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'''Rod O'Riley''' (aka. '''Rodney Stansfield''' or '''Vinson Mink''') co-founded [[ConFurence]], and runs [[programming]] for [[Califur]]. He is often identified as one of the founding members of organized [[furry fandom]], along with his long time mate, [[Mark Merlino]]. Rodney is the editor and chief [[writer]] of ''[[In-Fur-Nation]]'', a furry news-[[fanzine|zine]].<br />
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'''[[WikiFur:Did you know?#16 August|Did you know?]]''' Rod, the editor of ''[[In-Fur-Nation]]'', has also hosted the [[Furry Fandom Lounge]] at [[Worldcon]] in 1996 and 2006, and at the NASFIC (held when Worldcon is held outside of North America) in 1999.<br />
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Rodney's personal [[totem]] animal and spirit guide is the [[mink]]. Rodney likens the mink spirit to "an [[otter]] with attitude". A vegan who does not wear leather (even on his guitar straps), Rodney has been active in environmental, animal rights, vegetarian, and non-violence issues for many years. He is also a [[Wikipedia:Libertarian Party|Libertarian Party]] activist.<br />
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Rodney also has diverse interests in music, leading to constant musical projects in which he enlists a roster of musicians, both in and out of the furry fandom. He is the bassist and singer in the bands [[Illegal Operation]] and [[Dr. Zayus]], a writer of both [[filk]] and pop/rock songs, and a guitar salesperson.<br />
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