Are You A Furry?

Post by **Sleet** » Tue Oct 01, 2013 10:28 am

Kyuubi Kitsune wrote:We don't tend to make as much noise as most social groups out there though. Not sure if its just statistically more frequent or just chance.
From what I have seen we do pretty well socially.

You don't? All my furry gatherings tend to be kinda loud!

Kyuunado · Post by **Kyuunado** » Tue Oct 01, 2013 10:46 am

You probably shouldn't page your friends from across town.

The loudest thing we do is Games and music.

Radio Blue Heart · Post by **Radio Blue Heart** » Tue Oct 01, 2013 11:44 am

We've been through this before...

The furries in London are very loud! And potentially dangerous in large numbers!

Kyuunado · Post by **Kyuunado** » Tue Oct 01, 2013 11:53 am

That wasn't me.
I don't know what you have heard but I deny everything.

TinFoilHats · Post by **TinFoilHats** » Tue Oct 01, 2013 12:58 pm

I can just imagine the guy talking on his phone:
"Yeah, John. Can I carpool with you? My car ran out of gas so I hOLY CRUDE!!!! STAMPEDE!!!!!"

matthew Wolf · Post by **matthew Wolf** » Tue Oct 01, 2013 2:56 pm

Radio Blue Heart wrote:We've been through this before...

The furries in London are very loud! And potentially dangerous in large numbers!

omg lol those furries msut have something against that one guy

Cesco · Post by **Cesco** » Tue Oct 01, 2013 3:43 pm

Radio Blue Heart wrote:We've been through this before...

The furries in London are very loud! And potentially dangerous in large numbers!

Really old video, I remember to have watched it in past, but it's still awesome and muffins and cookies funny to watch.

That's a classic prank, too.

Firenze · Post by **Firenze** » Tue Oct 01, 2013 4:02 pm

OH GAWD, I feel sorry for that poor old guy but that was absolutely hilarious!

And I'm pretty sure that having furry friends in real life can be tons of fun... or your worst nightmare! Youtube says otherwise. ;3

Silly Zealot · Post by **Silly Zealot** » Tue Oct 01, 2013 11:00 pm

The first time I saw that was in the form of this gif:

Sleet wrote:
Kyuubi Kitsune wrote:We don't tend to make as much noise as most social groups out there though. Not sure if its just statistically more frequent or just chance.
From what I have seen we do pretty well socially.
You don't? All my furry gatherings tend to be kinda loud!

I demand examples!

Post by **Sleet** » Wed Oct 02, 2013 12:25 am

Well one of them we had at a coffee shop involved someone dumping a bag of squeakers (the kinds that are put inside dog toys) onto the table. That didn't end well.

ShadowLightning · Post by **ShadowLightning** » Wed Oct 02, 2013 8:44 am

Silly Zealot wrote:The first time I saw that was in the form of this gif:

I don't know why but that gif is hilarious.

I'm so jealous of you guys having friends that are okay with you being a furry. I mentioned it once to one of my friends and they started teasing me about it. It wasn't even the funny kind of teasing.

I told them I was just kidding but my other friend knows I'm lying. He says it's okay, but I don't believe him.

Post by **Sleet** » Wed Oct 02, 2013 11:14 am

It's not really good to lie and say you were just kidding. I'd have told them it's not cool to tease people like that and just walked away.

Firenze · Post by **Firenze** » Wed Oct 02, 2013 11:38 am

I agree with Sleet, but it's not wise to advertise it either. If that person really is your friend, then he/she should have been a little more mindful about their actions or at least apologize to ya. But don't let stuff like that discourage ya; just be yourself and keep your head up.

Silly Zealot · Post by **Silly Zealot** » Thu Oct 03, 2013 2:40 pm

Sleet wrote:It's not really good to lie and say you were just kidding. I'd have told them it's not cool to tease people like that and just walked away.

I strongly disagree- no.. I ABSOLUTELY HATE the idea of walking away from someone simply because they are teasing you: I'm not ashamed to say that I've been on both ends of the deal and I can fully assure you that walking away makes people realise that they touched a sore spot, as well as making them think their insult caused a big burn and people who walk away can't stand the heat.
Simply tuning out and thinking about something else does solve things a bit, however!
There is AB-SO-LU-TE-LY nothing that hurts trolls more than not recieving a response of any kind!
You could also just punch them if you think you can take them, though!

Firenze · Post by **Firenze** » Thu Oct 03, 2013 4:51 pm

Well no. I completely understand what your'e trying to say, but sometimes it's best to choose your fights wisely. Plus if you choose to stay and argue with that person, you're pretty much giving your bullies the false impression that all furries are extremely vulnerable when they're teased even though you're just trying to defend your ground. I know it's a cowardly tactic, but it's better to not instigate any arguments that can tarnish the reputation of the entire community.

Post by **Obbl** » Thu Oct 03, 2013 9:59 pm

Silly Zealot wrote:
Sleet wrote:It's not really good to lie and say you were just kidding. I'd have told them it's not cool to tease people like that and just walked away.
I strongly disagree- no.. I ABSOLUTELY HATE the idea of walking away from someone simply because they are teasing you: I'm not ashamed to say that I've been on both ends of the deal and I can fully assure you that walking away makes people realise that they touched a sore spot, as well as making them think their insult caused a big burn and people who walk away can't stand the heat.
Simply tuning out and thinking about something else does solve things a bit, however!
There is AB-SO-LU-TE-LY nothing that hurts trolls more than not recieving a response of any kind!
You could also just punch them if you think you can take them, though!

If they are supposed to be your friends, making it known that you won't tolerate their carp before leaving can actually be rather effective. If it's a random troll, then yeah, pick your fights* wisely, but always be confident in your choice.
*as a mod I do not condone violence... except when your friend "accidentally" eats your lunch, then it's ON

Silly Zealot · Post by **Silly Zealot** » Fri Oct 04, 2013 3:05 am

Firenze wrote:Well no. I completely understand what your'e trying to say, but sometimes it's best to choose your fights wisely. Plus if you choose to stay and argue with that person, you're pretty much giving your bullies the false impression that all furries are extremely vulnerable when they're teased even though you're just trying to defend your ground. I know it's a cowardly tactic, but it's better to not instigate any arguments that can tarnish the reputation of the entire community.

That's why I said one should "tune out".
To explain it: Have you ever got tired of what someone is talking or babbling about, but leaving or telling them to shut up is innefective and/or innapropiate? The solution is simple: Think about something else and let your mind wander while your body just stands there, posing as if you were still listening.
Sometimes, if you calculate that you can get away with it, you can tune out until suddenly, you notice that the other folk has gone silent, expecting a reply, and then say "Hmm? What?" See what happens then! : P

Post by **Hlaoroo** » Fri Oct 04, 2013 3:20 am

Oh, I've done that before. I usually tend to be able to bluff my way out of it.

I haven't told any of my friends or family that I'm furry but I haven't exactly hidden it either. They all know that I still enjoy animation, animals and anthros and that I follow several web comics but I think they just think I'm immature...

Silly Zealot · Post by **Silly Zealot** » Fri Oct 04, 2013 3:42 am

Hlaoroo wrote:Oh, I've done that before. I usually tend to be able to bluff my way out of it.

I haven't told any of my friends or family that I'm furry but I haven't exactly hidden it either. They all know that I still enjoy animation, animals and anthros and that I follow several web comics but I think they just think I'm immature...

I don't blame them. I like drawings of people-like animals and I myself think I'm acting like a baby!
Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to drink my soda bottle and take a nap!

Post by **Sleet** » Fri Oct 04, 2013 10:31 am

Hlaoroo wrote:Oh, I've done that before. I usually tend to be able to bluff my way out of it.

I haven't told any of my friends or family that I'm furry but I haven't exactly hidden it either. They all know that I still enjoy animation, animals and anthros and that I follow several web comics but I think they just think I'm immature...

Knowing that you're a furry won't really change that anyway.

Macsen · Post by **Macsen** » Fri Oct 04, 2013 11:47 am

My parents are okay with me being a furry. They liken it to Fritz the Cat. Which is actually kind of fitting in my case.

They can't wrap their heads around me being a brony, though.

TinFoilHats · Post by **TinFoilHats** » Fri Oct 04, 2013 1:09 pm

So I was looking on the facebook page for ToTheFuture.org(which is like a charity foundation for Michael J. Fox) because I got my picture taken with the Delorean at the Edmonton Expo this Sunday. And as I was skimming the pictures, I found this fluffy looking canine

Post by **Hlaoroo** » Fri Oct 04, 2013 1:12 pm

Sleet wrote:
Hlaoroo wrote:Oh, I've done that before. I usually tend to be able to bluff my way out of it.

I haven't told any of my friends or family that I'm furry but I haven't exactly hidden it either. They all know that I still enjoy animation, animals and anthros and that I follow several web comics but I think they just think I'm immature...
Knowing that you're a furry won't really change that anyway.

True. They'll probably just think I'm even more so.

Kyuunado · Post by **Kyuunado** » Fri Oct 04, 2013 1:13 pm

If my family did notice I am a furry they don't seem to care none.

And is that you in the fur suit or just a coincidence you happened to come across?

TinFoilHats · Post by **TinFoilHats** » Fri Oct 04, 2013 2:55 pm

No, that's not me. That's just some random person.

matthew Wolf · Post by **matthew Wolf** » Fri Oct 04, 2013 3:23 pm

omg lol theres even the pink hover bored and it actually has a flux capaciter ...... ugh i sound like a nerd X3

Argent · Post by **Argent** » Fri Oct 04, 2013 3:34 pm

TinFoilHats wrote:So I was looking on the facebook page for ToTheFuture.org(which is like a charity foundation for Michael J. Fox) because I got my picture taken with the Delorean at the Edmonton Expo this Sunday. And as I was skimming the pictures, I found this fluffy looking canine

That's a big dog.

matthew Wolf · Post by **matthew Wolf** » Fri Oct 04, 2013 3:50 pm

ShadowLightning wrote:
Silly Zealot wrote:The first time I saw that was in the form of this gif:

I don't know why but that gif is hilarious.

I'm so jealous of you guys having friends that are okay with you being a furry. I mentioned it once to one of my friends and they started teasing me about it. It wasn't even the funny kind of teasing. I told them I was just kidding but my other friend knows I'm lying. He says it's okay, but I don't believe him.

well i dont know if my perents know or not thay have seen that i like housepsets and vg cats but i dont think thay thought much of it i also said i once wanted to dress as starfox for hollowean or starwolf but changed my mind and said i just wanted to be a werewlof she said what made you change your mind i said i dont know why? then she said do you still want a tail with your costume i saide sure i think she also said she might make me wolf ears sooo idk if thay know or not i do have at least 50 anthro and furry art on my 3ds camera maybe someday il just leave it out for them to see it idk

i even wear a dogtag neklas that has a wolf on it at least everyday

Kyuunado · Post by **Kyuunado** » Fri Oct 04, 2013 4:29 pm

Dog tags? Cool, where'd you get them?

matthew Wolf · Post by **matthew Wolf** » Sat Oct 05, 2013 5:20 pm

not like what you on a dogs collar but its a chain necklas its has the japhinese symbol for wolf on it ... i got it onnline but i cant remember where

0404 · Post by **0404** » Sat Oct 05, 2013 6:02 pm

ShadowLightning wrote: I'm so jealous of you guys having friends that are okay with you being a furry. I mentioned it once to one of my friends and they started teasing me about it. It wasn't even the funny kind of teasing. I told them I was just kidding but my other friend knows I'm lying. He says it's okay, but I don't believe him.

THAT's what I had to go through . I know it's harsh. I can be good at slithering through stuff but for this case, it wasn't easy.
Here's my super badly written story about a conflict between me and my friends....

http://www.housepetscomic.com/forums/vi ... 08#p436008

Sleet wrote:It's not really good to lie and say you were just kidding. I'd have told them it's not cool to tease people like that and just walked away.

This is the best way to go I believe, but sometimes, Sleet's method doesn't work.. sadly. Only if his, (or her? ummm) method worked, the story would have been more peaceful.

I do not take violence as my first option but last. And as much as I do like law stuff, I try my best to conform it. but I think what I did was the one of the er, best way to keep my friends and dignity of each other.

Post by **Sleet** » Sat Oct 05, 2013 10:53 pm

matthew Wolf wrote:not like what you on a dogs collar but its a chain necklas its has the japhinese symbol for wolf on it ... i got it onnline but i cant remember where

Meanwhile I have an actual dog collar. It even says "SLEET" on the tag! ^_^

Firenze · Post by **Firenze** » Sun Oct 06, 2013 1:41 am

Aww, I'm rather envious of your findings, you guys! It beats having a plain piece of string wrapped around your neck. Dx

Also that's quite the story you got there, texascat. Glad to hear that you got a good ending... although taking down your friend did seem way over the top to make a point. Fortunately there was snow to cushion the fall.

Kyuunado · Post by **Kyuunado** » Sun Oct 06, 2013 1:46 am

I want a necklace holding a glass Orange ball with the Kanji for Fox on it. Sadly the only way is Japan.

I don't think people want to tease me about being a furry, Probably because my character fits me perfectly and I may chomp them.

matthew Wolf · Post by **matthew Wolf** » Sun Oct 06, 2013 1:35 pm

oh now i remember my dogtag necklas was a kanji dogtag to it has a tribal wolf on it i think i got it from ebay

Firenze · Post by **Firenze** » Sun Oct 06, 2013 4:57 pm

I wouldn't be surprised if you were like that, Kyuubi.

And that's sounds like a pretty awesome wolf tag. =3 Surprisingly a lot of people have easily mistaken my favorite animal for wolves even though it's actually raccoons. So lately I've been constantly receiving wolf-related gifts from them and the misconception continues. It's pretty hilarious when I have to correct them though.

Silly Zealot · Post by **Silly Zealot** » Mon Oct 07, 2013 12:44 am

Guys wearing animal collars and tags? Blackmail time!

Firenze wrote:And that's sounds like a pretty awesome wolf tag. =3 Surprisingly a lot of people have easily mistaken my favorite animal for wolves even though it's actually raccoons. So lately I've been constantly receiving wolf-related gifts from them and the misconception continues. It's pretty hilarious when I have to correct them though.

If they give you a wolf, I recommend going along with it!

Macsen · Post by **Macsen** » Mon Oct 07, 2013 9:37 am

Argent wrote:That's a big dog.

DeLoreans are smaller than you think.

TinFoilHats · Post by **TinFoilHats** » Mon Oct 07, 2013 10:20 am

Does anyone know of any clean furry podcasts I can add to my iPod. I found one, WagzTail 2.0, but the download wouldn't work for some reason.

ShadowLightning · Post by **ShadowLightning** » Tue Oct 08, 2013 7:24 am

I wanna wear animal ears for Halloween. No reason other than for fun. And a tail. I wanna wear that too. But I don't think my mom/dad approve of me wearing things like that. Especially at my age...

Do you consider yourself a furry?