FurryMUCK

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'''FurryMUCK''' is the oldest and largest [[anthropomorphic]] [[MUCK]]. It is popular among the [[furry]] [[:Category:Community|community]], although also used by others. It is owned/operated by [[Furry Enterprises]], a collective organization of its [[wizard]]s and admins.
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*'''Addresses''':
**'''MUCK server:''' telnet://muck.furry.com:8888/ -> 66.154.101.42:8888
**'''Current website:''' http://www.furry.com/
**'''MUCK status LJ:''' http://www.livejournal.com/community/fm_status/
**'''FurryMUCK Webstation (old)''': http://www.furry.com/old_site/main.html
*'''Ran from/to''': August 1990 - current
*'''Motto''': ''The first 99 & 44/100 anthropomorphic/Furry TinyMu*''

== History ==

A pretty good [http://web.archive.org/web/20010506015528/http://felis.org/FurryHistory/ History of FurryMUCK] was prepared by [[Jahangiri]], covering 1990 to 2000:

[http://web.archive.org/web/20010822075822/felis.org/FurryHistory/1990.html 1990] - [http://web.archive.org/web/20010822080957/felis.org/FurryHistory/1991.html 91] - [http://web.archive.org/web/20010507124030/felis.org/FurryHistory/1992.html 92] - [http://web.archive.org/web/20020106192222/http://felis.org/FurryHistory/1993.html 93] - [http://web.archive.org/web/20010507161831/felis.org/FurryHistory/1994.html 94] - [http://web.archive.org/web/20010512024207/felis.org/FurryHistory/1995.html 95] - [http://web.archive.org/web/20010513150159/felis.org/FurryHistory/1996.html 96] - [http://web.archive.org/web/20010822083326/felis.org/FurryHistory/1997.html 97] - [http://web.archive.org/web/20010822083339/felis.org/FurryHistory/1998.html 98] - [http://web.archive.org/web/20010822083431/http://felis.org/FurryHistory/1999.html 99] - [http://web.archive.org/web/20020115214511/felis.org/FurryHistory/2000.html 2000] - [http://web.archive.org/web/20010528102855/felis.org/FurryHistory/maxcounts.html max user counts Sep 1992 - Dec 1997] - [http://web.archive.org/web/20020910210041/www.felis.org/FurryHistory/fs.html FurrySpace]

Here is a summary:
*'''August 1990''': FurryMUCK is founded at North Carolina State University when the previous idea (DisneyMUCK) fails to work out, with original wizards [[Drew]], his housemates [[Ashtoreth]], [[Shaterri]], [[Centaur]], and [[Erych]], [[Abigail]], [[Ryuuko]] and [[Bluemage]] - [[Revar]], [[Lynx]] and [[Tugrik]] arrive shortly after the launch
*'''Spring 1991''': FurryMUCK outgrows the resources and moves to the University of California at Irvine. [[Siegfried]] became a wizard, as did [[Lionman]], [[ArchTeryx]], [[Carelia]], and Tugrik; Erych left soon after, and Archteryx was dewizzed shortly after that.
*'''April 1991''': The original taxi, the Cafe Rose, and Lynx's truffel program are installed; 10,000 objects reached
*'''October 1991''': 20,000 objects reached
*'''November 1991''': FurryMUCK is forced to move to Carnegie-Mellon University (Shaterri's workplace) by the [http://web.archive.org/web/20010525221916/felis.org/FurryHistory/events.html actions] of a user called Bruce
*'''1992''': Helpstaff formed; Lynx, Revar, [[Mishael]], [[Kimi]] and [[Riss]] are made wizards, while Ashtoreth, Carelia, Lionman, and Siegfried resign - Revar resigns later in the year
*'''August 1992''': 50,000 objects reached
*'''September 1992''': FurryMUCK is deleted, but mostly restored from Revar's backups; relaunched at the University of Toronto with [[Chris Siebemann]] administering
*'''New Year's Day 1993''': The ''Quicksilver'' virus [http://web.archive.org/web/20020131214117/felis.org/FurryHistory/quicksilver.html written] by [[Targhan]] infects the MUCK, diverting all conversation to [[Yozduk]], who [http://groups-beta.google.com/group/rec.games.mud.tiny/browse_frm/thread/745b0a9bc8fbde93 posts the log] on rec.games.mud.tiny
*'''Spring 1993''': The ''[http://web.archive.org/web/20010921231202/felis.org/FurryHistory/rp.html Demons vs Angels]'' role-play takes place
*'''April 1993''': 75,000 objects reached
*'''Summer 1993''': A PG-13 rating is enforced in the Park
*'''October 1993''': [[S'A'Alis]] begins hosting FurryMUCK, becoming a wizard shortly afterwards
*'''March 1994''': [[Wikipedia:Wired|Wired]] publishes ''[http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/2.03/muds.html Johnny Manhattan Meets the Furry Muckers]'', and FurryMUCK gets a deluge of sex-seekers
*'''July 1994''': 100,000 objects reached
*'''Mid-1994''': [[Triggur]] is [http://web.archive.org/web/20010414091601/felis.org/FurryHistory/election.html elected] as Mayor of FurryMUCK
*'''1995''': Data corruption on the move to a new server causes FurryMUCK to finally implement proper backup procedures; Kimi retires from the wizcorp, [[Nightwind]] replaced her, and [[K'has]], [[O'Nara]] and [[Slipstream]] joined too, while [[AJWolf]] "acquires" the mayorality
*'''July 1995''': 125,000 objects reached
*'''Febuary 1996''': The passing of the [[Wikipedia:CDA|CDA]] causes FurryMUCK to implement age restrictions on certain areas for people below 18 years of age
*'''March 1996''': [[Vulpine]], one of several who has falsely declared his age to pass the restrictions [http://www.aclu.org/Privacy/Privacy.cfm?ID=13971&c=252 files an affidavit] with the [[Wikipedia:ACLU|ACLU]] - the [http://web.archive.org/web/20010922084928/felis.org/FurryHistory/vulpine.html result] was his permanent banning, after much [http://groups-beta.google.com/group/alt.fan.furry.muck/browse_frm/thread/e87267a9d5452397 discussion] on [[alt.fan.furry.muck]] and elsewhere
*'''November 1996''': [[Chip Unicorn]] and [[Points]] join as wizards at [[ConFurence]] '96, while [[Frang]] takes over as Mayor
*'''1997''': [[Mishael]] retires as wizard
*'''July 1997''': 175,000 objects reached
*'''October 1997''': [[Toast]] is elected as Mayor
*'''9 February 1998''': FurryMUCK records 500 simultaneous users
*'''June-August 1998''': Debate over the use of the [[wixxx]] flag ''pedophile'' causes it to be pulled and replaced with [[WhatIsz]]
*'''August 1998''': [[Inari]] is elected as Mayor
*'''31 October 1998''': FurryMUCK temporarily becomes FurryMORGUE, the last 99 & 44/100% gangrenous Furry TinyMu*
*'''February 1999''': [[Points]] and [[Slipstream]] retire from wizarding
*'''April 1999''': [[Brenda]] added to wizcorp as coder, while Riss is dewizzed due to lack of time, [http://web.archive.org/web/20010922175804/felis.org/FurryHistory/riss.html leaving amicably]
*'''11 April 1999''': FurryMUCK moves to a dedicated server
*'''June 1999''': [[Silent Red]] resigns as a wizard
*'''July 1999''': [[Aragh]] becomes a PR wizard
*'''June 1999''': [[Rosa de Stitches]] is [http://web.archive.org/web/20020116135210/felis.org/FurryHistory/announcement.html elected] Mayor, only to step down a few months later amidst controversy
*'''October 2000''': @shout is removed over age concerns and abuse

[[Image:Censor_14.png|right|FurryMUCK is generally PG-13 in public places]]
== Places ==

In general, all public areas of FurryMUCK are officially PG-13, although conversation has a habit of straying into more mature topics. Private areas, and areas specified for the purpose, may have a higher rating.

=== West Corner of the Park ===

The West Corner of the Park (''t park'') is the center of the FurryMUCK universe. New players appear from under the Bandstand in this corner of the park. It is also the location of the Bulleten Board. As a result, it is usually the most popular place on FurryMUCK.

:''[[West Corner of the Park]] is also a comic based around this location, and FurryMUCK in general.''

=== The Purple Nurple ===

The Purple Nurple (''t tpn'') is FurryMUCK's gay/lesbian/bisexual nightclub and meeting place, although straight people are welcome as well. It is owned and operated by [[Bohor]]. Above it lies the Nurple Apartments, a popular form of accommodation for those who can stand the heavy metal music that thumps up from below.

Beneath the Purple Nurple lie the cellars, the topic of several rumours - these are maintained by [[Cargo]].

=== [[Hermaphrodite]] Haven ===

The Hermaphrodite Haven (''t hh'') is a place for those of both genders to feel at home . . . where both means "both at once". Founded by [[Tulip]], it is now operated by [[Shadow]]. Most activity actually takes place in the clubhouse grounds, although there is a [[truth or dare]] room inside. Nearby is Lake Hermy, and adjacent to the Haven are the Hermaphrodite Estates, a set of strictly [[herm]]-only residences.

=== Libertyville Nude Beach ===

Libertyville Nude Beach (''t lnb'') is a hangout for those who wish to . . . well, hang-out.

=== [[The Emerald City Tavern]] ===

An adult rated area for casual discussion and socialisation. Similar to the West Corner of the Park, but with no conversational age limit. Maintained by [[Sorien]] and [[Cuprohastes]].

=== [[The Seventh Circle Of Hell]] ===

This is where all of you sick, perverted things will end up

== Programming ==
FurryMUCK offers two types of programming:
*[[MPI]], a [[Wikipedia:Lisp programming language|Lisp]]-based text-replacement language used by most regular players for simple scripts
*[[MUF]], typically used for more complex operations and to implement system [[action]]s - apprentice access typically granted on request

== Organization ==

FurryMUCK is run by its wizards, those responsible for keeping it up and running smoothly.

=== Current Wizards ===

*[[Drew]] - @age registration / Player Relations
*[[Tugrik]] - Site Administration / Builder Wizard / Quota
*[[Aragh]] - Player Relations / Character Creation
*[[Mishael]] - Assistant @age registration and character creation
*[[Lynx]] - Server Problems and Restarts
*[[Nightwind]] - MUF/MPI / Helpstaff / Idle Purges / @age assistant
*[[Shaterri]] - Player Relations
*[[K'has]] - Player Relations
*[[Chip_Unicorn]] - Player Relations
*[[Frang]] - Player Relations
*[[Lisa_Lynx]] - Player Relations

[[Revar]] is not a wizard, but is responsible for many of FurryMUCK's scripts and helps Tugrik with administration.

=== Previous Wizards ===

Players who are no longer wizards for one reason or another include:

*[[Centuar]] - Recycling
*[[S'a'alis]]: Character Creation / Site Adminstration (Oct 1993 - [http://www.flayrah.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=275 stepped down] Jul 2001)
*[[O'nara]]: Assistant to S'a'alis
*[[Silent Red]] (? - June 1999)
*[[Slipstream]]: MUF/MPI Asst. / Globals Maintenance (Nov 1996 - Feb 1999)
*[[Points]] (1995 - Feb 1999)
*[[Riss]] - MUF Wizard / Asst. Character Creation / Zombies (1992 - Apr 1999)
*[[Kimi]] (1992-5)
*[[Revar]] (1992)
*[[Archteryx]] (1991)
*[[Erych]] (1990-1)
'''''Note''': This list is probably incomplete.''

=== Mayors of FurryMUCK ===
FurryMUCK has historically also had a Mayor, typically [http://web.archive.org/web/20010414091601/felis.org/FurryHistory/election.html elected], although the mayorality has been known to pass hands for as much as $1.37, and little as the wag of a tail.

The post is almost entirely symbolic, the only responsibility of the Mayor being to change the currency. Toast [http://www.panix.com/~jpeterso/mayor/ explains]:

:''A good mayor changes the currency frequently, no less than every other day, RL permitting.''

Past Mayors and how they lost their title include:

* [[Triggur]] (mid-1994 to February 1995) - position bought out in a shady deal with [[Tugrik]]
* [[AJWolf]] (February 1995 to January 1996) - sold for loose change at [[ConFurence]] 7
* [[Frang]] (January 1996 - October 1997?) - lost in a corrupt election where the votes could be bought
* [[Toast]] (October 1997 - August 1998) - delivered to a god by material sacrifice
* [[Inari]] (August 1998 - July 2000?) - lost in a contentiuous election
* [[Rose de Stitches]] - (July 2000 - August 2000?) - dethroned after protests, Tugrik got annoyed and declared the Mayorality suspended

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