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FA: United

2020-12-02T23:32:12Z

Bennie: Typo

{{Infobox convention
| name = Fur Affinity: United<br>(FA: United)
| logo = [[File:FAUnitedlogo.png|200px]]
| subject = Furry
| location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[wikipedia:Virginia|Virginia]], [[wikipedia:United States|United States]]}}
| url = http://www.faunited.org
| status = Ongoing
| first = August 10-12th, 2007
| final =
| organizers = [[Northeast Anthropomorphic Association]]
| resources = {{con resources|Fur Affinity: United!}}
}}
{{FAUnited}}
'''Fur Affinity: United''' (also known as '''FA: United''' or '''FA:U''' and briefly known as '''Unleashed!''') was a [[furry]] [[convention]] held in [[Wikipedia:Virginia|Virginia]], USA. "United" was chosen as the convention's title to reflect [[Fur Affinity]] and the [[Northeast Anthropomorphic Association]]'s goal to help strengthen the Furry community's bond.

The convention focused on live music and entertainment, hosting rock bands such as the [http://www.myspace.com/gayblades Gay Blades] during the convention.

==History==

=== Attendance and themes ===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Convention
! scope="col" | Attendance
! scope="col" | % change
! scope="col" | Fursuiters
! scope="col" | % change
! scope="col" | Theme
|-
| 2007
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FA: United 2007]]
| 310
| N/A
| 25
| N/A
| None
|-
| 2008
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FA: United 2008]]
| 381
| +22.9%
| 26
| +4%
| The Power of Rock
|-
| 2010
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FA: United 3]]
| 510
| +33.9%
| 76
| +192.3%
| Gamers United
|-
| 2011
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FA: United 4]]
| 531
| +4.03%
| No data available
| N/A
| Dawn of the Apocalypse
|-
| 2012
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FA: United 5]]
| 629
| +16.89%
| No data available
| N/A
| Furry Mafia
|-
| 2013
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FA: United 6]]
| 647
| +2.82%
| 121
| +45.69%
| Applied Sciences
|-
| 2014
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FA: United 7]]
| 707
| +8.86%
| 142
| +15.97%
| Monster Island
|-
| 2015
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FAU 2015]]
| 658
| -6.93%
| 89
| -37.32%
| Fandoms United
|-
| 2016
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FAU 2016]]
| 539
| -18.09%
| 123
| +38.02%
| Masquerade of Beasts
|-
|-
| 2017
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FA United 2017]]
| 515
| -4.45%
| 114
| -7.32%
| Middle Ages
|-
|-
| 2018
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FA United 2018]]
| 528
| +2.52%
| No data available
| N/A
| Uncover the Unknown
|-
|-
| 2019
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FA United 2019]]
| 558
| +5.68%
| No data available
| N/A
| Unearthed
|-
|}

===FA: United===
[[Image:Faushirt.jpg|right|thumb|280px|Fender on the back of the FA: United 2007 shirt, drawn by Sapphire. The front design was created by Thazumi.]]

Headed by [[Shy Matsi]], the [[Northeast Anthropomorphic Association]] (a non-profit 501(c)7 based in New Jersey) partnered with [[Fur Affinity]] began planning for a new convention in the New Jersey region in 2005 following [[Anthrocon]]'s announced move from Philadelphia, PA to Pittsburgh.

The convention was held August 10-12th, 2007 at the Ramada Newark Airport International (now Wyndham Garden Hotel Newark Airport) in [[Wikipedia:Newark, New Jersey|Newark, New Jersey]].<ref>[http://faunited.org/home/hotel/ Hotel Information - Ramada Inn, Elizabeth NJ], posted on 4 Nov 2006 at the FA: United! forum</ref>.

* Attendance: 310
* Fursuit parade count: 25
* Guests of Honor: [[Blotch]] and [[Roxikat]]
* [[Charity]]: $1,600<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/faunited/10782.html Thanks For an Awesome Time!], posted on 16 Aug 2007 on the FA: United Livejournal</ref> to the [http://www.lakotawolf.com Lakota Wolf Preserve]<ref>[http://faunited.org/conforum/viewtopic.php?t=35 In Which a Charity Is Announced (and other February News)], posted on 22 Feb 2007 at the FA: United! forum</ref>
* Featured bands: [http://www.myspace.com/gayblades The Gay Blades], [http://www.sikamorrooney.com/ Sikamor Rooney], Zsa Zsa Gabortion and the Back Alley McBeals (led by staff member [[Sox Pup]])

Notes:

* More "founding member" sponsorships were purchased than regular sponsorships. "Founding Members" received a free, limited-edition "Fur Affinity" USB flash drive.
* [[Cake]] was the first active fursuit at FA: United.
* The con bag handed out at registration contained "FA Bucks," gift certificates which could be redeemed in the Dealer's Room or convention store for cash.
* All bands performed for free on the condition drinks would be on the house. {{fact}}

=== 2009 ===

Due to financial issues, partly because of the ongoing [[Wikipedia:Financial crisis of 2007–2010|economic recession]], a standard size convention would not be feasible. This was to be compromised, however, with a "weekend party/cook out with music, booze and more" [[furmeet]] (which was considerably cheaper), to be held at the Pine Creek Miniature Golf course in [[Wikipedia:Ringoes, New Jersey|Ringoes, NJ]]. This was given the codename "FA: United 2.5" to bridge the gap between FAU2 and 3. But thanks to unfavorable weather conditions, scheduling problems, and disagreements FA: United 2.5 ultimately did not get off the ground, and thus 2009 was left without any organized activity for FA:U.

=== 2016 Move ===

The convention moved from its home in North New Jersey to North Virginia, due to Dragoneer moving to the Northern Virginia area.<ref>[http://faunited.org "FA United Homepage"] "FAU has moved" Section. Dated February 8, 2016. Retrieved April 29, 2016.</ref>

=== Cancellation ===

On December 2, 2020, citing pressures from the Covid-19 pandemic, Dragoneer tweeted a message "formally announcing FA United is closing its doors."<ref>[https://twitter.com/faunited/status/1334247167918268418?s=28 "Twitter Announcement"]</ref>

The webpage of FA:U has been configured to display this announcement as well.<ref>[http://faunited.org "FA United Homepage"] Retrieved December 2, 2020.</ref>

== Organization ==
In recent{{when}} years the convention has shifted from being operated by FA United LLC (A [[Wikipedia:Limited liability company|limited liability company]] in the state of New Jersey (filing no. 0600336301)) to being operated by [[Fur Affinity|Ferrox Art LLC]], who owns and hosts Fur Affinity. This change has been reflected on the convention's website<ref>http://www.faunited.org/about.html</ref> and legal forms<ref>http://www.faunited.org/consent_form.pdf</ref>.

== References ==
<references/>

== See also ==
* [[:Category:FA: United guests of honor]]

== External links ==

* [http://www.faunited.org/ Official Website]
* [https://twitter.com/faunited FA: United! official Twitter page]
* [https://community.livejournal.com/faunited/ FA: United! official community] on [[LiveJournal]]
* [https://www.furaffinity.net/user/faunited FA: United] on [[Fur Affinity]]

{{Fur Affinity topics}}
{{Conventions}}
[[Category:Conventions]]
[[Category:Virginia]]
[[Category:2007 births]]

[[pl:FA: United]]
[[it:FA: United]]

FA: United

2020-12-02T23:31:38Z

Bennie: Moving summary to past-tense.

{{Infobox convention
| name = Fur Affinity: United<br>(FA: United)
| logo = [[File:FAUnitedlogo.png|200px]]
| subject = Furry
| location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[wikipedia:Virginia|Virginia]], [[wikipedia:United States|United States]]}}
| url = http://www.faunited.org
| status = Ongoing
| first = August 10-12th, 2007
| final =
| organizers = [[Northeast Anthropomorphic Association]]
| resources = {{con resources|Fur Affinity: United!}}
}}
{{FAUnited}}
'''Fur Affinity: United''' (also known as '''FA: United''' or '''FA:U''' and briefly known as '''Unleashed!''') was a [[furry]] [[convention]] held in [[Wikipedia:Virginia|Virginia]], USA. "United" was chosen as the convention's title to reflect [[Fur Affinity]] and the [[Northeast Anthropomorphic Association]]'s goal to help strengthen the Furry community's bond.

The convention focused on live music and entertainment, hosting rock bands such as the [http://www.myspace.com/gayblades Gay Blades] during the convention.

==History==

=== Attendance and themes ===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Convention
! scope="col" | Attendance
! scope="col" | % change
! scope="col" | Fursuiters
! scope="col" | % change
! scope="col" | Theme
|-
| 2007
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FA: United 2007]]
| 310
| N/A
| 25
| N/A
| None
|-
| 2008
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FA: United 2008]]
| 381
| +22.9%
| 26
| +4%
| The Power of Rock
|-
| 2010
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FA: United 3]]
| 510
| +33.9%
| 76
| +192.3%
| Gamers United
|-
| 2011
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FA: United 4]]
| 531
| +4.03%
| No data available
| N/A
| Dawn of the Apocalypse
|-
| 2012
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FA: United 5]]
| 629
| +16.89%
| No data available
| N/A
| Furry Mafia
|-
| 2013
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FA: United 6]]
| 647
| +2.82%
| 121
| +45.69%
| Applied Sciences
|-
| 2014
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FA: United 7]]
| 707
| +8.86%
| 142
| +15.97%
| Monster Island
|-
| 2015
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FAU 2015]]
| 658
| -6.93%
| 89
| -37.32%
| Fandoms United
|-
| 2016
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FAU 2016]]
| 539
| -18.09%
| 123
| +38.02%
| Masquerade of Beasts
|-
|-
| 2017
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FA United 2017]]
| 515
| -4.45%
| 114
| -7.32%
| Middle Ages
|-
|-
| 2018
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FA United 2018]]
| 528
| +2.52%
| No data available
| N/A
| Uncover the Unknown
|-
|-
| 2019
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FA United 2019]]
| 558
| +5.68%
| No data available
| N/A
| Unearthed
|-
|}

===FA: United===
[[Image:Faushirt.jpg|right|thumb|280px|Fender on the back of the FA: United 2007 shirt, drawn by Sapphire. The front design was created by Thazumi.]]

Headed by [[Shy Matsi]], the [[Northeast Anthropomorphic Association]] (a non-profit 501(c)7 based in New Jersey) partnered with [[Fur Affinity]] began planning for a new convention in the New Jersey region in 2005 following [[Anthrocon]]'s announced move from Philadelphia, PA to Pittsburgh.

The convention was held August 10-12th, 2007 at the Ramada Newark Airport International (now Wyndham Garden Hotel Newark Airport) in [[Wikipedia:Newark, New Jersey|Newark, New Jersey]].<ref>[http://faunited.org/home/hotel/ Hotel Information - Ramada Inn, Elizabeth NJ], posted on 4 Nov 2006 at the FA: United! forum</ref>.

* Attendance: 310
* Fursuit parade count: 25
* Guests of Honor: [[Blotch]] and [[Roxikat]]
* [[Charity]]: $1,600<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/faunited/10782.html Thanks For an Awesome Time!], posted on 16 Aug 2007 on the FA: United Livejournal</ref> to the [http://www.lakotawolf.com Lakota Wolf Preserve]<ref>[http://faunited.org/conforum/viewtopic.php?t=35 In Which a Charity Is Announced (and other February News)], posted on 22 Feb 2007 at the FA: United! forum</ref>
* Featured bands: [http://www.myspace.com/gayblades The Gay Blades], [http://www.sikamorrooney.com/ Sikamor Rooney], Zsa Zsa Gabortion and the Back Alley McBeals (led by staff member [[Sox Pup]])

Notes:

* More "founding member" sponsorships were purchased than regular sponsorships. "Founding Members" received a free, limited-edition "Fur Affinity" USB flash drive.
* [[Cake]] was the first active fursuit at FA: United.
* The con bag handed out at registration contained "FA Bucks," gift certificates which could be redeemed in the Dealer's Room or convention store for cash.
* All bands performed for free on the condition drinks would be on the house. {{fact}}

=== 2009 ===

Due to financial issues, partly because of the ongoing [[Wikipedia:Financial crisis of 2007–2010|economic recession]], a standard size convention would not be feasible. This was to be compromised, however, with a "weekend party/cook out with music, booze and more" [[furmeet]] (which was considerably cheaper), to be held at the Pine Creek Miniature Golf course in [[Wikipedia:Ringoes, New Jersey|Ringoes, NJ]]. This was given the codename "FA: United 2.5" to bridge the gap between FAU2 and 3. But thanks to unfavorable weather conditions, scheduling problems, and disagreements FA: United 2.5 ultimately did not get off the ground, and thus 2009 was left without any organized activity for FA:U.

=== 2016 Move ===

The convention moved from its home in North New Jersey to North Virginia, due to Dragoneer moving to the Northern Virginia area.<ref>[http://faunited.org "FA United Homepage"] "FAU has moved" Section. Dated February 8, 2016. Retrieved April 29, 2016.</ref>

=== Cancellation ===

On December 2, 2020, citing pressures from the Covid-19 pandemic, Dragoneer tweeted a message "formally announcing FA United is closing its doors."<re>[https://twitter.com/faunited/status/1334247167918268418?s=28 "Twitter Announcement"]</ref>

The webpage of FA:U has been configured to display this announcement as well.<ref>[http://faunited.org "FA United Homepage"] Retrieved December 2, 2020.</ref>

== Organization ==
In recent{{when}} years the convention has shifted from being operated by FA United LLC (A [[Wikipedia:Limited liability company|limited liability company]] in the state of New Jersey (filing no. 0600336301)) to being operated by [[Fur Affinity|Ferrox Art LLC]], who owns and hosts Fur Affinity. This change has been reflected on the convention's website<ref>http://www.faunited.org/about.html</ref> and legal forms<ref>http://www.faunited.org/consent_form.pdf</ref>.

== References ==
<references/>

== See also ==
* [[:Category:FA: United guests of honor]]

== External links ==

* [http://www.faunited.org/ Official Website]
* [https://twitter.com/faunited FA: United! official Twitter page]
* [https://community.livejournal.com/faunited/ FA: United! official community] on [[LiveJournal]]
* [https://www.furaffinity.net/user/faunited FA: United] on [[Fur Affinity]]

{{Fur Affinity topics}}
{{Conventions}}
[[Category:Conventions]]
[[Category:Virginia]]
[[Category:2007 births]]

[[pl:FA: United]]
[[it:FA: United]]

FA: United

2020-12-02T23:30:58Z

Bennie: Announcement that FA:U is ending.

{{Infobox convention
| name = Fur Affinity: United<br>(FA: United)
| logo = [[File:FAUnitedlogo.png|200px]]
| subject = Furry
| location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[wikipedia:Virginia|Virginia]], [[wikipedia:United States|United States]]}}
| url = http://www.faunited.org
| status = Ongoing
| first = August 10-12th, 2007
| final =
| organizers = [[Northeast Anthropomorphic Association]]
| resources = {{con resources|Fur Affinity: United!}}
}}
{{FAUnited}}
'''Fur Affinity: United''' (also known as '''FA: United''' or '''FA:U''' and briefly known as '''Unleashed!''') is a [[furry]] [[convention]] held in [[Wikipedia:Virginia|Virginia]], USA. "United" was chosen as the convention's title to reflect [[Fur Affinity]] and the [[Northeast Anthropomorphic Association]]'s goal to help strengthen the Furry community's bond.

The convention focuses on live music and entertainment, hosting rock bands such as the [http://www.myspace.com/gayblades Gay Blades] during the convention.

==History==

=== Attendance and themes ===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Convention
! scope="col" | Attendance
! scope="col" | % change
! scope="col" | Fursuiters
! scope="col" | % change
! scope="col" | Theme
|-
| 2007
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FA: United 2007]]
| 310
| N/A
| 25
| N/A
| None
|-
| 2008
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FA: United 2008]]
| 381
| +22.9%
| 26
| +4%
| The Power of Rock
|-
| 2010
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FA: United 3]]
| 510
| +33.9%
| 76
| +192.3%
| Gamers United
|-
| 2011
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FA: United 4]]
| 531
| +4.03%
| No data available
| N/A
| Dawn of the Apocalypse
|-
| 2012
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FA: United 5]]
| 629
| +16.89%
| No data available
| N/A
| Furry Mafia
|-
| 2013
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FA: United 6]]
| 647
| +2.82%
| 121
| +45.69%
| Applied Sciences
|-
| 2014
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FA: United 7]]
| 707
| +8.86%
| 142
| +15.97%
| Monster Island
|-
| 2015
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FAU 2015]]
| 658
| -6.93%
| 89
| -37.32%
| Fandoms United
|-
| 2016
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FAU 2016]]
| 539
| -18.09%
| 123
| +38.02%
| Masquerade of Beasts
|-
|-
| 2017
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FA United 2017]]
| 515
| -4.45%
| 114
| -7.32%
| Middle Ages
|-
|-
| 2018
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FA United 2018]]
| 528
| +2.52%
| No data available
| N/A
| Uncover the Unknown
|-
|-
| 2019
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FA United 2019]]
| 558
| +5.68%
| No data available
| N/A
| Unearthed
|-
|}

===FA: United===
[[Image:Faushirt.jpg|right|thumb|280px|Fender on the back of the FA: United 2007 shirt, drawn by Sapphire. The front design was created by Thazumi.]]

Headed by [[Shy Matsi]], the [[Northeast Anthropomorphic Association]] (a non-profit 501(c)7 based in New Jersey) partnered with [[Fur Affinity]] began planning for a new convention in the New Jersey region in 2005 following [[Anthrocon]]'s announced move from Philadelphia, PA to Pittsburgh.

The convention was held August 10-12th, 2007 at the Ramada Newark Airport International (now Wyndham Garden Hotel Newark Airport) in [[Wikipedia:Newark, New Jersey|Newark, New Jersey]].<ref>[http://faunited.org/home/hotel/ Hotel Information - Ramada Inn, Elizabeth NJ], posted on 4 Nov 2006 at the FA: United! forum</ref>.

* Attendance: 310
* Fursuit parade count: 25
* Guests of Honor: [[Blotch]] and [[Roxikat]]
* [[Charity]]: $1,600<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/faunited/10782.html Thanks For an Awesome Time!], posted on 16 Aug 2007 on the FA: United Livejournal</ref> to the [http://www.lakotawolf.com Lakota Wolf Preserve]<ref>[http://faunited.org/conforum/viewtopic.php?t=35 In Which a Charity Is Announced (and other February News)], posted on 22 Feb 2007 at the FA: United! forum</ref>
* Featured bands: [http://www.myspace.com/gayblades The Gay Blades], [http://www.sikamorrooney.com/ Sikamor Rooney], Zsa Zsa Gabortion and the Back Alley McBeals (led by staff member [[Sox Pup]])

Notes:

* More "founding member" sponsorships were purchased than regular sponsorships. "Founding Members" received a free, limited-edition "Fur Affinity" USB flash drive.
* [[Cake]] was the first active fursuit at FA: United.
* The con bag handed out at registration contained "FA Bucks," gift certificates which could be redeemed in the Dealer's Room or convention store for cash.
* All bands performed for free on the condition drinks would be on the house. {{fact}}

=== 2009 ===

Due to financial issues, partly because of the ongoing [[Wikipedia:Financial crisis of 2007–2010|economic recession]], a standard size convention would not be feasible. This was to be compromised, however, with a "weekend party/cook out with music, booze and more" [[furmeet]] (which was considerably cheaper), to be held at the Pine Creek Miniature Golf course in [[Wikipedia:Ringoes, New Jersey|Ringoes, NJ]]. This was given the codename "FA: United 2.5" to bridge the gap between FAU2 and 3. But thanks to unfavorable weather conditions, scheduling problems, and disagreements FA: United 2.5 ultimately did not get off the ground, and thus 2009 was left without any organized activity for FA:U.

=== 2016 Move ===

The convention moved from its home in North New Jersey to North Virginia, due to Dragoneer moving to the Northern Virginia area.<ref>[http://faunited.org "FA United Homepage"] "FAU has moved" Section. Dated February 8, 2016. Retrieved April 29, 2016.</ref>

=== Cancellation ===

On December 2, 2020, citing pressures from the Covid-19 pandemic, Dragoneer tweeted a message "formally announcing FA United is closing its doors."<re>[https://twitter.com/faunited/status/1334247167918268418?s=28 "Twitter Announcement"]</ref>

The webpage of FA:U has been configured to display this announcement as well.<ref>[http://faunited.org "FA United Homepage"] Retrieved December 2, 2020.</ref>

== Organization ==
In recent{{when}} years the convention has shifted from being operated by FA United LLC (A [[Wikipedia:Limited liability company|limited liability company]] in the state of New Jersey (filing no. 0600336301)) to being operated by [[Fur Affinity|Ferrox Art LLC]], who owns and hosts Fur Affinity. This change has been reflected on the convention's website<ref>http://www.faunited.org/about.html</ref> and legal forms<ref>http://www.faunited.org/consent_form.pdf</ref>.

== References ==
<references/>

== See also ==
* [[:Category:FA: United guests of honor]]

== External links ==

* [http://www.faunited.org/ Official Website]
* [https://twitter.com/faunited FA: United! official Twitter page]
* [https://community.livejournal.com/faunited/ FA: United! official community] on [[LiveJournal]]
* [https://www.furaffinity.net/user/faunited FA: United] on [[Fur Affinity]]

{{Fur Affinity topics}}
{{Conventions}}
[[Category:Conventions]]
[[Category:Virginia]]
[[Category:2007 births]]

[[pl:FA: United]]
[[it:FA: United]]

Anthrocon

2019-12-31T21:28:17Z

Bennie: Updating with the current list from the Anthrocon website. Several board members have retired (Rigel, Xydexx & Giza) and others have taken their positions.

{{copyedit}}
{{Infobox convention
|name = Anthrocon
|logo = [[File:Anthrocon.gif|225px]]
|subject = Furry
|location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[Wikipedia:Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania|Pittsburgh]], [[Wikipedia:Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania]], [[Wikipedia:USA|USA]]}}
|url = http://www.anthrocon.org/
|status = Ongoing
|first =
July 3-6, 1997 (as '''Albany AnthroCon''')
July 1-4, 1999 (as '''AnthroCon''')
|final =
|organizer = Anthrocon, Inc.
|charity =
|resources = {{con resources|Anthrocon}}
}}
{{Anthrocon}}
'''Anthrocon''' is a [[furry convention]] held each summer in [[Wikipedia:Pittsburgh|Pittsburgh]], [[Wikipedia:Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania]], USA. Formerly the [[List of conventions by attendance|world's largest]] [[furry]] [[convention]], with an attendance of 7,544 in [[Anthrocon 2017|2017]]. Later during that same year, it was surpassed by [[Midwest FurFest]].

== History ==

The convention was founded in 1997 as '''Albany AnthroCon''', itself an offshoot of the [[Furry]] [[Wikipedia:Halloween|Halloween]] parties held by [[Aloyen Youngblood]]; when attendance pushed triple digits, he decided to book a hotel, and organized it as a convention in 1997 with the aid of local friends [[Points]], [[Rigel]] and others. In its first year, it had approximately 500 attendees.

In late 1998-9 the chairmanship of the convention was transferred to [[Dr. Samuel Conway]] by Points, and they formally organized the group as '''Anthrocon Inc.''', renamed the convention to simply "Anthrocon", and relocated it to Pennsylvania. Its first venue was the [[W:Hilton Hotels & Resorts|Hilton Hotel]] of [[W:Valley Forge, Pennsylvania|Valley Forge, Pennsylvania]] (1999 and 2000). Due to a rapid increase in attendees, it was forced to relocate to the larger [[W:Adam's Mark|Adams Mark Hotel]] of [[W:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]] in 2001, where it became the largest furry convention ever held, with 1,457 attendees.

Attendance continued to grow, and by 2004 it was 2,406. Attendance in 2005 dropped slightly to 2,373, due in part to higher parking fees, a different and unfamiliar hotel (the Wyndham Franklin Plaza in downtown Philadelphia), and possibly due to [[Wikipedia:Hurricane Dennis|Hurricane Dennis's]] effect on the southern United States which closed many airports and prevented people from traveling.

Attendance increased again in 2006 with the move to the [[W:David L. Lawrence Convention Center|David Lawrence Convention Center]] in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, reaching 2,489. In 2008 total attendance topped three thousand at 3,390, and in 2010 exceeded four thousand with 4,238 attendees and four official convention hotels. Growth for the convention has historically averaged 14% a year.

Since 1997, the Anthrocon Charity Auction has donated a total of more than $240,000 to local charities.

Security for the convention has been provided by the [[Dorsai Irregulars]] since 2002.

== Current location and timeslot ==
[[File:AnthroconAttendance.PNG|thumb|right|250px|Visitor Statistics]]
Due to the unforeseen sale and closure of the [[Adam's Mark]] Hotel in November 2004, Anthrocon chose the [[W:Wyndham Worldwide|Wyndham Franklin Plaza]] in Philadelphia as the site for its 2005 convention. In 2005, Anthrocon announced that they would be moving to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for the 2006 convention. Because of scheduling conflicts, the convention had to temporarily leave its normal July timeslot and was held June 15-18 in 2006. The 2007 convention was held July 5-8 at the same location.

A 2007 move to Pittsburgh was actually envisioned by Anthrocon's [[Board of Directors]] before the sale of the Adam's Mark Hotel took place, due to Anthrocon's increasing attendance. Anthrocon began [http://web.archive.org/web/20041030112340/http://www.anthrocon.org/info.cgi/ac2007 soliciting people's opinions about moving to Pittsburgh] in [http://www.flayrah.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=2016&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0 October 2004]. At the time, the convention was already too big for any affordable hotel in Philadelphia, and the Adam's Mark had the most convention space of any hotel of its size in the city before its demolition. The closing of the Adam's Mark simply moved those plans up a year.

While some were opposed to the move, most were supportive of it. Many attendees who supported the move lived so far away from Pennsylvania that the move made little difference to the trip there.

== Leadership ==

The chairman of the convention, Dr. Samuel Conway (nicknamed '''Kagemushi''' or [[Uncle Kage]] among attendees), oversees the operations of the Anthrocon with the help of staff and a number of volunteers who donate their time and energy throughout the weekend to assist the multitude of small tasks which arise.

The rest of the Board of Directors includes:

* [[Chiaroscuro|Robert "Chiaroscuro" Armstrong]] - [[Dealers Den|Dealers' Room]], Photography
* [[Gen. Talon|Kenneth "Gen. Talon" Baker]] - Audio Visual
* [[Nicona Shadowwolf| Thomas "Nicona Shadowwolf" Brewer]] - [[Registration]]
* [[Kuddle Pup|John "K.P." Cole]] - Public Outreach
* [[Ashe Valisca|Waylon "Ashe" Darosh]] - [[Programming]]
* [[PeterCat|Peter "PeterCat" Kappesser]] - [[Art show]]
* [[Tigerwolf (Tigerden administrator)|George "Tigerwolf" Nemeyer]] - [[Internet room|Internet Room]]
* Daniel "Davin" Pawlowski - [[Operations]]
* Paige “Ysera” Ward - [[Publications]]

==Guests of Honor==

Past [[Guests of Honor]] have included:

* 1997 - [[Artist]]s [[Daphne Lage]] and [[Watts Martin]]
* 1998 - Artists [[Jeffrey A. Carver]] and [[Jim Groat]]
* 1999 - [[Author]] [[S. Andrew Swann]] and artist [[Vicky Wyman]]
* 2000 - Artist Sara "[[Caribou]]" Palmer and author [[Paul Kidd]] (2000)
* 2001 - [[Comic|comic-book artist]] [[Wikipedia:Dan DeCarlo|Dan DeCarlo]] (creator of [[W:Josie and the Pussycats (comics)|Josie and the Pussycats]]), and [[cartoonist|syndicated cartoonist]] [[Bill Holbrook]]
* 2002 - Artist [[Heather Bruton]] and author [[Lisanne Norman]] (of the [[Sholan Alliance]] Series)
* 2003 - Artists [[W:Guy Gilchrist|Guy Gilchrist]] and [[Mark E. Rogers]]
* 2004 - Artists [[Michel Gagné]] and [[Stan Sakai]] (creator of [[Usagi Yojimbo]])
* 2005 - [[Timothy Albee]] ("[[Kaze: Ghost Warrior|Kaze: Ghost Warrior]]") and [[W:Peter Laird|Peter Laird]], co-creator of [[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles]]
* 2006 - Fantasy author [[W:Diane Duane|Diane Duane]], writer/[[animator]]/cartoonist/artist [[Scott Shaw!]], and (as a "Special Guest") [[Filk]] [[musician]] [[W:Tom Smith (filker)|Tom Smith]]
* 2007 - Television/animation writer [[W:Mark Evanier|Mark Evanier]], comic artist [[Carolyn Kelly]] (of syndicated comic strip ''[[Pogo]]'') and [[voice actor]] [[W:Rob Paulsen|Rob Paulsen]] (''[[Animaniacs]]'', ''[[Pinky and the Brain]]'', ''[[Gummi Bears]]'' and ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'')
* 2008 - Animator and [[Disney]] Legend [[W:Floyd Norman|Floyd Norman]]
* 2009 - [[Character designer]] and [[storyboard artist]] Ben Balistreri (''[[Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends]]'', ''[[Seaweed the Pelican]]''), [[creator]]/[[producer]] [[W:Bob Boyle (animator)|Bob Boyle]] (''[[Wow Wow Wubbzy]]'' and ''[[Yin Yang Yo!]]'') and cartoonist and artist [[Joe Harris]] (creator of [[Underdog]] and the [[Trix Rabbit]])
* 2010 - Author [[W:James Gurney|James Gurney]] (''[[W:Dinotopia|Dinotopia]]'' book series), and [[W:Sesame Street|Sesame Street]] [[puppeteer]]/[[director]] [[W:Jim_Martin_(puppeteer)|Jim Martin]]
* 2011 - Artist [[W:Andy Runton|Andy Runton]] ([[Owly]]), and author [[Peter_S._Beagle|Peter S. Beagle]] ([[The Last Unicorn]])
* 2012 - Creative Director/art Director/freelance illustrator [[Dev Madan]], animator and comic artist [[Mike Kazaleh]], and Japanese [[fursuiter]] and [[W:Acrobatics|acrobat]] [[Sardyuon]]
* 2013 - Fantasy artist and novelist [[Larry Dixon]], author [[W:Mercedes Lackey|Mercedes Lackey]], animation producer/writer/story editor and storyboard artist [[W:Tom Minton|Tom Minton]], and Sardyuon
* 2014 - Voice actors [[W:Jim Cummings|Jim Cummings]] (''[[W:Darkwing Duck|Darkwing Duck]]'', ''[[W:Winnie the Pooh|Winnie the Pooh]]'', ''[[W:The Lion King|The Lion King]]'', ''[[W:Baldur's Gate|Baldur's Gate]]'', ''[[W:Sonic_the_Hedgehog_(TV_series)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'') and [[W:Lee Tockar|Lee Tockar]] (''[[W:My_Little_Pony:_Friendship_Is_Magic|My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic]]'', ''[[w:Yakkity_Yak|Yakkity Yak]]'').
* 2015 - Voice actor [[w:Kimlinh Tran|Kimlinh Tran]] and sports [[mascot]] "[[w:The San Diego Chicken|The San Diego Chicken]]"
* 2016 - Animation genius [[w:Joaquin Baldwin|Joaquin Baldwin]], voice artist [[w:Trevor Devall|Trevor Devall]] and illustrator/graphic designer [[w:Tracy Butler|Tracy Butler]]
* 2017 - Voice actor [[w:Charlie Adler|Charlie Adler]]
* 2018 - [http://lensimon.com/wp/ Len Simon], one of the main leads on Anastasia and was promoted to Animation Director in charge of all the character animation on Bartok the Magnificent and Titan AE and [[w:Ursula Vernon|Ursula Vernon]], creator of the "lol wut" ''The Biting Pear of Salamanca'' and the webcomic Digger.
* 2019 - Voice actor Benjamin Diskin, artist [[Steve Gallacci]] and eSports player [[SonicFox5000]].

==Typical programming==
[[File:Ac2005fursuitparade.jpg|right|thumb|230px|The [[fursuit parade]] at [[Anthrocon 2005]]]]
* [[Opening Ceremonies|Opening]] and [[Closing Ceremonies]]
* [[Dealers' Den]]
* [[Artists' Alley]]
* [[Art Show]]s (General and Mature)
* Art Show Auctions
* [[Charity Auction]] to benefit the year's charity
* [[Masquerade]]
* Stand-up Comedy
* [[UKSH|"Uncle Kage's Story Hour"]]
* [[Fursuit Parade]]
* [[Fursuit Dance Competition]]
* Art-related, Costumery-related, and other artistic how-to panels, workshops, and demonstrations
* Table-top card and role-playing games
* Video Game Room and Tournaments
* Special-interest Groups
* Puppetry Instruction
* Various dances (Electronica/EDM Dances, Fursuit-friendly dances, Era-themed dances, Fandom-related DJ's)
* Musical performances
* [[Internet Room]]
* "[[The Zoo]]", a spacious general social area
[[Image:Anthrocon2005dance.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A photo of the [[fursuit dance]] at [[Anthrocon 2005]].]]
* [[Supersponsor Luncheon]]

==Themes==
{| width="100%"
|- valign="top"
||

* 1997: An East Coast Furry Convention
* 1998: Here There Be Dragons
* 1999: Join the Furry Revolution
* 2000: Furries of Myth and Legend
* 2001: Furries in Flight
* 2002: Inventions
||

* 2003: Creatures of the Night
* 2004: Summer Games
* 2005: Heroes
* 2006: Making History
* 2007: Looking to the Future
* 2008: It's a Jungle Out There
||

* 2009: OMG Aliens!
* 2010: Modern Stone-Age Furries
* 2011: The Anthropomorphic Institute of Magic
* 2012: A Midsummer Night's Dream
* 2013: The Fast and The Furrious
* 2014: Secret Societies
||

* 2015: Viking Invasion!
* 2016: Roaring "Twenty" (20th anniversary)
* 2017: Take Me Out To The Ballgame
* 2018: Movie Monsters
* 2019: Surf Pacific
* 2020: Aesop's Fables
* 2021: Building Bridges
* 2022: TBA
|}

==Charities==

Every year, Anthrocon chooses a local animal-related charity to be the beneficiary of its [[charity auction]].<ref>[http://www.anthrocon.org/history Charity history] on Anthrocon's website. Retrieved June 19, 2012.</ref>

* 1997 - [[Therapy Dogs]] - $2,200
* 1998 - [[Whiskers]] -$3,092
* 1999 - [[Great Valley Nature Center]] - $3,600
* 2000 - [[National Greyhound Adoption Program]] - $6,500
* 2001 - [[Reins of Life]] - $7,273
* 2002 - [[Canine Partners for Life]] - $13,280
* 2003 - [[Support Our Shelters]] - $8,348
* 2004 - [[Forgotten Felines & Fidos]] - $7,200
* 2005 - [http://www.gpsar.org/ Greater Philadelphia Search and Rescue] - $6,470
* 2006 - [http://www.wildanimal.org/ Western Pennsylvania National Wild Animal Orphanage] - $8,407
* 2007 - [http://www.animal-friends.org/ Animal Friends] - $7,608
* 2008 - [http://pages.prodigy.net/zazubird/ppr.htm Pittsburgh Parrot Rescue] - $13,154
* 2009 - [http://www.animalrescue.org/ Animal Rescue League Wildlife Rehabilitation Center] - $8,992
* 2010 - [http://www.fayettefriendsofanimals.net/ Fayette Friends of Animals] -$12,849
* 2011 - [http://www.toonseum.org/ Toonseum] - $11,522
* 2012 - [http://www.hellobully.com/ Hello Bully] - $20,656
* 2013 - [http://equineangelsrescue.com/ Equine Angels Rescue] - $31,255
* 2014 - [http://aviary.org/ The National Aviary] - $32,372
* 2015 - [https://www.wpahumane.org/ Western Pennsylvania Humane Society] - $35,910
* 2016 - [http://www.pittsburghzoo.org/ Pittsburgh Zoo] - $30,880
* 2017 - [http://www.hopehavenfarm.org/ Hope Haven Farm Sanctuary] - $37,598
* 2018 - [https://www.southhillspetrescue.org/ South Hills Pet Rescue] - $42,051
* 2019 - [https://www.pearlparrots.com/ PEARL Parrot Rescue] - $46,440

The choice of Toonseum was made with consultation of the furry community via [http://anthrocon.livejournal.com/827727.html a LiveJournal post by] [[Rigel]]. It has so far been the only (fandom-approved) exception to the "animal related" charity rule.

==Attendance==

Anthrocon's attendance has increased every year, except for [[Anthrocon 2005]] which changed venue after its original hotel was scheduled for demolition. Membership in the [[fursuit parade]] has tended to increase as well, rising to 5.9% of members in 2005 to a peak of 28.7% in 2016.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" | Convention year
! scope="col" | Attendance
! scope="col" | Percentage change
! scope="col" | Fursuiters in fursuit parade
! scope="col" | Percentage change
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[Albany AnthroCon 1997]]
| 500*
| -
| Unknownº
| -
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[Albany AnthroCon 1998]]
| 600*
| 20%
| "" ""
| -
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[Anthrocon 1999]]
| 845
| 40.8%
| "" ""
| -
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[Anthrocon 2000]]
| 1,128
| 33.4%
| "" ""
| -
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[Anthrocon 2001]]
| 1,457
| 29.2%
| "" ""
| -
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[Anthrocon 2002]]
| 1,648
| 13.1%
| "" ""
| -
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[Anthrocon 2003]]
| 1,949
| 18.2%
| "" ""
| -
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[Anthrocon 2004]]
| 2,404
| 23.3%
| "" ""
| -
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[Anthrocon 2005]]
| 2,370
| -1.4%
| 140
| -
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[Anthrocon 2006]]
| 2,489
| 5%
| 191
| 36.4%
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[Anthrocon 2007]]
| 2,849
| 14.5%
| 353
| 84.8%
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[Anthrocon 2008]]
| 3,390
| 19%
| 453
| 28.3%
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[Anthrocon 2009]]
| 3,777
| 11.4%
| 640
| 41.3%
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[Anthrocon 2010]]
| 4,238
| 12.2%
| 713
| 11.4%
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[Anthrocon 2011]]
| 4,402
| 3.8%
| 854
| 19.8%
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[Anthrocon 2012]]
| 5,179
| 17.7%
| 1,044
| 22.2%
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[Anthrocon 2013]]
| 5,577
| 7.68%
| 1,300
| 24.5%
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[Anthrocon 2014]]
| 5,861
| 5.09%
| 1,326
| 2%
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[Anthrocon 2015]]
| 6,386
| 9.01%
| 1,460
| 10.11%
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[Anthrocon 2016]]
| 7,310
| 14.44%
| 2,100
| 43.34%
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[Anthrocon 2017]]
| 7,554
| 3.33%
| 1,890
| -10.00%
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[Anthrocon 2018]]
| 8,407
| 11.29%
| 1,980
| 4.76%
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[Anthrocon 2019]]
| 9,358
| 11.31%
| 2,132
| 7.67%
|}
.*Estimated

ºUntil 2005 Anthrocon did not keep records on the number of fursuiters in the fursuit parade.

== Incorporation and Trademarks ==

Anthrocon, Inc. was incorporated as a non-profit organization on 25 June 1998 and registered as a [[Wikipedia:501(c)|501(c)(7) social and recreation club]] in the state of Pennsylvania (entity [http://www.corporations.state.pa.us/corp/soskb/Corp.asp?1738650 2823650]). This classification differs from the 501(c)(3) status of [[Midwest Furry Fandom]] and [[Anthropomorphic Arts and Education]] - most notably, donations are not tax-deductible to their donors, but in return the company has more flexibility about its operations, and more leeway to restrict access to non-members (in fact, it is expected to, as otherwise it is not a club).

Applications to register the word "Anthrocon" and the [[:Image:Anthrocon.gif|'Anthrocon paw']] as US [[Wikipedia:trademark|trademarks]] were filed on [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=77001861 18 September] and [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=77042065 12 November 2006], respectively. According to these filings, the word "Anthrocon" was first used on 1 February 1997, while the paw logo was used from 30 June 1998.

== See also ==

* [[Wikipedia:Anthrocon|Anthrocon]] on [[Wikipedia]]
* [[:Category:Anthrocon photographs|Anthrocon photographs on WikiFur]]
* [[:Category:Anthrocon guests of honor|Anthrocon guests of honor]]
* [[:Category:Anthrocon staff|Anthrocon staff]]

== References ==
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== External links ==
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* [https://www.facebook.com/Anthrocon/ Anthrocon] official page on [[Facebook]]
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/Anthrocon/?source_id=103654229736847 Anthrocon] group on [[Facebook]]
* [https://twitter.com/anthrocon Anthrocon] on [[Twitter]]
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SueDeer

2019-12-24T17:52:52Z

Bennie: Sue moved.

'''SueDeer''', also known as '''Susan Deer''',<ref>[http://www.furaffinity.net/user/susandeer/ Susan Deer's profile] on [[Fur Affinity]]. Retrieved August 10, 2014.</ref> is a [[female]] [[furry artist]] who lives in [[W:Ohio|Ohio]], USA.

== Fandom involvement ==

SueDeer served on the board of directors for [[Anthrocon]] as [[director of programming]] from 2000-2004. She is a member of the [[Caer_Carnivore]] [[furry house|furry household]].

=== Fursona ===

SueDeer's [[fursona]] is a [[doe|White-tailed doe]].

=== Convention attendance ===

* [[Anthrocon]] - 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2009, 2011
* [[Further Confusion]] - ?, 2011, 2013, 2014

== Art ==

SueDeer is best known as being the [[author|creator]] of the [[webcomic]] ''[[A Doemain of Our Own]]'', patterned after her charming fursona (hence the pun in the title) named '''Susan Hartland''', for which she won the 2006 [[Ursa Major Award]] for "Best Anthropomorphic Other Literary Work."

She was also one of the [[artist]]s for [[John Robey]]'s webcomic, ''[[NeverNever]]''.

== References ==
<references/>

==External links==

* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/susandeer/ SusanDeer] on [[Fur Affinity]]
* [http://suerankin.livejournal.com/ SusanDeer] on [[LiveJournal]]
* [https://twitter.com/suedeer2 SueDeer2] on [[Twitter]]
* [http://users.macrophile.com/SusanDeer/ Susan Deer] on [[Macrophile.com]]

{{person-stub}}

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[[Category:Comic artists]]
[[Category:Deer characters]]
[[Category:Ursa Major Award winners]]
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SueDeer

2019-12-24T17:51:45Z

Bennie: Adding twitter account

'''SueDeer''', also known as '''Susan Deer''',<ref>[http://www.furaffinity.net/user/susandeer/ Susan Deer's profile] on [[Fur Affinity]]. Retrieved August 10, 2014.</ref> is a [[female]] [[furry artist]] who lives in [[W:California|California]], USA.

== Fandom involvement ==

SueDeer served on the board of directors for [[Anthrocon]] as [[director of programming]] from 2000-2004. She is a member of the [[Caer_Carnivore]] [[furry house|furry household]].

=== Fursona ===

SueDeer's [[fursona]] is a [[doe|White-tailed doe]].

=== Convention attendance ===

* [[Anthrocon]] - 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2009, 2011
* [[Further Confusion]] - ?, 2011, 2013, 2014

== Art ==

SueDeer is best known as being the [[author|creator]] of the [[webcomic]] ''[[A Doemain of Our Own]]'', patterned after her charming fursona (hence the pun in the title) named '''Susan Hartland''', for which she won the 2006 [[Ursa Major Award]] for "Best Anthropomorphic Other Literary Work."

She was also one of the [[artist]]s for [[John Robey]]'s webcomic, ''[[NeverNever]]''.

== References ==
<references/>

==External links==

* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/susandeer/ SusanDeer] on [[Fur Affinity]]
* [http://suerankin.livejournal.com/ SusanDeer] on [[LiveJournal]]
* [https://twitter.com/suedeer2 SueDeer2] on [[Twitter]]
* [http://users.macrophile.com/SusanDeer/ Susan Deer] on [[Macrophile.com]]

{{person-stub}}

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Bennie Tiger

2019-12-24T17:43:21Z

Bennie: I've moved.

'''Bennie Tiger''', also known as '''BigTig''', is a lifetime member of and former board member of [[Anthrocon]], notably serving as Registration Director from 2004 until 2007. He resides in [[Wikipedia:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wooster,_Ohio|Wooster, Ohio]].

He is the founder and sysadmin for [[Macrophile.com]], and an accomplished concert musician.

== External links ==
{{Contributor|BigTig}}
* [https://twitter.com/biggustiggus?lang=en BiggusTiggus] at [[Twitter]]
* [http://bigtig.livejournal.com/ Bennie "Big Tig" Tiger] at [[LiveJournal]]
* [http://bigtig.livejournal.com/ Bennie "Big Tig" Tiger] at [[LiveJournal]]
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A Doemain of Our Own

2019-12-24T17:40:11Z

Bennie: The site is back online.

{{Infobox webcomic
| title = A Doemain of Our Own
| image = [[Image:ADoOO.png|200px]]
| caption =
| author = [[SusanDeer]]
| url = http://www.doemain.com/
| status = Every Tuesday
| began = 24 April 1999
| ended = 14 November 2008
| genre = Comedy, Real life
| rating = [[Image:Censor_PG_button.png]][[Category:Rated G]]
}}

'''''A Doemain of Our Own''''' is an online [[furry comic]] created by [[furry artist]] [[SusanDeer]]. The story concerns the life of a [[doe]] writer named '''Sue Hartland''' and the strange adventures she finds herself in, as well as her hectic social life.

The collection ''A Doemain of Our Own, Vol. 1'' won the [[Ursa Major Awards#2006|2006 Ursa Major Award]] for ''Best Anthropomorphic Other Literary Work''. A second volume, ''Shift Happens'' was released in 2007.

== Premise ==

In the [[webcomic]]'s beginning, the plot revolved around the romantic life of Sue and her husband, Eric, paralleling the [[real life]] of the comic's creator (Sue Rankin) and her husband. In a way, this reflected the model of the non-furry comic ''[[wikipedia:For Better or For Worse|For Better or For Worse]]'', which is modeled somewhat on the real life of its creator, [[wikipedia:Lynn Johnston|Lynn Johnston]].

Real life issues invaded the strip (Sue was forced to have a [[Wikipedia:hysterectomy|hysterectomy]], leaving her barren, and eventually breaking up her RL marriage), and the character of Eric was written out in late 2004, leaving Susan single in the series. She has recently been dating a [[tiger]] named [[Bennie_Tiger|Bennie]]; although his sexuality is at times ambiguous, it is clear that Bennie is romantically interested in Sue.

The comic often deals with light-hearted and fantastic issues, such as despite being an [[herbivore]], Sue has some [[canine]] teeth due to her mixed parentage. Also, during one story arc it was revealed the Sue was a descendant of [[Wikipedia:Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer|Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer]], leading to her being "drafted" one Christmas eve to lead Santa's sleigh team.

==Characters==

Among the major recurring characters in the comic strip are the title characters of ''[[Vinci & Arty]]'', who are neighbors and close friends with Sue. The plots of the two comics sometimes parallel each other, so Sue and other '''''Doemain''''' characters have supporting roles in '''''Vinci & Arty'''''.

Sue also has two [[non-anthro]] pet [[cat]]s, Gwynn and Ginger, who are frequently the subject of their own adventures. Both are sentient to a certain degree and able to "talk" to each other, but incapable of verbally communicating with their owner or other sentient characters beyond typical purring, attacking and demanding attention, similar to Garfield and Odie from [[Garfield]].

== Strip cancellation ==

It was announced in 2007 that the strip would end soon, and would be replaced with periodic comic books.<ref>[http://comixtalk.com/a_doemain_of_our_own_announces_change_from_online_to_print A Doemain of Our Own announces change from online to print] by Emily Crow. Published by Comixtalk (English) on October 3, 2007. Accessed December 6, 2007.</ref>

In October of 2017 the comic strips website went offline for an extended period of time. In December of 2019, the website returned.

== References ==
<references/>

== External links ==

* [http://www.doemain.com/ Website] of the comic
* [http://www.doemain.com/html/faq.html FAQ] of the comic
* [http://community.livejournal.com/doemain/ ''A Doemain of Our Own'''s] [[LiveJournal]] community
* [http://www.plan9publishing.com/sunshop/index.php?action=item&id=276&prevaction=pricelist A Doemain of Our Own, Vol. 1] at [[Plan Nine Publishing]]
* [http://www.merchandisemaven.com/store/agora.cgi?cart_id=212.18613*7w6Tt4&product=DoemainStuff Shift Happens] at [[Merchandisemaven.com]]
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A Doemain of Our Own

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Bennie: The site is back online.

{{Infobox webcomic
| title = A Doemain of Our Own
| image = [[Image:ADoOO.png|200px]]
| caption =
| author = [[SusanDeer]]
| url = http://www.doemain.com/
| status = Every Tuesday
| began = 24 April 1999
| ended = 14 November 2008
| genre = Comedy, Real life
| rating = [[Image:Censor_PG_button.png]][[Category:Rated G]]
}}

'''''A Doemain of Our Own''''' is an online [[furry comic]] created by [[furry artist]] [[SusanDeer]]. The story concerns the life of a [[doe]] writer named '''Sue Hartland''' and the strange adventures she finds herself in, as well as her hectic social life.

The collection ''A Doemain of Our Own, Vol. 1'' won the [[Ursa Major Awards#2006|2006 Ursa Major Award]] for ''Best Anthropomorphic Other Literary Work''. A second volume, ''Shift Happens'' was released in 2007.

== Premise ==

In the [[webcomic]]'s beginning, the plot revolved around the romantic life of Sue and her husband, Eric, paralleling the [[real life]] of the comic's creator (Sue Rankin) and her husband. In a way, this reflected the model of the non-furry comic ''[[wikipedia:For Better or For Worse|For Better or For Worse]]'', which is modeled somewhat on the real life of its creator, [[wikipedia:Lynn Johnston|Lynn Johnston]].

Real life issues invaded the strip (Sue was forced to have a [[Wikipedia:hysterectomy|hysterectomy]], leaving her barren, and eventually breaking up her RL marriage), and the character of Eric was written out in late 2004, leaving Susan single in the series. She has recently been dating a [[tiger]] named [[Bennie_Tiger|Bennie]]; although his sexuality is at times ambiguous, it is clear that Bennie is romantically interested in Sue.

The comic often deals with light-hearted and fantastic issues, such as despite being an [[herbivore]], Sue has some [[canine]] teeth due to her mixed parentage. Also, during one story arc it was revealed the Sue was a descendant of [[Wikipedia:Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer|Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer]], leading to her being "drafted" one Christmas eve to lead Santa's sleigh team.

==Characters==

Among the major recurring characters in the comic strip are the title characters of ''[[Vinci & Arty]]'', who are neighbors and close friends with Sue. The plots of the two comics sometimes parallel each other, so Sue and other '''''Doemain''''' characters have supporting roles in '''''Vinci & Arty'''''.

Sue also has two [[non-anthro]] pet [[cat]]s, Gwynn and Ginger, who are frequently the subject of their own adventures. Both are sentient to a certain degree and able to "talk" to each other, but incapable of verbally communicating with their owner or other sentient characters beyond typical purring, attacking and demanding attention, similar to Garfield and Odie from [[Garfield]].

== Strip cancellation ==

It was announced in 2007 that the strip would end soon, and would be replaced with periodic comic books.<ref>[http://comixtalk.com/a_doemain_of_our_own_announces_change_from_online_to_print A Doemain of Our Own announces change from online to print] by Emily Crow. Published by Comixtalk (English) on October 3, 2007. Accessed December 6, 2007.</ref>

In October of 2017 the comic strips website went offline for an extended period of time. In December of 2019, the website returned.

== References ==
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== External links ==

* [http://www.doemain.com/html/faq.html FAQ] of the comic
* [http://community.livejournal.com/doemain/ ''A Doemain of Our Own'''s] [[LiveJournal]] community
* [http://www.plan9publishing.com/sunshop/index.php?action=item&id=276&prevaction=pricelist A Doemain of Our Own, Vol. 1] at [[Plan Nine Publishing]]
* [http://www.merchandisemaven.com/store/agora.cgi?cart_id=212.18613*7w6Tt4&product=DoemainStuff Shift Happens] at [[Merchandisemaven.com]]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20170914100348/http://www.doemain.com/index.cgi/2008-11-14 Archive.org mirror]
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