gotten talking about, and being, furry. If only to put everyone's mind at ease.

In Reno, at BLFC, talking to a woman who was probably in her mid 70s:

Her: "What the heck is going on here?"

Me: "It's an art convention. Lots of artists and like minded folk getting together to celebrate animal related media and dance and party."

Her:"It's so colorful. If I was younger I would want a suit like that one (I believe it was one of the angel dragons)"

At my job, a construction site in California after I suited all night for Halloween at a downtown event.

Grumpy Super Conservative Coworker: I was at the downtowm market last night and there were some great costumes. My granddaughter was just in love with this giant purple cat thing. There was a whole group of animal people. I thought it was pretty wild.

Me, after bringing up the picture on my phone: "These guys? I'm the one on the right, the purple cat is my friend. She made that suit."

GSCC: "Really? That's you? Why?"

Me: "Theres a big group of people. "furries" is kind of the vernaculation. It's about art and having fun."

GSCC: "Huh. Would have never guessed."

And this post is already long in the tooth. My point is Furries are awesome and people generally don't care about them or think they are cool so don't worry so much!

And share your cool stories!

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I have recently done two things: Watched a video about a 10 year old committing suicide due to bullying, and told my story about talking someone out of suicide in high school. I believe there is not enough being done in educational communities for those who are having suicidal thoughts. More often than not, the thoughts are dismissed as attention grabbers or jokes, and aren't looked into.

I don't want anyone going through a bad time and feeling like they don't have anyone to talk to. I can't handle sitting on the side. I really... I can't. I've had too many friends go through serious clinical depression, and I've had enough with the helplessness they feel.

Listen. I'm not here to preach. I'm not here to beg for attention. But seriously, if anyone here needs someone to talk to please let me know. Send me a message. I'll give you my Skype. I'll talk. I'll talk as long as you need to talk. And I'll listen. I'll listen as long as you need me to listen. It's fine. It's okay.

I know I can't do much about this situation and I know this isn't directly related to furries, but I really needed to get this out to someone. I'm sick of seeing people get hurt because no one will listen.

And if any of you have depression, or have thought suicide in the past or present, please talk to someone. It can be a professional or it can be someone like me. It doesn't matter. Just talk.

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We had special guest, Dalan, on our show tonight to talk to us about the podiobooks, and a variety of other topics. Take a load off and listen to the Fangs and Fonts crew stir to pot(pourri).

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Ep 41 – Podiobooks and Potpourri - We had special guest, Dalan, on our show tonight to talk to us about the podiobooks, and a variety of other topics. Take a load off and listen to the Fangs and Fonts crew stir to pot(pourri). Send us feedback: podcast@fangsandfonts.com Twitter: [...]

Just made an account last night on Furfling and there doesn't seem to be a lot of action on it. Most guys in my area have blank profiles. A few looked promising but there seems to be issues with reading messages, even your own sent messages, if you don't pay for the premium account.

Also, what's with their word filtering? I tried using the work 'husky' in my bio and got something like '*****ky' when I posted it.

Is there something better out there?

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If yes, what did you dream? Did you meet your fursona or became it? If not, what would you want to dream about?

Answering my own questions: no, unfortunately... What I would like to dream about would be becoming my fursona, flying like Superman and having other super powers because why not? I want to know what you all fuzzbuts dreamed and/or want to dream!! Nice sleep!! : D

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Savrin gives a brief update to the world of KnotCast. Also included, the retail story sample of Summerhill. Got $4 a month to spare? Support the show! www.patreon.com/knotcast Episode 282 - Quickie

honestly I really only started to get involved in this furdom because my girlfriend is a Massive Furry and encouraged me to be more confident and actually draw out my fursona.

so here she is!! she's a 5'1" bunny and she's awful and I'm awful. And uncreative! her name is just Angel. I only really started working on her today, so I just wanted to see what you guys think about what I have so far!

the quality is kind of bad, sorry! both in the art and picture sense. http://imgur.com/2ZiHW48

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submitted by Oppenheimlich
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Hello All! I am currently in a situation that I have little information about and would like to seek out your assistance. My (29F) youngest brother (16M) recently admitted to me that he is homosexual and a furry. Now, we come from an extremely conservative family and I am the only one he has admitted this to. I love my brother and do not judge him in any way, if he is happy then I am happy for him.

My question is, what exactly does being a furry entail? What are some things I need to know so that I can be more understanding of what he is going through? I expect that once anyone else in the family finds out, there will be a shitstorm. I want to be able to defend my brother and both help him to be comfortable with who he is while attempting to stop the hatred and ignorance that will come his way.

Any advice and knowledge would be helpful. I want to add that my concern is more for understanding what being a furry means. As far as him admitted he is homosexual - that is not a concern as my best friend is gay and has provided me with a great deal of assistance in that department. Thank you for your time and help.

tl;dr: My little brother admitted to me that he is both homosexual and a furry. I would like to be more supportive but am unsure how to go about doing so. Advice needed.

Edit Thank you to all of you who have helped me to understand this unique situation with my little brother. You guys/gals are amazing people and so understanding. I wish all of you the best and hope that you find the support and love you need. If you don't have that, consider me one of your biggest supporters!! Thank you so much.

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