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Banner

2022-11-10T22:26:46Z

Banner: removing bad link

'''Banner''' is an [[anthro]] writer. He has written several short stories, some of which have appeared in ''[[Yarf!]]''; other stories, written under a pseudonym, have been featured in other furry magazines and websites.

== External links ==
{{Contributor|Banner}}
*[http://www.snowcloude.com/~banner/ Banner's] personal webpage
*[http://banner.livejournal.com/ Banner] on [[LiveJournal]] (closed, but operational)
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[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Writers]]

Banner

2022-11-10T22:25:27Z

Banner: The two mentioned properties have been gone for nearly 20 years now.

'''Banner''' is an [[anthro]] writer. He has written several short stories, some of which have appeared in ''[[Yarf!]]''; other stories, written under a pseudonym, have been featured in other furry magazines and websites.

== External links ==
{{Contributor|Banner}}
*[http://www.snowcloude.com/~banner/ Banner's] personal webpage
*[http://banner.livejournal.com/ Banner] on [[LiveJournal]] (closed, but operational)
*[http://banner.insanejournal.com/ Banner] on [[InsaneJournal]]
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[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Writers]]

Free Fur All

2021-09-22T20:55:26Z

Banner: added 'criminal and illegal' as making bomb threats and threats of mass shootings is a FELONY

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{{Infobox convention
|name = Free Fur All
|logo = [[File:Freefuralllogoicon.png|235px]]
|subject = Anthro
|location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[W:Tulsa, Oklahoma|Tulsa, Oklahoma]], [[W:USA|USA]]}}
|url = https://awooassociation.org/freefurall
|status = Proposed
|organizer = Anthro West Open Organization Inc. (AWOO)
|first = May 27-29, 2022
|resources = {{con resources|Free Fur all}}
}}
[[File:AWOOAssociationLogo.jpg|right|245px]]
[[File:Free Fur All poster.jpeg|right|thumb|235px|Free Fur All poster]]
[[File:FFATShirt2022.png|right|thumb|235px|Free Fur All 2022 t-shirt design. Art by ?.]]
'''Free For All''' ('''''America's Anthro Convention'''''), is an upcoming [[anthro]] [[convention]] that will take place in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA, and is run by the [[AWOO Association|Anthro West Open Organization Inc.]] ('''AWOO''').

== Free Fur All 2022 ==

Free Fur All's first event will take place on May 27-29, 2022, with the [[guest of honor]] being [[2, The Ranting Gryphon]].

The con theme will be '''''Getting Back to Our Routes''''' (based on the acclaimed American road, [[W:U.S. Route 66|U.S. Route 66]]).

== Controversy ==

On August/September 2021, some fandom members{{who}} and [[non-fur]] fur-friendly users{{who}} expressed, personally or "in the name of the furry fandom",<ref>[https://twitter.com/wgtc_site/status/1433156978788999169 ''The furry fandom is unhappy with @AWOOAssociation's announcement of Free Fur All.] post by [https://wegotthiscovered.com We Got This Covered] on [[Twitter]]. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref> their unhappy comments with AWOO's Free Fur All convention perceived ties with the mainstream [[W:alternative right|Alternative right]] ('''Alt-right'''),<ref>[https://twitter.com/raptordoggo/status/1433652216691404810 ''Awoonation, I think? Looks like it's gonna be a big ole trump-worshipping circle jerk tho where they constantly make sad jokes about snowflakes and whine about how they can't get away with being openly racist anymore''] post by [[RAPTORDOG]] on Twitter. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/UZIKING5/status/1433151356295163914 ''MAGACon''] post by [[UZIKING]] on Twitter. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/CraftyCCoyote/status/1433808721495351300 ''FreeFurAll, the Furry convention designed by Trump supporters''] post by [[Crafty Coyote]] on Twitter. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref> including "questionable" [[furry|fur]] and [[non-fur]] [[W:conservative|conservative]] and/or [[W:libertarian|libertarian]] people{{who}} that are behind and/or helping the convention itself, and its announced [[guest of honor]] ('''2, The Ranting Gryphon'''), all of whom have supposed ties to the alt-right.<ref>[https://twitter.com/supership79/status/1433111145531985923 ''not to mention that its guest of honor is disgraced furry shithead deuce gryphon. they really missed a chance to call this Fashcon''] post by [[Supership79]] on Twitter. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref>

Users have accused these people and groups (such as the [[Furry Raiders]]) of being [[W:Racism|racist]], [[W:Misogynism|misogynist]], [[W:Homophobia|homophobic]], [[W:Transphobia|transphobes]], [[zoophile]] supporters, [[W:QAnon|QAnon]]s, [[W:Nazis|Nazis]], and being hateful in general in the past,{{cn}} and that they should not be able to host any type of [[furry meet]] or [[con]] because of such beliefs, using various criminal and illegal ways to stop them, such as, for example, forcing the hosting hotel, the [https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/tulse-marriott-tulsa-hotel-southern-hills/ Tulsa Marriott Southern Hills], to cancel their contract,<ref>[https://twitter.com/LiteralGrill/status/1433500998727872514 ''It's not impossible and is absolutely worth noting. People should make it clear they want Free Fur All destroyed, NOT [[TTFC]].''] post by [[Allie Capps]] on Twitter. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/LiteralGrill/status/1433916635102920705 ''OOPSY DOODLE! It seems that Free Fur All still has a hotel block listed on its site, so the hotel manager might have lied during his statement!(.) It'd be a shame if their phones rang off the hook today asking about that...''] post by Allie Capps on Twitter. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/LiteralGrill/status/1433120775888728064 ''Whoops, I accidentally dropped the contact information for the convention's hotel and charity! I hope nobody uses this for 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆 reason!!!''] post by Allie Capps on Twitter. Retrieved September 4, 2021.</ref> or, according to some, some other disingenuous means such as making bomb<ref>[https://twitter.com/Blue_Dingolf/status/1433321784133230592 ''its always the left that's quick to make threats of violence, joking or not, because they'd take it deadly serious when on the receiving end''] post by [[Dingolf]] on Twitter. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref> and mass shooting threats to the (not yet held) event,<ref>[https://twitter.com/FreezePeachWulf/status/1433804890631966723 ''Friendly reminder that the people whining about FreeFurAll, going so far as to make bomb and mass shooting threats to the event(...)''] post by [[FreezePeachWulf]] on Twitter. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/Peach0veralls/status/1433534513104121883 ''The crazy people pissed about free fur all have devolved to making bomb threats''] post by FreezePeachWulf on Twitter. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref> or track and [[W:Doxxing|dox]] personnel involved with AWOO, Free Fur All, or friend and sympathizers.{{cn}}<ref>[https://twitter.com/LiteralGrill/status/1433652721077211138 ''Help me identify these last few Free Fur All staff members?''] post by Allie Capps on Twitter. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref>

The accusations of AWOO's perceived improprieties have also included the charity the con supports, Safari's Sanctuary (also supported by the Oklahoma [[furry convention]], [[Tails and Tornadoes Fur Con|Tails and Tornadoes]]):
{{q|Safari's Sanctuary has faced multiple accusations of animal abuse with the [[W:USDAUSDA|USDA]] previously revoking its license to operate. A man was also killed after a [[lion]]-[[tiger]] [[hybrid]] mauled him to death at the facility}}

The ongoing back and forth battle between both groups on [[W:Social media|social media]] continues as of September 2021.

=== Loss of hosting venue ===
{{Unreferenced-section}}
By September 15, 2021, AWOO posted that the initial venue, was no longer available, <ref>[https://twitter.com/AWOOAssociation/status/1437982691480281088?s=20 #Uncancelable] Posted via [[Twitter]] on Sept 14, 2021, retrieved Sept 16, 2021</ref> blaming the "intolerant dark side of the anthro fandom"'s (unproven) threat of "civil unrest" for its loss.

Member's on the opposing side blamed AWOO's woes and loss of venue on itself, particularly on the acts of some of its [[Staff|staff members]]{{who}} threatening, while on social media, users with acts of violence, all the way up to include the threat of outright murder,{{cn}} which were saved via screenshots on various web sites.{{cn}}

AWOO responded to the accusations by pointing out that these actual (not fake) flagrant posts{{cn}} were made by non-AWOO staff people (in particular users [[KKKlyde]] and [[Cani Lupine]]){{cn}} on their Twitter accounts or on '''Free Fur All 2022 Unofficial Chat''', a not AWOO sanctioned "Free Fur All" social site.{{cn}}

== References ==
{{reflist|2}}

== External links ==
{{flayrah|node1=8453|title1=Turbulence in Tulsa as ousted Tails and Tornadoes president starts new convention in same hotel}}
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSpbOzhacSY Free Fur All] promotional video on [[YouTube]]

=== Media ===

* [https://twitter.com/wgtc_site/status/1433156978788999169 ''A Furry Convention With Ties To The Alt-Right Was Announced And The Fandom Wants It Dead.''] article on [https://wegotthiscovered.com We Got This Covered]

{{Conventions}}
[[Category:Conventions]]
[[Category:Free Fur All]]
[[Category:Oklahoma]]
[[Category:2022 births]]

Free Fur All

2021-09-22T20:52:39Z

Banner: Changed 'Fandom

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{{Infobox convention
|name = Free Fur All
|logo = [[File:Freefuralllogoicon.png|235px]]
|subject = Anthro
|location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[W:Tulsa, Oklahoma|Tulsa, Oklahoma]], [[W:USA|USA]]}}
|url = https://awooassociation.org/freefurall
|status = Proposed
|organizer = Anthro West Open Organization Inc. (AWOO)
|first = May 27-29, 2022
|resources = {{con resources|Free Fur all}}
}}
[[File:AWOOAssociationLogo.jpg|right|245px]]
[[File:Free Fur All poster.jpeg|right|thumb|235px|Free Fur All poster]]
[[File:FFATShirt2022.png|right|thumb|235px|Free Fur All 2022 t-shirt design. Art by ?.]]
'''Free For All''' ('''''America's Anthro Convention'''''), is an upcoming [[anthro]] [[convention]] that will take place in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA, and is run by the [[AWOO Association|Anthro West Open Organization Inc.]] ('''AWOO''').

== Free Fur All 2022 ==

Free Fur All's first event will take place on May 27-29, 2022, with the [[guest of honor]] being [[2, The Ranting Gryphon]].

The con theme will be '''''Getting Back to Our Routes''''' (based on the acclaimed American road, [[W:U.S. Route 66|U.S. Route 66]]).

== Controversy ==

On August/September 2021, some fandom members{{who}} and [[non-fur]] fur-friendly users{{who}} expressed, personally or "in the name of the furry fandom",<ref>[https://twitter.com/wgtc_site/status/1433156978788999169 ''The furry fandom is unhappy with @AWOOAssociation's announcement of Free Fur All.] post by [https://wegotthiscovered.com We Got This Covered] on [[Twitter]]. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref> their unhappy comments with AWOO's Free Fur All convention perceived ties with the mainstream [[W:alternative right|Alternative right]] ('''Alt-right'''),<ref>[https://twitter.com/raptordoggo/status/1433652216691404810 ''Awoonation, I think? Looks like it's gonna be a big ole trump-worshipping circle jerk tho where they constantly make sad jokes about snowflakes and whine about how they can't get away with being openly racist anymore''] post by [[RAPTORDOG]] on Twitter. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/UZIKING5/status/1433151356295163914 ''MAGACon''] post by [[UZIKING]] on Twitter. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/CraftyCCoyote/status/1433808721495351300 ''FreeFurAll, the Furry convention designed by Trump supporters''] post by [[Crafty Coyote]] on Twitter. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref> including "questionable" [[furry|fur]] and [[non-fur]] [[W:conservative|conservative]] and/or [[W:libertarian|libertarian]] people{{who}} that are behind and/or helping the convention itself, and its announced [[guest of honor]] ('''2, The Ranting Gryphon'''), all of whom have supposed ties to the alt-right.<ref>[https://twitter.com/supership79/status/1433111145531985923 ''not to mention that its guest of honor is disgraced furry shithead deuce gryphon. they really missed a chance to call this Fashcon''] post by [[Supership79]] on Twitter. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref>

Users have accused these people and groups (such as the [[Furry Raiders]]) of being [[W:Racism|racist]], [[W:Misogynism|misogynist]], [[W:Homophobia|homophobic]], [[W:Transphobia|transphobes]], [[zoophile]] supporters, [[W:QAnon|QAnon]]s, [[W:Nazis|Nazis]], and being hateful in general in the past,{{cn}} and that they should not be able to host any type of [[furry meet]] or [[con]] because of such beliefs, using various ways to stop them, such as, for example, forcing the hosting hotel, the [https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/tulse-marriott-tulsa-hotel-southern-hills/ Tulsa Marriott Southern Hills], to cancel their contract,<ref>[https://twitter.com/LiteralGrill/status/1433500998727872514 ''It's not impossible and is absolutely worth noting. People should make it clear they want Free Fur All destroyed, NOT [[TTFC]].''] post by [[Allie Capps]] on Twitter. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/LiteralGrill/status/1433916635102920705 ''OOPSY DOODLE! It seems that Free Fur All still has a hotel block listed on its site, so the hotel manager might have lied during his statement!(.) It'd be a shame if their phones rang off the hook today asking about that...''] post by Allie Capps on Twitter. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/LiteralGrill/status/1433120775888728064 ''Whoops, I accidentally dropped the contact information for the convention's hotel and charity! I hope nobody uses this for 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆 reason!!!''] post by Allie Capps on Twitter. Retrieved September 4, 2021.</ref> or, according to some, some other disingenuous means such as making bomb<ref>[https://twitter.com/Blue_Dingolf/status/1433321784133230592 ''its always the left that's quick to make threats of violence, joking or not, because they'd take it deadly serious when on the receiving end''] post by [[Dingolf]] on Twitter. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref> and mass shooting threats to the (not yet held) event,<ref>[https://twitter.com/FreezePeachWulf/status/1433804890631966723 ''Friendly reminder that the people whining about FreeFurAll, going so far as to make bomb and mass shooting threats to the event(...)''] post by [[FreezePeachWulf]] on Twitter. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/Peach0veralls/status/1433534513104121883 ''The crazy people pissed about free fur all have devolved to making bomb threats''] post by FreezePeachWulf on Twitter. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref> or track and [[W:Doxxing|dox]] personnel involved with AWOO, Free Fur All, or friend and sympathizers.{{cn}}<ref>[https://twitter.com/LiteralGrill/status/1433652721077211138 ''Help me identify these last few Free Fur All staff members?''] post by Allie Capps on Twitter. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref>

The accusations of AWOO's perceived improprieties have also included the charity the con supports, Safari's Sanctuary (also supported by the Oklahoma [[furry convention]], [[Tails and Tornadoes Fur Con|Tails and Tornadoes]]):
{{q|Safari's Sanctuary has faced multiple accusations of animal abuse with the [[W:USDAUSDA|USDA]] previously revoking its license to operate. A man was also killed after a [[lion]]-[[tiger]] [[hybrid]] mauled him to death at the facility}}

The ongoing back and forth battle between both groups on [[W:Social media|social media]] continues as of September 2021.

=== Loss of hosting venue ===
{{Unreferenced-section}}
By September 15, 2021, AWOO posted that the initial venue, was no longer available, <ref>[https://twitter.com/AWOOAssociation/status/1437982691480281088?s=20 #Uncancelable] Posted via [[Twitter]] on Sept 14, 2021, retrieved Sept 16, 2021</ref> blaming the "intolerant dark side of the anthro fandom"'s (unproven) threat of "civil unrest" for its loss.

Member's on the opposing side blamed AWOO's woes and loss of venue on itself, particularly on the acts of some of its [[Staff|staff members]]{{who}} threatening, while on social media, users with acts of violence, all the way up to include the threat of outright murder,{{cn}} which were saved via screenshots on various web sites.{{cn}}

AWOO responded to the accusations by pointing out that these actual (not fake) flagrant posts{{cn}} were made by non-AWOO staff people (in particular users [[KKKlyde]] and [[Cani Lupine]]){{cn}} on their Twitter accounts or on '''Free Fur All 2022 Unofficial Chat''', a not AWOO sanctioned "Free Fur All" social site.{{cn}}

== References ==
{{reflist|2}}

== External links ==
{{flayrah|node1=8453|title1=Turbulence in Tulsa as ousted Tails and Tornadoes president starts new convention in same hotel}}
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSpbOzhacSY Free Fur All] promotional video on [[YouTube]]

=== Media ===

* [https://twitter.com/wgtc_site/status/1433156978788999169 ''A Furry Convention With Ties To The Alt-Right Was Announced And The Fandom Wants It Dead.''] article on [https://wegotthiscovered.com We Got This Covered]

{{Conventions}}
[[Category:Conventions]]
[[Category:Free Fur All]]
[[Category:Oklahoma]]
[[Category:2022 births]]

Free Fur All

2021-09-22T16:59:41Z

Banner: removed the part about the 'resembles a police badge'. Again, stupid. That's the shape of a highway route sign. In the south the police wear STAR SHAPED badges. Because it's mainly sheriffs down here.

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{{Infobox convention
|name = Free Fur All
|logo = [[File:Freefuralllogoicon.png|235px]]
|subject = Anthro
|location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[W:Tulsa, Oklahoma|Tulsa, Oklahoma]], [[W:USA|USA]]}}
|url = https://awooassociation.org/freefurall
|status = Proposed
|organizer = Anthro West Open Organization Inc. (AWOO)
|first = May 27-29, 2022
|resources = {{con resources|Free Fur all}}
}}
[[File:AWOOAssociationLogo.jpg|right|245px]]
[[File:Free Fur All poster.jpeg|right|thumb|235px|Free Fur All poster]]
[[File:FFATShirt2022.png|right|thumb|235px|Free Fur All 2022 t-shirt design. Art by ?.]]
'''Free For All''' ('''''America's Anthro Convention'''''), is an upcoming [[anthro]] [[convention]] that will take place in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA, and is run by the [[AWOO Association|Anthro West Open Organization Inc.]] ('''AWOO''').

== Free Fur All 2022 ==

Free Fur All's first event will take place on May 27-29, 2022, with the [[guest of honor]] being [[2, The Ranting Gryphon]].

The con theme will be '''''Getting Back to Our Routes''''' (based on the acclaimed American road, [[W:U.S. Route 66|U.S. Route 66]]).

== Controversy ==

On August/September 2021, fandom and [[non-fur]] fur-friendly users{{who}} expressed, personally or "in the name of the furry fandom",<ref>[https://twitter.com/wgtc_site/status/1433156978788999169 ''The furry fandom is unhappy with @AWOOAssociation's announcement of Free Fur All.] post by [https://wegotthiscovered.com We Got This Covered] on [[Twitter]]. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref> their unhappy comments with AWOO's Free Fur All convention perceived ties with the mainstream [[W:alternative right|Alternative right]] ('''Alt-right'''),<ref>[https://twitter.com/raptordoggo/status/1433652216691404810 ''Awoonation, I think? Looks like it's gonna be a big ole trump-worshipping circle jerk tho where they constantly make sad jokes about snowflakes and whine about how they can't get away with being openly racist anymore''] post by [[RAPTORDOG]] on Twitter. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/UZIKING5/status/1433151356295163914 ''MAGACon''] post by [[UZIKING]] on Twitter. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/CraftyCCoyote/status/1433808721495351300 ''FreeFurAll, the Furry convention designed by Trump supporters''] post by [[Crafty Coyote]] on Twitter. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref> including "questionable" [[furry|fur]] and [[non-fur]] [[W:conservative|conservative]] and/or [[W:libertarian|libertarian]] people{{who}} that are behind and/or helping the convention itself, and its announced [[guest of honor]] ('''2, The Ranting Gryphon'''), all of whom have supposed ties to the alt-right.<ref>[https://twitter.com/supership79/status/1433111145531985923 ''not to mention that its guest of honor is disgraced furry shithead deuce gryphon. they really missed a chance to call this Fashcon''] post by [[Supership79]] on Twitter. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref>

Users have accused these people and groups (such as the [[Furry Raiders]]) of being [[W:Racism|racist]], [[W:Misogynism|misogynist]], [[W:Homophobia|homophobic]], [[W:Transphobia|transphobes]], [[zoophile]] supporters, [[W:QAnon|QAnon]]s, [[W:Nazis|Nazis]], and being hateful in general in the past,{{cn}} and that they should not be able to host any type of [[furry meet]] or [[con]] because of such beliefs, using various ways to stop them, such as, for example, forcing the hosting hotel, the [https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/tulse-marriott-tulsa-hotel-southern-hills/ Tulsa Marriott Southern Hills], to cancel their contract,<ref>[https://twitter.com/LiteralGrill/status/1433500998727872514 ''It's not impossible and is absolutely worth noting. People should make it clear they want Free Fur All destroyed, NOT [[TTFC]].''] post by [[Allie Capps]] on Twitter. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/LiteralGrill/status/1433916635102920705 ''OOPSY DOODLE! It seems that Free Fur All still has a hotel block listed on its site, so the hotel manager might have lied during his statement!(.) It'd be a shame if their phones rang off the hook today asking about that...''] post by Allie Capps on Twitter. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/LiteralGrill/status/1433120775888728064 ''Whoops, I accidentally dropped the contact information for the convention's hotel and charity! I hope nobody uses this for 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆 reason!!!''] post by Allie Capps on Twitter. Retrieved September 4, 2021.</ref> or, according to some, some other disingenuous means such as making bomb<ref>[https://twitter.com/Blue_Dingolf/status/1433321784133230592 ''its always the left that's quick to make threats of violence, joking or not, because they'd take it deadly serious when on the receiving end''] post by [[Dingolf]] on Twitter. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref> and mass shooting threats to the (not yet held) event,<ref>[https://twitter.com/FreezePeachWulf/status/1433804890631966723 ''Friendly reminder that the people whining about FreeFurAll, going so far as to make bomb and mass shooting threats to the event(...)''] post by [[FreezePeachWulf]] on Twitter. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/Peach0veralls/status/1433534513104121883 ''The crazy people pissed about free fur all have devolved to making bomb threats''] post by FreezePeachWulf on Twitter. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref> or track and [[W:Doxxing|dox]] personnel involved with AWOO, Free Fur All, or friend and sympathizers.{{cn}}<ref>[https://twitter.com/LiteralGrill/status/1433652721077211138 ''Help me identify these last few Free Fur All staff members?''] post by Allie Capps on Twitter. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref>

The accusations of AWOO's perceived improprieties have also included the charity the con supports, Safari's Sanctuary (also supported by the Oklahoma [[furry convention]], [[Tails and Tornadoes Fur Con|Tails and Tornadoes]]):
{{q|Safari's Sanctuary has faced multiple accusations of animal abuse with the [[W:USDAUSDA|USDA]] previously revoking its license to operate. A man was also killed after a [[lion]]-[[tiger]] [[hybrid]] mauled him to death at the facility}}

The ongoing back and forth battle between both groups on [[W:Social media|social media]] continues as of September 2021.

=== Loss of hosting venue ===
{{Unreferenced-section}}
By September 15, 2021, AWOO posted that the initial venue, was no longer available, <ref>[https://twitter.com/AWOOAssociation/status/1437982691480281088?s=20 #Uncancelable] Posted via [[Twitter]] on Sept 14, 2021, retrieved Sept 16, 2021</ref> blaming the "intolerant dark side of the anthro fandom"'s (unproven) threat of "civil unrest" for its loss.

Member's on the opposing side blamed AWOO's woes and loss of venue on itself, particularly on the acts of some of its [[Staff|staff members]]{{who}} threatening, while on social media, users with acts of violence, all the way up to include the threat of outright murder,{{cn}} which were saved via screenshots on various web sites.{{cn}}

AWOO responded to the accusations by pointing out that these actual (not fake) flagrant posts{{cn}} were made by non-AWOO staff people (in particular users [[KKKlyde]] and [[Cani Lupine]]){{cn}} on their Twitter accounts or on '''Free Fur All 2022 Unofficial Chat''', a not AWOO sanctioned "Free Fur All" social site.{{cn}}

== References ==
{{reflist|2}}

== External links ==
{{flayrah|node1=8453|title1=Turbulence in Tulsa as ousted Tails and Tornadoes president starts new convention in same hotel}}
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSpbOzhacSY Free Fur All] promotional video on [[YouTube]]

=== Media ===

* [https://twitter.com/wgtc_site/status/1433156978788999169 ''A Furry Convention With Ties To The Alt-Right Was Announced And The Fandom Wants It Dead.''] article on [https://wegotthiscovered.com We Got This Covered]

{{Conventions}}
[[Category:Conventions]]
[[Category:Free Fur All]]
[[Category:Oklahoma]]
[[Category:2022 births]]

Free Fur All

2021-09-22T16:57:32Z

Banner: Removed the bit about the Tulsa Massacre because that was also a stupid stretch. It's Memorial Day weekend. Seriously, this crap on this page is getting pretty dumb

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{{Infobox convention
|name = Free Fur All
|logo = [[File:Freefuralllogoicon.png|235px]]
|subject = Anthro
|location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[W:Tulsa, Oklahoma|Tulsa, Oklahoma]], [[W:USA|USA]]}}
|url = https://awooassociation.org/freefurall
|status = Proposed
|organizer = Anthro West Open Organization Inc. (AWOO)
|first = May 27-29, 2022
|resources = {{con resources|Free Fur all}}
}}
[[File:AWOOAssociationLogo.jpg|right|245px]]
[[File:Free Fur All poster.jpeg|right|thumb|235px|Free Fur All poster]]
[[File:FFATShirt2022.png|right|thumb|235px|Free Fur All 2022 t-shirt design. Art by ?.]]
'''Free For All''' ('''''America's Anthro Convention'''''), is an upcoming [[anthro]] [[convention]] that will take place in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA, and is run by the [[AWOO Association|Anthro West Open Organization Inc.]] ('''AWOO''').

== Free Fur All 2022 ==

Free Fur All's first event will take place on May 27-29, 2022, with the [[guest of honor]] being [[2, The Ranting Gryphon]].

The con theme will be '''''Getting Back to Our Routes''''' (based on the acclaimed American road, [[W:U.S. Route 66|U.S. Route 66]]).

== Controversy ==

On August/September 2021, fandom and [[non-fur]] fur-friendly users{{who}} expressed, personally or "in the name of the furry fandom",<ref>[https://twitter.com/wgtc_site/status/1433156978788999169 ''The furry fandom is unhappy with @AWOOAssociation's announcement of Free Fur All.] post by [https://wegotthiscovered.com We Got This Covered] on [[Twitter]]. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref> their unhappy comments with AWOO's Free Fur All convention perceived ties with the mainstream [[W:alternative right|Alternative right]] ('''Alt-right'''),<ref>[https://twitter.com/raptordoggo/status/1433652216691404810 ''Awoonation, I think? Looks like it's gonna be a big ole trump-worshipping circle jerk tho where they constantly make sad jokes about snowflakes and whine about how they can't get away with being openly racist anymore''] post by [[RAPTORDOG]] on Twitter. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/UZIKING5/status/1433151356295163914 ''MAGACon''] post by [[UZIKING]] on Twitter. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/CraftyCCoyote/status/1433808721495351300 ''FreeFurAll, the Furry convention designed by Trump supporters''] post by [[Crafty Coyote]] on Twitter. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref> including "questionable" [[furry|fur]] and [[non-fur]] [[W:conservative|conservative]] and/or [[W:libertarian|libertarian]] people{{who}} that are behind and/or helping the convention itself, and its announced [[guest of honor]] ('''2, The Ranting Gryphon'''), all of whom have supposed ties to the alt-right.<ref>[https://twitter.com/supership79/status/1433111145531985923 ''not to mention that its guest of honor is disgraced furry shithead deuce gryphon. they really missed a chance to call this Fashcon''] post by [[Supership79]] on Twitter. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref>

Users have accused these people and groups (such as the [[Furry Raiders]]) of being [[W:Racism|racist]], [[W:Misogynism|misogynist]], [[W:Homophobia|homophobic]], [[W:Transphobia|transphobes]], [[zoophile]] supporters, [[W:QAnon|QAnon]]s, [[W:Nazis|Nazis]], and being hateful in general in the past,{{cn}} and that they should not be able to host any type of [[furry meet]] or [[con]] because of such beliefs, using various ways to stop them, such as, for example, forcing the hosting hotel, the [https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/tulse-marriott-tulsa-hotel-southern-hills/ Tulsa Marriott Southern Hills], to cancel their contract,<ref>[https://twitter.com/LiteralGrill/status/1433500998727872514 ''It's not impossible and is absolutely worth noting. People should make it clear they want Free Fur All destroyed, NOT [[TTFC]].''] post by [[Allie Capps]] on Twitter. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/LiteralGrill/status/1433916635102920705 ''OOPSY DOODLE! It seems that Free Fur All still has a hotel block listed on its site, so the hotel manager might have lied during his statement!(.) It'd be a shame if their phones rang off the hook today asking about that...''] post by Allie Capps on Twitter. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/LiteralGrill/status/1433120775888728064 ''Whoops, I accidentally dropped the contact information for the convention's hotel and charity! I hope nobody uses this for 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆 reason!!!''] post by Allie Capps on Twitter. Retrieved September 4, 2021.</ref> or, according to some, some other disingenuous means such as making bomb<ref>[https://twitter.com/Blue_Dingolf/status/1433321784133230592 ''its always the left that's quick to make threats of violence, joking or not, because they'd take it deadly serious when on the receiving end''] post by [[Dingolf]] on Twitter. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref> and mass shooting threats to the (not yet held) event,<ref>[https://twitter.com/FreezePeachWulf/status/1433804890631966723 ''Friendly reminder that the people whining about FreeFurAll, going so far as to make bomb and mass shooting threats to the event(...)''] post by [[FreezePeachWulf]] on Twitter. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/Peach0veralls/status/1433534513104121883 ''The crazy people pissed about free fur all have devolved to making bomb threats''] post by FreezePeachWulf on Twitter. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref> or track and [[W:Doxxing|dox]] personnel involved with AWOO, Free Fur All, or friend and sympathizers.{{cn}}<ref>[https://twitter.com/LiteralGrill/status/1433652721077211138 ''Help me identify these last few Free Fur All staff members?''] post by Allie Capps on Twitter. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref>

The accusations of AWOO's perceived improprieties have also included Free Fur All's con poster design:
{{q|the subtle aesthetic details in this flyer. the police-badge-shaped logo. the [[W:Fascist|fashy]] monochrome-flag backdrop, referencing the bluestripe police flag. the constant red white and blue. my god, it even echoes [[W:Donald Trump|trump]]'s "lion" logo<ref>[https://twitter.com/supership79/status/1433110836013379584 ''the subtle aesthetic details in this flyer.''] post by Supership79 on Twitter. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref>}}

or the charity the con supports, Safari's Sanctuary (also supported by the Oklahoma [[furry convention]], [[Tails and Tornadoes Fur Con|Tails and Tornadoes]]):
{{q|Safari's Sanctuary has faced multiple accusations of animal abuse with the [[W:USDAUSDA|USDA]] previously revoking its license to operate. A man was also killed after a [[lion]]-[[tiger]] [[hybrid]] mauled him to death at the facility}}

The ongoing back and forth battle between both groups on [[W:Social media|social media]] continues as of September 2021.

=== Loss of hosting venue ===
{{Unreferenced-section}}
By September 15, 2021, AWOO posted that the initial venue, was no longer available, <ref>[https://twitter.com/AWOOAssociation/status/1437982691480281088?s=20 #Uncancelable] Posted via [[Twitter]] on Sept 14, 2021, retrieved Sept 16, 2021</ref> blaming the "intolerant dark side of the anthro fandom"'s (unproven) threat of "civil unrest" for its loss.

Member's on the opposing side blamed AWOO's woes and loss of venue on itself, particularly on the acts of some of its [[Staff|staff members]]{{who}} threatening, while on social media, users with acts of violence, all the way up to include the threat of outright murder,{{cn}} which were saved via screenshots on various web sites.{{cn}}

AWOO responded to the accusations by pointing out that these actual (not fake) flagrant posts{{cn}} were made by non-AWOO staff people (in particular users [[KKKlyde]] and [[Cani Lupine]]){{cn}} on their Twitter accounts or on '''Free Fur All 2022 Unofficial Chat''', a not AWOO sanctioned "Free Fur All" social site.{{cn}}

== References ==
{{reflist|2}}

== External links ==
{{flayrah|node1=8453|title1=Turbulence in Tulsa as ousted Tails and Tornadoes president starts new convention in same hotel}}
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSpbOzhacSY Free Fur All] promotional video on [[YouTube]]

=== Media ===

* [https://twitter.com/wgtc_site/status/1433156978788999169 ''A Furry Convention With Ties To The Alt-Right Was Announced And The Fandom Wants It Dead.''] article on [https://wegotthiscovered.com We Got This Covered]

{{Conventions}}
[[Category:Conventions]]
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[[Category:Oklahoma]]
[[Category:2022 births]]

Free Fur All

2021-09-22T16:54:33Z

Banner: Removed the bit about a TURKISH organization, because that was just stupid.

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{{Infobox convention
|name = Free Fur All
|logo = [[File:Freefuralllogoicon.png|235px]]
|subject = Anthro
|location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[W:Tulsa, Oklahoma|Tulsa, Oklahoma]], [[W:USA|USA]]}}
|url = https://awooassociation.org/freefurall
|status = Proposed
|organizer = Anthro West Open Organization Inc. (AWOO)
|first = May 27-29, 2022
|resources = {{con resources|Free Fur all}}
}}
[[File:AWOOAssociationLogo.jpg|right|245px]]
[[File:Free Fur All poster.jpeg|right|thumb|235px|Free Fur All poster]]
[[File:FFATShirt2022.png|right|thumb|235px|Free Fur All 2022 t-shirt design. Art by ?.]]
'''Free For All''' ('''''America's Anthro Convention'''''), is an upcoming [[anthro]] [[convention]] that will take place in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA, and is run by the [[AWOO Association|Anthro West Open Organization Inc.]] ('''AWOO''').

== Free Fur All 2022 ==

Free Fur All's first event will take place on May 27-29, 2022, with the [[guest of honor]] being [[2, The Ranting Gryphon]].

The con theme will be '''''Getting Back to Our Routes''''' (based on the acclaimed American road, [[W:U.S. Route 66|U.S. Route 66]]).

== Controversy ==

On August/September 2021, fandom and [[non-fur]] fur-friendly users{{who}} expressed, personally or "in the name of the furry fandom",<ref>[https://twitter.com/wgtc_site/status/1433156978788999169 ''The furry fandom is unhappy with @AWOOAssociation's announcement of Free Fur All.] post by [https://wegotthiscovered.com We Got This Covered] on [[Twitter]]. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref> their unhappy comments with AWOO's Free Fur All convention perceived ties with the mainstream [[W:alternative right|Alternative right]] ('''Alt-right'''),<ref>[https://twitter.com/raptordoggo/status/1433652216691404810 ''Awoonation, I think? Looks like it's gonna be a big ole trump-worshipping circle jerk tho where they constantly make sad jokes about snowflakes and whine about how they can't get away with being openly racist anymore''] post by [[RAPTORDOG]] on Twitter. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/UZIKING5/status/1433151356295163914 ''MAGACon''] post by [[UZIKING]] on Twitter. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/CraftyCCoyote/status/1433808721495351300 ''FreeFurAll, the Furry convention designed by Trump supporters''] post by [[Crafty Coyote]] on Twitter. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref> including "questionable" [[furry|fur]] and [[non-fur]] [[W:conservative|conservative]] and/or [[W:libertarian|libertarian]] people{{who}} that are behind and/or helping the convention itself, and its announced [[guest of honor]] ('''2, The Ranting Gryphon'''), all of whom have supposed ties to the alt-right.<ref>[https://twitter.com/supership79/status/1433111145531985923 ''not to mention that its guest of honor is disgraced furry shithead deuce gryphon. they really missed a chance to call this Fashcon''] post by [[Supership79]] on Twitter. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref>

Users have accused these people and groups (such as the [[Furry Raiders]]) of being [[W:Racism|racist]], [[W:Misogynism|misogynist]], [[W:Homophobia|homophobic]], [[W:Transphobia|transphobes]], [[zoophile]] supporters, [[W:QAnon|QAnon]]s, [[W:Nazis|Nazis]], and being hateful in general in the past,{{cn}} and that they should not be able to host any type of [[furry meet]] or [[con]] because of such beliefs, using various ways to stop them, such as, for example, forcing the hosting hotel, the [https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/tulse-marriott-tulsa-hotel-southern-hills/ Tulsa Marriott Southern Hills], to cancel their contract,<ref>[https://twitter.com/LiteralGrill/status/1433500998727872514 ''It's not impossible and is absolutely worth noting. People should make it clear they want Free Fur All destroyed, NOT [[TTFC]].''] post by [[Allie Capps]] on Twitter. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/LiteralGrill/status/1433916635102920705 ''OOPSY DOODLE! It seems that Free Fur All still has a hotel block listed on its site, so the hotel manager might have lied during his statement!(.) It'd be a shame if their phones rang off the hook today asking about that...''] post by Allie Capps on Twitter. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/LiteralGrill/status/1433120775888728064 ''Whoops, I accidentally dropped the contact information for the convention's hotel and charity! I hope nobody uses this for 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆 reason!!!''] post by Allie Capps on Twitter. Retrieved September 4, 2021.</ref> or, according to some, some other disingenuous means such as making bomb<ref>[https://twitter.com/Blue_Dingolf/status/1433321784133230592 ''its always the left that's quick to make threats of violence, joking or not, because they'd take it deadly serious when on the receiving end''] post by [[Dingolf]] on Twitter. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref> and mass shooting threats to the (not yet held) event,<ref>[https://twitter.com/FreezePeachWulf/status/1433804890631966723 ''Friendly reminder that the people whining about FreeFurAll, going so far as to make bomb and mass shooting threats to the event(...)''] post by [[FreezePeachWulf]] on Twitter. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/Peach0veralls/status/1433534513104121883 ''The crazy people pissed about free fur all have devolved to making bomb threats''] post by FreezePeachWulf on Twitter. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref> or track and [[W:Doxxing|dox]] personnel involved with AWOO, Free Fur All, or friend and sympathizers.{{cn}}<ref>[https://twitter.com/LiteralGrill/status/1433652721077211138 ''Help me identify these last few Free Fur All staff members?''] post by Allie Capps on Twitter. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref>

The accusations of AWOO's perceived improprieties<ref>[https://twitter.com/SiggYeen/status/1433416180631539714 ''Any one else notice the Free Fur All is taking place in Tulsa and ends 2 days before the anniversary of the [[W:Tulsa Massacre|Tulsa Massacre]]?''] post by [[SigYeen]] on Twitter. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref> have also included Free Fur All's con poster design:
{{q|the subtle aesthetic details in this flyer. the police-badge-shaped logo. the [[W:Fascist|fashy]] monochrome-flag backdrop, referencing the bluestripe police flag. the constant red white and blue. my god, it even echoes [[W:Donald Trump|trump]]'s "lion" logo<ref>[https://twitter.com/supership79/status/1433110836013379584 ''the subtle aesthetic details in this flyer.''] post by Supership79 on Twitter. Retrieved September 3, 2021.</ref>}}

or the charity the con supports, Safari's Sanctuary (also supported by the Oklahoma [[furry convention]], [[Tails and Tornadoes Fur Con|Tails and Tornadoes]]):
{{q|Safari's Sanctuary has faced multiple accusations of animal abuse with the [[W:USDAUSDA|USDA]] previously revoking its license to operate. A man was also killed after a [[lion]]-[[tiger]] [[hybrid]] mauled him to death at the facility}}

The ongoing back and forth battle between both groups on [[W:Social media|social media]] continues as of September 2021.

=== Loss of hosting venue ===
{{Unreferenced-section}}
By September 15, 2021, AWOO posted that the initial venue, was no longer available, <ref>[https://twitter.com/AWOOAssociation/status/1437982691480281088?s=20 #Uncancelable] Posted via [[Twitter]] on Sept 14, 2021, retrieved Sept 16, 2021</ref> blaming the "intolerant dark side of the anthro fandom"'s (unproven) threat of "civil unrest" for its loss.

Member's on the opposing side blamed AWOO's woes and loss of venue on itself, particularly on the acts of some of its [[Staff|staff members]]{{who}} threatening, while on social media, users with acts of violence, all the way up to include the threat of outright murder,{{cn}} which were saved via screenshots on various web sites.{{cn}}

AWOO responded to the accusations by pointing out that these actual (not fake) flagrant posts{{cn}} were made by non-AWOO staff people (in particular users [[KKKlyde]] and [[Cani Lupine]]){{cn}} on their Twitter accounts or on '''Free Fur All 2022 Unofficial Chat''', a not AWOO sanctioned "Free Fur All" social site.{{cn}}

== References ==
{{reflist|2}}

== External links ==
{{flayrah|node1=8453|title1=Turbulence in Tulsa as ousted Tails and Tornadoes president starts new convention in same hotel}}
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSpbOzhacSY Free Fur All] promotional video on [[YouTube]]

=== Media ===

* [https://twitter.com/wgtc_site/status/1433156978788999169 ''A Furry Convention With Ties To The Alt-Right Was Announced And The Fandom Wants It Dead.''] article on [https://wegotthiscovered.com We Got This Covered]

{{Conventions}}
[[Category:Conventions]]
[[Category:Free Fur All]]
[[Category:Oklahoma]]
[[Category:2022 births]]

John Van Stry

2020-09-29T20:10:05Z

Banner: Adding some sales numbers on the best selling series.

'''John Van Stry''' is a Science Fiction and Fantasy author, who has written several books featuring anthropomorphic characters. Prior to becoming a successful independent (indy) author, he was a regular contributor to Yarf! under either his own name or a pen name.

His first self published novel [[Children of Steel]] was released in 2011 and takes place in "a future where genetically created animorphs serve as second class citizens and handle all of the dirty and dangerous jobs that are part of humanity's extension to the stars." He wrote several more books and a novella in this universe before moving on to other worlds.

Currently his second most successful series is 'Portals of Infinity' that features a protagonist who has discovered the ability to travel between realities and is currently employed by a god. The series features some anthropomorphic aspects.

The next biggest series is the 'Hammer Commission' series, which takes place in the current world, however lycanthropes, demons, devils, and other magical creatures exist, but are kept hidden from the general public at large. The hero works for a religious organization and is their head devil killer. He's also a cougar lycanthrope who lives in Oregon.

Links to these books as well as his Amazon site can be found here: <ref>http://vanstry.net/index.html Retrieved June 2, 2012.</ref>

His most successful series to date, written under his pen name (Jan Stryvant) is the best selling (over 500,000 copies sold) "Valens Legacy" A seventeen book epic about a young man who unwillingly becomes the leader in the secret battle to free the lycans from their bondage to the magic councils. This series falls into the Urban Fantasy category and takes place in modern day Reno Nevada.

Links to those books as well as his Amazon site can be found here: <ref>http://vanstry.net/stryvant/index.html Retrieved January 13, 2020.</ref>

All told, John Van Stry has over forty novels in print and now works full-time as a writer in Texas.

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
* http://www.vanstry.net/vanstry/
* https://www.amazon.com/John-Van-Stry/e/B004U7JY8I/
* https://www.amazon.com/Jan-Stryvant/e/B06ZY7L62L/

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[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Writers]]

John Van Stry

2020-01-14T04:54:07Z

Banner: Updating the page. I'm a best selling author now!

'''John Van Stry''' is a Science Fiction and Fantasy author, who has written several books featuring anthropomorphic characters. Prior to becoming a successful independent (indy) author, he was a regular contributor to Yarf! under either his own name or a pen name.

His first self published novel [[Children of Steel]] was released in 2011 and takes place in "a future where genetically created animorphs serve as second class citizens and handle all of the dirty and dangerous jobs that are part of humanity's extension to the stars." He wrote several more books and a novella in this universe before moving on to other worlds.

Currently his second most successful series is 'Portals of Infinity' that features a protagonist who has discovered the ability to travel between realities and is currently employed by a god. The series features some anthropomorphic aspects.

The next biggest series is the 'Hammer Commission' series, which takes place in the current world, however lycanthropes, demons, devils, and other magical creatures exist, but are kept hidden from the general public at large. The hero works for a religious organization and is their head devil killer. He's also a cougar lycanthrope who lives in Oregon.

Links to these books as well as his Amazon site can be found here: <ref>http://vanstry.net/index.html Retrieved June 2, 2012.</ref>

His most successful series to date, written under his pen name (Jan Stryvant) is the best selling "Valens Legacy" A seventeen book epic about a young man who unwillingly becomes the leader in the secret battle to free the lycans from their bondage to the magic councils. This series falls into the Urban Fantasy category and takes place in modern day Reno Nevada.

Links to those books as well as his Amazon site can be found here: <ref>http://vanstry.net/stryvant/index.html Retrieved January 13, 2020.</ref>

All told, John Van Stry has over forty novels in print and now works full-time as a writer in Texas.

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
* http://www.vanstry.net/vanstry/
* https://www.amazon.com/John-Van-Stry/e/B004U7JY8I/
* https://www.amazon.com/Jan-Stryvant/e/B06ZY7L62L/

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[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Writers]]

User:Banner

2010-01-30T08:50:34Z

Banner: Replaced content with 'Just some guy. {{ContributorU|Banner}}'

Just some guy.

{{ContributorU|Banner}}

User:Banner

2009-02-07T01:04:06Z

Banner: minor change, fixed a grammer error

Creator and owner of [[The Lining]] and [[StarrBucks]] on [[Tapestries]]. Writer of short stories having appeared in ''[[Yarf!]]'', as well as a few other furry mags/websites under a pseudonym.

Banner is also happy that he no longer has to deal with the abusive behavior of certain people since he closed The Lining, who have let power go to their head and while demanding stricter and stricter rules of behavior for everyone else, failed to follow these rules themselves.

His main character has been banned on Tapestries (one may not criticize WhiteFire and stay there), but still can be found on FurryMuck, SPR, FurToonia, TigerMuck, and Darkfurr.

{{ContributorU|Banner}}

Banner

2009-02-07T00:54:17Z

Banner: removed the word 'conservative'. It has no place in this description as it had nothing to do with his writing or his places.

'''Banner''' is an [[anthro]] writer, and the creator and owner of [[The Lining]] and [[StarrBucks]] on [[Tapestries]].

He has written several short stories, some of which have appeared in ''[[Yarf!]]''; other stories, written under a pseudonym, have been featured in other furry magazines and websites.

== External links ==
{{Contributor|Banner}}
*[http://www.snowcloude.com/~banner/ Banner's] personal webpage
*[http://banner.livejournal.com/ Banner] on [[LiveJournal]] (closed, but operational)
*[http://banner.insanejournal.com/ Banner] on [[InsaneJournal]]
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News:WhiteWizard purges The Lining from Tapestries

2007-05-29T20:35:11Z

Banner: Corrected a bunch of things with the facts. Added the rest of the quote which was pulled out of context, And pointed out a little hypocracy.

{{date|April|20|2007}}{{publish}}
[[Image:Tapestries Furry Leather Pridex135x135.png|right|Tapestries MUCK]]
[[MUCK]] head [[WhiteWizard]] purged the popular [[Tapestries MUCK|Tapestries]] location known as [[The Lining]] this Monday.<ref name="ForumWhiteWizard">''[http://www.fur.com/tapestries/forum/index.php?t=msg&th=1404 Removal of the Lining]'' - initial post by [[WhiteWizard]] (April 16, 2007)</ref> The action was in response to an ultimatum posted two days earlier by its owner, [[Banner]], who had announced the closing of the bar at the end of the month for what he termed "abusive and obnoxious behavior" on WhiteWizard's part.<ref name="Banner1">''[http://www.snowcloude.com/banner/Lining.html To all of my patrons these last ten plus years]'' - Banner (April 14, 2007)</ref>

The matter began as a local staff action against a player accused of having an [[ageplay]]-related character description. Ageplay was banned within the main bar, since Banner believes it to be illegal and immoral.<ref name="BannerLJ">''[http://banner.livejournal.com/692840.html So about the whole Tapestries/Lining thing]'' - Banner's LiveJournal (April 17, 2007)</ref> The player was asked to make it clearer that he was NOT an ageplayer in his current morph, but was banned for rude and obnoxious behavior towards a bouncer. He took his complaint to WhiteWizard, who agreed with the assessment, however he still berated Banner and the Staff member telling them that they had handled the situation "extremely poorly."<ref name="Banner2">''[http://www.snowcloude.com/banner/Lining2.html Okay, so lets look at what happened, shall we]'' - Banner (April 18, 2007)</ref>

Banner took issue with the way WhiteWizard had not come to him first, as he considered staff actions his responsibility. Conversely, WhiteWizard took the position that staff were answerable to the wizards and not to Banner for complaints made by other players, even if they were enforcing the area's rules. This cicumvented any authority Banner had with his Staff and undermined his position making it appear that WhiteWizard wanted to takeover the Bar. WhiteWizard then threatened to remove the Lining from the Muck and Banner decided he had enough and posted that the bar would be closing.

WhiteWizard subsequently purged Banner's rooms and items, including both The Lining and the [[StarrBucks]] coffee house, primarily on the basis that the ultimatum was an attempt to "drag the patrons of his establishment into the dispute," which rendered Banner "not qualified to run a public area."<ref name="ForumWhiteWizard" /> He also said that Banner had demanded immunity to review for himself or his staff, although Banner denied this and the messages between the two make it clear Banner never requested immunity for himself.

Banner was later [[toaded]] - and his character taken over and locked - for his response to the purge, which included the name of the original complainant.<ref name="Banner2" /> He reportedly refused offers to transfer ownership to another player (also reported to be an alt of WhiteWizard's current boyfriend) prior to the purge, and has since re-established The Lining in [[DarkFurr]].

The Lining was founded in October 1996, just five years after Tapestries itself. It was consistently one of the two busiest locations in Tapestries, with 30-55 present at any one point during an evening; roughly equivalent to Fox Plaza, the MUCK's central location.

Many regulars were dismayed to find that their favourite location - and, in some cases, their home - had vanished. Even WhiteWizard expressed regret over the action:
{{Q|I'm missing the place too. I mean, where do you think my [[alt]]s were getting picked up? :/ <ref>[http://www.fur.com/tapestries/forum/index.php?t=msg&th=1404&goto=10297#msg_10297 Response to Sansigual (1)] - WhiteWizard (April 18, 2007)</ref>}} However Whitewizard's regret never extended to the point of actually contacting Banner and trying to work the problem out.

Tapestries member Sansigual noted that:
{{q|. . . what Banner has said about WhiteWizard carries a ''lot'' of truth. WhiteWizard ''does'' respond from his moods, and a lot from frustration and anger. He ''does'' ignore people. He does engage in rash actions.<ref name="ForumSansigual">''[http://www.fur.com/tapestries/forum/index.php?t=msg&th=1404&goto=10279#msg_10279 Removal of the Lining]'', post by Sansigual (April 18, 2007)</ref>}}

However, WhiteWizard denied charges of rashness, stating that he had "sought out the opinions of no less than a dozen people" and "spent six hours debating the course of action with GreyWizard" before making his decision.<ref>[http://www.fur.com/tapestries/forum/index.php?t=msg&th=1404&goto=10203#msg_10203 Response to Sansigual (2)] - WhiteWizard (April 17, 2007)</ref> (Note: Yet he never contacted Banner to try and discuss things, or even notify him of his being purged and banned from the muck.)

At the same time, Banner was well known for having strong opinions:
{{q|I'll be the first one to admit that at times I can be a difficult person, but I’m just tired of being treated by Whitefire as someone who he barely tolerated. Yes I have my bad days and at times I can be rather gruff, but I’ve always tried to please him in the past and after ten years you’d think he’d cut me a little slack and try to approach me in more reasonable terms. <ref name="Banner2" />}}

Indeed, this was not the first wizard action against The Lining in response to Banner's actions. In October 2006 WhiteWizard removed the location's [[teleport pattern]] after Banner adjusted the [[property lock]] embedded within the rules to insult another player, who had forced Banner and all the other Area owners to change the numerous locks they had placed on each establishment [[Skiltek]].<ref>''[http://www.fur.com/tapestries/forum/index.php?t=msg&goto=9204 List of Room Access Key Props]'', Skiltek et. al. (October 23, 2006)</ref> Such "prop locks" are commonly embedded within area rules to ensure the player has read them; the lock was changed as Skiltek had posted a list of them. WhiteWizard toaded Skiltek shortly after, due to this and other actions.

<div style="float:right;border:1px solid black;padding:5px;background;#f0f0f0">
Other popular locations on Tapestries include
* [[The Golden Lash]]
* The [[Hermaphrodite Haven]]
* [[Merriam's Pub]].
* [[The Astonishing Treehouse of the Secret Moon]]
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It is also not the first time that a popular location has been shut down. The Tavern, a similarly well-known [[wikipedia:brothel|brothel]]-themed area was closed in February 2004. The reason cited was the inability by the absent owner to police against violations of MUCK policies against intolerance and harassment, which WhiteWizard felt had become ingrained in the area.<ref>''[http://www.fur.com/tapestries/forum/index.php?t=msg&goto=2823 Closing the Tavern]'' - WhiteWizard et. al. (February 15, 2004)</ref>

At the end of his announcement, WhiteWizard invited players to "submit applications for a 'seedy BDSM bar'" to replace The Lining (Note: The implied insult, the same kind of action for which WhiteWizard took action against Banner in 2006.) As of this date, several have been proposed, including the ''Cross Leather Bar and Dungeon'', the ''Gilded Cage'' and the ''Cross and Paddle Inn''.<ref>[http://www.fur.com/tapestries/forum/index.php?t=thread&frm_id=23 Public Building Queue: Applications forum]</ref>

==Sources==
<references />
{{Online news}}

Talk:The Lining

2007-05-29T20:08:00Z

Banner: /* Lining Closing */

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==Voyeur Room==
In regards to
http://furry.wikia.com/index.php?title=The_Lining&curid=3536&diff=61110&oldid=61109&rcid=62223 ,
I'm wondering if it should have been deleted. As WikiFur can be used for historical information, something going down is not automatic cause for deletion. But since I'm not on Tapestries, I don't know if it's notable enough in historical context. --[[User:Rat|Rat]] 06:41, 1 June 2006 (UTC)

== "Bi/Gay/Straight bar" ==

The above term may have meaning for bar experts, but to those not familiar with it it just appears to mean "a bar [that happens to be open to those of all sexual interests]". Is there any way to more clearly define its meaning to people who may not be used to bars? --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 14:32, 6 July 2006 (UTC)

:''reply from [[User:Banner|Banner]] posted [http://banner.livejournal.com/536388.html elsewhere]:''

:The difference at it's most basic level would be: You'll find threesomes there. The next big difference is that you'll find a mixing of all types there. Regular bars primarily appeal only to straight people, and that's 99.9 percent of who you will find in them. Same for Gay bars, you'll find 99.9 percent of the people in there are gay. In a B/G/S bar you find a mix. Remember too that there are -male- and -female- gay bars and they rarely mix. Again in a B/G/S bar you will find gay males and females mixing, as well as some straights and a lot of bisexual people.

:This is a unique mix of people, which leads to a different atmosphere. Straight and Gay bars are NOT very tolerant places. If you don't fit in, you're run out. B/G/S bars, because they cater to no one sexuality, are very tolerant places. To go beyond that, well you'd just have to experience it. Somethings are not easily explained to someone who has no understanding, you just have to experience it for yourself. Which of course is why you rely on the advice of experts after all.

==Lining Closing==
I reverted the last edit by Banner, I feel that it was seriously not NPOV. It was self contradictory (did it because he was told to keep it private ... posted it to a website and linked it publicly?) and made assumptions about my actions stating them as fact instead of banner's opinion. The version by the original author, while not terribly flattering to either of us, was better, which is why I added a link to the wizard's statements and just left it at that. I was quite happy to see someone else had posted something reasonable because I was dreading trying to write it. :P I don't think that the revert dropped anything from the article value wise, but others may disagree. (thus, talk page) ---[[User:WhiteFire|WhiteFire]]([[User talk:WhiteFire|talk]]) 09:22, 17 April 2007 (UTC)

:I think rereading there may have been some additional information that revert removes. I tried to work it into the article presenting both points of view on why the material was posted to a website instead of on forums. --[[User:WhiteFire|WhiteFire]]([[User talk:WhiteFire|talk]]) 10:19, 17 April 2007 (UTC)

I still think it looks a bit too inflammatory. How about 'The lining was closed due to a disagreement between the lining owner and the muck owner' and the date and leave it at that? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by [[User:67.171.124.169|67.171.124.169]] ([[User talk:67.171.124.169|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/67.171.124.169|contribs]]) {{{2|}}}.
:Because that's like saying 'how about we change the [[wikipedia:Iraq War|Iraq War]] article to say 'The Iraq war was started due to a disagreement between Bush and Saddam' and leave it at that'. We may be a furry encyclopedia, but we're an encyclopedia nontheless. And that means the cold hard facts, no matter how harsh it may seem. [[User:SpazKitty|Spaz Kitty]] 16:54, 17 April 2007 (UTC)
:I'd prefer this myself, but it's been made clear that "emotionally charged" information is welcome on WikiFur. You can see my thoughts on the treehouse and the responses for more on that subject. See like all three comment pages on [[Sibe]] too. I believe the argument is that (paraphrased) drama is part of furry history. Which is true, it's part of all history, I guess. *shrug* Work with what you got.
:I'm really poor at trying to represent the opinion of someone who's ... well, who's position I just can not [http://www.answers.com/topic/grok grock]. Someone who can remain neutral and still grock this may do a much better job. If you think you can, go read Banner's reverted version. --[[User:WhiteFire|WhiteFire]]([[User talk:WhiteFire|talk]]) 01:45, 18 April 2007 (UTC)

Here's a better idea, how about Whitefire keep his paws off of my bar now that he's deleted it and I've been booted off of his Muck? The Bar now exists elsewhere and it's really no longer his concern. His running here to immediately put in the the closing is rather interesting. I posted my resons for closing it, because as the owner I have a right to do so. I posted the further details to correct some of the BS that was in his MOTD.
--[[User:Banner|Banner]]
:He has just as much right to edit this article as anyone else. No doubt we will end up with a more balanced article if we have views and opinions from both sides of this disagreement. --[[User:Nidonocu|Nidonocu]] - [[User talk:Nidonocu|talk]] [[Image:Trans 168.png|16px|Nidonocu]] 07:49, 18 April 2007 (UTC)
:I did not create the section on the bar closing, and in fact didn't add more than a link to it to the wizard's statement on the subject originally. Please look at the edit history. I only started editing it extensively when you posted clearly biased material to it deleting the other side of the story. This article is not ''yours'', it is documentation on the fandom managed by WikiFur. It is not your bar, it is an article about it on a third party site. --[[User:WhiteFire|WhiteFire]]([[User talk:WhiteFire|talk]]) 08:30, 18 April 2007 (UTC)
:I have again restated your edits as your opinion, and added back my own, also stated as opinion. --[[User:WhiteFire|WhiteFire]]([[User talk:WhiteFire|talk]]) 09:04, 18 April 2007 (UTC)

I'm not going to make any changes to the deletion and toading section. However I would like to point out that when a person complained on the forums about a place being denied a building permit, their character was immediatly stockaded for 3 days. There was nothing inflamatory in that post, it was the only post they ever made to the board, and it just goes to show, that yes, you do get punished for saying the wrong things.

As for the stockading of my character, followed by the toading, they had a lot of time to tell me what happened in an email, at least 12 hours, before I discovered it (possibly longer). Saying that I discovered it before they could contact me, is pretty bizzarre. I only discovered it when I could not log in. I think I'm also the first to be toaded for the first offense on posting a communication between myself and WF.
[[User:Banner|Banner]]
:Said user was stockaded for contacting alts of wizards on the muck itself. Such was posted publicly at the time of the incident. The posting of private communications with myself to a website also weighed into Crassus' removal from the Muck (which is discussed on the Treehouse page on this site.) I was very slow getting email out to you because I had goofed the email and got distracted by RL, and didn't realize it had failed until well after I was told you were aware of the situation. I suppose "compose an email" could be changed to "successfully compose an email" to be absolutely accurate. I am hardly perfect. --[[User:WhiteFire|WhiteFire]]([[User talk:WhiteFire|talk]]) 10:48, 20 April 2007 (UTC)

Clarified a few things that I thought weren't clear. [[User:Banner|Banner]]

The Lining

2007-05-29T20:05:50Z

Banner: Added that Banner's message was on the Bar's bulletin board, where it COULD be discussed. Removed the bit about the 6 hour discussion because it brings nothing to the article. reserved changed to loc

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'''The Lining''' was a bar in [[Tapestries MUCK]]. It was originally mostly focused on [[BDSM]], this being the initial focus of the [[MUCK]].
It now exists on [[DarkFurr]] MUCK moved there after its deletion from Tapestries. The oldest parts of the bar were based on a bar of the same name in [[Wikipedia:Floral Park, New York|Floral Park, New York]] that has since been replaced by a church.
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== Overview ==
The Lining was constructed October 15th, 1996 and originally contained only the two bars and a bathroom. Over the years it has expanded with a hot tub section, pool, a rooftop bar, and several other attractions. The bar is Adult themed, like the [[MUCK]], and the owner/builder takes great pains to see that things run well, having hired a manager and several bouncers to deal with things when he can not be present.

The Lining contains many firsts for Tapestries, several of which have been copied repeatedly (like the non-consent room), which the owner finds rather flattering.

== History ==
Back in 1996 most [[furs]] on Tapestries tended to congregate in the [[plaza]], and there really were few places, if any, that furs tended to go to and hang out. The plaza at the time tended to be overly crowded and was drawing a fair amount of [[Wikipedia:twink|twinks]] and obnoxious bashers of many people's personal preferences.

A friend asked if [[Banner]] would build a place for people to hang out, where those who were causing problems could easily be ejected without having to bother the [[wizard]]s, and which would be harder to find not being at the main portal. The Lining officially opened its doors to the public on 15 October 1996, and maintained a surprisingly high level of success until April 2007.

== Clientèle ==
The Lining is a Bi/Straight/Gay bar and while the clientèle tends more towards [[gay]] males it is friendly to all sexual preferences. The owner and the hired staff will not tolerate anyone who discriminates based on this.

== Atmosphere ==
The Lining was a BDSM bar, inline with the original theme of the MUCK. It still sticks to this theme, though the main bar is somewhat mellower than it was when it was first opened. In this light, The Lining featured the first 'Non-Consent' room ever allowed on Tapestries, the construction of which required a great deal of negotiation between the owner/founder of the bar and [[WhiteFire|WhiteWizard]], in order to be sure that no rules were broken. It has become such a success that many other establishments have copied this feature.

=== Staff ===
The Lining originally had no staff beyond the owner/creator (Banner) for about the first six years of operation. This led to a large amount of work for the owner as there was a lot of policy that needed to be enforced. This was made easier by the help of a few friends, and several (at the time) unique features of the bar.

The front and rear bars, as well as a few other bar locations could be monitored by the owner and a select handful of people if there are complaints about a certain fur's behavior, or should other issues arise. Also the front Bartender, as well as the two Bouncers in the rear bar (the large Black Lion and the large Black Wolf), can be played remotely as well. This combined with the sweep and banish commands allowed the owner to police the bar rules.

=== Bouncers and Manager ===
As time progressed however, in order to maintain the bar's atmosphere and the owner's sanity, a recruitment drive for Bouncers took place. This was fairly successful and the bar currently employs a staff of part time bouncers who assist. Also the original group of friends have maintained their privileges, though they are not on the official bouncer list.

The Manager (Whoas) of the bar was hired when the owner himself could not devote the necessary time to running the bar, and that worked out so well that he was kept on.

=== Philosophy ===
The Bar was popular for several reasons. The theme and the people who hang out there were important, as was the enforcement of the rules and the owner's personal commitment to an even and fair application of the rules to everyone.

This at times had been extremely hard, and very time consuming. Over the years there had been repeated attempts by different cliques to take over the bar and run others out. The amount of grief at times has been surprising for a game, and the reactions of furs when they find that in The Lining, you are actually held accountable for your actions (just like in an [[RL]] bar), has been educational.

The Bar's layout, the descriptions, the overall 'Karma', had been carefully designed even if it does not appear to be obvious. Some things have been added due to the owner's sense of humor (such as the April Fool's day changes). Other things have been added to remember events that took place, or people who were once there: Sunhawk's perch, the waterline from when Kati flooded the bar, the Bar Wolf (Wolph).

== Layout ==

The original layout of the bar at the time of opening was as follows:

=== Entrance ===
The area of arrival for the Tport pad. It also contained the Bar's bulletin board. From here you could either go into the Bar, or into the Alleyway. As described, the building was a very plain concrete block building with a heavy metal fire door as the entrance.

=== Front Bar ===
The front bar was more of a 'nice' place, almost like an 'old man's bar' of the type found in the northeast. Plush overstuffed seats in booths with Formica tables. Food and drink were available here.

=== Back Bar ===
The back bar was painted all in black, with no lighting. It had an ashwood perch suspended from the ceiling. The music was often loud and constant. It was staffed by two naked [[vixen]] bartenders, and [[cougar]] waiters wearing heavy bondage gear. The room was patrolled by two bouncers: a [[wolf]] and a [[lion]].

=== Hallway ===
Just a hallway, though some folks do hang out in it. Its main purpose was to join the bar to the bathroom and the Gate.

=== Bathroom ===
The Lining's bathroom was Tapestries' first non-consensual play space. This room was inspired by several events, and one person. It was described in the signs as a room for rape and heavy scenes, where in character safe words were disregarded.

This room was based almost exactly on the [[real life]] Lining - the RL one didn't have the pipes, and was a bit smaller, otherwise the stains, etc, were all there.

=== Alley ===
Just a place to play a little basketball, and hold the dumpster. The backdoor to the bar is here, as well as the entrance to the new underage club next door.

=== Gate ===
For many years, the gate was a locked barrier that you either had to find a way around, (there was a hidden one), get the combination from someone who knew it, or be on the lock list so you could pass through. The basement areas were originally a series of private play spaces for people who needed one, but in time the lock was taken off and the space was opened to the general bar public.

=== Landing ===
Again, just a place to pause. The entrance to the Office was here, as were the Hot Tubs, and the stairs continue down to the Basement.

=== Office ===
This was Banner's office. It also contained links to his and his mate's rooms, as well as functional things for the bar's operation. Whoas, the manager could often lounging about here as well.

=== Basement ===
It's pretty far down below the bar, so any noises here don't penetrate to the outside world, and vice versa.

==== North Dungeon ====
Off of the Basement, a standard rock hewn room with chains for restraining those in need of punishment.

==== East Dungeon ====
Off of the Basement, a sort of 'examination' room, with white washed walls, and examination table, and other assorted instruments of 'examination'.

==== Macro Room ====
This was a large space for those into [[macrophilia]] and [[vorarephilia]]. It was done up to appear as if you're outside in a large open field, unless you're near the door or one of the walls.

=== Additions ===
The following rooms have been added over time, mainly due to requests from the patrons.

==== Leather Bar ====
This room was added to recapture more of the original BDSM play that went on in the bar in its early years. This was an IC only area.

==== Chill-Out Room ====
Also an IC only area, but as the name implies, for 'Chilling out'.

==== Boxing Room ====
A large Boxing Ring is in this room, and there was an attached locker room as well as a shower area off of that.

==== Hot Tub and Pool Area ====
This was a large area featuring a large public Hot Tub and Pool, modeled after those found in the Nexus on [[FurryMuck]]. There were also three private Hot Tub rooms with lockable doors for those wishing privacy.

==== Rooftop Bar ====
More of a relaxed area, for general chat and just hanging out. The BDSM theme of the bar was almost invisible here, and the open air bar had a nice view of the weather.

==== Viewing Area ====
This was a part of the rooftop bar, and allowed you to interact with the furs in the cage, without actually going into the cage.

==== Cage ====
It's a Cage. Careful going in, sometimes the door locks and you can't get out.

==== Club Syzygy ====
[[Club Syzygy]] was an underage club built for ageplayers on the Muck, at the request of several Tapestries players. It was built next door to the bar, on bar property, which is why it is mentioned here under additions.

== Rules ==
The rules for The Lining are presented here for reference. Putting a lock on the entries to the bar was not something the owner wanted to do, however he values fairness above all and without forcing people to read them, he was finding it hard to punish violators, of which there were quite a few at the time the locks were implemented.

The following rules are current, as of 07/24/06:

''Welcome to The Lining. This is a Gay/Bi/Straight BDSM Bar. It's the oldest bar on Tapestries, but first the RULES.''
# ''If it is discovered that you did not read all of the rules, you will be banned. Permanantly. No excuses.''
# ''Do not debate rules with the owner (Banner) or the Bouncers. You may bring up issues or request clarification via email. But no debates.''
# ''If someone is scening, and you break it up, you are in the wrong. PERIOD.''
# ''The Front bar is for socializing. Sex and scening IS ALLOWED however in ALL parts of the bar.''
# ''The Back Bar is PRIMARILY for BDSM play and scening. The goal is not to have it overrun with OOC debates and arguments. So please try to respect those who are IC.''
# ''The Rear Bar is consentual on the whisper and OOC basis, that means that yes, someone can start what 'appears' to be a non-consensual scene with you, if you don't like it you can safeword IC'ly and they must stop. Or tell them in whispers IC or OOCLY to stop, and they MUST stop.''
# ''Good scenes always -appear- non-consensual to those who are watching, that is what scening is about and what makes a good one.''
# ''The Bathroom is a 'non-consensual' space. This means that safewords are IGNORED. You go in there, you get what you get. OOC Safewords STILL APPLY however. But don't go in there if you are not into that kind of thing. Furthermore read the sign in the Bathroom for more details.''
# ''If a room has a sign in it, Read it! There may be special rules for that room. IGNORANCE of the rules is NOT an excuse.''
# ''Punishment for most errors will be 1 week banishment. Repeated infractions will lead to a permanent ban. Severe infractions may lead directly to a permanent ban.''
# ''SAFEWORDS MUST BE HONORED. If not I will talk to the wizards about banning you from the ENTIRE Muck! If you don't know what a safeword is, please find out before entering the bar.''
# ''No BLOOD or violent stuff in the Front, Rear or Rooftop bars. No fighting no nasty physical stuff, no strangulation, no killing, no destruction of bar property.''
# ''NO ANGST! This isn't a pity party, it's a BDSM bar!''
# ''If you agree to follow the rules you need to set yourself IMADICK?:NO in the format of @set me=<property>:no Some places will be locked to you if this property is not set! NEVER TELL ME YOU DID NOT READ THE RULES AS AN EXCUSE for misbehaving!''
# ''No one under the age of 18 in Real Life is allowed in the Bar! Ever!''
# ''Age Play is allowed in Club Syzygy only! Not in the Bar or Bar environs.''
# ''The Leather Bar area is IC only! No OOC there please! People engaging in ANY ooc behavior will be swept, possibly without warning! Do not use the OOC speak or pose command there either.''
# ''Power Idling will not be tolerated and is a bannable offense! (Power idling is using a trigger to make it look like you are not idling when in fact you are). Ignoring questions from the bouncers is considered proof of Power Idling.''

''Sometimes I do monitor the bars, there is also a bouncing staff (type 'Bouncers' to get a list). There are also 'puppet' bouncers that can be played remotely.''

''Remember: NO prudes! If you walk in and don't like what you see, walk out, they were here first! I reserve the right, ALL of them. Play nice or I -WILL- ban your ass. Your mileage may vary. Leave your ANGST at home. And in the Bathroom, ENTER at your OWN risk! (please remove any dead bodies)
-Banner Owner and Proprietor''

''The Lock prop is in the rules, PLEASE read them. If you can't figure it out
but HAVE read the rules, ask for help. Thank you.''

(The Lining, its layout, descriptions, and all of its contents are copyright
Banner and Banner's player (in places where Banner is not a legally recognized
alias) Players are granted the right to use descriptions of the bar in any
posts they make or stories they may write as long as they put in a disclaimer
as to the copyright and its owner. Recreations of this establishment without
the sole consent of Banner, are forbidden).

== Deletion from Tapestries ==
{{dubious}}
The owner of The Lining, Banner, had announced publicly on his website<ref>http://www.snowcloude.com/banner/Lining.html</ref> on April 14, 2007 that he would be closing The Lining at the end of the month, stating that "[[WhiteFire]] <nowiki>[aka</nowiki> [[WhiteWizard]]<nowiki>]</nowiki> has decided that I am a poor manager of this location, regardless of the fact of its being the number one or two spot every day since it opened back in October of 1996." This letter also cites what Banner feels to be abuse by Tapestries owner and head wizard WhiteFire. He also stated that he would not follow through with closing the area if he received an apology from WhiteFire.
{{WikiFurNews|WhiteWizard purges The Lining from Tapestries}}
In a subsequent posting, Banner stated <ref name="Lining2">[http://www.snowcloude.com/banner/Lining2.html Okay, so lets look at what happened, shall we]. Webpage by Banner. Retrieved 2007 April 24.</ref> that he did not feel he would be fairly heard on a forum that Whitefire controlled, a forum which he felt few people viewed, and on which he felt that WhiteFire has a history of punishing people for saying things he doesn't like. Banner also believed that as soon as he put up his reasons for the impending closing, that WhiteFire would delete the bar, and most likely any messages he posted. Furthermore people were free to respond to Banner on the Bar's Bulletin board, where the link to the post was made, as well as to contact Banner directly via email.

[[WhiteWizard]], for his part, questioned the motives of the post being made where it could not be directly responded to by the patrons of the Lining or the Wizards. WhiteWizard also claimed that they will not punish people for posting contradictory opinions to the forums except in the case where they violate other policies, and that he has allowed extensively critical posts about them to continue to exist on the forums.

Upon seeing what he perceived as an ultimatum, WhiteWizard discussed the situation with several people. On April 16, 2007, WhiteWizard deleted the entire area by means of purging all objects owned by Banner, stating that he did not want to put the MUCK through a month of waiting to see if Banner would follow through on removing the area or not.<ref>http://www.fur.com/tapestries/forum/index.php?t=msg&th=1404&start=0</ref>. As a side effect of the purge, [[StarrBucks]], also owned by Banner, was deleted as well. The residents of the coffee shop were thus left with their building in unlinked space (like most private homes on the Muck.)

===Toading from Tapestries===
The next day Banner was [[toaded]], with WhiteWizard citing the second part of Banner's post<ref name="Lining2"/>, claiming it violated the privacy policy of the muck, especially relating to revealing the name of the person who originated the complaint against Banner.

Banner refuted this for the following reasons: 1) He believed the posting of the page mails that WhiteWizard sent him proved that WhiteFire was not being honest in his muckwide MOTD. 2) That wizard communications with members could hardly be considered 'logs'. 3) The person named was already bragging to everyone about his role in closing The Lining. He later stated that if he had been asked he would have removed the name. WhiteWizard believed that such communications can contain sensitive information (names, for example) that should not be revealed, and that they were protected under the privacy statement. He also further denied that they in any way contradicted the statement posted in the MOTD and forums.

Banner further believed that he was never informed of either the stockading or the banning, and that this was a violation of the Muck's policies.<ref>http://www.fur.com/tapestries/wiki/Policy_Punitive</ref> The wizards pointed out that it was common to simply post stockadings to the bulletin board in the area that the stockaded members can read for themselves, and that Banner responded to the toading before they could compose an email to his registered email. While Banner's name is locked for now, he is not listed as Banned, meaning that he is free to create another character on the Muck, however he can not have his character back and is banned from using it on [[Tapestries MUCK]]. Informing users of punishment is not required by policy, but is common practice and considered good form by the wiz core of [[Tapestries MUCK]].

== References ==
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[[Category:Tapestries locations|Lining, The]][[Category:1996 births|Lining, The]][[Category:2007 deaths|Lining, The]]
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The Lining

2007-05-29T19:56:16Z

Banner: Removed part where the the wizard claims that Banner knew what happened before he in fact actually did. This is pure speculation on their part about his knowledge.

{{NPOV}}
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'''The Lining''' was a bar in [[Tapestries MUCK]]. It was originally mostly focused on [[BDSM]], this being the initial focus of the [[MUCK]].
It now exists on [[DarkFurr]] MUCK moved there after its deletion from Tapestries. The oldest parts of the bar were based on a bar of the same name in [[Wikipedia:Floral Park, New York|Floral Park, New York]] that has since been replaced by a church.
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== Overview ==
The Lining was constructed October 15th, 1996 and originally contained only the two bars and a bathroom. Over the years it has expanded with a hot tub section, pool, a rooftop bar, and several other attractions. The bar is Adult themed, like the [[MUCK]], and the owner/builder takes great pains to see that things run well, having hired a manager and several bouncers to deal with things when he can not be present.

The Lining contains many firsts for Tapestries, several of which have been copied repeatedly (like the non-consent room), which the owner finds rather flattering.

== History ==
Back in 1996 most [[furs]] on Tapestries tended to congregate in the [[plaza]], and there really were few places, if any, that furs tended to go to and hang out. The plaza at the time tended to be overly crowded and was drawing a fair amount of [[Wikipedia:twink|twinks]] and obnoxious bashers of many people's personal preferences.

A friend asked if [[Banner]] would build a place for people to hang out, where those who were causing problems could easily be ejected without having to bother the [[wizard]]s, and which would be harder to find not being at the main portal. The Lining officially opened its doors to the public on 15 October 1996, and maintained a surprisingly high level of success until April 2007.

== Clientèle ==
The Lining is a Bi/Straight/Gay bar and while the clientèle tends more towards [[gay]] males it is friendly to all sexual preferences. The owner and the hired staff will not tolerate anyone who discriminates based on this.

== Atmosphere ==
The Lining was a BDSM bar, inline with the original theme of the MUCK. It still sticks to this theme, though the main bar is somewhat mellower than it was when it was first opened. In this light, The Lining featured the first 'Non-Consent' room ever allowed on Tapestries, the construction of which required a great deal of negotiation between the owner/founder of the bar and [[WhiteFire|WhiteWizard]], in order to be sure that no rules were broken. It has become such a success that many other establishments have copied this feature.

=== Staff ===
The Lining originally had no staff beyond the owner/creator (Banner) for about the first six years of operation. This led to a large amount of work for the owner as there was a lot of policy that needed to be enforced. This was made easier by the help of a few friends, and several (at the time) unique features of the bar.

The front and rear bars, as well as a few other bar locations could be monitored by the owner and a select handful of people if there are complaints about a certain fur's behavior, or should other issues arise. Also the front Bartender, as well as the two Bouncers in the rear bar (the large Black Lion and the large Black Wolf), can be played remotely as well. This combined with the sweep and banish commands allowed the owner to police the bar rules.

=== Bouncers and Manager ===
As time progressed however, in order to maintain the bar's atmosphere and the owner's sanity, a recruitment drive for Bouncers took place. This was fairly successful and the bar currently employs a staff of part time bouncers who assist. Also the original group of friends have maintained their privileges, though they are not on the official bouncer list.

The Manager (Whoas) of the bar was hired when the owner himself could not devote the necessary time to running the bar, and that worked out so well that he was kept on.

=== Philosophy ===
The Bar was popular for several reasons. The theme and the people who hang out there were important, as was the enforcement of the rules and the owner's personal commitment to an even and fair application of the rules to everyone.

This at times had been extremely hard, and very time consuming. Over the years there had been repeated attempts by different cliques to take over the bar and run others out. The amount of grief at times has been surprising for a game, and the reactions of furs when they find that in The Lining, you are actually held accountable for your actions (just like in an [[RL]] bar), has been educational.

The Bar's layout, the descriptions, the overall 'Karma', had been carefully designed even if it does not appear to be obvious. Some things have been added due to the owner's sense of humor (such as the April Fool's day changes). Other things have been added to remember events that took place, or people who were once there: Sunhawk's perch, the waterline from when Kati flooded the bar, the Bar Wolf (Wolph).

== Layout ==

The original layout of the bar at the time of opening was as follows:

=== Entrance ===
The area of arrival for the Tport pad. It also contained the Bar's bulletin board. From here you could either go into the Bar, or into the Alleyway. As described, the building was a very plain concrete block building with a heavy metal fire door as the entrance.

=== Front Bar ===
The front bar was more of a 'nice' place, almost like an 'old man's bar' of the type found in the northeast. Plush overstuffed seats in booths with Formica tables. Food and drink were available here.

=== Back Bar ===
The back bar was painted all in black, with no lighting. It had an ashwood perch suspended from the ceiling. The music was often loud and constant. It was staffed by two naked [[vixen]] bartenders, and [[cougar]] waiters wearing heavy bondage gear. The room was patrolled by two bouncers: a [[wolf]] and a [[lion]].

=== Hallway ===
Just a hallway, though some folks do hang out in it. Its main purpose was to join the bar to the bathroom and the Gate.

=== Bathroom ===
The Lining's bathroom was Tapestries' first non-consensual play space. This room was inspired by several events, and one person. It was described in the signs as a room for rape and heavy scenes, where in character safe words were disregarded.

This room was based almost exactly on the [[real life]] Lining - the RL one didn't have the pipes, and was a bit smaller, otherwise the stains, etc, were all there.

=== Alley ===
Just a place to play a little basketball, and hold the dumpster. The backdoor to the bar is here, as well as the entrance to the new underage club next door.

=== Gate ===
For many years, the gate was a locked barrier that you either had to find a way around, (there was a hidden one), get the combination from someone who knew it, or be on the lock list so you could pass through. The basement areas were originally a series of private play spaces for people who needed one, but in time the lock was taken off and the space was opened to the general bar public.

=== Landing ===
Again, just a place to pause. The entrance to the Office was here, as were the Hot Tubs, and the stairs continue down to the Basement.

=== Office ===
This was Banner's office. It also contained links to his and his mate's rooms, as well as functional things for the bar's operation. Whoas, the manager could often lounging about here as well.

=== Basement ===
It's pretty far down below the bar, so any noises here don't penetrate to the outside world, and vice versa.

==== North Dungeon ====
Off of the Basement, a standard rock hewn room with chains for restraining those in need of punishment.

==== East Dungeon ====
Off of the Basement, a sort of 'examination' room, with white washed walls, and examination table, and other assorted instruments of 'examination'.

==== Macro Room ====
This was a large space for those into [[macrophilia]] and [[vorarephilia]]. It was done up to appear as if you're outside in a large open field, unless you're near the door or one of the walls.

=== Additions ===
The following rooms have been added over time, mainly due to requests from the patrons.

==== Leather Bar ====
This room was added to recapture more of the original BDSM play that went on in the bar in its early years. This was an IC only area.

==== Chill-Out Room ====
Also an IC only area, but as the name implies, for 'Chilling out'.

==== Boxing Room ====
A large Boxing Ring is in this room, and there was an attached locker room as well as a shower area off of that.

==== Hot Tub and Pool Area ====
This was a large area featuring a large public Hot Tub and Pool, modeled after those found in the Nexus on [[FurryMuck]]. There were also three private Hot Tub rooms with lockable doors for those wishing privacy.

==== Rooftop Bar ====
More of a relaxed area, for general chat and just hanging out. The BDSM theme of the bar was almost invisible here, and the open air bar had a nice view of the weather.

==== Viewing Area ====
This was a part of the rooftop bar, and allowed you to interact with the furs in the cage, without actually going into the cage.

==== Cage ====
It's a Cage. Careful going in, sometimes the door locks and you can't get out.

==== Club Syzygy ====
[[Club Syzygy]] was an underage club built for ageplayers on the Muck, at the request of several Tapestries players. It was built next door to the bar, on bar property, which is why it is mentioned here under additions.

== Rules ==
The rules for The Lining are presented here for reference. Putting a lock on the entries to the bar was not something the owner wanted to do, however he values fairness above all and without forcing people to read them, he was finding it hard to punish violators, of which there were quite a few at the time the locks were implemented.

The following rules are current, as of 07/24/06:

''Welcome to The Lining. This is a Gay/Bi/Straight BDSM Bar. It's the oldest bar on Tapestries, but first the RULES.''
# ''If it is discovered that you did not read all of the rules, you will be banned. Permanantly. No excuses.''
# ''Do not debate rules with the owner (Banner) or the Bouncers. You may bring up issues or request clarification via email. But no debates.''
# ''If someone is scening, and you break it up, you are in the wrong. PERIOD.''
# ''The Front bar is for socializing. Sex and scening IS ALLOWED however in ALL parts of the bar.''
# ''The Back Bar is PRIMARILY for BDSM play and scening. The goal is not to have it overrun with OOC debates and arguments. So please try to respect those who are IC.''
# ''The Rear Bar is consentual on the whisper and OOC basis, that means that yes, someone can start what 'appears' to be a non-consensual scene with you, if you don't like it you can safeword IC'ly and they must stop. Or tell them in whispers IC or OOCLY to stop, and they MUST stop.''
# ''Good scenes always -appear- non-consensual to those who are watching, that is what scening is about and what makes a good one.''
# ''The Bathroom is a 'non-consensual' space. This means that safewords are IGNORED. You go in there, you get what you get. OOC Safewords STILL APPLY however. But don't go in there if you are not into that kind of thing. Furthermore read the sign in the Bathroom for more details.''
# ''If a room has a sign in it, Read it! There may be special rules for that room. IGNORANCE of the rules is NOT an excuse.''
# ''Punishment for most errors will be 1 week banishment. Repeated infractions will lead to a permanent ban. Severe infractions may lead directly to a permanent ban.''
# ''SAFEWORDS MUST BE HONORED. If not I will talk to the wizards about banning you from the ENTIRE Muck! If you don't know what a safeword is, please find out before entering the bar.''
# ''No BLOOD or violent stuff in the Front, Rear or Rooftop bars. No fighting no nasty physical stuff, no strangulation, no killing, no destruction of bar property.''
# ''NO ANGST! This isn't a pity party, it's a BDSM bar!''
# ''If you agree to follow the rules you need to set yourself IMADICK?:NO in the format of @set me=<property>:no Some places will be locked to you if this property is not set! NEVER TELL ME YOU DID NOT READ THE RULES AS AN EXCUSE for misbehaving!''
# ''No one under the age of 18 in Real Life is allowed in the Bar! Ever!''
# ''Age Play is allowed in Club Syzygy only! Not in the Bar or Bar environs.''
# ''The Leather Bar area is IC only! No OOC there please! People engaging in ANY ooc behavior will be swept, possibly without warning! Do not use the OOC speak or pose command there either.''
# ''Power Idling will not be tolerated and is a bannable offense! (Power idling is using a trigger to make it look like you are not idling when in fact you are). Ignoring questions from the bouncers is considered proof of Power Idling.''

''Sometimes I do monitor the bars, there is also a bouncing staff (type 'Bouncers' to get a list). There are also 'puppet' bouncers that can be played remotely.''

''Remember: NO prudes! If you walk in and don't like what you see, walk out, they were here first! I reserve the right, ALL of them. Play nice or I -WILL- ban your ass. Your mileage may vary. Leave your ANGST at home. And in the Bathroom, ENTER at your OWN risk! (please remove any dead bodies)
-Banner Owner and Proprietor''

''The Lock prop is in the rules, PLEASE read them. If you can't figure it out
but HAVE read the rules, ask for help. Thank you.''

(The Lining, its layout, descriptions, and all of its contents are copyright
Banner and Banner's player (in places where Banner is not a legally recognized
alias) Players are granted the right to use descriptions of the bar in any
posts they make or stories they may write as long as they put in a disclaimer
as to the copyright and its owner. Recreations of this establishment without
the sole consent of Banner, are forbidden).

== Deletion from Tapestries ==
{{dubious}}
The owner of The Lining, Banner, had announced publicly on his website<ref>http://www.snowcloude.com/banner/Lining.html</ref> on April 14, 2007 that he would be closing The Lining at the end of the month, stating that "[[WhiteFire]] <nowiki>[aka</nowiki> [[WhiteWizard]]<nowiki>]</nowiki> has decided that I am a poor manager of this location, regardless of the fact of its being the number one or two spot every day since it opened back in October of 1996." This letter also cites what Banner feels to be abuse by Tapestries owner and head wizard WhiteFire. He also stated that he would not follow through with closing the area if he received an apology from WhiteFire.
{{WikiFurNews|WhiteWizard purges The Lining from Tapestries}}
In a subsequent posting, Banner stated <ref name="Lining2">[http://www.snowcloude.com/banner/Lining2.html Okay, so lets look at what happened, shall we]. Webpage by Banner. Retrieved 2007 April 24.</ref> that he did not feel he would be fairly heard on a forum that Whitefire controlled, a forum which he felt few people viewed, and on which he felt that WhiteFire has a history of punishing people for saying things he doesn't like. Banner also believed that as soon as he put up his reasons for the impending closing, that WhiteFire would delete the bar, and most likely any messages he posted.

[[WhiteWizard]], for his part, questioned the motives of the post being made where it could not be directly responded to by the patrons of the Lining or the Wizards. WhiteWizard also claimed that they will not punish people for posting contradictory opinions to the forums except in the case where they violate other policies, and that he has allowed extensively critical posts about them to continue to exist on the forums.

Upon seeing what he perceived as an ultimatum, WhiteWizard discussed the situation with several people, including a six-hour-long conversation with one of his other wizards. On April 16, 2007, WhiteWizard deleted the entire area by means of purging all objects owned by Banner, stating that he did not want to put the MUCK through a month of waiting to see if Banner would follow through on removing the area or not.<ref>http://www.fur.com/tapestries/forum/index.php?t=msg&th=1404&start=0</ref>. As a side effect of the purge, [[StarrBucks]], also owned by Banner, was deleted as well. The residents of the coffee shop were thus left with their building in unlinked space (like most private homes on the Muck.)

===Toading from Tapestries===
The next day Banner was [[toaded]], with WhiteWizard citing the second part of Banner's post<ref name="Lining2"/>, claiming it violated the privacy policy of the muck, especially relating to revealing the name of the person who originated the complaint against Banner.

Banner refuted this for the following reasons: 1) He believed the posting of the page mails that WhiteWizard sent him proved that WhiteFire was not being honest in his muckwide MOTD. 2) That wizard communications with members could hardly be considered 'logs'. 3) The person named was already bragging to everyone about his role in closing The Lining. He later stated that if he had been asked he would have removed the name. WhiteWizard believed that such communications can contain sensitive information (names, for example) that should not be revealed, and that they were protected under the privacy statement. He also further denied that they in any way contradicted the statement posted in the MOTD and forums.

Banner further believed that he was never informed of either the stockading or the banning, and that this was a violation of the Muck's policies.<ref>http://www.fur.com/tapestries/wiki/Policy_Punitive</ref> The wizards pointed out that it was common to simply post stockadings to the bulletin board in the area that the stockaded members can read for themselves, and that Banner responded to the toading before they could compose an email to his registered email. While Banner's name is reserved for now, he is not listed as Banned, meaning that he is free to create another character on the Muck. Informing users of punishment is not required by policy, but is common practice and considered good form by the wiz core of [[Tapestries MUCK]].

== References ==
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StarrBucks

2007-04-24T17:37:53Z

Banner: /* History */

'''StarrBucks''' was a coffee house on Castro just north of [[The Lining]] in [[Tapestries MUCK|Tapestries]]. Both properties were owned by the same person, [[Banner]]. Originally Starrbucks was an attempt at a place for [[artist]]s and [[writer]]s to converse and was proposed (with the permission of the [[wizard]]s) as a 'sex free' zone. This later experiment was dropped as it was deemed useless by both the owner and the wizards, and contrary to the best nature of the [[MUCK]].

== History ==
StarrBucks was created December 29th 1997, to serve two purposes, the first as listed above was to be a coffee house for artists and writers to converse. The second was to provide housing for those that needed it. Above StarrBucks were several floors of rooms that can be let to those in need.

StarrBucks was deleted when [[The Lining]] was deleted on April 15th 2007 when WhiteFire acting as Whitewizard @purged Banner and consequently deleted everything Banner had ever created on the MUCK. Banner has apologized to those he could for the loss of their rooms, he did not expect such extreme measures.

== Layout ==
The first floor contained the Coffee House, and a few rooms in a hallway off the back. There were several floors above that, as well as a Basement. On the roof was both a small landing for those who come in from the sky, as well as a hangar for [[JediSkunk]]'s [[Wikipedia:X-Wing|X-Wing fighter]]. The top floor penthouse of StarrBucks was also occupied by JediSkunk.

== References ==
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[[Category:Tapestries locations]][[Category:1997 births]][[Category:2007 deaths]]

DarkFurr

2007-04-18T06:57:52Z

Banner:

Darkfurr is open once again! Feel free to check it out snowcloude.com port 4201.
Web page http://snowcloude.com/darkfurr

:''The term [[Darkfurr]] is used in the furry gothic community''
'''DarkFurr''' was a [[role-playing]] [[MUCK]] set on a world colonised by [[human]]s in the distant past. Beyond an [[OOC]] area, [[in character]] [[roleplay]]ing was enforced. Allowed races included humans, elves, and [[furry]] animals; there were also shapeshifters, which were restricted.

* '''Addresses''':
** '''MUCK server''': snowcloude.com, port 4201
** '''Website''': http://personal.riverusers.com/~werecat/darkfurr/ (Defunct)
* '''Ran from/to''': 1995 - 200?

== [[Wizard]]s ==

* Banner - Pub. Rel. and Asst. R.P. Wiz
* Herne - Site Mgr. and Server God
* WereCat - Web pages/General
* Zugor - RolePlay and Asst. [[MPI]] Wiz

== External links ==
* [http://www.snowcloude.com/darkfurr/ Darkfurrs homepage]

* [http://www.tigerden.com/infopage/muck/darkfurr.html Rhal's Furry MU*s Page: DarkFurr]
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20010626175851/http://personal.riverusers.com/~werecat/darkfurr/ Welcome to DarkFurr] - Website at the Internet Archive Wayback Machine

[[Category:Multiplayer worlds]]
[[Category:1996 births]]
[[Category:1999 deaths]]

DarkFurr

2007-04-18T06:57:09Z

Banner: /* External links */

Darkfurr is open once again! Feel free to check it out snowcloude.com port 4201.
Web page http://snowcloude.com/darkfurr

:''The term [[Darkfurr]] is used in the furry gothic community''
'''DarkFurr''' was a [[role-playing]] [[MUCK]] set on a world colonised by [[human]]s in the distant past. Beyond an [[OOC]] area, [[in character]] [[roleplay]]ing was enforced. Allowed races included humans, elves, and [[furry]] animals; there were also shapeshifters, which were restricted.

* '''Addresses''':
** '''MUCK server''': snowcloude.com, port 4201
** '''Website''': http://personal.riverusers.com/~werecat/darkfurr/ (Defunct)
* '''Ran from/to''': 1995 - 1999?

== [[Wizard]]s ==

* Banner - Pub. Rel. and Asst. R.P. Wiz
* Herne - Site Mgr. and Server God
* WereCat - Web pages/General
* Zugor - RolePlay and Asst. [[MPI]] Wiz

== External links ==
* [http://www.snowcloude.com/darkfurr/ Darkfurrs homepage]

* [http://www.tigerden.com/infopage/muck/darkfurr.html Rhal's Furry MU*s Page: DarkFurr]
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20010626175851/http://personal.riverusers.com/~werecat/darkfurr/ Welcome to DarkFurr] - Website at the Internet Archive Wayback Machine

[[Category:Multiplayer worlds]]
[[Category:1996 births]]
[[Category:1999 deaths]]

DarkFurr

2007-04-18T06:55:23Z

Banner:

Darkfurr is open once again! Feel free to check it out snowcloude.com port 4201.
Web page http://snowcloude.com/darkfurr

:''The term [[Darkfurr]] is used in the furry gothic community''
'''DarkFurr''' was a [[role-playing]] [[MUCK]] set on a world colonised by [[human]]s in the distant past. Beyond an [[OOC]] area, [[in character]] [[roleplay]]ing was enforced. Allowed races included humans, elves, and [[furry]] animals; there were also shapeshifters, which were restricted.

* '''Addresses''':
** '''MUCK server''': snowcloude.com, port 4201
** '''Website''': http://personal.riverusers.com/~werecat/darkfurr/ (Defunct)
* '''Ran from/to''': 1995 - 1999?

== [[Wizard]]s ==

* Banner - Pub. Rel. and Asst. R.P. Wiz
* Herne - Site Mgr. and Server God
* WereCat - Web pages/General
* Zugor - RolePlay and Asst. [[MPI]] Wiz

== External links ==
[http://www.snowcloude.com/darkfurr/]

* [http://www.tigerden.com/infopage/muck/darkfurr.html Rhal's Furry MU*s Page: DarkFurr]
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20010626175851/http://personal.riverusers.com/~werecat/darkfurr/ Welcome to DarkFurr] - Website at the Internet Archive Wayback Machine

[[Category:Multiplayer worlds]]
[[Category:1996 births]]
[[Category:1999 deaths]]

The Lining

2007-04-18T06:39:50Z

Banner:

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'''The Lining''' was a bar in [[Tapestries MUCK]]. It was originally mostly focused on [[BDSM]], this being the initial focus of the [[MUCK]].
It now exists on [[DarkFurr]] MUCK moved there after its deletion from Tapestries. The oldest parts of the bar were based on a bar of the same name in [[Wikipedia:Floral Park, New York|Floral Park, New York]] that has since been replaced by a church.
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== Overview ==
The Lining was constructed October 15th, 1996 and originally contained only the two bars and a bathroom. Over the years it has expanded with a hot tub section, pool, a rooftop bar, and several other attractions. The bar is Adult themed, like the [[MUCK]], and the owner/builder takes great pains to see that things run well, having hired a manager and several bouncers to deal with things when he can not be present.

The Lining contains many firsts for Tapestries, several of which have been copied repeatedly (like the non-consent room), which the owner finds rather flattering.

== History ==
Back in 1996 most [[furs]] on Tapestries tended to congregate in the [[plaza]], and there really were few places, if any, that furs tended to go to and hang out. The plaza at the time tended to be overly crowded and was drawing a fair amount of [[Wikiepdia:twink|twinks]] and obnoxious bashers of many people's personal preferences.

A friend asked if [[Banner]] would build a place for people to hang out, where those who were causing problems could easily be ejected without having to bother the [[wizard]]s, and which would be harder to find not being at the main portal. The Lining officially opened its doors to the public on 15 October 1996, and maintained a surprisingly high level of success until April 2007.

== Clientèle ==
The Lining is a Bi/Straight/Gay bar and while the clientèle tends more towards [[gay]] males it is friendly to all sexual preferences. The owner and the hired staff will not tolerate anyone who discriminates based on this.

== Atmosphere ==
The Lining was a BDSM bar, inline with the original theme of the MUCK. It still sticks to this theme, though the main bar is somewhat mellower than it was when it was first opened. In this light, The Lining featured the first 'Non-Consent' room ever allowed on Tapestries, the construction of which required a great deal of negotiation between the owner/founder of the bar and [[WhiteFire|WhiteWizard]], in order to be sure that no rules were broken. It has become such a success that many other establishments have copied this feature.

=== Staff ===
The Lining originally had no staff beyond the owner/creator (Banner) for about the first six years of operation. This led to a large amount of work for the owner as there was a lot of policy that needed to be enforced. This was made easier by the help of a few friends, and several (at the time) unique features of the bar.

The front and rear bars, as well as a few other bar locations could be monitored by the owner and a select handful of people if there are complaints about a certain fur's behavior, or should other issues arise. Also the front Bartender, as well as the two Bouncers in the rear bar (the large Black Lion and the large Black Wolf), can be played remotely as well. This combined with the sweep and banish commands allowed the owner to police the bar rules.

=== Bouncers and Manager ===
As time progressed however, in order to maintain the bar's atmosphere and the owner's sanity, a recruitment drive for Bouncers took place. This was fairly successful and the bar currently employs a staff of part time bouncers who assist. Also the original group of friends have maintained their privileges, though they are not on the official bouncer list.

The Manager (Whoas) of the bar was hired when the owner himself could not devote the necessary time to running the bar, and that worked out so well that he was kept on.

=== Philosophy ===
The Bar was popular for several reasons. The theme and the people who hang out there were important, as was the enforcement of the rules and the owner's personal commitment to an even and fair application of the rules to everyone.

This at times had been extremely hard, and very time consuming. Over the years there had been repeated attempts by different cliques to take over the bar and run others out. The amount of grief at times has been surprising for a game, and the reactions of furs when they find that in The Lining, you are actually held accountable for your actions (just like in an [[RL]] bar), has been educational.

The Bar's layout, the descriptions, the overall 'Karma', had been carefully designed even if it does not appear to be obvious. Some things have been added due to the owner's sense of humor (such as the April Fool's day changes). Other things have been added to remember events that took place, or people who were once there: Sunhawk's perch, the waterline from when Kati flooded the bar, the Bar Wolf (Wolph).

== Layout ==

The original layout of the bar at the time of opening was as follows:

=== Entrance ===
The area of arrival for the Tport pad. It also contained the Bar's bulletin board. From here you could either go into the Bar, or into the Alleyway. As described, the building was a very plain concrete block building with a heavy metal fire door as the entrance.

=== Front Bar ===
The front bar was more of a 'nice' place, almost like an 'old man's bar' of the type found in the northeast. Plush overstuffed seats in booths with Formica tables. Food and drink were available here.

=== Back Bar ===
The back bar was painted all in black, with no lighting. It had an ashwood perch suspended from the ceiling. The music was often loud and constant. It was staffed by two naked [[vixen]] bartenders, and [[cougar]] waiters wearing heavy bondage gear. The room was patrolled by two bouncers: a [[wolf]] and a [[lion]].

=== Hallway ===
Just a hallway, though some folks do hang out in it. Its main purpose was to join the bar to the bathroom and the Gate.

=== Bathroom ===
The Lining's bathroom was Tapestries' first non-consensual play space. This room was inspired by several events, and one person. It was described in the signs as a room for rape and heavy scenes, where in character safe words were disregarded.

This room was based almost exactly on the [[real life]] Lining - the RL one didn't have the pipes, and was a bit smaller, otherwise the stains, etc, were all there.

=== Alley ===
Just a place to play a little basketball, and hold the dumpster. The backdoor to the bar is here, as well as the entrance to the new underage club next door.

=== Gate ===
For many years, the gate was a locked barrier that you either had to find a way around, (there was a hidden one), get the combination from someone who knew it, or be on the lock list so you could pass through. The basement areas were originally a series of private play spaces for people who needed one, but in time the lock was taken off and the space was opened to the general bar public.

=== Landing ===
Again, just a place to pause. The entrance to the Office was here, as were the Hot Tubs, and the stairs continue down to the Basement.

=== Office ===
This was Banner's office. It also contained links to his and his mate's rooms, as well as functional things for the bar's operation. Whoas, the manager could often lounging about here as well.

=== Basement ===
It's pretty far down below the bar, so any noises here don't penetrate to the outside world, and vice versa.

==== North Dungeon ====
Off of the Basement, a standard rock hewn room with chains for restraining those in need of punishment.

==== East Dungeon ====
Off of the Basement, a sort of 'examination' room, with white washed walls, and examination table, and other assorted instruments of 'examination'.

==== Macro Room ====
This was a large space for those into [[macrophilia]] and [[vorarephilia]]. It was done up to appear as if you're outside in a large open field, unless you're near the door or one of the walls.

=== Additions ===
The following rooms have been added over time, mainly due to requests from the patrons.

==== Leather Bar ====
This room was added to recapture more of the original BDSM play that went on in the bar in its early years. This was an IC only area.

==== Chill-Out Room ====
Also an IC only area, but as the name implies, for 'Chilling out'.

==== Boxing Room ====
A large Boxing Ring is in this room, and there was an attached locker room as well as a shower area off of that.

==== Hot Tub and Pool Area ====
This was a large area featuring a large public Hot Tub and Pool, modeled after those found in the Nexus on [[FurryMuck]]. There were also three private Hot Tub rooms with lockable doors for those wishing privacy.

==== Rooftop Bar ====
More of a relaxed area, for general chat and just hanging out. The BDSM theme of the bar was almost invisible here, and the open air bar had a nice view of the weather.

==== Viewing Area ====
This was a part of the rooftop bar, and allowed you to interact with the furs in the cage, without actually going into the cage.

==== Cage ====
It's a Cage. Careful going in, sometimes the door locks and you can't get out.

==== Club Syzygy ====
[[Club Syzygy]] was an underage club built for ageplayers on the Muck, at the request of several Tapestries players. It was built next door to the bar, on bar property, which is why it is mentioned here under additions.

== Rules ==
The rules for The Lining are presented here for reference. Putting a lock on the entries to the bar was not something the owner wanted to do, however he values fairness above all and without forcing people to read them, he was finding it hard to punish violators, of which there were quite a few at the time the locks were implemented.

The following rules are current, as of 07/24/06:

''Welcome to The Lining. This is a Gay/Bi/Straight BDSM Bar. It's the oldest bar on Tapestries, but first the RULES.''
# ''If it is discovered that you did not read all of the rules, you will be banned. Permanantly. No excuses.''
# ''Do not debate rules with the owner (Banner) or the Bouncers. You may bring up issues or request clarification via email. But no debates.''
# ''If someone is scening, and you break it up, you are in the wrong. PERIOD.''
# ''The Front bar is for socializing. Sex and scening IS ALLOWED however in ALL parts of the bar.''
# ''The Back Bar is PRIMARILY for BDSM play and scening. The goal is not to have it overrun with OOC debates and arguments. So please try to respect those who are IC.''
# ''The Rear Bar is consentual on the whisper and OOC basis, that means that yes, someone can start what 'appears' to be a non-consensual scene with you, if you don't like it you can safeword IC'ly and they must stop. Or tell them in whispers IC or OOCLY to stop, and they MUST stop.''
# ''Good scenes always -appear- non-consensual to those who are watching, that is what scening is about and what makes a good one.''
# ''The Bathroom is a 'non-consensual' space. This means that safewords are IGNORED. You go in there, you get what you get. OOC Safewords STILL APPLY however. But don't go in there if you are not into that kind of thing. Furthermore read the sign in the Bathroom for more details.''
# ''If a room has a sign in it, Read it! There may be special rules for that room. IGNORANCE of the rules is NOT an excuse.''
# ''Punishment for most errors will be 1 week banishment. Repeated infractions will lead to a permanent ban. Severe infractions may lead directly to a permanent ban.''
# ''SAFEWORDS MUST BE HONORED. If not I will talk to the wizards about banning you from the ENTIRE Muck! If you don't know what a safeword is, please find out before entering the bar.''
# ''No BLOOD or violent stuff in the Front, Rear or Rooftop bars. No fighting no nasty physical stuff, no strangulation, no killing, no destruction of bar property.''
# ''NO ANGST! This isn't a pity party, it's a BDSM bar!''
# ''If you agree to follow the rules you need to set yourself IMADICK?:NO in the format of @set me=<property>:no Some places will be locked to you if this property is not set! NEVER TELL ME YOU DID NOT READ THE RULES AS AN EXCUSE for misbehaving!''
# ''No one under the age of 18 in Real Life is allowed in the Bar! Ever!''
# ''Age Play is allowed in Club Syzygy only! Not in the Bar or Bar environs.''
# ''The Leather Bar area is IC only! No OOC there please! People engaging in ANY ooc behavior will be swept, possibly without warning! Do not use the OOC speak or pose command there either.''
# ''Power Idling will not be tolerated and is a bannable offense! (Power idling is using a trigger to make it look like you are not idling when in fact you are). Ignoring questions from the bouncers is considered proof of Power Idling.''

''Sometimes I do monitor the bars, there is also a bouncing staff (type 'Bouncers' to get a list). There are also 'puppet' bouncers that can be played remotely.''

''Remember: NO prudes! If you walk in and don't like what you see, walk out, they were here first! I reserve the right, ALL of them. Play nice or I -WILL- ban your ass. Your mileage may vary. Leave your ANGST at home. And in the Bathroom, ENTER at your OWN risk! (please remove any dead bodies)
-Banner Owner and Proprietor''

''The Lock prop is in the rules, PLEASE read them. If you can't figure it out
but HAVE read the rules, ask for help. Thank you.''

(The Lining, its layout, descriptions, and all of its contents are copyright
Banner and Banner's player (in places where Banner is not a legally recognized
alias) Players are granted the right to use descriptions of the bar in any
posts they make or stories they may write as long as they put in a disclaimer
as to the copyright and its owner. Recreations of this establishment without
the sole consent of Banner, are forbidden).

== Deletion from Tapestries ==

The owner of The Lining, Banner, had announced publicly on his website<ref>www.snowcloude.com/banner/Lining.html</ref> on April 14, 2007 that he would be closing The Lining at the end of the month due to, "[[Whitefire]] has decided that I am a poor manager of this location, regardless of the fact of its being the number one or two spot every day since it opened back in October of 1996." This letter also cites what Banner feels to be abuse by the owner and head wizard [[Whitefire]].

Banner posted this to his private website, also stating that he would not follow through with closing the area if he received an apology from Whitefire. There is no disagreement as to why Banner posted this to his website, he has clearly stated that he did not feel he would be fairly head on a forum that Whitefire controlled, a forum which few people viewed, and on which Whitefire has a history of punishing people for saying things he doesn't like. Banner also realized that as soon as he put up his reasons for the impending closing, that Whitefire would delete the bar, and most likely any messages he posted.

Upon seeing this, WhiteWizard deleted the entire area by means of purging all objects owned by Banner on April 16, 2007, citing not wanting to put the MUCK through a month of waiting to see if Banner would follow through on removing the area or not.<ref>http://www.fur.com/tapestries/forum/index.php?t=msg&th=1404&start=0</ref>. However in the purge he also deleted [[Starrbucks]] as well, leaving its residents homeless.

The next day Banner was [[toaded]] with WhiteWizard citing the second part of Banner's post,<ref>www.snowcloude.com/banner/Lining2.html</ref> claiming it violated the privacy policy of the muck, especially relating to revealing the name of the person who originated the complaint against Banner. Banner refutes this because 1) his posting of the page mails that Whitefire sent him proved that Whitefire was not being honest in his muckwide MOTD, and that wizard communications with members can hardly be considered 'logs'. 2) The person named was already bragging to everyone about his role in closing The Lining. In short, it was just a trumped up charge by Whitefire. However if he had been asked he would have removed the name. In violate of Whitefire's own rules Banner was never notified of his stockading nor his banning, nor was he contacted about this apparent violation.

== References ==
<references />

[[Category:Tapestries locations|Lining, The]][[Category:1996 births|Lining, The]][[Category:2007 deaths|Lining, The]]
{{featured article|Lining, The}}

The Lining

2007-04-18T06:39:07Z

Banner:

<div style="float:right">__TOC__</div>
'''The Lining''' was a bar in [[Tapestries MUCK]]. It was originally mostly focused on [[BDSM]], this being the initial focus of the [[MUCK]].
It now exists on [[DarkFurr MUCK]] moved there after its deletion from Tapestries. The oldest parts of the bar were based on a bar of the same name in [[Wikipedia:Floral Park, New York|Floral Park, New York]] that has since been replaced by a church.
{{cleanup}}
== Overview ==
The Lining was constructed October 15th, 1996 and originally contained only the two bars and a bathroom. Over the years it has expanded with a hot tub section, pool, a rooftop bar, and several other attractions. The bar is Adult themed, like the [[MUCK]], and the owner/builder takes great pains to see that things run well, having hired a manager and several bouncers to deal with things when he can not be present.

The Lining contains many firsts for Tapestries, several of which have been copied repeatedly (like the non-consent room), which the owner finds rather flattering.

== History ==
Back in 1996 most [[furs]] on Tapestries tended to congregate in the [[plaza]], and there really were few places, if any, that furs tended to go to and hang out. The plaza at the time tended to be overly crowded and was drawing a fair amount of [[Wikiepdia:twink|twinks]] and obnoxious bashers of many people's personal preferences.

A friend asked if [[Banner]] would build a place for people to hang out, where those who were causing problems could easily be ejected without having to bother the [[wizard]]s, and which would be harder to find not being at the main portal. The Lining officially opened its doors to the public on 15 October 1996, and maintained a surprisingly high level of success until April 2007.

== Clientèle ==
The Lining is a Bi/Straight/Gay bar and while the clientèle tends more towards [[gay]] males it is friendly to all sexual preferences. The owner and the hired staff will not tolerate anyone who discriminates based on this.

== Atmosphere ==
The Lining was a BDSM bar, inline with the original theme of the MUCK. It still sticks to this theme, though the main bar is somewhat mellower than it was when it was first opened. In this light, The Lining featured the first 'Non-Consent' room ever allowed on Tapestries, the construction of which required a great deal of negotiation between the owner/founder of the bar and [[WhiteFire|WhiteWizard]], in order to be sure that no rules were broken. It has become such a success that many other establishments have copied this feature.

=== Staff ===
The Lining originally had no staff beyond the owner/creator (Banner) for about the first six years of operation. This led to a large amount of work for the owner as there was a lot of policy that needed to be enforced. This was made easier by the help of a few friends, and several (at the time) unique features of the bar.

The front and rear bars, as well as a few other bar locations could be monitored by the owner and a select handful of people if there are complaints about a certain fur's behavior, or should other issues arise. Also the front Bartender, as well as the two Bouncers in the rear bar (the large Black Lion and the large Black Wolf), can be played remotely as well. This combined with the sweep and banish commands allowed the owner to police the bar rules.

=== Bouncers and Manager ===
As time progressed however, in order to maintain the bar's atmosphere and the owner's sanity, a recruitment drive for Bouncers took place. This was fairly successful and the bar currently employs a staff of part time bouncers who assist. Also the original group of friends have maintained their privileges, though they are not on the official bouncer list.

The Manager (Whoas) of the bar was hired when the owner himself could not devote the necessary time to running the bar, and that worked out so well that he was kept on.

=== Philosophy ===
The Bar was popular for several reasons. The theme and the people who hang out there were important, as was the enforcement of the rules and the owner's personal commitment to an even and fair application of the rules to everyone.

This at times had been extremely hard, and very time consuming. Over the years there had been repeated attempts by different cliques to take over the bar and run others out. The amount of grief at times has been surprising for a game, and the reactions of furs when they find that in The Lining, you are actually held accountable for your actions (just like in an [[RL]] bar), has been educational.

The Bar's layout, the descriptions, the overall 'Karma', had been carefully designed even if it does not appear to be obvious. Some things have been added due to the owner's sense of humor (such as the April Fool's day changes). Other things have been added to remember events that took place, or people who were once there: Sunhawk's perch, the waterline from when Kati flooded the bar, the Bar Wolf (Wolph).

== Layout ==

The original layout of the bar at the time of opening was as follows:

=== Entrance ===
The area of arrival for the Tport pad. It also contained the Bar's bulletin board. From here you could either go into the Bar, or into the Alleyway. As described, the building was a very plain concrete block building with a heavy metal fire door as the entrance.

=== Front Bar ===
The front bar was more of a 'nice' place, almost like an 'old man's bar' of the type found in the northeast. Plush overstuffed seats in booths with Formica tables. Food and drink were available here.

=== Back Bar ===
The back bar was painted all in black, with no lighting. It had an ashwood perch suspended from the ceiling. The music was often loud and constant. It was staffed by two naked [[vixen]] bartenders, and [[cougar]] waiters wearing heavy bondage gear. The room was patrolled by two bouncers: a [[wolf]] and a [[lion]].

=== Hallway ===
Just a hallway, though some folks do hang out in it. Its main purpose was to join the bar to the bathroom and the Gate.

=== Bathroom ===
The Lining's bathroom was Tapestries' first non-consensual play space. This room was inspired by several events, and one person. It was described in the signs as a room for rape and heavy scenes, where in character safe words were disregarded.

This room was based almost exactly on the [[real life]] Lining - the RL one didn't have the pipes, and was a bit smaller, otherwise the stains, etc, were all there.

=== Alley ===
Just a place to play a little basketball, and hold the dumpster. The backdoor to the bar is here, as well as the entrance to the new underage club next door.

=== Gate ===
For many years, the gate was a locked barrier that you either had to find a way around, (there was a hidden one), get the combination from someone who knew it, or be on the lock list so you could pass through. The basement areas were originally a series of private play spaces for people who needed one, but in time the lock was taken off and the space was opened to the general bar public.

=== Landing ===
Again, just a place to pause. The entrance to the Office was here, as were the Hot Tubs, and the stairs continue down to the Basement.

=== Office ===
This was Banner's office. It also contained links to his and his mate's rooms, as well as functional things for the bar's operation. Whoas, the manager could often lounging about here as well.

=== Basement ===
It's pretty far down below the bar, so any noises here don't penetrate to the outside world, and vice versa.

==== North Dungeon ====
Off of the Basement, a standard rock hewn room with chains for restraining those in need of punishment.

==== East Dungeon ====
Off of the Basement, a sort of 'examination' room, with white washed walls, and examination table, and other assorted instruments of 'examination'.

==== Macro Room ====
This was a large space for those into [[macrophilia]] and [[vorarephilia]]. It was done up to appear as if you're outside in a large open field, unless you're near the door or one of the walls.

=== Additions ===
The following rooms have been added over time, mainly due to requests from the patrons.

==== Leather Bar ====
This room was added to recapture more of the original BDSM play that went on in the bar in its early years. This was an IC only area.

==== Chill-Out Room ====
Also an IC only area, but as the name implies, for 'Chilling out'.

==== Boxing Room ====
A large Boxing Ring is in this room, and there was an attached locker room as well as a shower area off of that.

==== Hot Tub and Pool Area ====
This was a large area featuring a large public Hot Tub and Pool, modeled after those found in the Nexus on [[FurryMuck]]. There were also three private Hot Tub rooms with lockable doors for those wishing privacy.

==== Rooftop Bar ====
More of a relaxed area, for general chat and just hanging out. The BDSM theme of the bar was almost invisible here, and the open air bar had a nice view of the weather.

==== Viewing Area ====
This was a part of the rooftop bar, and allowed you to interact with the furs in the cage, without actually going into the cage.

==== Cage ====
It's a Cage. Careful going in, sometimes the door locks and you can't get out.

==== Club Syzygy ====
[[Club Syzygy]] was an underage club built for ageplayers on the Muck, at the request of several Tapestries players. It was built next door to the bar, on bar property, which is why it is mentioned here under additions.

== Rules ==
The rules for The Lining are presented here for reference. Putting a lock on the entries to the bar was not something the owner wanted to do, however he values fairness above all and without forcing people to read them, he was finding it hard to punish violators, of which there were quite a few at the time the locks were implemented.

The following rules are current, as of 07/24/06:

''Welcome to The Lining. This is a Gay/Bi/Straight BDSM Bar. It's the oldest bar on Tapestries, but first the RULES.''
# ''If it is discovered that you did not read all of the rules, you will be banned. Permanantly. No excuses.''
# ''Do not debate rules with the owner (Banner) or the Bouncers. You may bring up issues or request clarification via email. But no debates.''
# ''If someone is scening, and you break it up, you are in the wrong. PERIOD.''
# ''The Front bar is for socializing. Sex and scening IS ALLOWED however in ALL parts of the bar.''
# ''The Back Bar is PRIMARILY for BDSM play and scening. The goal is not to have it overrun with OOC debates and arguments. So please try to respect those who are IC.''
# ''The Rear Bar is consentual on the whisper and OOC basis, that means that yes, someone can start what 'appears' to be a non-consensual scene with you, if you don't like it you can safeword IC'ly and they must stop. Or tell them in whispers IC or OOCLY to stop, and they MUST stop.''
# ''Good scenes always -appear- non-consensual to those who are watching, that is what scening is about and what makes a good one.''
# ''The Bathroom is a 'non-consensual' space. This means that safewords are IGNORED. You go in there, you get what you get. OOC Safewords STILL APPLY however. But don't go in there if you are not into that kind of thing. Furthermore read the sign in the Bathroom for more details.''
# ''If a room has a sign in it, Read it! There may be special rules for that room. IGNORANCE of the rules is NOT an excuse.''
# ''Punishment for most errors will be 1 week banishment. Repeated infractions will lead to a permanent ban. Severe infractions may lead directly to a permanent ban.''
# ''SAFEWORDS MUST BE HONORED. If not I will talk to the wizards about banning you from the ENTIRE Muck! If you don't know what a safeword is, please find out before entering the bar.''
# ''No BLOOD or violent stuff in the Front, Rear or Rooftop bars. No fighting no nasty physical stuff, no strangulation, no killing, no destruction of bar property.''
# ''NO ANGST! This isn't a pity party, it's a BDSM bar!''
# ''If you agree to follow the rules you need to set yourself IMADICK?:NO in the format of @set me=<property>:no Some places will be locked to you if this property is not set! NEVER TELL ME YOU DID NOT READ THE RULES AS AN EXCUSE for misbehaving!''
# ''No one under the age of 18 in Real Life is allowed in the Bar! Ever!''
# ''Age Play is allowed in Club Syzygy only! Not in the Bar or Bar environs.''
# ''The Leather Bar area is IC only! No OOC there please! People engaging in ANY ooc behavior will be swept, possibly without warning! Do not use the OOC speak or pose command there either.''
# ''Power Idling will not be tolerated and is a bannable offense! (Power idling is using a trigger to make it look like you are not idling when in fact you are). Ignoring questions from the bouncers is considered proof of Power Idling.''

''Sometimes I do monitor the bars, there is also a bouncing staff (type 'Bouncers' to get a list). There are also 'puppet' bouncers that can be played remotely.''

''Remember: NO prudes! If you walk in and don't like what you see, walk out, they were here first! I reserve the right, ALL of them. Play nice or I -WILL- ban your ass. Your mileage may vary. Leave your ANGST at home. And in the Bathroom, ENTER at your OWN risk! (please remove any dead bodies)
-Banner Owner and Proprietor''

''The Lock prop is in the rules, PLEASE read them. If you can't figure it out
but HAVE read the rules, ask for help. Thank you.''

(The Lining, its layout, descriptions, and all of its contents are copyright
Banner and Banner's player (in places where Banner is not a legally recognized
alias) Players are granted the right to use descriptions of the bar in any
posts they make or stories they may write as long as they put in a disclaimer
as to the copyright and its owner. Recreations of this establishment without
the sole consent of Banner, are forbidden).

== Deletion from Tapestries ==

The owner of The Lining, Banner, had announced publicly on his website<ref>www.snowcloude.com/banner/Lining.html</ref> on April 14, 2007 that he would be closing The Lining at the end of the month due to, "[[Whitefire]] has decided that I am a poor manager of this location, regardless of the fact of its being the number one or two spot every day since it opened back in October of 1996." This letter also cites what Banner feels to be abuse by the owner and head wizard [[Whitefire]].

Banner posted this to his private website, also stating that he would not follow through with closing the area if he received an apology from Whitefire. There is no disagreement as to why Banner posted this to his website, he has clearly stated that he did not feel he would be fairly head on a forum that Whitefire controlled, a forum which few people viewed, and on which Whitefire has a history of punishing people for saying things he doesn't like. Banner also realized that as soon as he put up his reasons for the impending closing, that Whitefire would delete the bar, and most likely any messages he posted.

Upon seeing this, WhiteWizard deleted the entire area by means of purging all objects owned by Banner on April 16, 2007, citing not wanting to put the MUCK through a month of waiting to see if Banner would follow through on removing the area or not.<ref>http://www.fur.com/tapestries/forum/index.php?t=msg&th=1404&start=0</ref>. However in the purge he also deleted [[Starrbucks]] as well, leaving its residents homeless.

The next day Banner was [[toaded]] with WhiteWizard citing the second part of Banner's post,<ref>www.snowcloude.com/banner/Lining2.html</ref> claiming it violated the privacy policy of the muck, especially relating to revealing the name of the person who originated the complaint against Banner. Banner refutes this because 1) his posting of the page mails that Whitefire sent him proved that Whitefire was not being honest in his muckwide MOTD, and that wizard communications with members can hardly be considered 'logs'. 2) The person named was already bragging to everyone about his role in closing The Lining. In short, it was just a trumped up charge by Whitefire. However if he had been asked he would have removed the name. In violate of Whitefire's own rules Banner was never notified of his stockading nor his banning, nor was he contacted about this apparent violation.

== References ==
<references />

[[Category:Tapestries locations|Lining, The]][[Category:1996 births|Lining, The]][[Category:2007 deaths|Lining, The]]
{{featured article|Lining, The}}

The Lining

2007-04-18T06:36:36Z

Banner: Corrected a few WRONG issues. I have no issues with the Wizards, just Whitefire. And I did not post that communication until after WF's slanderous MOTD. Also I know why I didn't post it on HIS forum

<div style="float:right">__TOC__</div>
'''The Lining''' was a bar in [[Tapestries MUCK]]. It was originally mostly focused on [[BDSM]], this being the initial focus of the [[MUCK]]. The oldest parts of the bar were based on a bar of the same name in [[Wikipedia:Floral Park, New York|Floral Park, New York]] that has since been replaced by a church.
{{cleanup}}
== Overview ==
The Lining was constructed October 15th, 1996 and originally contained only the two bars and a bathroom. Over the years it has expanded with a hot tub section, pool, a rooftop bar, and several other attractions. The bar is Adult themed, like the [[MUCK]], and the owner/builder takes great pains to see that things run well, having hired a manager and several bouncers to deal with things when he can not be present.

The Lining contains many firsts for Tapestries, several of which have been copied repeatedly (like the non-consent room), which the owner finds rather flattering.

== History ==
Back in 1996 most [[furs]] on Tapestries tended to congregate in the [[plaza]], and there really were few places, if any, that furs tended to go to and hang out. The plaza at the time tended to be overly crowded and was drawing a fair amount of [[Wikiepdia:twink|twinks]] and obnoxious bashers of many people's personal preferences.

A friend asked if [[Banner]] would build a place for people to hang out, where those who were causing problems could easily be ejected without having to bother the [[wizard]]s, and which would be harder to find not being at the main portal. The Lining officially opened its doors to the public on 15 October 1996, and maintained a surprisingly high level of success until April 2007.

== Clientèle ==
The Lining is a Bi/Straight/Gay bar and while the clientèle tends more towards [[gay]] males it is friendly to all sexual preferences. The owner and the hired staff will not tolerate anyone who discriminates based on this.

== Atmosphere ==
The Lining was a BDSM bar, inline with the original theme of the MUCK. It still sticks to this theme, though the main bar is somewhat mellower than it was when it was first opened. In this light, The Lining featured the first 'Non-Consent' room ever allowed on Tapestries, the construction of which required a great deal of negotiation between the owner/founder of the bar and [[WhiteFire|WhiteWizard]], in order to be sure that no rules were broken. It has become such a success that many other establishments have copied this feature.

=== Staff ===
The Lining originally had no staff beyond the owner/creator (Banner) for about the first six years of operation. This led to a large amount of work for the owner as there was a lot of policy that needed to be enforced. This was made easier by the help of a few friends, and several (at the time) unique features of the bar.

The front and rear bars, as well as a few other bar locations could be monitored by the owner and a select handful of people if there are complaints about a certain fur's behavior, or should other issues arise. Also the front Bartender, as well as the two Bouncers in the rear bar (the large Black Lion and the large Black Wolf), can be played remotely as well. This combined with the sweep and banish commands allowed the owner to police the bar rules.

=== Bouncers and Manager ===
As time progressed however, in order to maintain the bar's atmosphere and the owner's sanity, a recruitment drive for Bouncers took place. This was fairly successful and the bar currently employs a staff of part time bouncers who assist. Also the original group of friends have maintained their privileges, though they are not on the official bouncer list.

The Manager (Whoas) of the bar was hired when the owner himself could not devote the necessary time to running the bar, and that worked out so well that he was kept on.

=== Philosophy ===
The Bar was popular for several reasons. The theme and the people who hang out there were important, as was the enforcement of the rules and the owner's personal commitment to an even and fair application of the rules to everyone.

This at times had been extremely hard, and very time consuming. Over the years there had been repeated attempts by different cliques to take over the bar and run others out. The amount of grief at times has been surprising for a game, and the reactions of furs when they find that in The Lining, you are actually held accountable for your actions (just like in an [[RL]] bar), has been educational.

The Bar's layout, the descriptions, the overall 'Karma', had been carefully designed even if it does not appear to be obvious. Some things have been added due to the owner's sense of humor (such as the April Fool's day changes). Other things have been added to remember events that took place, or people who were once there: Sunhawk's perch, the waterline from when Kati flooded the bar, the Bar Wolf (Wolph).

== Layout ==

The original layout of the bar at the time of opening was as follows:

=== Entrance ===
The area of arrival for the Tport pad. It also contained the Bar's bulletin board. From here you could either go into the Bar, or into the Alleyway. As described, the building was a very plain concrete block building with a heavy metal fire door as the entrance.

=== Front Bar ===
The front bar was more of a 'nice' place, almost like an 'old man's bar' of the type found in the northeast. Plush overstuffed seats in booths with Formica tables. Food and drink were available here.

=== Back Bar ===
The back bar was painted all in black, with no lighting. It had an ashwood perch suspended from the ceiling. The music was often loud and constant. It was staffed by two naked [[vixen]] bartenders, and [[cougar]] waiters wearing heavy bondage gear. The room was patrolled by two bouncers: a [[wolf]] and a [[lion]].

=== Hallway ===
Just a hallway, though some folks do hang out in it. Its main purpose was to join the bar to the bathroom and the Gate.

=== Bathroom ===
The Lining's bathroom was Tapestries' first non-consensual play space. This room was inspired by several events, and one person. It was described in the signs as a room for rape and heavy scenes, where in character safe words were disregarded.

This room was based almost exactly on the [[real life]] Lining - the RL one didn't have the pipes, and was a bit smaller, otherwise the stains, etc, were all there.

=== Alley ===
Just a place to play a little basketball, and hold the dumpster. The backdoor to the bar is here, as well as the entrance to the new underage club next door.

=== Gate ===
For many years, the gate was a locked barrier that you either had to find a way around, (there was a hidden one), get the combination from someone who knew it, or be on the lock list so you could pass through. The basement areas were originally a series of private play spaces for people who needed one, but in time the lock was taken off and the space was opened to the general bar public.

=== Landing ===
Again, just a place to pause. The entrance to the Office was here, as were the Hot Tubs, and the stairs continue down to the Basement.

=== Office ===
This was Banner's office. It also contained links to his and his mate's rooms, as well as functional things for the bar's operation. Whoas, the manager could often lounging about here as well.

=== Basement ===
It's pretty far down below the bar, so any noises here don't penetrate to the outside world, and vice versa.

==== North Dungeon ====
Off of the Basement, a standard rock hewn room with chains for restraining those in need of punishment.

==== East Dungeon ====
Off of the Basement, a sort of 'examination' room, with white washed walls, and examination table, and other assorted instruments of 'examination'.

==== Macro Room ====
This was a large space for those into [[macrophilia]] and [[vorarephilia]]. It was done up to appear as if you're outside in a large open field, unless you're near the door or one of the walls.

=== Additions ===
The following rooms have been added over time, mainly due to requests from the patrons.

==== Leather Bar ====
This room was added to recapture more of the original BDSM play that went on in the bar in its early years. This was an IC only area.

==== Chill-Out Room ====
Also an IC only area, but as the name implies, for 'Chilling out'.

==== Boxing Room ====
A large Boxing Ring is in this room, and there was an attached locker room as well as a shower area off of that.

==== Hot Tub and Pool Area ====
This was a large area featuring a large public Hot Tub and Pool, modeled after those found in the Nexus on [[FurryMuck]]. There were also three private Hot Tub rooms with lockable doors for those wishing privacy.

==== Rooftop Bar ====
More of a relaxed area, for general chat and just hanging out. The BDSM theme of the bar was almost invisible here, and the open air bar had a nice view of the weather.

==== Viewing Area ====
This was a part of the rooftop bar, and allowed you to interact with the furs in the cage, without actually going into the cage.

==== Cage ====
It's a Cage. Careful going in, sometimes the door locks and you can't get out.

==== Club Syzygy ====
[[Club Syzygy]] was an underage club built for ageplayers on the Muck, at the request of several Tapestries players. It was built next door to the bar, on bar property, which is why it is mentioned here under additions.

== Rules ==
The rules for The Lining are presented here for reference. Putting a lock on the entries to the bar was not something the owner wanted to do, however he values fairness above all and without forcing people to read them, he was finding it hard to punish violators, of which there were quite a few at the time the locks were implemented.

The following rules are current, as of 07/24/06:

''Welcome to The Lining. This is a Gay/Bi/Straight BDSM Bar. It's the oldest bar on Tapestries, but first the RULES.''
# ''If it is discovered that you did not read all of the rules, you will be banned. Permanantly. No excuses.''
# ''Do not debate rules with the owner (Banner) or the Bouncers. You may bring up issues or request clarification via email. But no debates.''
# ''If someone is scening, and you break it up, you are in the wrong. PERIOD.''
# ''The Front bar is for socializing. Sex and scening IS ALLOWED however in ALL parts of the bar.''
# ''The Back Bar is PRIMARILY for BDSM play and scening. The goal is not to have it overrun with OOC debates and arguments. So please try to respect those who are IC.''
# ''The Rear Bar is consentual on the whisper and OOC basis, that means that yes, someone can start what 'appears' to be a non-consensual scene with you, if you don't like it you can safeword IC'ly and they must stop. Or tell them in whispers IC or OOCLY to stop, and they MUST stop.''
# ''Good scenes always -appear- non-consensual to those who are watching, that is what scening is about and what makes a good one.''
# ''The Bathroom is a 'non-consensual' space. This means that safewords are IGNORED. You go in there, you get what you get. OOC Safewords STILL APPLY however. But don't go in there if you are not into that kind of thing. Furthermore read the sign in the Bathroom for more details.''
# ''If a room has a sign in it, Read it! There may be special rules for that room. IGNORANCE of the rules is NOT an excuse.''
# ''Punishment for most errors will be 1 week banishment. Repeated infractions will lead to a permanent ban. Severe infractions may lead directly to a permanent ban.''
# ''SAFEWORDS MUST BE HONORED. If not I will talk to the wizards about banning you from the ENTIRE Muck! If you don't know what a safeword is, please find out before entering the bar.''
# ''No BLOOD or violent stuff in the Front, Rear or Rooftop bars. No fighting no nasty physical stuff, no strangulation, no killing, no destruction of bar property.''
# ''NO ANGST! This isn't a pity party, it's a BDSM bar!''
# ''If you agree to follow the rules you need to set yourself IMADICK?:NO in the format of @set me=<property>:no Some places will be locked to you if this property is not set! NEVER TELL ME YOU DID NOT READ THE RULES AS AN EXCUSE for misbehaving!''
# ''No one under the age of 18 in Real Life is allowed in the Bar! Ever!''
# ''Age Play is allowed in Club Syzygy only! Not in the Bar or Bar environs.''
# ''The Leather Bar area is IC only! No OOC there please! People engaging in ANY ooc behavior will be swept, possibly without warning! Do not use the OOC speak or pose command there either.''
# ''Power Idling will not be tolerated and is a bannable offense! (Power idling is using a trigger to make it look like you are not idling when in fact you are). Ignoring questions from the bouncers is considered proof of Power Idling.''

''Sometimes I do monitor the bars, there is also a bouncing staff (type 'Bouncers' to get a list). There are also 'puppet' bouncers that can be played remotely.''

''Remember: NO prudes! If you walk in and don't like what you see, walk out, they were here first! I reserve the right, ALL of them. Play nice or I -WILL- ban your ass. Your mileage may vary. Leave your ANGST at home. And in the Bathroom, ENTER at your OWN risk! (please remove any dead bodies)
-Banner Owner and Proprietor''

''The Lock prop is in the rules, PLEASE read them. If you can't figure it out
but HAVE read the rules, ask for help. Thank you.''

(The Lining, its layout, descriptions, and all of its contents are copyright
Banner and Banner's player (in places where Banner is not a legally recognized
alias) Players are granted the right to use descriptions of the bar in any
posts they make or stories they may write as long as they put in a disclaimer
as to the copyright and its owner. Recreations of this establishment without
the sole consent of Banner, are forbidden).

== Deletion from Tapestries ==

The owner of The Lining, Banner, had announced publicly on his website<ref>www.snowcloude.com/banner/Lining.html</ref> on April 14, 2007 that he would be closing The Lining at the end of the month due to, "[[Whitefire]] has decided that I am a poor manager of this location, regardless of the fact of its being the number one or two spot every day since it opened back in October of 1996." This letter also cites what Banner feels to be abuse by the owner and head wizard [[Whitefire]].

Banner posted this to his private website, also stating that he would not follow through with closing the area if he received an apology from Whitefire. There is no disagreement as to why Banner posted this to his website, he has clearly stated that he did not feel he would be fairly head on a forum that Whitefire controlled, a forum which few people viewed, and on which Whitefire has a history of punishing people for saying things he doesn't like. Banner also realized that as soon as he put up his reasons for the impending closing, that Whitefire would delete the bar, and most likely any messages he posted.

Upon seeing this, WhiteWizard deleted the entire area by means of purging all objects owned by Banner on April 16, 2007, citing not wanting to put the MUCK through a month of waiting to see if Banner would follow through on removing the area or not.<ref>http://www.fur.com/tapestries/forum/index.php?t=msg&th=1404&start=0</ref>. However in the purge he also deleted [[Starrbucks]] as well, leaving its residents homeless.

The next day Banner was [[toaded]] with WhiteWizard citing the second part of Banner's post,<ref>www.snowcloude.com/banner/Lining2.html</ref> claiming it violated the privacy policy of the muck, especially relating to revealing the name of the person who originated the complaint against Banner. Banner refutes this because 1) his posting of the page mails that Whitefire sent him proved that Whitefire was not being honest in his muckwide MOTD, and that wizard communications with members can hardly be considered 'logs'. 2) The person named was already bragging to everyone about his role in closing The Lining. In short, it was just a trumped up charge by Whitefire. However if he had been asked he would have removed the name. In violate of Whitefire's own rules Banner was never notified of his stockading nor his banning, nor was he contacted about this apparent violation.

== References ==
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[[Category:Tapestries locations|Lining, The]][[Category:1996 births|Lining, The]][[Category:2007 deaths|Lining, The]]
{{featured article|Lining, The}}

Talk:The Lining

2007-04-18T06:19:26Z

Banner:

Talk:The Lining

2007-04-18T06:18:35Z

Banner:

User:Banner

2007-04-17T09:13:56Z

Banner:

Creator and owner of [[The Lining]] and [[StarrBucks]] on [[Tapestries]]. Writer of short stories having appeared in ''[[Yarf!]]'', as well as a few other furry mags/websites under a pseudonym.

Banner is also happy that he no longer has to deal with the abusive behavior of certain people since he closed The Lining, who have let power go to their head and while demanding stricter and stricter rules of behavior for everyone else, failed to follow them them self.

He has been banned on Tapestries (one may not criticize WhiteFire and stay there), but still can be found on FurryMuck, SPR, FurToonia, TigerMuck, and Darkfurr.

{{ContributorU|Banner}}

StarrBucks

2007-04-17T09:08:11Z

Banner: /* History */

'''StarrBucks''' is a coffee house on Castro just north of [[The Lining]] in [[Tapestries MUCK|Tapestries]]; both properties are owned by the same person, [[Banner]]. Originally Starrbucks was an attempt at a place for [[furry artist|artist]]s and [[writer]]s to converse and was proposed (with the permission of the [[wizard]]s) as a 'sex free' zone. This later experiment was dropped as it was deemed useless by both the owner and the wizards, and contrary to the best nature of the [[MUCK]].

== History ==
StarrBucks was created December 29th 1997, to serve two purposes, the first as listed above was to be a coffee house for artists and writers to converse. The second was to provide housing for those that needed it. Above StarrBucks are several floors of rooms that can be let to those in need (StarrBucks is presently at capacity - sorry).

StarrBucks was deleted when [[The Lining]] was deleted on April 15th 2007 as WhiteFire @purged Banner and deleted everything Banner had ever created on the Muck. Banner has apologized to those he could for the loss of their rooms, he did not expect such extreme measures.

== Layout ==
The first floor contains the Coffee House, and a few rooms in a hallway off the back. There are several floors above that, as well as a Basement. On the roof is both a small landing for those who come in from the sky, as well as a hangar for JediSkunk's X-Wing fighter. The top floor penthouse of StarrBucks is also occupied by [[JediSkunk]].

[[Category:Tapestries locations]]

The Lining

2007-04-17T08:54:17Z

Banner: /* Deletion from Tapestries Corrections by Banner*/

<div style="float:right">__TOC__</div>
'''The Lining''' was a bar in [[Tapestries MUCK]]. It was originally mostly focused on [[BDSM]], this being the initial focus of the [[MUCK]]. The oldest parts of the bar were based on a bar of the same name in [[Wikipedia:Floral Park, New York|Floral Park, New York]] that has since been replaced by a church.
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== Overview ==
The Lining was constructed October 15th, 1996 and originally contained only the two bars and a bathroom. Over the years it has expanded with a hot tub section, pool, a rooftop bar, and several other attractions. The bar is Adult themed, like the [[MUCK]], and the owner/builder takes great pains to see that things run well, having hired a manager and several bouncers to deal with things when he can not be present.

The Lining contains many firsts for Tapestries, several of which have been copied repeatedly (like the non-consent room), which the owner finds rather flattering.

== History ==
Back in 1996 most [[furs]] on Tapestries tended to congregate in the [[plaza]], and there really were few places, if any, that furs tended to go to and hang out. The plaza at the time tended to be overly crowded and was drawing a fair amount of [[Wikiepdia:twink|twinks]] and obnoxious bashers of many people's personal preferences.

A friend asked if [[Banner]] would build a place for people to hang out, where those who were causing problems could easily be ejected without having to bother the [[wizard]]s, and which would be harder to find not being at the main portal. The Lining officially opened its doors to the public on 15 October 1996, and maintained a surprisingly high level of success until April 2007.

== Clientèle ==
The Lining is a Bi/Straight/Gay bar and while the clientèle tends more towards [[gay]] males it is friendly to all sexual preferences. The owner and the hired staff will not tolerate anyone who discriminates based on this.

== Atmosphere ==
The Lining was a BDSM bar, inline with the original theme of the MUCK. It still sticks to this theme, though the main bar is somewhat mellower than it was when it was first opened. In this light, The Lining featured the first 'Non-Consent' room ever allowed on Tapestries, the construction of which required a great deal of negotiation between the owner/founder of the bar and [[WhiteFire|WhiteWizard]], in order to be sure that no rules were broken. It has become such a success that many other establishments have copied this feature.

=== Staff ===
The Lining originally had no staff beyond the owner/creator (Banner) for about the first six years of operation. This led to a large amount of work for the owner as there was a lot of policy that needed to be enforced. This was made easier by the help of a few friends, and several (at the time) unique features of the bar.

The front and rear bars, as well as a few other bar locations could be monitored by the owner and a select handful of people if there are complaints about a certain fur's behavior, or should other issues arise. Also the front Bartender, as well as the two Bouncers in the rear bar (the large Black Lion and the large Black Wolf), can be played remotely as well. This combined with the sweep and banish commands allowed the owner to police the bar rules.

=== Bouncers and Manager ===
As time progressed however, in order to maintain the bar's atmosphere and the owner's sanity, a recruitment drive for Bouncers took place. This was fairly successful and the bar currently employs a staff of part time bouncers who assist. Also the original group of friends have maintained their privileges, though they are not on the official bouncer list.

The Manager (Whoas) of the bar was hired when the owner himself could not devote the necessary time to running the bar, and that worked out so well that he was kept on.

=== Philosophy ===
The Bar was popular for several reasons. The theme and the people who hang out there were important, as was the enforcement of the rules and the owner's personal commitment to an even and fair application of the rules to everyone.

This at times had been extremely hard, and very time consuming. Over the years there had been repeated attempts by different cliques to take over the bar and run others out. The amount of grief at times has been surprising for a game, and the reactions of furs when they find that in The Lining, you are actually held accountable for your actions (just like in an [[RL]] bar), has been educational.

The Bar's layout, the descriptions, the overall 'Karma', had been carefully designed even if it does not appear to be obvious. Some things have been added due to the owner's sense of humor (such as the April Fool's day changes). Other things have been added to remember events that took place, or people who were once there: Sunhawk's perch, the waterline from when Kati flooded the bar, the Bar Wolf (Wolph).

== Layout ==

The original layout of the bar at the time of opening was as follows:

=== Entrance ===
The area of arrival for the Tport pad. It also contained the Bar's bulletin board. From here you could either go into the Bar, or into the Alleyway. As described, the building was a very plain concrete block building with a heavy metal fire door as the entrance.

=== Front Bar ===
The front bar was more of a 'nice' place, almost like an 'old man's bar' of the type found in the northeast. Plush overstuffed seats in booths with Formica tables. Food and drink were available here.

=== Back Bar ===
The back bar was painted all in black, with no lighting. It had an ashwood perch suspended from the ceiling. The music was often loud and constant. It was staffed by two naked [[vixen]] bartenders, and [[cougar]] waiters wearing heavy bondage gear. The room was patrolled by two bouncers: a [[wolf]] and a [[lion]].

=== Hallway ===
Just a hallway, though some folks do hang out in it. Its main purpose was to join the bar to the bathroom and the Gate.

=== Bathroom ===
The Lining's bathroom was Tapestries' first non-consensual play space. This room was inspired by several events, and one person. It was described in the signs as a room for rape and heavy scenes, where in character safe words were disregarded.

This room was based almost exactly on the [[real life]] Lining - the RL one didn't have the pipes, and was a bit smaller, otherwise the stains, etc, were all there.

=== Alley ===
Just a place to play a little basketball, and hold the dumpster. The backdoor to the bar is here, as well as the entrance to the new underage club next door.

=== Gate ===
For many years, the gate was a locked barrier that you either had to find a way around, (there was a hidden one), get the combination from someone who knew it, or be on the lock list so you could pass through. The basement areas were originally a series of private play spaces for people who needed one, but in time the lock was taken off and the space was opened to the general bar public.

=== Landing ===
Again, just a place to pause. The entrance to the Office was here, as were the Hot Tubs, and the stairs continue down to the Basement.

=== Office ===
This was Banner's office. It also contained links to his and his mate's rooms, as well as functional things for the bar's operation. Whoas, the manager could often lounging about here as well.

=== Basement ===
It's pretty far down below the bar, so any noises here don't penetrate to the outside world, and vice versa.

==== North Dungeon ====
Off of the Basement, a standard rock hewn room with chains for restraining those in need of punishment.

==== East Dungeon ====
Off of the Basement, a sort of 'examination' room, with white washed walls, and examination table, and other assorted instruments of 'examination'.

==== Macro Room ====
This was a large space for those into [[macrophilia]] and [[vorarephilia]]. It was done up to appear as if you're outside in a large open field, unless you're near the door or one of the walls.

=== Additions ===
The following rooms have been added over time, mainly due to requests from the patrons.

==== Leather Bar ====
This room was added to recapture more of the original BDSM play that went on in the bar in its early years. This was an IC only area.

==== Chill-Out Room ====
Also an IC only area, but as the name implies, for 'Chilling out'.

==== Boxing Room ====
A large Boxing Ring is in this room, and there was an attached locker room as well as a shower area off of that.

==== Hot Tub and Pool Area ====
This was a large area featuring a large public Hot Tub and Pool, modeled after those found in the Nexus on [[FurryMuck]]. There were also three private Hot Tub rooms with lockable doors for those wishing privacy.

==== Rooftop Bar ====
More of a relaxed area, for general chat and just hanging out. The BDSM theme of the bar was almost invisible here, and the open air bar had a nice view of the weather.

==== Viewing Area ====
This was a part of the rooftop bar, and allowed you to interact with the furs in the cage, without actually going into the cage.

==== Cage ====
It's a Cage. Careful going in, sometimes the door locks and you can't get out.

==== Club Syzygy ====
[[Club Syzygy]] was an underage club built for ageplayers on the Muck, at the request of several Tapestries players. It was built next door to the bar, on bar property, which is why it is mentioned here under additions.

== Rules ==
The rules for The Lining are presented here for reference. Putting a lock on the entries to the bar was not something the owner wanted to do, however he values fairness above all and without forcing people to read them, he was finding it hard to punish violators, of which there were quite a few at the time the locks were implemented.

The following rules are current, as of 07/24/06:

''Welcome to The Lining. This is a Gay/Bi/Straight BDSM Bar. It's the oldest bar on Tapestries, but first the RULES.''
# ''If it is discovered that you did not read all of the rules, you will be banned. Permanantly. No excuses.''
# ''Do not debate rules with the owner (Banner) or the Bouncers. You may bring up issues or request clarification via email. But no debates.''
# ''If someone is scening, and you break it up, you are in the wrong. PERIOD.''
# ''The Front bar is for socializing. Sex and scening IS ALLOWED however in ALL parts of the bar.''
# ''The Back Bar is PRIMARILY for BDSM play and scening. The goal is not to have it overrun with OOC debates and arguments. So please try to respect those who are IC.''
# ''The Rear Bar is consentual on the whisper and OOC basis, that means that yes, someone can start what 'appears' to be a non-consensual scene with you, if you don't like it you can safeword IC'ly and they must stop. Or tell them in whispers IC or OOCLY to stop, and they MUST stop.''
# ''Good scenes always -appear- non-consensual to those who are watching, that is what scening is about and what makes a good one.''
# ''The Bathroom is a 'non-consensual' space. This means that safewords are IGNORED. You go in there, you get what you get. OOC Safewords STILL APPLY however. But don't go in there if you are not into that kind of thing. Furthermore read the sign in the Bathroom for more details.''
# ''If a room has a sign in it, Read it! There may be special rules for that room. IGNORANCE of the rules is NOT an excuse.''
# ''Punishment for most errors will be 1 week banishment. Repeated infractions will lead to a permanent ban. Severe infractions may lead directly to a permanent ban.''
# ''SAFEWORDS MUST BE HONORED. If not I will talk to the wizards about banning you from the ENTIRE Muck! If you don't know what a safeword is, please find out before entering the bar.''
# ''No BLOOD or violent stuff in the Front, Rear or Rooftop bars. No fighting no nasty physical stuff, no strangulation, no killing, no destruction of bar property.''
# ''NO ANGST! This isn't a pity party, it's a BDSM bar!''
# ''If you agree to follow the rules you need to set yourself IMADICK?:NO in the format of @set me=<property>:no Some places will be locked to you if this property is not set! NEVER TELL ME YOU DID NOT READ THE RULES AS AN EXCUSE for misbehaving!''
# ''No one under the age of 18 in Real Life is allowed in the Bar! Ever!''
# ''Age Play is allowed in Club Syzygy only! Not in the Bar or Bar environs.''
# ''The Leather Bar area is IC only! No OOC there please! People engaging in ANY ooc behavior will be swept, possibly without warning! Do not use the OOC speak or pose command there either.''
# ''Power Idling will not be tolerated and is a bannable offense! (Power idling is using a trigger to make it look like you are not idling when in fact you are). Ignoring questions from the bouncers is considered proof of Power Idling.''

''Sometimes I do monitor the bars, there is also a bouncing staff (type 'Bouncers' to get a list). There are also 'puppet' bouncers that can be played remotely.''

''Remember: NO prudes! If you walk in and don't like what you see, walk out, they were here first! I reserve the right, ALL of them. Play nice or I -WILL- ban your ass. Your mileage may vary. Leave your ANGST at home. And in the Bathroom, ENTER at your OWN risk! (please remove any dead bodies)
-Banner Owner and Proprietor''

''The Lock prop is in the rules, PLEASE read them. If you can't figure it out
but HAVE read the rules, ask for help. Thank you.''

(The Lining, its layout, descriptions, and all of its contents are copyright
Banner and Banner's player (in places where Banner is not a legally recognized
alias) Players are granted the right to use descriptions of the bar in any
posts they make or stories they may write as long as they put in a disclaimer
as to the copyright and its owner. Recreations of this establishment without
the sole consent of Banner, are forbidden).

== Deletion from Tapestries ==

The owner of The Lining, [[Banner]], had announced publicly on his [http://www.snowcloude.com/banner/Lining.html website] on April 14, 2007 that he would be closing The Lining at the end of the month due to, ongoing poor treatment (and threats) by Whitefire and said that: "[[Whitefire]] has decided that I am a poor manager of this location, regardless of the fact of its being the number one or two spot every day since it opened back in October of 1996." This letter also cites what Banner feels to be abuse by Tapestries owner and head wizard, [[Whitefire]].

Banner did not post this information to the forums because of Whitefire's control of the forums, his previous actions against people making comments he did not like, Whitefire's warning him to keep it private, and because the Forums are only read by a small number of Muck users. Banner instead posted this to his private website, (realizing once he did so that The Lining would be closed because Whitefire never apologizes to anyone) even though stating that he would not follow through with closing the area if he received an apology from Whitefire, for the threats made against him.

More than a day after seeing this, WhiteWizard purged Banner's character on April 16, 2007, [http://www.fur.com/tapestries/forum/index.php?t=msg&th=1404&start=0 citing] not wanting to put the MUCK through a month of waiting to see if Banner would follow through on removing the area or not. And consequently destroyed [[Starrbucks]] as well.

[[Category:Tapestries locations|Lining, The]][[Category:1996 births|Lining, The]][[Category:2007 deaths|Lining, The]]
{{featured article|Lining, The}}

DarkFurr

2007-04-17T08:42:38Z

Banner:

Darkfurr is open once again! Feel free to check it out snowcloude.com port 4201.
Web page http://snowcloude.com/darkfurr

:''The term [[Darkfurr]] is used in the furry gothic community''
'''DarkFurr''' was a [[role-playing]] [[MUCK]] set on a world colonised by [[human]]s in the distant past. Beyond an [[OOC]] area, [[in character]] [[roleplay]]ing was enforced. Allowed races included humans, elves, and [[furry]] animals; there were also shapeshifters, which were restricted.

* '''Addresses''':
** '''MUCK server''': snowcloude.com, port 4201
** '''Website''': http://personal.riverusers.com/~werecat/darkfurr/ (Defunct)
* '''Ran from/to''': 1995 - 1999?

== [[Wizard]]s ==

* Banner - Pub. Rel. and Asst. R.P. Wiz
* Herne - Site Mgr. and Server God
* Malanna - Building and Asst. Docs. Wiz
* Marigold - HelpStaff and Role Play Wizard
* Mystique - [[MUF]] Wizard
* Wolph - General
* WereCat - Web pages/General
* Zugor - RolePlay and Asst. [[MPI]] Wiz

== External links ==

* [http://www.tigerden.com/infopage/muck/darkfurr.html Rhal's Furry MU*s Page: DarkFurr]
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20010626175851/http://personal.riverusers.com/~werecat/darkfurr/ Welcome to DarkFurr] - Website at the Internet Archive Wayback Machine

[[Category:Multiplayer worlds]]
[[Category:1996 births]]
[[Category:1999 deaths]]

User talk:Banner

2006-07-06T05:19:59Z

Banner: /* Rolled back edit to The Lining */

Hi there, Banner - welcome to WikiFur! Thanks for introducing yourself - I'm guessing you'll be interested in working on the articles about [[The Lining]] and [[StarrBucks]]. :-)

Let me know on my [[User talk:GreenReaper|user talk page]] if you need any [[help]] not already provided. Again, welcome! --{{UT|GreenReaper}} 01:03, 25 Sep 2005 (UTC)

== General page template ==
IS there a general page template anywhere? One I can just cut and paste into a page I'm writing, and then fill in the areas so the format is the same as all the others?

It'd make things easier for lazy people like me :-) --[[User:Banner|Banner]]

:I don't think there is, though you could try this:
<pre>
[[Image:Something.png|right|200px|Title of image]]
'''Something''' is/are . . .

== External links ==

[[Category:Something]]
</pre>
:Frankly, the best way would probably to find a page close to the one you want to edit and copy the style from there. Different pages with different topics and content require different approaches. --{{UT|GreenReaper}} 05:29, 22 Oct 2005 (UTC)

Also, StarrBucks has two 'r's in it. Could you edit the refering link and title page? I don't know where that gets done. --[[User:Banner|Banner]]

:[[User:mwalimu|mwalimu]] beat me to the move (click the tab at the top of the page, select the new name). The linking pages to a page can be found by clicking "What links here" at the left of the page. --{{UT|GreenReaper}} 05:37, 22 Oct 2005 (UTC)

== Rolled back edit to [[The Lining]] ==

Note about your last edit to ''The Lining'' article, I've rolled back the last edit you made to the lining article as my personal thoughts are that the wording as it stands gives an accurate picture as to the nature of the place without having to list every sexual preference.

As I said in my edit summary, "''As mentioned by someone else, a straight/bi/gay bar is just.. a bar! I'll reword the Clientele section for clarifications.)''", I felt my edit reflected that however its clearly not so if you felt the need to change it back again.

The line as it stands is:
:The Lining while more than often prefered as the meeting play on Tapestries for gay males, it is friendly to all sexual preferences.

Would maybe 'it is ''open'' to all sexual preferences' make it more clear? And I think play was supposed to be the word 'place'. And prefered should be 'preferred'. My bad there. x.X

I'd like to discuss. :)

--[[User:Nidonocu|Nidonocu]] - [[User talk:Nidonocu|talk]] [[Image:Trans 168.png|16px|Nidonocu]] 04:59, 6 July 2006 (UTC)

I'm not sure if I'm using this talk thing right but: A Bi/Gay/Straight bar -is a type of bar-. Just like gay bars are gay bars, and bi bars are bi bars. It's not just a 'bar', regular bars are NOT Bi/Gay/Straight, they're Straight Bars. As a bar fan (I love bars more than you can imagine) I know my bars, and a Bi/Gay/Straight bar is a very certain type of bar and yes it does matter. Sorry for the lecture.

Okay, since there seems to be some difference of opinions with this...Perhaps a vote? I personally agree with Nidonocu, as a bi/gay/straight bar pretty much covers all the bases. However, I do see Banner's POV, as a 'bar' is generally straight-only...but on Taps as well? [[User:SpazKitty|Spaz Kitty]] 05:11, 6 July 2006 (UTC)

bi/gay/straight bar != bar. Saying they're the same is like saying a McDonalds = Denny's. Look, go out to a bar in your town that clearly says it's a Bi/Gay/Straight bar. Then go to a Straight bar, and then a gay one. You'll notice the difference in decor, attitude, events, and clientele. Trust me on this. - Banner

User talk:Banner

2006-07-06T05:14:43Z

Banner: /* Rolled back edit to The Lining */

The Lining

2006-07-06T05:10:11Z

Banner: Look, like it or not the Lining is a Bi/gay/straight bar, this is an ACTUAL TYPE OF BAR. which is different from 'a bar' Please quit changing it on me

<div style="float:right">__TOC__</div>
'''The Lining''' is a bar in [[Tapestries MUCK]]. It was originally mostly focused on [[BDSM]], this being the initial focus of the [[MUCK]]. The oldest parts of the bar are based on a bar of the same name in [[Wikipedia:Floral Park, New York|Floral Park, New York]] that has since been replaced by a church.

== Overview ==
The Lining was constructed October 15th, 1996 and originally contained only the two bars and a bathroom. Over the years it has expanded with a hottub section, pool, a rooftop bar, and several other attractions. The bar is Adult themed, like the [[MUCK]], and the owner/builder takes great pains to see that things run well, having hired a manager and several bouncers to deal with things when he can not be present.

The Lining contains many firsts for Tapestries, several of which have been copied repeatedly (like the non-consent room), which the owner finds rather flattering.

== History ==
Back in 1996 most [[furs]] on Tapestries tended to congregate in the [[plaza]], and there really were few places, if any, that furs tended to go to and hang out. The plaza at the time tended to be overly crowded and was drawing a fair amount of [[Wikiepdia:twink|twinks]] and obnoxious bashers of many people's personal preferences.

A friend asked if [[Banner]] would build a place for people to hang out, where those who were causing problems could easily be ejected without having to bother the [[wizard]]s, and which would be harder to find not being at the main portal. The Lining officially opened its doors to the public on 15 October 1996, and has maintained a surprisingly high level of success ever since.

== Clientele ==
The Lining is a Bi/Straight/Gay bar and while the clientele tends more towards gay males it is friendly to all sexual preferences. The owner and the hired staff will not tolerate anyone who discriminates based on this.

== Atmosphere ==
The Lining is a BDSM bar, inline with the original theme of the MUCK. It still sticks to this theme, though the main bar is somewhat mellower than it was when it was first opened. In this light The Lining features the first 'Non-Consent' room every allowed on Tapestries, the construction of which required a great deal of negotiation between the owner/founder of the bar and [[WhiteFire|White Wizard]], in order to be sure that no rules were broken. It has become such a success that many other establishments have copied this feature.

=== Staff ===
The Lining originally had no staff beyond the owner/creator (Banner) for about the first six years of operation. This led to a large amount of work for the owner as there was a lot of policy that needed to be enforced. This was made easier by the help of a few friends, and several (at the time) unique features of the bar.

The front and rear bars, as well as a few other bar locations can be monitored by the owner and a select handful of people if there are complaints about a certain fur's behavior, or should other issues arise. Also the front Bartender, as well as the two Bouncers in the rear bar (the large Black Lion and the large Black Wolf), can be played remotely as well. This combined with the sweep and banish commands allowed the owner to police the bar rules.

=== Bouncers and Manager ===
As time progressed however, in order to maintain the bar's atmosphere and the owner's sanity, a recruitment drive for Bouncers took place. This was fairly successful and the bar currently employs a staff of part time bouncers who assist. Also the orginal group of friends have maintained their priviledges, though they are not on the offical bouncer list.

The Manager (Whoas) of the bar was hired when the owner himself could not devote the necessary time to running the bar, and that has worked out so well that he has been kept on.

=== Philosophy ===
The Bar is popular for several reasons. The theme and the people who hang out there are of course very important. Also important as well is the enforcement of the rules and the owner's personal commitment to an even and fair application of the rules to everyone. He plays no favorites and goes out of his way to treat all patrons the same, even if he has a personal dislike of some of those people.

This at times has been extremely hard, and very time consuming. Over the years there have been repeated attempts by different cliques to take over the bar and run others out. The amount of grief at times has been surprising for a game, and the reactions of furs when they find that in The Lining, you are actually held accountable for your actions (just like in an RL bar), has been educational.

The Bar's layout, the descriptions, the overall 'Karma', have been carefully designed even if it does not appear to be obvious. Some things have been added due to the owner's sense of humor (such as the April Fool's day changes). other things have been added to remember events that took place, or people who were once there: Sunhawk's perch, the waterline from when Kati flooded the bar. And then there is the Bar Wolf (Wolph) and the few odd secrets not mentioned here that you'll just have to find out for yourself.

== Layout ==

The original layout of the bar at the time of opening was as follows:

=== Entrance ===
The is the area of arrival for the Tport pad, and also contains the Bar's bulletin board. From here you can either go into the Bar, or the Alleyway. You can see here that the building is a very plain and austere concrete block with a heavy metal fire door as the entrance.

=== Front Bar ===
The front bar is more of a 'nice' place, almost like an 'old man's bar' of the type found in the northeast. Plush overstuff seats in booths with flormica tables. Food and drink are available here. This room is based exactly on the same room in the RL Lining.

=== Back Bar ===
The back bar is painted all in black, has some junk suspended from the ceilings, loud music, cougar waiters in heavy bondage, and naked vixen bartenders in slave collars. The music is constant, and sometimes loud, it's dark, and two very large bouncers patrol the bar. (Yes the bouncers are modeled after two friends). This room is based almost exactly on the RL lining.

=== Hallway ===
Just a hallway, though some folks do hang out in it. It's main purpose it to join the bar to the bathroom and the Gate.

=== Bathroom ===
Tapestries' first non-consentual play space, one of several inovations in The Lining that has been copied repeated throughout the MUCK. This room was inspired by several events, and one person (names are withheld to protect the guilty). In the Bathroom, remember to read the Sign if you haven't been there before or recently.

This room is based almost exactly on the [[real life]] Lining - the RL one didn't have the pipes, and was a bit smaller, otherwise the stains, etc, were all there.

=== Alley ===
Just a place to play a little basketball, and hold the dumpster. The backdoor to the bar is here, as well as the entrance to the new underage club next door.

=== Gate ===
The gate isn't a room, but for a good many years was a locked barrier that you either had to find a way around, (there was a hidden one), get the combo from someone who knew it, or be on the lock list so you could pass through. The basement areas were originally a series of private play spaces for people who needed one, but in time the lock was taken off and the space was opened to the general bar public.

=== Landing ===
Again, just a place to pause. The entrance to the Office is here, as well as the Hot Tubs, and the stairs continue down to the Basement.

=== Office ===
My Office. Also my rooms and my Mate's rooms are linked off of here, along with some bar functional stuff. The Manager is often seem lounging about here as well.

=== Basement ===
It's pretty far down below the bar, so any noises here don't penetrate to the outside world, and vice versa.

==== North Dungeon ====
Off of the Basement, a standard rock hewn room with chains for restraining those in need of punishment.

==== East Dungeon ====
Off of the Basement, a sort of 'examination' room, with white washed walls, and examination table, and other assorted instruments of 'examination'.

==== Macro Room ====
Off of the Basement, this room is ''Huge!'', and is magically done up to appear as if you're outside in a large open field, unless you're near the door or one of the walls.
Macro and Vore play tend to take place in this area.

=== Additions ===
The following rooms have been added over time, mainly due to requests from the patrons.

==== Leather Bar ====
This room was added to recapture more of the original BDSM play that went on in the bar in its early years. This is an IC only area.

==== Chill-Out Room ====
Also an IC only area, but as the name implies, for 'Chilling out'.

==== Boxing Room ====
A large Boxing Ring is in this room, and there is an attached locker room as well as a shower area off of that.

==== Hot Tub and Pool Area ====
This is a large area featuring a large public Hot Tub and Pool, modeled after those found in the Nexus on FurryMuck. There are also three private Hot Tub rooms with lockable doors for those wishing privacy.

==== Rooftop Bar ====
More of a relaxed area, for general chat and just hanging out. The BDSM theme of the bar is almost invisible here, and the open air bar has a nice view of the weather.

==== Viewing Area ====
This is off of the rooftop bar, and allows you to interact with the furs in the cage, without actually going into the cage.

==== Cage ====
It's a Cage. Careful going in, sometimes the door locks and you can't get out.

=== Club Syzygy ===
[[Club Syzygy]] is an underage club built for ageplayers on the Muck, at the request of several Tapestries players. It was built next door to the bar, on bar property, which is why it is mentioned here under additions.

== Rules ==
The rules for The Lining are presented here for reference. Putting a lock on the entries to the bar was not something the owner wanted to do, however he values fairness above all and without forcing people to read them, he was finding it hard to punish violaters. And at the time of the lock being implemented there were an unbeleivable amount of them.

''Note that the rules presented here were current as of October 21, 2005. They may have changed since then.''

<tt>Welcome to The Lining. This is a Gay/Bi/Straight BDSM Bar. It's the oldest bar on Tapestries, but first the RULES.
#If it is discovered that you did not read all of the rules, you will be banned. Permenantly. No excuses.
#Do not debate rules with the owner (Banner) or the Bouncers. You may bring up issues or request clarification via email. But no debates.
#If someone is scening, and you break it up, you are in the wrong. PERIOD.
#The Front bar is for socializing. Sex and scening IS ALLOWED however in ALL parts of the bar.
#The Back Bar is PRIMARILY for BDSM play and scening. The goal is not to have it overrun with OOC debates and arguments. So please try to respect those who are IC
#The Rear Bar is consentual on the whisper and OOC basis, that means that yes, someone can start what 'appears' to be a non-consentual scene with you, if you don't like it you can safeword IC'ly and they must stop. Or tell them in whispers IC or OOCLY to stop, and they MUST stop.
#Good scenes always -appear- non-consentual to those who are watching, that is what scening is about and what makes a good one.
#The Bathroom is a 'non-consentual' space. This means that safewords are IGNORED. You go in there, you get what you get. OOC Safewords STILL APPLY however. But don't go in there if you are not into that kind of thing. Furthermore read the sign in the Bathroom for more details.
#If a room has a sign in it, Read it! There may be special rules for that room. IGNORANCE of the rules is NOT an excuse.
#Punishment for most errors will be 1 week banishment. Repeated infractions will lead to a permanent ban. Severe infractions may lead directly to a permanent ban.
#SAFEWORDS MUST BE HONORED. If not I will talk to the wizards about banning you from the ENTIRE Muck! If you don't know what a safeword is, please find out before entering the bar.
#No BLOOD or violent stuff in the Front, Rear or Rooftop bars. No figthing no nasty physical stuff, no stranglation, no killing, no destruction of bar property.
#NO ANGST! This isn't a pity party, it's a BDSM bar!
#No one under the age of 18 in Real Life is allowed in the Bar! Ever!
#Age Play is allowed in Club Syzygy only! Not in the Bar or Bar environs.
#The Leather Bar area is IC only! No OOC there please! People engaging in ANY ooc behavour will be swept, possibly without warning! Do/ not use the OOC speak or pose command there either.
#Power Idling will not be tolerated and is a bannable offense! (Power idling is using a trigger to make it look like you are not idling when in fact you are). Ignoring questions from the bouncers is considered proof of Power Idling.
#Sometimes I do monitor the bars, there is also a bouncing staff (type 'Bouncers' to get a list). There are also 'puppet' bouncers that can be played remotely.
#Remember: NO prudes! If you walk in and don't like what you see, walk out, they were here first! I reserve the right, ALL of them. Play nice or I -WILL- ban your ass. Your mileage may vary. Leave your ANGST at home And in the Bathroom, ENTER at your OWN risk! (please remove any dead bodies)
-Banner Owner and Proprietor</tt>

[[Category:Tapestries locations|Lining, The]][[Category:1996 births|Lining, The]]
{{featured article}}

The Lining

2006-07-06T04:30:04Z

Banner: /* Clientele */

<div style="float:right">__TOC__</div>
'''The Lining''' is a bar in [[Tapestries MUCK]]. It was originally mostly focused on [[BDSM]], this being the initial focus of the [[MUCK]]. The oldest parts of the bar are based on a bar of the same name in [[Wikipedia:Floral Park, New York|Floral Park, New York]] that has since been replaced by a church.

== Overview ==
The Lining was constructed October 15th, 1996 and originally contained only the two bars and a bathroom. Over the years it has expanded with a hottub section, pool, a rooftop bar, and several other attractions. The bar is Adult themed, like the [[MUCK]], and the owner/builder takes great pains to see that things run well, having hired a manager and several bouncers to deal with things when he can not be present.

The Lining contains many firsts for Tapestries, several of which have been copied repeatedly (like the non-consent room), which the owner finds rather flattering.

== History ==
Back in 1996 most [[furs]] on Tapestries tended to congregate in the [[plaza]], and there really were few places, if any, that furs tended to go to and hang out. The plaza at the time tended to be overly crowded and was drawing a fair amount of [[Wikiepdia:twink|twinks]] and obnoxious bashers of many people's personal preferences.

A friend asked if [[Banner]] would build a place for people to hang out, where those who were causing problems could easily be ejected without having to bother the [[wizard]]s, and which would be harder to find not being at the main portal. The Lining officially opened its doors to the public on 15 October 1996, and has maintained a surprisingly high level of success ever since.

== Clientele ==
The Lining is a Bi/Straight/Gay bar, while the clientele tends more towards gay males it is friendly to all sexual preferences. The owner and the hired staff will not tolerate anyone who discriminates based on this.

== Atmosphere ==
The Lining is a BDSM bar, inline with the original theme of the MUCK. It still sticks to this theme, though the main bar is somewhat mellower than it was when it was first opened. In this light The Lining features the first 'Non-Consent' room every allowed on Tapestries, the construction of which required a great deal of negotiation between the owner/founder of the bar and [[WhiteFire|White Wizard]], in order to be sure that no rules were broken. It has become such a success that many other establishments have copied this feature.

=== Staff ===
The Lining originally had no staff beyond the owner/creator (Banner) for about the first six years of operation. This led to a large amount of work for the owner as there was a lot of policy that needed to be enforced. This was made easier by the help of a few friends, and several (at the time) unique features of the bar.

The front and rear bars, as well as a few other bar locations can be monitored by the owner and a select handful of people if there are complaints about a certain fur's behavior, or should other issues arise. Also the front Bartender, as well as the two Bouncers in the rear bar (the large Black Lion and the large Black Wolf), can be played remotely as well. This combined with the sweep and banish commands allowed the owner to police the bar rules.

=== Bouncers and Manager ===
As time progressed however, in order to maintain the bar's atmosphere and the owner's sanity, a recruitment drive for Bouncers took place. This was fairly successful and the bar currently employs a staff of part time bouncers who assist. Also the orginal group of friends have maintained their priviledges, though they are not on the offical bouncer list.

The Manager (Whoas) of the bar was hired when the owner himself could not devote the necessary time to running the bar, and that has worked out so well that he has been kept on.

=== Philosophy ===
The Bar is popular for several reasons. The theme and the people who hang out there are of course very important. Also important as well is the enforcement of the rules and the owner's personal commitment to an even and fair application of the rules to everyone. He plays no favorites and goes out of his way to treat all patrons the same, even if he has a personal dislike of some of those people.

This at times has been extremely hard, and very time consuming. Over the years there have been repeated attempts by different cliques to take over the bar and run others out. The amount of grief at times has been surprising for a game, and the reactions of furs when they find that in The Lining, you are actually held accountable for your actions (just like in an RL bar), has been educational.

The Bar's layout, the descriptions, the overall 'Karma', have been carefully designed even if it does not appear to be obvious. Some things have been added due to the owner's sense of humor (such as the April Fool's day changes). other things have been added to remember events that took place, or people who were once there: Sunhawk's perch, the waterline from when Kati flooded the bar. And then there is the Bar Wolf (Wolph) and the few odd secrets not mentioned here that you'll just have to find out for yourself.

== Layout ==

The original layout of the bar at the time of opening was as follows:

=== Entrance ===
The is the area of arrival for the Tport pad, and also contains the Bar's bulletin board. From here you can either go into the Bar, or the Alleyway. You can see here that the building is a very plain and austere concrete block with a heavy metal fire door as the entrance.

=== Front Bar ===
The front bar is more of a 'nice' place, almost like an 'old man's bar' of the type found in the northeast. Plush overstuff seats in booths with flormica tables. Food and drink are available here. This room is based exactly on the same room in the RL Lining.

=== Back Bar ===
The back bar is painted all in black, has some junk suspended from the ceilings, loud music, cougar waiters in heavy bondage, and naked vixen bartenders in slave collars. The music is constant, and sometimes loud, it's dark, and two very large bouncers patrol the bar. (Yes the bouncers are modeled after two friends). This room is based almost exactly on the RL lining.

=== Hallway ===
Just a hallway, though some folks do hang out in it. It's main purpose it to join the bar to the bathroom and the Gate.

=== Bathroom ===
Tapestries' first non-consentual play space, one of several inovations in The Lining that has been copied repeated throughout the MUCK. This room was inspired by several events, and one person (names are withheld to protect the guilty). In the Bathroom, remember to read the Sign if you haven't been there before or recently.

This room is based almost exactly on the [[real life]] Lining - the RL one didn't have the pipes, and was a bit smaller, otherwise the stains, etc, were all there.

=== Alley ===
Just a place to play a little basketball, and hold the dumpster. The backdoor to the bar is here, as well as the entrance to the new underage club next door.

=== Gate ===
The gate isn't a room, but for a good many years was a locked barrier that you either had to find a way around, (there was a hidden one), get the combo from someone who knew it, or be on the lock list so you could pass through. The basement areas were originally a series of private play spaces for people who needed one, but in time the lock was taken off and the space was opened to the general bar public.

=== Landing ===
Again, just a place to pause. The entrance to the Office is here, as well as the Hot Tubs, and the stairs continue down to the Basement.

=== Office ===
My Office. Also my rooms and my Mate's rooms are linked off of here, along with some bar functional stuff. The Manager is often seem lounging about here as well.

=== Basement ===
It's pretty far down below the bar, so any noises here don't penetrate to the outside world, and vice versa.

==== North Dungeon ====
Off of the Basement, a standard rock hewn room with chains for restraining those in need of punishment.

==== East Dungeon ====
Off of the Basement, a sort of 'examination' room, with white washed walls, and examination table, and other assorted instruments of 'examination'.

==== Macro Room ====
Off of the Basement, this room is ''Huge!'', and is magically done up to appear as if you're outside in a large open field, unless you're near the door or one of the walls.
Macro and Vore play tend to take place in this area.

=== Additions ===
The following rooms have been added over time, mainly due to requests from the patrons.

==== Leather Bar ====
This room was added to recapture more of the original BDSM play that went on in the bar in its early years. This is an IC only area.

==== Chill-Out Room ====
Also an IC only area, but as the name implies, for 'Chilling out'.

==== Boxing Room ====
A large Boxing Ring is in this room, and there is an attached locker room as well as a shower area off of that.

==== Hot Tub and Pool Area ====
This is a large area featuring a large public Hot Tub and Pool, modeled after those found in the Nexus on FurryMuck. There are also three private Hot Tub rooms with lockable doors for those wishing privacy.

==== Rooftop Bar ====
More of a relaxed area, for general chat and just hanging out. The BDSM theme of the bar is almost invisible here, and the open air bar has a nice view of the weather.

==== Viewing Area ====
This is off of the rooftop bar, and allows you to interact with the furs in the cage, without actually going into the cage.

==== Cage ====
It's a Cage. Careful going in, sometimes the door locks and you can't get out.

=== Club Syzygy ===
[[Club Syzygy]] is an underage club built for ageplayers on the Muck, at the request of several Tapestries players. It was built next door to the bar, on bar property, which is why it is mentioned here under additions.

== Rules ==
The rules for The Lining are presented here for reference. Putting a lock on the entries to the bar was not something the owner wanted to do, however he values fairness above all and without forcing people to read them, he was finding it hard to punish violaters. And at the time of the lock being implemented there were an unbeleivable amount of them.

''Note that the rules presented here were current as of October 21, 2005. They may have changed since then.''

<tt>Welcome to The Lining. This is a Gay/Bi/Straight BDSM Bar. It's the oldest bar on Tapestries, but first the RULES.
#If it is discovered that you did not read all of the rules, you will be banned. Permenantly. No excuses.
#Do not debate rules with the owner (Banner) or the Bouncers. You may bring up issues or request clarification via email. But no debates.
#If someone is scening, and you break it up, you are in the wrong. PERIOD.
#The Front bar is for socializing. Sex and scening IS ALLOWED however in ALL parts of the bar.
#The Back Bar is PRIMARILY for BDSM play and scening. The goal is not to have it overrun with OOC debates and arguments. So please try to respect those who are IC
#The Rear Bar is consentual on the whisper and OOC basis, that means that yes, someone can start what 'appears' to be a non-consentual scene with you, if you don't like it you can safeword IC'ly and they must stop. Or tell them in whispers IC or OOCLY to stop, and they MUST stop.
#Good scenes always -appear- non-consentual to those who are watching, that is what scening is about and what makes a good one.
#The Bathroom is a 'non-consentual' space. This means that safewords are IGNORED. You go in there, you get what you get. OOC Safewords STILL APPLY however. But don't go in there if you are not into that kind of thing. Furthermore read the sign in the Bathroom for more details.
#If a room has a sign in it, Read it! There may be special rules for that room. IGNORANCE of the rules is NOT an excuse.
#Punishment for most errors will be 1 week banishment. Repeated infractions will lead to a permanent ban. Severe infractions may lead directly to a permanent ban.
#SAFEWORDS MUST BE HONORED. If not I will talk to the wizards about banning you from the ENTIRE Muck! If you don't know what a safeword is, please find out before entering the bar.
#No BLOOD or violent stuff in the Front, Rear or Rooftop bars. No figthing no nasty physical stuff, no stranglation, no killing, no destruction of bar property.
#NO ANGST! This isn't a pity party, it's a BDSM bar!
#No one under the age of 18 in Real Life is allowed in the Bar! Ever!
#Age Play is allowed in Club Syzygy only! Not in the Bar or Bar environs.
#The Leather Bar area is IC only! No OOC there please! People engaging in ANY ooc behavour will be swept, possibly without warning! Do/ not use the OOC speak or pose command there either.
#Power Idling will not be tolerated and is a bannable offense! (Power idling is using a trigger to make it look like you are not idling when in fact you are). Ignoring questions from the bouncers is considered proof of Power Idling.
#Sometimes I do monitor the bars, there is also a bouncing staff (type 'Bouncers' to get a list). There are also 'puppet' bouncers that can be played remotely.
#Remember: NO prudes! If you walk in and don't like what you see, walk out, they were here first! I reserve the right, ALL of them. Play nice or I -WILL- ban your ass. Your mileage may vary. Leave your ANGST at home And in the Bathroom, ENTER at your OWN risk! (please remove any dead bodies)
-Banner Owner and Proprietor</tt>

[[Category:Tapestries locations|Lining, The]][[Category:1996 births|Lining, The]]
{{featured article}}

The Lining

2006-06-01T05:46:53Z

Banner: Voyear room has since been deleted due to lack of use

<div style="float:right">__TOC__</div>
'''The Lining''' is a gay/staight/bi, bar in [[Tapestries MUCK]]. It was originally mostly focused on [[BDSM]], this being the initial focus of the [[MUCK]]. The oldest parts of the bar are based on a bar of the same name in [[Wikipedia:Floral Park, New York|Floral Park, New York]] that has since been replaced by a church.

== Overview ==
The Lining was constructed October 15th, 1996 and originally contained only the two bars and a bathroom. Over the years it has expanded with a hottub section, pool, a rooftop bar, and several other attractions. The bar is Adult themed, like the [[MUCK]], and the owner/builder takes great pains to see that things run well, having hired a manager and several bouncers to deal with things when he can not be present.

The Lining contains many firsts for Tapestries, several of which have been copied repeatedly (like the non-consent room), which the owner finds rather flattering.

== History ==
Back in 1996 most [[furs]] on Tapestries tended to congregate in the [[plaza]], and there really were few places, if any, that furs tended to go to and hang out. The plaza at the time tended to be overly crowded and was drawing a fair amount of [[Wikiepdia:twink|twinks]] and obnoxious bashers of many people's personal preferences.

A friend asked if [[Banner]] would build a place for people to hang out, where those who were causing problems could easily be ejected without having to bother the [[wizard]]s, and which would be harder to find not being at the main portal. The Lining officially opened its doors to the public on 15 October 1996, and has maintained a surprisingly high level of success ever since.

== Clientele ==
The Lining is a Gay/Straight/Bi friendly bar, and the owner and the hired staff will not tolerate anyone who discriminates against anyone due to their sexual preference.

== Atmosphere ==
The Lining is a BDSM bar, inline with the original theme of the MUCK. It still sticks to this theme, though the main bar is somewhat mellower than it was when it was first opened. In this light The Lining features the first 'Non-Consent' room every allowed on Tapestries, the construction of which required a great deal of negotiation between the owner/founder of the bar and [[WhiteFire|White Wizard]], in order to be sure that no rules were broken. It has become such a success that many other establishments have copied this feature.

=== Staff ===
The Lining originally had no staff beyond the owner/creator (Banner) for about the first six years of operation. This led to a large amount of work for the owner as there was a lot of policy that needed to be enforced. This was made easier by the help of a few friends, and several (at the time) unique features of the bar.

The front and rear bars, as well as a few other bar locations can be monitored by the owner and a select handful of people if there are complaints about a certain fur's behavior, or should other issues arise. Also the front Bartender, as well as the two Bouncers in the rear bar (the large Black Lion and the large Black Wolf), can be played remotely as well. This combined with the sweep and banish commands allowed the owner to police the bar rules.

=== Bouncers and Manager ===
As time progressed however, in order to maintain the bar's atmosphere and the owner's sanity, a recruitment drive for Bouncers took place. This was fairly successful and the bar currently employs a staff of part time bouncers who assist. Also the orginal group of friends have maintained their priviledges, though they are not on the offical bouncer list.

The Manager (Whoas) of the bar was hired when the owner himself could not devote the necessary time to running the bar, and that has worked out so well that he has been kept on.

=== Philosophy ===
The Bar is popular for several reasons. The theme and the people who hang out there are of course very important. Also important as well is the enforcement of the rules and the owner's personal commitment to an even and fair application of the rules to everyone. He plays no favorites and goes out of his way to treat all patrons the same, even if he has a personal dislike of some of those people.

This at times has been extremely hard, and very time consuming. Over the years there have been repeated attempts by different cliques to take over the bar and run others out. The amount of grief at times has been surprising for a game, and the reactions of furs when they find that in The Lining, you are actually held accountable for your actions (just like in an RL bar), has been educational.

The Bar's layout, the descriptions, the overall 'Karma', have been carefully designed even if it does not appear to be obvious. Some things have been added due to the owner's sense of humor (such as the April Fool's day changes). other things have been added to remember events that took place, or people who were once there: Sunhawk's perch, the waterline from when Kati flooded the bar. And then there is the Bar Wolf (Wolph) and the few odd secrets not mentioned here that you'll just have to find out for yourself.

== Layout ==

The original layout of the bar at the time of opening was as follows:

=== Entrance ===
The is the area of arrival for the Tport pad, and also contains the Bar's bulletin board. From here you can either go into the Bar, or the Alleyway. You can see here that the building is a very plain and austere concrete block with a heavy metal fire door as the entrance.

=== Front Bar ===
The front bar is more of a 'nice' place, almost like an 'old man's bar' of the type found in the northeast. Plush overstuff seats in booths with flormica tables. Food and drink are available here. This room is based exactly on the same room in the RL Lining.

=== Back Bar ===
The back bar is painted all in black, has some junk suspended from the ceilings, loud music, cougar waiters in heavy bondage, and naked vixen bartenders in slave collars. The music is constant, and sometimes loud, it's dark, and two very large bouncers patrol the bar. (Yes the bouncers are modeled after two friends). This room is based almost exactly on the RL lining.

=== Hallway ===
Just a hallway, though some folks do hang out in it. It's main purpose it to join the bar to the bathroom and the Gate.

=== Bathroom ===
Tapestries' first non-consentual play space, one of several inovations in The Lining that has been copied repeated throughout the MUCK. This room was inspired by several events, and one person (names are withheld to protect the guilty). In the Bathroom, remember to read the Sign if you haven't been there before or recently.

This room is based almost exactly on the [[real life]] Lining - the RL one didn't have the pipes, and was a bit smaller, otherwise the stains, etc, were all there.

=== Alley ===
Just a place to play a little basketball, and hold the dumpster. The backdoor to the bar is here, as well as the entrance to the new underage club next door.

=== Gate ===
The gate isn't a room, but for a good many years was a locked barrier that you either had to find a way around, (there was a hidden one), get the combo from someone who knew it, or be on the lock list so you could pass through. The basement areas were originally a series of private play spaces for people who needed one, but in time the lock was taken off and the space was opened to the general bar public.

=== Landing ===
Again, just a place to pause. The entrance to the Office is here, as well as the Hot Tubs, and the stairs continue down to the Basement.

=== Office ===
My Office. Also my rooms and my Mate's rooms are linked off of here, along with some bar functional stuff. The Manager is often seem lounging about here as well.

=== Basement ===
It's pretty far down below the bar, so any noises here don't penetrate to the outside world, and vice versa.

==== North Dungeon ====
Off of the Basement, a standard rock hewn room with chains for restraining those in need of punishment.

==== East Dungeon ====
Off of the Basement, a sort of 'examination' room, with white washed walls, and examination table, and other assorted instruments of 'examination'.

==== Macro Room ====
Off of the Basement, this room is ''Huge!'', and is magically done up to appear as if you're outside in a large open field, unless you're near the door or one of the walls.
Macro and Vore play tend to take place in this area.

=== Additions ===
The following rooms have been added over time, mainly due to requests from the patrons.

==== Leather Bar ====
This room was added to recapture more of the original BDSM play that went on in the bar in its early years. This is an IC only area.

==== Chill-Out Room ====
Also an IC only area, but as the name implies, for 'Chilling out'.

==== Boxing Room ====
A large Boxing Ring is in this room, and there is an attached locker room as well as a shower area off of that.

==== Hot Tub and Pool Area ====
This is a large area featuring a large public Hot Tub and Pool, modeled after those found in the Nexus on FurryMuck. There are also three private Hot Tub rooms with lockable doors for those wishing privacy.

==== Rooftop Bar ====
More of a relaxed area, for general chat and just hanging out. The BDSM theme of the bar is almost invisible here, and the open air bar has a nice view of the weather.

==== Viewing Area ====
This is off of the rooftop bar, and allows you to interact with the furs in the cage, without actually going into the cage.

==== Cage ====
It's a Cage. Careful going in, sometimes the door locks and you can't get out.

=== Club Syzygy ===
[[Club Syzygy]] is an underage club built for ageplayers on the Muck, at the request of several Tapestries players. It was built next door to the bar, on bar property, which is why it is mentioned here under additions.

== Rules ==
The rules for The Lining are presented here for reference. Putting a lock on the entries to the bar was not something the owner wanted to do, however he values fairness above all and without forcing people to read them, he was finding it hard to punish violaters. And at the time of the lock being implemented there were an unbeleivable amount of them.

''Note that the rules presented here were current as of October 21, 2005. They may have changed since then.''

<tt>Welcome to The Lining. This is a Gay/Bi/Straight BDSM Bar. It's the oldest bar on Tapestries, but first the RULES.
#If it is discovered that you did not read all of the rules, you will be banned. Permenantly. No excuses.
#Do not debate rules with the owner (Banner) or the Bouncers. You may bring up issues or request clarification via email. But no debates.
#If someone is scening, and you break it up, you are in the wrong. PERIOD.
#The Front bar is for socializing. Sex and scening IS ALLOWED however in ALL parts of the bar.
#The Back Bar is PRIMARILY for BDSM play and scening. The goal is not to have it overrun with OOC debates and arguments. So please try to respect those who are IC
#The Rear Bar is consentual on the whisper and OOC basis, that means that yes, someone can start what 'appears' to be a non-consentual scene with you, if you don't like it you can safeword IC'ly and they must stop. Or tell them in whispers IC or OOCLY to stop, and they MUST stop.
#Good scenes always -appear- non-consentual to those who are watching, that is what scening is about and what makes a good one.
#The Bathroom is a 'non-consentual' space. This means that safewords are IGNORED. You go in there, you get what you get. OOC Safewords STILL APPLY however. But don't go in there if you are not into that kind of thing. Furthermore read the sign in the Bathroom for more details.
#If a room has a sign in it, Read it! There may be special rules for that room. IGNORANCE of the rules is NOT an excuse.
#Punishment for most errors will be 1 week banishment. Repeated infractions will lead to a permanent ban. Severe infractions may lead directly to a permanent ban.
#SAFEWORDS MUST BE HONORED. If not I will talk to the wizards about banning you from the ENTIRE Muck! If you don't know what a safeword is, please find out before entering the bar.
#No BLOOD or violent stuff in the Front, Rear or Rooftop bars. No figthing no nasty physical stuff, no stranglation, no killing, no destruction of bar property.
#NO ANGST! This isn't a pity party, it's a BDSM bar!
#No one under the age of 18 in Real Life is allowed in the Bar! Ever!
#Age Play is allowed in Club Syzygy only! Not in the Bar or Bar environs.
#The Leather Bar area is IC only! No OOC there please! People engaging in ANY ooc behavour will be swept, possibly without warning! Do/ not use the OOC speak or pose command there either.
#Power Idling will not be tolerated and is a bannable offense! (Power idling is using a trigger to make it look like you are not idling when in fact you are). Ignoring questions from the bouncers is considered proof of Power Idling.
#Sometimes I do monitor the bars, there is also a bouncing staff (type 'Bouncers' to get a list). There are also 'puppet' bouncers that can be played remotely.
#Remember: NO prudes! If you walk in and don't like what you see, walk out, they were here first! I reserve the right, ALL of them. Play nice or I -WILL- ban your ass. Your mileage may vary. Leave your ANGST at home And in the Bathroom, ENTER at your OWN risk! (please remove any dead bodies)
-Banner Owner and Proprietor</tt>

[[Category:Tapestries locations|Lining, The]][[Category:1996 births|Lining, The]]
{{featured article}}

The Lining

2006-06-01T05:39:38Z

Banner: It's a BI/GAY/STRAIGHT bar, NOT a Gay bar, OKAY? *Sheesh*

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'''The Lining''' is a gay/staight/bi, bar in [[Tapestries MUCK]]. It was originally mostly focused on [[BDSM]], this being the initial focus of the [[MUCK]]. The oldest parts of the bar are based on a bar of the same name in [[Wikipedia:Floral Park, New York|Floral Park, New York]] that has since been replaced by a church.

== Overview ==
The Lining was constructed October 15th, 1996 and originally contained only the two bars and a bathroom. Over the years it has expanded with a hottub section, pool, a rooftop bar, and several other attractions. The bar is Adult themed, like the [[MUCK]], and the owner/builder takes great pains to see that things run well, having hired a manager and several bouncers to deal with things when he can not be present.

The Lining contains many firsts for Tapestries, several of which have been copied repeatedly (like the non-consent room), which the owner finds rather flattering.

== History ==
Back in 1996 most [[furs]] on Tapestries tended to congregate in the [[plaza]], and there really were few places, if any, that furs tended to go to and hang out. The plaza at the time tended to be overly crowded and was drawing a fair amount of [[Wikiepdia:twink|twinks]] and obnoxious bashers of many people's personal preferences.

A friend asked if [[Banner]] would build a place for people to hang out, where those who were causing problems could easily be ejected without having to bother the [[wizard]]s, and which would be harder to find not being at the main portal. The Lining officially opened its doors to the public on 15 October 1996, and has maintained a surprisingly high level of success ever since.

== Clientele ==
The Lining is a Gay/Straight/Bi friendly bar, and the owner and the hired staff will not tolerate anyone who discriminates against anyone due to their sexual preference.

== Atmosphere ==
The Lining is a BDSM bar, inline with the original theme of the MUCK. It still sticks to this theme, though the main bar is somewhat mellower than it was when it was first opened. In this light The Lining features the first 'Non-Consent' room every allowed on Tapestries, the construction of which required a great deal of negotiation between the owner/founder of the bar and [[WhiteFire|White Wizard]], in order to be sure that no rules were broken. It has become such a success that many other establishments have copied this feature.

=== Staff ===
The Lining originally had no staff beyond the owner/creator (Banner) for about the first six years of operation. This led to a large amount of work for the owner as there was a lot of policy that needed to be enforced. This was made easier by the help of a few friends, and several (at the time) unique features of the bar.

The front and rear bars, as well as a few other bar locations can be monitored by the owner and a select handful of people if there are complaints about a certain fur's behavior, or should other issues arise. Also the front Bartender, as well as the two Bouncers in the rear bar (the large Black Lion and the large Black Wolf), can be played remotely as well. This combined with the sweep and banish commands allowed the owner to police the bar rules.

=== Bouncers and Manager ===
As time progressed however, in order to maintain the bar's atmosphere and the owner's sanity, a recruitment drive for Bouncers took place. This was fairly successful and the bar currently employs a staff of part time bouncers who assist. Also the orginal group of friends have maintained their priviledges, though they are not on the offical bouncer list.

The Manager (Whoas) of the bar was hired when the owner himself could not devote the necessary time to running the bar, and that has worked out so well that he has been kept on.

=== Philosophy ===
The Bar is popular for several reasons. The theme and the people who hang out there are of course very important. Also important as well is the enforcement of the rules and the owner's personal commitment to an even and fair application of the rules to everyone. He plays no favorites and goes out of his way to treat all patrons the same, even if he has a personal dislike of some of those people.

This at times has been extremely hard, and very time consuming. Over the years there have been repeated attempts by different cliques to take over the bar and run others out. The amount of grief at times has been surprising for a game, and the reactions of furs when they find that in The Lining, you are actually held accountable for your actions (just like in an RL bar), has been educational.

The Bar's layout, the descriptions, the overall 'Karma', have been carefully designed even if it does not appear to be obvious. Some things have been added due to the owner's sense of humor (such as the April Fool's day changes). other things have been added to remember events that took place, or people who were once there: Sunhawk's perch, the waterline from when Kati flooded the bar. And then there is the Bar Wolf (Wolph) and the few odd secrets not mentioned here that you'll just have to find out for yourself.

== Layout ==

The original layout of the bar at the time of opening was as follows:

=== Entrance ===
The is the area of arrival for the Tport pad, and also contains the Bar's bulletin board. From here you can either go into the Bar, or the Alleyway. You can see here that the building is a very plain and austere concrete block with a heavy metal fire door as the entrance.

=== Front Bar ===
The front bar is more of a 'nice' place, almost like an 'old man's bar' of the type found in the northeast. Plush overstuff seats in booths with flormica tables. Food and drink are available here. This room is based exactly on the same room in the RL Lining.

=== Back Bar ===
The back bar is painted all in black, has some junk suspended from the ceilings, loud music, cougar waiters in heavy bondage, and naked vixen bartenders in slave collars. The music is constant, and sometimes loud, it's dark, and two very large bouncers patrol the bar. (Yes the bouncers are modeled after two friends). This room is based almost exactly on the RL lining.

=== Hallway ===
Just a hallway, though some folks do hang out in it. It's main purpose it to join the bar to the bathroom and the Gate.

=== Bathroom ===
Tapestries' first non-consentual play space, one of several inovations in The Lining that has been copied repeated throughout the MUCK. This room was inspired by several events, and one person (names are withheld to protect the guilty). In the Bathroom, remember to read the Sign if you haven't been there before or recently.

This room is based almost exactly on the [[real life]] Lining - the RL one didn't have the pipes, and was a bit smaller, otherwise the stains, etc, were all there.

=== Alley ===
Just a place to play a little basketball, and hold the dumpster. The backdoor to the bar is here, as well as the entrance to the new underage club next door.

=== Gate ===
The gate isn't a room, but for a good many years was a locked barrier that you either had to find a way around, (there was a hidden one), get the combo from someone who knew it, or be on the lock list so you could pass through. The basement areas were originally a series of private play spaces for people who needed one, but in time the lock was taken off and the space was opened to the general bar public.

=== Landing ===
Again, just a place to pause. The entrance to the Office is here, as well as the Hot Tubs, and the stairs continue down to the Basement.

=== Office ===
My Office. Also my rooms and my Mate's rooms are linked off of here, along with some bar functional stuff. The Manager is often seem lounging about here as well.

=== Basement ===
It's pretty far down below the bar, so any noises here don't penetrate to the outside world, and vice versa.

==== North Dungeon ====
Off of the Basement, a standard rock hewn room with chains for restraining those in need of punishment.

==== East Dungeon ====
Off of the Basement, a sort of 'examination' room, with white washed walls, and examination table, and other assorted instruments of 'examination'.

==== Macro Room ====
Off of the Basement, this room is ''Huge!'', and is magically done up to appear as if you're outside in a large open field, unless you're near the door or one of the walls.
Macro and Vore play tend to take place in this area.

=== Additions ===
The following rooms have been added over time, mainly due to requests from the patrons.

==== Leather Bar ====
This room was added to recapture more of the original BDSM play that went on in the bar in its early years. This is an IC only area.

==== Chill-Out Room ====
Also an IC only area, but as the name implies, for 'Chilling out'.

==== Boxing Room ====
A large Boxing Ring is in this room, and there is an attached locker room as well as a shower area off of that.

==== Hot Tub and Pool Area ====
This is a large area featuring a large public Hot Tub and Pool, modeled after those found in the Nexus on FurryMuck. There are also three private Hot Tub rooms with lockable doors for those wishing privacy.

==== Rooftop Bar ====
More of a relaxed area, for general chat and just hanging out. The BDSM theme of the bar is almost invisible here, and the open air bar has a nice view of the weather.

==== Viewing Area ====
This is off of the rooftop bar, and allows you to interact with the furs in the cage, without actually going into the cage.

==== Cage ====
It's a Cage. Careful going in, sometimes the door locks and you can't get out.

==== Voyeur Room ====
This series of new rooms is a recent addition, and depending on use may or may not survive. Performers in one room can be watched and heard by furs in another one. The performers may lock the door to keep out others, but have no idea who is watching.

=== Club Syzygy ===
[[Club Syzygy]] is an underage club built for ageplayers on the Muck, at the request of several Tapestries players. It was built next door to the bar, on bar property, which is why it is mentioned here under additions.

== Rules ==
The rules for The Lining are presented here for reference. Putting a lock on the entries to the bar was not something the owner wanted to do, however he values fairness above all and without forcing people to read them, he was finding it hard to punish violaters. And at the time of the lock being implemented there were an unbeleivable amount of them.

''Note that the rules presented here were current as of October 21, 2005. They may have changed since then.''

<tt>Welcome to The Lining. This is a Gay/Bi/Straight BDSM Bar. It's the oldest bar on Tapestries, but first the RULES.
#If it is discovered that you did not read all of the rules, you will be banned. Permenantly. No excuses.
#Do not debate rules with the owner (Banner) or the Bouncers. You may bring up issues or request clarification via email. But no debates.
#If someone is scening, and you break it up, you are in the wrong. PERIOD.
#The Front bar is for socializing. Sex and scening IS ALLOWED however in ALL parts of the bar.
#The Back Bar is PRIMARILY for BDSM play and scening. The goal is not to have it overrun with OOC debates and arguments. So please try to respect those who are IC
#The Rear Bar is consentual on the whisper and OOC basis, that means that yes, someone can start what 'appears' to be a non-consentual scene with you, if you don't like it you can safeword IC'ly and they must stop. Or tell them in whispers IC or OOCLY to stop, and they MUST stop.
#Good scenes always -appear- non-consentual to those who are watching, that is what scening is about and what makes a good one.
#The Bathroom is a 'non-consentual' space. This means that safewords are IGNORED. You go in there, you get what you get. OOC Safewords STILL APPLY however. But don't go in there if you are not into that kind of thing. Furthermore read the sign in the Bathroom for more details.
#If a room has a sign in it, Read it! There may be special rules for that room. IGNORANCE of the rules is NOT an excuse.
#Punishment for most errors will be 1 week banishment. Repeated infractions will lead to a permanent ban. Severe infractions may lead directly to a permanent ban.
#SAFEWORDS MUST BE HONORED. If not I will talk to the wizards about banning you from the ENTIRE Muck! If you don't know what a safeword is, please find out before entering the bar.
#No BLOOD or violent stuff in the Front, Rear or Rooftop bars. No figthing no nasty physical stuff, no stranglation, no killing, no destruction of bar property.
#NO ANGST! This isn't a pity party, it's a BDSM bar!
#No one under the age of 18 in Real Life is allowed in the Bar! Ever!
#Age Play is allowed in Club Syzygy only! Not in the Bar or Bar environs.
#The Leather Bar area is IC only! No OOC there please! People engaging in ANY ooc behavour will be swept, possibly without warning! Do/ not use the OOC speak or pose command there either.
#Power Idling will not be tolerated and is a bannable offense! (Power idling is using a trigger to make it look like you are not idling when in fact you are). Ignoring questions from the bouncers is considered proof of Power Idling.
#Sometimes I do monitor the bars, there is also a bouncing staff (type 'Bouncers' to get a list). There are also 'puppet' bouncers that can be played remotely.
#Remember: NO prudes! If you walk in and don't like what you see, walk out, they were here first! I reserve the right, ALL of them. Play nice or I -WILL- ban your ass. Your mileage may vary. Leave your ANGST at home And in the Bathroom, ENTER at your OWN risk! (please remove any dead bodies)
-Banner Owner and Proprietor</tt>

[[Category:Tapestries locations|Lining, The]][[Category:1996 births|Lining, The]]
{{featured article}}

Talk:Exodus

2006-02-28T01:10:11Z

Banner:

Does this comic even exist anymore? The website doesn't. At least not from the link in here.

The Lining

2006-02-13T09:22:19Z

Banner: /* History */ Updating link to my page

<div style="float:right">__TOC__</div>
'''The Lining''' is a Gay/Bi/Straight bar that was focused mostly on [[BDSM]] when it was built, which was the original focus of [[Tapestries MUCK]]. The original parts of the bar are based on a bar of the same name in Floral Park, NY, that no longer exists (a church sits there now).

== Overview ==
The Lining was constructed October 15th, 1996 and originally contained only the two bars and a bathroom. Over the years it has expanded with a hottub section, pool, a rooftop bar, and several other attractions. The bar is Adult themed, like the [[MUCK]], and the owner/builder takes great pains to see that things run well, having hired a manager and several bouncers to deal with things when he can not be present.

The Lining contains many firsts for Tapestries, several of which have been copied repeatedly (like the non-consent room), which the owner finds rather flattering.

== History ==
Back in 1996 most furs on Tapestries tended to congregate in the plaza, and there really were few places, if any, that furs tended to go to and hang out. The plaza at the time tended to be overly crowded and was drawing a fair amount of twinks and obnoxious bashers of many people's personal preferences.

A friend asked if [http://furry.wikicities.com/wiki/User:Banner Banner] would build a place for people to hang out, where those who were causing problems could easily be ejected without having to bother the [[wizard]]s, and which would be harder to find not being at the main portal. The Lining officially opened its doors to the public on 15 October 1996, and has maintained a surprisingly high level of success ever since.

== Clientele ==
The Lining is a Gay/Straight/Bi friendly bar, and the owner and the hired staff will not tolerate anyone who discriminates against anyone due to their sexual preference.

== Atmosphere ==
The Lining is a BDSM bar, inline with the original theme of the MUCK. It still sticks to this theme, though the main bar is somewhat mellower than it was when it was first opened. In this light The Lining features the first 'Non-Consent' room every allowed on Tapestries, the construction of which required a great deal of negotiation between the owner/founder of the bar and [[WhiteFire|White Wizard]], in order to be sure that no rules were broken. It has become such a success that many other establishments have copied this feature.

=== Staff ===
The Lining originally had no staff beyond the owner/creator (Banner) for about the first six years of operation. This led to a large amount of work for the owner as there was a lot of policy that needed to be enforced. This was made easier by the help of a few friends, and several (at the time) unique features of the bar.

The front and rear bars, as well as a few other bar locations can be monitored by the owner and a select handful of people if there are complaints about a certain fur's behavior, or should other issues arise. Also the front Bartender, as well as the two Bouncers in the rear bar (the large Black Lion and the large Black Wolf), can be played remotely as well. This combined with the sweep and banish commands allowed the owner to police the bar rules.

=== Bouncers and Manager ===
As time progressed however, in order to maintain the bar's atmosphere and the owner's sanity, a recruitment drive for Bouncers took place. This was fairly successful and the bar currently employs a staff of part time bouncers who assist. Also the orginal group of friends have maintained their priviledges, though they are not on the offical bouncer list.

The Manager (Whoas) of the bar was hired when the owner himself could not devote the necessary time to running the bar, and that has worked out so well that he has been kept on.

=== Philosophy ===
The Bar is popular for several reasons. The theme and the people who hang out there are of course very important. Also important as well is the enforcement of the rules and the owner's personal commitment to an even and fair application of the rules to everyone. He plays no favorites and goes out of his way to treat all patrons the same, even if he has a personal dislike of some of those people.

This at times has been extremely hard, and very time consuming. Over the years there have been repeated attempts by different cliques to take over the bar and run others out. The amount of grief at times has been surprising for a game, and the reactions of furs when they find that in The Lining, you are actually held accountable for your actions (just like in an RL bar), has been educational.

The Bar's layout, the descriptions, the overall 'Karma', have been carefully designed even if it does not appear to be obvious. Some things have been added due to the owner's sense of humor (such as the April Fool's day changes). other things have been added to remember events that took place, or people who were once there: Sunhawk's perch, the waterline from when Kati flooded the bar. And then there is the Bar Wolf (Wolph) and the few odd secrets not mentioned here that you'll just have to find out for yourself.

== Layout ==

The original layout of the bar at the time of opening was as follows:

=== Entrance ===
The is the area of arrival for the Tport pad, and also contains the Bar's bulletin board. From here you can either go into the Bar, or the Alleyway. You can see here that the building is a very plain and austere concrete block with a heavy metal fire door as the entrance.

=== Front Bar ===
The front bar is more of a 'nice' place, almost like an 'old man's bar' of the type found in the northeast. Plush overstuff seats in booths with flormica tables. Food and drink are available here. This room is based exactly on the same room in the RL Lining.

=== Back Bar ===
The back bar is painted all in black, has some junk suspended from the ceilings, loud music, cougar waiters in heavy bondage, and naked vixen bartenders in slave collars. The music is constant, and sometimes loud, it's dark, and two very large bouncers patrol the bar. (Yes the bouncers are modeled after two friends). This room is based almost exactly on the RL lining.

=== Hallway ===
Just a hallway, though some folks do hang out in it. It's main purpose it to join the bar to the bathroom and the Gate.

=== Bathroom ===
Tapestries' first non-consentual play space, one of several inovations in The Lining that has been copied repeated throughout the MUCK. This room was inspired by several events, and one person (names are withheld to protect the guilty). In the Bathroom, remember to read the Sign if you haven't been there before or recently.

This room is based almost exactly on the [[real life]] Lining - the RL one didn't have the pipes, and was a bit smaller, otherwise the stains, etc, were all there.

=== Alley ===
Just a place to play a little basketball, and hold the dumpster. The backdoor to the bar is here, as well as the entrance to the new underage club next door.

=== Gate ===
The gate isn't a room, but for a good many years was a locked barrier that you either had to find a way around, (there was a hidden one), get the combo from someone who knew it, or be on the lock list so you could pass through. The basement areas were originally a series of private play spaces for people who needed one, but in time the lock was taken off and the space was opened to the general bar public.

=== Landing ===
Again, just a place to pause. The entrance to the Office is here, as well as the Hot Tubs, and the stairs continue down to the Basement.

=== Office ===
My Office. Also my rooms and my Mate's rooms are linked off of here, along with some bar functional stuff. The Manager is often seem lounging about here as well.

=== Basement ===
It's pretty far down below the bar, so any noises here don't penetrate to the outside world, and vice versa.

==== North Dungeon ====
Off of the Basement, a standard rock hewn room with chains for restraining those in need of punishment.

==== East Dungeon ====
Off of the Basement, a sort of 'examination' room, with white washed walls, and examination table, and other assorted instruments of 'examination'.

==== Macro Room ====
Off of the Basement, this room is ''Huge!'', and is magically done up to appear as if you're outside in a large open field, unless you're near the door or one of the walls.
Macro and Vore play tend to take place in this area.

=== Additions ===
The following rooms have been added over time, mainly due to requests from the patrons.

==== Leather Bar ====
This room was added to recapture more of the original BDSM play that went on in the bar in its early years. This is an IC only area.

==== Chill-Out Room ====
Also an IC only area, but as the name implies, for 'Chilling out'.

==== Boxing Room ====
A large Boxing Ring is in this room, and there is an attached locker room as well as a shower area off of that.

==== Hot Tub and Pool Area ====
This is a large area featuring a large public Hot Tub and Pool, modeled after those found in the Nexus on FurryMuck. There are also three private Hot Tub rooms with lockable doors for those wishing privacy.

==== Rooftop Bar ====
More of a relaxed area, for general chat and just hanging out. The BDSM theme of the bar is almost invisible here, and the open air bar has a nice view of the weather.

==== Viewing Area ====
This is off of the rooftop bar, and allows you to interact with the furs in the cage, without actually going into the cage.

==== Cage ====
It's a Cage. Careful going in, sometimes the door locks and you can't get out.

==== Voyeur Room ====
This series of new rooms is a recent addition, and depending on use may or may not survive. Performers in one room can be watched and heard by furs in another one. The performers may lock the door to keep out others, but have no idea who is watching.

=== Club Syzygy ===
Club Syzygy is an underage club built for ageplayers on the Muck, at the request of several Tapestries players. It was built next door to the bar, on bar property, which is why it is mentioned here under additions, but any discussion of it will talk place on its own page, which once written will be linked to from here.

== Rules ==
The rules for The Lining are presented here for reference. Putting a lock on the entries to the bar was not something the owner wanted to do, however he values fairness above all and without forcing people to read them, he was finding it hard to punish violaters. And at the time of the lock being implemented there were an unbeleivable amount of them.

''Note that the rules presented here were current as of October 21, 2005. They may have changed since then.''

<tt>Welcome to The Lining. This is a Gay/Bi/Straight BDSM Bar. It's the oldest bar on Tapestries, but first the RULES.
#If it is discovered that you did not read all of the rules, you will be banned. Permenantly. No excuses.
#Do not debate rules with the owner (Banner) or the Bouncers. You may bring up issues or request clarification via email. But no debates.
#If someone is scening, and you break it up, you are in the wrong. PERIOD.
#The Front bar is for socializing. Sex and scening IS ALLOWED however in ALL parts of the bar.
#The Back Bar is PRIMARILY for BDSM play and scening. The goal is not to have it overrun with OOC debates and arguments. So please try to respect those who are IC
#The Rear Bar is consentual on the whisper and OOC basis, that means that yes, someone can start what 'appears' to be a non-consentual scene with you, if you don't like it you can safeword IC'ly and they must stop. Or tell them in whispers IC or OOCLY to stop, and they MUST stop.
#Good scenes always -appear- non-consentual to those who are watching, that is what scening is about and what makes a good one.
#The Bathroom is a 'non-consentual' space. This means that safewords are IGNORED. You go in there, you get what you get. OOC Safewords STILL APPLY however. But don't go in there if you are not into that kind of thing. Furthermore read the sign in the Bathroom for more details.
#If a room has a sign in it, Read it! There may be special rules for that room. IGNORANCE of the rules is NOT an excuse.
#Punishment for most errors will be 1 week banishment. Repeated infractions will lead to a permanent ban. Severe infractions may lead directly to a permanent ban.
#SAFEWORDS MUST BE HONORED. If not I will talk to the wizards about banning you from the ENTIRE Muck! If you don't know what a safeword is, please find out before entering the bar.
#No BLOOD or violent stuff in the Front, Rear or Rooftop bars. No figthing no nasty physical stuff, no stranglation, no killing, no destruction of bar property.
#NO ANGST! This isn't a pity party, it's a BDSM bar!
#No one under the age of 18 in Real Life is allowed in the Bar! Ever!
#Age Play is allowed in Club Syzygy only! Not in the Bar or Bar environs.
#The Leather Bar area is IC only! No OOC there please! People engaging in ANY ooc behavour will be swept, possibly without warning! Do/ not use the OOC speak or pose command there either.
#Power Idling will not be tolerated and is a bannable offense! (Power idling is using a trigger to make it look like you are not idling when in fact you are). Ignoring questions from the bouncers is considered proof of Power Idling.
#Sometimes I do monitor the bars, there is also a bouncing staff (type 'Bouncers' to get a list). There are also 'puppet' bouncers that can be played remotely.
#Remember: NO prudes! If you walk in and don't like what you see, walk out, they were here first! I reserve the right, ALL of them. Play nice or I -WILL- ban your ass. Your mileage may vary. Leave your ANGST at home And in the Bathroom, ENTER at your OWN risk! (please remove any dead bodies)
-Banner Owner and Proprietor</tt>

[[Category:Tapestries locations|Lining, The]]

The Lining

2005-10-22T07:44:41Z

Banner:

'''The Lining''' is a Gay/Bi/Straight bar that was focused mostly on [[BDSM]] when it was built, which was the original focus of [[Tapestries MUCK]]. The original parts of the bar are based on a bar in Floral Park, NY, of the same name, that no longer exists, (A church sits there now).

== Overview ==
The Lining was constructed October 15th, 1996 and originally contained only the two bars and a bathroom. Over the years it has expanded with a hottub section, pool, a rooftop bar, and several other attractions. The bar is Adult themed, like the [[MUCK]], and the owner/builder takes great pains to see that things run well, having hired a manager and several bouncers to deal with things when he can not be present.

The Lining contains many firsts for Tapestries, several of which have been copied repeatedly (like the non-consent room), which the owner finds rather flattering.

== History ==
Back in 1996 most furs on Tapestries tended to congregate in the plaza, and there really were few places, if any, that furs tended to go to and hang out. The plaza at the time tended to be overly crowded and was drawing a fair amount of twinks and obnoxious bashers of many people's personal preferences.

So a friend asked if I would build a place for people to hang out, where those who were causing problems could easily be ejected without having to bother the wizards, and which would be harder to find not being at the main portal. On October 15th, 1996 The Lining officially opened its doors to the public, and has maintained a surprisingly high level of success ever since.

== Clientele ==
The Lining is a Gay/Straight/Bi friendly bar, and the owner and the hired staff will not tolerate anyone who discriminates against anyone due to their sexual preference.

== Atmosphere ==
The Lining is a BDSM bar, inline with the original theme of the Muck. It still sticks to this theme, though the main bar is somewhat mellower than it was when it was first opened. In this light The Lining features the first 'Non-Consent' room every allowed on Tapestries, the construction of which required a great deal of negotiation between the owner/founder of the bar, and White Wizard, in order to be sure that no rules were broken. It has become such a success that many other establishments have copied this feature.

=== Staff ===
The Lining originally had no staff beyond the owner/creator (Banner) for about the first six years of operation. This led to a large amount of work for the owner as there was a lot of policy that needed to be enforced. This was made easier by the help of a few friends, and several (at the time) unique features of the bar.

The front and rear bars, as well as a few other bar locations can be monitored by the owner and a select handful of people if there are complaints about a certain fur's behavior, or should other issues arise. Also the front Bartender, as well as the two Bouncers in the rear bar (the large Black Lion and the large Black Wolf), can be played remotely as well. This combined with the sweep and banish commands allowed the owner to police the bar rules.

=== Bouncers and Manager ===
As time progressed however, in order to maintain the bar's atmosphere and the owner's sanity, a recruitment drive for Bouncers took place. This was fairly successful and the bar currently employs a staff of part time bouncers who assist. Also the orginal group of friends have maintained their priviledges, though they are not on the offical bouncer list.

The Manager (Whoas) of the bar was hired when the owner himself could not devote the necessary time to running the bar, and that has worked out so well that he has been kept on.

=== Philosophy ===
The Bar is popular for several reasons. The theme and the people who hang out there are of course very important. Also important as well is the enforcement of the rules and the owner's personal commitment to an even and fair application of the rules to everyone. He plays no favorites and goes out of his way to treat all patrons the same, even if he has a personal dislike of some of those people.

This at times has been extremely hard, and very time consuming. Over the years there have been repeated attempts by different cliques to take over the bar and run others out. The amount of grief at times has been surprising for a game, and the reactions of furs when they find that in The Lining, you are actually held accountable for your actions (just like in an RL bar), has been educational.

The Bar's layout, the descriptions, the overall 'Karma', have been carefully designed even if it does not appear to be obvious. Some things have been added due to the owner's sense of humor (such as the April Fool's day changes). other things have been added to remember events that took place, or people who were once there: Sunhawk's perch, the waterline from when Kati flooded the bar. And then there is the Bar Wolf (Wolph) and the few odd secrets not mentioned here that you'll just have to find out for yourself.

== Layout ==

The original layout of the bar at the time of opening was as follows:

=== Entrance ===
The is the area of arrival for the Tport pad, and also contains the Bar's bulletin board. From here you can either go into the Bar, or the Alleyway. You can see here that the building is a very plain and austere concrete block with a heavy metal fire door as the entrance.

=== Front Bar ===
The front bar is more of a 'nice' place, almost like an 'old man's bar' of the type found in the northeast. Plush overstuff seats in booths with flormica tables. Food and drink are available here. This room is based exactly on the same room in the RL Lining.

=== Back Bar ===
The back bar is painted all in black, has some junk suspended from the ceilings, loud music, cougar waiters in heavy bondage, and naked vixen bartenders in slave collars. The music is constant, and sometimes loud, it's dark, and two very large bouncers patrol the bar. (Yes the bouncers are modeled after two friends). This room is based almost exactly on the RL lining.

=== Hallway ===
Just a hallway, though some folks do hang out in it. It's main purpose it to join the bar to the bathroom and the Gate.

=== Bathroom ===
Tapestries First non-consentual play space, one of several inovations in The Lining that has been copied repeated throughout the Muck. This room was inspired by several events, and one person. Names will be withheld to protect the guilty.
And yes, this room is based almost exactly on the RL Lining (the RL one didn't have the pipes, and was a bit smaller, otherwise the stains, etc, were all there.)

In the Bathroom, remember to read the Sign if you haven't been there before or recently.

=== Alley ===
Just a place to play a little basketball, and hold the dumpster. The backdoor to the bar is here, as well as the entrance to the new underage club next door.

=== Gate ===
The gate isn't a room, but for a good many years was a locked barrier that you either had to find a way around, (there was a hidden one), get the combo from someone who knew it, or be on the lock list so you could pass through. The basement areas were originally a series of private play spaces for people who needed one, but in time the lock was taken off and the space was opened to the general bar public.

=== Landing ===
Again, just a place to pause. The entrance to the Office is here, as well as the Hot Tubs, and the stairs continue down to the Basement.

=== Office ===
My Office. Also my rooms and my Mate's rooms are linked off of here, along with some bar functional stuff. The Manager is often seem lounging about here as well.

=== Basement ===
It's pretty far down below the bar, so any noises here don't penetrate to the outside world, and vice versa.

==== North Dungeon ====
Off of the Basement, a standard rock hewn room with chains for restraining those in need of punishment.

==== East Dungeon ====
Off of the Basement, a sort of 'examination' room, with white washed walls, and examination table, and other assorted instruments of 'examination'.

==== Macro Room ====
Off of the Basement, this room is Huge!, and is magically done up to appear as if you're outside in a large open field, unless you're near the door or one of the walls.
Macro and Vore play tend to take place in this area.

=== Additions ===
The following rooms have been added over time, mainly due to requests from the patrons.

==== Leather Bar ====
This room was added to recapture more of the original BDSM play that went on in the bar in its early years. This is an IC only area.

==== Chill-Out Room ====
Also an IC only area, but as the name implies, for 'Chilling out'.

==== Boxing Room ====
A large Boxing Ring is in this room, and there is an attached locker room as well as a shower area off of that.

==== Hot Tub and Pool Area ====
This is a large area featuring a large public Hot Tub and Pool, modeled after those found in the Nexus on FurryMuck. There are also three private Hot Tub rooms with lockable doors for those wishing privacy.

==== Rooftop Bar ====
More of a relaxed area, for general chat and just hanging out. The BDSM theme of the bar is almost invisible here, and the open air bar has a nice view of the weather.

==== Viewing Area ====
This is off of the rooftop bar, and allows you to interact with the furs in the cage, without actually going into the cage.

==== Cage ====
It's a Cage. Careful going in, sometimes the door locks and you can't get out.

==== Voyeur Room ====
This series of new rooms is a recent addition, and depending on use may or may not survive. Performers in one room can be watched and heard by furs in another one. The performers may lock the door to keep out others, but have no idea who is watching.

=== Club Syzygy ===
Club Syzygy is an underage club built for ageplayers on the Muck, at the request of several Tapestries players. It was built next door to the bar, on bar property, which is why it is mentioned here under additions, but any discussion of it will talk place on its own page, which once written will be linked to from here.

== Rules ==
The rules for The Lining are presented here for reference. Putting a lock on the entries to the bar was not something the owner wanted to do, however he values fairness above all and without forcing people to read them, he was finding it hard to punish violaters. And at the time of the lock being implemented there were an unbeleivable amount of them.

Note that the rules presented here were current as of October 21, 2005. They may have changed since then.

<tt>
**Welcome to The Lining. This is a Gay/Bi/Straight BDSM Bar. It's the oldest bar on Tapestries, but first the RULES.
**1) If it is discovered that you did not read all of the rules, you will be banned. Permenantly. No excuses.
**2) Do not debate rules with the owner (Banner) or the Bouncers. You may bring up issues or request clarification via email. But no debates.
**3) If someone is scening, and you break it up, you are in the wrong. PERIOD.
**4) The Front bar is for socializing. Sex and scening IS ALLOWED however in ALL parts of the bar.
**5) The Back Bar is PRIMARILY for BDSM play and scening. The goal is not to have it overrun with OOC debates and arguments. So please try to respect those who are IC
**6) The Rear Bar is consentual on the whisper and OOC basis, that means that yes, someone can start what 'appears' to be a non-consentual scene with you, if you don't like it you can safeword IC'ly and they must stop. Or tell them in whispers IC or OOCLY to stop, and they MUST stop.
**7) Good scenes always -appear- non-consentual to those who are watching, that is what scening is about and what makes a good one.
**8) The Bathroom is a 'non-consentual' space. This means that safewords are IGNORED. You go in there, you get what you get. OOC Safewords STILL APPLY however. But don't go in there if you are not into that kind of thing. Furthermore read the sign in the Bathroom for more details.
**9) If a room has a sign in it, Read it! There may be special rules for that room. IGNORANCE of the rules is NOT an excuse.
**10) Punishment for most errors will be 1 week banishment. Repeated infractions will lead to a permanent ban. Severe infractions may lead directly to a permanent ban.
**11) SAFEWORDS MUST BE HONORED. If not I will talk to the wizards about banning you from the ENTIRE Muck! If you don't know what a safeword is, please find out before entering the bar.
**12) No BLOOD or violent stuff in the Front, Rear or Rooftop bars. No figthing no nasty physical stuff, no stranglation, no killing, no destruction of bar property.
**13) NO ANGST! This isn't a pity party, it's a BDSM bar!
**14) If you agree to follow the rules you need to set yourself see online rules for property In the format of @set me=read the rules online to get this format Someplaces will be locked to you if this property is not set! NEVER TELL ME YOU DID NOT READ THE RULES AS AN EXCUSE for misbehaving!
**15) No one under the age of 18 in Real Life is allowed in the Bar! Ever!
**16) Age Play is allowed in Club Syzygy only! Not in the Bar or Bar environs.
**17) The Leather Bar area is IC only! No OOC there please! People engaging in ANY ooc behavour will be swept, possibly without warning! Do/ not use the OOC speak or pose command there either.
**18) Power Idling will not be tolerated and is a bannable offense! (Power idling is using a trigger to make it look like you are not idling when in fact you are). Ignoring questions from the bouncers is considered proof of Power Idling.

**Sometimes I do monitor the bars, there is also a bouncing staff (type 'Bouncers' to get a list). There are also 'puppet' bouncers that can be played remotely.

**Remember: NO prudes! If you walk in and don't like what you see, walk out, they were here first! I reserve the right, ALL of them. Play nice or I -WILL- ban your ass. Your mileage may vary. Leave your ANGST at home And in the Bathroom, ENTER at your OWN risk! (please remove any dead bodies)

**-Banner Owner and Proprietor</tt>

== Comments ==
If you wish to add comments for any reason, please add them below.

[[Category:Tapestries locations|Lining, The]]

The Lining

2005-10-22T07:41:37Z

Banner: /* History */

{{inuse}}

'''The Lining''' is a Gay/Bi/Straight bar that was focused mostly on [[BDSM]] when it was built, which was the original focus of [[Tapestries MUCK]]. The original parts of the bar are based on a bar in Floral Park, NY, of the same name, that no longer exists, (A church sits there now).

== Overview ==
The Lining was constructed October 15th, 1996 and originally contained only the two bars and a bathroom. Over the years it has expanded with a hottub section, pool, a rooftop bar, and several other attractions. The bar is Adult themed, like the [[MUCK]], and the owner/builder takes great pains to see that things run well, having hired a manager and several bouncers to deal with things when he can not be present.

The Lining contains many firsts for Tapestries, several of which have been copied repeatedly (like the non-consent room), which the owner finds rather flattering.

== History ==
Back in 1996 most furs on Tapestries tended to congregate in the plaza, and there really were few places, if any, that furs tended to go to and hang out. The plaza at the time tended to be overly crowded and was drawing a fair amount of twinks and obnoxious bashers of many people's personal preferences.

So a friend asked if I would build a place for people to hang out, where those who were causing problems could easily be ejected without having to bother the wizards, and which would be harder to find not being at the main portal. On October 15th, 1996 The Lining officially opened its doors to the public, and has maintained a surprisingly high level of success ever since.

== Clientele ==
The Lining is a Gay/Straight/Bi friendly bar, and the owner and the hired staff will not tolerate anyone who discriminates against anyone due to their sexual preference.

== Atmosphere ==
The Lining is a BDSM bar, inline with the original theme of the Muck. It still sticks to this theme, though the main bar is somewhat mellower than it was when it was first opened. In this light The Lining features the first 'Non-Consent' room every allowed on Tapestries, the construction of which required a great deal of negotiation between the owner/founder of the bar, and White Wizard, in order to be sure that no rules were broken. It has become such a success that many other establishments have copied this feature.

=== Staff ===
The Lining originally had no staff beyond the owner/creator (Banner) for about the first six years of operation. This led to a large amount of work for the owner as there was a lot of policy that needed to be enforced. This was made easier by the help of a few friends, and several (at the time) unique features of the bar.

The front and rear bars, as well as a few other bar locations can be monitored by the owner and a select handful of people if there are complaints about a certain fur's behavior, or should other issues arise. Also the front Bartender, as well as the two Bouncers in the rear bar (the large Black Lion and the large Black Wolf), can be played remotely as well. This combined with the sweep and banish commands allowed the owner to police the bar rules.

=== Bouncers and Manager ===
As time progressed however, in order to maintain the bar's atmosphere and the owner's sanity, a recruitment drive for Bouncers took place. This was fairly successful and the bar currently employs a staff of part time bouncers who assist. Also the orginal group of friends have maintained their priviledges, though they are not on the offical bouncer list.

The Manager (Whoas) of the bar was hired when the owner himself could not devote the necessary time to running the bar, and that has worked out so well that he has been kept on.

=== Philosophy ===
The Bar is popular for several reasons. The theme and the people who hang out there are of course very important. Also important as well is the enforcement of the rules and the owner's personal commitment to an even and fair application of the rules to everyone. He plays no favorites and goes out of his way to treat all patrons the same, even if he has a personal dislike of some of those people.

This at times has been extremely hard, and very time consuming. Over the years there have been repeated attempts by different cliques to take over the bar and run others out. The amount of grief at times has been surprising for a game, and the reactions of furs when they find that in The Lining, you are actually held accountable for your actions (just like in an RL bar), has been educational.

The Bar's layout, the descriptions, the overall 'Karma', have been carefully designed even if it does not appear to be obvious. Some things have been added due to the owner's sense of humor (such as the April Fool's day changes). other things have been added to remember events that took place, or people who were once there: Sunhawk's perch, the waterline from when Kati flooded the bar. And then there is the Bar Wolf (Wolph) and the few odd secrets not mentioned here that you'll just have to find out for yourself.

== Layout ==

The original layout of the bar at the time of opening was as follows:

=== Entrance ===
The is the area of arrival for the Tport pad, and also contains the Bar's bulletin board. From here you can either go into the Bar, or the Alleyway. You can see here that the building is a very plain and austere concrete block with a heavy metal fire door as the entrance.

=== Front Bar ===
The front bar is more of a 'nice' place, almost like an 'old man's bar' of the type found in the northeast. Plush overstuff seats in booths with flormica tables. Food and drink are available here. This room is based exactly on the same room in the RL Lining.

=== Back Bar ===
The back bar is painted all in black, has some junk suspended from the ceilings, loud music, cougar waiters in heavy bondage, and naked vixen bartenders in slave collars. The music is constant, and sometimes loud, it's dark, and two very large bouncers patrol the bar. (Yes the bouncers are modeled after two friends). This room is based almost exactly on the RL lining.

=== Hallway ===
Just a hallway, though some folks do hang out in it. It's main purpose it to join the bar to the bathroom and the Gate.

=== Bathroom ===
Tapestries First non-consentual play space, one of several inovations in The Lining that has been copied repeated throughout the Muck. This room was inspired by several events, and one person. Names will be withheld to protect the guilty.
And yes, this room is based almost exactly on the RL Lining (the RL one didn't have the pipes, and was a bit smaller, otherwise the stains, etc, were all there.)

In the Bathroom, remember to read the Sign if you haven't been there before or recently.

=== Alley ===
Just a place to play a little basketball, and hold the dumpster. The backdoor to the bar is here, as well as the entrance to the new underage club next door.

=== Gate ===
The gate isn't a room, but for a good many years was a locked barrier that you either had to find a way around, (there was a hidden one), get the combo from someone who knew it, or be on the lock list so you could pass through. The basement areas were originally a series of private play spaces for people who needed one, but in time the lock was taken off and the space was opened to the general bar public.

=== Landing ===
Again, just a place to pause. The entrance to the Office is here, as well as the Hot Tubs, and the stairs continue down to the Basement.

=== Office ===
My Office. Also my rooms and my Mate's rooms are linked off of here, along with some bar functional stuff. The Manager is often seem lounging about here as well.

=== Basement ===
It's pretty far down below the bar, so any noises here don't penetrate to the outside world, and vice versa.

==== North Dungeon ====
Off of the Basement, a standard rock hewn room with chains for restraining those in need of punishment.

==== East Dungeon ====
Off of the Basement, a sort of 'examination' room, with white washed walls, and examination table, and other assorted instruments of 'examination'.

==== Macro Room ====
Off of the Basement, this room is Huge!, and is magically done up to appear as if you're outside in a large open field, unless you're near the door or one of the walls.
Macro and Vore play tend to take place in this area.

=== Additions ===
The following rooms have been added over time, mainly due to requests from the patrons.

==== Leather Bar ====
This room was added to recapture more of the original BDSM play that went on in the bar in its early years. This is an IC only area.

==== Chill-Out Room ====
Also an IC only area, but as the name implies, for 'Chilling out'.

==== Boxing Room ====
A large Boxing Ring is in this room, and there is an attached locker room as well as a shower area off of that.

==== Hot Tub and Pool Area ====
This is a large area featuring a large public Hot Tub and Pool, modeled after those found in the Nexus on FurryMuck. There are also three private Hot Tub rooms with lockable doors for those wishing privacy.

==== Rooftop Bar ====
More of a relaxed area, for general chat and just hanging out. The BDSM theme of the bar is almost invisible here, and the open air bar has a nice view of the weather.

==== Viewing Area ====
This is off of the rooftop bar, and allows you to interact with the furs in the cage, without actually going into the cage.

==== Cage ====
It's a Cage. Careful going in, sometimes the door locks and you can't get out.

==== Voyeur Room ====
This series of new rooms is a recent addition, and depending on use may or may not survive. Performers in one room can be watched and heard by furs in another one. The performers may lock the door to keep out others, but have no idea who is watching.

=== Club Syzygy ===
Club Syzygy is an underage club built for ageplayers on the Muck, at the request of several Tapestries players. It was built next door to the bar, on bar property, which is why it is mentioned here under additions, but any discussion of it will talk place on its own page, which once written will be linked to from here.

== Rules ==
The rules for The Lining are presented here for reference. Putting a lock on the entries to the bar was not something the owner wanted to do, however he values fairness above all and without forcing people to read them, he was finding it hard to punish violaters. And at the time of the lock being implemented there were an unbeleivable amount of them.

Note that the rules presented here were current as of October 21, 2005. They may have changed since then.

<tt>
**Welcome to The Lining. This is a Gay/Bi/Straight BDSM Bar. It's the oldest bar on Tapestries, but first the RULES.
**1) If it is discovered that you did not read all of the rules, you will be banned. Permenantly. No excuses.
**2) Do not debate rules with the owner (Banner) or the Bouncers. You may bring up issues or request clarification via email. But no debates.
**3) If someone is scening, and you break it up, you are in the wrong. PERIOD.
**4) The Front bar is for socializing. Sex and scening IS ALLOWED however in ALL parts of the bar.
**5) The Back Bar is PRIMARILY for BDSM play and scening. The goal is not to have it overrun with OOC debates and arguments. So please try to respect those who are IC
**6) The Rear Bar is consentual on the whisper and OOC basis, that means that yes, someone can start what 'appears' to be a non-consentual scene with you, if you don't like it you can safeword IC'ly and they must stop. Or tell them in whispers IC or OOCLY to stop, and they MUST stop.
**7) Good scenes always -appear- non-consentual to those who are watching, that is what scening is about and what makes a good one.
**8) The Bathroom is a 'non-consentual' space. This means that safewords are IGNORED. You go in there, you get what you get. OOC Safewords STILL APPLY however. But don't go in there if you are not into that kind of thing. Furthermore read the sign in the Bathroom for more details.
**9) If a room has a sign in it, Read it! There may be special rules for that room. IGNORANCE of the rules is NOT an excuse.
**10) Punishment for most errors will be 1 week banishment. Repeated infractions will lead to a permanent ban. Severe infractions may lead directly to a permanent ban.
**11) SAFEWORDS MUST BE HONORED. If not I will talk to the wizards about banning you from the ENTIRE Muck! If you don't know what a safeword is, please find out before entering the bar.
**12) No BLOOD or violent stuff in the Front, Rear or Rooftop bars. No figthing no nasty physical stuff, no stranglation, no killing, no destruction of bar property.
**13) NO ANGST! This isn't a pity party, it's a BDSM bar!
**14) If you agree to follow the rules you need to set yourself see online rules for property In the format of @set me=read the rules online to get this format Someplaces will be locked to you if this property is not set! NEVER TELL ME YOU DID NOT READ THE RULES AS AN EXCUSE for misbehaving!
**15) No one under the age of 18 in Real Life is allowed in the Bar! Ever!
**16) Age Play is allowed in Club Syzygy only! Not in the Bar or Bar environs.
**17) The Leather Bar area is IC only! No OOC there please! People engaging in ANY ooc behavour will be swept, possibly without warning! Do/ not use the OOC speak or pose command there either.
**18) Power Idling will not be tolerated and is a bannable offense! (Power idling is using a trigger to make it look like you are not idling when in fact you are). Ignoring questions from the bouncers is considered proof of Power Idling.

**Sometimes I do monitor the bars, there is also a bouncing staff (type 'Bouncers' to get a list). There are also 'puppet' bouncers that can be played remotely.

**Remember: NO prudes! If you walk in and don't like what you see, walk out, they were here first! I reserve the right, ALL of them. Play nice or I -WILL- ban your ass. Your mileage may vary. Leave your ANGST at home And in the Bathroom, ENTER at your OWN risk! (please remove any dead bodies)

**-Banner Owner and Proprietor</tt>

[[Category:Tapestries locations|Lining, The]]

The Lining

2005-10-22T07:39:08Z

Banner: /* Bathroom */

{{inuse}}

'''The Lining''' is a Gay/Bi/Straight bar that was focused mostly on [[BDSM]] when it was built, which was the original focus of [[Tapestries MUCK]]. The original parts of the bar are based on a bar in Floral Park, NY, of the same name, that no longer exists, (A church sits there now).

== Overview ==
The Lining was constructed October 15th, 1996 and originally contained only the two bars and a bathroom. Over the years it has expanded with a hottub section, pool, a rooftop bar, and several other attractions. The bar is Adult themed, like the [[MUCK]], and the owner/builder takes great pains to see that things run well, having hired a manager and several bouncers to deal with things when he can not be present.

The Lining contains many firsts for Tapestries, several of which have been copied repeatedly (like the non-consent room), which the owner finds rather flattering.

== History ==
Back in 1996 most furs on Tapestries tended to congregate in the plaza, and there really were few places, if any, that furs tended to go to and hang out. The plaza at the time tended to be overly crowded and was drawing a fair amount of twinks and obnoxious bashers of many people's personal preferences.

So a friend asked if I would build a place for people to hang out, where those who were causing problems could easily be ejected without having to bother the wizards, and which would be harder to find not being at the main portal. On October 15th, 1996 The Lining offically opened its doors to the public, and has maintained a surprisingly high level of success ever since.

== Clientele ==
The Lining is a Gay/Straight/Bi friendly bar, and the owner and the hired staff will not tolerate anyone who discriminates against anyone due to their sexual preference.

== Atmosphere ==
The Lining is a BDSM bar, inline with the original theme of the Muck. It still sticks to this theme, though the main bar is somewhat mellower than it was when it was first opened. In this light The Lining features the first 'Non-Consent' room every allowed on Tapestries, the construction of which required a great deal of negotiation between the owner/founder of the bar, and White Wizard, in order to be sure that no rules were broken. It has become such a success that many other establishments have copied this feature.

=== Staff ===
The Lining originally had no staff beyond the owner/creator (Banner) for about the first six years of operation. This led to a large amount of work for the owner as there was a lot of policy that needed to be enforced. This was made easier by the help of a few friends, and several (at the time) unique features of the bar.

The front and rear bars, as well as a few other bar locations can be monitored by the owner and a select handful of people if there are complaints about a certain fur's behavior, or should other issues arise. Also the front Bartender, as well as the two Bouncers in the rear bar (the large Black Lion and the large Black Wolf), can be played remotely as well. This combined with the sweep and banish commands allowed the owner to police the bar rules.

=== Bouncers and Manager ===
As time progressed however, in order to maintain the bar's atmosphere and the owner's sanity, a recruitment drive for Bouncers took place. This was fairly successful and the bar currently employs a staff of part time bouncers who assist. Also the orginal group of friends have maintained their priviledges, though they are not on the offical bouncer list.

The Manager (Whoas) of the bar was hired when the owner himself could not devote the necessary time to running the bar, and that has worked out so well that he has been kept on.

=== Philosophy ===
The Bar is popular for several reasons. The theme and the people who hang out there are of course very important. Also important as well is the enforcement of the rules and the owner's personal commitment to an even and fair application of the rules to everyone. He plays no favorites and goes out of his way to treat all patrons the same, even if he has a personal dislike of some of those people.

This at times has been extremely hard, and very time consuming. Over the years there have been repeated attempts by different cliques to take over the bar and run others out. The amount of grief at times has been surprising for a game, and the reactions of furs when they find that in The Lining, you are actually held accountable for your actions (just like in an RL bar), has been educational.

The Bar's layout, the descriptions, the overall 'Karma', have been carefully designed even if it does not appear to be obvious. Some things have been added due to the owner's sense of humor (such as the April Fool's day changes). other things have been added to remember events that took place, or people who were once there: Sunhawk's perch, the waterline from when Kati flooded the bar. And then there is the Bar Wolf (Wolph) and the few odd secrets not mentioned here that you'll just have to find out for yourself.

== Layout ==

The original layout of the bar at the time of opening was as follows:

=== Entrance ===
The is the area of arrival for the Tport pad, and also contains the Bar's bulletin board. From here you can either go into the Bar, or the Alleyway. You can see here that the building is a very plain and austere concrete block with a heavy metal fire door as the entrance.

=== Front Bar ===
The front bar is more of a 'nice' place, almost like an 'old man's bar' of the type found in the northeast. Plush overstuff seats in booths with flormica tables. Food and drink are available here. This room is based exactly on the same room in the RL Lining.

=== Back Bar ===
The back bar is painted all in black, has some junk suspended from the ceilings, loud music, cougar waiters in heavy bondage, and naked vixen bartenders in slave collars. The music is constant, and sometimes loud, it's dark, and two very large bouncers patrol the bar. (Yes the bouncers are modeled after two friends). This room is based almost exactly on the RL lining.

=== Hallway ===
Just a hallway, though some folks do hang out in it. It's main purpose it to join the bar to the bathroom and the Gate.

=== Bathroom ===
Tapestries First non-consentual play space, one of several inovations in The Lining that has been copied repeated throughout the Muck. This room was inspired by several events, and one person. Names will be withheld to protect the guilty.
And yes, this room is based almost exactly on the RL Lining (the RL one didn't have the pipes, and was a bit smaller, otherwise the stains, etc, were all there.)

In the Bathroom, remember to read the Sign if you haven't been there before or recently.

=== Alley ===
Just a place to play a little basketball, and hold the dumpster. The backdoor to the bar is here, as well as the entrance to the new underage club next door.

=== Gate ===
The gate isn't a room, but for a good many years was a locked barrier that you either had to find a way around, (there was a hidden one), get the combo from someone who knew it, or be on the lock list so you could pass through. The basement areas were originally a series of private play spaces for people who needed one, but in time the lock was taken off and the space was opened to the general bar public.

=== Landing ===
Again, just a place to pause. The entrance to the Office is here, as well as the Hot Tubs, and the stairs continue down to the Basement.

=== Office ===
My Office. Also my rooms and my Mate's rooms are linked off of here, along with some bar functional stuff. The Manager is often seem lounging about here as well.

=== Basement ===
It's pretty far down below the bar, so any noises here don't penetrate to the outside world, and vice versa.

==== North Dungeon ====
Off of the Basement, a standard rock hewn room with chains for restraining those in need of punishment.

==== East Dungeon ====
Off of the Basement, a sort of 'examination' room, with white washed walls, and examination table, and other assorted instruments of 'examination'.

==== Macro Room ====
Off of the Basement, this room is Huge!, and is magically done up to appear as if you're outside in a large open field, unless you're near the door or one of the walls.
Macro and Vore play tend to take place in this area.

=== Additions ===
The following rooms have been added over time, mainly due to requests from the patrons.

==== Leather Bar ====
This room was added to recapture more of the original BDSM play that went on in the bar in its early years. This is an IC only area.

==== Chill-Out Room ====
Also an IC only area, but as the name implies, for 'Chilling out'.

==== Boxing Room ====
A large Boxing Ring is in this room, and there is an attached locker room as well as a shower area off of that.

==== Hot Tub and Pool Area ====
This is a large area featuring a large public Hot Tub and Pool, modeled after those found in the Nexus on FurryMuck. There are also three private Hot Tub rooms with lockable doors for those wishing privacy.

==== Rooftop Bar ====
More of a relaxed area, for general chat and just hanging out. The BDSM theme of the bar is almost invisible here, and the open air bar has a nice view of the weather.

==== Viewing Area ====
This is off of the rooftop bar, and allows you to interact with the furs in the cage, without actually going into the cage.

==== Cage ====
It's a Cage. Careful going in, sometimes the door locks and you can't get out.

==== Voyeur Room ====
This series of new rooms is a recent addition, and depending on use may or may not survive. Performers in one room can be watched and heard by furs in another one. The performers may lock the door to keep out others, but have no idea who is watching.

=== Club Syzygy ===
Club Syzygy is an underage club built for ageplayers on the Muck, at the request of several Tapestries players. It was built next door to the bar, on bar property, which is why it is mentioned here under additions, but any discussion of it will talk place on its own page, which once written will be linked to from here.

== Rules ==
The rules for The Lining are presented here for reference. Putting a lock on the entries to the bar was not something the owner wanted to do, however he values fairness above all and without forcing people to read them, he was finding it hard to punish violaters. And at the time of the lock being implemented there were an unbeleivable amount of them.

Note that the rules presented here were current as of October 21, 2005. They may have changed since then.

<tt>
**Welcome to The Lining. This is a Gay/Bi/Straight BDSM Bar. It's the oldest bar on Tapestries, but first the RULES.
**1) If it is discovered that you did not read all of the rules, you will be banned. Permenantly. No excuses.
**2) Do not debate rules with the owner (Banner) or the Bouncers. You may bring up issues or request clarification via email. But no debates.
**3) If someone is scening, and you break it up, you are in the wrong. PERIOD.
**4) The Front bar is for socializing. Sex and scening IS ALLOWED however in ALL parts of the bar.
**5) The Back Bar is PRIMARILY for BDSM play and scening. The goal is not to have it overrun with OOC debates and arguments. So please try to respect those who are IC
**6) The Rear Bar is consentual on the whisper and OOC basis, that means that yes, someone can start what 'appears' to be a non-consentual scene with you, if you don't like it you can safeword IC'ly and they must stop. Or tell them in whispers IC or OOCLY to stop, and they MUST stop.
**7) Good scenes always -appear- non-consentual to those who are watching, that is what scening is about and what makes a good one.
**8) The Bathroom is a 'non-consentual' space. This means that safewords are IGNORED. You go in there, you get what you get. OOC Safewords STILL APPLY however. But don't go in there if you are not into that kind of thing. Furthermore read the sign in the Bathroom for more details.
**9) If a room has a sign in it, Read it! There may be special rules for that room. IGNORANCE of the rules is NOT an excuse.
**10) Punishment for most errors will be 1 week banishment. Repeated infractions will lead to a permanent ban. Severe infractions may lead directly to a permanent ban.
**11) SAFEWORDS MUST BE HONORED. If not I will talk to the wizards about banning you from the ENTIRE Muck! If you don't know what a safeword is, please find out before entering the bar.
**12) No BLOOD or violent stuff in the Front, Rear or Rooftop bars. No figthing no nasty physical stuff, no stranglation, no killing, no destruction of bar property.
**13) NO ANGST! This isn't a pity party, it's a BDSM bar!
**14) If you agree to follow the rules you need to set yourself see online rules for property In the format of @set me=read the rules online to get this format Someplaces will be locked to you if this property is not set! NEVER TELL ME YOU DID NOT READ THE RULES AS AN EXCUSE for misbehaving!
**15) No one under the age of 18 in Real Life is allowed in the Bar! Ever!
**16) Age Play is allowed in Club Syzygy only! Not in the Bar or Bar environs.
**17) The Leather Bar area is IC only! No OOC there please! People engaging in ANY ooc behavour will be swept, possibly without warning! Do/ not use the OOC speak or pose command there either.
**18) Power Idling will not be tolerated and is a bannable offense! (Power idling is using a trigger to make it look like you are not idling when in fact you are). Ignoring questions from the bouncers is considered proof of Power Idling.

**Sometimes I do monitor the bars, there is also a bouncing staff (type 'Bouncers' to get a list). There are also 'puppet' bouncers that can be played remotely.

**Remember: NO prudes! If you walk in and don't like what you see, walk out, they were here first! I reserve the right, ALL of them. Play nice or I -WILL- ban your ass. Your mileage may vary. Leave your ANGST at home And in the Bathroom, ENTER at your OWN risk! (please remove any dead bodies)

**-Banner Owner and Proprietor</tt>

[[Category:Tapestries locations|Lining, The]]

The Lining

2005-10-22T07:38:06Z

Banner: /* Bathroom */

{{inuse}}

'''The Lining''' is a Gay/Bi/Straight bar that was focused mostly on [[BDSM]] when it was built, which was the original focus of [[Tapestries MUCK]]. The original parts of the bar are based on a bar in Floral Park, NY, of the same name, that no longer exists, (A church sits there now).

== Overview ==
The Lining was constructed October 15th, 1996 and originally contained only the two bars and a bathroom. Over the years it has expanded with a hottub section, pool, a rooftop bar, and several other attractions. The bar is Adult themed, like the [[MUCK]], and the owner/builder takes great pains to see that things run well, having hired a manager and several bouncers to deal with things when he can not be present.

The Lining contains many firsts for Tapestries, several of which have been copied repeatedly (like the non-consent room), which the owner finds rather flattering.

== History ==
Back in 1996 most furs on Tapestries tended to congregate in the plaza, and there really were few places, if any, that furs tended to go to and hang out. The plaza at the time tended to be overly crowded and was drawing a fair amount of twinks and obnoxious bashers of many people's personal preferences.

So a friend asked if I would build a place for people to hang out, where those who were causing problems could easily be ejected without having to bother the wizards, and which would be harder to find not being at the main portal. On October 15th, 1996 The Lining offically opened its doors to the public, and has maintained a surprisingly high level of success ever since.

== Clientele ==
The Lining is a Gay/Straight/Bi friendly bar, and the owner and the hired staff will not tolerate anyone who discriminates against anyone due to their sexual preference.

== Atmosphere ==
The Lining is a BDSM bar, inline with the original theme of the Muck. It still sticks to this theme, though the main bar is somewhat mellower than it was when it was first opened. In this light The Lining features the first 'Non-Consent' room every allowed on Tapestries, the construction of which required a great deal of negotiation between the owner/founder of the bar, and White Wizard, in order to be sure that no rules were broken. It has become such a success that many other establishments have copied this feature.

=== Staff ===
The Lining originally had no staff beyond the owner/creator (Banner) for about the first six years of operation. This led to a large amount of work for the owner as there was a lot of policy that needed to be enforced. This was made easier by the help of a few friends, and several (at the time) unique features of the bar.

The front and rear bars, as well as a few other bar locations can be monitored by the owner and a select handful of people if there are complaints about a certain fur's behavior, or should other issues arise. Also the front Bartender, as well as the two Bouncers in the rear bar (the large Black Lion and the large Black Wolf), can be played remotely as well. This combined with the sweep and banish commands allowed the owner to police the bar rules.

=== Bouncers and Manager ===
As time progressed however, in order to maintain the bar's atmosphere and the owner's sanity, a recruitment drive for Bouncers took place. This was fairly successful and the bar currently employs a staff of part time bouncers who assist. Also the orginal group of friends have maintained their priviledges, though they are not on the offical bouncer list.

The Manager (Whoas) of the bar was hired when the owner himself could not devote the necessary time to running the bar, and that has worked out so well that he has been kept on.

=== Philosophy ===
The Bar is popular for several reasons. The theme and the people who hang out there are of course very important. Also important as well is the enforcement of the rules and the owner's personal commitment to an even and fair application of the rules to everyone. He plays no favorites and goes out of his way to treat all patrons the same, even if he has a personal dislike of some of those people.

This at times has been extremely hard, and very time consuming. Over the years there have been repeated attempts by different cliques to take over the bar and run others out. The amount of grief at times has been surprising for a game, and the reactions of furs when they find that in The Lining, you are actually held accountable for your actions (just like in an RL bar), has been educational.

The Bar's layout, the descriptions, the overall 'Karma', have been carefully designed even if it does not appear to be obvious. Some things have been added due to the owner's sense of humor (such as the April Fool's day changes). other things have been added to remember events that took place, or people who were once there: Sunhawk's perch, the waterline from when Kati flooded the bar. And then there is the Bar Wolf (Wolph) and the few odd secrets not mentioned here that you'll just have to find out for yourself.

== Layout ==

The original layout of the bar at the time of opening was as follows:

=== Entrance ===
The is the area of arrival for the Tport pad, and also contains the Bar's bulletin board. From here you can either go into the Bar, or the Alleyway. You can see here that the building is a very plain and austere concrete block with a heavy metal fire door as the entrance.

=== Front Bar ===
The front bar is more of a 'nice' place, almost like an 'old man's bar' of the type found in the northeast. Plush overstuff seats in booths with flormica tables. Food and drink are available here. This room is based exactly on the same room in the RL Lining.

=== Back Bar ===
The back bar is painted all in black, has some junk suspended from the ceilings, loud music, cougar waiters in heavy bondage, and naked vixen bartenders in slave collars. The music is constant, and sometimes loud, it's dark, and two very large bouncers patrol the bar. (Yes the bouncers are modeled after two friends). This room is based almost exactly on the RL lining.

=== Hallway ===
Just a hallway, though some folks do hang out in it. It's main purpose it to join the bar to the bathroom and the Gate.

=== Bathroom ===
Tapestries First non-consentual play space, one of several inovations in The Lining that has been copied repeated throughout the Muck. This room was inspired by several events, and one person. Names will be withheld to protect the guilty.
And yes, this room is based almost exactly on the RL Lining (the RL one didn't have the pipes, and was a bit smaller, otherwise the stains, etc, were all there.)

=== Alley ===
Just a place to play a little basketball, and hold the dumpster. The backdoor to the bar is here, as well as the entrance to the new underage club next door.

=== Gate ===
The gate isn't a room, but for a good many years was a locked barrier that you either had to find a way around, (there was a hidden one), get the combo from someone who knew it, or be on the lock list so you could pass through. The basement areas were originally a series of private play spaces for people who needed one, but in time the lock was taken off and the space was opened to the general bar public.

=== Landing ===
Again, just a place to pause. The entrance to the Office is here, as well as the Hot Tubs, and the stairs continue down to the Basement.

=== Office ===
My Office. Also my rooms and my Mate's rooms are linked off of here, along with some bar functional stuff. The Manager is often seem lounging about here as well.

=== Basement ===
It's pretty far down below the bar, so any noises here don't penetrate to the outside world, and vice versa.

==== North Dungeon ====
Off of the Basement, a standard rock hewn room with chains for restraining those in need of punishment.

==== East Dungeon ====
Off of the Basement, a sort of 'examination' room, with white washed walls, and examination table, and other assorted instruments of 'examination'.

==== Macro Room ====
Off of the Basement, this room is Huge!, and is magically done up to appear as if you're outside in a large open field, unless you're near the door or one of the walls.
Macro and Vore play tend to take place in this area.

=== Additions ===
The following rooms have been added over time, mainly due to requests from the patrons.

==== Leather Bar ====
This room was added to recapture more of the original BDSM play that went on in the bar in its early years. This is an IC only area.

==== Chill-Out Room ====
Also an IC only area, but as the name implies, for 'Chilling out'.

==== Boxing Room ====
A large Boxing Ring is in this room, and there is an attached locker room as well as a shower area off of that.

==== Hot Tub and Pool Area ====
This is a large area featuring a large public Hot Tub and Pool, modeled after those found in the Nexus on FurryMuck. There are also three private Hot Tub rooms with lockable doors for those wishing privacy.

==== Rooftop Bar ====
More of a relaxed area, for general chat and just hanging out. The BDSM theme of the bar is almost invisible here, and the open air bar has a nice view of the weather.

==== Viewing Area ====
This is off of the rooftop bar, and allows you to interact with the furs in the cage, without actually going into the cage.

==== Cage ====
It's a Cage. Careful going in, sometimes the door locks and you can't get out.

==== Voyeur Room ====
This series of new rooms is a recent addition, and depending on use may or may not survive. Performers in one room can be watched and heard by furs in another one. The performers may lock the door to keep out others, but have no idea who is watching.

=== Club Syzygy ===
Club Syzygy is an underage club built for ageplayers on the Muck, at the request of several Tapestries players. It was built next door to the bar, on bar property, which is why it is mentioned here under additions, but any discussion of it will talk place on its own page, which once written will be linked to from here.

== Rules ==
The rules for The Lining are presented here for reference. Putting a lock on the entries to the bar was not something the owner wanted to do, however he values fairness above all and without forcing people to read them, he was finding it hard to punish violaters. And at the time of the lock being implemented there were an unbeleivable amount of them.

Note that the rules presented here were current as of October 21, 2005. They may have changed since then.

<tt>
**Welcome to The Lining. This is a Gay/Bi/Straight BDSM Bar. It's the oldest bar on Tapestries, but first the RULES.
**1) If it is discovered that you did not read all of the rules, you will be banned. Permenantly. No excuses.
**2) Do not debate rules with the owner (Banner) or the Bouncers. You may bring up issues or request clarification via email. But no debates.
**3) If someone is scening, and you break it up, you are in the wrong. PERIOD.
**4) The Front bar is for socializing. Sex and scening IS ALLOWED however in ALL parts of the bar.
**5) The Back Bar is PRIMARILY for BDSM play and scening. The goal is not to have it overrun with OOC debates and arguments. So please try to respect those who are IC
**6) The Rear Bar is consentual on the whisper and OOC basis, that means that yes, someone can start what 'appears' to be a non-consentual scene with you, if you don't like it you can safeword IC'ly and they must stop. Or tell them in whispers IC or OOCLY to stop, and they MUST stop.
**7) Good scenes always -appear- non-consentual to those who are watching, that is what scening is about and what makes a good one.
**8) The Bathroom is a 'non-consentual' space. This means that safewords are IGNORED. You go in there, you get what you get. OOC Safewords STILL APPLY however. But don't go in there if you are not into that kind of thing. Furthermore read the sign in the Bathroom for more details.
**9) If a room has a sign in it, Read it! There may be special rules for that room. IGNORANCE of the rules is NOT an excuse.
**10) Punishment for most errors will be 1 week banishment. Repeated infractions will lead to a permanent ban. Severe infractions may lead directly to a permanent ban.
**11) SAFEWORDS MUST BE HONORED. If not I will talk to the wizards about banning you from the ENTIRE Muck! If you don't know what a safeword is, please find out before entering the bar.
**12) No BLOOD or violent stuff in the Front, Rear or Rooftop bars. No figthing no nasty physical stuff, no stranglation, no killing, no destruction of bar property.
**13) NO ANGST! This isn't a pity party, it's a BDSM bar!
**14) If you agree to follow the rules you need to set yourself see online rules for property In the format of @set me=read the rules online to get this format Someplaces will be locked to you if this property is not set! NEVER TELL ME YOU DID NOT READ THE RULES AS AN EXCUSE for misbehaving!
**15) No one under the age of 18 in Real Life is allowed in the Bar! Ever!
**16) Age Play is allowed in Club Syzygy only! Not in the Bar or Bar environs.
**17) The Leather Bar area is IC only! No OOC there please! People engaging in ANY ooc behavour will be swept, possibly without warning! Do/ not use the OOC speak or pose command there either.
**18) Power Idling will not be tolerated and is a bannable offense! (Power idling is using a trigger to make it look like you are not idling when in fact you are). Ignoring questions from the bouncers is considered proof of Power Idling.

**Sometimes I do monitor the bars, there is also a bouncing staff (type 'Bouncers' to get a list). There are also 'puppet' bouncers that can be played remotely.

**Remember: NO prudes! If you walk in and don't like what you see, walk out, they were here first! I reserve the right, ALL of them. Play nice or I -WILL- ban your ass. Your mileage may vary. Leave your ANGST at home And in the Bathroom, ENTER at your OWN risk! (please remove any dead bodies)

**-Banner Owner and Proprietor</tt>

[[Category:Tapestries locations|Lining, The]]

The Lining

2005-10-22T07:37:03Z

Banner: /* Back Bar */

{{inuse}}

'''The Lining''' is a Gay/Bi/Straight bar that was focused mostly on [[BDSM]] when it was built, which was the original focus of [[Tapestries MUCK]]. The original parts of the bar are based on a bar in Floral Park, NY, of the same name, that no longer exists, (A church sits there now).

== Overview ==
The Lining was constructed October 15th, 1996 and originally contained only the two bars and a bathroom. Over the years it has expanded with a hottub section, pool, a rooftop bar, and several other attractions. The bar is Adult themed, like the [[MUCK]], and the owner/builder takes great pains to see that things run well, having hired a manager and several bouncers to deal with things when he can not be present.

The Lining contains many firsts for Tapestries, several of which have been copied repeatedly (like the non-consent room), which the owner finds rather flattering.

== History ==
Back in 1996 most furs on Tapestries tended to congregate in the plaza, and there really were few places, if any, that furs tended to go to and hang out. The plaza at the time tended to be overly crowded and was drawing a fair amount of twinks and obnoxious bashers of many people's personal preferences.

So a friend asked if I would build a place for people to hang out, where those who were causing problems could easily be ejected without having to bother the wizards, and which would be harder to find not being at the main portal. On October 15th, 1996 The Lining offically opened its doors to the public, and has maintained a surprisingly high level of success ever since.

== Clientele ==
The Lining is a Gay/Straight/Bi friendly bar, and the owner and the hired staff will not tolerate anyone who discriminates against anyone due to their sexual preference.

== Atmosphere ==
The Lining is a BDSM bar, inline with the original theme of the Muck. It still sticks to this theme, though the main bar is somewhat mellower than it was when it was first opened. In this light The Lining features the first 'Non-Consent' room every allowed on Tapestries, the construction of which required a great deal of negotiation between the owner/founder of the bar, and White Wizard, in order to be sure that no rules were broken. It has become such a success that many other establishments have copied this feature.

=== Staff ===
The Lining originally had no staff beyond the owner/creator (Banner) for about the first six years of operation. This led to a large amount of work for the owner as there was a lot of policy that needed to be enforced. This was made easier by the help of a few friends, and several (at the time) unique features of the bar.

The front and rear bars, as well as a few other bar locations can be monitored by the owner and a select handful of people if there are complaints about a certain fur's behavior, or should other issues arise. Also the front Bartender, as well as the two Bouncers in the rear bar (the large Black Lion and the large Black Wolf), can be played remotely as well. This combined with the sweep and banish commands allowed the owner to police the bar rules.

=== Bouncers and Manager ===
As time progressed however, in order to maintain the bar's atmosphere and the owner's sanity, a recruitment drive for Bouncers took place. This was fairly successful and the bar currently employs a staff of part time bouncers who assist. Also the orginal group of friends have maintained their priviledges, though they are not on the offical bouncer list.

The Manager (Whoas) of the bar was hired when the owner himself could not devote the necessary time to running the bar, and that has worked out so well that he has been kept on.

=== Philosophy ===
The Bar is popular for several reasons. The theme and the people who hang out there are of course very important. Also important as well is the enforcement of the rules and the owner's personal commitment to an even and fair application of the rules to everyone. He plays no favorites and goes out of his way to treat all patrons the same, even if he has a personal dislike of some of those people.

This at times has been extremely hard, and very time consuming. Over the years there have been repeated attempts by different cliques to take over the bar and run others out. The amount of grief at times has been surprising for a game, and the reactions of furs when they find that in The Lining, you are actually held accountable for your actions (just like in an RL bar), has been educational.

The Bar's layout, the descriptions, the overall 'Karma', have been carefully designed even if it does not appear to be obvious. Some things have been added due to the owner's sense of humor (such as the April Fool's day changes). other things have been added to remember events that took place, or people who were once there: Sunhawk's perch, the waterline from when Kati flooded the bar. And then there is the Bar Wolf (Wolph) and the few odd secrets not mentioned here that you'll just have to find out for yourself.

== Layout ==

The original layout of the bar at the time of opening was as follows:

=== Entrance ===
The is the area of arrival for the Tport pad, and also contains the Bar's bulletin board. From here you can either go into the Bar, or the Alleyway. You can see here that the building is a very plain and austere concrete block with a heavy metal fire door as the entrance.

=== Front Bar ===
The front bar is more of a 'nice' place, almost like an 'old man's bar' of the type found in the northeast. Plush overstuff seats in booths with flormica tables. Food and drink are available here. This room is based exactly on the same room in the RL Lining.

=== Back Bar ===
The back bar is painted all in black, has some junk suspended from the ceilings, loud music, cougar waiters in heavy bondage, and naked vixen bartenders in slave collars. The music is constant, and sometimes loud, it's dark, and two very large bouncers patrol the bar. (Yes the bouncers are modeled after two friends). This room is based almost exactly on the RL lining.

=== Hallway ===
Just a hallway, though some folks do hang out in it. It's main purpose it to join the bar to the bathroom and the Gate.

=== Bathroom ===
Tapestries First non-consentual play space, one of several inovations in The Lining that has been copied repeated throughout the Muck. This room was inspired by several events, and one person. Names will be withheld to protect the guilty.

=== Alley ===
Just a place to play a little basketball, and hold the dumpster. The backdoor to the bar is here, as well as the entrance to the new underage club next door.

=== Gate ===
The gate isn't a room, but for a good many years was a locked barrier that you either had to find a way around, (there was a hidden one), get the combo from someone who knew it, or be on the lock list so you could pass through. The basement areas were originally a series of private play spaces for people who needed one, but in time the lock was taken off and the space was opened to the general bar public.

=== Landing ===
Again, just a place to pause. The entrance to the Office is here, as well as the Hot Tubs, and the stairs continue down to the Basement.

=== Office ===
My Office. Also my rooms and my Mate's rooms are linked off of here, along with some bar functional stuff. The Manager is often seem lounging about here as well.

=== Basement ===
It's pretty far down below the bar, so any noises here don't penetrate to the outside world, and vice versa.

==== North Dungeon ====
Off of the Basement, a standard rock hewn room with chains for restraining those in need of punishment.

==== East Dungeon ====
Off of the Basement, a sort of 'examination' room, with white washed walls, and examination table, and other assorted instruments of 'examination'.

==== Macro Room ====
Off of the Basement, this room is Huge!, and is magically done up to appear as if you're outside in a large open field, unless you're near the door or one of the walls.
Macro and Vore play tend to take place in this area.

=== Additions ===
The following rooms have been added over time, mainly due to requests from the patrons.

==== Leather Bar ====
This room was added to recapture more of the original BDSM play that went on in the bar in its early years. This is an IC only area.

==== Chill-Out Room ====
Also an IC only area, but as the name implies, for 'Chilling out'.

==== Boxing Room ====
A large Boxing Ring is in this room, and there is an attached locker room as well as a shower area off of that.

==== Hot Tub and Pool Area ====
This is a large area featuring a large public Hot Tub and Pool, modeled after those found in the Nexus on FurryMuck. There are also three private Hot Tub rooms with lockable doors for those wishing privacy.

==== Rooftop Bar ====
More of a relaxed area, for general chat and just hanging out. The BDSM theme of the bar is almost invisible here, and the open air bar has a nice view of the weather.

==== Viewing Area ====
This is off of the rooftop bar, and allows you to interact with the furs in the cage, without actually going into the cage.

==== Cage ====
It's a Cage. Careful going in, sometimes the door locks and you can't get out.

==== Voyeur Room ====
This series of new rooms is a recent addition, and depending on use may or may not survive. Performers in one room can be watched and heard by furs in another one. The performers may lock the door to keep out others, but have no idea who is watching.

=== Club Syzygy ===
Club Syzygy is an underage club built for ageplayers on the Muck, at the request of several Tapestries players. It was built next door to the bar, on bar property, which is why it is mentioned here under additions, but any discussion of it will talk place on its own page, which once written will be linked to from here.

== Rules ==
The rules for The Lining are presented here for reference. Putting a lock on the entries to the bar was not something the owner wanted to do, however he values fairness above all and without forcing people to read them, he was finding it hard to punish violaters. And at the time of the lock being implemented there were an unbeleivable amount of them.

Note that the rules presented here were current as of October 21, 2005. They may have changed since then.

<tt>
**Welcome to The Lining. This is a Gay/Bi/Straight BDSM Bar. It's the oldest bar on Tapestries, but first the RULES.
**1) If it is discovered that you did not read all of the rules, you will be banned. Permenantly. No excuses.
**2) Do not debate rules with the owner (Banner) or the Bouncers. You may bring up issues or request clarification via email. But no debates.
**3) If someone is scening, and you break it up, you are in the wrong. PERIOD.
**4) The Front bar is for socializing. Sex and scening IS ALLOWED however in ALL parts of the bar.
**5) The Back Bar is PRIMARILY for BDSM play and scening. The goal is not to have it overrun with OOC debates and arguments. So please try to respect those who are IC
**6) The Rear Bar is consentual on the whisper and OOC basis, that means that yes, someone can start what 'appears' to be a non-consentual scene with you, if you don't like it you can safeword IC'ly and they must stop. Or tell them in whispers IC or OOCLY to stop, and they MUST stop.
**7) Good scenes always -appear- non-consentual to those who are watching, that is what scening is about and what makes a good one.
**8) The Bathroom is a 'non-consentual' space. This means that safewords are IGNORED. You go in there, you get what you get. OOC Safewords STILL APPLY however. But don't go in there if you are not into that kind of thing. Furthermore read the sign in the Bathroom for more details.
**9) If a room has a sign in it, Read it! There may be special rules for that room. IGNORANCE of the rules is NOT an excuse.
**10) Punishment for most errors will be 1 week banishment. Repeated infractions will lead to a permanent ban. Severe infractions may lead directly to a permanent ban.
**11) SAFEWORDS MUST BE HONORED. If not I will talk to the wizards about banning you from the ENTIRE Muck! If you don't know what a safeword is, please find out before entering the bar.
**12) No BLOOD or violent stuff in the Front, Rear or Rooftop bars. No figthing no nasty physical stuff, no stranglation, no killing, no destruction of bar property.
**13) NO ANGST! This isn't a pity party, it's a BDSM bar!
**14) If you agree to follow the rules you need to set yourself see online rules for property In the format of @set me=read the rules online to get this format Someplaces will be locked to you if this property is not set! NEVER TELL ME YOU DID NOT READ THE RULES AS AN EXCUSE for misbehaving!
**15) No one under the age of 18 in Real Life is allowed in the Bar! Ever!
**16) Age Play is allowed in Club Syzygy only! Not in the Bar or Bar environs.
**17) The Leather Bar area is IC only! No OOC there please! People engaging in ANY ooc behavour will be swept, possibly without warning! Do/ not use the OOC speak or pose command there either.
**18) Power Idling will not be tolerated and is a bannable offense! (Power idling is using a trigger to make it look like you are not idling when in fact you are). Ignoring questions from the bouncers is considered proof of Power Idling.

**Sometimes I do monitor the bars, there is also a bouncing staff (type 'Bouncers' to get a list). There are also 'puppet' bouncers that can be played remotely.

**Remember: NO prudes! If you walk in and don't like what you see, walk out, they were here first! I reserve the right, ALL of them. Play nice or I -WILL- ban your ass. Your mileage may vary. Leave your ANGST at home And in the Bathroom, ENTER at your OWN risk! (please remove any dead bodies)

**-Banner Owner and Proprietor</tt>

[[Category:Tapestries locations|Lining, The]]

The Lining

2005-10-22T07:36:31Z

Banner: /* Front Bar */

{{inuse}}

'''The Lining''' is a Gay/Bi/Straight bar that was focused mostly on [[BDSM]] when it was built, which was the original focus of [[Tapestries MUCK]]. The original parts of the bar are based on a bar in Floral Park, NY, of the same name, that no longer exists, (A church sits there now).

== Overview ==
The Lining was constructed October 15th, 1996 and originally contained only the two bars and a bathroom. Over the years it has expanded with a hottub section, pool, a rooftop bar, and several other attractions. The bar is Adult themed, like the [[MUCK]], and the owner/builder takes great pains to see that things run well, having hired a manager and several bouncers to deal with things when he can not be present.

The Lining contains many firsts for Tapestries, several of which have been copied repeatedly (like the non-consent room), which the owner finds rather flattering.

== History ==
Back in 1996 most furs on Tapestries tended to congregate in the plaza, and there really were few places, if any, that furs tended to go to and hang out. The plaza at the time tended to be overly crowded and was drawing a fair amount of twinks and obnoxious bashers of many people's personal preferences.

So a friend asked if I would build a place for people to hang out, where those who were causing problems could easily be ejected without having to bother the wizards, and which would be harder to find not being at the main portal. On October 15th, 1996 The Lining offically opened its doors to the public, and has maintained a surprisingly high level of success ever since.

== Clientele ==
The Lining is a Gay/Straight/Bi friendly bar, and the owner and the hired staff will not tolerate anyone who discriminates against anyone due to their sexual preference.

== Atmosphere ==
The Lining is a BDSM bar, inline with the original theme of the Muck. It still sticks to this theme, though the main bar is somewhat mellower than it was when it was first opened. In this light The Lining features the first 'Non-Consent' room every allowed on Tapestries, the construction of which required a great deal of negotiation between the owner/founder of the bar, and White Wizard, in order to be sure that no rules were broken. It has become such a success that many other establishments have copied this feature.

=== Staff ===
The Lining originally had no staff beyond the owner/creator (Banner) for about the first six years of operation. This led to a large amount of work for the owner as there was a lot of policy that needed to be enforced. This was made easier by the help of a few friends, and several (at the time) unique features of the bar.

The front and rear bars, as well as a few other bar locations can be monitored by the owner and a select handful of people if there are complaints about a certain fur's behavior, or should other issues arise. Also the front Bartender, as well as the two Bouncers in the rear bar (the large Black Lion and the large Black Wolf), can be played remotely as well. This combined with the sweep and banish commands allowed the owner to police the bar rules.

=== Bouncers and Manager ===
As time progressed however, in order to maintain the bar's atmosphere and the owner's sanity, a recruitment drive for Bouncers took place. This was fairly successful and the bar currently employs a staff of part time bouncers who assist. Also the orginal group of friends have maintained their priviledges, though they are not on the offical bouncer list.

The Manager (Whoas) of the bar was hired when the owner himself could not devote the necessary time to running the bar, and that has worked out so well that he has been kept on.

=== Philosophy ===
The Bar is popular for several reasons. The theme and the people who hang out there are of course very important. Also important as well is the enforcement of the rules and the owner's personal commitment to an even and fair application of the rules to everyone. He plays no favorites and goes out of his way to treat all patrons the same, even if he has a personal dislike of some of those people.

This at times has been extremely hard, and very time consuming. Over the years there have been repeated attempts by different cliques to take over the bar and run others out. The amount of grief at times has been surprising for a game, and the reactions of furs when they find that in The Lining, you are actually held accountable for your actions (just like in an RL bar), has been educational.

The Bar's layout, the descriptions, the overall 'Karma', have been carefully designed even if it does not appear to be obvious. Some things have been added due to the owner's sense of humor (such as the April Fool's day changes). other things have been added to remember events that took place, or people who were once there: Sunhawk's perch, the waterline from when Kati flooded the bar. And then there is the Bar Wolf (Wolph) and the few odd secrets not mentioned here that you'll just have to find out for yourself.

== Layout ==

The original layout of the bar at the time of opening was as follows:

=== Entrance ===
The is the area of arrival for the Tport pad, and also contains the Bar's bulletin board. From here you can either go into the Bar, or the Alleyway. You can see here that the building is a very plain and austere concrete block with a heavy metal fire door as the entrance.

=== Front Bar ===
The front bar is more of a 'nice' place, almost like an 'old man's bar' of the type found in the northeast. Plush overstuff seats in booths with flormica tables. Food and drink are available here. This room is based exactly on the same room in the RL Lining.

=== Back Bar ===
The back bar is painted all in black, has some junk suspended from the ceilings, loud music, cougar waiters in heavy bondage, and naked vixen bartenders in slave collars. The music is constant, and sometimes loud, it's dark, and two very large bouncers patrol the bar. (Yes the bouncers are modeled after two friends).

=== Hallway ===
Just a hallway, though some folks do hang out in it. It's main purpose it to join the bar to the bathroom and the Gate.

=== Bathroom ===
Tapestries First non-consentual play space, one of several inovations in The Lining that has been copied repeated throughout the Muck. This room was inspired by several events, and one person. Names will be withheld to protect the guilty.

=== Alley ===
Just a place to play a little basketball, and hold the dumpster. The backdoor to the bar is here, as well as the entrance to the new underage club next door.

=== Gate ===
The gate isn't a room, but for a good many years was a locked barrier that you either had to find a way around, (there was a hidden one), get the combo from someone who knew it, or be on the lock list so you could pass through. The basement areas were originally a series of private play spaces for people who needed one, but in time the lock was taken off and the space was opened to the general bar public.

=== Landing ===
Again, just a place to pause. The entrance to the Office is here, as well as the Hot Tubs, and the stairs continue down to the Basement.

=== Office ===
My Office. Also my rooms and my Mate's rooms are linked off of here, along with some bar functional stuff. The Manager is often seem lounging about here as well.

=== Basement ===
It's pretty far down below the bar, so any noises here don't penetrate to the outside world, and vice versa.

==== North Dungeon ====
Off of the Basement, a standard rock hewn room with chains for restraining those in need of punishment.

==== East Dungeon ====
Off of the Basement, a sort of 'examination' room, with white washed walls, and examination table, and other assorted instruments of 'examination'.

==== Macro Room ====
Off of the Basement, this room is Huge!, and is magically done up to appear as if you're outside in a large open field, unless you're near the door or one of the walls.
Macro and Vore play tend to take place in this area.

=== Additions ===
The following rooms have been added over time, mainly due to requests from the patrons.

==== Leather Bar ====
This room was added to recapture more of the original BDSM play that went on in the bar in its early years. This is an IC only area.

==== Chill-Out Room ====
Also an IC only area, but as the name implies, for 'Chilling out'.

==== Boxing Room ====
A large Boxing Ring is in this room, and there is an attached locker room as well as a shower area off of that.

==== Hot Tub and Pool Area ====
This is a large area featuring a large public Hot Tub and Pool, modeled after those found in the Nexus on FurryMuck. There are also three private Hot Tub rooms with lockable doors for those wishing privacy.

==== Rooftop Bar ====
More of a relaxed area, for general chat and just hanging out. The BDSM theme of the bar is almost invisible here, and the open air bar has a nice view of the weather.

==== Viewing Area ====
This is off of the rooftop bar, and allows you to interact with the furs in the cage, without actually going into the cage.

==== Cage ====
It's a Cage. Careful going in, sometimes the door locks and you can't get out.

==== Voyeur Room ====
This series of new rooms is a recent addition, and depending on use may or may not survive. Performers in one room can be watched and heard by furs in another one. The performers may lock the door to keep out others, but have no idea who is watching.

=== Club Syzygy ===
Club Syzygy is an underage club built for ageplayers on the Muck, at the request of several Tapestries players. It was built next door to the bar, on bar property, which is why it is mentioned here under additions, but any discussion of it will talk place on its own page, which once written will be linked to from here.

== Rules ==
The rules for The Lining are presented here for reference. Putting a lock on the entries to the bar was not something the owner wanted to do, however he values fairness above all and without forcing people to read them, he was finding it hard to punish violaters. And at the time of the lock being implemented there were an unbeleivable amount of them.

Note that the rules presented here were current as of October 21, 2005. They may have changed since then.

<tt>
**Welcome to The Lining. This is a Gay/Bi/Straight BDSM Bar. It's the oldest bar on Tapestries, but first the RULES.
**1) If it is discovered that you did not read all of the rules, you will be banned. Permenantly. No excuses.
**2) Do not debate rules with the owner (Banner) or the Bouncers. You may bring up issues or request clarification via email. But no debates.
**3) If someone is scening, and you break it up, you are in the wrong. PERIOD.
**4) The Front bar is for socializing. Sex and scening IS ALLOWED however in ALL parts of the bar.
**5) The Back Bar is PRIMARILY for BDSM play and scening. The goal is not to have it overrun with OOC debates and arguments. So please try to respect those who are IC
**6) The Rear Bar is consentual on the whisper and OOC basis, that means that yes, someone can start what 'appears' to be a non-consentual scene with you, if you don't like it you can safeword IC'ly and they must stop. Or tell them in whispers IC or OOCLY to stop, and they MUST stop.
**7) Good scenes always -appear- non-consentual to those who are watching, that is what scening is about and what makes a good one.
**8) The Bathroom is a 'non-consentual' space. This means that safewords are IGNORED. You go in there, you get what you get. OOC Safewords STILL APPLY however. But don't go in there if you are not into that kind of thing. Furthermore read the sign in the Bathroom for more details.
**9) If a room has a sign in it, Read it! There may be special rules for that room. IGNORANCE of the rules is NOT an excuse.
**10) Punishment for most errors will be 1 week banishment. Repeated infractions will lead to a permanent ban. Severe infractions may lead directly to a permanent ban.
**11) SAFEWORDS MUST BE HONORED. If not I will talk to the wizards about banning you from the ENTIRE Muck! If you don't know what a safeword is, please find out before entering the bar.
**12) No BLOOD or violent stuff in the Front, Rear or Rooftop bars. No figthing no nasty physical stuff, no stranglation, no killing, no destruction of bar property.
**13) NO ANGST! This isn't a pity party, it's a BDSM bar!
**14) If you agree to follow the rules you need to set yourself see online rules for property In the format of @set me=read the rules online to get this format Someplaces will be locked to you if this property is not set! NEVER TELL ME YOU DID NOT READ THE RULES AS AN EXCUSE for misbehaving!
**15) No one under the age of 18 in Real Life is allowed in the Bar! Ever!
**16) Age Play is allowed in Club Syzygy only! Not in the Bar or Bar environs.
**17) The Leather Bar area is IC only! No OOC there please! People engaging in ANY ooc behavour will be swept, possibly without warning! Do/ not use the OOC speak or pose command there either.
**18) Power Idling will not be tolerated and is a bannable offense! (Power idling is using a trigger to make it look like you are not idling when in fact you are). Ignoring questions from the bouncers is considered proof of Power Idling.

**Sometimes I do monitor the bars, there is also a bouncing staff (type 'Bouncers' to get a list). There are also 'puppet' bouncers that can be played remotely.

**Remember: NO prudes! If you walk in and don't like what you see, walk out, they were here first! I reserve the right, ALL of them. Play nice or I -WILL- ban your ass. Your mileage may vary. Leave your ANGST at home And in the Bathroom, ENTER at your OWN risk! (please remove any dead bodies)

**-Banner Owner and Proprietor</tt>

[[Category:Tapestries locations|Lining, The]]

The Lining

2005-10-22T07:34:11Z

Banner: /* Philosophy */

{{inuse}}

'''The Lining''' is a Gay/Bi/Straight bar that was focused mostly on [[BDSM]] when it was built, which was the original focus of [[Tapestries MUCK]]. The original parts of the bar are based on a bar in Floral Park, NY, of the same name, that no longer exists, (A church sits there now).

== Overview ==
The Lining was constructed October 15th, 1996 and originally contained only the two bars and a bathroom. Over the years it has expanded with a hottub section, pool, a rooftop bar, and several other attractions. The bar is Adult themed, like the [[MUCK]], and the owner/builder takes great pains to see that things run well, having hired a manager and several bouncers to deal with things when he can not be present.

The Lining contains many firsts for Tapestries, several of which have been copied repeatedly (like the non-consent room), which the owner finds rather flattering.

== History ==
Back in 1996 most furs on Tapestries tended to congregate in the plaza, and there really were few places, if any, that furs tended to go to and hang out. The plaza at the time tended to be overly crowded and was drawing a fair amount of twinks and obnoxious bashers of many people's personal preferences.

So a friend asked if I would build a place for people to hang out, where those who were causing problems could easily be ejected without having to bother the wizards, and which would be harder to find not being at the main portal. On October 15th, 1996 The Lining offically opened its doors to the public, and has maintained a surprisingly high level of success ever since.

== Clientele ==
The Lining is a Gay/Straight/Bi friendly bar, and the owner and the hired staff will not tolerate anyone who discriminates against anyone due to their sexual preference.

== Atmosphere ==
The Lining is a BDSM bar, inline with the original theme of the Muck. It still sticks to this theme, though the main bar is somewhat mellower than it was when it was first opened. In this light The Lining features the first 'Non-Consent' room every allowed on Tapestries, the construction of which required a great deal of negotiation between the owner/founder of the bar, and White Wizard, in order to be sure that no rules were broken. It has become such a success that many other establishments have copied this feature.

=== Staff ===
The Lining originally had no staff beyond the owner/creator (Banner) for about the first six years of operation. This led to a large amount of work for the owner as there was a lot of policy that needed to be enforced. This was made easier by the help of a few friends, and several (at the time) unique features of the bar.

The front and rear bars, as well as a few other bar locations can be monitored by the owner and a select handful of people if there are complaints about a certain fur's behavior, or should other issues arise. Also the front Bartender, as well as the two Bouncers in the rear bar (the large Black Lion and the large Black Wolf), can be played remotely as well. This combined with the sweep and banish commands allowed the owner to police the bar rules.

=== Bouncers and Manager ===
As time progressed however, in order to maintain the bar's atmosphere and the owner's sanity, a recruitment drive for Bouncers took place. This was fairly successful and the bar currently employs a staff of part time bouncers who assist. Also the orginal group of friends have maintained their priviledges, though they are not on the offical bouncer list.

The Manager (Whoas) of the bar was hired when the owner himself could not devote the necessary time to running the bar, and that has worked out so well that he has been kept on.

=== Philosophy ===
The Bar is popular for several reasons. The theme and the people who hang out there are of course very important. Also important as well is the enforcement of the rules and the owner's personal commitment to an even and fair application of the rules to everyone. He plays no favorites and goes out of his way to treat all patrons the same, even if he has a personal dislike of some of those people.

This at times has been extremely hard, and very time consuming. Over the years there have been repeated attempts by different cliques to take over the bar and run others out. The amount of grief at times has been surprising for a game, and the reactions of furs when they find that in The Lining, you are actually held accountable for your actions (just like in an RL bar), has been educational.

The Bar's layout, the descriptions, the overall 'Karma', have been carefully designed even if it does not appear to be obvious. Some things have been added due to the owner's sense of humor (such as the April Fool's day changes). other things have been added to remember events that took place, or people who were once there: Sunhawk's perch, the waterline from when Kati flooded the bar. And then there is the Bar Wolf (Wolph) and the few odd secrets not mentioned here that you'll just have to find out for yourself.

== Layout ==

The original layout of the bar at the time of opening was as follows:

=== Entrance ===
The is the area of arrival for the Tport pad, and also contains the Bar's bulletin board. From here you can either go into the Bar, or the Alleyway. You can see here that the building is a very plain and austere concrete block with a heavy metal fire door as the entrance.

=== Front Bar ===
The front bar is more of a 'nice' place, almost like an 'old man's bar' of the type found in the northeast. Plush overstuff seats in booths with flormica tables. Food and drink are available here.

=== Back Bar ===
The back bar is painted all in black, has some junk suspended from the ceilings, loud music, cougar waiters in heavy bondage, and naked vixen bartenders in slave collars. The music is constant, and sometimes loud, it's dark, and two very large bouncers patrol the bar. (Yes the bouncers are modeled after two friends).

=== Hallway ===
Just a hallway, though some folks do hang out in it. It's main purpose it to join the bar to the bathroom and the Gate.

=== Bathroom ===
Tapestries First non-consentual play space, one of several inovations in The Lining that has been copied repeated throughout the Muck. This room was inspired by several events, and one person. Names will be withheld to protect the guilty.

=== Alley ===
Just a place to play a little basketball, and hold the dumpster. The backdoor to the bar is here, as well as the entrance to the new underage club next door.

=== Gate ===
The gate isn't a room, but for a good many years was a locked barrier that you either had to find a way around, (there was a hidden one), get the combo from someone who knew it, or be on the lock list so you could pass through. The basement areas were originally a series of private play spaces for people who needed one, but in time the lock was taken off and the space was opened to the general bar public.

=== Landing ===
Again, just a place to pause. The entrance to the Office is here, as well as the Hot Tubs, and the stairs continue down to the Basement.

=== Office ===
My Office. Also my rooms and my Mate's rooms are linked off of here, along with some bar functional stuff. The Manager is often seem lounging about here as well.

=== Basement ===
It's pretty far down below the bar, so any noises here don't penetrate to the outside world, and vice versa.

==== North Dungeon ====
Off of the Basement, a standard rock hewn room with chains for restraining those in need of punishment.

==== East Dungeon ====
Off of the Basement, a sort of 'examination' room, with white washed walls, and examination table, and other assorted instruments of 'examination'.

==== Macro Room ====
Off of the Basement, this room is Huge!, and is magically done up to appear as if you're outside in a large open field, unless you're near the door or one of the walls.
Macro and Vore play tend to take place in this area.

=== Additions ===
The following rooms have been added over time, mainly due to requests from the patrons.

==== Leather Bar ====
This room was added to recapture more of the original BDSM play that went on in the bar in its early years. This is an IC only area.

==== Chill-Out Room ====
Also an IC only area, but as the name implies, for 'Chilling out'.

==== Boxing Room ====
A large Boxing Ring is in this room, and there is an attached locker room as well as a shower area off of that.

==== Hot Tub and Pool Area ====
This is a large area featuring a large public Hot Tub and Pool, modeled after those found in the Nexus on FurryMuck. There are also three private Hot Tub rooms with lockable doors for those wishing privacy.

==== Rooftop Bar ====
More of a relaxed area, for general chat and just hanging out. The BDSM theme of the bar is almost invisible here, and the open air bar has a nice view of the weather.

==== Viewing Area ====
This is off of the rooftop bar, and allows you to interact with the furs in the cage, without actually going into the cage.

==== Cage ====
It's a Cage. Careful going in, sometimes the door locks and you can't get out.

==== Voyeur Room ====
This series of new rooms is a recent addition, and depending on use may or may not survive. Performers in one room can be watched and heard by furs in another one. The performers may lock the door to keep out others, but have no idea who is watching.

=== Club Syzygy ===
Club Syzygy is an underage club built for ageplayers on the Muck, at the request of several Tapestries players. It was built next door to the bar, on bar property, which is why it is mentioned here under additions, but any discussion of it will talk place on its own page, which once written will be linked to from here.

== Rules ==
The rules for The Lining are presented here for reference. Putting a lock on the entries to the bar was not something the owner wanted to do, however he values fairness above all and without forcing people to read them, he was finding it hard to punish violaters. And at the time of the lock being implemented there were an unbeleivable amount of them.

Note that the rules presented here were current as of October 21, 2005. They may have changed since then.

<tt>
**Welcome to The Lining. This is a Gay/Bi/Straight BDSM Bar. It's the oldest bar on Tapestries, but first the RULES.
**1) If it is discovered that you did not read all of the rules, you will be banned. Permenantly. No excuses.
**2) Do not debate rules with the owner (Banner) or the Bouncers. You may bring up issues or request clarification via email. But no debates.
**3) If someone is scening, and you break it up, you are in the wrong. PERIOD.
**4) The Front bar is for socializing. Sex and scening IS ALLOWED however in ALL parts of the bar.
**5) The Back Bar is PRIMARILY for BDSM play and scening. The goal is not to have it overrun with OOC debates and arguments. So please try to respect those who are IC
**6) The Rear Bar is consentual on the whisper and OOC basis, that means that yes, someone can start what 'appears' to be a non-consentual scene with you, if you don't like it you can safeword IC'ly and they must stop. Or tell them in whispers IC or OOCLY to stop, and they MUST stop.
**7) Good scenes always -appear- non-consentual to those who are watching, that is what scening is about and what makes a good one.
**8) The Bathroom is a 'non-consentual' space. This means that safewords are IGNORED. You go in there, you get what you get. OOC Safewords STILL APPLY however. But don't go in there if you are not into that kind of thing. Furthermore read the sign in the Bathroom for more details.
**9) If a room has a sign in it, Read it! There may be special rules for that room. IGNORANCE of the rules is NOT an excuse.
**10) Punishment for most errors will be 1 week banishment. Repeated infractions will lead to a permanent ban. Severe infractions may lead directly to a permanent ban.
**11) SAFEWORDS MUST BE HONORED. If not I will talk to the wizards about banning you from the ENTIRE Muck! If you don't know what a safeword is, please find out before entering the bar.
**12) No BLOOD or violent stuff in the Front, Rear or Rooftop bars. No figthing no nasty physical stuff, no stranglation, no killing, no destruction of bar property.
**13) NO ANGST! This isn't a pity party, it's a BDSM bar!
**14) If you agree to follow the rules you need to set yourself see online rules for property In the format of @set me=read the rules online to get this format Someplaces will be locked to you if this property is not set! NEVER TELL ME YOU DID NOT READ THE RULES AS AN EXCUSE for misbehaving!
**15) No one under the age of 18 in Real Life is allowed in the Bar! Ever!
**16) Age Play is allowed in Club Syzygy only! Not in the Bar or Bar environs.
**17) The Leather Bar area is IC only! No OOC there please! People engaging in ANY ooc behavour will be swept, possibly without warning! Do/ not use the OOC speak or pose command there either.
**18) Power Idling will not be tolerated and is a bannable offense! (Power idling is using a trigger to make it look like you are not idling when in fact you are). Ignoring questions from the bouncers is considered proof of Power Idling.

**Sometimes I do monitor the bars, there is also a bouncing staff (type 'Bouncers' to get a list). There are also 'puppet' bouncers that can be played remotely.

**Remember: NO prudes! If you walk in and don't like what you see, walk out, they were here first! I reserve the right, ALL of them. Play nice or I -WILL- ban your ass. Your mileage may vary. Leave your ANGST at home And in the Bathroom, ENTER at your OWN risk! (please remove any dead bodies)

**-Banner Owner and Proprietor</tt>

[[Category:Tapestries locations|Lining, The]]

The Lining

2005-10-22T07:30:31Z

Banner: /* Atmosphere */

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'''The Lining''' is a Gay/Bi/Straight bar that was focused mostly on [[BDSM]] when it was built, which was the original focus of [[Tapestries MUCK]]. The original parts of the bar are based on a bar in Floral Park, NY, of the same name, that no longer exists, (A church sits there now).

== Overview ==
The Lining was constructed October 15th, 1996 and originally contained only the two bars and a bathroom. Over the years it has expanded with a hottub section, pool, a rooftop bar, and several other attractions. The bar is Adult themed, like the [[MUCK]], and the owner/builder takes great pains to see that things run well, having hired a manager and several bouncers to deal with things when he can not be present.

The Lining contains many firsts for Tapestries, several of which have been copied repeatedly (like the non-consent room), which the owner finds rather flattering.

== History ==
Back in 1996 most furs on Tapestries tended to congregate in the plaza, and there really were few places, if any, that furs tended to go to and hang out. The plaza at the time tended to be overly crowded and was drawing a fair amount of twinks and obnoxious bashers of many people's personal preferences.

So a friend asked if I would build a place for people to hang out, where those who were causing problems could easily be ejected without having to bother the wizards, and which would be harder to find not being at the main portal. On October 15th, 1996 The Lining offically opened its doors to the public, and has maintained a surprisingly high level of success ever since.

== Clientele ==
The Lining is a Gay/Straight/Bi friendly bar, and the owner and the hired staff will not tolerate anyone who discriminates against anyone due to their sexual preference.

== Atmosphere ==
The Lining is a BDSM bar, inline with the original theme of the Muck. It still sticks to this theme, though the main bar is somewhat mellower than it was when it was first opened. In this light The Lining features the first 'Non-Consent' room every allowed on Tapestries, the construction of which required a great deal of negotiation between the owner/founder of the bar, and White Wizard, in order to be sure that no rules were broken. It has become such a success that many other establishments have copied this feature.

=== Staff ===
The Lining originally had no staff beyond the owner/creator (Banner) for about the first six years of operation. This led to a large amount of work for the owner as there was a lot of policy that needed to be enforced. This was made easier by the help of a few friends, and several (at the time) unique features of the bar.

The front and rear bars, as well as a few other bar locations can be monitored by the owner and a select handful of people if there are complaints about a certain fur's behavior, or should other issues arise. Also the front Bartender, as well as the two Bouncers in the rear bar (the large Black Lion and the large Black Wolf), can be played remotely as well. This combined with the sweep and banish commands allowed the owner to police the bar rules.

=== Bouncers and Manager ===
As time progressed however, in order to maintain the bar's atmosphere and the owner's sanity, a recruitment drive for Bouncers took place. This was fairly successful and the bar currently employs a staff of part time bouncers who assist. Also the orginal group of friends have maintained their priviledges, though they are not on the offical bouncer list.

The Manager (Whoas) of the bar was hired when the owner himself could not devote the necessary time to running the bar, and that has worked out so well that he has been kept on.

=== Philosophy ===
The Bar is popular for several reasons. The theme and the people who hang out there are of course very important. Also important as well is the enforcement of the rules and the owner's personal commitment to an even and fair application of the rules to everyone. He plays no favorites and goes out to treat all patrons the same, even if he has a personal dislike to some of those people.

This at times has been extremely hard, and very time consuming, over the years there have been repeated attempts by different cliques to take over the bar and run others out. The amount of grief at times has been surprising for a game, and the reactions of furs when they find that in The Lining, you are actually held accountable for your actions (just like in an RL bar), has been educational.

The Bar's layout, the descriptions, the overall 'Karma', have been carefully designed even if it does not appear to be obvious. Some things have been added due to the owner's sense of humor (such as the April Fool's day changes), other things to remember events that took place (Sunhawk's perch, the waterline from when Kati flooded the bar). And then there is the Bar Wolf (Wolph) and the few odd secrets not mentioned here.

== Layout ==

The original layout of the bar at the time of opening was as follows:

=== Entrance ===
The is the area of arrival for the Tport pad, and also contains the Bar's bulletin board. From here you can either go into the Bar, or the Alleyway. You can see here that the building is a very plain and austere concrete block with a heavy metal fire door as the entrance.

=== Front Bar ===
The front bar is more of a 'nice' place, almost like an 'old man's bar' of the type found in the northeast. Plush overstuff seats in booths with flormica tables. Food and drink are available here.

=== Back Bar ===
The back bar is painted all in black, has some junk suspended from the ceilings, loud music, cougar waiters in heavy bondage, and naked vixen bartenders in slave collars. The music is constant, and sometimes loud, it's dark, and two very large bouncers patrol the bar. (Yes the bouncers are modeled after two friends).

=== Hallway ===
Just a hallway, though some folks do hang out in it. It's main purpose it to join the bar to the bathroom and the Gate.

=== Bathroom ===
Tapestries First non-consentual play space, one of several inovations in The Lining that has been copied repeated throughout the Muck. This room was inspired by several events, and one person. Names will be withheld to protect the guilty.

=== Alley ===
Just a place to play a little basketball, and hold the dumpster. The backdoor to the bar is here, as well as the entrance to the new underage club next door.

=== Gate ===
The gate isn't a room, but for a good many years was a locked barrier that you either had to find a way around, (there was a hidden one), get the combo from someone who knew it, or be on the lock list so you could pass through. The basement areas were originally a series of private play spaces for people who needed one, but in time the lock was taken off and the space was opened to the general bar public.

=== Landing ===
Again, just a place to pause. The entrance to the Office is here, as well as the Hot Tubs, and the stairs continue down to the Basement.

=== Office ===
My Office. Also my rooms and my Mate's rooms are linked off of here, along with some bar functional stuff. The Manager is often seem lounging about here as well.

=== Basement ===
It's pretty far down below the bar, so any noises here don't penetrate to the outside world, and vice versa.

==== North Dungeon ====
Off of the Basement, a standard rock hewn room with chains for restraining those in need of punishment.

==== East Dungeon ====
Off of the Basement, a sort of 'examination' room, with white washed walls, and examination table, and other assorted instruments of 'examination'.

==== Macro Room ====
Off of the Basement, this room is Huge!, and is magically done up to appear as if you're outside in a large open field, unless you're near the door or one of the walls.
Macro and Vore play tend to take place in this area.

=== Additions ===
The following rooms have been added over time, mainly due to requests from the patrons.

==== Leather Bar ====
This room was added to recapture more of the original BDSM play that went on in the bar in its early years. This is an IC only area.

==== Chill-Out Room ====
Also an IC only area, but as the name implies, for 'Chilling out'.

==== Boxing Room ====
A large Boxing Ring is in this room, and there is an attached locker room as well as a shower area off of that.

==== Hot Tub and Pool Area ====
This is a large area featuring a large public Hot Tub and Pool, modeled after those found in the Nexus on FurryMuck. There are also three private Hot Tub rooms with lockable doors for those wishing privacy.

==== Rooftop Bar ====
More of a relaxed area, for general chat and just hanging out. The BDSM theme of the bar is almost invisible here, and the open air bar has a nice view of the weather.

==== Viewing Area ====
This is off of the rooftop bar, and allows you to interact with the furs in the cage, without actually going into the cage.

==== Cage ====
It's a Cage. Careful going in, sometimes the door locks and you can't get out.

==== Voyeur Room ====
This series of new rooms is a recent addition, and depending on use may or may not survive. Performers in one room can be watched and heard by furs in another one. The performers may lock the door to keep out others, but have no idea who is watching.

=== Club Syzygy ===
Club Syzygy is an underage club built for ageplayers on the Muck, at the request of several Tapestries players. It was built next door to the bar, on bar property, which is why it is mentioned here under additions, but any discussion of it will talk place on its own page, which once written will be linked to from here.

== Rules ==
The rules for The Lining are presented here for reference. Putting a lock on the entries to the bar was not something the owner wanted to do, however he values fairness above all and without forcing people to read them, he was finding it hard to punish violaters. And at the time of the lock being implemented there were an unbeleivable amount of them.

Note that the rules presented here were current as of October 21, 2005. They may have changed since then.

<tt>
**Welcome to The Lining. This is a Gay/Bi/Straight BDSM Bar. It's the oldest bar on Tapestries, but first the RULES.
**1) If it is discovered that you did not read all of the rules, you will be banned. Permenantly. No excuses.
**2) Do not debate rules with the owner (Banner) or the Bouncers. You may bring up issues or request clarification via email. But no debates.
**3) If someone is scening, and you break it up, you are in the wrong. PERIOD.
**4) The Front bar is for socializing. Sex and scening IS ALLOWED however in ALL parts of the bar.
**5) The Back Bar is PRIMARILY for BDSM play and scening. The goal is not to have it overrun with OOC debates and arguments. So please try to respect those who are IC
**6) The Rear Bar is consentual on the whisper and OOC basis, that means that yes, someone can start what 'appears' to be a non-consentual scene with you, if you don't like it you can safeword IC'ly and they must stop. Or tell them in whispers IC or OOCLY to stop, and they MUST stop.
**7) Good scenes always -appear- non-consentual to those who are watching, that is what scening is about and what makes a good one.
**8) The Bathroom is a 'non-consentual' space. This means that safewords are IGNORED. You go in there, you get what you get. OOC Safewords STILL APPLY however. But don't go in there if you are not into that kind of thing. Furthermore read the sign in the Bathroom for more details.
**9) If a room has a sign in it, Read it! There may be special rules for that room. IGNORANCE of the rules is NOT an excuse.
**10) Punishment for most errors will be 1 week banishment. Repeated infractions will lead to a permanent ban. Severe infractions may lead directly to a permanent ban.
**11) SAFEWORDS MUST BE HONORED. If not I will talk to the wizards about banning you from the ENTIRE Muck! If you don't know what a safeword is, please find out before entering the bar.
**12) No BLOOD or violent stuff in the Front, Rear or Rooftop bars. No figthing no nasty physical stuff, no stranglation, no killing, no destruction of bar property.
**13) NO ANGST! This isn't a pity party, it's a BDSM bar!
**14) If you agree to follow the rules you need to set yourself see online rules for property In the format of @set me=read the rules online to get this format Someplaces will be locked to you if this property is not set! NEVER TELL ME YOU DID NOT READ THE RULES AS AN EXCUSE for misbehaving!
**15) No one under the age of 18 in Real Life is allowed in the Bar! Ever!
**16) Age Play is allowed in Club Syzygy only! Not in the Bar or Bar environs.
**17) The Leather Bar area is IC only! No OOC there please! People engaging in ANY ooc behavour will be swept, possibly without warning! Do/ not use the OOC speak or pose command there either.
**18) Power Idling will not be tolerated and is a bannable offense! (Power idling is using a trigger to make it look like you are not idling when in fact you are). Ignoring questions from the bouncers is considered proof of Power Idling.

**Sometimes I do monitor the bars, there is also a bouncing staff (type 'Bouncers' to get a list). There are also 'puppet' bouncers that can be played remotely.

**Remember: NO prudes! If you walk in and don't like what you see, walk out, they were here first! I reserve the right, ALL of them. Play nice or I -WILL- ban your ass. Your mileage may vary. Leave your ANGST at home And in the Bathroom, ENTER at your OWN risk! (please remove any dead bodies)

**-Banner Owner and Proprietor</tt>

[[Category:Tapestries locations|Lining, The]]

The Lining

2005-10-22T06:26:33Z

Banner:

The Lining

2005-10-22T06:24:47Z

Banner: /* Layout */

The Lining

2005-10-22T06:22:03Z

Banner: /* Layout */

The Lining

2005-10-22T06:13:20Z

Banner:

The Lining

2005-10-22T06:12:22Z

Banner: /* Rules */