I would think that every image hosting site would have its share of creepy artwork. Even on DA I see creepy stuff. I just pay it no mind, disable searching for that stuff, and go on my merry way enjoying the good artwork and such... but I guess I'm not taking into account the fact that not everyone is as passive as I am.Duster wrote:I have to agree with Sleet on this one. A lot of things needs to change if FA is going to be something more than it currently is.Sleet wrote:To be fair, FA has a lot of creepy artwork on the main page even if the filter is on. I can see why it would turn people off. Not like it justifies being a jerk.
The furry fandom has one of the most vocal anti-fandoms, sadly. Sometimes people are just jerks.
Don't get me wrong though, several fantastic artists and writers have accounts on FA, which is one of the main reasons I visit the site.
I suppose you have a good point here... but it's not like the entire source of indecency is furry. Everything has its darker side. But with the surrealism and the inability of the general populace to accept that... I mean, not accepting it is fine, but why outright attack it?Silly Zealot wrote: [...]I know this is an extreme case, but it is reflected to some measure with most people, who, as I have previously stated, are not accustomed to such high levels of surrealism, since they only see animals at face value and never wonder about things like “What would it be like if there existed animal-like people?”
Also, another important factoid, and probably the most important one at that, on why the furry fandom has acquired such an ill reputation, is all the indecent media portrayed by it, as well as the insistence from the press to cover this darker side of the fandom. Some of the most trauma-inducing stuff I’ve seen stems from the furry fandom, but I digress.
With no disrespect intended, TarkaTarquol, I must say that I am, sincerely, a bit preoccupied for you for not taking into account such factors when it came to ask why so many people dislike the fandom. Remember: Anthropomorphic animal characters are completely fictional and therefore, most humans, who are more of the “bound to Earth” mentality, are not used to see them, especially outside children books and such.
...That's just the world, isn't it? If there's something out there, someone hates it. There doesn't have to be a good reason - some will hate just to hate. This short-sightedness just makes me lose a bit of faith in this world, but it can't be helped. Just try and stick with those who share similar mindsets and bypass everyone else. ^^;
That only works if they have a DA to begin with.Argent wrote:I'd personally refer people to Deviant Art, y'know.