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Furventure

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'''The Furrventure''' is a story game written by [[Tfox]]. It is based on the Addventure games. The main idea is you can read a short story (one episode) then you are given choices on how the story shall continue.

Sometimes the choice you click links to the continuation of the story (another episode) some other author has written and you can resume enjoying the story. Sometimes nobody has written the episode you chose reading and you are given the choice to write the episode, becoming yourself an active author, a creator, your work becoming a part of the game.

The main difference between previous games of this kind is that the Furrventure is absolutely devoted to anthropomorphs. Of course each episode is not furry, that wouldn't be practical but the main theme is sexy furry.

You don't need to be logged in to read the game, but you need to if you want to add some episodes.

Since November 2007 a new version is hosted at www.furventure.com. The spelling has changed to one r and you don't need to be logged to write an episode, although the content is moderated.

==External Link==

* [http://www.furventure.com/ The Furventure]

FastClaw

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[[Image:Demon.jpg|left|thumb|149px|Demon, [[husky]] fursuit made by [[FastClaw]]]]
'''Fastclaw''' is the administrator of [[WereNation]] and makes [[Werewolf]] paraphernalia including body suits.

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{{Contributor|FastClaw}}

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User talk:67.140.157.28

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Welcome to [[WikiFur]], and thank you for [[Special:Contributions/User:{{PAGENAME}}|your recent contributions]]! Don't forget, you can [[Special:Userlogin|get a free account]] ([[Help:Registration|why should I?]]). [[Forum:Help desk|Let us know]] if you need any [[help]] not already provided. :-) --[[User:Rat|Rat]] 10:11, 21 November 2007 (UTC)

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Jack (character)

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'''Jack''' is the title character of the [[webcomic]] [[Jack]]. He is a wizened green [[rabbit]], wearing a ragged, brown cloak and most often seen carrying a scythe. He is the Sin Wrath and it is also his job to collect the souls of the dead and lead them to their final judgment as the [[Wikipedia:Grim Reaper|Grim Reaper]].
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Jack does not enjoy this duty, but it is apparently part of his punishment for sins committed when he was alive. Little of his past is known, as forgetting his past life is also part of Jack's punishment in Hell. Though he has stated he is blessed to not remember his life, he has sought out the help of the angel [[Farrago]] in restoring his memories. The only Sin who follows the rules, he is also the only Sin on reasonably friendly terms with the angels of Heaven, which changes for better or worse through events that happen throughout the comic.

In Hell, Jack takes care of the child [[Fnar]], who considers Jack as somewhat of an uncle of his.

When Jack was alive he was part of a scientific experiment, part of which involved him meeting a female rabbit called Jill, and having no sexual organs. During this time, Jill was killed as part of the experiment, which made Jack wrathful, saying "'''She''' died, so '''I''' made me God!" although what he did exactly is unknown.

It could be contrued that Jack and Jill were collectively the first anthropomorphic animals on earth, as the details of the scientific experiment involving him appear to be that rabbit/hare DNA was injected into an already fertilized human egg cell, which was then grown in a laboratory and resulted in Jack. As he is referred in in the comic as being a Dictator, perhaps it was he who decimated the human race and ushered in the 'furries' (as [[Dr. Kane]] once referred to them.) as the ruling race of Earth. It has also been hinted that [[Dr. Kane]] was one of the human scientists working on the experiment that Jack was the control group for.

As the Sin of Wrath, he is quite quick to anger. However, since the sin is not usually associated with self-interest, he often does this out of more outgoing feelings, such as love. However, after absorbing [[Drip]], his brother sin Lust, into his being, his higher rage has become more common in tense situations.

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[[Category:Jack characters]]
[[Category:Demon characters]]
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Jack (character)

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User talk:Rickeh

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Welcome to [[WikiFur]]! Thank you for registering an account. We here at [[WikiFur]] look forward to working with you. [[Forum:Help desk|Let us know]] if you need any [[help]] not already provided. If you would like help creating an article or just editing it, don't hesitate to consult the [[Help:Furry Book of Style|Furry Book of Style]] or just contact a [[WikiFur:Administrator|administrator]]. Have a nice day! :-)
--[[User:Rat|Rat]] 10:07, 21 November 2007 (UTC)

Furventure

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User talk:Rat

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:''Don't copy conversations from other pages to here. I will watch other pages if I add to their conversation.''

Hi there, Rat - welcome to WikiFur! Thanks for your contributions so far - let me know on my [[User talk:GreenReaper|user talk page]] if you need any [[help]] not already provided. :-) --{{UT|GreenReaper}} 07:28, 27 Aug 2005 (UTC)

==hey==
i have an account, just forgot to login, whoops. --[[User:Chomperz|Chomperz]] 02:04, 26 July 2007 (UTC)

== Napping Cat's Dream ==

Hi, Rat...it's definitely Psychedelic '''A'''vatar, both capitalized. (My fuzzy alter-ego happens to be #326. :) [[User:CarlFox|Carl Fox]] 01:35, 24 Sep 2005 (UTC)

== Misinformation ==

I think [[User:24.20.194.136]] is adding misinformation (all the edits about North Star Kung Fu). -- [[User:Rat|Rat]] 09:51, 24 Sep 2005 (UTC)

:Yes, it does seem to have been a little odd. Someone trying to perpetuate an in-joke, I believe. Thanks for taking action. --{{UT|GreenReaper}} 17:10, 24 Sep 2005 (UTC)

== Whoops . . . ==

Sorry! We can always make a [[Rat (notthatperson)]] if you want. :-) --{{UT|GreenReaper}} 04:19, 2 Oct 2005 (UTC)

== New tabs ==

Welcome to [[WikiFur:Administrators]]! I noticed your recent reverts, and I thought it might be best to let you deal with that sort of thing yourself, if needed. You may notice a few new tabs along the top, and some other changes around the site in relation to user blocking, rollbacks and the like. I suggest you look over [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Administrators|this page]] if you're not familiar with how to use them. Hopefully you won't need them much, but they're there for when you do. Use them wisely! :-) --{{UT|GreenReaper}} 05:43, 25 Oct 2005 (UTC)

== "include" ==

Thanks for catching that. :-) --{{UT|GreenReaper}} 04:29, 8 Nov 2005 (UTC)

== 10k edits ==

Thanks for giving your attention to the wiki - I'd like to recommend the 'preview' button, however. -- [[User:Siege|Siege]] 15:11, 25 Nov 2005 (UTC)

== Recent vandal ==

Thanks for catching that one. In that sort of situation (multiple page blanking or simple vandalism) you can add "&bot=1" to the URL of the user's contribution page and then reload the page with that URL. This will make it so that the contributions effectively disappear on recent changes when you roll them back (unless you look for them by turning bot actions on) and the only thing that appears is the ban. :-) --{{UT|GreenReaper}} 16:38, 26 January 2006 (UTC)

In response to Rat: Yes, there wasn't much of a point to it, more of a dare and being an on the whim action. I'm sure you can guess ''why'' it was done, with his background, though I agree it was rude and I apologize. --Nytwolf

== Recent vandal ==

Thanks for helping out with that spate of vandalism. Not sure what was up with that. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]<sup>([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]])</sup> 22:40, 11 April 2006 (UTC)

==Article Illustrations ==

Hello. I noticed that you requested artists to create art to add to WikiFur articles. I wish to say that if you wish, you may let me know if there are any articles you think need art, and I will be glad to draw something for them. Also, if I do happen to see any unillustrated articles, may I notify you to show whether what I add is acceptable? I am not sure of what the guidelines are for art at this time; however, so I shall need to find that out. -- {{UT|Seamora}} 10:35, 11 May 2006 (UTC)

:Here are some suggestions. This is not an exclusive list, and if you find another article where you can contribute art that meets the requirements I set out are [[User:Rat]], that is still good.
:* [[Furry art]]
:* [[Chakat]]
:* [[Fox]]
:* <strike>[[Cheetah]]</strike>

:Yes, you may use my talk page to talk about your proposals for art.

:--[[User:Rat|Rat]] 18:27, 11 May 2006 (UTC)

Could you expand on "Must be released under a license acceptable to the WikiFur community."? Is "Artist approves use of this image on WikiFur" such a license, for example? I was thinking we could do with such a tag, with a number of people uploading their own art but not explicitly releasing it in some other fashion. -- [[User:Sine|Sine]] 23:36, 11 May 2006 (UTC)

:That's a good question, and maybe we should have community input over what licenses are acceptable. The main thing is that since I'm collecting these images for WikiFur, is that WikiFur's permission to use them is explicit, not implicit. --[[User:Rat|Rat]] 00:16, 12 May 2006 (UTC)

::Uploading them to WikiFur seems pretty explicit permission to me. <tt>;)</tt> -- [[User:Sine|Sine]] 00:19, 12 May 2006 (UTC)

:::I think that a tag would be highly useful, something like <tt><nowiki>{{ArtBounty|ArticleName}}</nowiki></tt> which both put the artwork into a particular category and provide text linking to the bounty pages and the article page concerned.

:::As for the licensing, it might be a good idea to consider future applications of the images. For example, if we want to actually publish WikiFur articles in the future it makes sense to require a license that permits that, or have that be a specific term of the agreement. You could argue that this was implied in uploading the artwork, but you could also find that this didn't work out legally. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]<sup>([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]])</sup> 06:42, 12 May 2006 (UTC)

:::If just uploading them is explicit permission, then getting them to express it in text form as well wouldn't hurt. And getting them to express it in text form also allows them to express conditions like whether they require to be attributed for their work, and whether their work can be used outside WikiFur. --[[User:Rat|Rat]] 08:15, 12 May 2006 (UTC)

::::How does the wording on Image:Kdelany-grayfox.jpg look to you? -- [[User:Sine|Sine]] 18:46, 13 May 2006 (UTC)

:::::I think it's okay. --[[User:Rat|Rat]] 19:04, 13 May 2006 (UTC)
:::::I just thought of one more thing. I'd want to make sure that the terms really are the will of the artist. --[[User:Rat|Rat]] 02:48, 14 May 2006 (UTC)

:::::Absolutely. Pick a method! -- [[User:Sine|Sine]] 03:42, 14 May 2006 (UTC)
::::::She's local, so I could just ask her. Is she claiming the bounty? --[[User:Rat|Rat]] 04:33, 14 May 2006 (UTC)
:::::::She contacted me and she is claiming the bounty. In my [[User:Rat#Rules|original rules]], Rule #1, is that the artist has to upload their own work, but I'll waive it this time to avoid silliness like the pictures getting deleted and re-uploaded. The pictures in question are:
:::::::* [[:Image:Kdelany-redfox.jpg]] for [[Red Fox]]
:::::::* [[:Image:Kdelany-grayfox.jpg]] for [[Gray Fox]]
:::::::* [[:Image:CheetahFaces.JPG]] for [[Cheetah]]
:::::::I therefore owe Katherine $30 Canadian, and she can contact me to collect her bounty.
:::::::--[[User:Rat|Rat]] 03:43, 15 May 2006 (UTC)

== Subcategories ==

As you saw, having someone into a subcategory doesn't keep them in the supercategory. I kinda assume that most forsuit makers are furusiters as well, although I guess technically this might not be the case. :-) --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]<sup>([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]])</sup> 22:55, 16 May 2006 (UTC)

== Patrolled Edits ==

Since you're an admin, you can automatically mark edits that you make as patrolled. To do this, click "preferences" at the top, then under the "Editing" section, check "Mark edits I make as patrolled" --[[User:Rat|Rat]] 22:41, 26 May 2006 (UTC)
:Okay, thanks. I never noticed those "other pages" of options before - thank you for pointing that out. --[[User:Mwalimu|mwalimu]] 04:24, 27 May 2006 (UTC)

== Illustrations from Sugandya ==

Hello,
I just wanted to double check with you before I got started. From what I took, one could illustrate any article (save for stubs) that lacked an illustration. Is this so? For example, I picked [[Invertebrate]], [[Kemono]], [[Otherkin]], and [[Kitsune]]; none of which (at the time of this posting) have no images for themselves that are exclusive to Wikifur. I want to make sure I have it clear. :) {{unsigned|Sugandya}}
:Yes, that's correct. You could illustrate any of those.
::Hello again. I got around to producing and adding these two: [[Invertebrate]] and [[Kemono]] for now!--[[User:Sugandya|Sugandya]] 03:01, 28 July 2006 (UTC)
:::Looks good. Use the "e-mail user" or other contact to get a hold of me in private. --[[User:Rat|Rat]] 03:03, 28 July 2006 (UTC)
::::I tried to email you, but that link says no adress has been specified. {{unsigned|Sugandya}}
:::::Try now. I know I've had e-mails through it before; I don't konw how it got turned off. --[[User:Rat|Rat]] 03:20, 28 July 2006 (UTC)

== Illustrations from [[User:DeVandalizer|DeVandalizer]] ==
RainRat, thanks for your generous offer. I have completed several illustrations for your approval. They are on the pages: [[Fursona]], [[Furgonomics]], [[Furry art]], and [[Draconid]]. Please let me know if any of these aren't up to specification. -- [[User:DeVandalizer|DeVandalizer]] 09:20, 24 June 2006 (UTC)
:Sorry RainRat, forgot to leave my contact information. Please e-mail me at devandalizer@gmail.com -- [[User:DeVandalizer|DeVandalizer]] 09:24, 24 June 2006 (UTC)
:Those look like they meet the guidelines. I will contact you about payment. --[[User:Rat|Rat]] 09:33, 24 June 2006 (UTC)
::I have recently created a few more illustrations. These are at [[Fox]] and [[Tiger]]. -- [[User:DeVandalizer|DeVandalizer]] 18:55, 29 June 2006 (UTC)
:::Noted. The transfer to my Paypal account hasn't gone through yet, but I will send it to you when it does. --[[User:Rat|Rat]] 20:06, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

== Deleting redirects ==

I would like to discuss deleting redirects. As deleted articles are still saved in the database, there is no need to do it to save disk space. In most cases there's no need to delete them. Even if there's no internal pages linking to it, there are still external links and maybe people who have it bookmarked. I don't disagree with all your deleted redirects.
Wikipedia's [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Redirects_for_deletion#When_should_we_delete_a_redirect.3F|redirect policy]] may be a start for consideration.
--[[User:Rat|Rat]] 02:32, 27 June 2006 (UTC)

:I appreciate you letting me know. Could you be more specific about what concerns you, so I have a sense of what to continue doing and what to leave alone? My main concern has been with articles moved to correct capitalization. -- [[User:Sine|Sine]] 05:29, 27 June 2006 (UTC)

::Well, to pick a recent example there was [[Zassa of FurryMUCK]]. It was under that name for a long time, so one should leave a redirect so not to break external links and bookmarks. Moving articles to correct capitalization is good, but you don't have to delete the redirects from bad capitalization to good capitalization, so links aren't broken and articles are easy to find --[[User:Rat|Rat]] 05:50, 27 June 2006 (UTC)
:::I admit, I hadn't considered external links, though I always check for internal ones. As for capitalization, I should have been clearer. I specifically refer to cases where the article was a proper name (a person, usually) and not capitalized as a proper name: John doe rather than John Doe. Similarly with typos and misspellings. -- [[User:Sine|Sine]] 05:59, 27 June 2006 (UTC)
::::If there's an external link to an incorrectly-capitalized page ie [http://furry.wikia.com/wiki/Snagger_outlaw], the wiki does not take them to the correct page unless there's a redirect. If a misspelling is common, I would keep a redirect from the incorrect to the correct, but if it's an unlikely typo, then yeah, delete it. --[[User:Rat|Rat]] 06:38, 27 June 2006 (UTC)

== Added article illustrations for bounty ==

I've added a few more article illustrations:
* [[Eagle]]
* [[Foxtaur]]
* [[Red Panda]]
* [[Serval]]
-- [[User:Sine|Sine]] 01:19, 6 July 2006 (UTC)
:Confirmed. --[[User:Rat|Rat]] 01:53, 6 July 2006 (UTC)
:I just thought of something else. One of the rules is "You must own or have permission to use any distinctive characters." You do have permission to use the characters in KDelany-JustinSix.JPG and KDelany-ShaterriAtRest.JPG right? --[[User:Rat|Rat]] 02:03, 6 July 2006 (UTC)

== Extinctioners Characters ==

Hey Rat, I see you made some corrections to some of the Extinctioners Character pages, thanks, I appreciate your interest and improvements, what do you think of them by the way and do you have any suggestions? any additional character informations? please let me know what you think, thanks - [[User:RVDDP2501|RVDDP2501]] 20:37, 7 July 2006 (UTC)

:I really don't know that much about Extinctioners, having never read it. So I can't really comment on how well you covered the topic. I just corrected some obvious errors I came across. --[[User:Rat|Rat]] 20:50, 7 July 2006 (UTC)

:PS. I was just [[WikiFur:Sandbox/References|experimenting]] with the references template. It may help keep extinctioners articles looking nice if you use this template. --[[User:Rat|Rat]] 21:09, 7 July 2006 (UTC)

== [[RFAI]] ==

I decided to change this page as a Redirect to [[Raven Corr]] instead of deleting, so people would be sent from [[RFAI]] to the page where the information was moved to. --[[User:Rat|Rat]] 22:58, 7 July 2006 (UTC)
:Sounds good. I didn't even think of setting it as a redirect. Thanks. ^^ [[User:SpazKitty|Spaz Kitty]] 23:02, 7 July 2006 (UTC)

== Vandalism ==

Hey Rat, RVDDP2501 here, Listen, thanks for the reversion on the my Sly page, just out of curiousity, what driving these people to go around and vandalize pages like this, I mean, this isn't right. I looked up other vandalisms this guy has done and I can't believe this, Myself and other Wikiusers put time and effort into making our article(s) and these guys just show up and take a Sledge Hammer to them, that just gets me riled up, let me know whats up, thanks - [[User:RVDDP2501|RVDDP2501]] 13:37, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

Hey Rat, have the people responsible for the recent vandalism been banned? - [[User:RVDDP2501|RVDDP2501]] 01:40, 24 August 2006 (UTC)

:As far as I can see at the moment yes. I've been watching [[Special:Recentchanges]], and blocking as I see them. --[[User:Rat|Rat]] 01:50, 24 August 2006 (UTC)

== Kendareru Neko-sama ==

Um, what kind of improvements are you looking for on the character's page? I'll try my best to bring it up to standards.
[[User:Kendareru|Kendareru Neko-sama]] 23:19, 6 August 2006 (UTC)
:I didn't add the cleanup tag; I just did some cleanup myself. My suggestion is look at some [[WikiFur:Featured_articles|featured articles]] and compare the style. --[[User:Rat|Rat]] 07:37, 7 August 2006 (UTC)

== Protecting [[Furry]] ==

I see that you protected the article [[Furry]]. But I am confused by the comment in the protection log. Did you mean to unprotect the article? --[[User:Dmuth|Douglas Muth]] 22:46, 7 September 2006 (UTC)
:I did unprotect the article; I just left it so that unregistered users couldn't move it, so it still says tht it's protected. --[[User:Rat|Rat]] 22:50, 7 September 2006 (UTC)

::Reducing protection but not removing it registers as 'protected' in the log: [http://furry.wikia.com/index.php?title=Special%3ALog&type=protect&user=&page=Furry]. ^_^ --[[w:User:Splarka|Splarka]] <small>([[w:User_talk:Splarka|talk]])</small> 23:59, 7 September 2006 (UTC)

:::Oh, I see. I clicked on the "unprotect" tag on that article and the log message became much clearer. Thanks for pointing that out! --[[User:Dmuth|Douglas Muth]] 00:05, 8 September 2006 (UTC)

==Howloween 2005 attendance==
Hi Rat, I've changed the Howloween 2005 numbers elsewhere to reflect your attendance figure. If you're certain this is correct, I'll also make sure Flint Otterhall gets the corrections for his infosheet. Thanks! --[[User:Frizzy|Frizzy]] 04:58, 21 September 2006 (UTC)
:That's the information on the howloween_admin list. Unfortunately it isn't public, so I can't cite a specific message. I can't think of anything that would explain that discrepancy.(There were 6 pre-regs that didn't show up(again according to the howloween_admin list), so that isn't it as far as I know). --[[User:Rat|Rat]] 05:41, 21 September 2006 (UTC)

== Person stubs ==

Good to see more person stubs. Thank you for creating them. A few points which would cut down on subsequent edits:
* Bolded aliases should have redirects to the article
* "Soandso is an x who lives in" reads more smoothly, and is more grammatical, than "Soandso is an x living in"
* We have [[:Category:Convention staff]]
Thanks! -- [[User:Sine|Sine]] 18:08, 6 October 2006 (UTC)

== WikiFur and fair use? ==

Hey Rat, which WikiFur user(s) know most about fair use (in US) and/or fair dealing (in Canada)? (I'm hoping you know) --[[User:EarthFurst|EarthFurst]] 06:32, 5 November 2006 (UTC)

:I know a certain amount about fair use. Fair dealing, less so (ironic, since I come from the UK, but I didn't really have to deal with it before I came here :-). --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]<sup>([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]])</sup> 06:33, 5 November 2006 (UTC)

::I know some, but I'm not an expert. I'll weigh in on the topic. --[[User:Rat|Rat]] 08:16, 5 November 2006 (UTC)

== Art drive submissions ==
Just wanted to let you know that I've completed some work for the art drive.
**Completed [[Image:Rat fursona.png|25px]] and used in [[Rat (species)]]
**Completed [[Image:Rabbit fursona.png|25px]] and used in [[Rabbit]]
-- [[User:JSharp|JaeSharp]] 14:06, 3 December 2006 (UTC)

== page name changes ==

Hey Rat, I just want to say thanks for the page name chages for Miki and Rokko, I appreciate it - [[User:RVDDP2501|RVDDP2501]] 16:35, 4 February 2007 (UTC)

Hey Rat, sorry but there was a miscommunication between me and Shawntae, He didn't want me to use the adolescent pic of Rokko, so could you please delete - Image:Rokko WhiteEye (Adolecent) by ebonyleopard.jpg - for me, thanks and sorry - [[User:RVDDP2501|RVDDP2501]] 22:41, 4 February 2007 (UTC)

== Image filenames ==

Heya. When uploading images, could you see about giving them meaningful filenames? That is there in the uploading bumf. -- [[User:Sine|Sine]] 23:24, 24 April 2007 (UTC)
:Ok, I have been inconsistent with doing that. I don't see a direct way to rename already uploaded images, but I can reupload them under a new name. --[[User:Rat|Rat]] 23:42, 24 April 2007 (UTC)

== RedFox Nightfox ==

I changed the information on that page because it has inaccurate information about myself. I am no longer on DeviantArt and do not wish to be associated with that website.

Please do not change it again.

Thanks.

P.S.

I am curious as to the fact that someone would even create a page about me in the first place, albeit with only a little information. quite interesting...

- [[RedFox Nightfox]] - June 1, '07 11:08 CST

== Picture deletion / cannot email? ==

Log into Wikifur for the first time in months only to find out you deleted one of my pictures (a commission done for me which I had the rights to post). I tried to email you about it but WikiFur complains that I "must be logged in and have a valid email address in my preferences", both of which are true. Sounds like a bug that needs fixing.

Please do me the courtesy of emailing me or at least triggering something that'll send me a notification before you delete something valid like this.

Please revert the article to the version before you edited it so the picture will re-appear. Thank you. {{unsigned|Tugrik}}

:Looks like you've already restored it. Remember to tag the image with what the terms of use for it are.
:If you would like to be notified when a page changes (ie. your talk page), add it to your watchlist. Go under "my preferences", and check "E-mail me when a page I'm watching is changed".
:I don't know about the user-to-user mail thing. --[[User:Rat|Rat]] 07:18, 4 June 2007 (UTC)

== Objective Writeup...? ==

I'm not exactly sure how you mean by making the article about myself more... objective. You mean abstract? Or controversial? Or do you mean to have more overall objectives to cover in what I explain?

I suppose I'm just not understanding exactly what particular instances you're referring to in the writeups posted which you offered as examples.

Sometimes I just have to be shown in detail; if you want to diagram it like sentence structure, I'll probably follow easier than if you say, "check out these few profiles and do it like that." Cause I'm kinda like, "Do what like how? Am I making the article too personal and biased?"

Just let me know! Thanks! --[[User:Kit-Karamak|Kit Karamak]] 21:10, 15 June 2007 (UTC)
:Some other editors besides me have taken a more active interest in the article and you may want to talk to them. Noted examples from me:
:"He has two successful fan fictions" -Successful in what way?
:"Kit is NOT a vegan." -I don't know why it's stated so strongly.
:--[[User:Rat|Rat]] 21:28, 15 June 2007 (UTC)

Ah, I see. Both examples are good ones; I appreciate it. I'll keep an eye out for things that need explaining and seem trivial so that I can tighten up the article itself. Thanks again! --[[User:Kit-Karamak|Kit Karamak]] 01:31, 20 June 2007 (UTC)

== Added two images to articles ==

I've added images to [[Jackal]] and to [[Panther]]. I believe these qualify for your art bounty, but let me know if there is something I should adjust. -- [[User:KDelany|KDelany]] 23:02, 27 June 2007 (UTC)
:Okay, looks like it meets the requirements. Just let me know if you'd like the bounty immediately or if you'd just like me to add it to my records for now. --[[User:Rat|Rat]] 23:31, 27 June 2007 (UTC)
::Immediate would be great; I plan to add more images in the future, but that might not be for some time. -- [[User:KDelany|KDelany]] 02:25, 28 June 2007 (UTC)

== Hi ==

I have one.

I just didn't log in.

-[[User:Skunk]] aka [[User:64.18.124.101|64.18.124.101]] 09:49, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

== Renaming article ==

Thanks for fixing up [[TFnet]] for me. The funny thing is, I kept thinking there had to be a right way to do it what wouldn't lose the history, but when I checked the [[Help:Editing|editing help link]] it seemed to clearly indicate that redirects were used for correcting article name misspellings and capitalisation errors, so... there you have it, just a newbie pedant, for all the damage that causes. *grin* Again, I'm glad you set it up right! {{unsigned|Tracerj}}
:The neat thing is, when you use the "move" function in the software, it automatically makes a redirect from the old page to the new page. Right now though, the "move" function is restricted to admins only(sorry!), so if you need a page moved, just ask an [[WikiFur:Administrators|admin]]. --[[User:Rat|Rat]] 21:53, 15 July 2007 (UTC)

== vanfurs ? ==

I was about to start an article about vanfurs LJ, but I noticed vanfurs profile page says “Name: Vancouver Furs” so I was wondering what the article name should be. --[[User:EarthFurst|EarthFurst]] 23:17, 7 August 2007 (UTC)
:My opinion is that the mention on [[List_of_furry_LiveJournal_communities]] is enough, but if you feel you can write something more about it go ahead. You could label it [[vanfurs]] or [[Vancouver Furs (LiveJournal community)]], or pose the question to a wider group. --[[User:Rat|Rat]] 06:48, 8 August 2007 (UTC)

==Protect==
Actually, what I meant was to blank the page then, protect it after removing the vandalism.. :) --<span style="color:blue;font-weight:bold;font-size:medium;font-family: Monotype Corsiva;">[[User:Cometstyles|Comet]][[User talk:Cometstyles|styles]]</span> 10:03, 21 November 2007 (UTC)
:Oh you did it while I was typing this..Thanks .. :) ..--<span style="color:blue;font-weight:bold;font-size:medium;font-family: Monotype Corsiva;">[[User:Cometstyles|Comet]][[User talk:Cometstyles|styles]]</span> 10:04, 21 November 2007 (UTC)

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The word '''furry''' has several meanings, dependent on the context in which it is used. Predominantly, it pertains to an interest in [[Anthropomorphic|anthropomorphic animals]] and/or mythological or imaginary creatures which possess [[human]] or superhuman capabilities. The plural form of furry in all its contexts is ''furs'' or ''furries''; the subjects of furry interest are also known as [[furries]].

== What it means to ''be'' furry ==
Someone who says they are furry is generally expressing an interest in anthropomorphic animals and/or creatures.

Unfavorable attention from the media has created a negative stereotype of a furry. Contrary to how a Furry is portrayed in pop culture and mass media, how deep or meaningful an interest in Furry is varies greatly from person to person. Also, the breadth of a person's interest in the fandom, and what ultimately makes them furry, is specific to each individual. Below is a list of common interests with which a fur is likely to identify. A furry may be interested in any or all of them, to any degree.

Someone claiming to be furry would also be part of the [[furry fandom]].

== Furry's gamut of interests ==
==== Cartoons and games ====
Interest in anthropomorphic animals and/or creatures can be as simple as the many popular furry cartoon characters, known as [[funny animal]]s. These may include [[Bugs Bunny]], [[Tony the Tiger]], [[Sly Cooper]], [[Star Fox]], etc. However, someone who merely happens to like these characters is not necessarily a furry; the degree and nature of one's interest is relevant here.

==== Spirituality ====
Some furs believe they have a spiritual connection to a particular animal which is typically their [[fursona]], but also may be a [[totem]]. Strong spiritual believers may often say that they are "an animal in a human body" (and in fact may identify themselves as [[Otherkin]], [[Were]]s and/or [[Therian]]s). [[Lifestyler|Furry lifestylers]] often fall into this category.

==== Art and creativity ====
Some furs may be interested only in the creative aspects of the furry fandom. Furry content, both online and off, is easy to obtain, and available in vast amounts, and furs produce new works regularly. Furry artwork is also done by many nonfurries as well in targeting the fandom. Others may disassociate themselves from the fandom and refer to themselves as funny animal artists. Furries may also enjoy [[role-playing]] a particular furry character or fursona, sometimes writing about this character or recording their online interactions for posterity.

==== Fursuiting ====
A relatively ''un''common practice among furries is to dress up in a costume that is typically designed after a fursona.<ref>[[News:UC_Davis_posts_furry_survey_results|UC Davis Posts Furry Survey Results]]</ref> These "[[fursuits]]" are usually worn at [[conventions]], and a few are even designed to accommodate sexual situations.

==== Sexuality ====
To some furs, the sexual [[Xenophilia|attraction]] to anthropomorphic animals is a part of what makes them furry. This is a topic of much controversy, as it has been the subject of early media attention (such as that from [[Wired|Wired Magazine]] and [[Vanity Fair]]), and has spawned a few groups (such as the [[Burned Furs]]) with a desire to shame or suppress those who display their philias in public.

== Other contexts of Furry ==
From within the fandom, anything classified as an anthropomorphic animal and/or creature could be called a furry. That could be anything from [[Scooby Doo]] to various sports [[mascot]]s to [[Omaha the Cat Dancer]]. Since mainstream characters are generally not created with furries in mind, the furry context is presumed by most outsiders to not be present despite subcultural interest.

Any art showcasing anthropomorphic animals is generally considered furry artwork. Artwork that contains furries in sexual situations may be called [[yiff]] or [[spooge]] art.

==== Non-furry furries ====
Anthropomorphic creatures that are also considered to be furry (even with the lack of pelt or fur) include (but are not limited to): [[dragon]]s and [[lizard]]s (also known as [[scalies]] and [[herp]]s, respectively,) [[bird]]s and [[gryphon]]s (also known as [[featheries]] or '''[[avian]]s''',) and [[taur]]s ([[centaur]]s being the prime example.)

== See also ==
*[[Furries]]
*[[Furry fan]]
*[[Furry fandom]]
*[[Fursuit|Fursuiter]]
*[[Furry (IRC)|#furry]]
*[[Furvert]]
*[[Lifestyler]]
*[[wikipedia:Furry|Furry]] on [[Wikipedia]]
*[http://www.slhistory.org/index.php/Anthro Furry] on the SL History Wiki
*[http://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/Furry Furry] (Фу́рри) on the Russian Wikipedia

== External links ==

* [http://www.tigerden.com/infopage/furry/intro.html PeterCat's Furry InfoPage]
* [http://www.tigerden.com/infopage/furry/furfaq.txt FAQ] for [[alt.fan.furry]]
* [http://www.loganberry.furtopia.org/essays/rabbitingon.html Rabbiting On - a personal view of furry]

[[Category:Terms]]
[[Category:Culture]]

[[cs:Furry]]
[[de:Furry]]
[[fr:Furry]]
[[fi:Turri]]

== Notes ==
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Talk:Encyclopædia Dramatica (.com)

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<center>'''Discussion Pages'''</center>
*[[/Archive1|Archive 1]] (9 Sep 2005 - 19 Mar 2007)
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'''Older conversations have been archived. Please view the links on the right if you wish to review old threads.'''

== Current downtime ==

The site is currently down, although I am not sure how permanent this is. A few days ago their site header [http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache:hJJWPd0QwwwJ:www.encyclopediadramatica.com/+encyclopedia+dramatica&hl=en&strip=1 announced]:
:''Encyclopedia Dramatica needs moar IRL moneys, like, fucking now. Disk space is pretty much screwed, so there may be problems loading. HALP PLZ!!! Visit Encyclopedia Dramatica:Support ED or join us in ED IRC for moar details and ways to pledge your fealty!
They probably ''are'' out of money, but they could well be back. I guess we'll see. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]<sup>([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]])</sup> 23:57, 28 April 2007 (UTC)
:ED is up again, although their image (and CSS) server appears to be dead. I am taking off the "dead" tags for now and classing it as [[Move Your Dead Bones|"reanimated"]]. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]<sup>([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]])</sup> 06:01, 29 April 2007 (UTC)
:It is "down" the same way FChan is occasionally down; over-quota. The account is still active; it just can't receive connections until it gets more monies or until the next billing cycle. Cross-posted from the Duke Otterland talk, as it's applicable here. [[User:Leam|Leam]] 19:41, 15 May 2007 (UTC)

== "Even the registration process is an IRC trial-by-fire." ==

Is this line necessary? It seems rather irrelevant, and I think it is more than a little inaccurate. Thoughts?-[[User:El, oh, el|El, oh, el]] 08:32, 29 April 2007 (UTC)
:Have you ever registered an ED account in ED IRC? [[User:Leam|Leam]] 10:11, 29 April 2007 (UTC)
::No, but I've made accounts for people on ED IRC ^^. The "official" account registration channel on IRC isn't what you'd call a trial-by-fire, btw. The only time people who are looking for an account are bullied, harassed or kb'd for fun is when they ask in the general discussion channel, which is the wrong place to look for an account nowadays. Therefore I think that the line is inaccurate-[[User:El, oh, el|El, oh, el]] 14:07, 29 April 2007 (UTC)
:::Just to be clear, it sounds like you're saying there's a separate channel for account creation. I've been on ED for awhile, and if that's the case, it must be buried deep; all the "IRC" pages I've ever come across redirect to #ed, therefore the implication I see is that it is the appropriate place to ask for an account. However, if I am mistaken and #ed is more for general chat, feel free to toss the line; I made the change to preserve the tone of the original paragraph (which admittedly, was crap) and it isn't all that NPOV. [[User:Leam|Leam]] 18:53, 29 April 2007 (UTC)
::::There's been a seperate channel for account creation requests (#accounts) for about a month. I was under the impression that this was common knowledge, but obviously no-one has bothered to update the relevant pages on ED to reflect this-[[User:El, oh, el|El, oh, el]] 02:08, 30 April 2007 (UTC)
:::::Cool. I have a few friends who would like to know this. And hey, if you're feeling constructive, maybe you'd like to tackle [http://furry.wikia.com/wiki/Encyclop%C3%A6dia_Dramatica#Encyclop.C3.A6dia_Dramatica_and_furries the last paragraph I didn't]. :3 [[User:Leam|Leam]] 07:36, 30 April 2007 (UTC)
:::::Oh, and [http://furry.wikia.com/wiki/Encyclop%C3%A6dia_Dramatica#Types_of_content this one, too]. [[User:Leam|Leam]] 07:37, 30 April 2007 (UTC)
::::::I don't see why not *shrugs*-[[User:El, oh, el|El, oh, el]] 10:57, 30 April 2007 (UTC)

== Lockdown mode notes... ==

This text is misleading...

"At present (May 2007) editing of articles may only be carried out by ED administrators and all other users are prevented from logging in."

The administrators aren't preventing anyone from logging in or editing articles -- the free space in /var is in the mere hundreds of kilobytes! There is literally no place to store session data. The site is in read-only mode until this is rectified, and not by choice. [[User:Leam|Leam]] 23:03, 24 May 2007 (UTC)

== Section ordering ==

Having the "Encyclopedia Dramatica and furs" section first seems a little odd, and in fact seems to be detrimental to the flow of the article. Can we shuffle it back to where it was?-[[User:El, oh, el|El, oh, el]] 05:32, 28 May 2007 (UTC)

:Actually, this way it tells the reader first why is this relevant/related/connected with the furry fandom (see [[The Werelist]], [[QI]], [[Deviant Desires]], [[Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras]], and a few more I can't #@$&* find {murphy's Law],) before moving on to the context of what the site is. Just FYI [[User:Spirou|Spirou]] 05:56, 28 May 2007 (UTC)

::Hmm, I see, but the issue I have with this is: taking [[QI]] as an example, the reader is given a steady introduction to what the subject of the article is, ''before'' being informed of how it has impacted on the fandom. Here, there's no such opportunities for gaining some basic background knowledge of the site before diving into whatever issues the site has with furries, impact on the fandom etc. and it makes reading it more difficult than it has to be. Also, this ordering could be accidentally construed as POV - discussing how ED has had a rather negative impact on the fandom straight up doesn't seem impartial, to be honest - not saying that you're meaning to do anything like that, so please don't think of my criticism in that way :3-[[User:El, oh, el|El, oh, el]] 06:47, 28 May 2007 (UTC)

:::Yes, sorry, I haven't got to moving the [[QI]] article around (just minor cleaning and add logos,) shouldn't have added that one as an example. I see your point on the POV, but I think it's something that can be worked on in its next edits. No, criticism is fine if it keeps the article readable and informative =) [[User:Spirou|Spirou]] 07:27, 28 May 2007 (UTC)

::::I actually thought that [[QI]] was a good example of an article that gives sufficient background info before going into issues and impact within the fandom, so as to give the reader a better opportunity to understand the issues at hand :/-[[User:El, oh, el|El, oh, el]] 09:10, 28 May 2007 (UTC)

Actually the [[QI]] seems to have more on the shown itself, instead to its relevance to furry (i.e. It could use a "to the point" trim.) But, after a couple discussions on section flow, I returned the section to its prior placement until a consensus on the proper formating is reached [[User:Spirou|Spirou]] 12:49, 28 May 2007 (UTC)

I'm a bit torn on this one. I agree that the relevance to the community should be pointed out first, but that breaks the flow of the article in a way, because you have the introduction paragraph; it rather makes sense to continue talking about the topic at hand a bit before going into the relevance to the community. I think we should have the relevance to furries after the types of content, I guess. My writing instincts override my web design sense. :3 [[User:Leam|Leam]] 02:34, 29 May 2007 (UTC)

== Fonder ==

Who knows, maybe she is >=) ...Or is that '''Fondler'''? [[User:Spirou|Spirou]] 07:52, 28 May 2007 (UTC)

== references question... ==

should the form of the reference be formatted like:

<nowiki><ref>[http://tinyurl.com/26p5l7 Encyclopædia Dramatica's] copyright information]</ref></nowiki>

or

<nowiki><ref>[http://tinyurl.com/26p5l7 Encyclopædia Dramatica's copyright information]</ref></nowiki>

? i ask because google will index the link wrong with the former, but that appears to be the default. i changed it to the latter because otherwise, it looks like it's a link pointing ot ED, when it's really pointing to ED's copyright information. [[User:Leam|Leam]] 03:56, 29 May 2007 (UTC)

:Google should actually take the context into consideration - it picks up nearby words, although not as strongly. Personally I'd use the second, or "[URL Copyright information] - Encyclopædia Dramatica" (usually this format where the title of the page is the link is preferred). --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]<sup>([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]])</sup> 04:23, 29 May 2007 (UTC)

== types of content and relationship to the fandom updated (draft) ==

plz feel free to edit to death in the usual fashion. but i think we actually have something good. [[User:Leam|Leam]] 05:04, 29 May 2007 (UTC)

== Pardon my ignorance... ==

But what the hell is the obsession WF has with ED? Why are these two always going at each other? It just seems idiotic, childish, and trite to me.

:Look back at the early article; it was ass, full of misconceptions and outright lies, serving mostly as a vent page for the butthurt. It took a lot of changes to get to something that could be considered quality. Like it or not, the furry community and the internet trolls intersect, and if WikiFur is going to document everything, it needs to document ED. I'm just trying to make sure it does so fairly. [[User:Leam|Leam]] 20:34, 14 June 2007 (UTC)

::Why? Why are these two intertwined so much, though? It doesn't make any sense and it's hardly fair for either side, cause both just end up with plenty of negative exposure. Frankly, I don't see a huge reason for the article, except as maybe a footnote elsewhere. --[[User:IanKeith|IanKeith]] 04:38, 15 June 2007 (UTC)

:::If you want to get into a discussion about why internet trolls exist that will take awhile, and is frankly beyond the scope of this discussion. It does exist, and we make up a notable part of the community, and since WikiFur documents pretty much everything having to do with that which is "furry," here the article is. It doesn't have the same (and often absurd and contradicting) notability standards that Wikipedia has. Exposure is only negative if either side is negatively affected, which frankly, I don't see. [[User:Leam|Leam]] 06:12, 15 June 2007 (UTC)

== Deaffleas ==

I feel more discussion is in order, to avoid article protection. [[User:Leam|Leam]] 21:29, 14 June 2007 (UTC)
: actually, nm now. [[User:Leam|Leam]] 00:30, 15 June 2007 (UTC)

==Privacy invasion for the sake of drama?==
I don't think that link actually illustrates the re-insertion of private details for the sake of drama. As can be easily seen, that edit was a reversion of what was essentially a blanking, by an administrator using admin rollback. Whether it was reverted to provoke more drama is purely speculation (more likely, the admin just took a cursory glance and reverted what seemed to be vandalism) and as such shouldn't be included in the article-[[User:El, oh, el|El, oh, el]] 01:29, 15 June 2007 (UTC)
:Good point. [[User:Leam|Leam]] 05:28, 15 June 2007 (UTC)

Furry

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The word '''furry''' has several meanings, dependent on the context in which it is used. Predominantly, it pertains to an interest in [[Anthropomorphic|anthropomorphic animals]] and/or mythological or imaginary creatures which possess [[human]] or superhuman capabilities. The plural form of furry in all its contexts is ''furs'' or ''furries''; the subjects of furry interest are also known as [[furries]].

== What it means to ''be'' furry ==
Someone who says they are furry is generally expressing an interest in anthropomorphic animals and/or creatures.

Unfavorable attention from the media has created a negative stereotype of a furry. Contrary to how a Furry is portrayed in pop culture and mass media, how deep or meaningful an interest in Furry is varies greatly from person to person. Also, the breadth of a person's interest in the fandom, and what ultimately makes them furry, is specific to each individual. Below is a list of common interests with which a fur is likely to identify. A furry may be interested in any or all of them, to any degree.

Someone claiming to be furry would also be part of the [[furry fandom]].

== Furry's gamut of interests ==
==== Cartoons and games ====
Interest in anthropomorphic animals and/or creatures can be as simple as the many popular furry cartoon characters, known as [[funny animal]]s. These may include [[Bugs Bunny]], [[Tony the Tiger]], [[Sly Cooper]], [[Star Fox]], etc. However, someone who merely happens to like these characters is not necessarily a furry; the degree and nature of one's interest is relevant here.

==== Spirituality ====
Some furs believe they have a spiritual connection to a particular animal which is typically their [[fursona]], but also may be a [[totem]]. Strong spiritual believers may often say that they are "an animal in a human body" (and in fact may identify themselves as [[Otherkin]], [[Were]]s and/or [[Therian]]s). [[Lifestyler|Furry lifestylers]] often fall into this category.

==== Art and creativity ====
Some furs may be interested only in the creative aspects of the furry fandom. Furry content, both online and off, is easy to obtain, and available in vast amounts, and furs produce new works regularly. Furry artwork is also done by many nonfurries as well in targeting the fandom. Others may disassociate themselves from the fandom and refer to themselves as funny animal artists. Furries may also enjoy [[role-playing]] a particular furry character or fursona, sometimes writing about this character or recording their online interactions for posterity.

==== Fursuiting ====
A relatively ''un''common practice among furries is to dress up in a costume that is typically designed after a fursona.<ref>[[News:UC_Davis_posts_furry_survey_results|UC Davis Posts Furry Survey Results]]</ref> These "[[fursuits]]" are usually worn at [[conventions]], and a few are even designed to accommodate sexual situations.

==== Sexuality ====
To some furs, the sexual [[Xenophilia|attraction]] to anthropomorphic animals is a part of what makes them furry. This is a topic of much controversy, as it has been the subject of early media attention (such as that from [[Wired|Wired Magazine]] and [[Vanity Fair]]), and has spawned a few groups (such as the [[Burned Furs]]) with a desire to shame or suppress those who display their philias in public.

== Other contexts of Furry ==
From within the fandom, anything classified as an anthropomorphic animal and/or creature could be called a furry. That could be anything from [[Scooby Doo]] to various sports [[mascot]]s to [[Omaha the Cat Dancer]]. Since mainstream characters are generally not created with furries in mind, the furry context is presumed by most outsiders to not be present despite subcultural interest.

Any art showcasing anthropomorphic animals is generally considered furry artwork. Artwork that contains furries in sexual situations may be called [[yiff]] or [[spooge]] art.

==== Non-furry furries ====
Anthropomorphic creatures that are also considered to be furry (even with the lack of pelt or fur) include (but are not limited to): [[dragon]]s and [[lizard]]s (also known as [[scalies]] and [[herp]]s, respectively,) [[bird]]s and [[gryphon]]s (also known as [[featheries]] or '''[[avian]]s''',) and [[taur]]s ([[centaur]]s being the prime example.)

== See also ==
*[[Furries]]
*[[Furry fan]]
*[[Furry fandom]]
*[[Fursuit|Fursuiter]]
*[[Furry (IRC)|#furry]]
*[[Furvert]]
*[[Lifestyler]]
*[[wikipedia:Furry|Furry]] on [[Wikipedia]]
*[http://www.slhistory.org/index.php/Anthro Furry] on the SL History Wiki
*[http://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/Furry Furry] (Фу́рри) on the Russian Wikipedia

== External links ==

* [http://www.tigerden.com/infopage/furry/intro.html PeterCat's Furry InfoPage]
* [http://www.tigerden.com/infopage/furry/furfaq.txt FAQ] for [[alt.fan.furry]]
* [http://www.loganberry.furtopia.org/essays/rabbitingon.html Rabbiting On - a personal view of furry]

[[Category:Terms]]
[[Category:Culture]]
[[fi:Turri]]
[[cs:Furry]]

== Notes ==
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Dragon

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[[Image:Extinctioners cast Dre by Ebonyleopard.jpg|right|thumb|[[Dre]], a fictional '''dragon''' character in [[Extinctioners]]]]
'''Dragons''' are a diverse mythological [[species]], rich in lore, appearance, form, color and nature. Although not all dragons have scales or are even entirely [[reptile|reptilian]], they are generally classified as [[scalie]] or [[herp]] within the [[furry fandom]]. With such diversity and adaptability to [[anthropomorphic]] characterization, the dragon has become one of the [[List of most popular phenotypes| most popular phenotypes]] of furries.
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== Non-anthro dragons ==
[[image:Autumn_slice_02.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Reflections of different realities.]]
Full-form, non-anthro dragons come in many shapes and sizes representing their origins from around the world.

* Western Dragons are usually large, leathery-winged, quasi-reptilian or saurian beings. In modern fiction they are sometimes warm-blooded, and reflect influences from contemporary knowledge of [[dinosaur]]s. Most have scales and some lay eggs. Variations include but are not limited to:
** Feathered [[wing]]s
** Fur coat or manes
** Un-scaled hides
* Eastern Dragons are generally long, sinuous, fur-bearing dragons without wings. Often, they have horns or antlers, and are the type depicted in Chinese or Japanese traditional art.
* Rare or Atypical Dragons such as Amphipteres or Wyverns - the moniker "Dragon" is applied to a staggeringly large number of creatures, some of which have very little to do with each other.
* Non-traditional or less common permutations, such as Fairy Dragons or even artificial and symbolic creatures - postmodern [[fantasy]] and [[science-fiction]] has portrayed the dragon as everything from a psychological [[Wikipedia:Meme|meme]] to [[Wikipedia:Steampunk|steampunk]] robots.

Character-oriented genres like Furry tend to portray non-anthro dragons with additional capabilities and tweaks to make them more accessible as a sentient character who might display human-like behavior. The capacity for human speech is common. It is also not uncommon to see dragons with dexterous, tool-using forefeet. One can find crossovers with dragon-like qualities in species concepts like the [[monoceros]].

== Anthro-Dragons / Dragonoids / Draconoids / Draconids ==

Anthropomorphic dragons, also known as [[draconids]] are similar to their full-form cousins, but [[humanoid]] or [[bipedal]]. [[Furry]] fantasy characterizations of this style of dragon may freely combine highly interpretive elements:
[[Image:AW6-Panko.jpg|right|thumb|176px|A Dz'isu by [[Brian Harp]]]]
* They may or may not have wings. Wings may not be functional for flying, or may be only for gliding.
* Feminine forms (be they female, [[herm]], or otherwise) frequently show [[mammal]]ian traits such as [[breasts]]. Such a character might still be defined as a reptile, or might be conceived more as a mammal with draconic features.
* Legs are often [[digitigrade]], but may be [[plantigrade]].
* Body hair and/or fur is common. It sometimes may be presented as birdlike proto-plumage or down.

In fiction, myth, and character back stories, non-humanoid and humanoid dragons are sometimes two aspects or variations of the same species. It is not uncommon for non-anthro dragons to possess the ability of [[shapeshifting]] in order to assume a humanoid form or presented as examples of parallel evolution.
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Known [[furry]] examples of anthro-dragons include [[Brian Harp]]'s Dz'isu, [[AraKaraath]] from his comic ''[[In A Perfect World]]'' and [[Phantomgraph]]'s Dracine.

== Draconic character traits ==

Dragons typically have many character traits ascribed to them. Due to the wide range of mythology and differing perceptions of their personality, there is no definitive guide to draconic characterization. Some classical and popular traits are:

* Hoarding valuable items. Traditionally seen as greed, but sometimes as protection of rarities or items which are valuable in more ways than material riches. Some items are often only of value only to the dragon and are collected because of a particular interest or just because it's shiny or a caught the dragon's attention.
* In [[Japanese mythology|Asian mythology]], an appreciation for fine foods and tea, culture, traditions, and rituals. As a side note, many Furries who play dragons also seem to have a preference for tea, regardless of their character's mythological background.
* Arrogance, selfishness and a sense of superiority and/or invulnerability.
* Vanity and great attention to appearances, though not necessarily physical.
* Defensive and territorial, preferring the company of other creatures to another dragon.
* A "breath weapon" of some kind, often visualized as the natural or mystical ability to exhale fire. There are many variations, ranging from icy breath to poisonous clouds. It has been suggested that this originates from the Christian idea that dragons (as "serpents" or "wyrms/worms") embody the tempting serpent of Hell, and thus their bellies are gates linked to Hell; whenever the dragon opens this gate, then, hellfire will belch out. However, such portrayal can also be considered a derogatory stereotype.
[[Image:Perndragon.jpg|right|thumb|136px|Dragons from the Dragonriders of Pern series]]
* Deference and even voluntary servitude to great wisdom, purity, power, or beauty.
* Curiosity about smaller, more delicate creatures such as men, to the point of obsession.
* Great cycles of sleep and regeneration, where a dragon might vanish for weeks, months, or years to slumber or hibernate.
* In the oriental context, a dragon is often seen as a messenger of divine powers or enforcer of the law of the gods.
* Mastery of arcane knowledge, such as alchemy and forms of sorcery or magical lore.

One trait many also conceptualize dragons with is referred to as the "pounce or ponder" instinct. A dragon tends to either make a snap decision - or else spend hours, days, or even years laboring over an idea, with little middle ground between the extremes.

==Dragons today==

Dragons have occasionally taken on a more humanistic sensibility in modern fiction. Anne McCaffrey's [[Wikipedia:Category:Dragonriders of Pern|Dragonriders of Pern]] saga is thought to be the beginning of the modern reconceptualization of the dragon. Particularly within [[comic book]]s, [[anime]], [[manga]] and [[furry fandom]], the dragon as a [[character]] or a personal avatar is often employed to add some draconic qualities onto a more human oriented foundation. Dragon characters commonly take on a more benign, playful, and warm persona.

* Non-anthropomorphic dragons are frequently direct allies of heroes and villains, and often serve as their protectors, companions or partners.
* ''[[In A Perfect World]]'', the comic strip by [[AraKaraath]], shows dragons as notorious for harassing postal carriers. Common traits include a love of [[shiny|shiny objects]], the ability to "lounge" almost anywhere, and a tendency to take a very long view of things.
[[Image:c-llewellyn.gif|right|thumb|180px|Llewellyn of [[Ozy and Millie]]]]
* Dragon characters are often crafted for appealing or exciting appearances as much as traditional mythological qualities, and combined with present day or science fiction settings in addition to traditional fantasy. Here, the dragon's traditional qualities are interpreted in a new context - for example, dragons might be masters of high technology rather than magic, or intellectuals rather than wizards.
* Dragons which have metaphysical elements may employ more modern ideas such as psionic abilities.
* The dragon might embody many traditional aspects, but for new purposes, such as humor. A good example of a traditional yet humorous and contemporary dragon is [[Llewellyn]], from [[D.C. Simpson]]'s comic strip [[Ozy and Millie]].

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== Multiplayer worlds ==

Dragon species have been prominent in a number of multiplayer worlds, including [[Alfandria]], [[Dragon's Shadow MUCK]], [[Loneport MUSH]], and [[Ryksyll MOO]].
[[Image:Redtaildragon.jpg|thumb|250px|right|A drawing of a [[foxdragon]] by artist [[Arazia]].]]
==Dragon noises==
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There's no definitive "sound" for dragons. [[Cat]]s meow and purr, [[horse]]s whicker, nicker, whinny and neigh, but to date, there's been no real agreement on what sort of sound a dragon should make. There have, however been some generally popular ideas:
(Often spelled phonetically)
* Roar: A roar.
* Rawr/Rwar/Mrawr/Rawrm: A somewhat less intimidating roar. A friendly, sociable roar, or greeting - akin to the chuffing of [[tiger]]s. One of the more popular sounds, also used by creatures of other species.
* Awr: A sound of disappointment. A variant of 'aww'.
* Wark: A noise also used by gryphons. An exclamation.
* Doot: A happy dragon sound, like "dook!" for [[ferret]]s.
* Thrum: A dragon purring. Also "rumble" in some of the larger varieties.
* Growf: like "rawr". Used as the common sound of the "What's New" dragon from ''[[Wikipedia:Dragon (magazine)|Dragon Magazine]]'''s 1980s-era comic, [[Phil Foglio|What's New?]].
* Croon: An intimate sound, most commonly used by parents to hatchlings.
* Kgnaw: like chewing, but in a dragon's way.
* Mwrewl: rarely heard more intimate sound of pleasure.
* Skree!: a screech, can be pleasure, violence, or surprise.
Many dragon sounds are like [[Wikipedia:Metasyntactic variable|meta-syntactic variables ]]: they mean whatever you need them to mean.

== Cautions ==
*It is widely considered a bad idea to poke a Dragon of any kind while it's sleeping. Long sleeping cycles often make for a grumpy Dragon if woken early and a sleepy, grumpy Dragon is likely to bite first and think later.
*It is also considered impolite to call a Dragon a 'lizard'(flying or otherwise) and if offense is intended the results depend entirely upon the Dragon's personalty.
*''Never'' steal a shiny object or spirits (as in drink) from a dragon, most are highly protective of such things.
*If you invite a dragon to a party, have enough food for it; many types of dragons are big eaters as they have large bodies and literally burn up food - they don't take kindly to a feast cut short.

== Relationship with Lizardmen ==
[[Lizardman|Lizardmen]] tend to work under Dragons. There have been claims that lizardmen are directly descended from dragons, but this is open to speculation. Dragons tend to look down upon Lizardmen due to the fact that dragons are physically stronger. However, Lizardmen have been known to be more intelligent then many dragons.

== See also ==
* [[:Category:Dragon species|Dragon species]]
* [[:Category:Dragon characters|Dragon characters]]
* [[Wikipedia:Dragons|Dragons]] at Wikipedia

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'''Fur Affinity''' (commonly known as '''FurAffinity''') is one of the [[furry fandom]]'s largest communities, and the second largest [[furry]]-specific [[:Category:Art archives|art gallery]] after the [[VCL]]. It was created as an alternative to art community sites such as [[SheezyArt]] and [[deviantART]], promoting itself as allowing people from the furry/[[Anthropomorphic|anthro]] fandom to upload art, music and stories regardless of rating.

* '''Addresses''':
** '''Website''': http://www.furaffinity.net/
** '''Forums''': http://www.furaffinityforums.net/
** '''Wiki''': http://www.wikiffinity.net/
** '''LiveJournal''': http://community.livejournal.com/furaffinity/
** '''IRC''': [irc://irc.furnet.org/furaffinity #furaffinity] on [[FurNet (IRC)|FurNet]]
** '''Frapper''': http://www.frappr.com/furaffinity
** '''Second Life''': http://slurl.com/secondlife/Critter_Valley/158/130/28
* '''Administrators''':
** '''Owners:''' [[The Dragoneer]]
** '''Site Founder:''' [[Alkora]]
** '''Lead Admins''': [[Damaratus]], The Dragoneer
** '''Admins''': [[Ahkahna]], [[Bijoux]], [[Dave Hyena]], [[Fox Amoore]], [[Glaide]], [[Kyoujin]], [[Pinkuh]], [[Silverwolfe]], [[Wicht]] and [[Wolfblade]]
** '''Coders''': Alkora, [[Crypto]], [[Ice-Wolf]], and [[yak]]
** '''Server Administrator''': [[Gushi]]
* '''Ran from/to''':
** January 2005 - 1 August 2005 (coding/server problems)
** 10 December 2005 - present
{{WikiFurNews|Fur Affinity access disrupted amid ownership dispute}}
{{WikiFurNews|'Krystal sandwich' meme strikes Fur Affinity}}
== History ==

Fur Affinity was launched on January 16, 2005 as an alternative to SheezyArt with the forum going live on that date and the main site being transferred a few days later from [[FurPawz]].<ref>''[http://www.sheezyart.com/journal/51100/ Furaffinity.org information]'' - launch of forum on Furaffinity.net. Posted on SheezyArt, 16 January 2005.</ref><ref>''[http://www.sheezyart.com/journal/54575/ Furaffinity - note re. transfer of mainsite and 400+ users]''.

Posted on [[SheezyArt]], 21 January 2005.</ref> During that time period, Sheezy abruptly changed policies to both remove adult art and take a stronger stance against users and their uploads. Warnings were supposedly issued from the site's service provider, advising Sheezy Art that they were not permitted to host adult content on their site.

Much of Sheezy's community was abandoned after the rules change took effect. This migration left many with few alternatives. Many of those burned by SheezyArt went on to sites such as Fur Affinity and [[y!Gallery]]; when the latter decided to ban [[anthro art]] in May 2006, Fur Affinity gained further traffic.

==== Server problems ====

Fur Affinity had suffered from major security holes and a hacking in during Summer of 2005. The site was shut down on 1 August 2005 due to a disagreement between lead coder Jheryn and host provider [[Arcturus]], the primary administrators of the site.<ref>''[http://www.nothingkat.com/confession/furaffinity.htm Plot Holes and Smut Alleyways]'' - criticism of Fur Affinity's past and concern for its future, 24 July 2006, [[Nothingkat.com]]</ref> At that time Fur Affinity had 12,174 user accounts and nearly 100,000 submissions. Arcturus and supporters went on to found [[ArtPlz]].

Over the course of 2005, Fur Affinity was able to raise $1,500 in donations towards the purchase of new hardware for its primary server; a server which would, unfortunately, not realize itself until the middle of 2006. Thanks to the community, Fur Affinity was able to build a stronger, faster server than the site originally used for operation.

On August 11 2007, The Dragoneer's admin account was compromised at [[FA: United‎]] when he used the hotel's unencrypted [[Wikipedia:Wi-fi|Wi-Fi]] connection to access it.<ref>http://www.furaffinityforums.net/showthread.php?tid=11488 Thread by Preyfar on the FA forums about the August 2007 breach</ref><ref>http://www.furaffinityforums.net/showthread.php?tid=11484&pid=195037#pid195037 Post by Preyfar on the FA forums with a more elaborate account of the 2007 breach</ref>The first sign of trouble was a note left on the front page that announced the following:
{{q|Administrator notice: We're sorry, our vaginas are currently full of sand. We're makin' pearls here, folks! :D! FA:U rocks. We all got handjobs from Glaide and Damaratus. -- hacked by jheryn}}
Assurances were made that the password database had not been compromised, and the main site came back online 48 hours later. The FA forums were not affected by this breach.

==== New allocation ====

Fur Affinity returned to operation in December 2005 with a solid backbone and more efficient coding, although full operational status would not be reached until December 10 due to a defect in the ASUS motherboard which powered the server. During Fur Affinity's official re-opening on December 10th, over 10,000 submissions for music, art and writing were submitted to the site during its initial 12 hours. These submissions included imported art from returning users and pieces not previously posted.

There are currently two servers in use by Fur Affinity. The primary server, Gecko, is a dual processor Intel Xeon 3.0Ghz system with 4GB of RAM, currently housed in a Weehawken, [[Wikipedia:New Jersey|New Jersey]] [[Wikipedia:Level 3 Communications|Level 3]] [[Wikipedia:Colocation centre|collocation facility]]. The second server, Phoenix Down, is an AMD Athlon 64 3200+ with 1GB of RAM and is used to store an identical 1:1 copy of the website in the event of hardware failure. Phoenix Down is located at an office at the foothills of Hawk Mountain, near Allentown, PA.

Fur Affinity is assisting in the planning of a [[convention]] known as [[United!]], tentatively scheduled for August 2007.

== Features and rules ==

Fur Affinity's features for users include the ability to allow users to track new updates from particular [[artist]]s; highlight favorites; and upload a wide variety of art (images, music and stories). The site attempts to promote community through its comments system and individual journals.

While works of all ratings are accepted (other than ''photographic nudes, "[[cub]]" related [[pornography]] and images whose intent are to slander or discredit others''<ref>[http://www.furaffinity.net/faq/ Fur Affinity FAQ]</ref>), art rated as mature or adult is not shown to visitors, or to users who have not specified it as a preference (which requires giving a date of birth indicating an age over 18). In addition, a tagging system is in use, and users can browse or block the display of art based on these tags.

Fur Affinity used to have a search feature that allowed users to search for specific art on the site, but this feature became disabled in mid-2006, listed as 'temporarily disabled', and a faux search feature was temporarily implemented on April Fool's Day, much to the chagrin of some users.

==== Pornographic cub art ====

August 2006 saw the restart of an internal administrative debate over the presence of [[pornographic]] underage furry artwork (or "cub art").<ref>''"[http://dragonmyr.deviantart.com/journal/10641590/ DA account reactivated -- FA Truths revealed]"''. Posted by [[Myr]] on November 6, 2006.</ref> Such art was forbidden by the site's Terms of Service, which specified that "depictions of sexually immature characters in any sexual situation are not permitted on Fur Affinity", but bans for this rule were not uniformly enforced. As with previous discussions, administrators could not come to an agreement on whether or not to modify site policy.<ref>[http://www.furaffinityforums.net/showthread.php?tid=4335&pid=63174#pid63174 Comment by The Dragoneer on previous attempts to solve the cub debate]. Posted on November 6, 2006.</ref> Over the following months the issue developed into a public debate, with forum polls and discussion suggesting that the site's members were divided on the topic.

On November 5, it was announced that such work would be allowed, with the requirement of mandatory tagging. The main reasons given for this decision were that no actual minors were harmed during the artwork's creation, and that depictions of many other illegal activities, such as rape, murder, and drug use, were permitted. Conversely, work that depicted [[human]] children, including [[anime characters]], in sexual situations was forbidden.<ref>''"[http://www.furaffinityforums.net/showthread.php?tid=4257&page=1 FA Policy Notice - "Cub" Art]"''. Posted by The Dragoneer on November 5, 2006.</ref> Some artists had threatened to leave the site if it was not forbidden, and some of these did so.

==== Ferrox code update ====

As of June 21, 2006 the site announced an impending upgrade to the site. FA opted to shed their previous naming convention (v1, v2 and v3) and go by codename for the major upgrade, known as "Ferrox". The code reached an estimated 60% completion before being pushed back to an early Winter/Spring 2007 release in effort to follow new quality and coding standards.

The effective release date is "when it's ready". Ferrox is not going to be released until the coding team feels it has undergone sufficient testing and bug hunting.

Features announced as introduced or improved upon are:
* A new user interface supporting better web programming standards, user-requested features and more streamlined navigation for ease-of-use
* Revised submission interfaces for art, music and stories to allow for faster, more accurate uploads and provide unique features for each artistic area
* Re-written server back-end to better support scalability and future upgrades
* Time-limited editable user comments
* Flood detection to prevent spam and abuse
* Enhanced site security focusing on account creation and content delivery
* A flexible keyword-based search system
* Communities, allowing users to post art directly to themed submission groups
* Community-sponsored error messages inspired by [[VCL]]
* Monthly themes and mini-contests where users can obtain ranks and profile enhancements
* Better integrated help and site information.

== Mascots ==
[[Image:Fender2.jpg|right|thumb|280px|Fender, drawn by [[Mutley James]]]]
==== Fender ====

[[Fender]] is the Fur Affinity [[mascot]]. He was primarily created by artist [[K-9]] (one of the people behind the [[comic]] ''[[Circles]]'',) based upon a character concept by [[Preyfar]].

The site currently displays a version of Fender (which can be found on the page header) as drawn by various guest artists to reflect the monthly theme of the site.

Half [[fox]] and half [[ferret]], Fender was born in an attempt to give the site a unique figurehead to whom people could turn for questions and answers regarding the site.
[[Image:RednefMuzz.jpg|right|thumb|280px|Rednef, drawn by [[Muzz]]]]
This was done in an attempt to dissuade grandstanding by admins using the site as a pedestal for their own popularity.

Fender is most often mistaken as being a [[raccoon]].

==== Rednef ====

On April 1st, 2007, the FA header and Fender account avatar showed a female anthro [[dragon]] that bore a resemblance to Fender in terms of coloration, markings, and attire. This was widely believed to be an [[wikipedia:April_Fools|April Fool's]] joke.

The banner was used as a placeholder banner for the newly released dark theme until May when FA announced that there would be TWO mascots and that the new dragon character would be named [[Rednef]].

The May 2007 banner is the first non-gag banner to feature Rednef. She has also appeared on the July 2007 banner.

== Facts ==
* In less than a year since the site's re-launch, Fur Affinity gained over 45,000 users and over 300,000 submissions.
* The site transfers a daily average of nearly 80 GB of data and well over 10,000,000 individual files. The site's peak bandwidth record stands at 20.1Mbit.
* Alexa ranked Fur Affinity in the [http://www.alexa.com/data/details/traffic_details?site0=www.furaffinity.net&site1=vclart.net&site2=&site3=&site4=&x=75&y=15&h=300&w=610&h=400&w=700&z=3&range=1y&size=medium&y=r&z=3&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.furaffinity.net top 7,000 sites] on the web as of 12 September 2007, showing greater traffic than the VCL for most of previous year. Fur Affinity has ranked as high as 3,475 on individual days.
* Account import strings began and ended with <tt>!pie!</tt>
* Fur Affinity gets approximately 800,000 page hits per day (estimated on 10/01/2006).

== References ==
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== External links ==
*[http://irc.netsplit.de/channels/details.php?room=%23furaffinity&net=FurNet statistics of #furaffinity on FurNet IRC network] on irc.netsplit.de

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== google video regular size ==

the link on the main page is to the fullscreen version. this one includes a link to download the video.
[[http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1085115341022161983&hl=en Google Video regular size]]

:Thanks for the tip. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]<sup>([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]])</sup> 07:57, 15 February 2007 (UTC)

== Traffic incidents ==

On the Controversy timeline, there are a few instances that are hard to make a case for their inclusion, but the traffic ones (deleted per now, may be re-instituted if I can make the case,) is more of a personal matter: People have them everyday, most don't reflect on the type of person they are, and, these are really not furry connected (even if trying to tie it to his state of mind.) I had made the case about it a while back, and opinions pro/con are welcome on the removal decision.

While at it, what's the status on his warrant arrest?,... Ongoing, dropped, fake?,... Aaand, the "reference" section needs a major clean-up shake-down (dead links, format, attach reference to the pertinent paragraphs, etc,...) [[User:Spirou|Spirou]] 07:34, 11 June 2007 (UTC)

== August arrest ==

Quick note: sibe was arrested today(8-18-07) on that outstanding warrant. it is unknown how long he will be held for. ~snowy

:[http://www.vinelink.com/offender/detail.jsp?siteID=38000&offenderSID=35726756 Confirmed in VINElink]. Oh well. Hope he can find something productive to do there. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]<sup>([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]])</sup> 05:03, 19 August 2007 (UTC)

theres a typo btw. its august 18 2007 not august 19 2008. ~snowy.

:I'm not having a good day for dates . . . --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]<sup>([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]])</sup> 06:10, 19 August 2007 (UTC)

its okay. ill try to keep updated when we hear more. we'll most likely go see him as soon as possible and see whats up. ~snowy
:p.s. it still says 2008.
::Sheesh. At this rate it may be 2008 by the time I get the date right. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]<sup>([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]])</sup> 06:58, 19 August 2007 (UTC)

==FurJAM ban==
Just trying to establish the exact sequence of events about the e-mail ban sent to Sibe...

According to AussieHusky (organiser of FurJAM) this e-mail was actually sent to another fur, Timon_b.

Aussie, when you say "he then forwarded it to Sibe", do you know for certain it was Timon who forwarded the mail? Could Timon have shown it to someone else, and they then forwarded it to Sibe?

Also, at what point did Sibe's name get on the ban? Did Timon change it, or did Sibe? --[[User:Higgs Raccoon|Higgs Raccoon]] 16:17, 22 August 2007 (UTC)

Timon: Sibe Rocks! {{Unsigned|202.7.166.166}}

== Sibe's out! ==

According to VINElink, he was released yesterday.

http://www.vinelink.com/vinelink/detailsAction.do?siteId=38000&agency=25&id=648342&searchType=offender

:Just in time for his birthday, too! Seems everyone has their birthday this 18th (mine's one day after). --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]<sup>([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]])</sup> 20:29, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

::Interesting. Mine was yesterday. --[[User:Mwalimu|mwalimu]] 15:23, 17 September 2007 (UTC)

== Sibe's Out Confirmed! ==

He's recently updated his greatest journal, posting a new pic. {{unsigned|Smallfry90}}

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'''Something Awful''' (also known simply as '''SA''') is an Internet community owned and operated by [[Richard "Lowtax" Kyanka]]. Forum members range from teens to adults, talented artists to talented writers, and also very avid gamers.

* '''Address''': http://www.somethingawful.com
* '''Founder''': Richard "Lowtax" Kyanka
* '''Ran from/to''': 1999 - present
* '''Motto''': ''The Internet Makes You Stupid''

A minority of its users hold up the established SA tradition of mocking the [[furry fandom]], including pranks, disorganized [[trolling]], and individual harassment of users themselves in places such as [[LiveJournal]], message-boards, and various furry websites. This includes [[WikiFur]] itself, which was vandalized on various pages with defamation toward the furry fandom or repetitions of the phrase "SOMETHING AWFUL DOT COM." While the administrators of the SA forums do not officially condone the actions taken, and do take action to remove these troublemakers from their ranks when they deem necessary, many [[goon]]s take it upon themselves to invade websites, forums and LiveJournals when they are linked on or off the forums. (Examples of off-forums organized invasions includes the now defunct [[SALJ]].) There are three instances where goons "infiltrated" a furry [[convention]]. 

To many on the Something Awful forums now, however, furries are considered an old "meme," but there are still members who continue to "hop on the bandwagon" and attack the fandom.

== Involvement with Furries ==
=== Conventions ===
==== Texas Furry Con 2004 ====
A newer SA forum user started a post detailing her first visit to a furry convention then decided it wasn't for her. She left a picture of a detailed pineapple hand-grenade which stated, "WE ARE WATCHING." [[Image:Sawarning.jpg|right|thumb|User's recollection of the original poster (somewhat inaccurate)]]

Later, SA member [[Vorpal Bunny]], a resident of Texas, attended the convention wearing a shirt that said "L33T LIEK JEFFK", and had a URL to the website. After being tipped off by furry and SA goon [[Labinnah]], the con staff proceeded to catch and detain Vorpal Bunny and his pack of friends, attempting to force them to stay until they signed a form which stated they would not release anything to the Internet. This, of course, didn't happen.

An account in his own words of Vorpal Bunny's visit can be found online [http://web.archive.org/web/20050311035405/http://www.viewfromuphere.com/writings/000122.php here].

The image above is a recollection of what the initial poster assumed she had left drawn again. The original displayed was left laying around in the dealers room and was given to con staff. The actual drawing had the grenade standing vertically, said "We are watching you!" and did not have the SA insignia anywhere. At the time, staff were perplexed and, although the logo of Something Awful is a hand-grenade, it was not a universally recognized symbol of the website at the time of incident. Equally, this hotel was right across the street from Bergstrom International Airport. Had the drawing identified itself as coming from SA, it would have been seen as harmless.

Video of the incident can be found [http://www.nothingkat.com/confession/somethingtexas/bust.zip here]. Also of interest is an opinion article on the matter at [[nothingkat]]'s [[nothingkat.com|website]], ''[http://www.nothingkat.com/confession/somethingtexas.htm Something Awful In Texas]''.

==== [[Feral!]] 2004 ====
A forum user posted about his "ninja infiltration" to a furry convention out in the woods. Sneaking around the camp area, he placed numerous paper flags with the [[Something Awful]] logo on various cars. In the thread he posted, he was ridiculed by the other forum goons for "having no life."

==== Anthrocon 2005 ====
An individual named [[Mix]] decided to bring an old 1976 Canon Canosound 514XL-S video camera with 'Super 8mm Kodak Ektachrome' film with him to [[Anthrocon]], labeled with a bumper sticker that read "LOL INTERNET." He wore a t-shirt with his [[fursona]] on the front-- a blue [[hyena]][[taur]]-- with his profile/meme and "SomethingAwful.com" above it; on the back, a blown-up version of the Something Awful grenade logo. He visited the convention [[Con Ops|Operations]] office on the Monday morning of the convention, gave out 'I ♥ [[VCL]]' buttons, shouted "SomethingAwfulDotCom!!!" and ran out.

Near the end of the convention, Mix took out his art kit full of cans of spray paint and headed for a near park to stencil shirts for his friends and fans. The shirts parodied Anthrocon's motto "Fur, Fun, And So Much More!" by saying "AnthroGoon: Fags, Fat, And So Many Whores!"; They were considered quite amusing by the few who received them, though only a few were made. Mix later gave [[Banrai]] his infamous spraypainted '[[were]][[hyena]][[taur]]' profile shirt at FWA 2006, which had an SA's grenade logo with a parodized version of Anthrocon's logo, a bloody pawprint emblem, on the back.

While many consider this behavior typical for a ''Something Awful'' [[goon]], Mix denies his involvement with the site, saying that he was taking pictures and filming for a personal art project, and that the actions he took on that day were a joke. The T-shirts were to pass the time on a "very dull convention."

[[Xydexx]] had this to say:

:''To be honest, I didn't think he was doing anything really malicious. I mean, he gave me an [[VCL#buttons|I <3 VCL button]]. That was kinda nice. The worst he did at AC was exercise poor judgment, that's all. Everyone makes mistakes.''

=== LiveJournal ===
==== SALJ ====
[[SALJ]], or "[[Something Awful]] LiveJournal", was a LiveJournal community which trolled pretty much all of LiveJournal. From auto-erotic asphyxiation communities to [[zoophile]] communities, they attacked them all. While not the main focus, one thing they did attack were other furry communities.

=== IRC ===
In late 2004, when the [[SALJ]] LiveJournal community was still around, many users of the community congregated in an [[IRC]] channel. They organized an attack on a channel on FurNet called #dragonyiff. What happened was enormous amounts of spam with constant barrages of various catch-phrases from the [[Something Awful]] forums, such as the ever infamous "SOMETHING AWFUL DOT COM." The users, however, when everything calmed down, blamed it on [[Sibe]].

=== Awful Link of the Day ===
"The Awful Link of the Day" is a daily feature of Something Awful where a particularly awful web page is located and showcased. The websites featured range between horrendously created Tripod websites or the most bizarre of the bizarre forums on the Internet, and sometimes a random furry artist's website or community, such as [[vore]] or [[babyfur]], will pop up as the target. Furry-themed websites have been part of the Awful Link of the Day nearly since the site's inception. On July 16th, 2000, the web page of [[Tom Foxx]] was given the "Awful Link of the Day" treatment:

: ''[http://homepages.go.com/~tomfoxx/ The Foxx's Den] (down, [http://web.archive.org/web/20000617060945/homepages.go.com/~tomfoxx/indecks.html archived]) - Since I'm currently at a loss to explain this page (yes, it appears to only be one page), I'll just copy the description that was included in the email: "[[Gay]] [[anime]] boy goes to fantastical online make-believe land, becomes a gay [[humanoid]] [[fox]] creature, falls in love with fellow humanoid fox creature, takes care of baby [[dragon]]s, and puts bad midi music on an already bad site. I think it's about some guy's [[roleplay]]ing character, but I'm not sure."''

The page is long gone. Tom's site was more or less hammered with a combination of hits and hate mail in his guest book. The incident sparked allegations that the site ops were picking on furries because they were gay. [[Lowtax]], the person responsible for the selection, stated that he chose the page because ''"it appeared to be written by a spastic 10 year old with ADD who was obsessed with becoming a magical humanoid fox and marrying another guy fox. If that's not a ripe candidate for an Awful Link, God help me, I don't know what is."'' He added: ''"And to all you furry-lovers out there: you can defend and rationalize and explain the act of pretending to be animals so you can have online sex with people all you want. The fact is that it makes for some hilarious websites, and prime ALOD links. If you don't want people making fun of your abnormal sexual fetishes, DON'T MAKE THEM PUBLIC."''

The resulting discussion has now expired from their forums.

==WikiFur==

===August 15, 2005===

On August 15, 2005, WikiFur was invaded by goons from Something Awful only a few days after the project had been announced. Despite the disclaimer contained in the (archived, archives account required for view) [http://archives.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1642602 initial thread] in the Something Awful Forums ("''DISCLAIMER: DO NOT INVADE THIS SHIT YOU FUCKERS. YOU KNOW THAT'S AGAINST THE RULES. JUST POINT AND LAUGH''",) vandalism ramped up when the link to the site was chosen as the SA ''Awful Link of the Day'' on the same day.

At one point, pages were being maliciously edited every 45 seconds. However, the actions of Something Awful increased the visibility of WikiFur. This attracted more legitimate users than SA vandals.

:''[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]: As they say, the only bad publicity is no publicity!''

===Random acts of vandalism===

Since then, WikiFur has been the target of [http://furry.wikicities.com/index.php?title=WikiFur:Community_Central&action=history sporadic acts] [http://furry.wikicities.com/index.php?title=WikiFur&action=history of vandalism] from one or more goons or [http://furry.wikia.com/index.php?title=WikiFur:Comic_of_the_Week/Week_49%2C_2006&diff=prev&oldid=104195 people claiming to be SA goons]. Because of the frequency of malicious edits as well as the effort required to hijack proxies from around the world to get around administrative blocks, it is evident that some Goons are particularly obsessed with WikiFur.

==Something Awful and furry==
=== The "Furry Concentration Camp" ===
[[Image:FurSACCold.jpg|thumb|right|Initial badge design]]
[[Image:FurSACCnew.png|thumb|right|Final badge design]]
In January 2003, [[JJcoolJ]], a now ex-forum member and somewhat excommunicated from the furry community, organized users from the now defunct #safurs channel on FurNet to spam an internal forum called "FYAD," or "Fuck You and Die" with furry porn.

[[Richard "Lowtax" Kyanka|Lowtax]], after getting rather annoyed with having the obtuse-humored sub-forum filled with even more horrendous furry spam, created the Furry Concentration Camp, a sub-forum which acted much like FYAD, but disconnected furries from the main forum, with the apparent intent to discourage furries from remaining within the Something Awful forums.

The furries who spammed -- and many others who didn't, but were labeled anyway for humorous effect, such as user Procrasturbator -- were placed in this sub-forum if deemed to be incredibly annoying. It also proved to be a place where members of FYAD could come in and ridicule other furries for their own humor. For identification purposes, a "Furry Badge" was tacked to their "Sigs." Many non-furry members of the forum found this amusing.

However, after a few months, the furry goons took the forum for themselves and turned it into their own "Furry FYAD." Much to the disturbance of SA forum regulars, [[Sibe]], under an alias on an account purchased by JJcoolJ and several other furries began to post their collections of furry porn there. In mid-summer [[Richard "Lowtax" Kyanka|Lowtax]] deleted the forum. Sibe and several of the furries participating in the furry concentration camp were later banned for being a nuisance.

=== #safurs ===
<nowiki>#safurs</nowiki> was an [[IRC]] channel on [[FurNet (IRC)|FurNet]] started by a [[furry|fur]] named [[Jazzy]] around 2002. His SA forum handle was JJcoolJ, which is a play on the name of a famous rap artist, [[Wikipedia:LL cool J|LLcoolJ]]. While on the SA forums, on various occasions-- mainly in the [[furry porn game]] when it came around in FYAD-- he would advertise the [[IRC]] network as well as the channel.

The channel became popular and well-known among the SA community when the Furry Concentration Camp (see above) was created. Many [[trolls]], [[goon]]s, other furries and [[anti-furries]] alike began to visit, stick around to chat, harass the users for being furries or use the channel as a make-shift portal to troll other channels on the IRC network.

In late 2003/early 2004, [[Snowpony]], an administrator of FurNet deemed Jazzy unstable and therefore unable to keep administrating his channel. Forcibly, ownership was passed on to [[Bobby]] (aka [[Squnq]]). After getting bored, Bobby passed the channel on to [[Verix]].

At this point, the FurNet administration stated their belief in other users utilizing <nowiki>#safurs</nowiki> as a doorway to [[trolling]] other channels on the network. Snowpony began monitoring the channel by idling and logging. Annoyed, the users of <nowiki>#safurs</nowiki> took on a rule of "no idling," which was typically only enforced on Snowpony, and [[Wikipedia:kickban|kick-banned]] Snowpony from the channel. Flustered, Snowpony used her administrative powers to unban herself and rejoin the channel, only to have it happen again. She then proceeded to ''akill'' those who had removed her from the channel and rejoined.

For a few days after this, <nowiki>#safurs</nowiki> began to mock and taunt Snowpony constantly, perpetually kick-banning her every time she joined the channel, causing another round of [[Wikipedia:akill|akills]] and rejoins to occur. Another admin, [[Simba]] caught wind of this and began to look into the situation between Snowpony and this IRC channel. Believing that Snowpony was out of line with her actions, in a rather infamous display of quitting her administrative job of FurNet, turned the tables and akilled Snowpony.

The channel is now inhabited and run by furries from South Australia, [[SAFurs.org]]

=== Furry "Goons" ===
A "furry [[goon]]" is someone who is actively involved with both the Something Awful Forum and the Furry Community. Some furry goons are given "immunity" at Something Awful, but the large majority simply keep quiet.

== See also ==

* [[Anthrochat]]
* [[Wikipedia:Something Awful|Something Awful]] on Wikipedia

== External links ==

* [http://www.somethingawful.com Something Awful]
* [http://forums.somethingawful.com/dictionary.php SA's SAclopedia] Built dictionary, with many terms related to furry fandom. (Registration required)
* [http://sassclopedia.info/index.php/Main_Page Something Awful Sycophant Squad - SASSclopedia] - An SA-related site and forum for users who wish to say things that might get them banned on Something Awful

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List of furry LiveJournal communities

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Below is a '''list of furry LiveJournal communities''', alphabetical by heading. As of 2 September 2007, [[LiveJournal]]'s search by interest listed 390 communities [http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=furry interested in "furry"]. This does not completely overlap with related interests, such as [http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=anthropomorphics anthropomorphics] (225), [http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=furries furries] (386), [http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=furs furs] (253), [http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=fursuits fursuits] (166), [http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=yiff yiff] (146), ''et cetera''.

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==Art==
<nowiki>*</nowiki> marks communities are not exclusively furry.
=== [[Furry art]] ===
* {{lj-comm|were_art}} - [[Anthro]] & [[Animal]] [[Artist]]s
* {{lj-comm|contestcentral}} - A Place to Plug Your Art Contest *
* {{lj-comm|fantasywildlife}} - Fantasy Wildlife
* {{lj-comm|furryartists}} - [[Furry Artist]]s
* {{lj-comm|furryicons}} - Furry Icons
* {{lj-comm|furryicontrends}} - Furry [[LJ]] icon trends

* '''Adult Material''':
** {{lj-comm|anthro_guro}} - Anthro EroGuro
** {{lj-comm|dracophile}} - Dracophile
** {{lj-comm|dracophilia}} - Dracophilia
** {{lj-comm|dracophiliac}} - Dracophiliac
** {{lj-comm|erotic_equine}} - Erotic [[Equine]]
** {{lj-comm|fur_porn}} - Fur Porn
** {{lj-comm|furotica}} - [[Furotica]]
** {{lj-comm|furry_pinups}} - Furry Pinups
** {{lj-comm|gryphonerotica}} - [[Gryphon]] Erotica

* '''Artist and Commissioner Discussion''':
** {{lj-comm|artists_beware}} - [[Artists Beware]]*
** {{lj-comm|fantards}} - Fantards*
** {{lj-comm|furarthorrors}} - Fur Art Horrors (by invitation only)
** {{lj-comm|artistrecommend}} - Recommending Artists *

=== [[Art exchange]]s ===

* '''General''':
** '''[[Fur Art Xchange]]''': {{lj-comm|furartxchange}} - Furry Art Exchange (closed)
** {{lj-comm|furartxxxchange}} - Furry Art Exchange: Adult Aspects (closed)
** {{lj-comm|furartxchange2}} - Fur Art Exchange 2
** {{lj-comm|furoticxchange}} - Furotic Exchange
** {{lj-comm|furoticmark2}} - Furry Adult Art Exchange

* '''[[Species]]''':
** {{lj-comm|aqua_exchange}} - Aquatic Exchange
** {{lj-comm|avian_exchange}} - [[Avian]] Exchange
** {{lj-comm|caninexchange}} [[Canine]] Exchange
** {{lj-comm|dragon_exchange}} - [[Dragon]] Exchange
** {{lj-comm|equinexchange}} - [[Equine]] Exchange
** {{lj-comm|gryphon_xchange}} - [[Gryphon]] Exchange
** {{lj-comm|ggexchange}} - Gryphon's Guild Exchange
** {{lj-comm|hybridxchange}} - [[Hybrid]] Exchange
** {{lj-comm|lapinexchange}} - [[Lapine]] Exchange
** {{lj-comm|mlp_artxchange}} - [[My Little Pony]] Exchange
** {{lj-comm|mythicexchange2}} - Mythic Exchange 2
** {{lj-comm|paleo_exchange}} - Paleo Exchange
** {{lj-comm|reptile_xchange}} - [[Reptile]] Exchange
** {{lj-comm|taur_xchange}} - [[Taur]] Exchange
** {{lj-comm|wildcatxchange}} - Wild Cat Exchange
** {{lj-comm|wolfxchange}} - [[Wolf]] Exchange

* '''Various''':
** {{lj-comm|100x100xchnge}} - 100x100 Icon Exchange *
** {{lj-comm|badgeexchange}} - Con Badge Exchange *
** {{lj-comm|conbadges}} - Con Badge Trade Monthly *
** {{lj-comm|con_badges}} - Convention Badge Community
** {{lj-comm|lulzexchange}} - Exchange...For the Lulz! *

=== Art projects ===

* '''Playing cards'''
** '''[[The Bestiary (playing cards)|The Bestiary]]''': {{lj-comm|bestiarycards}} - Bestiary Cards
** '''[[Kennel Club]]''': {{lj-comm|thekennelclub}} - The Kennel Club
** '''[http://pathfindersdeck.com Pathfinder's Deck]:''' {{lj-comm|totem_cards}} - Pathfinders Deck
* '''Cookbooks'''
** '''[[Recipe Portfolio]]''': {{lj-comm|recipeportfolio}} - Furry Cookbook Portfolio
**(for cooking, see Interests section)
* '''Themed'''
** '''[[Serpentes]]''': {{lj-comm|snakefolio}} - Serpentes

=== Art archives ===

*'''[[ArtVark]]:'''
** {{lj-comm|artsnark}} - Art Snark (unofficial, complaints community)
** {{lj-comm|artvarkbootcamp}} - Camp Artvark (official community)

*'''[[Fur Affinity]]''':
** {{lj-comm|furaffinity}} - Fur Affinity
** {{lj-comm|wtf_fa}} - WTF FA (unofficial complaints or "horrors" community)
** {{lj-comm|ftw_fa}} - Fur Affinity For The Win (unofficial; user-chosen submission highlights)

*'''[[VCL]]:'''
** '''[[VCL Horrors]]:''' {{lj-comm|vclhorrors}} - The Horrors of VCL
** {{lj-comm|vcl_admin_diary}} - Musings of the VCL admins
** {{lj-comm|vclpickoftheday}} - VCL Pick of the Day
** {{lj-comm|vcl_kink}} - The Weird, Wild, & Wonderful of VCL

*'''[[Yerf]]:'''
** {{lj-comm|yerf}} - Yerf
** {{lj-comm|yerf_hopefuls}} - Yerf Hopefuls
** {{lj-comm|anti_yerf}} - The Yerf - Non-Yerf Mutual Agree to Disagree Society
** {{lj-comm|yerf_vent}} - Yerf Vent

==Conventions==
*'''[[All Fur Fun]]:''' {{lj-comm|allfurfun}} - All Fur Fun (official)
*'''[[Anthrocon]]:''' {{lj-comm|anthrocon}} - Anthrocon (unofficial)
*'''[[C-ACE (Canadian Arts and Cartooning Expo)]]:''' {{lj-comm|cace_discuss}} - CACE (unofficial)
*'''[[Califur]]:''' {{lj-comm|califur}} - Califur
*'''[[Feral!|Camp Feral!]]:''' {{lj-comm|feral_campers}} - Feral_Campers (unofficial)
*'''[[Cape May Fur Meet]]:''' {{lj-comm|capemayfurmeet}} - CapeMayFurMeet
*'''[[ConFuzzled]]:''' {{lj-comm|confuzzledlj}} ConFuzzled LJ
*'''[[Eurofurence]]:''' {{lj-comm|eurofurence}} - Eurofurence (unofficial)
*'''[[FurFright]]''': {{lj-comm|furfright}} - FurFright
*'''[[Furry Connection North]]''': {{lj-comm|fcn_convention}} - Furry Connection North
*'''[[Furry Cruise]]''': {{lj-comm|furrycruise}} - Furry Cruise
*'''[[Furry Fiesta]]''': {{lj-comm|furry_fiesta}} - Furry Fiesta
*'''[[Furry Weekend Atlanta]]''': {{lj-comm|furryweekend}} - FurryWeekend (official)
*'''[[Further Confusion]]''': {{lj-comm|furcon}} - FurCon
*'''[[Megaplex]]:''' {{lj-comm|megaplex}} - Megaplex (official)
*'''[[Mephit Furmeet]]:''' {{lj-comm|mfm}} - MFM
*'''[[Midwest FurFest]]:''' {{lj-comm|midwest_furfest}} - Midwest FurFest (unofficial)
*'''[[Morphicon]]:''' {{lj-comm|ohiomorphicon}} - OhioMorphicon (unofficial)
*'''[[Oklacon]]:''' {{lj-comm|Oklacon}} - Oklacon
*'''[[RainFurrest]]:''' {{lj-comm|rainfurrest}}
*'''[[Red Blue & White]]''': {{lj-comm|rbwuk}} (official)
*'''[[Rocket City Furmeet]]:''' {{lj-comm|rcfm}} - RCFM
*'''Operations''': {{lj-comm|furoperations}} - Furry Convention Operations

=== Convention events ===
*'''[[Furry Night Live]]''': {{lj-comm|furrynightlive}}

==Costuming and [[fursuit]]s==
* {{lj-comm|behindtheseams}} - BehindTheSeams
* {{lj-comm|fur_suits}} - Fur Suits
* {{lj-comm|fursuit}} - Fursuit
* {{lj-comm|fursuit_snark}} - Fursuit Snark
* {{lj-comm|fursuitauctions}} - Fursuit Auctions
* {{lj-comm|fursuitlounge}} - Fursuit Lounge
* {{lj-comm|fursuits}} - Fursuits
* {{lj-comm|fursuitters}} - Fursuitters
* {{lj-comm|ilovetails}} - I Love Tails
* {{lj-comm|inside_the_suit}} - Who's inside the suit?
* {{lj-comm|ukfursuit}} - UK Fursuit

==Interests==

* '''General''':
** {{lj-comm|furrtive}} - furrtive (The Furry Community)
** {{lj-comm|the_fur_pad}} - The Fur Pad
** {{lj-comm|wolf_tracks}} - #wolftracks livejournal community
* '''Acting''': {{lj-comm|actorfurs}} - Thespian Furs' Journal
* '''Amusement parks''': {{lj-comm|roller_critters}} - [[Roller Critters]]

*'''Animals''':
**'''Animal photographs''':
*** {{lj-comm|baaaaabyanimals}} - Baaaaaby Animals
*** {{lj-comm|canine_photos}} - Canine Photos
*** {{lj-comm|huskybreak}} - [[Husky]] specific Photos
*** {{lj-comm|wildphotos}} - Wildphotos
*** {{lj-comm|wolfphotography}} - Wolf Photography
**'''Pets''':
*** {{lj-comm|furrypetowners}} - Furries and their pets!

*'''[[wikipedia:Astronomy|Astronomy]]''': {{lj-comm|astrono_furs}} - Astronomy Furs
* '''[[Babyfur]]s''':
** {{lj-comm|babyfur}} - Babyfur community
** {{lj-comm|baby_furs}} - Babyfurs Playpen
** {{lj-comm|babyfur_art}} - Babyfur Art!
** {{lj-comm|eu_babyfurs}} - European Babyfurs
** {{lj-comm|furry_daycare}} - Furry Daycare
** {{lj-comm|furryregression}} - Furry Age Regression
** {{lj-comm|lilfurs}} - [[Little Furs]]
* '''[[Baked Furs]]''': {{lj-comm|bakedfurs}} - Baked Furs
* '''[[Free paws|Bare paws]]''': {{lj-comm|barepaws}} - Furry, bare paw enthusiasts' Journal
* '''Bowling''': {{lj-comm|bowling_furs}} - Bowling Furs!
*'''[[wikipedia:Burning Man|Burning Man]]''': {{lj-comm|burningfur}} - Burning Fur
* '''Cars''': (see Motors below)

*'''Computers''':
**'''Operating systems''':
*** '''[[Wikipedia:Linux|Linux]]''': {{lj-comm|linuxfurs}} - Linux Furs
*** '''[[Wikipedia:Microsoft Windows|Windows]]''': {{lj-comm|windowsfurs}} - Windows Furs
**'''Systems''':
***'''Macintosh''': {{lj-comm|macfurs}}

* '''Cooking''': [[Furs that Cook]]: {{lj-comm|fursthatcook}} - Furs That Cook
* '''Cowboys & Western Lifestyle''': {{lj-comm|cowboyfurs}} - Cowboy Furs
* '''[[DDR]]''': {{lj-comm|ddr_furs}} - DDR Furs
* '''Drinking''': {{lj-comm|drinkingfurs}} - Furs that drink
* '''Engineering''': {{lj-comm|engineer_furs}} - Engineering furs
* '''Education''':
** '''College degrees''': {{lj-comm|smart_furs}} - [[Smart Furs]]
** Furries in University and College: {{lj-comm|furs_in_uni}} - Furries in University and College
* '''Erotica''':
** {{lj-comm|furotica}} - [[Furotica]]
** {{lj-comm|furryvore}} - LJ Furry [[Vore]] Community
** {{lj-comm|show_yer_sheath}} - Show Yer [[Sheath]]
** {{lj-comm|show_yer_murf}} - Show Yer Murf
** {{lj-comm|yiff}} - [[Yiff]]
* '''Exercise''': {{lj-comm|furryfitness}} - Furry Fitness
* '''[[Fat fur]]s:''' {{lj-comm|fatfurs}} - Fatfurs
* '''[[Funday PawPet Show]]:''' {{lj-comm|pawpet}} - Funday PawPet Show
* '''[[Furgonomics]]:''' {{lj-comm|furgonomics}} - Furgonomics Community
*'''Gaming''':
** {{lj-comm|furgamers}} - Fur Gamers
** {{lj-comm|furry_gamers}} - Furry Gamers
** {{lj-comm|draquefurs}} - Dragon Quest Furries
** {{lj-comm|rpgfurs}} - RPG Furries
** {{lj-comm|suikofurs}} - Suikoden Furries
** {{lj-comm|talesoffurries}} - Tales of... Furries
** {{lj-comm|lylatsystemfurs}} - Lylat System Furries
**'''[[wikipedia:Nintendo DS|Nintendo DS]]''': {{lj-comm|ds_furs}} - DS furs
**'''[[Sociopolitical Ramifications]]''': {{lj-comm|sprfurs}} - Furs for Sociopolitical Ramifications
** '''[[World of Warcraft]]''': {{lj-comm|fursofwow}} - Furries of World of Warcraft
**'''[[wikipedia:Xbox Live|Xbox Live]]''': {{lj-comm|xboxlive_furs}} - Furs of XBox Live
* '''[[Wikipedia:Geocaching|Geocaching]]''': {{lj-comm|furrycachers}} - Geocaching furries
* '''[[Wikipedia:Goth|Goth]]''': {{lj-comm|gothic_furries}} - Gothic_Furries
* '''[[Wikipedia:Harry Potter|Harry Potter]]''': {{lj-comm|harrypotfurs}} Harry Potter Furries
* '''Health''': {{lj-comm|healthandfitfur}} - Furry Health and Fitness
*'''History'''
**'''Historical reenactment''': {{lj-comm|renfurs}} - [[RenFurs]] .. for the Furry Faire Goers
* '''[[wikipedia:indie|Indie]]''': {{lj-comm|indie_furs}} - Indie Furs
* '''[[Inflatophilia]]''': {{lj-comm|inflationfurs}} - InflationFurs
* '''[[IRC]]''': {{lj-comm|anthrochat}} - Anthrochat

* '''Meeting other furs''':
** {{lj-comm|furry_connect}} - Furry Connect
** {{lj-comm|fursonals}} - Furry Classified Ads
* '''Modeling (photos)''': {{lj-comm|furrealmodels}} - Furs That Model
* '''Motors''':
** {{lj-comm|anth_road_track}} - Anthroad & Track: The Furry Motorsports Community
** {{lj-comm|motor_furs}} - [[Motor Furs]]
**'''Motorcycles''': {{lj-comm|furry_bikers}} - Furry Bikers
* '''[[Muscle Furs]]''': {{lj-comm|musclefurs}} - Muscle furries community

* '''[[Nazi Furs]]''': {{lj-comm|nazi_furs}} - Nazi Furs
* '''[[Neopets]]''': {{lj-comm|furry_neopians}} - Furry Neopians

*'''[[:Category:Philosophy|Philosophy]]''':
** {{lj-comm|furjectivists}} - Furry Objectivists
** {{lj-comm|furry_thinkers}} - Furry Thinkers
** {{lj-comm|fursofwisdom}} - Furs of Wisdom

* {{lj-comm|pierced_furs}} - Pierced Furries
* '''[[Wikipedia:Piracy|Pirates]]''': {{lj-comm|pirate_furs}} - Pirate Furries
* '''[[plush toy|Plushies]]''':
** {{lj-comm|plush_love}} - Plush Love
** {{lj-comm|plushtails}} - Plush Tails
** {{lj-comm|plush_workshop}} - Plush Workshop
** {{lj-comm|plush_family}} - Plush Bears & Families
* '''[[Pokèmon]]''': {{lj-comm|pokefurries}} PokèFurries
* '''Pow wows''': {{lj-comm|pow_wow_furries}} - Pow wow furries
* '''Racist''': {{lj-comm|racist_furs}} - Racist Furs
* '''[[:Category:Radio|Radio]]:''' [[Radio Furs]]: {{lj-comm|radiofurs}} - Radio Furs
* '''Railroads:''' {{lj-comm|rails_n_tails}} Rails 'n' Tails
* '''Reading''': {{lj-comm|furryreaders}} - Furry Readers
*'''Scuba diving''': {{lj-comm|furry_divers}} - [[Furry Scuba Divers]]
* '''[[Second Life]]''': {{lj-comm|secondlife_furs}} - Second Life Furry Community
* '''[[wikipedia:skinhead|Skinheads]]:''' {{lj-comm|skinhead_furs}} - Skinhead Furs
* '''Smoking''': {{lj-comm|smokingfurs}} - Furries who smoke
* '''[[Soviet Furs]]''': {{lj-comm|soviet_furs}} - Soviet Furs (+DDR)
* '''Spandex''':
** {{lj-comm|slinkyfurs}} - Slinky Furs
** {{lj-comm|spandexfurs}} - Spandex Furs
* '''Sports''':
** {{lj-comm|sportsfurs}} - Sports Furries
**'''Poker''': {{lj-comm|pokerfurs}} - [[Poker Furs]]
* '''[[Tapestries]]''':
** {{lj-comm|tapestries}} - Tapestries
** {{lj-comm|golden_lash}} - Tapestries' [[The Golden Lash]]
* '''[[wikipedia:Tattoo|Tattooing]]''': {{lj-comm|furrytattoos}} - Furry (skin) Art
* '''[[Therian]]s, furs and [[otherkin]] with issues''': {{lj-comm|mental_shifters}} - Mental Shifters Community Journal
* '''Weapons:''' {{lj-comm|gun_furry}} - Furry Gun owners

* '''Writing''':
** {{lj-comm|anthropomor_fic}} - Anthropomorph Romance
** {{lj-comm|furreviews}} - Furry Reviews
** {{lj-comm|furrywriters}} - Furry Writers

==Languages other than English==
*'''Interlingua:''' {{lj-comm|iala_furry}} - IALA Furry
*'''Russian:''' {{lj-comm|ru_furry}} - Русскоязычный портал Furry

==Location==

===Africa===
*'''[[:Category:South Africa|South Africa]]:''' {{lj-comm|za_furs}} - South African Furs (Deleted (June 2006?))

===Asia===
====Regions====
*'''[[:Category:Asia|Asia]]:''' [[AnthroAsia]]: {{lj-comm|anthroasia}} - AnthroAsia LJ community

===Europe===
====Regions====
*'''Europe:''' {{lj-comm|eurofurs}} - Eurofurs Community

====Countries====
*'''[[:Category:Finland|Finland]]:''' {{lj-comm|finnfurs}} - FinnFurs
*'''[[:Category:Netherlands|The Netherlands]]:''' {{lj-comm|dutchfurs}} - Dutch Furs
*'''[[:Category:Norway|Norway]]:''' [[Norwegian Paws]]: {{lj-comm|norpaws}} - Norpaws
*'''[[:Category:Sweden|Sweden]]:'''
** {{lj-comm|gotfur}} - Gothenburg Furry List
** {{lj-comm|swefur}} - Swedish Furry Community's Journal
** {{lj-comm|swedefurs}} Gathering Place for Swedish Furries

*'''[[:Category:United Kingdom|United Kingdom]]:'''
** {{lj-comm|ukfurs}} - UKFurs
** {{lj-comm|furryuk}} - furryUK
** {{lj-comm|united_kritters}} [[United Kritters]]
**'''[[:Category:London|London]]:''' {{lj-comm|londonfurs}} - London Furry and Were Community

===North America===
====[[:Category:Canada|Canada]]====
=====Regions=====
*'''Canada:''' [[Canadian Furs]]: {{lj-comm|canadianfurs}} - Canadian Furs

=====Provinces=====
*'''Alberta:''' {{lj-comm|albertafurs}} - Alberta Furs
**'''Calgary:'''
*** {{lj-comm|calgaryfur}} - Calgary Furs
*** {{lj-comm|calgaryfurs}} - Calgaryfurs
**'''Edmonton:'''
*** {{lj-comm|edmontonfurs}} - Furries of Edmonton
*'''[[:Category:British Columbia|British Columbia]]'''
**'''Vancouver:'''
*** {{lj-comm|vanfurs}} - Vancouver Furs
*** {{lj-comm|vfur_chat}} - Vancouver Furs General Chat
** '''Vancouver Island:''' '''[[Vancouver Island Furs]]:''' {{lj-comm|vifur}} - Vancouver Island Furs
*'''Manitoba'''
**'''Southern Manitoba:''' {{lj-comm|smbfurs}} - Southern Manitoba Furs
*'''Ontario'''
**'''Kingston:''' {{lj-comm|k_town_furries}} - K-Town Furries
**'''Northern Ontario:''' {{lj-comm|onf}} - Ontario Northland Furries
**'''Ottawa:''' {{lj-comm|ottfur}} - Ottawa Furries
**'''Toronto:''' {{lj-comm|toronto_furry}} - toronto-furry
*'''Québec'''
**'''Montreal:''' {{lj-comm|monfur}} - Montreal Furries
*'''Saskatchewan:''' {{lj-comm|saskfurs}} - Saskatchewan Furs

====Mexico====
*'''Mexico:''' {{lj-comm|furrymx}} - FurryMX

====United States====
=====Regions=====
*'''East Coast:''' {{lj-comm|eastcoastfurs}} - East Coast Furs
*'''Gulf Coast:''' {{lj-comm|gulfcoast_furs}} - Furries in and around the Gulf of Mexico
*'''Midwest:''' {{lj-comm|midwestfurs Midwest}} - Heartland Furs
*'''New England:''' {{lj-comm|newenglandfurs}} - New England Furs
*'''Northeast:''' {{lj-comm|northeastfurs}} - Northeast Furs
*'''South:'''
** {{lj-comm|dirtysouth_furs}} - Dirty South Furs
** {{lj-comm|southrnfriedfur}} - Southern Fried Furs (“deleted” noted 2007 July 27)
*'''Southwest Lake Michigan (IN - IL - WI) - [[LAFF]]:''' {{lj-comm|lafflist}} Lake Area Furry Friends
*'''Rockies:''' {{lj-comm|mountain_furs}} High Mountain Furries
*'''West Coast:'''
** {{lj-comm|westcoastfurs}} - The Furs of the West Coast
** {{lj-comm|pacificfurrs}} - Pacific Furrs

=====States=====
*'''[[:Category:Alabama|Alabama]]:'''
**'''[[AuburnFurs]]:''' {{lj-comm|auburnfurs}} - Auburn (and East Alabama) Furries' Journal

*'''[[:Category:Arizona|Arizona]]:''' {{lj-comm|azfur}} - Arizona Furries
**'''Phoenix''': {{lj-comm|phoenixphurs}} - Phoenix Furries

*'''[[:Category:Arkansas|Arkansas]]:
** '''{{lj-comm|cenarkfurs}} - Central Arkansas Furs Association
** '''{{lj-comm|narfa_group}} - [[NARFA]] Northwest Arkansas Regional Furry Association

*'''[[:Category:California|California]]:'''
**'''Mid-California:''' {{lj-comm|mid_cali_furs}} - Mid-California Fur - [[Scalie]] - [[Anthro]] - [[Therian]] Community
**'''Sacramento and Northern California:''' {{lj-comm|sacfurs}} - Sacramento Furries
**'''Northern California:''' {{lj-comm|norcalfurs}} - Northern California Furs
**'''San Francisco Bay:''' {{lj-comm|bafur}} - San Francisco Bay Area Furries
**'''Southern California:'''
*** [[SoCalFurs]]: {{lj-comm|socalfurs}} - Southern California Furs
*** {{lj-comm|socalfurryteens}} - Southern California Furry Teens
**'''Fresno:''' {{lj-comm|valley_furs}} - Central Valley Furs

*'''[[:Category:Colorado|Colorado]]:''' {{lj-comm|colofurs}} - Colorado Furries

*'''[[:Category:Connecticut|Connecticut]]:''' {{lj-comm|ctfurs}} - Connecticut Furs

*'''[[:Category:Florida|Florida]]:''' {{lj-comm|floridafurs}} - Florida Furs
**'''Jacksonville:''' {{lj-comm|jaxfurs}} - Jax Furs
**'''Orlando:''' {{lj-comm|orlando_furs}} - [[Orlando Furs]]
** [[Palm Beach County Furries]]: {{lj-comm|palmbeachfurs}} - Palm Beach County Furries

*'''[[:Category:Georgia|Georgia]]:''' {{lj-comm|georgiafurs}} - Georgia Furs
** {{lj-comm|atlanta_furs}} - Atlanta Furs

*'''[[:Category:Idaho|Idaho]]:''' {{lj-comm|idaho_furs}} - Idaho furs, weres, fantasy lovers, etc.

*'''[[:Category:Illinois|Illinois]]:''' {{lj-comm|lafflist}} - [[LAFF]] List

*'''[[:Category:Indiana|Indiana]]:''' {{lj-comm|indiana_furs}} - Indiana Furries

*'''[[:Category:Iowa|Iowa]]:''' {{lj-comm|sniff_furry}} - Social Network for Iowa's Friendly Furs

*'''[[:Category:Kansas|Kansas]]:''' {{lj-comm|kcfur}} - Kansas City Fur Community

*'''[[:Category:Kentucky|Kentucky]]:''' {{lj-comm|bluegrass_furs}} - [[Bluegrass Furs]] Community

*'''[[:Category:Louisiana|Louisiana]]:''' {{lj-comm|louisianafurs}} - Louisiana Furs

*'''[[:Category:Maine|Maine]]:''' {{lj-comm|mainefurs}} - Maine Furs

*'''[[:Category:Maryland|Maryland]]:'''
** {{lj-comm|md_furs}} - md_furs
** {{lj-comm|marylandfurs}} - marylandfurs

*'''[[:Category:Michigan|Michigan]]:''' {{lj-comm|mifur}} - mifur

*'''[[:Category:Minnesota|Minnesota]]:''' {{lj-comm|sncfurs}} - MN Furmeets

*'''[[:Category:Missouri|Missouri]]:'''
**'''St Louis:''' [[Arch Regional Furs]]: {{lj-comm|arf_baby}} - ARF (Arch Regional Furs)

*'''[[:Category:Nevada|Nevada]]:'''
** {{lj-comm|renofurs}} - Reno Furs
** {{lj-comm|lasvegasfurs}} - Las Vegas Furs

*'''[[:Category:New Jersey|New Jersey]]:''' {{lj-comm|newjerseyfurs}} - New Jersey Furs

*'''[[:Category:New Mexico|New Mexico]]:''' {{lj-comm|nmfurcentral}} - New Mexico Furry Group

*'''[[:Category:New York|New York]]:'''
**'''All New York''': {{lj-comm|nyfurries}} - NY Furries
**'''Buffalo (and West NY area)''': {{lj-comm|buffalofurs}} - Buffalo Furs
**'''Long Island:''' {{lj-comm|li_furs}} - [[Long Island Furs]]
**'''[[wikipedia:North Country, New York|North Country, New York]]:''' {{lj-comm|northern_ny_fur}} - Furs of the North Country
**'''Plattsburgh:''' {{lj-comm|plattsburghfur}} - Plattsburgh Furs Unite
**'''Rochester:''' {{lj-comm|rochesterfurs}} - Area of Rochester Furs (ARF)

*'''[[:Category:North Carolina|North Carolina]]:''' {{lj-comm|nc_furs}} - NC Furs
**'''Triad area:''' {{lj-comm|nctriadfurs}} - NC Triad Furs

*'''[[:Category:Ohio|Ohio]]:''' {{lj-comm|ohiofurs}} - Ohio Furries
**'''NorthEast Ohio:''' {{lj-comm|neofurs}} - North East Ohio Furries ([[NEO Furs]])

*'''[[:Category:Oklahoma|Oklahoma]]:''' {{lj-comm|oklahoma_furs}} - Oklahoma Furs

*'''[[:Category:Oregon|Oregon]]:''' {{lj-comm|oregonfurs}} - Oregon Furs

*'''[[:Category:Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania]]:''' {{lj-comm|pa_furry}} - PA-Furry
**'''Pittsburgh:''' {{lj-comm|pittsfurghers}} - pittsfurghers
**'''Southeast Pennsylvania''' {{lj-comm|pa_furry_se}} PA-Furry SE

*'''[[:Category:Tennessee|Tennessee]]:''' {{lj-comm|tnfurs}} - Tennessee Furs
**'''[[Wikipedia:Chattanooga, Tennessee|Chattanooga]]:''' {{lj-comm|chatttownfurs}} - Chatt-Town Furs

*'''[[:Category:Texas|Texas]]:'''
** {{lj-comm|texan_furries}} - Texan Furry Community
** {{lj-comm|texasareafurs}} - Texas Area Furry Friends
** {{lj-comm|texas_furry}} - Texas Furries
** {{lj-comm|texasfurs}} - Texas Furs LJ Community

*'''[[:Category:Virginia|Virginia]]:'''
** {{lj-comm|furginia}} - [[Furginia]] Furs
** {{lj-comm|novafur}} - [[NoVA]] ('''No'''rthern '''VA''') Furs
** {{lj-comm|soapvt}} - [[Society of Anthropomorphics at Virginia Tech]]

*'''[[:Category:Washington|Washington]]:''' {{lj-comm|washingtonfurs}} - Washington Furs
**'''Puget Sound:''' {{lj-comm|pugetsoundfurs}} - Puget Sound Furries
**'''Spokane:''' {{lj-comm|spokanefurs}} - Spokane Furs

*'''[[:Category:Wisconsin|Wisconsin]]:''' {{lj-comm|wi_furs}} - Wisconsin Furries
**'''Madison:''' {{lj-comm|madisonfurry}} - Madison Furry

===South America===
*'''[[:Category:Chile|Chile]]:''' {{lj-comm|furrychile}} - [[Furry Chile]] LJ

===Australia===
*'''[[:Category:Australia|Australia]]:''' {{lj-comm|ozfurs}} - [[ozfurs]] LJ
**'''Brisbane:''' {{lj-comm|brisfurs}} - [[brisbane]] Furry LJ
** '''Perth''': {{lj-comm|perthfurs}} - [[Perth Furs]]

===Other===
*''' {{lj-comm|bfnf}} - Bum Fuk Nowhere Furs'''

==Occupations and hobbies==
* {{lj-comm|furry_farmers}} - Furry Farmers
*'''Firefighting:''' {{lj-comm|firefighterfurs}} - FireFighterFurs
*'''[[MILFurs|Military]]:''' {{lj-comm|militaryfurries}} - Military Furries, {{lj-comm|armybratfurries}} - Army Brat Furries
*'''Modelling:''' {{lj-comm|furrealmodels}} - Modeling Furries
*'''[[:Category:Music|Music]]:'''
** {{lj-comm|classical_furs}} - The Classical Music Furry Community
** {{lj-comm|dnb_furs}} - DnB Furs (drum and bass)
** {{lj-comm|furry_composers}} - Furry Composers
** {{lj-comm|furry_musicians}} - Furry [[musician]]s
** {{lj-comm|furrydjs}} - Furry DJs
** {{lj-comm|metal_furs}} - Metal Furs
*'''Truck drivers''':
** {{lj-comm|trucker_furs}} - Trucker Furs
** {{lj-comm|trucking_furs}} - Trucking Furs

==Opinions and politics==
*'''Being fur-curious:''' {{lj-comm|pseudofur}} - Pseudofurs
*'''Being open-minded:''' {{lj-comm|openpaws}} - OpenPaws
*'''Conservatism:'''
** {{lj-comm|confurvatives}} - [[ConFURvatives]]
** {{lj-comm|rightiefurs}} - Right-paw'd Furs
*'''Liberalism:''' {{lj-comm|leftfurs}} - Left-Wing Furries
*'''Frustrated with furry fandom:''' {{lj-comm|frustrated_furs}} - Frustrated Furs
*'''Furries are awesome:''' {{lj-comm|furries_awesome}} - Furries Awesome
*'''Tired of furry fandom:''' {{lj-comm|jaded_furs}} - Jaded Furries
*'''Unification of furries:''' {{lj-comm|nationalist_fur}} - Nationalist Furries
*'''Rants on certain aspects of furry fandom:''' {{lj-comm|furryrants}} - Furry Rants

===[[Anti-Furries]]===
* {{lj-comm|antifurry}} - The Anti-Furry Movement
* {{lj-comm|wearecyd}} - CYD Livejournal
* {{lj-comm|deathtofurries}} - Death to Furries
* {{lj-comm|furry_holocaust}} - Discussion of the Furry - Otherkin Sickness
* {{lj-comm|furbid_horrors}} - [[Furbid Horrors]]
* {{lj-comm|fur_furs}} - Fur Furs
* {{lj-comm|furriesarescum}} - Furries Are Scum's Journal
* {{lj-comm|furantifur}} - Furries who Hate Furries
* {{lj-comm|furrydrama}} - Furry Drama Central
* {{lj-comm|fursecution}} - Fursecution
* {{lj-comm|hatefurries}} - I Hate Furries
* {{lj-comm|laffdrama}} - LAFF Drama
* {{lj-comm|nlsa}} - Nasty Little Shites Association
* {{lj-comm|trichology}} - Trichology: The Study of Furries (and Otherkin)'s Journal
* {{lj-comm|vclhorrors}} - VCL Horrors Redux
* {{lj-comm|vcl_snark}} - VCL Snark
* {{lj-comm|wtf_vcl}} - WTF VCL
* {{lj-comm|we_hate_furries}} - We Hate Furries

== Religions, faiths, and spirituality ==

*'''Atheism''': {{lj-comm|atheistfurs}} - Atheist Furs

*'''[[Christian]]:''' {{lj-comm|furrychristians}} - Furry Christians
**'''Catholic''': {{lj-comm|catholicfurs}} - Catholic Furs
**'''Methodist:''' {{lj-comm|mefurdists}} - United Methodist Furries
**'''Gay Christians''': {{lj-comm|rainbow_ark}} - [[Rainbow Ark]]
*'''Furry spirituality'''
** {{lj-comm|furspirit}} - Fur Spirit
*'''Jewish:''' {{lj-comm|jewishfurs}} - Jewish Furs
*'''Paganism:''' {{lj-comm|paganfur}} - Pagan Furry Community
*'''Shamanism''': {{lj-comm|furryshamans}} - Furry Shamans

== Sexuality and relationships ==
* '''[[BDSM]]''': {{lj-comm|bound_paw}} - Bound Paw
* {{lj-comm|bisexual_furs}} - Bisexual Furs and Friends
* {{lj-comm|furryfemdom}} - Dominant females and fans
*'''[[Gay|Gay/Lesbian]]:'''
** {{lj-comm|gayfurries}} - Gayfurries
** {{lj-comm|furrybears}} - Gay Bear Furries
** '''Lesbian and bisexual [[female]]''': {{lj-comm|sapphic_kin}} - Sapphic Kin
* '''Relationship status''':
** '''Married''': {{lj-comm|marriedfurs}} - Married Furs' Journal
** '''Monogamy''': {{lj-comm|mono_furries}} - Where Monogamous Furries Unite
** '''[[Polyamory]]''': {{lj-comm|poly_furries}} - [[Polyamorous Furries]]
** '''Single''': {{lj-comm|singlefurs}} - Singleton Furry Fans
* '''Fetish and Kink''': {{lj-comm|kinkyfurs}} - Kinky Furs
*'''Straight:''' [[Straight Fur]]: {{lj-comm|straightfur}} - Straight Fur
* '''[[Therian]]:''' {{lj-comm|theriansex}} - Therian Sexuality
* {{lj-comm|xenofetish}} - Xenofetish
*'''Sexual medical education - information''':
** {{lj-comm|furry_stds}} - Furry STD Awareness Group
** {{lj-comm|yiffsafely}} Yiff Safely

==Species==
*'''[[Avian]]s:''' {{lj-comm|featheries}} - Featheries
*'''[[Bat]]s:'''
** {{lj-comm|battyfriends}} - Bat Fursuits Unite
** {{lj-comm|bats}} - Bat Lovers Unite!
** {{lj-comm|nightwings}} - Night Wings
*'''[[Canine]]s:'''
** {{lj-comm|k9furs}} - Canine Furries
** {{lj-comm|wild_canines}} - Wild Canines
*'''[[Coyote]]s:'''
** {{lj-comm|coyotefurs}} - Coyote Furs
** {{lj-comm|old_man_coyote}} - Old Man Coyote channeled by members
*'''[[Dragon]]s:'''
** {{lj-comm|alfandria}} - Alfandria
** {{lj-comm|art_dragon}} - Art Dragon
** {{lj-comm|bad_dragon}} - Bad Dragon
** {{lj-comm|dracophilia}} - Dracophilia
** {{lj-comm|dragonnia}} - Dragonnia
** {{lj-comm|draconics}} - Dragons on LiveJournal
*'''[[Equine]]s:'''
** {{lj-comm|erotic_equine}} - Erotic Equine
** {{lj-comm|equine_furs}} - LJ Stables
*'''[[Feline]]s:'''
** {{lj-comm|feline_art}} - Feline Art
** {{lj-comm|big_cat_anthros}} - Big Cat Anthro Club @ LJ
** {{lj-comm|n_e_k_o}} - Neko
**'''[[Chakat]]s:''' {{lj-comm|chakatheaven}} - [[Chakat Heaven]]
**'''[[Lion]]s:'''
*** {{lj-comm|lionessfurries}} - Lioness furry club
*** {{lj-comm|lion_furs}} - Lion Furs
**'''[[Tiger]]s''': {{lj-comm|tiger_furs}} - Tiger Furs
*'''[[Ferret]]s:''' {{lj-comm|ferret_furs}} - The Ferret Holt
*'''[[Foxes]]:'''
** {{lj-comm|foxfurries}} - Fox Furries
** {{lj-comm|the_fox_kin}} - The Fox Kin
** {{lj-comm|kitsune_kin}} - Kitsune-kin
*'''[[Gryphon]]s:'''
** {{lj-comm|bad_gryphon}} - Bad Gryphon
** {{lj-comm|gryphonerotica}} - Gryphon Erotica
** {{lj-comm|gryphonguild}} - Gryphon Guild
*'''[[Kangaroo]]s:'''
** {{lj-comm|kangaroos}} - Kangaroos
** {{lj-comm|roo_paradise}} - A Kangaroo's Paradise
*'''[[Meerkat]]s:''' {{lj-comm|meerkats}} - International House Of Meerkats
*'''[[Raccoon]]s:'''
** {{lj-comm|erotic_raccoon}} - Erotic Raccoon
** {{lj-comm|raccoon_furs}} - Furry Raccoons
*'''[[Rodent]]s:''' {{lj-comm|rodentfurs}} - Rodent Furs Community
*'''[[Skunk]]s:''' {{lj-comm|skunkfurs}} - Skunk Furs
*'''[[Wolves]]:'''
** {{lj-comm|true_werewolf}} - True Werewolf
** {{lj-comm|wolf_clan}} - Wolf Clan
** {{lj-comm|wolf_eyes}} - Wolf Eyes
** {{lj-comm|wolffoxnfolfy}} - Wolf, Fox and Folfy
** {{lj-comm|wolf_lovers}} - Wolf Lovers
** {{lj-comm|thewolfpack}} - The Wolfpack
** {{lj-comm|wolf_paws}} - Wolf Paws
** {{lj-comm|wolfspirits}} - Wolf Spirits
** {{lj-comm|wolvesmountain}} - Wolves' Mountain
** {{lj-comm|_wolf_art_}} - Wolf Art

==Traits==
*'''[[Wikipedia:Asperger Syndrome|Asperger Syndrome]]''': {{lj-comm|aspie_furs}} Apsie Furs
*'''[[Female]]:''' {{lj-comm|furryfems}} - Furry Fems
*'''Geek''': {{lj-comm|geek_furs}} - geek_furs
*'''[[Greymuzzle]] (over 30 years of age):''' {{lj-comm|greymuzzle}} - Greymuzzles' Journal
*'''[[Lifestyler]]s:''' {{lj-comm|lifestylers}} - Anthropomorphic Lifestyles Community
*'''Parents:''' {{lj-comm|furryparents}} - Furry Parents
*'''Ravers:''' {{lj-comm|furryravers}} - Furry Ravers
*'''[[Transgendered]]:''' {{lj-comm|transfurry}} - Transfurry Community
* '''Vegetarians:''' {{lj-comm|herbivores}} - Furry Vegetarians LiveJournal ([[herbivore]]s)
*'''Victims of abuse:''' {{lj-comm|woundedpaws}} - [[Wounded Paws]]

==Websites==

*'''[[Critter.Net]]''': {{lj-comm|critternet}} - Critter.Net
*'''[[FurBid-SF]]''':
** {{lj-comm|furbid}} - FurBid
**{{lj-comm|furbid_horrors}} - [[FurBid Horrors]]
*'''[[Internet Furry Proximity Locator]]''': {{lj-comm|ifpl}} - IFPL
*'''[[pounced.org]]:''' {{lj-comm|pounced_horrors}} - Pounced.org Horrors (Deleted August 2005)
* '''[[Sofawolf Press]]''': {{lj-comm|sofawolf}} - The Sofawolf Press Journal
*'''[[WikiFur]]:''' {{lj-comm|wikifur}} - WikiFur

== References ==
<references/>

[[Category:Lists|LiveJournal communities, List of furry]][[Category:LiveJournal communities]]

Iguanto Iguana

2007-10-20T14:41:59Z

Cometstyles: Undo revision 167307 by [[Special:Contributions/FURRIES ARE RETARDED FAGGOTS. ONLY SICK F-CKS GET TURNED ON BY ANIMALS. 4CHAN IS DOWN RIGHT NOW. THAT'S WHY I'M HERE ON WIKI FUR BECAUSE THERE'S NOTHING

'''Andres Chung''' is a [[furry artist]] who lives in [[Wikipedia:San Antonio, Texas|San Antonio, Texas, United States]]. He was born on October 20, 1987, and graduated [http://www.saisd.net/SCHOOL/007/inde/index.html Thomas Jefferson High School].

His artistic endeavors started when he was in the 6th grade when he attended [http://www.saisd.net/SCHOOL/mid/050/050.shtm Longfellow Middle School]. However, he had never drawn himself as a distinct character. Previously, when he was in [http://www.saisd.net/SCHOOL/elem/139/139.shtm Huppertz Elementary School], he had drawn himself as a bear similar to the children's book [http://www.amazon.com/Brown-Bear-What-You-See/dp/0805047905 Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?].

Although he has no formal art training, Andres has been drawing for about 5 or 6 years, relying on books for art reference. He can draw artwork from a general to mature rating. His current project is the [[webcomic]] ''[[The Anthroness]]'', which currently only has a handful of completed strips.

He works on perfecting his skill in different media, such as digital coloring, markers and pencils. He is also studying the use of and shadows and lighting.

Andres also offers auctions/commissions on [[Furbuy]] and his personal website.

In 2007, after his graduation, he will attend [http://www.accd.edu/sac/ San Antonio College].

On September 15, 2007, Andres retired his original [[fursona]] Dragonmorph to work on a new [[iguana]] [[fursona]] and other new [[reptile]]s.

== [[Fursona]] ==
[[Image:Iguanto-art2007.jpg|left|200 px|Iguanto Iguana]]

'''Iguanto''' is a 4 feet tall [[iguana]] who wants to become a porno artist and pornographer. He was born in somewhere in South Texas. He lives with 8 females and 4 [[Hermaphrodite|hermaphrodites]] reptiles in their big Exotic [[Reptile]] Mansion. Owned and founded by himself, it's like a better version of the Playboy Mansion. He sold millions of his posters and artworks online and at any furry conventions in United States. He takes photos of his girls and herms in erotic poses and shows it online, as well as with himself and those girls. He's the only male [[reptile]] in the mansion.

==== Playmates ====

[[Image:Alisa-alliga-art-by-iguanto.jpg|left|200px|Alisa Alliga]]
'''Alisa Alliga''' is a [[hermaphrodite]] red and black hair [[alligator]]. Sie was born in [[Wikipedia:Orlando, Florida|Orlando, Florida]] and lives at hir [[Wikipedia:swamp|swamp]]. When she was about 15 years old, radioactive waste was poured on her by insane teenagers, and then the next day in the morning, sie transformed into a herm. But, sie was happy, as sie could now have sex solely with women. 9 years later sie moved to Texas where sie found the perfect place at the Exotic Reptile Mansion. After sie joined, Iguanto asked hir if sie wanted to become a porno star, and sie accepted.

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[[Image:Auvisty-hornda-art-by-iguanto.jpg|left|200px|Auvisty Hornda]]
'''Auvisty Hornda''' is a [[Wikipedia:Punk subculture|punk]] [[Wikipedia:horned lizard| horned lizard]] girl. She was born in the Texas Desert and lives with her friends. 3 years ago she became a punk lizard, listening to her favorite heavy metal music, watching porno movies, and have sex with men. After she was kicked out of her state for her loudest music, she checked the newspaper to find her place to stay, and found the greatest place to stay at the big Exotic Reptile Mansion. She asked Iguanito to stay with him and he accepted. Quickly she signed her contract, and he asked her if she wanted to become a porno star and have her photos sold online. So then, she said, "''YES! I WILL LOVE TO BECOME A PORNO STAR!''" The only thing she wears is her gothic thong or other sexy gothic clothes.

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[[Image:Clarissa-anacodi-art-by-igu.jpg|left|200px|Clarissa Anacodi]]
'''Clarissa Anacodi''' is a big and tall [[hermaphrodite]] [[Wikipedia:anaconda|anaconda]]. Sie was born in [[Wikipedia:Mexico City, Mexico|Mexico City, Mexico]] at the woods full of anaconda family. Everybody knows sie is the baddest [[snake]] they've ever seen, at the age of 14, sie was doing a lot bad things at school and at home. Hir parents ordered hir to stop it, as they couldn't take it anymore. Right now, sie moved to America and found that place called The Exotic Reptile Mansion. Sie asked Iguanto (owner and founder of his place) if sie could stay with them for the rest of hir life and he's accepted. Iguanto asked hir to be a porno star just like his playmates that he likes taking photos of and posting on the web and selling prints/posters. So, sie'd like to be a porno star just like his playmates. But sie's to big to fit at any room, so Iguanto's taken hir to the biggiest room that sie could find. She got herself a tattoo that said ''"FUCK ME"'' on her breast.

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'''Brinda Frogga''' is a female [[frog]] with large [[breast]]s. She was born in [[Wikipedia:New York, New York|New Work, New Work]] and lives with her big sister. When she was about 15 years old, she liked to dances and playing with her [[Wikipedia:Guitar|guitar]] . But unfortunately after her graduation from high school, she retired from dancing and playing with her guitar. She said to her friends that she wanted to become a porno star for cash. Right now, she moved to Texas where she found the perfect place called The Exotic Reptile Mansion. She told Iguanto that she wanted to become a porno star for cash just like his playmates and he accepted. She signed her contract and he gave her a perfect pond room. After she saw her money from her porn work, she wanted to stay forever.

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[[Image:Drew-seaturla-art-by-iguant.jpg|left|200px|Drew Seaturla]]
'''Drew Seaturla''' is a [[hermaphrodite]] [[Wikipedia:Waitress|waitress]] [[Wikipedia:sea turtle|sea turtle]], Sie worked at many [[Wikipedia:restaurant|restaurant]]s and become known as the sexiest waitress. Sie was born in [[Wikipedia:Honolulu, Hawaii|Honolulu, Hawaii]]. Everybody in Hawaii knows sie the number #1 sexiest waitress in the world, because sie won 5 golden awards for best, favorite, hottest, and sexiest sea turtle waitress. When she was 23 years old, sie quit hir job and move to Texas, where sie found the greatest place sie could stay. Sie spoke to Iguanto, telling him that sie wanted to stay with his playmates and become an erotic star and he's accepted hir. As well as being a popular porn stat, she works as the Mansion's [[Wikipedia:French maid|frenchmaid]].

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[[Image:Crystal-snapper-art-by-igua.jpg|left|200px|Crystal Snapper]]
'''Crystal Snapper''' is a female [[Wikipedia:Snapping Turtle|snapping turtle]]. She was born in somewhere in [[Wikipedia:Canada|Canada]] and lives with her mother-in-law. When she was in middle school, all the boys are gathering around with her, because they think she's the most beautiful girl in school. Right after her graduation from high school, they gave her a diploma and a award for best and sexiest female students in school. At the age of her 23 and after she finished in university, she moved to America and heading straight to Texas where she founded The Exotic Reptiles Mansion. She told to the guy name Iguanto (owner and founder of his place) that she could stay as long as she likes and he's accepted. She sign her contract and before he'll find her perfect room, he told her that she would like to become a porno star just like his playmates and she said," I sure do, I never being a porno star before.", and he gave her a perfect room. He told several photos online and sell it online. Other thing that she has a black lip tattoo on her butt.

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[[Image:Lilly-komodi-art-bu-iguanto.jpg|left|200px|Lilly Komodi]]
'''Lilly Komodi''' is the female [[Wikipedia:komodo dragon|komodo dragon]]. She was born in island of Komodo, [[Wikipedia:Indonesia|Indonesia]] and she lives her friends. She's use to be a erotic dances like, becoming a stripper, naked photos, and maybe photos of herself getting bondages by her male komodos. When she was about 21, graduated from high school, college, and university, she moved to America and heading straight to Texas, where she read the world wide news about the new building called The Exotic Reptiles Mansion, was founded and owned by Iguanto Iguana. She told him that she wanted to become a porno star and stay for her long time. So he's accept to her and gave her a contracts to sign. After she sign her contacts, Iguanto took her to her new room. But the thing she likes to eat is meat for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks only. Every of her komodo dragons likes to eat meats every day and night.

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[[Image:Abby-pytha--art-by-iguanto.jpg|left|200px|Abby Pytha]]
'''Abby Pytha''' is a female [[Wikipedia:Morelia viridis|Python]] ([[snake]]). She was born in [[Wikipedia:Tokyo, Japan|Tokyo, Japan]], along with her roommates. She's spending her time working on her anime drawing of her show and taking her erotic photos of herself online. Right after she graduated from the university, she say farewell to her roommates and friends moved to America to find a perfect place to stay. Just then, she found the wonderful place she found, The Exotic Reptiles Mansion. She told Iguanto (owner and founder of himself) in English that she wanted to stay forever and he's accepted. She sign her contracts and he took her to her new rooms along with his playmates. Before she enter her new room, Ignanto told her that he saw a photos of herself online that he knows he's recognize her So he ask her to become a porno star and she said," Yes, please.".

== The Mansion ==

'''The Exotic Reptile Mansion''' is the largest mansion in the world for only lizards/reptiles guests. The main room is about 13 1/2 feet wide and 10 feet tall and it's has 3 kitchens, 5 bathrooms, a home theater, game room, outdoor swimming pool, 2 strip rooms (where Iguanto enjoys watching the playmates strip dance on stage), studio room (where Iguanto takes pictures and draws his playmates), a big room for Clarissa Anacodi, a swamp room for Alisa Alliga, 20 or 25 other rooms, and Iguanto's local office room.

== Communities ==
Andres first joined [[deviantART]] in 2002 when his father allowed him to have a computer in his room. Right after he set up his account, he quickly uploaded 236 images. In 2004, he left DA and swore to never join again.

From 2005 to present, he has accounts on [[Fur Affinity]], [[Jaxpad]], [[Furverts]], and more. He says he feels that 'nobody in the whole world love his artworks or didn't say anything about his artwork. But, he will continue on his drawings, so everybody will love his artworks.'{{fact}} He'd like to draw his favorite artists' characters for trades, commissions, or requests.

== External links ==
*[http://www.theexoticreptiles.com The Exotic Reptiles] (Not shown/register yet)
*[http://www.furaffinity.net/user/iguanto/ Iguanto's at Fur Affinity]
*[http://www.furryartpile.com/user/iguanto/ Iguanto's at Furry Art Pile]
*[http://iguanto.furverts.net/ Iguanto's at Furvert]
*[http://iguanto.livejournal.com/ The Naughty Reptile Journal at Livejournal]
*[http://www.myspace.com/iguantotheiguana Iguanto's in Myspace]
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/theexoticgroupofeptiles/ The Exotic Group of Reptiles at Yahoo! Group]

{{Contributor|Andres Chung, Jr.}}
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[[Image:Exgroup.jpg|right|thumb|Extinctioners]]
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'''''Extinctioners''''' is a [[science fiction]], action and adventure [[comic book]] that follows in the superhero genre, but uses [[anthropomorphic]] [[animal]]s as its main characters. Its original release in 1998 was by the independent comic book company [[Vision Comics]]. After a year of hiatus it was picked up by [[Shanda Fantasy Arts]] due to Vision Comics having some publishing problems. It is published quarterly by Shanda Fantasy Arts, is written and drawn by [[Shawntae Howard]] and, as of February 2006, has released a total of 16 issues and 3 annuals.

== Publication ==

The first issue of ''Extinctioners'' (book one according the cover), entitled "Countdown to Extinction", was published in July 1998 by Vision Comics. It had a cover price of $3.95 US or $5.50 Canadian, and is 32 full-color pages on glossy paper. The story and pencils are by Shawntae Howard, and the inks by [[Malcolm Earle]]. The digital color is by [[Eric Blumrich]] and [[Scotty Arsenault]].

The second issue of ''Extinctioners'', issue 1 of volume 2, was published in April 1999 by Shanda Fantasy Arts. It had a color cover, and 32 black and white interior pages containing two stories: "Countdown to Extinction Part Two" (story and art by Shawntae Howard, inks by Malcolm Earle, lettering by [[Fender]] and [[Tom Ziolkowski]]) and "Freedom" (story, pencils, and inks by Shawntae Howard; letters by Fender).

A graphic novel is currently in the works with a planned release date in 2008 through Angry Viking Press.

=== References ===

* ''Extinctioners'' Volume 1, Issue 1. New York: Vision Comics, 1998.
* ''Extinctioners'' Volume 2, Issue 1. Shanda Fantasy Arts, 1999.

== Story ==
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''Extinctioners'' follows a group of characters who learn that they are 'hybrids' possessing special powers, and that their creators are on their way back to their planet with plans of taking over. The [[humanoid]] animals on the planet Alden, or humanimals, were genetic constructs created by [[human]]s for the purpose of avoiding having animals become extinct on an over-populated Earth, with the idea that more humanoid animals would be able to better adapt to the changing reduction to their natural environments and increased pollution.

During the time of a global war, the humans discovered a new fresh planet though a wormhole that would be inhabitable for mankind, so they sent a seeding of humanimals with human trainers to the planet to terraform the planet, building cities and setting up social organizations, so that upon the humans' arrival the transition to the new planet would go smoothly. However, a miscalculation in the wormhole's temporal properties caused the humans to lose contact with their humanimal constructs, leaving them alone on the planet for years.

Without direct guidance, the humanimals developed on their own, and would eventually create a social structure suitable for their vastly diverse races. Now with the memory of mankind vague in the social conscious, humans, or The Makers, have been elevated to an virtual deity status among much of the humanimal population. The humans, however, are still on their way to Alden and the Extinctioners are the only ones that know that they are coming, due to less than positive encounters with a small faction of humans. What the humans ultimate plans for Alden and its humanimal population has yet to be revealed, whether they will be benevolent creators or an angry destructive force has yet to be determined.

The main heroes of Extinctioners consist of two major groups that at the beginning of the series came together to fight the first wave of an invasion fleet, then later went their separate ways.

== Characters ==
<table width="100%"><tr style="vertical-align:top;"><td>
=== The Extinctioners ===

* [[Phenix]]
* [[Alleycat]] (Katherine Fela)
* [[Vague]] (Catrina Fela)
* [[Copycat]] (Maxwell Manx)
* [[Scarlet Ann Starfox]]
* [[Forcewave]] (Walice Weazel)
* [[Jacob WhiteEye]] (Micro)
* [[Pandamonium]] (Pandora Lee)
* [[Mindswipe]] (Cee Cee Reese)
* [[Warfare]]
* [[Umnus Nightcreeper]] (Shadowstalker)

=== The Solar Foxes ===

* [[Redford Firefox]]
* [[Artica Lagopus]]
* [[Erica Starfox]] (Foxy)
* [[Slyvester Greytail]] (Sly)
* [[Gin Jikitsune]]
* [[Reggy Bryghttail]] (Prophet)

=== [[MechaRoos]] ===

* [[Thomas Bushtail]]
* [[Tisha Roo Bushtail]]
* [[Ryan Roo Jr.]]
* [[Tina Hopster]]
* [[Illaroo Joey]]

=== [[Andorozon]] ===

* [[Merry]]
* [[Tsuneko]]
* [[Rokki]]
* [[Sue-chan]]
* [[Sachi]]
</td><td>
=== Enemies ===

* [[Omega Hunters]]
* [[Takemitsu SeiRyu]]
* [[Akema]] and [[Akera]]
* [[Xenif]]
* [[Terrorbull]]
* [[Onex]]
* [[Jeran Lobo]]
* [[Maelstrom]]
* [[Vincent Blackphox|Corruption]]
* [[The Cerberus Brothers]]

=== Hunters & Trackers ===

* [[Bajer Blaquestrype]]
* [[Farsight]] and [[Ashen Msaka]]
* [[Harvest]] and [[Kanati]]
* [[Lynx Wylde]] and [[Stalker (Extinctioners)|Stalker]]
* [[Seek]] and [[Seek|Shepherd]]
* [[Spitfire]] and [[Dragon Lady]]
* [[Trojan]] and [[Cupid]]
* [[Eve]]
* [[Streak (Extinctioners)|Streak]]
* [[Twister]]

=== ECS (Evil Cat Sisters) ===

* [[Zora De Facto]]
* [[Tonya DeFault]]
* [[Pandora Panovich]]
* [[Chekari Van Burden 2]]

=== Fem Fatales ===

* [[Hyesteria]]
* [[Misery]]
* [[Passion]]
* [[Vixann Blackphox|Pain]]

</td><td>

=== Guardians of the Garden ===

* [[Dre]]
* [[Krystin Lobo]]
* [[Lucus Lobo]]
* [[P'Tar the Catarian]]
* [[Prophetess]]
* [[Unicor]]

=== Other characters ===

* [[Angelica Ferroti]]
* [[Data]]
* [[Flash WhiteEye]]
* [[Frigit the Aquanix]]
* [[Frostbite (Niege Unulaaq)|Frostbite]]
* [[Kronis the Arbitrator]]
* [[Miki WhiteEye]]
* [[Moriko Chiro]]
* [[The Oddersons]]
* [[Radica Procyon]]
* [[Remalons]]
* [[Richard Greytail]]
* [[Rokko WhiteEye]]
* [[Satoru Aka]]
* [[Sargeant Greystoke|Sgt. Greystoke]]
* [[Short WhiteEye]]
* [[Slash WhiteEye]]
</td></tr></table>

== Fan creations ==

* The Extinctioners fandom grew rather quickly, and fan response was quite varied. Not only did some fans create their own fan-characters inspired by the story, some even created fan teams.
* The character Artica had a strong enough fan response that a "[[Yahoo!]] Groups" Fan Group devoted specifically to her was created. However, the group receives a lot of content about the character Scarlet, making it a fan club for both [[vixen]]s.

== Trivia ==

* The [[Andorozon]]s were featured in ''Extinctioners'' Vol. 2 #11. They are [[anthroid]]s, which are made from a blend of synthetic-organics and cybernetics, but possess the minds of living beings.

== See also ==

* [[:Category:Extinctioners characters|''Extinctioners'' characters]]
* [[Wikipedia:Extinctioners|Extinctioners]] at Wikipedia

== External links ==
* [http://www.Extinctioners.com/ ''Extinctioners'' official website]
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/articasfanclub/ Artica & Scarlet Starfox's fan club]
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/beautyandcourage/ Beauty & Courage]: Fan group dedicated to Pandora Lee; Pandamonium and Cee Cee Reese; Mindswipe
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Phenixs_Domain/ Phenix's Domain]
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thevaguefanclub/ Vague's fan club]
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/extinctioners_storage/ Extinctioners Storage]
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Armies_of_Alden/ Armies of Alden]
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/clubextinctionerslisted/ Club Extinctioners Listed]

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Fur Affinity

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[[Image:Fender.jpg|right|350px|Fender, drawn by Mutley James]]
'''Fur Affinity''' (commonly known as '''FurAffinity''') is one of the [[furry fandom]]'s largest communities, and the second largest [[furry]]-specific [[:Category:Art archives|art gallery]] after the [[VCL]]. It was created as an alternative to art community sites such as [[SheezyArt]] and [[deviantART]], promoting itself as allowing people from the furry/[[Anthropomorphic|anthro]] fandom to upload art, music and stories regardless of rating.

* '''Addresses''':
** '''Website''': http://www.furaffinity.net/
** '''Forums''': http://www.furaffinityforums.net/
** '''Wiki''': http://www.wikiffinity.net/
** '''LiveJournal''': http://community.livejournal.com/furaffinity/
** '''IRC''': [irc://irc.furnet.org/furaffinity #furaffinity] on [[FurNet (IRC)|FurNet]]
** '''Frapper''': http://www.frappr.com/furaffinity
** '''Second Life''': http://slurl.com/secondlife/Critter_Valley/158/130/28
* '''Administrators''':
** '''Co-Owners''': [[Alkora]], [[The Dragoneer]]
** '''Lead Admins''': [[Damaratus]], The Dragoneer
** '''Admins''': [[Ahkahna]], [[Bijoux]], [[Dave Hyena]], [[Fox Amoore]], [[Glaide]], [[Kyoujin]], [[Pinkuh]], [[Silverwolfe]], [[Wicht]] and [[Wolfblade]]
** '''Coders''': Alkora, [[Crypto]], [[Ice-Wolf]], and [[yak]]
** '''Server Administrator''': [[Gushi]]
* '''Ran from/to''':
** January 2005 - 1 August 2005 (coding/server problems)
** 10 December 2005 - present
{{WikiFurNews|Fur Affinity access disrupted amid ownership dispute}}
{{WikiFurNews|'Krystal sandwich' meme strikes Fur Affinity}}
== History ==

Fur Affinity was launched on January 16, 2005 as an alternative to SheezyArt with the forum going live on that date and the main site being transferred a few days later from [[FurPawz]].<ref>''[http://www.sheezyart.com/journal/51100/ Furaffinity.org information]'' - launch of forum on Furaffinity.net. Posted on SheezyArt, 16 January 2005.</ref><ref>''[http://www.sheezyart.com/journal/54575/ Furaffinity - note re. transfer of mainsite and 400+ users]''.

Posted on [[SheezyArt]], 21 January 2005.</ref> During that time period, Sheezy abruptly changed policies to both remove adult art and take a stronger stance against users and their uploads. Warnings were supposedly issued from the site's service provider, advising Sheezy Art that they were not permitted to host adult content on their site.

Much of Sheezy's community was abandoned after the rules change took effect. This migration left many with few alternatives. Many of those burned by SheezyArt went on to sites such as Fur Affinity and [[y!Gallery]]; when the latter decided to ban [[anthro art]] in May 2006, Fur Affinity gained further traffic.

==== Server problems ====

Fur Affinity had suffered from major security holes and a hacking in during Summer of 2005. The site was shut down on 1 August 2005 due to a disagreement between lead coder Jheryn and host provider [[Arcturus]], the primary administrators of the site.<ref>''[http://www.nothingkat.com/confession/furaffinity.htm Plot Holes and Smut Alleyways]'' - criticism of Fur Affinity's past and concern for its future, 24 July 2006, [[Nothingkat.com]]</ref> At that time Fur Affinity had 12,174 user accounts and nearly 100,000 submissions. Arcturus and supporters went on to found [[ArtPlz]].

Over the course of 2005, Fur Affinity was able to raise $1,500 in donations towards the purchase of new hardware for its primary server; a server which would, unfortunately, not realize itself until the middle of 2006. Thanks to the community, Fur Affinity was able to build a stronger, faster server than the site originally used for operation.

On August 11 2007, The Dragoneer's admin account was compromised at [[FA: United‎]] when he used the hotel's unencrypted [[Wikipedia:Wi-fi|Wi-Fi]] connection to access it.<ref>http://www.furaffinityforums.net/showthread.php?tid=11488 Thread by Preyfar on the FA forums about the August 2007 breach</ref><ref>http://www.furaffinityforums.net/showthread.php?tid=11484&pid=195037#pid195037 Post by Preyfar on the FA forums with a more elaborate account of the 2007 breach</ref>The first sign of trouble was a note left on the front page that announced the following:
{{q|Administrator notice: We're sorry, our vaginas are currently full of sand. We're makin' pearls here, folks! :D! FA:U rocks. We all got handjobs from Glaide and Damaratus. -- hacked by jheryn}}
Assurances were made that the password database had not been compromised, and the main site came back online 48 hours later. The FA forums were not affected by this breach.

==== New allocation ====

Fur Affinity returned to operation in December 2005 with a solid backbone and more efficient coding, although full operational status would not be reached until December 10 due to a defect in the ASUS motherboard which powered the server. During Fur Affinity's official re-opening on December 10th, over 10,000 submissions for music, art and writing were submitted to the site during its initial 12 hours. These submissions included imported art from returning users and pieces not previously posted.

There are currently two servers in use by Fur Affinity. The primary server, Gecko, is a dual processor Intel Xeon 3.0Ghz system with 4GB of RAM, currently housed in a Weehawken, [[Wikipedia:New Jersey|New Jersey]] [[Wikipedia:Level 3 Communications|Level 3]] [[Wikipedia:Colocation centre|collocation facility]]. The second server, Phoenix Down, is an AMD Athlon 64 3200+ with 1GB of RAM and is used to store an identical 1:1 copy of the website in the event of hardware failure. Phoenix Down is located at an office at the foothills of Hawk Mountain, near Allentown, PA.

Fur Affinity is assisting in the planning of a [[convention]] known as [[United!]], tentatively scheduled for August 2007.

== Features and rules ==

Fur Affinity's features for users include the ability to allow users to track new updates from particular [[artist]]s; highlight favorites; and upload a wide variety of art (images, music and stories). The site attempts to promote community through its comments system and individual journals.

While works of all ratings are accepted (other than ''photographic nudes, "[[cub]]" related [[pornography]] and images whose intent are to slander or discredit others''<ref>[http://www.furaffinity.net/faq/ Fur Affinity FAQ]</ref>), art rated as mature or adult is not shown to visitors, or to users who have not specified it as a preference (which requires giving a date of birth indicating an age over 18). In addition, a tagging system is in use, and users can browse or block the display of art based on these tags.

Fur Affinity used to have a search feature that allowed users to search for specific art on the site, but this feature became disabled in mid-2006, listed as 'temporarily disabled', and a faux search feature was temporarily implemented on April Fool's Day, much to the chagrin of some users.

==== Pornographic cub art ====

August 2006 saw the restart of an internal administrative debate over the presence of [[pornographic]] underage furry artwork (or "cub art").<ref>''"[http://dragonmyr.deviantart.com/journal/10641590/ DA account reactivated -- FA Truths revealed]"''. Posted by [[Myr]] on November 6, 2006.</ref> Such art was forbidden by the site's Terms of Service, which specified that "depictions of sexually immature characters in any sexual situation are not permitted on Fur Affinity", but bans for this rule were not uniformly enforced. As with previous discussions, administrators could not come to an agreement on whether or not to modify site policy.<ref>[http://www.furaffinityforums.net/showthread.php?tid=4335&pid=63174#pid63174 Comment by The Dragoneer on previous attempts to solve the cub debate]. Posted on November 6, 2006.</ref> Over the following months the issue developed into a public debate, with forum polls and discussion suggesting that the site's members were divided on the topic.

On November 5, it was announced that such work would be allowed, with the requirement of mandatory tagging. The main reasons given for this decision were that no actual minors were harmed during the artwork's creation, and that depictions of many other illegal activities, such as rape, murder, and drug use, were permitted. Conversely, work that depicted [[human]] children, including [[anime characters]], in sexual situations was forbidden.<ref>''"[http://www.furaffinityforums.net/showthread.php?tid=4257&page=1 FA Policy Notice - "Cub" Art]"''. Posted by The Dragoneer on November 5, 2006.</ref> Some artists had threatened to leave the site if it was not forbidden, and some of these did so.

==== Ferrox code update ====

As of June 21, 2006 the site announced an impending upgrade to the site. FA opted to shed their previous naming convention (v1, v2 and v3) and go by codename for the major upgrade, known as "Ferrox". The code reached an estimated 60% completion before being pushed back to an early Winter/Spring 2007 release in effort to follow new quality and coding standards.

The effective release date is "when it's ready". Ferrox is not going to be released until the coding team feels it has undergone sufficient testing and bug hunting.

Features announced as introduced or improved upon are:
* A new user interface supporting better web programming standards, user-requested features and more streamlined navigation for ease-of-use
* Revised submission interfaces for art, music and stories to allow for faster, more accurate uploads and provide unique features for each artistic area
* Re-written server back-end to better support scalability and future upgrades
* Time-limited editable user comments
* Flood detection to prevent spam and abuse
* Enhanced site security focusing on account creation and content delivery
* A flexible keyword-based search system
* Communities, allowing users to post art directly to themed submission groups
* Community-sponsored error messages inspired by [[VCL]]
* Monthly themes and mini-contests where users can obtain ranks and profile enhancements
* Better integrated help and site information.

== Mascots ==
[[Image:Fender2.jpg|right|thumb|280px|Fender, drawn by [[Mutley James]]]]
==== Fender ====

[[Fender]] is the Fur Affinity [[mascot]]. He was primarily created by artist [[K-9]] (one of the people behind the [[comic]] ''[[Circles]]'',) based upon a character concept by [[Preyfar]].

The site currently displays a version of Fender (which can be found on the page header) as drawn by various guest artists to reflect the monthly theme of the site.

Half [[fox]] and half [[ferret]], Fender was born in an attempt to give the site a unique figurehead to whom people could turn for questions and answers regarding the site.
[[Image:RednefMuzz.jpg|right|thumb|280px|Rednef, drawn by [[Muzz]]]]
This was done in an attempt to dissuade grandstanding by admins using the site as a pedestal for their own popularity.

Fender is most often mistaken as being a [[raccoon]].

==== Rednef ====

On April 1st, 2007, the FA header and Fender account avatar showed a female anthro [[dragon]] that bore a resemblance to Fender in terms of coloration, markings, and attire. This was widely believed to be an [[wikipedia:April_Fools|April Fool's]] joke.

The banner was used as a placeholder banner for the newly released dark theme until May when FA announced that there would be TWO mascots and that the new dragon character would be named [[Rednef]].

The May 2007 banner is the first non-gag banner to feature Rednef. She has also appeared on the July 2007 banner.

== Facts ==
* In less than a year since the site's re-launch, Fur Affinity gained over 45,000 users and over 300,000 submissions.
* The site transfers a daily average of nearly 80 GB of data and well over 10,000,000 individual files. The site's peak bandwidth record stands at 20.1Mbit.
* Alexa ranked Fur Affinity in the [http://www.alexa.com/data/details/traffic_details?site0=www.furaffinity.net&site1=vclart.net&site2=&site3=&site4=&x=75&y=15&h=300&w=610&h=400&w=700&z=3&range=1y&size=medium&y=r&z=3&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.furaffinity.net top 7,000 sites] on the web as of 12 September 2007, showing greater traffic than the VCL for most of previous year. Fur Affinity has ranked as high as 3,475 on individual days.
* Account import strings began and ended with <tt>!pie!</tt>
* Fur Affinity gets approximately 800,000 page hits per day (estimated on 10/01/2006).

== References ==
<references />

== External links ==
*[http://irc.netsplit.de/channels/details.php?room=%23furaffinity&net=FurNet statistics of #furaffinity on FurNet IRC network] on irc.netsplit.de

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Wyvern

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The wyvern is a mythological creature frequently found in European lore. The word "wyvern" comes from the Saxon wivere, meaning serpent. This legendary animal is usually defined as a subspecies of [[dragon]], or at least the dragon's close kin. The dragon and the wyvern share many similarities in terms of appearance.

Like the dragon, the wyvern is rendered as a winged reptilian creature. It is distinguished by its possession of only two legs and a single pair of [[wings]]. Occasionally, a variant such as the sea-wyvern will possess a fish-like [[tail]]. More frequently, however, the wyvern's tail is drawn with a barb or a spade at the tip, which is sometimes considered poisonous. The wyvern may also be illustrated as having the claws of eagles.

Stories about wyverns are rather contradictory. At times it is represented as a smaller species of dragon, and at other times it is defined as a larger dragon breed. In some accounts, they are described to be so large as to prey on elephants and rhinoceroses.
[[Image:wyvern.jpg|right|440px|Modern depiction of a Wyvern]]
Wyverns are commonly found in medieval heraldry and many institutions still use the wyvern in their heralds, crests, and coats of arms. In this regard, wyverns are seen as symbols of strength, power, and endurance. Examples of these emblems include arms of the Derby Midland railway station, the logo of the Dragon School in Oxford, England, and the arms of the Alpha Chi Sigma Fraternity.

Interestingly, a few cryptozoologists have been known to espouse the theory of wyverns being evidence that animals such as the pterosaurs, winged reptiles which died out about 65 million years ago, may have actually co-existed with human populations, and may in fact still exist today. Unfortunately, there is no evidence to support these claims.

==Wyvern in Popular Culture==

Wyvern feature in the popular MMORPG [[World of Warcraft]] as flying mounts for players. Wyverns also make their appearance in Neil Gaiman's [[Sandman]] series, a doorkeeper to Dream's palace is a wyvern.

==Wyvern in Furry Culture==

The use of the species in the culture is debatable. One could argue that all fursonas with draconic features, sporting two legs and two wings, are Wyvern, or at least based off of Wyvern, though they are often presented as Dragons.
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Reptile

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[[Image:433854409 0d6ef378fd b.jpg|right|thumb|A lizard, a type of '''reptile''']]'''Reptiles''' are a cold-blooded class of [[animal]], typically identified by being covered in [[scale]]s.

The most typical reptile is probably the [[lizard]], of which there are many kinds. More specialised reptiles include [[snake]]s (which lack legs), [[tortoise]]s (which are protected by a thick shell), and [[crocodile]]s (which have bony plates under their scales).

[[Dragon]]s often have reptilian features.

== Reptiles and the Furry community ==

[[Image:Spitfire.jpg|left|thumb|[[Spitfire]], a fictional character in [[Extinctioners]]]]
Probably second only to [[mammal]]s, reptiles (also known as [[scalie]]s) are quite a common sight in the [[furry fandom]].

==Reptiles in popular media==
Reptiles are most often seen in computer games, but cartoon appearances (especially [[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles]]) are also well-known.

== Examples ==

* [[Wikipedia:Kaa|Kaa]] from [[Jungle Book]]
* Riptor from [[Wikipedia:Killer Instinct|Killer Instinct]]
* [[Wikipedia:Aeon Calcos|Aeon Calcos]] (Lizard Man) from [[Wikipedia:soul calibur|Soul Calibur]]
* Ninja Turtles from [[TMNT]]
* [[Wikipedia:Leon Powalski|Leon Polwalski]] from [[Star Fox|Star Fox Series]]
* [[Gex]] from the [[Wikipedia:Gex (video game series)|Gex Series]]

== See also ==

* [[:Category:Reptile characters|Reptile characters]]
* [[Wikipedia:Reptile|Reptile]] at Wikipedia

[[Category:Reptile species]]

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'''[[Furry fandom]]''' is a popular cultural phenomenon and a community of people who are interested in aspects of [[animal]]s and animal/[[human]] beings in art, literature, visual media and/or as the basis for a personal philosophy and/or [[lifestyle]].

==Before the fandom==

The genre itself may be as old as civilization. [[Anthropomorphic]] animal characters are found in the art of many ancient cultures. Anthropomorphic characters from [[Egyptian mythology]] continue to this day to be a source of inspiration to [[furry artist]]s. The earliest example of furry literature commonly cited by furry fans is [[Aesop's Fables]], which date to around 500 BC.<ref>[http://www.claws-and-paws.com/furry/non-fiction/faq.html Furries] - description of the fandom with reference to Aesop’s Fables.</ref> Furry characters then continued to proliferate through the ages in the form of folk tales, many of which are a common part of our modern culture.

==== The rise of anthropomorphic animals usage ====

It is not until the 1800’s that more specifically documented examples of the furry genre can be chronicled. And they are seen appearing in a variety of different forms of entertainment. These include the earliest author credited animal related fairytales by Hans Christian Anderson in 1836, the poem ''The Owl And The Pussycat'' by Edward Leer in 1871, Lewis Carroll’s fantasy novel ''Alice In Wonderland'' in 1865, Tchaikovsky’s ballet ''Swan Lake'' in 1875, Beatrix Potter’s illustrated children’s books in 1890, Rudyard Kipling’s collection of talking animal stories ''[[The Jungle Book]]'' in 1894, H. G. Wells’ 1896 novel ''The Island Of Doctor Moreau'' was the first appearance of intelligent animals in science fiction, and the first appearance of anthropomorphic animals in comic strips was James Swinnerton’s ''The Little Tigers'' in 1895.

Depictions of anthropomorphic animals was firmly established by the start of the 20th century. Since then it has enjoyed many ups and downs in terms of popularity and acceptability among adults. Particularly in the early 20th century, fantasy animal characters were an object of fascination to children and adults alike, appearing in almost every conceivable type of entertainment and establishing themselves as a major marketing tool, not only of consumer products, but of political ideas. This was best demonstrated In 1945 by George Orwell’s [[Animal Farm]].

In the later half of the 20th century, general attitudes towards animal related fantasy changed. Cartoons and literature focused most of their animal related efforts on the children’s entertainment market, inspiring many to believe that cartoons and animal stories were strictly for kids. Though this does not seem to have prevented adults from continuing to enjoy the antics of funny animals in the comic strips.

Since then, the mainstream entertainment industry has continued to create many works with anthropomorphic animals which are mostly directed at children, while the furry community has steadily grown on the internet providing entertainment for audiences of all ages.

== Formation of the furry fandom ==

Many agree that furry fandom had its origins in [[funny animal fandom]], which has existed since at least the 1940s. In the 1980s, a group of fans interested in animal [[character]]s in [[comic]]s and stories was forming around other organized fan activities. [[Room parties]] at [[science fiction]] [[convention]]s (furry parties), meetings of the [[C/FO]], and [[APA]] [[collating party|collating parties]] (for [[funny animal]] and cartooning APAs, such as [[Vootie]] and [[Rowrbrazzle]]). Fans kept in contact with each other on computer [[BBS]]s (Bulletin Board Systems) like the [[Tiger's Den]], [[StormGate Aerie]] and [[Kyim's Scratching Post]]; and in the early 1990s through on-line chat environments (e.g. [[Wikipedia:GEnie|GEnie]], [[Wikipedia:CompuServe|CompuServe]], [[Wikipedia:Prodigy (ISP)|Prodigy]] and [[Wikipedia:Delphi online service|Delphi]]). APAs and [[fanzine]] "wars" became popular, with mail-in art and [[comic]] contributions collated and distributed to all members.

== Furry fandom timeline ==

In the earlier days of the fandom, furry fans used to gather mostly at [[science fiction]], [[fantasy]], and [[comic]] conventions before the [[furry parties]] broke out into full-fledged [[furry]] conventions.

==== 1960s ====

In the late 60’s the beginnings of a backlash against this could be seen. The pop culture of the late sixties and early 70’s used funny animal imagery in many creative works meant for adults. The Beatles wearing [[fursuit]]s on the cover of Magical Mystery Tour and the advent of Robert Crumb’s [[Fritz the Cat]] showed that many creative people saw more use for animal characters than children’s entertainment.

==== 1970s ====

In 1976, Furry Folk also became the name of a popular line of animal [[puppet]]s.<ref>[http://www.allthingsbright.com/FurryFolk/index.html Furry Folk Puppets] - example of the term Furry gaining popularity in the 70's.</ref> From that time, the term “Furry” has gradually gained popularity as an alternative to the term “Funny Animals,” as it does not carry a connotation of humor, and it is inclusive of all fantasy animals, not just the ones that walk upright and wear clothes. The term has today reached such prominent use that it is not unheard of for reviewers to refer to the characters in such films as [[Over The Hedge]] as “Furries.” <ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/05/18/AR2006051802306.html?sub=AR Critters Offer Consumer Retorts] - review in which the characters in Over The Hedge are referred to as furries.</ref>

The term “Funny Animals” soon spread beyond comic strips and into the realm of illustrated children's books. Authors such as Palmer Cox, Laura Rountree Smith and Neil Wayne Northey not only referred to their anthropomorphic characters as “Funny Animals,” they also referred to them collectively as “the furry folk” and “furry friends.” <ref>[http://72.14.209.104/search?q=cache:CZWdgw8LLhkJ:remnantprophecy.sdaglobal.org/Librarypdf/Children%27s/Paddletail-Beaver.pdf+Furry+Folk&hl=en&gl=us&ct=clnk&cd=437 Neil Wayne Northey's Paddletail] - example of early 20th century literature with the term Furry Folk highlighted throughout.</ref>

The term “Furry” has since remained in the background of animal related fantasy. Particularly in the English folk culture scene. As late as 1978, bands like Genesis and Jethro Tull were still using this furry folk terminology to refer to anthropomorphic animals in their songs.<ref>[http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:k-4PKXz_s3sJ:www.lyricsfreak.com/j/jethro%2Btull/the%2Bmouse%2Bpolice%2Bnever%2Bsleeps_20071013.html+little+furry+folk&hl=en&gl=us&ct=clnk&cd=40 The Mouse Police Never Sleeps] 1978 Jethro Tull lyrics with Furry Folk highlighted.</ref>

Serious animal literature soon began to appear that proved to have surprising appeal for adults. Richard Adams’ [[Watership Down]] and Richard Bach’s [[Wikipedia:Jonathan Livingston Seagull|Jonathan Livingston Seagull]] topped the best seller list in the early 70’s.

In the late 70’s, attitudes began to change again. Fantasy in general began to enjoy more respect among adult audiences, eventually becoming a major entertainment market in which there was considerable room for furry elements, such as the [[Wikipedia:Ewoks|Ewoks]] and [[Wikipedia:Wookiees|Wookiees]] of [[Star Wars]], and the mythical creatures in [[Wikipedia:Piers Anthony|Piers Anthony]] novels.

==== 1980s ====

The fandom for furry characters traces its organization back to a science fiction convention in 1980,<ref>''[http://www.arclight.net/~yarf/YARF_Chronology.html Yarf Chronology Of Furry Fandom]''</ref> when a drawing of a character from [[Steve Gallacci]]’s Albedo started a discussion of anthropomorphic characters in science fiction novels, spawning a discussion group that met at various [[science fiction]] and [[comics]] [[convention]]s.

In 1980, at the [[Worldcon|World Science Fiction Convention]] in [[wikipedia:Boston, Massachusetts|Boston, Massachusetts]], an [[Erma Felna]] painting by [[Steve Gallacci]] was entered in the art show. The [[funny animal]] artwork in an otherwise realistic setting drew attention among fans showing a common interest in [[science fiction]] and [[fantasy]] about intelligent animals. This led to an informal series of gatherings at Worldcons and [[Westercon]]s, which eventually branched into a club centered around [[Rowrbrazzle]] to organize more "formal" [[furry parties]].

1982 saw the release of four all ages furry films - [[The Secret Of NIMH]], [[The Flight Of Dragons]], [[The Last Unicorn]] and [[The Plague Dogs]]. While the fantasy novel market soon began producing such titles as Alan Dean Foster’s [[Spellsinger]] series, Brian Jacques’ [[Redwall]] and Tad Williams’ [[Tailchaser’s Song]]. And the independent comics market produced titles as varied as [[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles]], [[Albedo]], [[Usagi Yojimbo]], [[Cutey Bunny]], [[Critters]] and [[Omaha The Cat Dancer]].

Over the next several years, a gradually increasing number of “furry fans” developed [[fanzines]] and eventually began to have gatherings at house parties. By 1987 enough interest had been generated for the first furry convention.

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

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

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

In 1985, at the [[San Diego Comic Convention]], Judy Niver (one of the founders of the [[C/FO]]), hosted a party in her room at the Hotel San Diego. The [[Rowrbrazzle]] APA group was also having a party in the same hotel, and there was much overlap in attendance. After that party at Comic Con, it became a tradition to have at least one furry party during the convention. In more recent years, the Comic Con party has been called [[CritterConDiego]] and [[Califur Diego]].

Also, at the 1985 [[Westercon]] Science Fiction Convention in [[wikipedia:Sacramento Valley|Sacramento]], [[wikipedia:California|California]], [[Mark Merlino]] and [[Rod O'Riley]] hosted a [[room party]] in Sheldon and Tony Linker's room. Most room parties at sci-fi and fantasy cons have a theme, so the party was called The [[Prancing Skiltaire]] party, named after Mark's apartment. The show [[Animalympics]] was screened, along with some [[Warner Bros.]] short cartoons, and collections of [[furry art]]work and [[:Category:Short stories|short stories]] were on display. Several visitors to the party were very interested in the videos and the art. Some showed [[sketchbook]]s and collections of their furry art. Their party at the 1986 Westercon in [[wikipedia:San Diego, California|San Diego]], CA, was the first to be openly called a [[furry party]]. After the success of these parties, Mark and Rod began hosting similar events at conventions all over California.

In 1989, [[Mark Merlino]] and [[Rod O'Riley]] decided to expand on the furry party concept and host the first prototype [[furry convention]], [[ConFurence Zero]]. ConFurence continued to be the premier international gathering place of furry fans, until other independent furry-themed conventions were organized.

==== 1990s ====

By the start of the 90’s, the furry genre was finally starting to gain recognition as a unique segment of the arts with a specifically adult aged fandom that products could be marketed to. But this idea was not readily understood or accepted. And, as the fantasy boom of the 80’s began to subside, the promoters of the new furry market were driven underground, where they found companionship with another fledgling market, [[anime]].

On the [[wikipedia:United States|U.S.]] east coast, furry fans were gathering at the [[wikipedia:New York|New York]] chapter of the [[C/FO]], founded by [[Ken Sample]] and friends. [[Ray Rooney]] and [[Major Matt Mason]] hosted parties in their suite at [[wikipedia:Philcon|Philcon]] in [[wikipedia:Philadelphia|Philadelphia]] for several years. Philcon eventually hosted the first major Furry [[art show]] and [[dealer's room]]. In 1994, [[Trish Ny]] organized [[Furtasticon]], a prototype east coast furry convention at the [[wikipedia:Holiday Inn|Holiday Inn]], next to the [[Adam's Mark]] hotel, Philcon's venue. Trish went on to found [[ConFurence East]] in 1995.

In 1996, at the [[Worldcon|World Science Fiction Convention]] in [[wikipedia:Anaheim, California|Anaheim, California]], the [[Furry Fandom Lounge]] was organized by the [[ConFurence]] committee as five-day furry programming track. The general Worldcon program schedule publicized the furry parties, panels, and exhibits which even included a glass-encased "History of Furry Fandom" display by [[David Bliss]].

In 1997, [[Anthrocon]] is first held in [[wikipedia:Albany, New York|Albany, New York]] and goes on to become the largest [[furry convention]] to date.

In 1999, at the [[NASFiC|North American Science Fiction Convention]] in [[wikipedia:Anaheim, California|Anaheim, California]], the [[Furry Fandom Lounge]] reflected on 15 years of fandom. That year also saw the launch of [[Further Confusion]] in the Bay Area of [[wikipedia:San Francisco, CA|San Francisco, CA]], which eventually becomes the second largest [[furry convention]] in the world.

==== 2000s ====

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

Furry conventions have exploded in the 2000's decade, with over 30 cons starting up, so far. In comparison, the 90's saw 13 cons, all but two of them after 1995.<ref>http://furry.wikia.com/wiki/Convention</ref>

In 2003, Dr. Samuel Conway (also known as [[Uncle Kage]] of [[Anthrocon]]) was a [[guest of honor]] at the [[I-CON]] science fiction and fantasy convention in [[wikipedia:Stony Brook, New York|Stony Brook, New York]]. His renowned story hour has since become a fixture of the convention through recent years.

In 2006, at the [[NASFiC|North American Science Fiction Convention]] in [[wikipedia:SeaTac, Washington|SeaTac, Washington]], the [[Stalking Cat]] was one of the notable program participants.

At the 2006 [[Westercon]] in [[wikipedia:San Diego, California|San Diego]], a 20th anniversary furry party was held.

At the 2006 [[Worldcon|World Science Fiction Convention]] in [[wikipedia:Anaheim, California|Anaheim, California]], the [[Furry Fandom Lounge]] returned under the organization of [[Rod O'Riley]] of the [[Califur]] group. The programming track included a furry artist reception and panels ranging from [[fursuit]]ing basics to the new world of furry [[webcomic]]s.

== The Internet ==

By 1992, furry fans could participate in on-line social role-playing environments for free, if they had access to the Internet. [[MUCK]]s, Mushes and [[MOO]]s were created by furry fans for furry fans and hosted at educational and commercial sites. With the dawn of the World Wide Web, furry fans found their Mecca, with personal web sites, art and writing archives and forums providing a way for furry fans to communicate and share their interests internationally. [[Yerf]] and [[YiffCo]] and [[VCL]] and other art archives soon dominated the art scene.

In the late 1990's, [[David J. Rust]] (aka [[Sylvan]]), attempted to document the internal social dynamics and trends within Furry fandom. While originally intended to be a [[fan film]] documentary, the research he conducted from 1996 - 1997 was eventually collated into [[The Sociology of Furry Fandom, a Subculture Study]], the first academic study of [[furry sociology]].

== Small press publishers ==
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Comics were the driving force in the early days, largely thanks to the wellspring of anthro-based comics that erupted on the American scene with the success of [[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles]] in the mid-'80s. Literally dozens of titles came and went, many of which simply attempted to copy the TMNT formula in order to make a fast buck. These ranged from the execrable (ala [[Adolescent Radioactive Black Belt Hamsters]], [[Geriatric Ju-Jitsu Gerbils]]) to genuinely readworthy (as with [[Pre-Teen Dirty-Gene Kung-Fu Kangaroos]]).

Of more interest were the burgeoning ranks of anthro comics which didn't seek to follow in TMNT's tracks. Some even pre-dated TMNT, as with StarReach's [[Duck!]], which not only parodied the short-lived "Duck Craze" of the late '70s (remember "Disco Duck"? Right.), but also showcased then-new talents like Dave Sim ([[The Beavers]]) and Michael T. Gilbert ([[The Wraith]]). Independents and a wide divergence of topics abounded: Steve Gallacci ([[Albedo]]) wrote of animals warring amid the stars under the strict laws of Einsteinian physics, while Vicky Wyman (Xanadu) produced exquisitely-drawn fantasy romances starring [[unicorn]] empresses and [[gryphon]] wizards. Meanwhile, Jim Groat's [[GraphXPress]] came out with parodies of Conan and Red Sonja in the form of [[Equine the Uncivilized]] and [[Red Shetland]]. Independent comic-book greats such as Donna Barr ([[Stinz]]) and Stan Sakai ([[Usagi Yojimbo]]) built their first readerships amongst the ranks of furries.

Even the mainstream publishers tried to get in on the act, with much less success --- Marvel's [[Power Pachyderms]] isn't known to have any fans even amongst diehard furries. DC's [[Captain Carrot and His Amazing Zoo Crew]] took a more "Hanna Barbara" approach and won some support, but not enough to keep from going under as well.

Fantagraphics then published the funny-animal anthology [[Critters]] for fifty issues, after which point it appeared that anthro comics were running out of steam. The TMNT craze had created massive speculation in the comics market, which inevitably resulted in an equally massive backlash when investors attempted to sell their bootleg copies of poorly-drawn books and found that no one wanted to buy them. Whole publishing companies went under almost overnight, taking a number of exceptional anthro comics with them (such as [[Nervous Rex]], a splendid book of surrealist comedy which happened to be published by Blackthorne, which itself became almost universally recognized --- after the fact --- as a fly-by-night ripoff operation).

By 1991, only a few anthro comics continued to maintain any kind of pretense at a publication schedule. Enter Ben Dunn's [[Antarctic Press]]. Mr. Dunn had previously created his own anthro title ([[Of Mice and Men]]) and had built a small independent publishing company on the strength of imported [[manga]] titles and a flagship manga-industry comic called [[Mangaphile]]. [[Furrlough]] was the first genuinely non-manga comic produced by Antarctic, and was shortly swamped with submissions by creators who had teethed during the "TMNT Boom/Bust". Eventually, [[Genus]] was created to allow for the publication of NC17/X-rated material.

The success of Furrlough and, later, Genus, catapulted Antarctic Press into serious competition with long-standing industry independents. Able to expand even further now, Ben Dunn created [[Warrior Nun Areala]], which was non-anthro but whose overnight success greatly overshadowed the anthro line. To free up resources necessary to further promote [[Warrior Nun Areala]] and its related merchandise, AP cut loose the entirety of its anthro line ([[Gold Digger]] not being counted, as AP did not consider it to be a "furry" title).

[[Radio Comix]] was quickly formed by then-AP-editor Elin Winkler and a number of pro-anthro stalwarts to keep Furrlough and Genus alive. Small but steady sales combined with a lean and smart business plan have allowed Radio to slowly prosper to the point where it has been able to expand to carry other lines as well as publish the occasional one-shot or miniseries. Other existing anthro comic publishers include [[MU Press]], [[GraphXPress]], [[Shanda Fantasy Arts]], [[Backbreaker Studios]] and [[Dream Weaver Press]].

In terms of "fannish cred", being published as a comic artist was second only to being a animator at Disney. The top comic artists in furry were the real stars of Furrydom since they were the direct producers of what was readily available. More recently, due to online archives and forums catering to artists on the Internet, as well as sales of prints and art collection CDs, the fandom's focus has slowly moved away from sequential art and more into the realm of "classic", or single-frame, works. At the same time, the number of [[webcomic]]s produced by anthro artists has escalated into the hundreds, some of which are exceptionally good.

This shift is readily explainable: producing a comic book is an expensive and time-consuming affair. Even a small run of a few thousand issues of an average-sized book can cost thousands of dollars to print, and then it must be distributed and fight for shelf space in tightly-packed comic stores. Once it gets there, it may simply be ignored amid the hundreds of brightly-colored titles of the competition. Internet publication avoids all of these problems, offering the artist the likelihood of potential return with virtually no investment.

Another important point is that, as with Science Fiction, Fantasy and Comic Fandoms, fanzines became an important part of Furry Fandom. Amateur Press Associations (APAs) produced "APAzines" like [[Vootie]] and [[Rowrbrazzle]]. These provided a place for artists and writers of the Funny Animal genre to showcase their work and critique each other in the days before online archives and forums were quite so commonplace. APAs are generally exclusive groups, with limited memberships, and the zines produced were usually for members only, although some notable exceptions existed.

Later, [[wikipedia:shared universe|shared universe]] and collection magazines were published. Furry fans could subscribe to these magazines, or purchase them at convention dealer’s rooms. The first furry collection magazine, [[FurVersion]], published by [[Karl Maurer]], was born at a furry party at [[Baycon]] in San Jose, Ca, in 1987. [[Yarf!]], published by [[Jeff Ferris]], became the longest running collection magazine, with over 40 issues. Rowrbrazzle, the fandom's flagship and longest-running APAzine, is published on a quarterly basis with over 85 issues to its credit.

== References ==
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== External links ==

* The [[YARF!]] ''[http://yarf.furry.com/chronology.html Chronology of Furry Fandom]'' by [[Fred Patten]]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

==Babyfur as a paraphilia==

===Babyfurs and pedophilia===

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

*[http://understanding.infantilism.org Understanding Infantilism] by [[BitterGrey]]

*[http://babyfur.com Online Babyfur Community] by [[LilPup]]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

==Sexuality==
The free atmosphere of tolerance in the furry community makes it far more likely for members to be open about their sexual orientation. This has spawned the misconception that the majority of the fandom is [[gay]]. However, surveys and practical thinking dispel this theory as unlikely. It is far more likely that those fans of a standard heterosexual nature feel no need to talk about their sexuality or seek understanding of it. Thus, discussion of alternative sexuality would naturally be more visible.

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

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

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

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

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

Anime fans enjoy the availability of endless hours of erotic animation created by professional companies, and even the erotic manga comics created by anime fans display a level of professionalism that furry artists can not even begin to aspire to. Yet, this tends to not be a problem for anime fandom, as the high output of non-erotic anime keeps the erotic subgenre in perspective as parody. While with furry fandom, it is highly likely that the first output of the fandom an outsider will see will be something of an erotic nature or sexual humor art.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

= References =
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= See also =
* [[History|History (of Furry fandom)]] (to be merged)
* [[Furry]] - explanation of the word "Furry" (to be merged)
* [[Wikipedia:Furry fandom|Furry fandom]] at Wikipedia

=External links=
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* [http://www.fortunecity.com/tatooine/niven/142/profiles/pro46.html# Funny Animal Comics] — An explanation of anthropomorphic animals as a genre
* [http://www.tigerden.com/infopage/furry/index.html PeterCat's Furry InfoPage] — Repository for FAQs, lists, periodic postings
* [http://www.flayrah.com/ Flayrah Furry News Portal] — Current news of interest to Furry Fandom
* [http://www.vexen.co.uk/human/furry.html The Furry Subculture] — Information on furry fandom along with links to various pages
* [http://www.visi.com/~phantos/furrysoc.html The Sociology of Furry Fandom] written and researched by [[David J. Rust]]; a member of both SF Fandom and Furry Fandom
* [http://www.crushyiffdestroy.com/furryTut/ How to be a furry] - an ironic but often very accurate critique of furry fandom, by [[Jonn Wood]]

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[[Image:SecondLife.png|right|Second Life]]
'''Second Life''' is an online [[Wikipedia:Virtual world|virtual world]] consisting of hundreds of interconnected large-scale areas populated by interactive [[avatar]]s, whose players may choose to take any form they can create or purchase. The major form of short-distance transportation is flight, while transportation between areas is typically performed through teleportation; both abilities are innate. The "main grid" is restricted to those 18 or over, as some regions contain strong violence or sexual content. A teen version for those 13 to 17 is also available.

*'''Address''': http://www.secondlife.com

Second Life has over 8,268,883 registered users and 1,548,131 active users as of july 21, 2007; logged-in users range from 20,000 to 50,000 at any one time. The system is funded through a combination of account subscriptions and "tier" (a form of [[Wikipedia:Land value tax|land value tax]]). Users have the option to own or rent land parcels in a variety of sizes - as in [[real life]], some owners may zone their land to restrict certain activities, such as commercial development. Business in the game's virtual currency (exchangeable for real-world funds) is encouraged by the ''[[Wikipedia:Linden Lab|Linden Research]]'', and a variety of content vendors have sprung up to meet demand.

==Second Life and furry==

The [[furry fandom]] has a major presence in Second Life, with multiple areas devoted to providing accommodation, entertainment and creative services specifically for members of the furry community. Themes range from the pedestrian to the bizarre, although trees are common in furry haunts. Each user can create their own objects from the inbuilt primitives, but the majority of users rely in part on objects created and sold by others. These include body parts for avatars, accessories, vehicles (which may be purely aesthetic or provide extra functionality), toys, [[pose ball]]s for avatar animation, and scripts to provide extra features (like "push" and "shield" defensive/offensive capabilities).

==Controversy==

On September 8th 2006, Linden Lab reported via a security bulletin (which was also emailed to all SL users) that the servers holding player account information had been attacked using a zero-day exploit. According to Linden Labs, this attack on the servers may have begun as early as September 3rd and they only noticed an increase in activity on the 6th which they then quickly locked out. Their investigation showed that the attack allowed a significant amount of customer account information to be downloaded such as credit card numbers, PayPal transaction ID's, real life names, Second Life names, account passwords, and contact information.

As part of their effort to improve the security of their servers, Linden Lab had invalidated the passwords (assuming they were already compromised) of all Second Life users and has required said users to reset their passwords. Linden Lab further mentioned that while the compromised payment information was encrypted, no encryption is unbreakable given enough time and computing power. They had thus stated that if any SL user believed themselves to be the victim of credit card fraud, they (the user) should contact their credit card company.

The short form of the bulletin in available at http://secondlife.com/corporate/bulletin.php

== Outline ==
[[Image:SecondLifeCarrot.png|right|thumb|150px|Second Life lets you create your own objects]]
Second Life was started in 2003 as a project by "Linden Research, Inc." doing business as "Linden Lab".
Second Life's primary attraction has always been the level of customization; from the ground under your feet to the clouds in the sky. This was quite literal since the game's developers intended for the user to be able to create the world to their desire, as is quoted in the Second Life overview on its site:

:''"Second Life is a virtual world - a 3D online persistent space totally created and evolved by its users. Within this vast and rapidly expanding place, you can do, create or become just about anything you can imagine. Built-in content creation tools let you make almost anything you can imagine, in real time and in collaboration with others."''

Second Life is considered by some to be a variant of the ''Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game'', or ''[[Wikipedia:MMORPG|MMORPG]]'' for short. The true answer to the question "is it such a game?" is "yes and no" - Second Life is technically not a [[role-playing|role-playing game]] by itself.
Also, unlike other role playing games, there is no goal to reach, no levels to gain, no enemies to defeat, therefore it isn't a game at all. It is more a MUSE: Multi User Simulated Environment.
Rather, it is a platform that allows games and worlds to be built within its framework. It is better classified as a richly graphical multiple user chat kingdom ([[MUCK]]) rather than an MMORPG. Some go so far as to just call it a [[Wikipedia:Metaverse|metaverse]], which isn't that far of a stretch. Membership requires a credit card or [[Wikipedia:Short message service|SMS]]-capable cellphone, both for security reasons and because each region has its own content rating, from PG to Mature (which can be very mature at times), though as of April 2007, both of these appeared to no longer be required.

Second Life has become one of the popular forms of online entertainment for members of the furry fandom; at last count there were over 500 furries registered as Second Life users, and the true number is probably several times that by now. This arose out of the fact that the avatars, humanoid objects representing the user, are very customizable and the game's disposition for allowing users to create anything has made the concept of a virtual "[[fursuit]]" possible. Many furries of Second Life don't like to be considered to be wearing fursuits. Instead, they pretend it is their real body. These consist of a variety body parts which are attached to the user's avatar. These parts include [[tail]]s, [[wing]]s, legs, and so on - some have even made complete sets that resemble mythical beasts such as [[dragon]]s, complete with scripted flame effects. Such avatar add-ons can be sold by their creators, who retain the ability to control distribution of their objects as part of their copyright, enforced by inbuilt copy restrictions. Some choose to give works away for free, for apparently [[Wikipedia:altruism|altruistic]] or promotional purposes.

The high interactivity is also a plus for online social networks - as a result, various [[furry]] communities began to pop up in the game and are now a sizable force in the virtual world. In the October 2005 issue of ''[[Wikipedia:Computer Games Magazine|Computer Games]]'', "Furries" (used as a proper noun) were noted as a major user-base in Second Life in an article about the use of MMOs for self-actualization.<ref>Liu, Johnny. "Waking Dreams." ''[[Wikipedia:Computer Games Magazine|Computer Games]]'', October 2005; pp. 58-59</ref>

Signing up for a new account no longer requires a credit card or an SMS-capable cell phone. Also, current members have the option of changing their billing information in the members area so their membership fees can be deducted through [[Wikipedia:PayPal|PayPal]].''

== Age policy ==
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As with most social environments on the Net, there is no way to tell inside the game how old someone really is. The game's Terms of Service state quite clearly you must be over the age of 18 to enter the "main grid" of Second Life. If anyone is found to be under 18 in the main grid, they will be banned from the game and all money and inventory will be forfeit. It is generally assumed that almost all players in the main grid are over the age of 18.

Second Life rates the individual sections of the game as Mature, or PG, with other possible ratings. These ratings help moderate the behavior of people that populate the various sections of the game, as they won't tolerate someone breaking the PG rating by performing a Mature-rated act in a PG-rated zone. The rating system is not in place to keep children out of areas in SL; it is there because many adults don't want to be exposed to [[:Image:SecondLifePenisVendor.jpg|adult material]] during their time in the game or to take a break from it for a time by visiting a PG sim. [[Luskwood]] is a prime example of a furry PG sim, safe from displays of naked [[hermaphrodite]]s with a huge [[phallus]] and even bigger [[breasts]] parading around as one might see in a mature furry sim like [[FurNation Worlds]] (technically they are not supposed to be visible from a casual flyover).

=== Teen Grid ===
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Late in 2005, Second Life created a separate version of its game designed with teens in mind, strictly separating those 18 years of age or greater from those 17 and under. Server-side tracking differentiates teen users from adult users, sending teens to the Teen Grid instead of the main grid. The Teen Grid has different rating policies than the main version; being made for teenagers, none of the regions are rated Mature and nothing may exceed the general PG13 to PG17 rating spans.

* '''Website:''' http://teen.secondlife.com/

== Environment and Economy ==

=== Costs and land ownership ===

Membership of Second Life falls into one of two categories: "Basic" and "Premium". Basic accounts are free to create and incur no monthly fee. If you wish to have more than one account however, secondary accounts ([[Alt|Alts]]) incur a one-off fee of US$9.95, which may be paid with a credit card, or a positive [[Wikipedia:PayPal|PayPal]] balance.

Basic accounts are subdivided into "verified" and "unverified". A verified account means that the user has submitted a credit card, PayPal account, or telephone number to verify their identity. However, users may create an account without any verification of their identity. This was a highly unpopular move that sparked protests<ref>PierceP, {{youtube|TfV1DrrY2r4|The Protest}}</ref>. In response to this, Linden Labs added the ability to prevent unverified users from entering a parcel of land, and introduced an option to the LSL function [http://secondlife.com/badgeo/wakka.php?wakka=llRequestAgentData llRequestAgentData()] to return an agent's payment status as one of:

* No Payment Info on File
* Payment Info on File
* No Payment Info on File AND Payment Info Used (Only Beta/Lifetime users fall under this status)
* Payment Info on File AND Payment Info Used

The fears of "open registration" were that it would lead to an influx of minors on the main grid - both opening Linden Labs to potential lawsuits and its users; and allow [[griefer]]s to quickly and freely create a new account as soon as one account is banned for their misdeeds.

Premium accounts come at a rate of US$9.95 each month, with discounts for paying quarterly or annually -- $22.50, and $72, respectively. The premium accounts come with the privilege of owning 512 square meters of land, known as 'First Land'. This is approximately 1/256 of 1 simulator, or "not much". They also come with a weekly stipend of L$300. The ability to acquire additional amounts of land bring an additional charge, called ''land tier''.

* US$195.00/month: 65,536 square meters - Entire Region
* US$125.00/month: 32,768 square meters - 1/2 Region
* US$75.00/month: 16,384 square meters - 1/4 Region
* US$40.00/month: 8,192 square meters - 1/8 Region
* US$25.00/month: 4,096 square meters - 1/16 Region
* US$15.00/month: 2,048 square meters - 1/32 Region
* US$8.00/month: 1,024 square meters - 1/64 Region
* US$5.00/month: 512 square meters - 1/128 Region

These are the official Linden rates - it is possible to find island owners (see below) who will sell or rent land for lower rates, usually with some restrictions as to its use. It is also possible to get low-cost rented accommodation with no specific land ownership, and to own land without a premium account through a "group" to which the land is deeded. Many users own no land or accommodation at all - it is not required for object ownership, although object creation can be another matter.

Land, once purchased, may be traded between users at market rates. Large contiguous plots of land (or even relatively small plots of land in a busy place) can often sell at a hefty premium. Linden's tier remains the same whatever the selling price.

=== Referrals ===

Each user who joins Second Life gets an unique referral link. Giving this link to people who have yet to sign up, and getting them to do so used to credit the user with a certain amount of Linden Dollars -- the in-world currency. Since late January 2006, only premium account signups will result in a bonus, of L$2500, staggered over a three month period, where you get L$500 on the spot, another L$500 after one month, another L$500 after two months, and the final L$1000 after three months, to prevent gaming of the premium account referral bonus.

=== Currency ===

Users can buy or sell their Linden Dollars (L$) from within the game using the Lindex money market run by Linden Research. There are also third-party exchange services.

Exchanges can be performed with any number of Linden Dollars. The Lindex calculator will give you an idea of what you'll be receiving as a result of your sale. The amount that you receive as a result of your sale gets placed into your account, where you may have it applied to anything you owe for your account if you are a premium user, or may have it sent to you via PayPal for a US$1 charge. For larger amounts, you may also have a check mailed to you for a fee - US$5 if you're inside the United States, or US$15 for locations outside of the United States.

There are some furs who extract do this with the earnings from their businesses (custom avatar creation, generic avatar vending, etc.), turning it into profit that allows them to do whatever they want to pay for, up to, and including starting their own islands. Historically-speaking, the L$ is a relatively volatile currency prone to bouts of inflation. It can therefore be a good idea to remove any significant sums from the game, unless they are to be spent quickly in-game.

=== Objects ===

Objects in Second Life are constructed from [[Wikipedia:geometric primitive|geometric primitives]] known as "prims" which are combined, manipulated and textured with images. A variation on this is the "flexiprim", which allows for more realistic movement of flexible objects like [[tail]]s and hair.

== Islands and other locations ==
[[island (Second Life)|Islands]] are user-owned simulators within Second Life. You can buy your own island but the price to play is pretty steep: $1675 for start up costs and a server (you don't own the server itself though and due to multiple CPU servers, you are effectively buying space on a single CPU for your island), as well as $295 a month maintenance fee. Islands, as opposed to the mainland, get a dedicated processor to run on. Mainland sims (regions) may have to share resources with up to 3 other neighboring regions. An additional benefit is that purchasing an island allows you to contact the Linden Concierge directly with questions, bypassing the standard technical support lines and forums.

Prior to the creation of islands, every simulator belonged to a large land mass. Regions of these simulators sometimes ended up dedicated to specific groups, including the furry fandom.

There are currently a number of furry-owned or themed islands and regions in Second Life:
[[Image:Luskwoodlobby.jpg|thumb|200px|The Lobby at Luskwood, the primary hangout for many furs]]
===[[Luskwood]]===
* Luskwood consists of two sims/regions, '''Lusk''' and '''Perry''', with some elements spilling into '''Clara'''; PG-rated, though not heavy on rules (for example, unlike most PG areas, weapons are allowed in Luskwood), Luskwood (started in mid-2003) is the oldest Furry-themed area in SL. Though not an island in practice (it resides on the SL mainland,) these regions are wholly owned by the Luskwood group, and can be considered its own furry-themed area.

*It is home to [[Luskwood Creatures]], the first furry avatar makers on SL. Luskwood builds many varieties of furry avatars, and is considered a sister-sim to, and administered by some of the same folks who run Taco.
:{{see also|Luskwood}}

===[[FurPleasure]]===
[[Image:Market_logo512.jpg|right|thumb|200px|The FP Sim logo, with the marketplace backdrop]]
* A mature friendly furry themed sim cluster including a popular club, shopping area and residential areas in '''FP Enigma''', Owned and run by a group of dedicated sim admins headed by [[Foxdie Ghia]] and [[Kit Keiko]]. The sim is dedicated to and run in the memory of [[AOD Enigma]], Providing a fun and stimulating place for all furs and nonfurs to relax and socialise
* Started as a small club in the highflyer sim, and then expanded into sprawler due to further need for space. The first sim was purchased shortly after was co-owned by Iyeyasu Muromachi (who now owns Asian Delight) and [[AOD Enigma]]. AoD Enigma passed away in 2006 at the age of 21, and the sims ownership was moved over to Foxdie Ghia who currently owns the sim.

===[[FurNation Worlds]]===
[[Image:FurNationWorldsLuxor.png|right|thumb|200px|The Luxor on FurNation Prime]]
* FurNation Worlds is a group of several simulators run by the crew at [[FurNation]].
* Each of their simulators seems to serve a particular purpose.
** FurNation Alpha is a residential area with a medieval theme.
** FurNation Vista is a sandbox with residential areas.
** FurNation Gamma is a sandbox with residential areas.
** FurNation Prime is the welcome area and general starting point for FurNation.
** FurNation Worlds Mall is a commercial simulator for people to sell items from rented vendor spots.
*** Prices range from L$50/week to L$1500/week depending on location, size, and type of spot rented.
** FurNAtion Phoenix is a residential simulator.
** FurNation Mythica is primarily a residential simulator.
*** The Club called The Ark recently relocated to the east side of this simulator.
** FurNation Dragon is a residential simulator.
** Purgatory is a themed simulator connected to FurNation.
** Drakeal Prime is a residential sim connected to FurNation.
** Drakeal Tui is a simulator connected to FurNation by extension of Drakeal Prime.
:{{see also|FurNation Worlds}}

===[[The Forest]]===
[[Image:SecondLifeForestDeluxeApartments.png|right|thumb|200px|Treehouse apartments in The Forest]]
* The Forest was the first furry-oriented island in Second Life.
* The Forest is under [[Anshe Chung]]'s ownership and is a part of the DreamLand continent developed by her.
:{{see also|The Forest}}

===[[Fur Valleys]]===
[[Image:FurValleys-27Jun07.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Map of the Fur Valleys island chain, June 2007]]
[[Image:CubConclaveClubResurgenceDancer.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Dancing [[babyfur]] in [[Cub Conclave]]]]
* The largest chain of furry-themed islands in Second Life to date, often known simply as '''The Valleys'''.
* The first island in this chain was founded in November 2005 by [[RedFox Costello]]. Since then, the island chain has grown, with the addition of many new islands. These include:
**'''Fox Valley''', a residential island, owned by Redfox Costello
**'''Wolf Valley and Jaguar Valley''', a residential island, owned by [[Mako Minogue]]
**'''Tiger Valley''', a residential island, owned by [[David von Foxkin|Foxkin Impfondo]]
**'''FlyinTails Airfield''', an aircraft-themed island, owned by [[Effsey Nelson]]
**'''Rabbit Valley''', a residential island, owned by Foxkin Impfondo
**'''Dragon Valley''', containing the Foxkin Rentals offices, owned by Foxkin Impfondo
**'''Ryu Valley''', a volcanic island, owned by Foxkin Impfondo
*** The [[Macro Room]], devoted to [[macro]] furries, is located here
**'''Istaria Prime''', owned by [[Crawler Woyseck]]
**'''[[Serenity Woods]]''', a recreation of the original '''The Forest''', originally run by the former The Forest guides, but now owned by Mako Minogue
**'''Critter Valley''', a residential island, owned by [[kodi Sachs]]
**'''Zeta Valley''', a [[zoophilia]]-themed island, owned by [[Wolphin Fluffball]]
**'''Neko Valley''', a residential island, owned by Foxkin Impfondo
**'''Otter Valley''', a residential island, owned by Foxkin Impfondo
**'''[[Cub Conclave]]''', a [[babyfur]]-themed island, owned by [[Raven Welesa]]
**'''[[Kit Estates]]''', a babyfur-themed residential island, owned by Raven Welesa
**'''Pony Island'''
**'''Lovecraft Forest''', an H.P. Lovecraft-themed island, owned by [[Kerwin Newall]] and [[MathueTaxion Theewles]]
**'''Furry Park''', a residential island, owned by [[Effsey Nelson]]
**'''Cheetah Valley''', a residential island, owned by Foxkin Impfondo
**'''Ferret Valley''', a residential island, owned by Foxkin Impfondo
**'''Meerkat Valley''', a commercial island, owned by Foxkin Impfondo
**'''Cougar Valley''', a mountainous residential island, owned by Foxkin Impfondo
**'''Lynx Valley''', a river-run residential island, owned by Foxkin Impfondo
**'''Mink Valley''', a paw-print shaped residential island, owned by Foxkin Impfondo
**'''Lemming Valley''', a residential island with steep cliffs, owned by Foxkin Impfondo, pays homage to the 1991 video game "Lemmings"

* The '''Fur Valleys''' also include many ocean regions (also known as voids), all owned by Foxkin Impfondo. Most are each rentable as an entire region, but all allow visitors and residents to sail around the greater part of the Valleys. These voids include:
**'''Dragons Void''', a rentable void, managed by [[djomnifusion Snickerdoodle]]
**'''Kitsune Sea''', a [[fox]]-shaped island, managed by [[Autumnfox|Autumnfox Vesperia]]
**'''Strianic Ocean''', a [[dragon]]-shaped island, managed by [[Stria Inbiri|Stria Teazle]]
**'''Onyx Ocean''', a rentable void, managed by [[Cera Watts]]
**'''BlueRay Sea''', a rentable void
**'''Geckos Void''', a rentable void
**'''Moonlight Sea''', a rentable void in the shape of a crescent moon
**'''Sydney Sea''', a rentable void
**'''Crocodile Rock''', a rentable void named after the song by Elton John
**'''Dolphin Deep''', a rentable void
**'''Drakes Void''', a rentable void
**'''Kitten Cove''', a rentable void
**'''Raccoon Lagoon''', a rentable void
**'''Salamander Sea''', a rentable void
**'''Yang Sea''', a rentable void in the shape of the yang half of the yin-yang symbol
**'''Yin Sea''', a rentable void in the shape of the yin half of the yin-yang symbol

:{{see also|Fur Valleys}}

===Rocket City FurMeet===
*The [[Rocket City FurMeet]] sim contains an exact replica of the hotel that the [[real life]] [[convention]] is held in.
*The sim is staffed and upkept by many of the real life staff members of RCFM, headed by [[Lacy Amberwolf]].
*At the end of each real life RCFM, the staff posts a banner that states Welcome Home! to returning con-goers.
*Numerous dances are hosted throughout the year.

===Hantu (sim)===
*The Herm HQ, Doogtopia, Herm Industrial, and other fur owned establishments are owned in the North, and Northwest sections of this SIM.
*The areas owned by furs have banded together to create a couple of roads on their land and work to keep a similar style along the ground level of their land. The roads are currently unnamed.
*Herm HQ is a location designed to attract herms and those interested in meeting [[hermaphrodite]]s.
*Pavi's Sandbox. The primary lot on which residents build items without interfering with the other land in Hantu.
*The Mostyn Corner Shopping and Boutique is owned by Paviamostyn Assia (AKA Pavia) and has shop buildings for rent in the northwestern corner of the SIM.
*Herm Industrial offers rentals of 16m x 16m buildings with 125 prims per location. Tenants are required to have the buildings fit the theme on the outside but skyboxes are built however the renter wishes.
*The Tool Shed. Deise Morgan owns and runs this shop that sells goggles, gasmasks, collars, and other assorted gadgets and avatars.
*Lunatic Visions is owned and run by Foxknight Graff. This is a store for the avatar attachments that she makes and sells.

===[[Dragon Spire]]===
*The Dragon Spire is a club catering towards dragons and avians but does not make any restrictions on species. The club is located in the NorthEast corner of of the Dunvegan simulator and is located just above cloud level.
*The club is known for its public sex and cuddle poseballs, volunteer DJs, and a side wing with rooms for those wanting to use a SexGen bed. A second wing with additional rooms is under construction.
*The club has restrictions on building and scripting for non-club members which effectively prevents the most abusive griefing, and one can only become a club member if invited by member of sufficient authority.

===[[Abbotts Aerodrome]]===
[[Image:Sl abbotts aerodrome cubey terra.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Abbotts Aerodrome]]
* Abbotts Aerodrome bills itself as "the most famous airport in Second Life". Occasionally referred to as '''Abbotts Furrodrome''', Abbotts is among the most fur-friendly airports in Second Life. The Aerodrome features free demo flights, a skydiving center, A.I. flights, and shops owned by some of the leading aircraft designers in Second Life. Founded by Apotheus Silverman and Cubey Terra in 2004, Abbotts Aerodrome is a center for aircraft development and skydiving.

[[Image:Alchera1.gif|thumb|200px|The town center of Alchera.]]
===[[Alchera]]===
* A Furry based roleplay island sim, it is based within the medieval era and holds a [[fantasy]]/Oriental theme. Opened to the public on January 20th, 2007, it is the first serious adult roleplay sim made expressly for furries and anthro players. Created as an open and friendly role play environment, it is open to all anthros of any race, mythology and preference.
Other then roleplay, it also offers quiet and relaxing oriental themed residential housing for $400L a week for 1024sq meters. Personal housing costs $150L for a room of a player’s choice plus 50 additional prims. [http://slurl.com/secondlife/Alchera/38/88/24/]

===[[Gay Yiffy Club]]===
* Gay Yiffy Club is a popular furry nightclub, partially due to the open and welcoming atmosphere for every species, gender or alignment (even though its name suggests to cater only to [[gay]] [[male]] furs). Originally built by [[Senjin Soothsayer]] and managed by [[Kiroja Fluffy]] and [[Darkfoxx Bunyip]]. It's not even an island SIM, yet it's traffic surpasses most islands. The club is commonly referred to by its abbreviation GYC and thanks it's popularity mostly to the very active staff containing dancers, DJs and Bartenders. The club features dance-floor, bar, darkroom, stage, pool, private rooms, lounge area and a separately located shopping area.
Unlike other clubs, public display of intimacy is not frowned upon, and even encouraged.
:{{see also|Gay Yiffy Club}}

===[[Rainbow Tiger]]===
* Originally a dance club owned by [[Spike Nico]] and an adjoining mall owned by [[Shadow Garden]] in the '''Cleary''' region, Rainbow Tiger has expanded onto a full island. Rainbow Tiger currently has: [[Club Rainbow Tiger]], a large dance club with live DJ's spinning tunes regularly as well as a large 3 story mall, swimming pool, events center, casino, and an exercise room. It is also the primary retail location for OrcaHorse, owned by [[Fore Odets]]. Rainbow Tiger has been awarded Developer's Incentive awards twice by Linden Lab since its creation. A second island named [[Rainbow Stallion]] was added at the end of March 2006, and is being developed as a residential area. Both sims are rated 'mature', and are open to all species.
:{{see also|Rainbow Tiger}}

===[[Tartarus Island]]===
* The new home of [[The Fur Dungeon]], a club that once existed on the mainland. Underwater dungeon areas and an array of domes (including, presently, a mall and movie dome) complement the club itself. Created by [[Musuko Massiel]].

===[[EuroFur]]===
* Furry themed sim especially made for french and european furries, maintained by kerunix Flan and [[ButtBadger]]. This sim includes a club, a mall, a residential building, a beach, some yiff skyboxes and several parcels for rent. Some elements are still under construction.

===[[Oinari]]===
* This furry themed island sim is the headquarters of [[Furry Japan]] owned by [[Fakefur Okonomi]], founder of Furry Japan. The island is divided among the officers of Furry Japan, who do a variety of experimental shops and houses. Japanese is naturally the primary language here, and visitors are recomended to bring a translator HUD or fluency

===[[The Wild (Second Life)|The Wild]]===
* Furry [[Wikipedia:Myst|Myst]] themed island owned by [[Shaun Wallaby]].

===[[Mythos Prometheus]]===
* Mature-rated furry-themed island sim run by [[Sabvriel Padar]], (liberum veto) [[Solus Candour]] and [[Msakaji Yoshiro]]. Mostly a residential island, with laid back rules, several houses nestled amid beautiful landscaping, and apartments for rent up in the sky. Also hosts a small shop for vendors, and [[The Hangar]] club. Residence in the sky apartments is one of the most affordable at 100L$ per week for 100 prims, which makes them popular and causes a waiting list to accumulate for the space. The residents of the skyboxes are among the more friendly 'neighbourhood' style cliques and as a new denizen of the sim you can expect sudden visits from the other residents.

===[[Coonspiracy]]===
* Southwest corner of Noonkkot sim, a hangout for raccoons, gators, swamp foxes, and the like.

===[[Meeting Island]]===
* Mature-rated furry-themed island sim run by [[Pounce Teasle]]. '''[[Raccoon Hill]]''', formerly '''[[Fae Valley]]''' from the '''Fur Valleys''' sim conglomerate, was added in May, 2006, but has since vacated. '''Meeting Island''' is best known for the furry [[escort]] establishment, [[The Seven Tails Brothel]].

===[[Lost Furest]]===
[[Image:lfcenterance.jpg|thumb|200px|Pawprint lake at Lost Furest, welcoming visitors.]]
*This island sim is "Mature" rated and correctly named Sables Dalliez >Lost Furest<.
*Visitors usually are thrown off by the sim's name, expecting trees and foliage yet finding an island full of sand. The name actually represents the act of being at rest or as we call it "Fur-Rest".
*Home to the [[Lost Creatures]] furry avatars, founded by two creators [[Cheetah Kitty]] and [[Daisuke Tokugawa]].
*Awarded Developer's Incentive awards three times by Linden Lab and has recently become a heavy traffic area, earning the islands name in the top 20 most popular places often.
:{{see also|Lost Furest}}

Collecting donations for Island upkeep fees is a popular activity on islands, furry or otherwise.

===[[Furry Plateau]]===
* A PG-rated Teen Grid location, currently in the private island "Furry Plateau"
* Founded and owned by [[Reggie Clifton]], [[Nicelus Borrelly]], and [[Phox Sillanpaa]], [[Furry Plateau]] is undoubtedly the most popular furry location in Teen Second Life, often appearing 1st or 2nd in the popular list.
* Furry Plateau now resides on their new private island simulator called "Furry Plateau" that is be purely Furry Plateau.

===[[TSL Fur Fest]]===
Teen Second Life (TSL) Fur Fest (TSLFF) is the Teen Grid's first [[furry]] and [[anthropomorphic]]s [[convention]]. TSLFF was founded by Ferret Surface ([[Ferret Vulpsi]]) and the first TSLFF was held in 2007 on August 17th, 18th, and 19th mainly in the sim of Unreal. The convention was mainly attended by members of the FP, FN (TSL), and Taimat communities however the con was a grid wide event and made history as the first furry convention (or convention of any kind for that matter) to be held on the Teen Grid.

== "Second Life Furry" logo ==
[[Image:Slfur.png|right|100px]]
In (early 2006?), a "furry admin" meeting for all furry and/or furry-friendly sims' administrators or owners was held to discuss several unifying strategies regarding the fandom population in world ([[Inferniel Solvang]] was the lead fur for this particular encounter.) Of the many proposals, one was the creation of a common, official symbol or logo for identifying purposes for sim or fur.

The final design, a SL logo inspired image, came to be thanks to the design of SL [[furry artist]], [[Yiffy Yaffle]]. The logo can be viewed on most of the older furry sims, with propagation to newer ones going at a slow, but steady rate.

== Video ==
[[Image:SecondLifeFundayPawPetShow.png|right|thumb|200px|Furs watching the Funday PawPet Show in Second Life]]
As of version 1.6.0, Second Life now hooks [[Wikipedia:Quicktime|Quicktime]], if it is installed on the user's system, to provide an interface that allows one to watch movies within the client itself. A '''very''' fast connection is suggested in this case, as you will be streaming world data ''and'' a video at the same time. If Quicktime is not installed, the user will be reminded that Quicktime is needed to watch video within the client when they enter a parcel with video.

A number of furs use the video feature to watch the [[Funday PawPet Show]] on their land.

Some users have taken advantage of this new feature to bring forward a new business: Movie Rentals. One may rent adult movies from a couple of the businesses in Second Life, for the express purpose of being able to watch pornography on their land for a couple of hours.

== Preview Grid ==
As Linden Lab draws closer to a potential release, be it a sub-version upgrade, or a full point-release jump, they release preview versions of the client, to allow all interested parties to test the new client and its features. This is extremely important to builders, scripters, and texturers, as knowing how the new software will handle their works is very important.

The Preview client is run on a separate grid from the current client, which means there are less people to interact with. Most of the people available test their wares, making sure they won't have to do a full rebuild or rescript for the next version, as well as reporting bugs.

== Technical advice ==

Due to the amount of data that is sent between the client (you) and the servers, Second Life requires a fast internet connection, at least 128kbps, though more (768kbps or better) is highly recommended, at least 512MB of RAM (preferably at least 1024), and a CPU faster than 800MHz, though the bare minimum will not be as pleasant an experience. Linden Lab suggests that you invest in hardware that will exceed the minimum specs. There are also specific graphics card requirements due to the game making use of a certain OpenGL standard. The system requirements for interested people is listed at the Second Life website partially, and more exact requirements can be found inside its technical support area.

Although it is not impossible to use a dial-up connection with Second Life, nearly every option of the game requires serious cutting back; close to the bare minimum. This makes the experience flatter and less pleasant, with lag so heavy that movement is difficult and awkward with occasional stop-frame style "clipping" animation. Walking forward one step, for example, might occasionally result in sliding forward more then a yard or two before being snapped back to your intended position in a rather sudden jerk, or scenery change. Sometimes, said movement could make you sink through the ground or pass through other objects (like a wall) before the snap-back occurs. Then you find you need another of the regular 24MB to 25[[Wikipedia:Megabyte|MB]] updates to play. There aren't many dial-up users on Second Life as a result. ISDN provides a usable experience, but only just. Mobile broadband solutions such as UMTS or HSDPA are usually good enough, however.

Second Life has been dealing with issues over ATI's video card drivers for quite a while. It has become practice on the forums to suggest to ATi users to pick up the [http://www.omegadrivers.net/ Omega Drivers], a set of user-modified drivers recognized by ATi (according to their author) as "''the best-modded drivers in the Internet''". These Omega Drivers enable features that Second Life can use which aren't easily enabled in the default drivers.

== Fan-sites ==

Linden Lab's policies regarding the use of trademarks on Second Life fansites are loose, provided the following stipulations are met.

* There is no attempt to pass off a fan site as Second Life or Linden Lab itself.

* The following legal text is present on all Second Life related pages: "Second Life® and Linden Lab® are registered trademarks of Linden Research, Inc. No infringement is intended." this must include the ® circles though can be any size the website creators see fit.

== References ==
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== See also ==

* [[Wikipedia:Second Life|Second Life]] on Wikipedia
* [[:Category:Second Lifers|Second Lifers on WikiFur]]
* [http://secondlife.com/movies/secondtake.wmv Second Life Promotional Video] -- This file is directly available on the Second Life Home page. The video is linked to an image titled "watch the video" that will alternate with the free trial promotional image link. There is also a [http://www.apple.com/games/trailers/secondlife/ Quicktime version] of the video.

== External links ==
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* [http://www.livejournal.com/community/secondlife_furs/ Second Life Furry Community] at [[LiveJournal]]
* ''[http://www.alphavilleherald.com/archives/000505.html The Second Life Herald: Miravoir Meets The Furries]'' — Article about furries on Second Life
* ''[http://secondlife.blogs.com/nwn/2005/04/furry_like_me.html New World Notes: Furry Like Me]'' — Another article about furries on Second Life
* ''[http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/06_18/b3982001.htm?chan=tc&chan=technology_technology+index+page_today's+top+stories My Virtual Life]'' — Business Week reporter examines Second Life in detail
* ''[http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/06_18/b3982009.htm Virtual Land, Real Money]'' — An interview with [[Anshe Chung]]
* {{youtube|1LlMZjCBJhE|Beatfox and his flexy foxy tail}} - an video example of flexiprims in furry avatars
* [http://jolie.silentshadows.net Jolie Grant: SL Furry Model] - a website with models created by [[Jolie]], a furry who made it into the human modeling world with her avatar
* ''[http://www.graphxpress.com/cgi-bin/wcotp.cgi?date=20060702 Second Life]'' - ''[[West Corner Of the Park (comic)|West Corner Of the Park]]'' strip about [[FurryMUCK]] players who spend time in both worlds
* ''[http://www.ninjaweasel.com/ Ninja Weasel Studios]'' - A popular furry avatar store located on the Tokachi City sim in Second Life (temporarily offline)
*[http://www.news.com/2300-1026_3-6204587-3.html?tag=ne.gall.pg Furries, pirates, drag queens at 'Second Life' ball], page 3 of coverage (credited to Caroline McCarthy) of 2007 Second Life Community Convention.

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[[Image:JakDaxterPrecursorLegacy.jpg|right|150px]]
The '''''Jak and Daxter''''' [[video game]] series is an [[Wikipedia:Adventure game|adventure]] [[Wikipedia:Platformer|platformer]] series designed by [[Wikipedia:Naughty Dog|Naughty Dog]]. The first game, ''Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy'' was originally released for the [[Wikipedia:Playstation 2|Playstation 2]] console in North America on December 3, 2001 and has since had three sequels, as well as a [[manga]]. It has grown into one of the three most popular platformer franchises for the Playstation 2, along with [[Ratchet & Clank]] and [[Sly Cooper]].

The protagonist in each game is a silent boy named Jak. He has pointed ears that resembles those of an [[Wikipedia:elf|elf]]. His smart aleck sidekick, Daxter, is an ottsel, a [[hybrid]] of [[otter]] and [[weasel]]. His character was originally the same species as Jak, but due to an accident, he was [[transform]]ed into his current form. Daxter's character was enough of a hit that he produced his own spinoff.

== See also ==

* [[Wikipedia:Jak and Daxter|Jak and Daxter series]] at Wikipedia.

[[Category:Video games]]

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== Grammar woes ==

I'm troubled by this sentence:
"If a moderator could identify a furry, they would ban him or her for a number of months."

It says "they" would ban the furry. Who exactly are they? Certainly not the moderator, because that's a singular noun. From the context of the paragraph, the two candidates are:
1. Something Awful goons
2. The majority of people on 4chan

The page is protected, so I can't make any changes; however, I recommend the replacement of the aforementioned sentence with something along these lines:

"Any furries identified by the moderators would be banned for a number of months." {{unsigned|Glasnost}}

:I beg to differ. The use of the word "they" in the above sentence is a long established convention of the English language [http://www.editorscanberra.org/they.htm], so the sentence in question is perfectly alright as is. Anyone with English as their first language knows perfectly well that "they" in this case refers to "a moderator". [[User:Salmanazar|Salmanazar]] 09:45, 9 August 2006 (UTC)

::Heh, okay. I'm satisfied. I still don't like it, but I guess that's just a stylistic hang-up. [[User:Glasnost|Glasnost]]

:Just a note. The page is not protected for registered users (though it perhaps requires a certain length of time being registered). --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]<sup>([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]])</sup> 14:36, 9 August 2006 (UTC)

== 4chan and Wikifur ==

Its kinda obvious why. Its because somoene periodicly brings it up and orders and invasion

== Desu ==

"Desu" is placed at the ending of sentences in Japanese...it doesn't really have a meaning in that sense, just a sort of "period" for a sentence [vs desu-yo, which adds emphasis (like a !), or desu-ne, which adds a questioning tone (like the Canadian 'eh' or ?)]. However, looking it up, it's also Engrish slang for "death", so maybe that's the meaning behind it. Dunno. [[User:SpazKitty|Spaz Kitty]] 02:32, 11 July 2006 (UTC)
:''A word commonly added to the end of sentences in Japan, means "it is/be/are/am" and so on; it's considered more formal than usual and is mainly used when talking to people you don't know or to a superior. Inspired by Suiseiseki from the anime Rozen Maiden, who says it extremely frequently as a kind of catchphrase; she is often simply called DESU because her name is difficult for some people to spell. DESU is often a spam reply when an unwitting newcomer asks for the definition; this was probably inspired by the Dan Kim webcomic where she is constantly repeats desu. It has recently waned in popularity after weeks of constant spamming of the forced meme. It is now banned on /b/. Used often as a spam word during /b/lockades on Habbo.'' See [http://www.wikiworld.com/wiki/index.php/4chan#D WikiWorld]. ~ Downspin

Its not banned. And its just a meme. Granted one of the more popular and hated memes. -Anonymous

== See also ==

I don't understand why the extensive See also is needed in various image board articles; doesn't the category they are in provide that information? -- [[User:Sine|Sine]] 15:36, 9 August 2006 (UTC)

:Hmm, what about a imageboard-template? It's just easier to navigate with the information directly in the article. --[[User:Conti|Conti]]|[[User talk:Conti|✉]] 15:58, 9 August 2006 (UTC)

::That doesn't really answer the question, though. Why clutter up the articles with a listing of every image board article when you can get the same thing clicking on the category link?----[[User:DuncanDaHusky|DuncanDaHusky]]<sup>([[User talk:DuncanDaHusky|talk]])</sup> 16:05, 9 August 2006 (UTC)

:::It's just a personal preference, I guess. A template could be quite small and wouldn't really clutter up articles that are as big as this one. But yeah, categories basically do the job, just not as nice/comfortable, IMHO. --[[User:Conti|Conti]]|[[User talk:Conti|✉]] 17:16, 9 August 2006 (UTC)

::::A couple things: A "See also"s related to an article are easier to see, read and click than clicking on a category, and, two, "Mature image boards" doesn't, read at first glance, as being [[2ch]] related. "'''Image board'''", for somebody new and not familiar with the terms visiting the Wikifur, may mean just that, an image board, not a '''2ch''' style board (unless the category were to read as "'''2ch image boards'''", then the "See also" would be redundant.) [[User:Spirou|Spirou]] 17:26, 9 August 2006 (UTC)

:::::I still don't follow why the see also is necessary; we don't see also, say, mailing lists that run on the same software. -- [[User:Sine|Sine]] 17:41, 9 August 2006 (UTC)

What about this? Doesn't take so much space, looks nicer, easy to use and modify as a template, easy navigation. --[[User:Conti|Conti]]|[[User talk:Conti|✉]] 17:44, 9 August 2006 (UTC)
{| align="center" class="toccolours" style="text-align: center;"
|- bgcolor="#ccccff"
! Image Boards
|-
|[[2ch]] | [[Fchan]] | [[WTFur]] | [[WTFux]] | [[ChanPlz]] | [[Onechan]] | [[F.A.P (Yiffstar)]] | [[Yiff Image Board]]
|}

:Okay, then I need to ask when do we add a "See also" to a related article?. (No being sarcastic or defensive, just trying to comply with the Wikifur formating standard, while trying to make it easier to access related information =] ) [[User:Spirou|Spirou]] 17:49, 9 August 2006 (UTC)

::Hmm, that's nice, clean, and easily readable [[User:Spirou|Spirou]] 17:50, 9 August 2006 (UTC)

:::How do we proceed? [[User:Spirou|Spirou]] 18:52, 9 August 2006 (UTC)

::::I'd like to know what those critical of the see also section think of the template-box. If there are no objections, I can create the template and replace the see also sections with it. --[[User:Conti|Conti]]|[[User talk:Conti|✉]] 18:56, 9 August 2006 (UTC)

::::Given that it's been less than four hours since the beginning of this conversation, I would recommend waiting a day or two and see if anyone has else has any input on the subject. Remember, it's a wiki, it's not brain surgery - we're not in any real hurry here :-) While I see why something like this may be nice I'm still not 100% on board with it, if only from a consistency standpoint. If we have a template like this for Image Boards, why not one for MUCKs? Or Conventions? Or any other category with (for example) ten or fewer entries? ----[[User:DuncanDaHusky|DuncanDaHusky]]<sup>([[User talk:DuncanDaHusky|talk]])</sup> 19:20, 9 August 2006 (UTC)

:::::I wouldn't mind these templates at all, actually. I'm somewhat of a template fanboy. ;-) Waiting a day or two to get more opinions seems like a good idea. --[[User:Conti|Conti]]|[[User talk:Conti|✉]] 19:43, 9 August 2006 (UTC)

:::::See my comment above. I don't understand why image boards need to be referncing each other to this extent (in a see also section or using a template) beyond being within the same category. -- [[User:Sine|Sine]] 21:36, 9 August 2006 (UTC)

::::::People often don't read category pages - they're more used by experienced wiki users. I think it would be good to start these sorts of templates in cases where there are several related articles. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]<sup>([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]])</sup> 02:39, 10 August 2006 (UTC)

So, are there still any strong objections to the creation of the template? If not, I'm going to create and add it to the articles soon. :) --[[User:Conti|Conti]]|[[User talk:Conti|✉]] 17:20, 13 August 2006 (UTC)

:I'll defer to the more experienced Wikifolks. Since they don't appear to object, perhaps my concerns are misplaced.----[[User:DuncanDaHusky|DuncanDaHusky]]<sup>([[User talk:DuncanDaHusky|talk]])</sup> 12:32, 14 August 2006 (UTC)

::It's really just a matter of personal preference. These templates are common practice on Wikipedia, and I think they're quite useful. But this is not Wikipedia of course, so if the editors of WikiFur think the templates are unnecessary, so be it. IMHO, these templates are really neat for readers that aren't that familiar with wikis and they don't really disrupt anything when they're kept small. --[[User:Conti|Conti]]|[[User talk:Conti|✉]] 15:07, 14 August 2006 (UTC)
:::Personally, I think they're great for users who don't visit the wiki often and would like to know more about related topics. In my opinion this is a wikipedia thing we should definitely imitate. :) -- [[User:JSharp|JaeSharp]] 15:36, 14 August 2006 (UTC)

:::: I like the template idea, too.
:::: Before getting too far into that, we might want to implement some policies or guidelines for the "look and feel" of templates. Maybe even have a template for the templates that can be copied when creating a new template. :-) --[[User:Dmuth|Douglas Muth]] 17:08, 14 August 2006 (UTC)

I've gone ahead and created the template and added it to the articles. Feel free to edit, tweak and/or revert me as you please. :) --[[User:Conti|Conti]]|[[User talk:Conti|✉]] 23:31, 15 August 2006 (UTC)

== Anon's Request ==
I believe that I talk for the entire Anonymous Collective when I say that WE DO NOT WANT A 4CHAN ARTICLE ON YOUR SICK PERVERTED FETISHIST WIKIPEDIA CLONE.

Delete this article at once.

:By definition, anonymous has no personal information, and so is not subject to our [[WikiFur:Personal information|personal information policy]]. Request deined. :-) --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]<sup>([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]])</sup> 06:55, 14 September 2006 (UTC)

== Tone ==
This portrays /b/ as far too accepting of furfags. Anyone who has spent any time on /b/ can see that the furries on that board are in fact, trolls, and few in number. The vast majority of /b/ is strongly opposed to furries, and goes to great lengths to make their lives miserable, including raids on furry havens. {{unsigned|68.158.4.243}}

:そですね？
:Seriously, though, I think that [[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]] would probably manage to come up with some point about all these raids being a minor <s>amusement</s> annoyance to be endured for all the great free publicity they generate. If we get a genuinely interested party to show up for each raid (and subsequent blocking of IP's), then I'd say we're doing fine. --[[User:DataBank|DataBank]] 21:57, 17 September 2006 (UTC)

::4chan has failed to be a persistent threat to the security of this website, despite multiple attempts. If we can manage it, I don't see why others can't. However, that wasn't what our anonymous visitor was suggesting. In fact, I ''don't'' think they are strongly opposed to furries. I think they are opposed to whatever suits their mood at that particular moment. Furries are just a favourite topic. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]<sup>([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]])</sup> 00:49, 18 September 2006 (UTC)

:Anonymous IP 68.158.4.243, your statement about whether furries are large or small in number on /b/ is the same sort of question of whether /b/ or the whole of 4chan for that matter have a large percentage of pedophiles. Or are most of them trolls pretending to be pedos? We know pedos exist on 4chan and there's pedo-interest, macros like pedobear, and sometimes people even sneak child porn in there, but how many really. On /b/, people talk like 4chan, and /b/ especially, is mostly pedophiles. [[User:Tretonin|Tretonin]] 04:37, 20 September 2006 (UTC)

== Caturday ==

Caturday is not a saturday version of furry friday. It is the mass posting of Cats. Not cat porn or furry cat art. LURK MOAR AND GTFO. [[User:DRRDRRDRR|DRRDRRDRR]] 17:12, 25 September 2006 (UTC)

:Truth, /b/ gets very pissed if you try doing furry in a caturday thread.

== You dickshit furry fuckheads need to correct this ==

Hi furries, this passage:
"On August 08, 2006, 4chan moderators started to strictly enforce its rarely enforced banning rules on posting illegal content (such as CP and JB imagery,) using /b/ to stage, or call for raids, invasions, or mass trolling of other internet communities, specially furry, and the posting of personal information."
...is incorrect. It should be amended to read:
"On August 08, 2006, 4chan moderators started to strictly enforce its rarely enforced banning rules on using /b/ to stage, or call for raids, invasions, or mass trolling of other internet communities, the posting of JB ('Jailbait') imagery, and the posting of personal information."

Two changes: #1) Removed parts that made it seem as though posting child pornography was previously one of the 'rarely enforced banning rules' - Posting child pornography has ALWAYS resulted in an immediate and permanent global ban from 4chan. It was not one of the rules that suddenly started being enforced on /b/day.
#2) Removed part that stated mods started enforcing rule banning people from "mass trolling of other internet communities, specially furry..." - I don't know where you got this 'especially furry' bit from, but there was no evidence that calls to invade furry sites have ever been treated differently from calls to invade other sites.

Yours etc,
--[[User:Anonymovs|Anonymovs]] 18:49, 2 January 2007 (UTC)

:Incorrect, but thanks for playing ^-^ [[User:Spirou|Spirou]] 06:57, 2 January 2007 (UTC)

::Care to elaborate? I won't revert your edits until I here your reasoning, as long as it comes in a timely manner. --[[User:Anonymovs|Anonymovs]] 18:49, 2 January 2007 (UTC)

:Statements updated, you were originally correct. Requests with terminology like 'dickshits' set off alarms and make twitchy furries cry, lie, and slap back. That's right, furries, slapping your tender mouth. --[[User:Downspin|'''DS''']]|[[User talk:Downspin|go]] 23:27, 2 January 2007 (UTC)

::Thanks Downspin - I will amend the [[7chan]] page which Spirou also reverted to reflect this too, as that page has a passage regarding /b/day as well. I understand the diction of the title of my request would set off alarm bells. --[[User:Anonymovs|Anonymovs]] 00:22, 3 January 2007 (UTC)

::"twitchy furries cry, lie, and slap back. That's right, furries, slapping your tender mouth" that's uncivil, too. [[User:Tretonin|Tretonin]] 02:55, 3 January 2007 (UTC)

== "References and you: PA for /b/tards." ==

Isn't saved reference fun?:

"Anonymous 08/23/06 23:34 Thread #440 (edit) (quote)
On 2006-08-23, <b>the moderators of /b/ had started to strictly enforce its previously neglected rules on posting illegal content (such as child pornography)</b>, plans of raiding other internet communities, and posting personal information. While only the former was met with an undefined ban on the poster of such content, <b>the new rules encompass all three catagories, resulting in bans on the original poster and on anyone posting in the thread, whether they supported the content or not</b>. This caused unrest in the /b/ community; while many lingered to express dissent, deeming the rules to be too harsh, others left to find other image boards at which they could post such content without punishment. This event also coincided with a server crash, which may have been attributed to restructuring to make these rules more easily enforced, a regular server overload, <b>an angered user performing a DDoS</b> crash of the server, or just general technical difficulties."

"File :1156361805.jpg-(69 KB, 730x431)
08/23/06(Wed)14:36:45 No.12082253 [Reply]
<b>Anyone who is dissapointed by the fact that you can now be banned for raiding, or posting CP or JB is not a true /b/-tard. The no raids rule has ALWAYS been there, just badly enforced</b>, and so little actual CP was posted that there might as well have been mods enforcing the rule. Because of the OMG RAIDS and <b>CP loving</b>, we have lost sight of what /b/ truly was: a bunch of people on the Internet making fun of themselves, the Internet, and real life via witty commentary and memes. Many /b/ users don't even know the First rule of the Internet: There are no women on the Internet. END OF STORY. There are traps, and there are camwhores, but there are no women on the Internets. Second, we have forotten our most treasured memes such as Longcat, Dio Brando, and Meximoot. Instead, we have shitty memes such as desu, which most /b/-tards don't even pronounce properly. We're so wrapped up in destroying the furfag threat and raiding websites that we've forgotten what it means to be a /b/-tard. Let's embrace the fact that this new rule enforcement will bring about the Second Golden Age of /b/. Memes will be posted and lol'd at. New memes will be created and will be lol'd at. I predict a slew of Legendary GETS the likes of which /b/ has never seen. Death to CP, JB, furries and raids. Long live Longcat, Cockmongler, and Happy Negro. Long live /b/.
214 posts and 40 image replies omitted. Click Reply to view."

A message from the Wikifur board of Education ^-^ [[User:Spirou|Spirou]] 10:33, 3 January 2007 (UTC)

:Well, that's lovely, but you have provided no information as to where these came from. Where is the first passage from? Being post #440 shows that it's definitely not from /b/, so I will ignore this passage for the time being.

:You claimed on your talk page that you are a long time /b/tard. Well, I am too. I know that Moot, a poster on ADTRW on SA started 4chan. I know about its various deaths, I've been present during most of the epic raids, I'm the one who discovered cthuljew's identity after the 4chon video. I was the one who posted 654321 GET. Notice how I haven't brought this up until you started mouthing off about being a /b/tard too, because all this doesn't actually matter. It doesn't matter who's a bigger /b/tard, this is not about whose epenis is bigger. This is about the article, and the precision with which it is written.

:On your talk page you posted:

::''4chan's 2006 /b/ exodus didn't happen just because. No, just enough idiots trying to push the envelope to the breaking point, making the mods life hell until they just let it go,... And the idiots kept pushing, and then the POOL finally CLOSED, and they whined because of their own retarded actions,... And those were posting CP, JB, calling for /i/, and posting personal info.''

:This may be true, however this is irrelevant - it reveals nothing about the enforcement of the rule against posting CP before /b/day. You further post that:

::''Oh, I grant you they tried (the Mods,) but after a while of giving up after being piled on, CP, JB, calling for /i/, and posting personal info became part of the norm of /b/, not the exception like you're trying to rewrite in, so, that's the why/reasons of the reverts Spirou 11:59, 3 January 2007 (UTC)''

:You are correct that JB, calling for invasions, and posting personal information became 'part of the norm' of /b/. However, and let me be clear about this, POSTING CP NEVER BECAME A NORM IN /b/. IT WAS NEVER TOLERATED. NO ONE EVER GOT AWAY WITH POSTING IT.

:As for the second passage you posted above, which I happen to know is from /b/ (but as you have not posted any context, other people reading it may be completely lost), anyone who takes seriously the accusation that /b/tards generally LOVE, like, enjoy, or accept CP in any capacity clearly hasn't spent very much time at /b/ at all (as you claim you have done). I obviously have no direct proof of this, but in any case, this is not what I'm trying to argue, merely an ancilliary note.

:More importantly, this second passage you have posted was probably not written by a mod or an admin of 4chan, but composed by an Anonymous poster and stickied as a good summary of what the mods intend the new rules to accomplish. Neither of us know whether it's actually written by a mod or not, and neither of us will ever know, so let's err on the side of caution and treat it as secondary evidence, an interpretation by a user. Thus the opening passage which you've bolded (without noting that the bold is your emphasis) isn't a trustworthy record of events leading up to /b/day.

:In conclusion, allow me to just summarise what I'm arguing here. Prior to /b/day, CP was being posted on /b/. The mods and admin actively enforced their rules against CP, permabanned people who posted it, and removed it as soon as they found it. AFTER /b/day, the same things applied, but anyone who replied to a CP thread was also banned. Thus, it is incorrect for this article to say that on /b/day the mods STARTED enforcing their rules relating to CP.

:Does wikifur have an arbitration system? If so, I will request arbitration if this debate remains mired for much longer. Thank you. --[[User:Anonymovs|Anonymovs]] 12:48, 3 January 2007 (UTC)

:PS: I've just noticed that the first sentence reads '4chan is a 2ch style art community' - I believe this should read '4chan is a 2chan style art community' as 2ch has no imageboards, it is only a discussion board. 4chan arose as a clone of 2chan.

== References ==

Basically 4chan has a lack of references. Its wikipedia article has great trouble with this. Types usable:
# 4chan's blog, which appears to only talk about the financial aspects and nothing to do with furries.
# News sources, which basically are able legal things and nothing to do with furries.
# Wikis that allow original research: ChanChan, Trendpedia, Wikichan. Basically people experienced or researched the information and put it up. Wikichan is usually down and I thought it had a mirror but I can't find it now and it may be down also. Wikichan original is etherchan.org. There's a different site wikichan.org with different content.
# LiveJournal postings. These would be good.
# Screenshots.
# Going there and researching yourself, asking questions and such.

[[User:Tretonin|Tretonin]] 23:13, 4 January 2007 (UTC)
:Agreed. Sourcing is going to be a major issue for image board articles. We should probably try to find first hand accounts on multiple unrelated livejournals or blogs. However, a statement from an admin of said board or someone in an official representational capacity might just possibly be acceptable. It would probably be in our best interest to leave any judgmental assertive statements any out of the article until some source can be found. -- [[User:JSharp|JaeSharp]] 23:55, 4 January 2007 (UTC)

:This is good. My little notes: the Wikichan at etherchan.org is the 'fake' wiki that tries to be funny and excessive, the Wikichan at wikichan.org is the wiki that tries to be correct, accurate, and responsible. This would be a good source. ED is another good source, but OMG *sigh* arg. Sceenshots are only good to capture one or two posts, they can be references when the administration makes a post regarding official behavior, but is no good to prove /b/ believes something or acts in a certain way, as the anonymous users are usually contradictory in each post. Going there and researching yourself - what if I live there already? Can I be a source? There's a policy of allowing administrators to be primary sources. --[[User:Downspin|'''DS''']]|[[User talk:Downspin|go]] 00:02, 5 January 2007 (UTC)
::We should probably ask administrators who are uninvolved with this wiki to minimize accusations of bias. Having a member of the admin team on hand that knows this wiki could be very handy though, as they could point us to either the founder or to other admins for a statement. -- [[User:JSharp|JaeSharp]] 00:13, 5 January 2007 (UTC)
::So etherchan.org is like ED and uncyclopedia? I thought it was just sloppily written. [[User:Tretonin|Tretonin]] 12:43, 5 January 2007 (UTC)

== All things related to anti-furisms ==

These pages are too serious and do not approach with neutral point of view. All of them need to be rewritten. --[[User:66.230.103.94|66.230.103.94]] 00:51, 20 January 2007 (UTC)

:Serious should be neutral point of view. Also, your IP comes from Anchorage, Alaska. That's a Miltopia IP hotspot. [[User:Deafleas|Deafleas]] 06:24, 20 January 2007 (UTC)
And that proves what? I'm Miltopia? If I wanted to screw up your page I would've done so already.
Serious with weasel words should never be part of a point of view. Imformation pages are meant to let the reader decide whether or not they want associate themselves with a person, place, or thing. They should not be forced into liking and not liking it through carefully planned biased opinions.--[[User:209.112.213.133|209.112.213.133]] 23:33, 21 January 2007 (UTC)
:It didn't prove it until you showed the attitude of the guy of nastiness combined with a feigned innocence. Then you mysteriously hopped IPs to one matching his database [http://www.trendpediawiki.com/User:Shifting_Souls on this site.] Miltopia, what ever you're trying to do it's for the worserment of wikifur, like the **** you pulled against us offsite. [[User:Deafleas|Deafleas]] 06:07, 22 January 2007 (UTC)

==statistics==
At the time of posting, the current article claims that "30% of users enjoy furry artwork, and 15% identify themselves as furries." Considering how much furries are hated by 4chan, I find this to be quite false. In short, where the hell did you get those statistics from? {{unsigned|89.243.231.214}}