Do You Consider Yourself a Furry?

zdflion96 · Post by **zdflion96** » Sun Jun 22, 2014 5:46 pm

Sorry guys, I'm not a furry. Yes, I love animals like almost everyone else, and I like some drawings w/animals I've seen around the Net, and I have like a "chart" xD with my favorite ones, but I'm very happy as a human!

But don't worry, I'm wide open to chat w/all of you, of course xD Shaking paws with my hand is very nice for me!

Nostson · Post by **Nostson** » Mon Jun 23, 2014 12:19 pm

Don't be sorry for not being Furry! It's your choice and if you're happy at a human, go ahead and be one!

*Shakes paws/hands*

Post by **Render** » Mon Jun 23, 2014 6:20 pm

Yeah, right. It's your own choice and whatever you define for yourself is fully okay. But just because you are human doesn't mean that you can't be a furry. But as mentioned, you have to decide it for yourself.

Post by **Sleet** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:36 am

zdflion96 wrote:I'm very happy as a human!

Me too! But I'm a furry because I like anthropomorphic animals.

zdflion96 · Post by **zdflion96** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 3:56 pm

Nostson wrote:Don't be sorry for not being Furry! It's your choice and if you're happy at a human, go ahead and be one! *Shakes paws/hands*

Thanks Nostson, well, I'm really happy by just being myself. Thanks a lot! *Shakes paws/hands*

Render wrote:Yeah, right. It's your own choice and whatever you define for yourself is fully okay. But just because you are human doesn't mean that you can't be a furry. But as mentioned, you have to decide it for yourself.

Yes, Render, that's right

It's just I really like who I am, but don't worry, I'll take that into account

Sleet wrote:
zdflion96 wrote:I'm very happy as a human!
Me too! But I'm a furry because I like anthropomorphic animals.

That's nice Sleet, of course all of us are happy 'cause we're humans

And I also like them, but you see

Again, I prefer being just myself

JeffCvt · Post by **JeffCvt** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 4:22 pm

zdflion96 wrote:Again, I prefer being just myself

While most people here identify as furry, not everyone does. I don't consider myself a furry simply because while I do enjoy things with anthro animals, I don't gain more enjoyment from it. I don't like or dislike it more than everything else.

Copper doesn't identify as furry either. It would be kinda hypocritical if we shunned you for not being a furry when some of the staff aren't. (Not that we would shun you anyway.

)

Post by **Sleet** » Fri Jun 27, 2014 2:02 pm

But being a furry isn't about not being yourself. Furries don't even all have fursonas.

zdflion96 · Post by **zdflion96** » Fri Jun 27, 2014 5:50 pm

Sleet wrote:But being a furry isn't about not being yourself. Furries don't even all have fursonas.

True

But... I feel better being who I am

tychoaussie · Post by **tychoaussie** » Wed Jul 02, 2014 9:47 am

Well, I changed my vote. I think I'll be furry on even months and non-furry on odd months.
That seems to make the most sense.

Post by **ArcWolf** » Wed Jul 02, 2014 2:13 pm

You made being a furry sound like a domestic court settlement.

Jacey · Post by **Jacey** » Wed Jul 02, 2014 3:40 pm

ArcWolf wrote:You made being a furry sound like a domestic court settlement.

You are hereby sentenced to be a Furry on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and every other Sunday?
Like that?

herobrineharry · Post by **herobrineharry** » Wed Jul 02, 2014 8:01 pm

0404 · Post by **0404** » Wed Jul 02, 2014 10:07 pm

This comic's been running for more than a decade. Rick's competitor(?) in "topwebcomics"
It looks pretty furry eh?

The author says it's manga.

Alright...

This game (Dust an elysian tail) was made by One man! It was under development for a decade and sold more than a million copies.

The author says it's furry

Both have two major main characters each in tone of sky blue and orange, one of em is a feline.. they both have tails and ears, but, huh?!
WU>>??!!
Where is the logic?

It's the author's say that makes his/her work furry or not. Not one of those "at this stage it is this and at this stage it's furry!"

I'm just saying this because my friend once tried to Make the line that separates furry and anthro.

Post by **ArcWolf** » Wed Jul 02, 2014 10:12 pm

Crimson wrote:
ArcWolf wrote:You made being a furry sound like a domestic court settlement.
You are hereby sentenced to be a Furry on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and every other Sunday?
Like that?

But I just wanted to play Star Fox...

Post by **Sleet** » Thu Jul 03, 2014 12:49 am

TwoKinds being manga doesn't mean it's not also furry.

Though I'd argue there's not much Japanese about its style.

Post by **ArcWolf** » Thu Jul 03, 2014 2:09 am

I tried reading Two-Kinds about a month ago.

It's very much like a Shonen Anime.
I don't like Shonen Anime.

That and the author found an excuse to get a female character to take her shirt off fairly early in the story.
It kinda read like a bad fan-fiction.

Post by **Sleet** » Thu Jul 03, 2014 10:48 am

It gets a bit better. It's not too indulgent most of the time.

deepskycyan · Post by **deepskycyan** » Thu Jul 03, 2014 11:03 am

The art gets better, that's for sure. The plot and characters still manage to be somewhat cliched and predictable.
Funny thing is, the artist claims its a pg comic, but really, its borderline NSFW. Characters are anatomically correctly drawn and yes, there is quite a bit of nudity. Inappropriate/mature topics and situations are often brought up too.
My other complaints include slow art development (unlike Rick), irregular update schedule, and too much fanservice.
It is by no means a bad comic, but I personally think its overrated.

JeffCvt · Post by **JeffCvt** » Thu Jul 03, 2014 6:26 pm

deepskycyan wrote:but I personally think its overrated.

I agree with this assessment.

The art does get a lot better from the beginning, but the story progression is SO SLOW. I understand that he probably wants to keep a lot of detail so he doesn't leave any plot holes (Or as few as possible), but I think he needs to either pick up the pace on his updates a bit, or start condensing the story in general (Just my opinion). I still think there is WAY too much we don't know for the comic being 10 years old. The only reason I still read it is because I like the ~~action scenes~~ I have it in my bookmarks bar so I sometimes see it and check since it does't hurt.

0404 · Post by **0404** » Thu Jul 03, 2014 7:38 pm

Sleet wrote:TwoKinds being manga doesn't mean it's not also furry.

Though I'd argue there's not much Japanese about its style.

I forget, I know that the author doesn't consider himself furry, but does he consider his work as a non furry work too?

It looked pretty anime-ish when it started.
It just changed...

I don't have much say about how it developed because I just read it all in a week. Same goes for Housepets. Read 50~90 strips in one sitting.

Is that a nerdier version of Housepets? XD JK
I found this great comic few days ago. Man this comic just suits me.

(BTW, seeing eye dog for a blind dog)

Cesco · Post by **Cesco** » Thu Jul 03, 2014 8:29 pm

What specific differences there can be between anthro characters and furry characters? Maybe the first ones are more human for appearance and behavior, while the second ones are more animal-like and can have a more cartoonish look? Can the only clothes make the difference?
When's so, TwoKinds comic may be considered anthro because of the look of some of the characters. The drawing style reminds of mangas.

texascat018 wrote:Is that a nerdier version of Housepets? XD JK
I found this great comic few days ago. Man this comic just suits me.

I found it too last night, it's really nice and enjoyable. Very good the draws! Amusing jokes, also if I don't get some of them because I don't know certain games very well. There are various similarities with Housepets!, indeed.
Those two Australian sheperds can well be Peanut's mates for gaming.

0404 · Post by **0404** » Thu Jul 03, 2014 8:41 pm

so who's up for a mash up fan art?
HP! + Savestate comic

Jacey · Post by **Jacey** » Thu Jul 03, 2014 8:53 pm

texascat018 wrote:so who's up for a mash up fan art?
HP! + Savestate comic

A gaming competition crossover?
and now I have another webcomic to read

Post by **ArcWolf** » Thu Jul 03, 2014 10:53 pm

SaveState

Thumbs up.

I enjoyed.

Hukley · Post by **Hukley** » Fri Jul 04, 2014 12:54 am

texascat018 wrote:
Sleet wrote:

Is that a nerdier version of Housepets? XD JK
I found this great comic few days ago. Man this comic just suits me.

(BTW, seeing eye dog for a blind dog)

Oh, I didn't know SaveState before

Thank you very much for showing this comic

(*add to my comic list*)

0404 · Post by **0404** » Fri Jul 04, 2014 11:04 am

I have no life, another furry comic here

http://www.awkward-aardwolf.com/comic/hi-izzi/

deepskycyan wrote:its a pg comic, but really, its borderline NSFW.... there is quite a bit of nudity. Inappropriate/mature topics and situations are often brought up too... and too much fanservice...

I think that describes a typical anime that isn't meant for the western TV channels...

and on TWC it is Pg-13.

Tim wrote:"I've been an artist for over 6 (More than 6, he just didn't update his bio) years, starting around the age of 14. The first anime I remember watching was My Neighbor Totoro. I decided to start drawing after I stumbled upon webcomics through a random web search. The first webcomic I read was Vet on the Net, and that lead to dozens of others.

I was inspired to write Twokinds after having experienced a lot of racial discrimination from kids at my school, who were predominently white. My writing skills at the time were not very good, but I still felt like I was doing something good by trying to create a good message through my writing. After struggling to create a book for a year, I decided making a comic might be a better option. After working at my art for several more years, I finally came out with Twokinds on October 22nd, 2003.

Today, I am a college student at Raymond Walters College, a part of the University of Cincinnati. I'm studying to become a Radiation therapist, while doing artwork on the side."

I think him being a Radiation therapist student doesn't help with the frequent updates.

deepskycyan · Post by **deepskycyan** » Sat Jul 05, 2014 12:05 am

Huh, that would explain it. Nice to know.
By the way, I think you meant "Tom" :3

Foxstar · Post by **Foxstar** » Sat Jul 05, 2014 1:10 pm

At this point, I've been in the fandom too long to not be a furry.

tychoaussie · Post by **tychoaussie** » Sat Jul 05, 2014 2:12 pm

Wow, this thread is gettin' good!

popcorn

0404 · Post by **0404** » Sat Jul 05, 2014 10:18 pm

would you like a slice of slices of something with that?
http://tapastic.com/episode/33644

http://tapastic.com/go_ccart/series

Short strips of Comics filled with light humors that will make you chuckle and smile

Post by **Hlaoroo** » Sun Jul 06, 2014 7:26 am

Just thought you all might like to see. Here's the latest picture of my fursona, Furrhan Blackwood.
This was drawn by Dragon-shadows of FurAffinity.

Foxstar · Post by **Foxstar** » Sun Jul 06, 2014 11:18 am

Guys, let's get back on topic. Showing off of art and other comics has it's place in the Media fourm.

Post by **Hlaoroo** » Sun Jul 06, 2014 11:23 am

Mine's relevant to the topic because it's my fursona which is what this thread is all about - fursonas and being furry.
I agree though. We were getting derailed a bit.

GameCobra · Post by **GameCobra** » Sun Jul 06, 2014 11:26 am

I have a fursona, but I don't consider myself a furry these days. I love mingling and talking others with similar interests in animals that I love, but I am proud to be born who I am.

My mother would turn red if she found out I wanted to be a real-life cat. Taste, but do not touch kinda deal, but I so enjoy the taste of a cat. X3

I also enjoy the idea of having a fursona because it represents what I want people to see me on the net. Cats are my favourite animals and any feline for that matter, next to Dragons.

Post by **Hlaoroo** » Sun Jul 06, 2014 11:44 am

GameCobra wrote: I also enjoy the idea of having a fursona because it represents what I want people to see me on the net.

That's why I have a fursona too. I know I'm not really a quoll. I'm fully human and I've no desire to be an animal, nor do I think I am one. Furrhan, my fursona, is just how I choose to represent myself online and Furrhan is, I believe, a close approximation for who I am as a person. I've heard it said that there are three types of fursonas - one that fully represents you, one that represents a part or aspect of you, and one that is who you want to be. Furrhan is the representative kind. There's a lot of me in him and by understanding him you could begin to understand me. I think it's impossible to sum up a human being in a few short words or sentences because we're much more complex than that but I think that fursonas, at least of the representative kind, are the way some of us as least try to do that as best we can.

On that note, does anyone think we ought to make a separate thread for discussing our fursonas? They do fall under the banner of "furry" but they are also their own topic in and of themselves and you can, as GC pointed out, have a fursona without actually being furry.

Jacey · Post by **Jacey** » Sun Jul 06, 2014 1:09 pm

If we did have a separate thread, I don't know how much traffic it would get and it might compete with this thread as is hlaoroo.

Macsen · Post by **Macsen** » Thu Jul 10, 2014 1:27 pm

texascat018 wrote:

Dude! I just discovered SaveState, too! It's like Housepets meets VG Cats.

Post by **Sleet** » Fri Jul 11, 2014 1:40 am

It's the kind of thing I want to like but honestly I don't enjoy it that much.

logo-writer-586 · Post by **logo-writer-586** » Thu Jul 24, 2014 10:56 am

DISCLAIMER: The following was my conception of furry people when I was a n00b

This conception changed some posts later, thanks to the enlightment of some people. It was for sure a big mistake I'll never make again

I'm not a furry, but I like animals. They fascinate me as I have them as the perfect system this world has.

Besides, what if I become an animal in my other life? What I think is that you're doing the same but a little too early.

Rare? How come?! Strange? Of course not!

And remember, on Babylon Gardens animals live together with humans. It could be the same here, but, for sure, you CAN buy your things and are citizens with full rights!

BE PROUD OF YOU!

(...and if that's not enough, check my brand new comic and keep calm if no HP! characters appear... They will

)

(Don't tell anyone, but we humans ARE animals, too!)

JeffCvt · Post by **JeffCvt** » Thu Jul 24, 2014 4:25 pm

I... I'm sorry, but I don't understand that at all Logo. You seem to be missing some information that would make it much easier to figure out exactly what you're trying to communicate.