Are You A Furry?

Wanderer · Post by **Wanderer** » Sun Jan 15, 2012 11:10 pm

Seth wrote:I've always classified furries into two categories

I'm not wierd I'm just eccentric
everyone else is just a freak

I've found it works quite well

Which group do I belong to?

FlintTheSquirrel · Post by **FlintTheSquirrel** » Sun Jan 15, 2012 11:14 pm

I thought you said you were not one at all. Hehe. Anywho, not many are freaks so much as just livin a dream. Dare to be different? >:3

Seth · Post by **Seth** » Sun Jan 15, 2012 11:16 pm

FlintTheSquirrel wrote:I thought you said you were not one at all. Hehe. Anywho, not many are freaks so much as just livin a dream. Dare to be different? >:3

I don't recall saying that
I didn't really admit I was a furry until I started posting here so I may have said somethig to that effect before.

McFly · Post by **McFly** » Sun Jan 15, 2012 11:18 pm

Seth wrote:
FlintTheSquirrel wrote:I thought you said you were not one at all. Hehe. Anywho, not many are freaks so much as just livin a dream. Dare to be different? >:3
I don't recall saying that
I didn't really admit I was a furry until I started posting here so I may have said somethig to that effect before.

He was talking to Wanderer.

Seth · Post by **Seth** » Sun Jan 15, 2012 11:19 pm

sorry

Wanderer · Post by **Wanderer** » Sun Jan 15, 2012 11:21 pm

FlintTheSquirrel wrote:I thought you said you were not one at all. Hehe. Anywho, not many are freaks so much as just livin a dream. Dare to be different? >:3

Yeah I'm not really anything :I
I can be the outlier

KJOokami · Post by **KJOokami** » Sun Jan 15, 2012 11:22 pm

Seth wrote:
sorry

Yeeaah. You better be.

Mettlebird · Post by **Mettlebird** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 6:03 pm

I used to openly be a furry in real life. Then some of the people I told learned the...dark side to the fandom.

...

Long story short, I'm not totally open about my being a furry anymore. It's all thanks to the perverts of the fandom that people sometimes look down upon us as a whole.
*giggles* Those people became so paranoid around me. XD

Randomextra · Post by **Randomextra** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 2:19 am

Yeah i was always mesmerized by it (it being how it looks and everything like that). If i was one.... lone grey wolf?

Alastair · Post by **Alastair** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 4:12 pm

Randomextra wrote:Yeah i was always mesmerized by it (it being how it looks and everything like that). If i was one.... lone grey wolf?

So if your not furry, why do you have a species picked out already?

Randomextra · Post by **Randomextra** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 4:45 pm

Sorry meant as in having to choose favorite(probably should have worded that differently)

Alastair · Post by **Alastair** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 4:52 pm

Randomextra wrote:Sorry meant as in having to choose favorite(probably should have worded that differently)

Oh, okay. Haha! Nevermind then. ^-^

Construction Boots · Post by **Construction Boots** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 5:18 pm

Truth be told I find the idea to be neat and have given thought to wearing a fursuit. However I don't think could ever stand begin inside as I wouldn't be able to see or hear as good and that could lead to a panic attack.

KJOokami · Post by **KJOokami** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 5:19 pm

I used to be human... but then I took a furry to the heart.

Alastair · Post by **Alastair** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 5:26 pm

KJOokami wrote:I used to be human... but then I took a furry to the heart.

This thread changed you too, didn't it?

The Grey Wolverine · Post by **The Grey Wolverine** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 5:29 pm

KJOokami wrote:I used to be human... but then I took a furry to the heart.

No, just no. Never again.

Alastair · Post by **Alastair** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 5:39 pm

The Grey Wolverine wrote:
KJOokami wrote:I used to be human... but then I took a furry to the heart.
No, just no. Never again.

Haha! Yeah, I saw that. I wasn't even going to comment on it.

Okay... THIS is what I want right now...

KJOokami · Post by **KJOokami** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 5:40 pm

The Grey Wolverine wrote:No, just no. Never again.

KJOokami wrote:I used to be human... but then I took a furry to the heart.

Wanderer · Post by **Wanderer** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 5:41 pm

KJOokami wrote:I used to be human... but then I took a furry to the heart.

Please abstain from retrogressing to the primitive internet ways.

KJOokami · Post by **KJOokami** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 5:43 pm

This is precisely the reason I say things like that. People get so mad.

(Don't feed me.)

The Grey Wolverine · Post by **The Grey Wolverine** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 5:44 pm

You funny guy, I hug you last! *hugs everyone else*

Wanderer · Post by **Wanderer** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 5:45 pm

(Gives troll food as encouragement)

Post by **Dissension** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 6:04 pm

KJOokami wrote:This is precisely the reason I say things like that. People get so mad. :lol:

(Don't feed me.)

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Yes, I am a furry.

Mettlebird · Post by **Mettlebird** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 7:09 pm

I remember being taught by my one friend that 'furries are all freaks and *a few expletives* who ruin everything with' I'm just gonna say 'bad pictures.' I took that to heart and wanted nothing to do with the fandom.

Then I was properly introduced to the fandom. Well, here I am now!

And then I bothered him about it for labeling a whole group as a bunch of *a few expletives* and people who draw...stuff or...well, you know. I used myself as an example of a 'normal' furry. (Not that that's possible

)

He didn't get it and is still a hater. (Thank goodness I don't go to that school anymore~~~)

Alastair · Post by **Alastair** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 7:32 pm

Mettlebird wrote:I remember being taught by my one friend that 'furries are all freaks and *a few expletives* who ruin everything with' I'm just gonna say 'bad pictures.' I took that to heart and wanted nothing to do with the fandom.

Then I was properly introduced to the fandom. Well, here I am now!

And then I bothered him about it for labeling a whole group as a bunch of *a few expletives* and people who draw...stuff or...well, you know. I used myself as an example of a 'normal' furry. (Not that that's possible )

He didn't get it and is still a hater. (Thank goodness I don't go to that school anymore~~~)

There's good and bad things about the fandom, but there's good and bad things about a lot of stuff... I take in the good and avoid the bad to the best of my ability.

Medli · Post by **Medli** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 8:59 pm

I think I can say I am Furry, by now. Congratulations. Really, it's like all over me now. >:c
Not really. While I still think I'm a Furry(people call me that and I don't mind, also I have a 'sona and hang out with you guys, plus I like anthros obviously), I don't see it as bad thing. I don't get fursuiters though, especially in summer.

The Grey Wolverine · Post by **The Grey Wolverine** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 9:08 pm

Take the bad with the good.

Seth · Post by **Seth** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 9:10 pm

The Grey Wolverine wrote:Take the bad with the good.

exactly
if you're identify as furry you have to deal with sharing a fandom with some less than savory characters, no different than any other group.

Medli · Post by **Medli** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 9:15 pm

Medli wrote:I think I can say I am Furry, by now. Congratulations. Really, it's like all over me now. >:c
Not really. While I still think I'm a Furry(people call me that and I don't mind, also I have a 'sona and hang out with you guys, plus I like anthros obviously), I don't see it as bad thing. I don't get fursuiters though, especially in summer.

Missed that part, maybe? I just said I don't get fursuiters, as well. Don't get, not don't like o3o
Don't get because I can't even stand the mere thought of being in a full, closed suit. Isn't it way too hot, and doesn't the air get used up rather fast(as in you only get to breathe stale, damp air)? > n >

The Grey Wolverine · Post by **The Grey Wolverine** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 9:20 pm

I've heard its like wearing a couch.

Post by **Sleet** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 9:36 pm

It still looks like so much fun. People seem to get so happy around fursuits! Even those that don't immediately go up for a hug or a high five or whatever still seem pretty amused by it. I can't wait to get one years from now!

Randomextra · Post by **Randomextra** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 9:38 pm

I tried wearing a wolf costume for hallowen.. it was really hot and allergies made it worse, but being a furry still cool

The Grey Wolverine · Post by **The Grey Wolverine** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 9:45 pm

Sleet wrote:It still looks like so much fun. People seem to get so happy around fursuits! Even those that don't immediately go up for a hug or a high five or whatever still seem pretty amused by it. I can't wait to get one years from now!

Honestly, I would conciser getting one. I was just stating a relevant thing I had heard a few times. Still, they are really expensive, however, a starting wage for a union apprentice is $40 and hour. And at a nuclear power plant, you start out making $80+ and hour.

Seth · Post by **Seth** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 9:49 pm

Sleet wrote:It still looks like so much fun. People seem to get so happy around fursuits! Even those that don't immediately go up for a hug or a high five or whatever still seem pretty amused by it. I can't wait to get one years from now!

You're braver than me
Even if I wanted too I don't think I could stand the heat.

Post by **Sleet** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 10:05 pm

They say being shy isn't usually a concern; it's easy to just be the character when you're fursuiting. A lot of fursuiters take breaks, too, so they don't overheat.

The Grey Wolverine · Post by **The Grey Wolverine** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 10:08 pm

I wonder why? Really, that probably has to suck quite a bit.

Randomextra · Post by **Randomextra** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 10:09 pm

Thank goodness. At least it would be cooler in winter. summer...forget about it

The Grey Wolverine · Post by **The Grey Wolverine** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 10:17 pm

And with what Sleet said about being easier to be a character, its true. I was once part of a forum and ended up creating an alternate version of myself, complete with a history and stories. Mostly it was to try my hand at an anthology type story and it ended up going pretty well for a while. But I got tired of it after a year, and thus the reign of Chester 6 came to a close.

Randomextra · Post by **Randomextra** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 10:23 pm

Any tips for getting into character\making character?

Seth · Post by **Seth** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 10:26 pm

The Grey Wolverine wrote:And with what Sleet said about being easier to be a character, its true. I was once part of a forum and ended up creating an alternate version of myself, complete with a history and stories. Mostly it was to try my hand at an anthology type story and it ended up going pretty well for a while. But I got tired of it after a year, and thus the reign of Chester 6 came to a close.

I gotta disagree there
I really dont think I could maintain the typical furry character for any extended amount of time.

Randomextra wrote:Any tips for getting into character\making character?

When I make characters for the RP board I just take a facet(s) of my personality and magnify them.
Just take part of yourself and turn it up to 11
that's not hte only way to do it but if you're really stumped it's a pretty easy way to get started.

Do you consider yourself a furry?