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A '''babyfur''' is a member of the [[furry fandom]] who enjoys CP and pedobear. They may also be an Adult Baby and/or [[Wikipedia:HOLYSHITWTF?!|Diaper Lover]] (collectively known as AB/DLs), or is otherwise involved in [[Wikipedia:Infantilism|Infantilism]]. There are many different types of furs in the babyfur community, each focusing on different aspects and roles. Like [[furry]] in general, babyfur culture involves a good amount of [[role-playing]] (either light or heavy), both online and in the real world.

The community has been growing more and more popular since the mid- to late 90's. While the community itself is still part of the furry fandom as a whole, it is large enough to present sufficient leaders, politics and drama to give the community a nearly independent feel to it.

Role playing babyfurs will most often take on the role of a furry character in his/her infancy or childhood. Common roleplaying themes include "cute" [[clothing]] (onesies, footy pajamas, overalls, diapers) and a child's environment such as a nursery or day care center, complete with cribs, high chairs and babyish decor. A few babyfurs lucky enough to afford the privacy and devotion will set up adult nurseries to role play as children in real life. A sexual subset of this type of roleplaying is known as [[ageplay]].

[[Image:Rieva-little.JPG|thumb|350px|right|Babyfurs in a Nutshell.<br\>Art by [[LoupGarou]] [http://us-p.vclart.net/vcl/Artists/LoupGarou], character by [[Rieva]]]]

==Terminology==
===Babyfur roles===
There are a few sub-groups within the babyfur community which are often described with the following terminology :

*'''Babyfur''' : Used to describe the group as a whole, however, specifically it referrers to someone that roleplays as younger, up to the human equivalent of toddler age, characters. Baby paraphernalia is most likely to be involved for this group and role played speech is often either in gibberish or very basic speech.
*'''Lilfur (littlefur, kidfur)''' : This is a person that roleplays as a child character. Characters identified as lilfurs tend to between their toddler and teen ages. Diaper and other baby paraphernalia may or may not be involved. Role played speech is usually more refined at this point, but still somewhat juvenile.
*'''Diaperfur''' : This is a person that roleplays as an adult character that still either requires or choose to wear diapers. Role played speech and actions are consistent with an adult. The person may also roleplay an adult character that is mentally regressed back to a younger state, but still has an adult physical form.
*'''Sissyfur''' : This is commonly misunderstood as a person that roleplays a [[male]] character, either adult or child, that is forced to dress and act as a young [[female]] character. Truthfully, a sissyfur is anyone, male or female, that enjoys regression leaning toward a very feminized and sissified look and attitude.
*'''Caretaker''' : As the name suggests these are the people that roleplay caretaker characters, a 'mommy' or 'daddy' figure for other babyfurs.

Many people don't identify with one single group, but can change roles depending on the situation and who they are interacting with. It's also not uncommon for complex lineages (for example siblings, parents, etc) to be set up among other babyfurs so that roles can be defined.

==Definition of AB/DLs==
These are general non-furry terms but are useful to understand in this context.

*'''Adult Baby''' (AB) : A person that enjoys regressing back to being a baby. Beyond regressing using physical or environmental changes (such as diapers, clothing, and settings), they also mentally regress, taking the mentality of a baby. These are the equivalent to 'babyfurs' or 'lilfurs' when crossed with [[furry]]. Teenagers who are Adult Babies will sometimes refer to themselves as Teen Babies (TBs).

*'''Diaper Lover''' (DL) : A person that enjoys regressing back to being a baby, but limits the regressing to an environmental change (such as wearing diapers or using baby paraphernalia). These people, unlike AB's, will usually not regress physically (adopting a baby form) or mentally. These tend to be the equivalent of 'diaperfurs' in the babyfur community. For some DLs, but not all of them, there is a fetish connection to the diapers and baby play. They will sometimes take the submissive role to a caretaker in sexual play, and the caretaker will take a dominant role.

*'''Infantilist''' : Essentially, [[Wikipedia:infantilism|infantilism]] regards any person who enjoys regressing to the mental age of an infant or toddler, and may or may not involve diapers and other baby paraphernalia.

==Baby things (and why)==
From the Adult Baby (AB) angle of AB/DL, regressing individuals prefer to behave and be treated as much like a baby or toddler as possible. To do so successfully achieves in many babyfurs a comforting, secure or blissful feeling. Various paraphrenalia help to satisfy these preferences:

===Clothing===
Many babyfurs enjoy wearing all sorts of clothing. Some say the cuter it looks, the better it is. Such articles of clothing include the following :
*[[Wikipedia:Overalls|Overalls]]
*[[Wikipedia:Shortalls|Shortalls]]
*[[Wikipedia:Booties|Booties]]
*[[Wikipedia:Dresses|Dresses]]
*[[Wikipedia:Onesie|Onesies]]
*[[Wikipedia:Pajamas|Pajamas]]
*[[Wikipedia:Pants|Pants]]
*[[Wikipedia:Footed sleepers|Footed sleepers]]
*[[Wikipedia:Mittens|Mittens]]
*[[Wikipedia:Bows|Bows]]

Many male babyfurs find they enjoy being dressed as little girls as well, and are sometimes called ''sissyfurs''. The classic baby bonnet (seen frequently in certain [[Looney Toons]] episodes) is not very common among babyfurs, which might be attributed to the fact that modern society doesn't find real babies wearing them either.

===Plushies and toys===
Just like clothing, interacting with [[plush toy|plushies]] and toys is very contributive to the cub experience. Toys range in age from baby toys to toy cars and action figures. As long as cubs get to interact with one another though, toys are not always the focus in a roleplay.

===Objects===
A toddler's life is not complete without many of the following items. Many babyfurs use these objects in online roleplay and would love to be able to use them in the real world :
*Cribs
*Walkers
*Strollers
*High chairs
*Car seats
*Booster seats
*Pacifiers
*Baby bottles
*Sippy cups
*Talcum powder
*Bubble baths

In addition to physical objects, some babyfurs also find a keen interest in actions like [[wikipedia:blowing a raspberry|blowing a raspberry]], being held, or watching old television shows that are no longer available on TV. Many old children's shows such as 80's and early 90's cartoons on [[Wikipedia:Nickelodeon|Nickelodeon]] were the same shows some babyfurs watched when they were little, and reminiscing about them leaves a nostalgic warmth.

===Diaper usage (and why)===
Diapers are an item frequently used while "cubbing out". Like other aspects of babyfur, this can be done in the virtual world, the real world, or both. There are many babyfurs, however, that while they will wear diapers in online roles, do not in real life. Many babyfurs will wear diapers in real life for a feeling of security and comfort, but will not use them for their intended purpose. At the other end of the spectrum, there are some babyfurs that, either by choice or by necessity, wear and use diapers all the time.

Why babyfurs wear, and possibly use, diapers in the real world is varied. For some, they are forced to wear them because of a medical condition and have no choice in the manner. These people have often blended their real life situation with their furry persona. For others, it is a way they can regress into their [[fursona|furry persona]]'s age. Some others see the diapers as a connection to their furry persona, paralleling a [[tail]] or [[fursuit]] in the general furry community.

The wearing (and especially the use) of diapers in the real world are at the heart of many issues that some members of the furry community in general have with the babyfurs. For example, it is not generally considered appropriate for a diaper user to soil themselves at [[convention]] in the presence of other [[furry fan]]s - or to put themselves in a situation where this is likely to happen - yet individuals have been known to do this, to the detriment of the group's reputation.

==Babyfur behavior==
When cubbing out in both the real world and in online roleplaying, the level of connection to the role will vary between each player. Some babyfurs will become so involved and yearn for such an authentic childish mentality that they will use speech impediments and [[Wikipedia:baby talk|baby talk]] to communicate. Very few babyfurs make a habit out of using babytalk in the real world, similar to a [[Wikipedia:gay lisp|gay lisp]]. Depending on the situation, a babyfur could even develop a habit of whining or crying to get what he/she wants from a caregiver or another roleplayer.

In light online [[role-playing]], babyfurs may toddle, crawl and wag their tails playfully while the sounds of crinkling diapers abound. Pouncing, giggling, cuddling, [[snug]]gling and tummy rubbing ensue with the maximum possible level of cuteness.

Child-like behaviour, baby animal sounds and an emphasis on [[cuteness]] are widespread among [[furry fans]] when among themselves, even those who don't call themselves babyfurs and who don't participate in other babyfur activities described here, such as diapers or baby clothing.

While most babyfurs are closely attached to the development of young [[human]]s, a different approach can be found in online [[role-play]], where newborn [[zoomorphic]] and [[anthropomorphic]] [[characters]] often grow up at a similar pace as wild animals, doing without accessories such as diapers and learning to walk in a short time. This has the practical advantage of sooner getting into an age that allows interesting role-play even for non-babyfurs when playing a character since birth. As in nature, opinions on when a character can be considered adult vary greatly.

===Cubbing Out===
"Cubbing Out" is a general term used by the community to describe roleplaying as a babyfur character. This can either be roleplay in the virtual world or the real world. Usually it will involve one or more regressed characters or people interacting with each other or with a caregiver.

"Padding" and "Getting Padded" may also refer to cubbing, in particular regarding to being diapered.

===The caregiver's role===
Caregivers (or caretakers) are the 'mommy' and 'daddy' figures in the roleplay. For the most part, they interact with other babyfurs as a mother or father would with their child. This can include playing with, cleaning or disciplining the younger character.

===Babyfurs at furry conventions===
Just like furries in general, babyfurs go to [[convention]]s to spend time with friends and express their [[furriness]]. For many, that includes their babyfur aspects too. One may see many babyfurs dressed in juvenile clothing and with various paraphernalia because that is part of how they choose to express themselves. To some babyfurs, dressing in such a way is no different than other furries wearing ears, tails or fursuits.

At many [[convention]]s, hotel rooms are set up as gathering places for babyfurs to socialize privately. Two of the most notable are the [[C'ubhouse]] and [[Nursery]] run by [[LilPup]] and [[Snuggems]], respectively.

===[http://www.swiftsden.net/bfpbg_v1_2.pdf Babyfurs Public Behavior Guidelines v1.2a]===

==History of the babyfur community==
*'''1995''' - [[Proxima Centauri]] opens [[The Nursery]] on [[FurryMUCK]].
*'''1995-01-13''' - Proxima Centauri runs the first official "AB/DL Furry" convention gathering at [[ConFurence 6]], though unsuccessful.
*'''1995-08-04''' - [[BitterGrey]] opens [http://understanding.infantilism.org Understanding Infantilism], then known as "BitterGrey's Den," a website for ABDLs and Furries.
*'''1996-09-09''' - Proxima Centauri officially opens [http://www.nurserytails.ca Nursery Tails].
*'''1997''' - [[Snuggems]] opens the FurryMUCK DayKare and Bottoms-Up Diaper Company.
*'''1998-01-15''' - Snuggems runs ''The Nursery'', the first successful convention gathering for babyfurs, at [[ConFurence 9]]. The Nursery has been held at 18 furry conventions.
*'''1998-07''' - [[Chipper]] and [[OshKoshFox]] create [[babyfurs (IRC)|#babyfurs]] on [[YiffNet]].
*'''2000-05-05''' - [[Kasi Frost]] and OshKoshFox create the Babyfurs mailing list on One Groups.
*'''2000-05-18''' - [[Ray_Ferret]] creates #littlepaws on YiffNet after heated disagreements on #babyfurs.
*'''2000''' - #nowhere_grotto is created on YiffNet as an alternative to #babyfurs and #littlepaws. The new channel grows to rival the size of #babyfurs, but falls before #babyfur is created in 2004.
*'''2001-07''' - [[LilPup]] runs the first [[C'ubHouse]] at [[Anthrocon]].
*'''2004-07''' - [[Ludwig]] creates #babyfur as an alternative to #babyfurs, now on [[FurNet (IRC)|FurNet]], to allow users to chat with fewer rules and regulations.
*'''2004-09-13''' - The Babyfurs mailing list, having moved to Yahoo! Groups, is deleted by Yahoo! and is revived as "Babyfurs_part2."
*'''2004-12-11''' - Yahoo! again deletes the mailing list, and the group moves to [http://clubs.wanadoo.co.uk/group/group.cfm?GID=2982050 Babyfurs on Smartgroups].
*'''2006-11-30''' - SmartGroups ceases service. Babyfurs mailing list ceases to exist after over six years.

==Community leaders and important babyfurs==
The following babyfurs are among the most known and respected in the furry fandom, recognized here for their contributions and devotion to the babyfur community:
*[[BabyTiger (person)|BabyTiger]] has been a member of the babyfur community since 1998, A Canadian Babyfur who has a strong presence at the Canadian conventions such at [[C-ACE]] and [[Anthrofest]], organizing and hosting BabyFur gatherings. He also works and helps out with newer babyfurs in the community, making them feel welcomed and lending a paw to any who need the help.

*[[Karis]] owns and maintains [[Karis' Playground]] [http://karisplayground.com/], featuring a large collection of babyfur and AB/DL images by artists of all rank. Karis' Playground also offers a store where visitors can purchase prints of babyfur art by various professional artists, including [[Marci McAdam]]. Karis was the first person to make babyfur/diaper art available at furry conventions, thus pioneering the community known today as "Babyfurs."

*[[LilPup]] and [[Lil Kitt]] run and manage the [http://babyfur.com/cubhouse/ Babyfur C'ubhouse] at furry conventions for babyfurs to get together and have fun. LilPup also runs the [http://babyfur.com/ Online Babyfur Community], a central website that features the [http://babyfur.com/bfpl/ Babyfur Proximity Locator] (BFPL) for babyfurs to locate one another around the world. Like Swift and Orca, LilPup works to improve the relationship between babyfurs and non-babyfurs at conventions and to help babyfurs maintain a positive reputation in the furry fandom.

*[[Orca (person)|Orca]] co-moderates the Babyfurs mailing list with SwiftFox. He maintains the Babyfurs mailing list and an external file archive. He routinely reports links to interesting or humorous online articles relating to AB/DLs. Orca is also the famed inventor of the [http://orcinus.dynip.com/AB_DL/Orca_Stack/index.html "Orca Stack."]

*[[Proxima Centauri]]'s name is perhaps the first name known to newcomers to the babyfur community as they search to satisfy their newly found interests. Proxima runs [http://www.nurserytails.ca Nursery Tails], one of the longest running AB Furry pages, dating back to 1997 (before the term "babyfur" had existed) and featuring thousands of babyfur art, fiction and multimedia files. Though it is in dire need of a new layout, the webpage still runs strong today.

*[[Snuggems]] is most known for running the Nursery at Anthrocon, a room devoted to giving to those kids and cubs at heart who need to be cared for. Although it started up first and despite that the two meeting spots have different ratings and features, Snuggems' Nursery has been often been said to view the C'ubhouse as competition.

*[[Swift Fox (person)|Swift Fox]] has been a member of the babyfur community since its inception in the mid to late 90's. He writes babyfur fiction, has been owner and moderator of several iterations of the Babyfurs mailing list, and hosts several furry and AB/DL events in the Pittsburgh area. ([http://www.swiftsden.net Swift's Den])

==Babyfur art and literature==
A few of the authors and artists in the babyfur community are :

===Artists===
*[[Marci McAdam]] is the most popular [[artist]] in the babyfur community. Although she is not a babyfur herself, her professional abilities and open-mindedness make her one of the best artist around. It is often said that a babyfur isn't officially a babyfur until he has purchased a badge or commission from Marci McAdam. Her babyfur art can be found for sale at her husband's website, Karis' Playground, and her other art is located at [http://furries.frithcat.com/ Marci McAdam's Furries]. Due to her time constraints in doing professional art, Marci is unable to take fandom-related commissions anymore.

*[[BushyCat]] appears at several furry conventions and is well known for her humorous-yet-innocent take on babyfurs as well as other alternative genres of furry art. Some of her creations have more human-like qualities than other artists tend to portray in their characters.

*[[JadeFox]] is one of the more active babyfur artists in the community, offering special contests and events for fans to participate in. The majority of his work is based on his own character or other babyfurs' characters. His drawings are especially creative and imaginative, bringing out only the most treasured aspects of childhood, as well as very innovative clothing design (featuring several brands and companies of his own devising). [http://www.furryjadefox.com/ Furry Jade Fox]

*[[Kelvin the Lion]] is a fairly popular artist whose current endeavors include (among others) the progressive webcomic ''[[Nivlek]]'', about the adventures of Nivlek the [[snow leopard]] who enjoys wearing diapers and eating. Nivlek remains to be one of the more amusing "weird" furry comics out there, and his talent does not go unnoticed. [http://www.geocities.com/kelvinthelion/index.html Kelvin's Furry Den]

*[[FangKit]] has been drawing babyfurs for most of this decade, and continues to improve his artistic talent. His unique style and knack for cuteness and humor combine to make him favored by babyfurs throughout the community. [http://www.babyfox.org.uk/foxnip/ FangKit's Pics]

*[[OzzyFox]], a student of animation at the Art Institute of Houston, consistently produces work on a regular basis that ranges from cuddly-cute to controversial and mature. [http://foxcrib.sk1p.com/ Fox Crib]

*[[IkazuchiFox]] (commonly known by friends as "Ikajuicy") is found in the definition for "ubercute" listed in UrbanDictionary. He is one of the few amateur babyfur artists with work unique and notable enough to be recognized by the fandom. Although Ikazuchi has not done a sketch for a long time, it is the hope of many furs that he will start drawing again.

*[[Astolpho]], also known to his friends outside the furry community as [[rootdown]], has a technique characterized by light, open outlines, bright pastel colors, and innocent expressions. Some of Astolpho's work is now available at Karis' Playground.

*[[Cargo Weasel]]'s art leans strongly toward the "DL" side of "AB/DL," showing off mature diaper-related concepts that fit perfectly with his coloring and shading style. His art was featured on a now-defunct mailing list, but can still be found on his website: [http://www.cargoweasel.com/ Cargo Weasel: Art Complex]

*[[Familliar]], a relatively new artist to the scene is a regular at the Blue Furry [[Oekaki]] board run by [[Guppy]]. Already a fan favorite within the babyfur community, Familliar regulary draws pictures of both his own character creations as well as that of his commissioners in his own charmingly creative & endearing way. His artwork can be found at: [http://http://www.furaffinity.net/user/familliar/ Familliar's FA website].

*[[Aramitz]]'s artwork focuses almost exclusively on the "DL" side of commisions for the babyfur community. His unique style is characterised with bold, thick & prominent inking lines set against the subtle use of cell-shaded coloring. Aramitz currently maintains galleries at all the major prominent furry art websites such as: [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/aramitz/ Aramitz's FA website].

===Art ''about'' babyfurs===
Some [[furry fandom]] artists have covered the topic of babyfurs, typically taking the same line as [[:Category:Media coverage|external commentators on the entire fandom]]:

*''[[West Corner Of the Park (comic)|West Corner Of the Park]]'''s coverage has been [http://www.graphxpress.com/cgi-bin/wcotp.cgi?date=20051002 generally] [http://www.graphxpress.com/cgi-bin/wcotp.cgi?date=20051016 negative], although they did make an exception for the [http://www.graphxpress.com/cgi-bin/wcotp.cgi?date=20060521 Pink Panzer]

===Writers===
*[[CS Fox]], also known as Kit Fox and Cyprus Sygial, is possibly the best known babyfur writer in the community. His works are the biggest features in the stories section at Nursery Tails, and since his submissions to Proxima's site he has gone on to host his own website showing off babyfur fiction of his own and by newer babyfur writers. The latest rendition of CS Fox's site, [http://www.foxtalestimes.com/ Fox Tales Times], is being completed as this article is written. Its biggest feature is CS Fox's renowned AB/DL RPGM2K-based game, Weston Academy. The website also sports plenty of comics and art related to the RPG.

*[[Firemane]]'s fiction is prominently featured on CS Fox's fiction page.

*[[Fieval Mouse]]'s work is still favored by many furs. His stories are roughly 5 years old and are found on Proxima's Nursery Tails, featuring illustrations by Doodles.

*[[Athalon]] is another notable furry writer who has written the lightly famous [[The Milkshake Club]].

==Babyfur as a paraphilia==

===Babyfurs and pedophilia===

Like other furry fans, babyfurs often exhibit sexual attraction to anthropomorphic animals by participating in [[TinySex]]. But because this usually involves adult players [[roleplaying]] sexual situations involving prepubescent characters, the question of whether babyfurs are [[Wikipedia:Pedophilia|pedophiles]] often arises.

Babyfurs generally assert that roleplaying as underage characters doesn't imply sexual attraction to such characters. For example, some roleplay as young furries due to a longing to be young again, and have no sexual element to their roleplay.

Of those that do participate in sexual activity, some are interested in (for example) the fantasy of submission to an adult figure. Those who have TinySex with other babyfurs sometimes argue that if there is no adult '''character''' involved, the activity is not pedophilia. Others may stress that since characters portrayed are not '''human''', it is not meaningfully pedophilia. Outsiders often disagree, since the activity still involves actual adults taking an interest in prepubertal persons depicted in sexual situations.

This debate applies equally to visual and written depictions of babyfurs in sexual relations, and disagreements are often intense, between those with concerns about pedophilia, those who feel babyfur is distinct from pedophilia (because of players' identification with characters or the species of those characters), and those who don't care who enjoys it just as long as they're not forced to see it.

===Babyfurs vs. non-babyfurs===
The concept of babyfurs is quite contentious with some members of the [[fandom]]. Some furries and non-furries who have identified themselves as babyfurs or were identified by others as being babyfurs may have acted inappropriately at [[convention]]s in the past. Such contentious behavior has allegedly included wearing diapers in public without using proper hygiene and trying to push uninterested people into babyfur roleplay, including sexual roleplay. These behaviors are frowned upon by the babyfur community in general, and such incidents, if perpetrated by babyfurs, are done by a small number of babyfurs within a larger babyfur community. The community in general adopted guidelines of conduct for how to act in public after a rash of such alleged incidents at conventions in an effort to police themselves.

Furries who dislike babyfurs may do so for a variety of common points, including:

*Grossed out by the concept of diaper lovers (or, in the aforementioned cases, by the smell)
*Concern that some babyfurs may be pedophiles
*Previous negative experiences with those who identify themselves as babyfurs or were identified by others as being babyfurs.
*Fear that babyfur behavior will be associated as a characteristic of the general fandom, especially in the media

While there is some conflict between babyfurs and the general fandom, such conflicts should not be overstated. The majority of babyfurs and non-babyfurs coexist quite well because the majority of babyfurs do not engage in the more extreme behaviors mentioned here.

==Babyfur online==
Babyfurs have a well established community full of art, resources, and as many modes of communication as the rest of the furry fandom.

==Websites==
====Informative pages====
Want to learn more about babyfurs, who they are, and why they are? These web pages may be helpful.

*[http://understanding.infantilism.org Understanding Infantilism] by [[BitterGrey]]
*[http://babyfur.com Online Babyfur Community] by [[LilPup]]
*[http://orcinus.dynip.com/AB_DL/Orca_Stack/index.html How to make an "Orca Stack"], which are useful diapers for babyfurs.

[[Image:sr_secondlife.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Two babyfurs hug in the world of [[Second Life]].]]

====Art and fiction pages====
*[http://www.nurserytails.ca Nursery Tails] by [[Proxima Centauri]]
*[http://www.foxtalestimes.com Fox Tales Times] by [[CS Fox]]
*[http://foxcrib.sk1p.com/ Fox Crib] by [[OzzyFox]]
*[http://www.furryjadefox.com Furry Jade Fox] by [[JadeFox]]
*[http://www.karisplayground.com/ Karis' Playground] by [[Karis]]
*[http://www.artbyluca.com Art By Luca and Friends] by [[Luca]]

====LiveJournal communities====
*[http://community.livejournal.com/babyfur/ Babyfur Community]

===Mailing lists===
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Babyfur_Cubhouse/ Babyfur C'ubhouse]
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/clubcargo/ Club Cargo]
*[http://clubs.wanadoo.co.uk/group/group.cfm?GID=3103378 LilFursCubhouse]
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MDBabyFurs/ Maryland Babyfurs]

===Internet Relay Chat===
*[irc://irc.furnet.org/babyfurs Furnet #babyfurs] (PG13 rating) - [http://www.babyfurs.org.uk website]
*[irc://irc.furnet.org/babyfur Furnet #babyfur] (Unrated)
*[irc://irc.furnet.org/foxtalestimes Furnet #foxtalestimes] (Unrated)
*[irc://irc.furnet.org/diaperfurs Furnet #diaperfurs] (Unrated) ([[diaperfurs]] WikiFur page)

===Bulletin Boards and Forums===
*[http://foxtalestimes.actifforum.com/index.forum Fox Tales Forum] (G rating)

===MUCKs===
[[The Astonishing Treehouse of the Secret Moon|The Treehouse]] on [[Tapestries]] is a common meeting place for lilfurs and ageplayers. Just teleport to ''secretmoon'' and you're there.

===Second Life===
Many babyfurs can be found in [[Second Life]]. A major meeting place for babyfurs is the babyfur [[island (Second Life)|sim]] called [[Cub Conclave]], created and run by [[Raven Welesa]].

[[fr:Babyfur]]

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<br>[[Image:GER.gif|Germany]] May 08-11: [[Mephit Mini Con]]
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] May 09-11: [[Elliott's Spring Gathering]] (FL)
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] May 15-18: [[Califur]] (CA)
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] May 16-18: [[Morphicon]] (OH)
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] May 23-25: [[Rocket City FurMeet]] (AL)
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] May 23-25: [[Rocky Mountain Fur Con]] (CO)
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] June 13-15: [[Duckon|DucKon]] (IL)
<br>[[Image:GER.gif|Germany]] June 19-22: [[BerliCon]]
<br>[[Image:ENG.gif|England]] June 20-23: [[ConFuzzled]]
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] June 26-29: [[Anthrocon]] (PA)
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] June 27-30: [[Gathering of the Gargoyles]] (IL)
<br>[[Image:AUS.gif|Australia]] July 04-06: [[RivFur]]
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] July 24-27: [[Comic-Con International]] (CA)
<br>[[Image:AUT.gif|Austria]] July 24-27: [[Lakeside Furs]]
<br>[[Image:GER.gif|Germany]] July 24-27: [[NEP DustPaws|DustPaws]]
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'''2008 (continued):'''
<br>[[Image:RUS.gif|Russia]] July 30-Aug 02: [[Furry Eclipse]]
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] Aug 01-03: [[FA_United]] (NJ)
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] Aug 01-03: [[ConnectiCon]] (CT)
<br>[[Image:CAN.gif|Canada]] Aug 08-10: [[Anthrofest]] (QC)
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] Aug 09-10: [[Elliott's Summer Celebration]] (FL)
<br>[[Image:CAN.gif|Canada]] Aug 24-28: [[Feral!|Camp Feral!]] (ON)
<br>[[Image:GER.gif|Germany]] Aug 27-31: [[Eurofurence]]
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] Aug 29-31: [[Mephit Furmeet]] (TN)
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] Sept 26-28: [[RainFurrest]] (WA)
<br>[[Image:GER.gif|Germany]] Oct 02-05: [[H-Con]]
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] Oct 04-05: [[Elliott's Fall Festival]] (FL)
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] Oct 17-19: [[FurFright]] (CT)
<br>[[Image:GER.gif|Germany]] Oct 23-26: [[HerbstCon]]
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] Oct 23-27: [[Oklacon]] (OK)
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] Nov 21-23: [[Midwest FurFest]] (IL)
<br>[[Image:GBR.png|UK]] Nov 27-30: [[RBW]]
<br>[[Image:AUS.gif|AUS]] Dec 12-15: [[MiDFur]] (MELB)
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] Dec 30-Jan 01: [[New Year's Furry Ball]] (PA)
<br>[[Image:NED.gif|Netherlands]] Dec 30-Jan 01: [[MewYear]]
<br>
<br>'''TBA:'''
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] Apr 2008: [[Furry Fiesta]] (TX)
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] May 2008: [[Cape May Fur Meet]] (NJ)
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] July 2008: [[Califur Diego]] (CA)
<br>[[Image:AUS.gif|Australia]] Sept 2008: [[FurJAM]] (SYD)
<br>[[Image:NZL.gif|New Zealand]] Nov/Dec 2008: [[FurcoNZ]]

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ZEN

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'''ZEN''' is an [[artist]]. His [[fursona]] is a [[tiger]] called '''Joshua'''.
He draws porn, and that's all people care about.

== External links ==
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/zen/ ZEN] on [[Fur Affinity]]
* [http://www.bluefurry.com/paintbbs/display.php?name=ZEN ZEN] on [[Bluefurry Oekaki]]
* http://zen.foxbutt.com/ (under construction as of January 2007)

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Nek0gami

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[[Image:Nek0gami.png|thumb|right|200px|nek0gami's [[fursona]]]]
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'''nek0gami''', also known as '''Dark Nek0gami''' and '''Culgar''', is a [[male]] [[furry artist]] best known for his concept of '''LGDs''', or '''Living Gasm-Drive'''s, which are A.I. equipped, liquid-metal sex-toy [[anthroid]]s. He currently lives in Florida, USA.

== Controversy ==

In August 2006, it was noted that a particular picture of Nek0gami's character, Nekogirli (drawn in 2005)<ref>[http://neomonsterisland.com/kgglry/heisei/crystal/crystalgallery.html The gallery Neolucky's picture was loaded to in 2004]</ref> looked remarkably similar to a picture drawn by Neolucky (drawn in 2004).<ref>[http://neolucky.deviantart.com/journal/9666178/ Neolucky's journal entry concerning the art swipe]</ref> An overlay was done and it proved that there was a trace involved.<ref>[http://www.anime.net/~arshesnei/oops/neopwnsnek0.jpg The overlay of both pictures]</ref>

When asked about it, Nek0gami claimed that:
{{q|She traced over my picture, then changed the copyright date on hers... The original is mine, I just retraced over it again for a new character}}
A number of people were not happy with Nek0gami's response. After certain users made their own versions of the Neolucky trace, Nek0gami made post on [[FurAffinity]] about it, where he admitted to tracing the image.{{fact}}

However, he claimed it was something he did when he was first trying to learn how to draw, and accused everyone who pointed out his wrongdoing as bringing up "old shit", despite the fact that Neolucky had just learned about it at the time.<ref>[http://www.anime.net/~arshesnei/oops/nek0gamiliesed081306.html Log of Nek0gami's claims]</ref>

Please note that drama like this is usual in the furry community, because everyone thinks they're important in some way.

== References ==
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== External links ==

* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/nek0gami/ nek0gami] on [[FurAffinity]]
* [http://nek0gami.deviantart.com/ nek0gami] [[deviantART]]
* [http://nek0gami.livejournal.com/ nek0gami's] [[LiveJournal]]
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Furfag

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[[Image:S640x480.jpeg|right|thumb|Real life use of the term]]
'''Furfag''', also known as '''Furry Fag''', is a demeaning term used by [[anti-furries]], [[nonfur]]s, [[/b/tard]]s and/or [[Patriotic Nigras]] to describe a member of the [[furry]] community, a condescending way to "acknowledge" a [[fur]]'s presence during online discussions, and/or a real life visual antagonizer (as a [[Wikipedia:Graffiti|tag]], sign, or other types of visual media,) in an effort to either taunt, insult, or provoke a reaction out of the person(s) targeted.

Also used between by these groups against each other as the "ultimate insult."

Furries on /b/ have been seen replying to the insult with, "I've yiffed in hell. It fucking sucked."{{fact}}

== Sexual connotation ==
[[Image:Furfags.jpg|right|thumb|180px|A visual representation of the term ("fag": British for "cigarrete")]]
Even though the term is a [[wikipedia:portmanteau|portmanteau]] of the words "furry" and "fag" ("fag" being a derogatory term for "[[wikipedia:homosexual|homosexual]],") it is usually intended to imply the target's own sexuality.

== "Yiff in Hell,..." ==
[[Image:Furfagmeme.jpg|left|thumb|110px|Image macro bearing the term]]
The most common use of the term in a phrase or [[Wikipedia:Image_macro|image macro]] is the text [[Wikipedia:Meme|meme]] "''Yiff in Hell, Furfags''", used by the above mentioned groups as a way of disrupting [[List of furry discussion forums|discussion forums]] and [[List of furry chat rooms|chat rooms]] (web based or [[IRC]],) and when vandalizing pages on [[WikiFur]] and furry-related pages on [[Wikipedia]] (often written in all-caps, and copy/pasted in a continuous repeated sequence).

It has occasionally been seen at furry gatherings or [[convention]]s in the form of graffiti, printed media (stickers, flyers, etc,) or signs and placards, such as the ones used at the [[Anthrocon_2007|2007 Anthrocon]] /b/tard protest.

== See also ==

* [[Yiff]]
* [[Fursecution]]
* [[Skunkfucker]]
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Furfag

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[[Image:S640x480.jpeg|right|thumb|Real life use of the term]]
'''Furfag''', also known as '''Furry Fag''', is a demeaning term used by [[anti-furries]], [[nonfur]]s, [[/b/tard]]s and/or [[goons]] to describe a member of the [[furry]] community, a condescending way to "acknowledge" a [[fur]]'s presence during online discussions, and/or a real life visual antagonizer (as a [[Wikipedia:Graffiti|tag]], sign, or other types of visual media,) in an effort to either taunt, insult, or provoke a reaction out of the person(s) targeted.

Also used between by these groups against each other as the "ultimate insult."

Furries on /b/ have been seen replying to the insult with, "I've yiffed in hell. It fucking sucked."{{fact}}

== Sexual connotation ==
[[Image:Furfags.jpg|right|thumb|180px|A visual representation of the term ("fag": British for "cigarrete")]]
Even though the term is a [[wikipedia:portmanteau|portmanteau]] of the words "furry" and "fag" ("fag" being a derogatory term for "[[wikipedia:homosexual|homosexual]],") it is not usually intended to imply anything about the target's own sexuality, but rather about their participation in the [[furry fandom]].

== "Yiff in Hell,..." ==
[[Image:Furfagmeme.jpg|left|thumb|110px|Image macro bearing the term]]
The most common use of the term in a phrase or [[Wikipedia:Image_macro|image macro]] is the text [[Wikipedia:Meme|meme]] "''Yiff in Hell, Furfags''", used by the above mentioned groups as a way of disrupting [[List of furry discussion forums|discussion forums]] and [[List of furry chat rooms|chat rooms]] (web based or [[IRC]],) and when vandalizing pages on [[WikiFur]] and furry-related pages on [[Wikipedia]] (often written in all-caps, and copy/pasted in a continuous repeated sequence).

It has occasionally been seen at furry gatherings or [[convention]]s in the form of graffiti, printed media (stickers, flyers, etc,) or signs and placards, such as the ones used at the [[Anthrocon_2007|2007 Anthrocon]] /b/tard protest.

== See also ==

* [[Yiff]]
* [[Fursecution]]
* [[Skunkfucker]]
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Furry fandom

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'''Furry fandom''' (also known as '''Furrydom''', '''Furridom''', '''Fur Fandom''' or '''Furdom''') refers to the ''[http://www.thefreedictionary.com/fandom fandom]'' for the ''[http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/guides/guide-display/-/1EKGG0RXMUDYH/104-6800273-7092718 furry genre]'' of literature, art, entertainment, and gay sex. Furry fandom is also used to refer to the community of [[fag]]s, [[whore]]s, [[weeaboos]] and general fappers of the furry art forms who gather on the net and at [[furpile]]s.

Members of the furry fandom, known as ''[[furfags]]s'', ''faggots'', or ''fags'', particularly enjoy media that includes fictional [[anthropomorphic]] [[animal]] characters with [[human]] personalities and characteristics. Examples of anthropomorphic attributes include exhibiting human intelligence and facial expressions, the ability to speak, walking on two legs, and wearing clothing.

Characters that [[morph]] between human and animal form are also considered by some to be part of the genre. Even certain superheroes with animal derived powers are considered of furry interest by some fans. The general idea being a combination of human and animal attributes, for which there is no documented science regarding what degrees of mixture are required.

Even [http://members.aol.com/horemheb/josie.htm Josie And The Pussycats] are considered of interest to furry fandom, though the characters only wear costumes with animal ears and [[tail]]s.<ref>[http://www.xydexx.com/anthrofurry/furries.htm Invasion of the Furries] - Description of furry fandom with Josie And The Pussy Cats reference.</ref>
=The furry genre=
==Definition==
The furry genre (sometimes referred to as a meta-genre) is based on the ''idea'' of [[fantasy]] animal characters, rather than any one type of fiction. Any title in any form of media can be considered relative to the furry genre simply by having a fantasy animal character in it. Such characters are most often seen in cartoons, [[comic]]s, [[science fiction]], allegorical novels, Gothic [[horror]] movies, commercials and [[video game]]s.

Outside the fandom, the most common term used to describe such characters is ''anthropomorphic'' (a word derived from the Greek; ''Anthropos Morphe'', literally meaning ''Human Form''). Those within the fandom prefer the term ''furry'' - hence the name ''furry fandom''. Other terms for these types of characters are ''[[funny animal]]'', ''[[talking animal]]'', or ''[[kemono]]'' in Japan, although each of these has subtle differences in meaning.

See: [[Furry_fandom#Defining_the_genre|Defining the genre]]

==History of the Furry Fandom ==
:''See main article: [[History]]''

In the earlier days of the Furry Fandom, fans used to gather mostly at [[science fiction]], [[fantasy]], and comic conventions before the [[furry parties]] broke out into full-fledged [[furry]] conventions. The fandom for furry characters traces its organization back to a science fiction convention in 1980,<ref>''[http://www.arclight.net/~yarf/YARF_Chronology.html Yarf Chronology Of Furry Fandom]''</ref> when a drawing of a character from [[Steve Gallacci]]’s Albedo started a discussion of anthropomorphic characters in science fiction novels, spawning a discussion group that met at various science fiction and comics conventions.

As the Internet became more accessible, it became the most popular means for furry fans to keep in touch and share their artistic efforts. This gained the fandom higher visibility and it began to grow rapidly.

Virtual environments, such as [[MUD|MUCK]]s, soon became the most popular places on the net for furry fans to meet and communicate. One of the oldest and largest MUCKs in existence is [[FurryMUCK]]. One of the newest virtual environments to attract furry fans is [[Second Life]].

Near the beginning of the 80’s, the furry genre enjoyed the first explosion of popularity it had seen since the 1930’s. Furry characters littered the animation world as well as toy stores. But there was also adult furry entertainment.

Today, those furry fans who have discovered the large concentration of fellow fans on the net have joined with them to create the virtual society that is the collective furry community. Other furry fans, particularly the computer illiterate, remain isolated in their interest with little to no awareness that there is an organized community for fans of the furry genre.

==Examples==
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Characters and titles that contain characters who may be considered relative to the fandom for furry genre may include the following, among many others.

* '''From classic comic strips:'''
[[Snoopy]] & [[Woodstock]], [[Garfield]], [[Rupert Bear]], [[Krazy Kat]], [[Pogo]], [[Fix & Foxi]].

* '''From classic cartoons:'''
[[Mickey Mouse]], [[Bugs Bunny]], [[Felix the Cat]], [[Mighty Mouse]], [[Andy Panda]], [[Woody Woodpecker]], [[Baby Huey]], [[Donald Duck]], [[Porky Pig]], [[Wile E. Coyote]], [[Tom & Jerry]], [[Super Snooper & Blabber Mouse]], [[Yogi Bear]].

* '''From television animation:''' ''see category: [[:Category:Television series|Television series]]''
[[My Little Pony]], [[Rocky and Bullwinkle]], [[Monchichis]], [[The Get Along Gang]], [[Care Bears]], [[Shirt Tails]], [[The Puppy’s Great Adventures]], [[Popples]], [[Sylvanian Families]], [[Pound Puppies]], [[Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers]], [[Father Of The Pride]], [[The Angry Beavers]], [[Rocko's Modern Life]], [[SWAT Kats]], [[Heathcliff and The Catillac Cats]].

* '''From commercials:'''
[[Tony the Tiger]], [[The Trix Rabbit]], [[The Exxon Tiger]], [[The Geico Gecko]], [[The Taco Bell Dog]], [[Chuck E. Cheese]], [[Charlie Tuna]].

* '''From feature animation:''' ''see category: [[:Category:Movies|Movies]]''
[[Bambi]], [[Lady and the Tramp]], [[Charlotte's Web]], [[Watership Down]], [[The Secret of NIMH]], [[The Plague Dogs]], [[The Last Unicorn]], [[The Flight of Dragons]], [[Robin Hood|Disney’s Robin Hood]], [[The Fox and the Hound]], [[The Lion King]], [[Madagascar]], [[The Wild]], [[Over The Hedge]], [[Who Framed Roger Rabbit]].

* '''From novels:''' ''see category: [[:Category:Novels|Novels]]''
[[Jonathan Livingston Seagull]], [[The Little Prince]], [[Redwall]], [[Spellsinger]], [[The Apprentice Adept]], [[Xanth]], [[Alice In Wonderland]], [[The Wizard Of Oz]], [[The Jungle Book]], [[The Chronicles Of Narnia]], [[The Island Of Dr. Moreau]], [[Animal Farm]], [[Sirius]], [[Miss Bianca]], [[Tailchaser’s Song]], [[Breed to Come]], [[The Moreau series]].

* '''From anime:''' ''see category: [[:Category:Anime|Anime]]''
Luna & Artimas from [[Wikipedia:Sailor Moon|Sailor Moon]], Ryo-okki from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tenchi_Muyo! Tenchi Muyo!], [[Unico]], [[Hello Kitty]], [[Amazing 3]], [[Kimba The White Lion]], [[Dragon Half]], [[Wikipedia:Slayers|Slayers]], [[Bagi]], [[Pokemon]], [[Digimon]], [[Tokyo Mew Mew]], [[Samurai Pizza Cats]], [[Angel's Tail]], [[Ko Century Beastketteers]], [[Di Gi Charat]], [[Super Pig]], [[Ranma ½]], [[Cat Girl Nuku Nuku]], [[Yu Yu Hakusho]], [[My Neighbor Totoro]].

* '''From video games:''' ''see category: [[:Category:Video games|Video games]]''
[[Darkstalkers]], [[Sonic the Hedgehog]], [[Final Fantasy X]], [[Star Fox]], [[RuneQuest]], [[EverQuest]], [[Jazz Jackrabbit]], [[Conker's Bad Fur Day]], [[Animal Crossing]], [[Ōkami]].

* '''From old time radio:'''
[[The Cinnamon Bear]], [[Smiling Ed’s Buster Brown Gang]].

* '''From gothic horror:'''
[[Dracula]], [[The Wolfman]], [[Cat People]].

* '''From live action television:'''
[[Dark Shadows]], [[Wikipedia:Doctor Who|Doctor Who]], [[ALF]], [[Mr. Ed]], [[Muppets]].

* '''From live action films:'''
[[Star Wars]], [[Planet Of The Apes]], [[Ladyhawke]].

* '''From the stage:''' ''see category: [[:Category:Theatrical productions|Theatrical productions]]''
[[Cats]], [[The Cunning Little Vixen]], [[Swan Lake]].

* '''From classic comic books:'''
[[Atomic Mouse]], [[Atomic Rabbit]], [[Fawcetts Funny Animals]], [[Frisky Fables]], [[Cerebus]].

* '''From modern age comics:''' ''see category: [[:Category:Comics|Comics]]''
[[Albedo]], [[Batman]], [[Buster the Amazing Bear]], [[Cutey Bunny]], [[Critters]], [[Elfquest]], [[Fritz the Cat]], [[Furrlough]], [[Genus]], [[Gold Digger]], [[Hepcats]], [[Howard the Duck]], [[Maus]], [[Ninja High School]], [[Omaha The Cat Dancer]], [[Rat Bastard]], [[Shanda The Panda]], [[Spiderman]], [[Tank Vixens]], [[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles]], [[Usagi Yojimbo]].

* '''From flash animation:'''
[[Foamy the Squirrel]], [[Bonzai Bunny]], [[Happy Tree Friends]].

* '''From net comic strips:'''
[[Newshounds]], [[Boomer Express]], [[The Suburban Jungle]], [[Kevin and Kell]], [[Faux Pas]], [[Namir Deiter]], [[Last Resort]], [[Sabrina Online]], [[Dan and Mab's Furry Adventures]], [[VG Cats]], [[Better Days]], [[Ozy and Millie]], [[Tales of the Questor]], [[Umlaut House]], [[Freefall]], [[Supermegatopia]], [[Las Lindas]], [[A Doemain Of Their Own]].

=The Furry community=
: ''See article: [[Social order|Social order (of Furry fandom)]]''
The furry community, referred to by many as furry fandom, or just the fandom, is the virtual universe inhabited by all those who refer to themselves as "Furries."

It is a separate entity from what many fans of furry entertainment mean when they use the term furry fandom. To a traditional furry fan, furry fandom means fans of furry characters, period. But the community encompasses a great deal more than just the fandom for furry characters. It includes elements of religion, lifestyle and philosophy.

"Furriness" is the action of doing anything related to the furry character of a person.

==Furry lifestyle==
: ''See article: [[Furry lifestyle]]''
The most commonly stated interest cited among members of the community, other than an enjoyment of furry entertainment, is a sense some may have of personally identifying with a certain kind of animal.

This is a relatively common aspect of human nature. Many people may feel an affinity for a certain type of animal. Marketers of collectibles have been creating products for people with such feelings for generations. Though it has rarely been something one had an open atmosphere in which to explore and get more deeply in touch with. The furry community, through its many virtual role play environments, provides this avenue for exploration into why certain people feel their particular affinity.

Some may view animals with a kind of religious reverence reminiscent of [[Buddhism]], [[Shamanism]] or [[Otherkin]]. They may feel that they are the reincarnation of an animal, or that an animal spirit watches over them.

==Creativity==
Because the furry genre is widely considered to be a children’s market, there is a considerable lack of furry entertainment specifically geared to adult aged audiences. The community of mostly adult aged furry fans that has formed around the genre is particularly dedicated to filling the need for such products through fan creativity.

Content available from furry fans on the internet and at conventions covers a wide range of interests, including all manner of fantasy, philosophy, sex, politics, religion and lifestyle.

The genre is considered to be so versatile that it can extend into just about any form of creativity, from things as simple as recipe books with anthropomorphic illustrations <ref>[http://www.ozfoxes.com/cat3.htm Sweet Treats] - an example of a furry cookbook.</ref> to technical creations as complicated as interactive furry companions for your desktop.<ref>[http://www.foxee.net/ Foxee] - example of an interactive character.</ref> Other forms of furry craftsmanship include the creation of ''flash animation'' <ref>[http://www.illwillpress.com/ Foamy The Squirrel] - example of a flash animation character.</ref> and [[fursuits]].

But by far the most prolific output of furry fandom is artwork. Furry artwork produced by the fandom ranges from basic cartooning to highly detailed works fit for hanging in galleries. Furry artists also create a wide variety of comic strips. The subject matter of this artwork being as flexible as any other area of the furry arts, ranging from innocent depictions of cute furry character suitable for all ages, to mature works that are age restricted. There is also some writing in the furry fandom.

==Sociability==
Others may join the furry community simply because it is a free environment where one can form friendships without the normal social problems of having to hide one’s [[sexual orientation]]. It is also a place where some may come to find compassionate understanding and assistance with personal problems. The furry community prides itself on a concept of open mindedness and tolerance.

==Fetishes==
: ''See article: [[Fetish]]''
The furry community also attracts furry related fetishists who warm to the non-condemning atmosphere and the ability to express fantasies of a sexual nature that would rarely be tolerated anywhere else.

Surveys place the number of extreme fetishists in the community at a comparatively low percentage, though the few there are tend to be extremely visible on the net.

==Creativity beyond the furry genre==
Some creative members of the community create works that are not furry of nature. [[2, The Ranting Gryphon]] creates rants on real world politics and the state of human society. A number of furry musical groups produce music without furry subject matter. Some furry online radio stations play popular music that rarely has furry subject matter. And some amateur film makers in the fandom create films that have no visible furry themes.

This sometimes brings the community unexpected positive attention, though it further confuses people as to just what the furry fandom is supposed to be about.

=Furry controversies=
==Defining the genre==
: ''See article: [[What is Furry?]]''
Historically, very little has been written about the concept of furry as a genre of entertainment. And the community itself sometimes has difficulty getting a grip on what the main object of the fandom is supposed to be. Consequently, some prominent members of the community may express ideas of limitation based on their personal taste in anthropomorphics. Others may feel that their taste in anthropomorphics are excluded by such limitations.

There are no written rules as to what types or levels of human and animal attributes are necessary for inclusion in the genre. The only noticeable defining factor seems to be that there be some kind of combination of the two. Thus, it is best to approach the genre with the broadest possible view, rather than being influenced by individuals expressing dissatisfaction with areas of the furry arts they personally don’t like.

* [http://www.tigerden.com/infopage/furry/furfaq.txt an Alt.Fan.Furry Frequently-Asked-Questions Sheet]
* [http://groups.google.com/group/alt.lifestyle.furry/browse_thread/thread/8c31993554a1ac6f/0ecb9c5ccfe2288a alt.lifestyle.furry - FAQ]
* [http://www.geocities.com/thehalflifecoder/Rants/Furry.html Furry FAQ: State of the Fandom]

==Misinformation==
Many people misunderstand the fandom due to a lack of non-prejudicial information being available. In many cases, the first things outsiders see of the fandom is sensationalistic [[List of media links|fiction on TV shows]]. Others may take note of the adult themed art on the net and assume this is the whole point of the fandom.

==Sexuality==
The free atmosphere of acceptance in the furry community makes it far more likely for members to be open about their sexual preferences.<ref name="rust">[http://www.visi.com/~phantos/furrysoc.html The Sociology of Furry Fandom]. Retrieved October 19, 2006.</ref> As such, most [[non-furries]] believe that nearly all furry fans are [[gay]].<ref name="rust"/> Recent surveys suggest that the percentage of homosexuals and bisexuals in the fandom [[Sexual_preference#Why_does_it_seem_that_many_furries_are_homosexual_or_bisexual.3F|may be higher than in the general population]]. Furries have proposed [[Sexual_preference#Theories|various theories]] for this.

Confessions of more unusual sexuality and lifestyle have also been noted in the furry community, and though the majority of furry fans will attempt to be tolerant, certain sexual practices will stretch the tolerance of certain furry fans to the breaking point.

In particular, discussion of [[bestiality]] is a trigger for angry debate within the community. Many insist that absolute tolerance must be absolute, while others resent the association of the fandom with a practice that is not only illegal in many places, but is considered by many to be a form of animal abuse. Because of these two hallmarks of the current fandom - tolerance and the protection of real life animals - acceptance of bestialitists is a hotly contested topic of the furry community.

Another practice that sparks controversy from within the fandom itself is [[plushophilia]]. Though plushophilia is physically harmless, being confronted with it causes extreme reactions on both sides of the issue within the fandom - from total acceptance to outright disgust.

===Erotic furry art===
: ''See article: [[Furotica]]''
If one looks on games like [[Star Fox]] and movies like [[Over The Hedge]] as the main furry genre, and the erotic art coming out of the community as a parody of the main genre, a direct parallel to [[Wikipedia:anime|anime]] and [[Wikipedia:hentai|hentai]] can be seen as well as a parallel with the general fantasy genre and erotic fantasy art. Types of hentai might staddle both furry and non-furry genre. The major difference is that the output of furry titles by major companies is relatively small when compared to the output of other genres.

Thus it is easy to mistake the mature art aspect of furry fandom for being more prominent than in other fandoms. When, in reality, the amount of erotic content coming out of the furry community pales in comparison to the anime/manga erotic output, which is much better organized and even supported by the main industry.

Anime fans enjoy the availability of endless hours of erotic animation created by professional companies, and even the erotic manga comics created by anime fans display a level of professionalism that furry artists can not even begin to aspire to. Yet, this tends to not be a problem for anime fandom, as the high output of non-erotic anime keeps the erotic subgenre in perspective as parody. While with furry fandom, it is highly likely that the first output of the fandom an outsider will see will be something of an erotic nature or sexual humor art.<ref>[http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&q=furries&btnG=Search+Images&gbv=2 A Google Images search for "furries" generates] [[furotica]] as its inital results.</ref>

==Fringe segments of the community==
Just about anyone with any kind of interest that can somehow be tied to furry can set up a new neighborhood in the furry community for that interest. For some reason, the furries who create these neighborhoods have a tendency to give them names that sound worse than the actual intent, and thus may generate prejudice or attract the wrong kind of attention.

* [[Babyfurs]] are interested in furry child characters.
* [[Nazi Furs]] are interested in furry World War 2 characters.
* [[Postfurry]]

==Furry hate groups==
: ''See article: [[Anti-furries]]''
Furry hate groups have been created that ridicule the fandom at every opportunity and continue the spread of various types of misinformation, largely based on overplaying activities that exist in the fringe areas of the community and have no direct relationship to the fandom.

It is the general assertion of fans that these hate groups are mistaken in their assumption that furry fandom is all about sexualizing animal characters and animal related fetishes. It has also been confessed by certain furry haters that they attack furry fandom, not out of any belief that the furry fandom is any worse than other fandoms in these respects, but rather because it is much easier to get an entertaining reaction out of furries than it is to get a reaction out of [[Wikipedia:Star_Trek_fandom|Trekkies]] or [[Wikipedia:Otaku|Otaku]].

Thus, the anti-furry movement exists largely for entertainment value and should be taken with a grain of salt. Furries may even be seen to play along with furry hate groups, as some furries insist that it is important to maintain a sense of humor about such things. Indeed, there is hardly a fandom in existence that does not parody and laugh at its own idiosyncrasies and stereotypes.

==Self criticism==
The furry community also is sometimes criticized by its own for being too tolerant of various things, especially the over visibility of controversial fetishes.

Particularly for those who are only in the community because of an interest in furry cartoons, it may be found painful that the community feels free to associate them with things that seem completely unrelated to a fandom for furry characters.

Other furries will then turn on those who claim not to want to be associated with every controversial element in the community and accuse them of being a detriment to the stability of the community, often accompanied with accusations of Nazi behavior or being a [[Burned Fur]].

Over the years many furries have [[Leave The Fandom|left the fandom]] in a state of grief over such controversies and disputes.

==Unsympathetic media==
: ''See article: [[Timeline of media coverage]]''
In years past, the only value the mainstream media has seen in furry fandom has been over emphasis on the fetishists and lifestylers within the community. Many of those who were interviewed for such media portrayals claim they were deliberately misquoted. As a result, misunderstanding of the nature of the fandom has been widespread. However, this appears to be changing, as less sensational media sources are starting to take note of the community, which are more inclined to see interest in the fandom aspect. <ref>[http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/news/9383594/detail.html Furries Descend On Golden Triangle] - example of more favorable press coverage.</ref>

==Furry politics==
As with any type of community, even a virtual one, political issues will arise and certain people will champion them, attempting to attain a measure of power and control over the rest of the community. However, the community is seldom able to be united on any single issue. And most attempts to force change fall flat.

Political topics in the community can revolve around pushing tolerance for controversial segments of the community, people trying to put limits on the genre celebrated by the fandom, and those who wish to completely separate the furry community from any relationship with the mainstream entertainment industry.

A typical example of furry politics is the attempt to draw a distinction between a "furry comic" created by self professed members of the fandom, and a traditional "funny animal comic," created by someone who has not acknowledged a connection to the fandom. This type of political ploy may cause a lot of heated debate, but in the end there is no artistic difference between the two, and furry fans rarely stop to ask an artist’s affiliations before enjoying his work.

= References =
<references />

= See also =
* [[History|History (of Furry fandom)]] (to be merged)
* [[Furry]] - explanation of the word "Furry" (to be merged)
* [[Wikipedia:Furry fandom|Furry fandom]] at Wikipedia
* [[How To Be a Furry]] - an ironic but often accurate critique of furry fandom, by [[Jonn Wood]]

=External links=
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* [http://www.fortunecity.com/tatooine/niven/142/profiles/pro46.html# Funny Animal Comics] — An explanation of anthropomorphic animals as a genre
* [http://www.tigerden.com/infopage/furry/index.html PeterCat's Furry InfoPage] — Repository for FAQs, lists, periodic postings
* [http://www.flayrah.com/ Flayrah Furry News Portal] — Current news of interest to Furry Fandom
* [http://www.vexen.co.uk/human/furry.html The Furry Subculture] — Information on furry fandom along with links to various pages
* [http://www.visi.com/~phantos/furrysoc.html The Sociology of Furry Fandom] written and researched by [[David J. Rust]]; a member of both SF Fandom and Furry Fandom
* [http://www.perrirhoades.furtopia.org/Furry.html A Historical And Cultural Commentary On The Object Of Furry Fandom] — A furry author examines the history of the furry entertainment

[[Category:Terms]]
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A '''babyfur''' is a member of the [[furry fandom]] who enjoys pedophilia. They may also be an Adult Baby and/or [[Wikipedia:fag|Diaper Lover]] (collectively known as AB/DLs), or is otherwise involved in [[Wikipedia:Infantilism|Infantilism]]. There are many different types of furs in the babyfur community, each focusing on different aspects and roles. Like [[furry]] in general, babyfur culture involves a good amount of [[role-playing]] (either light or heavy), both online and in the real world.

The community has been growing more and more popular since the mid- to late 90's. While the community itself is still part of the furry fandom as a whole, it is large enough to present sufficient leaders, politics and drama to give the community a nearly independent feel to it.

Role playing babyfurs will most often take on the role of a furry character in his/her pants shitting era. Common roleplaying themes include "cute" [[clothing]] (onesies, footy pajamas, overalls, diapers) and a child's environment such as a nursery or day care center, complete with cribs, high chairs and babyish decor. A few babyfurs lucky enough to afford the privacy and devotion will set up adult nurseries to role play as children in real life. A sexual subset of this type of roleplaying is known as [[ageplay]].

[[Image:Rieva-little.JPG|thumb|350px|right|Babyfurs in a Nutshell.<br\>Art by [[LoupGarou]] [http://us-p.vclart.net/vcl/Artists/LoupGarou], character by [[Rieva]]]]

==Terminology==
===Babyfur roles===
There are a few sub-groups within the babyfur community which are often described with the following terminology :

*'''Babyfur''' : Used to describe the group as a whole, however, specifically it referrers to someone that roleplays as younger, up to the human equivalent of toddler age, characters. Baby paraphernalia is most likely to be involved for this group and role played speech is often either in gibberish or very basic speech.
*'''Lilfur (littlefur, kidfur)''' : This is a person that roleplays as a child character. Characters identified as lilfurs tend to between their toddler and teen ages. Diaper and other baby paraphernalia may or may not be involved. Role played speech is usually more refined at this point, but still somewhat juvenile.
*'''Diaperfur''' : This is a person that roleplays as an adult character that still either requires or choose to wear diapers. Role played speech and actions are consistent with an adult. The person may also roleplay an adult character that is mentally regressed back to a younger state, but still has an adult physical form.
*'''Sissyfur''' : This is commonly misunderstood as a person that roleplays a [[male]] character, either adult or child, that is forced to dress and act as a young [[female]] character. Truthfully, a sissyfur is anyone, male or female, that enjoys regression leaning toward a very feminized and sissified look and attitude.
*'''Caretaker''' : As the name suggests these are the people that roleplay caretaker characters, a 'mommy' or 'daddy' figure for other babyfurs.

Many people don't identify with one single group, but can change roles depending on the situation and who they are interacting with. It's also not uncommon for complex lineages (for example siblings, parents, etc) to be set up among other babyfurs so that roles can be defined.

==Definition of AB/DLs==
These are general non-furry terms but are useful to understand in this context.

*'''Adult Baby''' (AB) : A person that enjoys regressing back to being a baby. Beyond regressing using physical or environmental changes (such as diapers, clothing, and settings), they also mentally regress, taking the mentality of a baby. These are the equivalent to 'babyfurs' or 'lilfurs' when crossed with [[furry]]. Teenagers who are Adult Babies will sometimes refer to themselves as Teen Babies (TBs).

*'''Diaper Lover''' (DL) : A person that enjoys regressing back to being a baby, but limits the regressing to an environmental change (such as wearing diapers or using baby paraphernalia). These people, unlike AB's, will usually not regress physically (adopting a baby form) or mentally. These tend to be the equivalent of 'diaperfurs' in the babyfur community. For some DLs, but not all of them, there is a fetish connection to the diapers and baby play. They will sometimes take the submissive role to a caretaker in sexual play, and the caretaker will take a dominant role.

*'''Infantilist''' : Essentially, [[Wikipedia:infantilism|infantilism]] regards any person who enjoys regressing to the mental age of an infant or toddler, and may or may not involve diapers and other baby paraphernalia.

==Baby things (and why)==
From the Adult Baby (AB) angle of AB/DL, regressing individuals prefer to behave and be treated as much like a baby or toddler as possible. To do so successfully achieves in many babyfurs a comforting, secure or blissful feeling. Various paraphrenalia help to satisfy these preferences:

===Clothing===
Many babyfurs enjoy wearing all sorts of clothing. Some say the cuter it looks, the better it is. Such articles of clothing include the following :
*[[Wikipedia:Overalls|Overalls]]
*[[Wikipedia:Shortalls|Shortalls]]
*[[Wikipedia:Booties|Booties]]
*[[Wikipedia:Dresses|Dresses]]
*[[Wikipedia:Onesie|Onesies]]
*[[Wikipedia:Pajamas|Pajamas]]
*[[Wikipedia:Pants|Pants]]
*[[Wikipedia:Footed sleepers|Footed sleepers]]
*[[Wikipedia:Mittens|Mittens]]
*[[Wikipedia:Bows|Bows]]

Many male babyfurs find they enjoy being dressed as little girls as well, and are sometimes called ''sissyfurs''. The classic baby bonnet (seen frequently in certain [[Looney Toons]] episodes) is not very common among babyfurs, which might be attributed to the fact that modern society doesn't find real babies wearing them either.

===Plushies and toys===
Just like clothing, interacting with [[plush toy|plushies]] and toys is very contributive to the cub experience. Toys range in age from baby toys to toy cars and action figures. As long as cubs get to interact with one another though, toys are not always the focus in a roleplay.

===Objects===
A toddler's life is not complete without many of the following items. Many babyfurs use these objects in online roleplay and would love to be able to use them in the real world :
*Cribs
*Walkers
*Strollers
*High chairs
*Car seats
*Booster seats
*Pacifiers
*Baby bottles
*Sippy cups
*Talcum powder
*Bubble baths

In addition to physical objects, some babyfurs also find a keen interest in actions like [[wikipedia:blowing a raspberry|blowing a raspberry]], being held, or watching old television shows that are no longer available on TV. Many old children's shows such as 80's and early 90's cartoons on [[Wikipedia:Nickelodeon|Nickelodeon]] were the same shows some babyfurs watched when they were little, and reminiscing about them leaves a nostalgic warmth.

===Diaper usage (and why)===
Diapers are an item frequently used while "cubbing out". Like other aspects of babyfur, this can be done in the virtual world, the real world, or both. There are many babyfurs, however, that while they will wear diapers in online roles, do not in real life. Many babyfurs will wear diapers in real life for a feeling of security and comfort, but will not use them for their intended purpose. At the other end of the spectrum, there are some babyfurs that, either by choice or by necessity, wear and use diapers all the time.

Why babyfurs wear, and possibly use, diapers in the real world is varied. For some, they are forced to wear them because of a medical condition and have no choice in the manner. These people have often blended their real life situation with their furry persona. For others, it is a way they can regress into their [[fursona|furry persona]]'s age. Some others see the diapers as a connection to their furry persona, paralleling a [[tail]] or [[fursuit]] in the general furry community.

The wearing (and especially the use) of diapers in the real world are at the heart of many issues that some members of the furry community in general have with the babyfurs. For example, it is not generally considered appropriate for a diaper user to soil themselves at [[convention]] in the presence of other [[furry fan]]s - or to put themselves in a situation where this is likely to happen - yet individuals have been known to do this, to the detriment of the group's reputation.

==Babyfur behavior==
When cubbing out in both the real world and in online roleplaying, the level of connection to the role will vary between each player. Some babyfurs will become so involved and yearn for such an authentic childish mentality that they will use speech impediments and [[Wikipedia:baby talk|baby talk]] to communicate. Very few babyfurs make a habit out of using babytalk in the real world, similar to a [[Wikipedia:gay lisp|gay lisp]]. Depending on the situation, a babyfur could even develop a habit of whining or crying to get what he/she wants from a caregiver or another roleplayer.

In light online [[role-playing]], babyfurs may toddle, crawl and wag their tails playfully while the sounds of crinkling diapers abound. Pouncing, giggling, cuddling, [[snug]]gling and tummy rubbing ensue with the maximum possible level of cuteness.

Child-like behaviour, baby animal sounds and an emphasis on [[cuteness]] are widespread among [[furry fans]] when among themselves, even those who don't call themselves babyfurs and who don't participate in other babyfur activities described here, such as diapers or baby clothing.

While most babyfurs are closely attached to the development of young [[human]]s, a different approach can be found in online [[role-play]], where newborn [[zoomorphic]] and [[anthropomorphic]] [[characters]] often grow up at a similar pace as wild animals, doing without accessories such as diapers and learning to walk in a short time. This has the practical advantage of sooner getting into an age that allows interesting role-play even for non-babyfurs when playing a character since birth. As in nature, opinions on when a character can be considered adult vary greatly.

===Cubbing Out===
"Cubbing Out" is a general term used by the community to describe roleplaying as a babyfur character. This can either be roleplay in the virtual world or the real world. Usually it will involve one or more regressed characters or people interacting with each other or with a caregiver.

"Padding" and "Getting Padded" may also refer to cubbing, in particular regarding to being diapered.

===The caregiver's role===
Caregivers (or caretakers) are the 'mommy' and 'daddy' figures in the roleplay. For the most part, they interact with other babyfurs as a mother or father would with their child. This can include playing with, cleaning or disciplining the younger character.

===Babyfurs at furry conventions===
Just like furries in general, babyfurs go to [[convention]]s to spend time with friends and express their [[furriness]]. For many, that includes their babyfur aspects too. One may see many babyfurs dressed in juvenile clothing and with various paraphernalia because that is part of how they choose to express themselves. To some babyfurs, dressing in such a way is no different than other furries wearing ears, tails or fursuits.

At many [[convention]]s, hotel rooms are set up as gathering places for babyfurs to socialize privately. Two of the most notable are the [[C'ubhouse]] and [[Nursery]] run by [[LilPup]] and [[Snuggems]], respectively.

===[http://www.swiftsden.net/bfpbg_v1_2.pdf Babyfurs Public Behavior Guidelines v1.2a]===

==History of the babyfur community==
*'''1995''' - [[Proxima Centauri]] opens [[The Nursery]] on [[FurryMUCK]].
*'''1995-01-13''' - Proxima Centauri runs the first official "AB/DL Furry" convention gathering at [[ConFurence 6]], though unsuccessful.
*'''1995-08-04''' - [[BitterGrey]] opens [http://understanding.infantilism.org Understanding Infantilism], then known as "BitterGrey's Den," a website for ABDLs and Furries.
*'''1996-09-09''' - Proxima Centauri officially opens [http://www.nurserytails.ca Nursery Tails].
*'''1997''' - [[Snuggems]] opens the FurryMUCK DayKare and Bottoms-Up Diaper Company.
*'''1998-01-15''' - Snuggems runs ''The Nursery'', the first successful convention gathering for babyfurs, at [[ConFurence 9]]. The Nursery has been held at 18 furry conventions.
*'''1998-07''' - [[Chipper]] and [[OshKoshFox]] create [[babyfurs (IRC)|#babyfurs]] on [[YiffNet]].
*'''2000-05-05''' - [[Kasi Frost]] and OshKoshFox create the Babyfurs mailing list on One Groups.
*'''2000-05-18''' - [[Ray_Ferret]] creates #littlepaws on YiffNet after heated disagreements on #babyfurs.
*'''2000''' - #nowhere_grotto is created on YiffNet as an alternative to #babyfurs and #littlepaws. The new channel grows to rival the size of #babyfurs, but falls before #babyfur is created in 2004.
*'''2001-07''' - [[LilPup]] runs the first [[C'ubHouse]] at [[Anthrocon]].
*'''2004-07''' - [[Ludwig]] creates #babyfur as an alternative to #babyfurs, now on [[FurNet (IRC)|FurNet]], to allow users to chat with fewer rules and regulations.
*'''2004-09-13''' - The Babyfurs mailing list, having moved to Yahoo! Groups, is deleted by Yahoo! and is revived as "Babyfurs_part2."
*'''2004-12-11''' - Yahoo! again deletes the mailing list, and the group moves to [http://clubs.wanadoo.co.uk/group/group.cfm?GID=2982050 Babyfurs on Smartgroups].
*'''2006-11-30''' - SmartGroups ceases service. Babyfurs mailing list ceases to exist after over six years.

==Community leaders and important babyfurs==
The following babyfurs are among the most known and respected in the furry fandom, recognized here for their contributions and devotion to the babyfur community:
*[[BabyTiger (person)|BabyTiger]] has been a member of the babyfur community since 1998, A Canadian Babyfur who has a strong presence at the Canadian conventions such at [[C-ACE]] and [[Anthrofest]], organizing and hosting BabyFur gatherings. He also works and helps out with newer babyfurs in the community, making them feel welcomed and lending a paw to any who need the help.

*[[Karis]] owns and maintains [[Karis' Playground]] [http://karisplayground.com/], featuring a large collection of babyfur and AB/DL images by artists of all rank. Karis' Playground also offers a store where visitors can purchase prints of babyfur art by various professional artists, including [[Marci McAdam]]. Karis was the first person to make babyfur/diaper art available at furry conventions, thus pioneering the community known today as "Babyfurs."

*[[LilPup]] and [[Lil Kitt]] run and manage the [http://babyfur.com/cubhouse/ Babyfur C'ubhouse] at furry conventions for babyfurs to get together and have fun. LilPup also runs the [http://babyfur.com/ Online Babyfur Community], a central website that features the [http://babyfur.com/bfpl/ Babyfur Proximity Locator] (BFPL) for babyfurs to locate one another around the world. Like Swift and Orca, LilPup works to improve the relationship between babyfurs and non-babyfurs at conventions and to help babyfurs maintain a positive reputation in the furry fandom.

*[[Orca (person)|Orca]] co-moderates the Babyfurs mailing list with SwiftFox. He maintains the Babyfurs mailing list and an external file archive. He routinely reports links to interesting or humorous online articles relating to AB/DLs. Orca is also the famed inventor of the [http://orcinus.dynip.com/AB_DL/Orca_Stack/index.html "Orca Stack."]

*[[Proxima Centauri]]'s name is perhaps the first name known to newcomers to the babyfur community as they search to satisfy their newly found interests. Proxima runs [http://www.nurserytails.ca Nursery Tails], one of the longest running AB Furry pages, dating back to 1997 (before the term "babyfur" had existed) and featuring thousands of babyfur art, fiction and multimedia files. Though it is in dire need of a new layout, the webpage still runs strong today.

*[[Snuggems]] is most known for running the Nursery at Anthrocon, a room devoted to giving to those kids and cubs at heart who need to be cared for. Although it started up first and despite that the two meeting spots have different ratings and features, Snuggems' Nursery has been often been said to view the C'ubhouse as competition.

*[[Swift Fox (person)|Swift Fox]] has been a member of the babyfur community since its inception in the mid to late 90's. He writes babyfur fiction, has been owner and moderator of several iterations of the Babyfurs mailing list, and hosts several furry and AB/DL events in the Pittsburgh area. ([http://www.swiftsden.net Swift's Den])

==Babyfur art and literature==
A few of the authors and artists in the babyfur community are :

===Artists===
*[[Marci McAdam]] is the most popular [[artist]] in the babyfur community. Although she is not a babyfur herself, her professional abilities and open-mindedness make her one of the best artist around. It is often said that a babyfur isn't officially a babyfur until he has purchased a badge or commission from Marci McAdam. Her babyfur art can be found for sale at her husband's website, Karis' Playground, and her other art is located at [http://furries.frithcat.com/ Marci McAdam's Furries]. Due to her time constraints in doing professional art, Marci is unable to take fandom-related commissions anymore.

*[[BushyCat]] appears at several furry conventions and is well known for her humorous-yet-innocent take on babyfurs as well as other alternative genres of furry art. Some of her creations have more human-like qualities than other artists tend to portray in their characters.

*[[JadeFox]] is one of the more active babyfur artists in the community, offering special contests and events for fans to participate in. The majority of his work is based on his own character or other babyfurs' characters. His drawings are especially creative and imaginative, bringing out only the most treasured aspects of childhood, as well as very innovative clothing design (featuring several brands and companies of his own devising). [http://www.furryjadefox.com/ Furry Jade Fox]

*[[Kelvin the Lion]] is a fairly popular artist whose current endeavors include (among others) the progressive webcomic ''[[Nivlek]]'', about the adventures of Nivlek the [[snow leopard]] who enjoys wearing diapers and eating. Nivlek remains to be one of the more amusing "weird" furry comics out there, and his talent does not go unnoticed. [http://www.geocities.com/kelvinthelion/index.html Kelvin's Furry Den]

*[[FangKit]] has been drawing babyfurs for most of this decade, and continues to improve his artistic talent. His unique style and knack for cuteness and humor combine to make him favored by babyfurs throughout the community. [http://www.babyfox.org.uk/foxnip/ FangKit's Pics]

*[[OzzyFox]], a student of animation at the Art Institute of Houston, consistently produces work on a regular basis that ranges from cuddly-cute to controversial and mature. [http://foxcrib.sk1p.com/ Fox Crib]

*[[IkazuchiFox]] (commonly known by friends as "Ikajuicy") is found in the definition for "ubercute" listed in UrbanDictionary. He is one of the few amateur babyfur artists with work unique and notable enough to be recognized by the fandom. Although Ikazuchi has not done a sketch for a long time, it is the hope of many furs that he will start drawing again.

*[[Astolpho]], also known to his friends outside the furry community as [[rootdown]], has a technique characterized by light, open outlines, bright pastel colors, and innocent expressions. Some of Astolpho's work is now available at Karis' Playground.

*[[Cargo Weasel]]'s art leans strongly toward the "DL" side of "AB/DL," showing off mature diaper-related concepts that fit perfectly with his coloring and shading style. His art was featured on a now-defunct mailing list, but can still be found on his website: [http://www.cargoweasel.com/ Cargo Weasel: Art Complex]

*[[Familliar]], a relatively new artist to the scene is a regular at the Blue Furry [[Oekaki]] board run by [[Guppy]]. Already a fan favorite within the babyfur community, Familliar regulary draws pictures of both his own character creations as well as that of his commissioners in his own charmingly creative & endearing way. His artwork can be found at: [http://http://www.furaffinity.net/user/familliar/ Familliar's FA website].

*[[Aramitz]]'s artwork focuses almost exclusively on the "DL" side of commisions for the babyfur community. His unique style is characterised with bold, thick & prominent inking lines set against the subtle use of cell-shaded coloring. Aramitz currently maintains galleries at all the major prominent furry art websites such as: [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/aramitz/ Aramitz's FA website].

===Art ''about'' babyfurs===
Some [[furry fandom]] artists have covered the topic of babyfurs, typically taking the same line as [[:Category:Media coverage|external commentators on the entire fandom]]:

*''[[West Corner Of the Park (comic)|West Corner Of the Park]]'''s coverage has been [http://www.graphxpress.com/cgi-bin/wcotp.cgi?date=20051002 generally] [http://www.graphxpress.com/cgi-bin/wcotp.cgi?date=20051016 negative], although they did make an exception for the [http://www.graphxpress.com/cgi-bin/wcotp.cgi?date=20060521 Pink Panzer]

===Writers===
*[[CS Fox]], also known as Kit Fox and Cyprus Sygial, is possibly the best known babyfur writer in the community. His works are the biggest features in the stories section at Nursery Tails, and since his submissions to Proxima's site he has gone on to host his own website showing off babyfur fiction of his own and by newer babyfur writers. The latest rendition of CS Fox's site, [http://www.foxtalestimes.com/ Fox Tales Times], is being completed as this article is written. Its biggest feature is CS Fox's renowned AB/DL RPGM2K-based game, Weston Academy. The website also sports plenty of comics and art related to the RPG.

*[[Firemane]]'s fiction is prominently featured on CS Fox's fiction page.

*[[Fieval Mouse]]'s work is still favored by many furs. His stories are roughly 5 years old and are found on Proxima's Nursery Tails, featuring illustrations by Doodles.

*[[Athalon]] is another notable furry writer who has written the lightly famous [[The Milkshake Club]].

==Babyfur as a paraphilia==

===Babyfurs and pedophilia===

Like other furry fans, babyfurs often exhibit sexual attraction to anthropomorphic animals by participating in [[TinySex]]. But because this usually involves adult players [[roleplaying]] sexual situations involving prepubescent characters, the question of whether babyfurs are [[Wikipedia:Pedophilia|pedophiles]] often arises.

Babyfurs generally assert that roleplaying as underage characters doesn't imply sexual attraction to such characters. For example, some roleplay as young furries due to a longing to be young again, and have no sexual element to their roleplay.

Of those that do participate in sexual activity, some are interested in (for example) the fantasy of submission to an adult figure. Those who have TinySex with other babyfurs sometimes argue that if there is no adult '''character''' involved, the activity is not pedophilia. Others may stress that since characters portrayed are not '''human''', it is not meaningfully pedophilia. Outsiders often disagree, since the activity still involves actual adults taking an interest in prepubertal persons depicted in sexual situations.

This debate applies equally to visual and written depictions of babyfurs in sexual relations, and disagreements are often intense, between those with concerns about pedophilia, those who feel babyfur is distinct from pedophilia (because of players' identification with characters or the species of those characters), and those who don't care who enjoys it just as long as they're not forced to see it.

===Babyfurs vs. non-babyfurs===
The concept of babyfurs is quite contentious with some members of the [[fandom]]. Some furries and non-furries who have identified themselves as babyfurs or were identified by others as being babyfurs may have acted inappropriately at [[convention]]s in the past. Such contentious behavior has allegedly included wearing diapers in public without using proper hygiene and trying to push uninterested people into babyfur roleplay, including sexual roleplay. These behaviors are frowned upon by the babyfur community in general, and such incidents, if perpetrated by babyfurs, are done by a small number of babyfurs within a larger babyfur community. The community in general adopted guidelines of conduct for how to act in public after a rash of such alleged incidents at conventions in an effort to police themselves.

Furries who dislike babyfurs may do so for a variety of common points, including:

*Grossed out by the concept of diaper lovers (or, in the aforementioned cases, by the smell)
*Concern that some babyfurs may be pedophiles
*Previous negative experiences with those who identify themselves as babyfurs or were identified by others as being babyfurs.
*Fear that babyfur behavior will be associated as a characteristic of the general fandom, especially in the media

While there is some conflict between babyfurs and the general fandom, such conflicts should not be overstated. The majority of babyfurs and non-babyfurs coexist quite well because the majority of babyfurs do not engage in the more extreme behaviors mentioned here.

==Babyfur online==
Babyfurs have a well established community full of art, resources, and as many modes of communication as the rest of the furry fandom.

==Websites==
====Informative pages====
Want to learn more about babyfurs, who they are, and why they are? These web pages may be helpful.

*[http://understanding.infantilism.org Understanding Infantilism] by [[BitterGrey]]
*[http://babyfur.com Online Babyfur Community] by [[LilPup]]
*[http://orcinus.dynip.com/AB_DL/Orca_Stack/index.html How to make an "Orca Stack"], which are useful diapers for babyfurs.

[[Image:sr_secondlife.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Two babyfurs hug in the world of [[Second Life]].]]

====Art and fiction pages====
*[http://www.nurserytails.ca Nursery Tails] by [[Proxima Centauri]]
*[http://www.foxtalestimes.com Fox Tales Times] by [[CS Fox]]
*[http://foxcrib.sk1p.com/ Fox Crib] by [[OzzyFox]]
*[http://www.furryjadefox.com Furry Jade Fox] by [[JadeFox]]
*[http://www.karisplayground.com/ Karis' Playground] by [[Karis]]
*[http://www.artbyluca.com Art By Luca and Friends] by [[Luca]]

====LiveJournal communities====
*[http://community.livejournal.com/babyfur/ Babyfur Community]

===Mailing lists===
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Babyfur_Cubhouse/ Babyfur C'ubhouse]
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/clubcargo/ Club Cargo]
*[http://clubs.wanadoo.co.uk/group/group.cfm?GID=3103378 LilFursCubhouse]
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MDBabyFurs/ Maryland Babyfurs]

===Internet Relay Chat===
*[irc://irc.furnet.org/babyfurs Furnet #babyfurs] (PG13 rating) - [http://www.babyfurs.org.uk website]
*[irc://irc.furnet.org/babyfur Furnet #babyfur] (Unrated)
*[irc://irc.furnet.org/foxtalestimes Furnet #foxtalestimes] (Unrated)
*[irc://irc.furnet.org/diaperfurs Furnet #diaperfurs] (Unrated) ([[diaperfurs]] WikiFur page)

===Bulletin Boards and Forums===
*[http://foxtalestimes.actifforum.com/index.forum Fox Tales Forum] (G rating)

===MUCKs===
[[The Astonishing Treehouse of the Secret Moon|The Treehouse]] on [[Tapestries]] is a common meeting place for lilfurs and ageplayers. Just teleport to ''secretmoon'' and you're there.

===Second Life===
Many babyfurs can be found in [[Second Life]]. A major meeting place for babyfurs is the babyfur [[island (Second Life)|sim]] called [[Cub Conclave]], created and run by [[Raven Welesa]].

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