Furry discussion thread

[Splashee 28,563]

I am not a furry. I am trying to figure out what being a furry means, and if furries prefer anthropomorphic animals over humans, etc?

[Jesse Terrence 2,968]

1 minute ago, Onion Splash said:

I am not a furry. I am trying to figure out what being a furry means, and if furries prefer anthropomorphic animals over humans, etc?

Don't stare into the abyss for too long, or you'll end up with an inflatation and diapers fetish.

[Splashee 28,563]

I have a difficult time watching the movie Space Jam, as well as Sonic SatAM. Difficult means I am noticing things that is difficult to not notice. Does that make me a furry? Just wondering? 

[Jesse Terrence 2,968]

9 minutes ago, Onion Splash said:

I have a difficult time watching the movie Space Jam, as well as Sonic SatAM. Difficult means I am noticing things that is difficult to not notice. Does that make me a furry? Just wondering? 

Keep it together, soldier. Don't give into their oversexualized animals.

[Splashee 28,563]

1 minute ago, Jesse Terrence said:

Keep it together, soldier. Don't give into their oversexualized animals.

I don't mean it that way.

It is not them against me. I am interested in character design, and there is lots to be learned from this, how people see certain things.

Of course I cannot just become interested in fetishes such as diaper wearing, feet and toes, or pregnant bellies. But I can somewhat respect people for liking odd things, because I like odd things too!

[Jesse Terrence 2,968]

2 minutes ago, Onion Splash said:

I don't mean it that way.

It is not them against me. I am interested in character design, and there is lots to be learned from this, how people see certain things.

Of course I cannot just become interested in fetishes such as diaper wearing, feet and toes, or pregnant bellies. But I can somewhat respect people for liking odd things, because I like odd things too!

Designwise, is ok. I mean, after all, is nothing but art (as for space jam and sonic sotm).

Honestly, there are many artistic choices interesting on anthro art. And liking some anthro doesn't make you a furry.

Remember, while all furry is anthro, not all anthro is furry.

[Nsxile 26,895]

Tbh, I wouldn't have become a brony without furries, or at least a specific journal post by one of them linking to a video (which was either made private or taken down quite a while ago) that lead me to discover FIM back in 2011. Imo, they're pretty cool, even though I personally wouldn't call myself one.

On 7/19/2020 at 12:12 AM, Jesse Terrence said:

Don't stare into the abyss for too long, or you'll end up with an inflatation and diapers fetish.

Ha. I had the latter before I stared into the abyss and have never gained the former while continuously staring into the abyss.  Viewing a certain image/images related to a specific thing, does not mean you'll end up liking that specific thing. 

[Jesse Terrence 2,968]

1 hour ago, Nsxile 🔥🐲 said:

Tbh, I wouldn't have become a brony without furries, or at least a specific journal post by one of them linking to a video (which was either made private or taken down quite a while ago) that lead me to discover FIM back in 2011. Imo, they're pretty cool, even though I personally wouldn't call myself one.

Ha. I had the latter before I stared into the abyss and have never gained the former while continuously staring into the abyss.  Viewing a certain image/images related to a specific thing, does not mean you'll end up liking that specific thing. 

What's up with furries and diapers?

Also, what I meant by "staring into the abyss" is hanging with that fandom rather than just looking at their fetish art.

[Stardust 641]

9 minutes ago, Jesse Terrence said:

What's up with furries and diapers?

Also, what I meant by "staring into the abyss" is hanging with that fandom rather than just looking at their fetish art.

Baby furs? Yeah some people like that sorta thing pretending to be young and that. Outside the fandom too lol. As long as it isn't Rainfurrest oof that is bad stuff. 

[zerox 1,100]

Most furries are probably okay people. First time I came across furries was in 2005/06 when I googled swat kats and if you might have guessed I got furry porn/yiff when clicked on the pictures tab. I was what the fuck is this? I wasn't even aware that porn based on children's cartoons existed.

I do have somewhat of an issue with otherkin people. I can't even understand how people can actually believe that they are dragons, werewolves, werecats...etc. Yeah I have seen people go into details explaning how and why they aren't humans but actually mythical creatures. I don't hate on them or anything but I somehow wish that I don't come across them as I don't think I could have a meaningful conversation with them.

Edited July 20, 2020 by zerox

[Jesse Terrence 2,968]

6 minutes ago, zerox said:

Most furries are probably okay people. First time I came across furries was in 2005/06 when I googled swat kats and if you might have guessed I got furry porn/yiff when clicked on the pictures tab. I was what the fuck is this? I wasn't even aware that porn based on children's cartoons existed.

I do have somewhat of an issue with otherkin people. I can't even understand how people can actually believe that they are dragons, werewolves, werecats...etc. Yeah I have seen people go into details explaning how and why they aren't humans but actually mythical creatures. I don't hate on them or anything but I somehow wish that I don't come across them as I don't think I could have a meaningful conversation with them.

I totally get you. I guess "species disphorya" should be an actual psychiatric condition

I myself grew bitter on furries because they were witch hunting bronies and I was target of such activities back in 2011-2014. The saddest part was that my very own friends from such a fandom started the harassment against me.

So, personally, I don't have too much trust on that fandom.

I'm actually wondering why 2 out of 3 poll options are pro-furry and there's none of disliking, instead just one of awkwardness.

[Splashee 28,563]

7 hours ago, Jesse Terrence said:

diapers

The more you say that word, the more I am getting interested! 

Advertising at its best! 

[Jesse Terrence 2,968]

1 minute ago, Onion Splash said:

The more you say that word, the more I am getting interested! 

Advertising at its best! 

Sweet mother of Luna! What have I done?!

Diaper diaper diaper diaper diaper diaper diaper

[Gaines 1,220]

On 7/18/2020 at 6:10 PM, Onion Splash said:

I am not a furry. I am trying to figure out what being a furry means, and if furries prefer anthropomorphic animals over humans, etc?

There is no settled definition of a furry yet and I don't think there ever will be. Some people define a furry as someone who finds ((mostly cartoon) anthropomorphic) animals attractive. However, as I recently stated, there's a difference between a normal furry and being into bestiality. Meanwhile, others define a furry as being interested in the concept and creating arts expressing said interest. However, one can draw anthropomorphic animals without being a furry themselves. Because of the continuous confusion and debate about the definition of a furry, I believe everyone is allowed to have their own definitions that may morph overtime.

[Splashee 28,563]

1 minute ago, Gaines said:

There is no settled definition of a furry yet and I don't think there ever will be. Some people define a furry as someone who finds ((mostly cartoon) anthropomorphic) animals attractive. However, as I recently stated, there's a difference between a normal furry and being into bestiality. Meanwhile, others define a furry as being interested in the concept and creating arts expressing said interest. However, one can draw anthropomorphic animals without being a furry themselves. Because of the continuous confusion and debate about the definition of a furry, I believe everyone is allowed to have their own definitions that may morph overtime.

Thanks!

Yeah, I don't think I am a furry yet. I do see the attraction in some designs, while others disgust me. I am at least willing to accept that there are many furries out there, some very nice ones!

[Adorable Lovestar 243]

I've never distinguished furries from bronies in any way.

[Nsxile 26,895]

On 7/20/2020 at 4:58 PM, Jesse Terrence said:

What's up with furries and diapers?

That question makes it sound like its purely a furry thing. If you think it's only furries that are into it, and not others in different fandoms (like our own) and outside of fandoms, all I have to say is

On 7/20/2020 at 4:58 PM, Jesse Terrence said:

Also, what I meant by "staring into the abyss" is hanging with that fandom rather than just looking at their fetish art.

"Staring into the abyss" doesn't really sound like "hanging with that fandom" (which I haven't really - the only furry I met IRL also happened to be a brony) - but yeah, I thought you meant the latter tbh.

[Splashee 28,563]

36 minutes ago, Nsxile 🔥🐲 said:

That question makes it sound like its purely a furry thing. If you think it's only furries that are into it, and not others in different fandoms (like our own) and outside of fandoms, all I have to say is

"Staring into the abyss" doesn't really sound like "hanging with that fandom" (which I haven't really - the only furry I met IRL also happened to be a brony) - but yeah, I thought you meant the latter tbh.

I am pretty sure I was the one asking about dipers, you see, @Jesse Terrence is an expert on dipers  he knows everything about the web and its treasures

[Jesse Terrence 2,968]

1 hour ago, Splashee® said:

I am pretty sure I was the one asking about dipers, you see, @Jesse Terrence is an expert on dipers  he knows everything about the web and its treasures

I would rather leave my past digging dirt behind.

[Splashee 28,563]

I just noticed this thread is old. I thought Furry was a new thing in the Brony community. 

[Jesse Terrence 2,968]

They've been a constant blight. Honestly, I prefered when they were witch hunting us instead of joining our ranks.

13 minutes ago, Splashee® said:

I just noticed this thread is old. I thought Furry was a new thing in the Brony community. 

 

[Pastel Heart 6,466]

I am a furry~ AMA

I have a fursona, am acquainted with other furries and have been on and off with the community since as far back as I can remember. I'm practically a ghost though, no connections besides an artist I know 

14 minutes ago, Splashee® said:

I just noticed this thread is old. I thought Furry was a new thing in the Brony community. 

Are you kidding?! This entire series has been furry bait from the get go, nyahaha. Tbh that had a hand in drawing me in

[Splashee 28,563]

48 minutes ago, Pastel Heart said:

 

Are you kidding?! This entire series has been furry bait from the get go, nyahaha. Tbh that had a hand in drawing me in

Well, sortof. I was thinking about the BronyCon documentary by Jenny Nicolson, and how she said the only thing left in the Brony fandom ... Well, it was kinda rude.

I know Furries have existed, at least since SatAM, which almost kinda made me a Furry... Heh. Nah, but the first Princess Sally though, it is the eyes... 

[Codelyy 1,286]

A few of my friends want me to become a furry and I'm kinda surprised I've never been committed to the idea before. Truth be told... I'm not exactly sure about the exact definition of furry as everyone seems to have a different definition. I've always assumed it was a desire to be an anthropomorphic animal and have animal like traits which I would of totally loved as a kid. I 100% wanted to be a werewolf as a kid! The whole idea has always interested me though I've never gone along with it. I'd say I'm far more of a furry now after seeing BNA as I'd 100% be a beastman! I'd pay.

I think the only thing I'm kinda iffy about with furries is the whole fursuit thing. I have nothing against them and I can see why people like them but they just look... weird to me. Though people in costumes has always made me anxious for some reason. I think it's one of the reasons why I doubt I'd go to a furry convention (which my friends really want me to do with them). Though I am 21 so I can likely deal with it xD

I've slowly started to expose myself to more of the furry fandom over Twitter and stuff, and I can slowly feel that desire to wanna turn into a werewolf come back 

[Thuja 3,659]

Since I have more of an idea of what my fursona is, I kinda want to try sculpting his head out with clay just so I can properly draw his damned antlers.  My fursona is a Predatory Elk, I just call him that because he has sharp teeth.  I got the idea from one of the furry artists on tumblr that I follow who draws predatory deer and I was scrolling through their art and was like, What if it was E L K? ooooo...  I love elks so it works out lol.