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WikiFur:Colleagues

2026-04-01T11:45:26Z

DuncanDaHusky: /* Other colleagues */ Removing my name from the Colleagues list. I have not been affiliated with WikiFur for over a 15 years, but users are emailing me asking for help.

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=== Curators ===
* [[User:Equivamp|Equivamp]] ([[User talk:Equivamp|talk]])
* '''''[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]''''' ([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]], [[Special:EmailUser/GreenReaper|email]], [https://t.me/WikiNorn Telegram]) - ''technical lead''
* [[User:Mwalimu|Mwalimu]] ([[User talk:Mwalimu|talk]])
* [[User:Spirou|Spirou]] ([[User talk:Spirou|talk]]) - ''image media lead''
* [[User:EarthFurst|EarthFurst]] ([[User talk:EarthFurst|talk]]) (partial-hiatus)

=== Other colleagues ===
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* [[User:AlexanderGrey|Alexander Grey]] ([[User talk:AlexanderGrey|talk]])
* [[User:BlueOtter|BlueOtter]] ([[User talk:BlueOtter|talk]])
* [[User:CarlFox|Carl Fox]] ([[User talk:CarlFox|talk]], [[Special:EmailUser/CarlFox|email]])
* [[User:Dmuth|Giza]] ([[User talk:Dmuth|talk]], ''doug.muth AT gmail.com'', FurryMUCK: ''Giza'')
* [[User:Frizzy|Frizzy]] ([[User talk:Frizzy|talk]])
* [[User:Higgs Raccoon|Higgs Raccoon]] ([[User talk:Higgs Raccoon|talk]])
* [[User:JSharp|JSharp]] ([[User talk:JSharp|talk]]) [previously [[User:DeVandalizer|DeVandalizer]]]
* [[User:KendricksRedtail|Kendricks Redtail]] ([[User talk:KendricksRedtail|talk]], [[Special:EmailUser/KendricksRedtail|email]])
* [[User:Markus|Markus]] ([[User talk:Markus|talk]])
* [[User:MKerris|MKerris]] ([[User talk:MKerris|talk]])
* [[User:Nidonocu|Nidonocu]] ([[User talk:Nidonocu|talk]])
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* '''[[User:Rat|RainRat]]''' ([[User talk:Rat|talk]], Telegram: ''RainRattie'')
* [[User:RayneVanDunem|Rayne Van-Dunem]] ([[User talk:RayneVanDunem|talk]], ''raynenamibia AT gmail.com'', Yahoo: ''harryo15us'', [[Special:Emailuser/RayneVanDunem|email]])
* [[User:Sebkha|Sebkha]] ([[User talk:Sebkha|talk]])
* [[User:Siege|Siege]] ([[User talk:Siege|talk]])
* '''[[User:Sine|Sine]]''' ([[User talk:Sine|talk]])
* [[User:Spaz Kitty|Spaz Kitty]] ([[User talk:Spaz Kitty|talk]], [[Special:EmailUser/SpazKitty|email]])
* [[User:Unci|Unci]] ([[User talk:Unci|talk]], e-mail ''unci at unci.de'', ICQ: 11606873, occasionally on [[FurNet (IRC)|FurNet]], frequently on [[Furscape]] and [[FurryMUCK]])
* [[User:V. CA|V. CA]] ([[User talk:V. CA|talk]])
* [[User:Wesha|Wesha]] ([[User talk:Wesha|talk]])
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=== Conservators ===
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* [[User:FrostTheFox|FrostTheFox]] ([[User talk:FrostTheFox|talk]])
* [[User:Jack Phoenix|Jack Phoenix]] ([[User talk:Jack Phoenix|talk]])
* [[User:Ingreditur|Ingreditur]] ([[User talk:Ingreditur|talk]])
* [[User:MelSkunk|MelSkunk]] ([[User talk:MelSkunk|talk]])
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* [[User:Osfer|Osfer]] ([[User talk:Osfer|talk]])
* [[User:Simba B|Simba B]] ([[User talk:Simba B|talk]])
* [[User:Splarka|Splarka]] ([[User talk:Splarka|talk]])
* [[User:Verix|Verix]] ([[User talk:Verix|talk]])
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[[WikiFur]] is edited by a '''[[Wikipedia:Collegiality|collegial]]''' body of [[stats:EN/TablesWikiFurEN.htm#wikipedians|contributors]]. While anyone can contribute, [[Special:ListGroupRights|certain technical powers]] are restricted to prevent abuse.

These powers are exercised by '''[[Wikipedia:Curator|curators]]''', who lead article development, advise on [[WikiFur:Policies and guidelines|policy]] and implement [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Consensus|consensus]]-based community decisions.

== Colleagues and curators ==
'''''[[Special:ListUsers/sysop|Colleagues]]''''' are trusted users who can [[mediawikiwiki:Manual:Administrators|protect and delete articles]], [[Special:Block|block]] and [[Special:RenameUser|rename]] users, and make site-wide changes of the kind normally reserved to [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Administrators|administrators]].

Contributors become colleagues through sustained collaborative activity in accordance with WikiFur's shared purpose - editing articles, helping other users, and resolving policy questions. Once there is consensus to name them a colleague (as determined by a bureaucrat), they retain that status until they resign or are removed through consensus.

Colleagues willing and able to assist others are called ''curators''. No colleague is required to serve as a curator; if [[real life]] intervenes, they may step back, and resume duties later.

=== The curator's role ===

WikiFur uses the terms ''curator'' and ''colleague'' to emphasize editorial duties and [[Wikipedia:Consensus decision-making|consensus-based decisions]].

A curator's primary goal is to improve content and its presentation. Their secondary goal is to act as mentors and examples to other contributors.

Curators are not universal experts, nor is it their job to 'determine truth' in a [[WikiFur:Dispute resolution|content dispute]]. They may act as [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Mediation|mediators]], but are not required to.

== Other roles ==
*[[Special:ListUsers/bureaucrat|Some colleagues]] are also '''''[[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Bureaucrats|bureaucrats]]''''', who can [[Special:UserMerge|merge users]], [[Special:UserRights|grant or revoke user privileges]], and [[mediawikiwiki:Manual:RevisionDelete|hide revisions]].
*'''''[[Special:ListUsers/steward|Custodians]]''''' act as active colleagues and bureaucrats on language editions which lack them (cf. [[metawikipedia:Stewards|steward]]).
*'''''[[Special:ListUsers/conservator|Conservators]]''''' can block users, [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Rollback feature|rollback changes]], and delete files and pages, primarily to deal with incidents of [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Vandalism|vandalism]].
*Contributors who patrol [[Special:RecentChanges|recent changes]] may request rollback rights individually to revert clear vandalism. ([[Special:Listusers/rollback|rollback users]])

== When to talk to a curator ==
On a wiki, ''you'' are expected to [[WF:DR|work with others to make decisions]], collectively determining site policy. If in doubt, do what you think is right, leaving a descriptive edit summary and a note on the talk page. If nobody disagrees, all is well. If not, work with them to figure out a solution.

If you don't know how to do something, have a personal conflict which you can't resolve, or feel a page should be protected or deleted, contact a curator by leaving a message on their talk (discussion) page or sending them an email. Check [[Special:RecentChanges|recent changes]] to see who's around - failing that, [[User:GreenReaper|talk to GreenReaper]]. (You can also try [[WikiFur:IRC|WikiFur chat]], but please be patient.)

== Colleagues in other languages ==
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* [[:zh:Special:Listusers/sysop|Chinese]]: [[User:BGs|BGs]], [[:zh:User:Dbfox|dbfox]], [[User:OmegaCD|omegaCyberDragon]], [[User:NekoYasha|Kakurady]], [[:zh:User:狼王白牙|狼王白牙]] ([[User:Kiba|Kiba]])
* [[:cs:Special:Listusers/sysop|Czech]]: '''[[User:Lokosicek|Lokosicek]]''', '''[[User:Xkun|Xkun]]'''
* [[:da:Special:Listusers/sysop|Danish]]: [[:da:User:Tarangryph|Tarangryph]], [[User:Ziba|Ziba]]
* [[:nl:Special:Listusers/sysop|Dutch]]: [[:nl:User:Eprillios|eprillios]], [[User:Kashidom|Kashidom]], [[User:Pegla|Pegla]]
* [[:eo:Special:Listusers/sysop|Esperanto]]: [[User:KuboF|KuboF]]
* [[:et:Special:Listusers/sysop|Estonian]]: [[:et:User:Riverside|Riverside]], [[User:ValkaTR|ValkaTR]]
* [[:fi:Special:Listusers/sysop|Finnish]]: [[User:Kisu|Kisu]], '''[[User:Slvwolf|Slvwolf]]''', [[User:Wuffe|Wuffe]]
* [[:fr:Special:Listusers/sysop|French]]: [[User:Diti|Diti]], [[User:EarthFurst|EarthFur]], '''[[User:Rat|RainRat]]''', '''[[User:Timduru|Timduru]]'''
* [[:de:Special:Listusers/sysop|German]]: '''[[User:o'wolf|o'wolf]]''', '''[[User:Unci|Unci]]'''
* [[:hu:Special:Listusers/sysop|Hungarian]]: '''[[User:Desolate|Desolate]]''', [[:hu:User:KekPafrany|KekPafrany]], '''[[:hu:User:Neo21670|Neo21670]]'''
* [[:it:Special:Listusers/sysop|Italian]]: [[:it:User:Escofal|Escofal]], [[:it:User:Valery91Thunder|Valery91Thunder]], [[:it:User:Ylon|Ylon]]
* [[:ja:Special:Listusers/sysop|Japanese]]: [[:ja:User:Gowland|Gowland]], [[:ja:User:Muddyfox|Muddyfox]], [[:ja:User:Sonotairoiro|Sonotairoiro]]
* [[:ko:Special:Listusers/sysop|Korean]]: [[User:Authen|Authen]], [[:ko:User:Rante|Rante]], [[:ko:User:Targal|Targal]]
* [[:no:Special:Listusers/sysop|Norwegian]]: [[:no:User:Montainafox|Montainafox]], [[:no:User:Wolftale|Wolftale]]
* [[:pl:Special:Listusers/sysop|Polish]]: '''[[:pl:User:Kyubi|Cubey]]''', [[:pl:User:DarkV|DarkV]], [[User:Huskion|Huskion]], [[User:Padfoot|Padfoot]], '''[[:pl:User:Seti|Seti]]''', [[:pl:User:Sharpfang|Sharpfang]]
* [[:pt:Special:Listusers/sysop|Portuguese]]: '''[[User:Ekevu|Ekevu]]'''
* [[:ru:Special:Listusers/sysop|Russian]]: [[User:Cubbi|Cubbi]], '''[[User:EvilCat|EvilCat]]''', [[User:Hayao Yokogawa|Hayao Yokogawa]], [[:ru:Участник:LeFF|LeFF]], [[:ru:Участник:Leo Rex|Leo Rex]], [[:ru:Участник:NightFox|NightFox]], [[:ru:Участник:Shnatsel|Shnatsel]], [[:ru:Участник:SilverShine|SilverShine]], [[User:Wesha|Wesha]]
* [[:es:Special:Listusers/sysop|Spanish]]: '''[[:es:User:Argox|Argox]]''', '''[[User:Fibonacci|Fibonacci]]''', [[:es:User:Richard Wolf VI|Richard Wolf VI]]
* [[:sv:Special:Listusers/sysop|Swedish]]: '''[[User:Quotingmungo|quoting_mungo]]'''
* [[:tl:Special:Listusers/sysop|Tagalog]]: [[User:Shinobu PandaFox|Shinobu PandaFox]]
* [[:uk:Special:Listusers/sysop|Ukrainian]]: '''[[:uk:User:‎‎Редвіс Сай|‎‎Редвіс Сай]]'''

=== Retired ===
* Polish: '''[[:pl:User:Ryan|Ryan]]''' ([[User:Ulbrek|Ulbrek]], founder)
* Russian: '''[[User:OckhamTheFox|OckhamTheFox]]''' (founder)

== See also ==

* Wikipedia pages on [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Administrators|administrators]] and their [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Administrators' how-to guide|administrators' how-to guide]]
* [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:What adminship is not|What adminship is not]] on Wikipedia
* [[Special:Log|Logs of curator actions]] (as well as other activities)
* Meta pages on [[m:Help:Patrolled edit|patrolled edits]] and [[m:Help:Reverting#Rollback|rollback]]

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Furry Convention Leadership Roundtable

2020-08-23T20:36:29Z

DuncanDaHusky: Added event information for 2017 - 2020

{{Infobox convention
|name = Furry Convention Leadership Roundtable
|logo =
|subject = Running [[furry convention]]s
|location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[Wikipedia:Lincolnshire, Illinois|Lincolnshire]], [[Wikipedia:Illinois|Illinois]], [[Wikipedia:USA|USA]]}}
|url = http://fclr.info
|status = Ongoing
|first = 30 April - 2 May, 2010
|final =
|organizer = [[Takaza]] (through 2016) & [[Duncan da Husky]].<ref name="FCLRAbout">[http://fclr.info/who-are-you/ Who Are You?] - Furry Convention Leadership Roundtable. Retrieved 18 February 2016.</ref>
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The '''Furry Convention Leadership Roundtable''' ('''FCLR''') is an association of [[furry convention]]s. The group holds meetings in the tradition of [[wikipedia:SMOFcon|SMOFcon]] in the [[Wikipedia:Science fiction fandom|science fiction fandom]] to facilitate communication between its members, as well as maintaining a [[mailing list]], chat server, and website. Event organizations may submit up to three representatives for the mailing list and annual events, and must have a signed venue contract and 100 actual or planned attendees to join.<ref>[http://fclr.info/joining-fclr/ Joining FCLR]. Retrieved 18 February 2016.</ref>

FCLR's organizers claim it is "not the [[Wikipedia:Illuminati|Illuminati]]" but "a helpful bunch of furs that are here to help us keep the fandom the amazing place it was always meant to be".<ref name="FCLRFurSquared2016">[https://fursquared2016.sched.org/event/5tUx/fclr-meet-greet FCLR Meet & Greet] - FurSquared 2016, [[Wikipedia:Sched|Sched]]</ref> Conversely, some members ''have'' called it "the furry illuminati association";<ref>[https://twitter.com/pathhyena/status/547031852465127424 "Seriously at FCLR (the furry illuminati association) we spent 15 minutes talking about how to never send a GoH on @SpiritAirlines."] - [[Path Hyena]], Twitter (22 December 2014)</ref> others describe it as "like ''[[Wikipedia:Twelve Angry Men|Twelve Angry Men]]'', except a buncha damn furries deciding the fate of the [[con badge|badge]] prep process or the [[con suite]] sandwiches".<ref>[https://twitter.com/warbledog/status/452467220976009216 ".@pathhyena It's like Twelve Angry Men, except a buncha damn furries deciding the fate of the badge prep process or the con suite sandwiches"] - [[warbledog]], Twitter (5 April 2014)</ref>

The FCLR also maintains a [[Wikipedia:Slack (software)|Slack]] server, a chat service with sub-groups that include (but are not limited to) publications, hotels, art shows, dealers, IT, and registration.<ref>[https://twitter.com/DuncanDaHusky/status/825030122793291776 "Announcing the #FCLR Slack Team! Are you convention staff? Come join the discussion! Email duncan@wolfhusky.org to join. RTs appreciated!"] - Duncan da Husky, Twitter (27 January 2017)</ref> Membership is open to all furry convention staff and organizers.

==Background==
Following several years of discussion with the senior staff of various furry conventions, [[Takaza J. Wolf]] organized the first FCLR.<ref name="FCLRAbout" /> The intention was to create a relaxed atmosphere where various topics of convention running could be discussed in a [[Wikipedia:Round table (discussion)|round-table format]] (or as close as can be achieved with square tables<ref>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmuth/sets/72157626490172541/ Photos of FCLR 2011] by [[Giza]]</ref>). Topics of discussion would range widely, including convention marketing, hotel contract negotiation, events organization and the vagaries of [[Wikipedia:Incorporation (business)|incorporation]]. To prevent the discussion from being dominated by any one organization, the decision was made to have no more than three representatives from each convention (and their significant others), though it was up to each convention which staff members to invite.

The original intention was that, like SMOFcon, each year a different group or organization sponsors the event, and the location will rotate throughout the United States and Canada. Following FCLR 2010, the decision was made the attendees to adopt a two-year rotation schedule instead. Invitations to the event are sent to every furry convention in the United States and Canada with an attendance of more than 100.

One of the group's [[Wikipedia:Ground rules|ground rules]] is not to discuss event pricing,<ref>[https://twitter.com/pathhyena/status/452533609455308801 "@RedTheRabbit We have an explicitly agreement not to discuss pricing. That's was an interesting sober start! Ground rules!"] - [[Path Hyena]], Twitter (5 April 2014)</ref> although other financial topics feature prominently, along with staff/volunteer management, hotel relations, interactions with news and social media, [[pornography#Pornography and furry|mature content]], handling misbehaving attendees, and strategic and disaster planning.<ref name="FCLREvents">[http://fclr.info/fclr-events/ FCLR Events]. Retrieved 18 February 2016.</ref>

==Events==
FCLR meetings are held both at and separate from furry conventions, with representatives attending in person or via [[Wikipedia:Teleconference|teleconference]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/dmuth/status/224161165230612481 Reply to tweet regarding teleconferencing] - [[Giza]], Twitter (14 July 2012)</ref> On at least one occasion, hosting bids have been submitted and voted on by members.<ref>[https://twitter.com/DuncanDaHusky/status/450622780568903680 "@Taz_Cat1 Actually, bids were submitted and voted on by the membership. Vegas was the winning bid."] - Duncan da Husky, Twitter (31 March 2014)</ref> Events traditionally conclude with a discussion of convention horror stories.

===FCLR 2010===
The first FCLR was held at the [[wikipedia:Hampton Inn|Hampton Inn and Suites]] in [[wikipedia:Lincolnshire, Illinois|Lincolnshire]], [[wikipedia:Illinois|Illinois]] from April 30 - May 2, 2010. It was attended by representatives from [[Anthrocon]], [[IndyFurCon]], [[Furry Connection North]], [[Midwest FurFest]], [[RainFurrest]], and the [[Dorsai Irregulars]].

;Discussion topics
* Construction of Feedback Surveys
* Hotel Negotiations
* Working with the Media
* Membership Suspensions
* A/V Setups and How to Best Utilize Them
* Budgeting and Financial Management
* Age and Minor Issues
* Convention Marketing and Branding

===FCLR 2011===
The second FCLR took place at the same Hampton Inn and Suites as the prior year from April 29 - May 1, 2011. It was attended by representatives from Anthrocon, IndyFurCon, Midwest FurFest, [[Further Confusion]], [[Western Pennsylvania Furry Weekend]], and the Dorsai Irregulars.

;Discussion topics
* Anatomy of a Public Relations Issue
* Making the Media Work for You
* Where and How to Market Your Convention
* How to Get Staff and Retain Them
* Insurance: Do you have the correct type of insurance?
* [[Dealer's Room]] and [[Artists' Alley]]: A Dealer's Point of View (from [[Diana Stein]])
* Age and Minor Issues in the Fandom

Many side discussions arose on the topics of elevator management, techniques for badging minors, writing an effective [[Wikipedia:code of conduct|code of conduct]], and convention emergency procedures.

===FCLR 2012===
The third FCLR was held at the same Hampton Inn on July 13-15, 2012. It was attended by representatives of Anthrocon, the Dorsai Irregulars, [[FurDU]], Further Confusion, IndyFurCon, Midwest FurFest, [[MNFurs]] ([[Cat Days]]?),<ref>[https://twitter.com/dmuth/status/224153600853676032 "We have people here from AC, FC, MWFF, the Dorsai Irregulars, Indy FurCon, Furry Down Under, and MN Furs. #FCLR"] - [[Giza]], Twitter (14 July 2012)</ref> Rainfurrest, and [[Wikipedia:Anime Central|Anime Central]].

;Discussion topics
* How To Pick a Theme and Guests of Honor
* Identifying Leadership Qualities in Staff and Volunteers
* Dealing With Staff Problems
* On-Site Communications: Reaching Staff/Reaching Attendees
* Con Creep: Is The Six-Day Con Coming?
* Social Responsibility for Conventions
* Fandom Leadership and Mentoring

===FCLR 2013===
FCLR 2013 was once again held in Lincolnshire, Illinois,<ref name="FCLREvents" /> on the June 8-9, 2013.<ref>[https://twitter.com/warbledog/status/343382899359379456 "Welcome to #FCLR The hilarious furry con-staff bitchfest"] - [[warbledog]], Twitter (8 June 2013)</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/PerroMutt/status/343807185400242178 "Fantastic FCLR weekend. Always learn a ton from these. Always come out with a ton of pride in furry organizations. Good jorb! #FCLR"] - [[Perro]], Twitter (9 June 2013)</ref> It featured a one-suit [[fursuit parade]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/mAdius/status/342812984319553536 "this weekend will be host to the world's shortest fursuit parade #FCLR"] - [[Madius]], Twitter (7 June 2013)</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/PandezPanda/status/343588616678805504 "The #fclr fursuit parade featuring only @[[Duke|thatdancingdog]] ^.^"] - [[Pandez]] (9 June 2013)</ref> Participants included [[Gateway FurMeet]], Midwest FurFest, FurDU, [[Morphicon]], [[Elliott's Live Events]], Further Confusion, [[Furry Weekend Atlanta]], IndyFurCon and the Dorsai.<ref>[https://twitter.com/DuncanDaHusky/status/343401104014446593 "This year's participants at #FCLR include Gateway Furmeet, MFF, FurDU, Morphicon, Eliott's Live Events, FC, FWA, IFC, and the Dorsai."] - Duncan da Husky, Twitter (8 June 2013)</ref>

;Discussion topics
* The Best Way to Take Their Money: Billing Systems and Merchant Services
* Cost Management For Conventions
* The Care and Feeding of Hotels: Nurturing the Convention-Hotel Relationship
* Managing Volunteers and Staff
* Planning for the Worst: Disaster Plans and Communication
* Social Media and Conventions: What Works, What Doesn’t, and What’s Disastrous

===FCLR 2014===
FCLR 2014 was held April 4-6, 2014<ref>[https://twitter.com/DuncanDaHusky/status/453014609281032192 "And so ends #FCLR 2014. So many awesome folks here, very long days, and wonderful conversations. Thank you to everyone who participated!"] - Duncan da Husky, Twitter (7 April 2014)</ref> at the [[Wikipedia:Palms Casino Resort|Palms Casino Resort]]<ref>[https://twitter.com/DuncanDaHusky/status/452264806221766658 "Chilling in Social Bar at The Palms, waiting to meet & greet all of the #FCLR folks!"] - Duncan da Husky, Twitter (4 April 2014)</ref> in [[Wikipedia:Las Vegas|Las Vegas, Nevada]]<ref name="FCLREvents">[http://fclr.info/fclr-events/ FCLR Events]. Retrieved 18 February 2016.</ref> - the same location as [[Elliott's Spring Gathering]], but a month before. There were "17-18" in-person attendees, including representatives from Midwest FurFest, Further Confusion, [[Texas Furry Fiesta]], [[Biggest Little Fur Con]], [[FurSquared]] and [[Oklacon]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/pathhyena/status/452472462941224960 "@AlkaniServal It's that too, but 17 or 18 live. MFF, FC, TFF, BLFC, FurSquared, and Oklacon in person."] - Path Hyena, Twitter (5 April 2014)</ref>

===FCLR 2015===
A "Pre-Event Dinner and Meeting" was held prior to [[Elliott's Winter Carnival]] on January 30-31, 2015.<ref name="FCLREvents" />

===FCLR 2016===
FCLR 2016 was held September 23-25, 2016 at the Hyatt Place in Rosemont, Illinois. Event included:<ref>[https://twitter.com/DuncanDaHusky/status/779024090250305536 What kind of excitement can be had at #FCLR? It's basically "16 hours in a hotel conference room." Topics can be dry, but they're important.] - Duncan da Husky, Twitter (22 September 2016)</ref><ref>FCLR 2016 discussion topics: [https://twitter.com/DuncanDaHusky/status/779689931648098305 1], [https://twitter.com/DuncanDaHusky/status/779699787104780288 2], [https://twitter.com/DuncanDaHusky/status/779721090050371584 3], [https://twitter.com/DuncanDaHusky/status/779745164961079296 4], [https://twitter.com/DuncanDaHusky/status/779769908628295680 5], [https://twitter.com/DuncanDaHusky/status/779788513633931265 6], [https://twitter.com/DuncanDaHusky/status/779805923908788224 7], [https://twitter.com/DuncanDaHusky/status/779825175181135873 8], [https://twitter.com/DuncanDaHusky/status/779851197783998464 9], [https://twitter.com/DuncanDaHusky/status/780046964368945153 10], [https://twitter.com/DuncanDaHusky/status/780072335621525504 11], [https://twitter.com/DuncanDaHusky/status/780086157610668032 12], [https://twitter.com/DuncanDaHusky/status/780110044939464705 13], [https://twitter.com/DuncanDaHusky/status/779862867403157505 photos] - Duncan da Husky, Twitter (24-25 September 2016)</ref>

;Discussion topics
*[[Fursuit parade]]s: present & future - what makes them successful, whether they are becoming impractical, alternatives
*Finding new programming and programming formats - identifying up-and-coming performers, non-panel/experimental formats
*Public relations, or, how to create excitement and put out fires - appropriateness of responses, getting attendee critique, generating excitement, dealing with various forms of press
*[[Wikipedia:501(c)#501(c)(3)|501(c)3]] vs. [[Wikipedia:501(c)#501(c)(7)|501(c)7]] Corporations - Pros and Cons. - comon hurdles in 501(c)(3) status, organizational changes required to change, hidden costs of 501(c)(3) status
*Convention insurance - pitfalls and necessary coverage
*Corporate governance and structure - [[board of directors|boards of directors]], tax handling and preparation, rules, management
*How to find, keep, and release staff - ways to recruit; retention; when it's time to go
*Staying sane before, during, and after the con
*[[Ghosting]] - defining it and combating it - what works, what doesn't, public messaging
*Convention horror stories
*Making a positive impression - involvement in surrounding communities, good first impressions
*Convention budgeting - how to start a con from nothing
*Emergency planning - having, communicating, staff training and preparedness
*Internal marketing and communication tools
*Managing food and beverage commitments

A public meet-and-greet was hosted by Duncan and Takaza at [[FurSquared 2016]] on February 26, 2016.<ref name="FCLRFurSquared2016" />

===FCLR 2017===
FCLR 2017 was held September 22-24, 2017 at the at the DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld in Orlando, Florida. [[Path Hyena]] assisted in the organization and hosting of the event.
;Discussion topics
*Fursuits, Our Favorite Carpets: A year of menageries, Parade Logistics, New Panel Ideas
*Recruiting: Year round staff (highly involved), Onsite volunteers (Ad hoc), Incentives
*Public Relations: Media Handling, Community Outreach (business), Outreach (city)
*Asset Management: Storage solutions, Event Insurance, Accounting for assets, Inventory Tracking
*Con Books, Style, and Schedules: Style Guides, Handling Con Book Ads, Digital vs Print, Pocket Schedules, Online Schedules, In Con Schedules
*Budgeting: Budget Creation Process and Approval, Tracking, Purchasing, Expense Tracking

===FCLR 2018===
FCLR 2018 was held August 17-19, 2018 at the at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada. Once again, [[Path Hyena]] assisted in the organization and hosting of the event. In addition to the usual roundtable discussion, this year saw the introduction of two new discussion formats: Breakout sessions, where attendees split into two or three smaller groups to discuss various topics for an hour, then do a short presentation summarizing their conversation, and presentation followed by questions and answers. Where in previous years Friday evenings were informal meet-and-greets, because there was so much material to cover it was decided to officially start the event at noon on Friday.

;Discussion topics
*Public Relations: City Government, Law Enforcement, and Commercial Relationships
*Insurance is Scary / Protecting Legal IP
*Tax Status and Corporate Governance
*Managing Hotel Contracts and Relationships
*The Budget Process and Financial Asset Tracking
*Managing Staff Burnout, Workloads, and Rewards
*Project Management and Workflow for Conventions
*Convention Communications
*Vendors: Marketplace Operations and Convention Lines of Revenue

;Breakout Sessions
*Social Media Strategies / Provocative Group Handling / Innovative Scheduling/Programming
*Media Handling / Merchandising / Registration & Ghosting

;Presentations
*Getting Past Fine: Proactive Strategy Through Design Thinking (Bauson)
*Animal People Resources: Recruitment that Opens Pipelines and Protects Conventions (Path Hyena)

===FCLR 2019===
FCLR 2019 was held September 13-15, 2019 at the at the Delta Toronto Airport Hotel in Toronto, Ontario. [[Scani] assisted in the organization and hosting of the event.

;Discussions
*You Are Not Welcome Here: Problematic People and Groups / Membership Revocations
*What Do You Mean I Can’t Do It All Myself? Strategies for Promoting Delegation and Managing Burnout
*Con Communications and the Fandom
* Money Matters: Budgeting / Purchasing / Tracking Expenses
* The Transforming Landscape of the Fandom
* Building Community All Year ‘Round (with guest panelists Av Wuff from Kerfluffle and Dralen Dragonfox from Howl Toronto)

;Breakout Sessions
*Asset Management and Logistics / Rewarding Your Volunteers / Local Outreach and Awareness
* Canadian Conventions Unite! / US Corporate Issues: Insurance and Governance
* Registration Logistics / Innovative Programming / Best Practices for Handling Charities

;Presentations
* Hotel and Venue Sourcing (Eddie Chang, Andromeda Consulting)
* Hotel Negotiations / Contracts 101 (Eddie Chang, Andromeda Consulting)
* Presentation: Creating a Greener Convention ([[Uncle Kage]])

===FCLR 2020===
FCLR 2020 was held virtually August 8-9, 2020 via Zoom Webinar. [[Hino]] provided the technical support for the event. Due to logistical limitations there were no breakout sessions at this event.

;Discussions
*Making The Most of a Year Off
* Emergency Funds 101: What They Are, How To Set Them Up, And Use Them In A Pandemic
* Improving Knowledge Sharing And Promotion Processes
* Communications: Convention Chats, Community Chats, and More
* Ethical Dilemmas and Conflicts of Interest
* Online Events and Services
* DEI (Diversity Equity Inclusion): How It Relates To Convention Staff
* Estimating Attendance and Growth: Normal Times and Post-Pandemic

;Presentations
*The Importance of Lawyers, or "It's OK, I read it on Wikipedia" Is Not a Legal Defense ([[Brother Flounder]] and [[Synicsm]])
*Going Past ADA: How To Better Serve Our Disabled Community ([[Wolfletech]])
*Working with Venue Agents (Teresa Galegher, HelmsBriscoe)
* Equality in Convention Space - How To Make Your Event The Best Experience For EVERYONE (guest panelists)

==References==
<references />

==See also==
* [[FLEF]] - Brazilian equivalent, inspired by the FCLR

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[[Category:Chat networks]]
[[Category:Mailing lists]]
[[Category:Illinois]]
[[Category:2010 births]]

Midwest FurFest

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{{Infobox convention
|name = Midwest FurFest
|logo = [[File:MFF-2015-Banner.png|300px]]
|subject = [[Convention]]
|location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont]], [[Wikipedia:Illinois|Illinois]], [[Wikipedia:USA|USA]]}}
|url = http://www.furfest.org/
|status = Ongoing
|first = [[Midwest_FurFest_2000|November 17-19, 2000]]
|final =
|organizer = [[Midwest Furry Fandom|Midwest Furry Fandom, Inc.]]
|charity =
|resources = {{con resources}}
}}
{{Midwest FurFest}}
[[File:MFF-2015-Logo.png|right|thumb|200px|Midwest FurFest's 2015 Logo.]]
'''Midwest FurFest''' (commonly abbreviated as '''MFF''') is the [[List of conventions by attendance|world's largest]] [[furry]] [[convention]] with an attendance of 10,989 in 2018. It is held annually in [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]]. The convention has been running as a separate entity since 2000.

== History ==
[[File:Midwest FurFest Attendance (2000-2018) v2.png|right|thumb|200px|Visitor Statistics]]
Midwest FurFest got its start as the furry track for [[Duckon]], a Chicago-based [[science fiction]] convention. The furry track was started at Duckon 3 in 1994 and was headed up by [[Robert King]]. The track grew larger each year and it was estimated that by Duckon 8 (1999) between one-quarter and one-third of the attendees were there due to interest in the furry track.

The track ran into problems because it was running out of room to expand without costing other parts of Duckon programming space and time. It was decided that the best course of action was to spin off into a new convention.

Thus [[Midwest Furry Fandom, Inc.]] was created and Midwest FurFest was born, to take place in November 2000, on
the weekend before [[Wikipedia:Thanksgiving|Thanksgiving]]. The parting was amicable, and Duckon lent a good bit of expertise and manpower to help make the first year of Midwest FurFest a success.

Since then, the convention has grown from 473 attendees in 2000<ref>[[User:DuncanDaHusky/Midwest FurFest 2005 Registration Report|2005 Midwest FurFest Registration Report]]</ref> to 10,989 in 2018<ref>[https://twitter.com/FurFest/status/1076190725711245312 Tweet] on the Midwest FurFest [[Twitter]]. Dated/Retrieved December 21, 2018</ref>, making it the [[List of conventions by attendance|largest furry convention in the world]] surpassing the previous title holder Anthrocon in registered attendance in 2017. It has helped raise over $285,276 for various charities.

Midwest FurFest is a production of [[Midwest Furry Fandom, Inc.]], which holds ''[http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=78958777 Midwest Furfest]'' and ''[http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=78958792 furfest]'' as [[Wikipedia:Service mark|service marks]].

The official Twitter account of Midwest FurFest [https://twitter.com/midwestfurfest/status/668939519668781056 advises attendees to post on Twitter using the hashtag "#FurFest"], as many other conventions are abbreviated MFF, one of which takes place at around the same time. Previously, Midwest FurFest [http://forum.furfest.org/index.php/topic,393.0.html suggested using the "#MWFF" hashtag], for the same reason.

== Current event ==
Midwest FurFest has called the [http://ohare.hyatt.com/ Hyatt Regency O'Hare] in [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] home [[Midwest FurFest 2010|since 2010]]. Features of the convention include an [[Artist Alley]], [[Dealers Den]], [[art show]], [[charity auction]], [[dance]]s (including a [[dead dog dance]]), the [[Consuite|FurFest Lounge]] and [[Headless lounge|Fursuit Green Room]], [[fursuit games]] and a [[fursuit parade|parade]], [[opening ceremonies|opening]] and [[closing ceremonies]], a [[photoshoot]] and a [[variety show]].

==Information==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! # !! Dates of Convention !! Theme !! Venue !! Location !! Guests of Honor !! Chair !! Attendance !! Percentage change!! Parade count !! Charity Amount !! Notes
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2000|1]] || Nov 17-19, 2000 || || [[wikipedia:Sheraton Hotel|Sheraton Chicago Northwest]] || [[wikipedia:Arlington Heights, Illinois|Arlington Heights, Illinois]] || [[Robert Carspecken|Robert]] & [[Margaret Carspecken]], [[Rapid T. Rabbit]], [[Derrick Dasenbrock]] || [[Robert King]] || 473 || || || $3,522.00 [http://wolfpark.org/ Wolf Park], [http://www.votk.org/ Valley of the Kings] [[feline|big cat]] sanctuary, and [http://www.chicagohouse.org/ Chicago House] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2001|2]] || Nov 16-18, 2001 || || [[wikipedia:Sheraton Hotel|Sheraton Chicago Northwest]] || [[wikipedia:Arlington Heights, Illinois|Arlington Heights, Illinois]] || [[Mary Hanson-Roberts]], [[Jessica Willard]], [[Matt McCullar]] || [[Robert King]] || 511 || +8.0% || || $6,800.00 [http://www.animalsforawareness.org/ Animals for Awareness] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2002|3]] || Nov 22-24, 2002 || || [[wikipedia:Hyatt Regency|Hyatt Regency Woodfield]] || [[wikipedia:Schaumburg, Illinois|Schaumburg, Illinois]] || [[Ursula Husted]], [[Ysengrin Blackpaw]], [[D.C. Simpson]] || [[Aureth]] || 685 || +34.1% || || $6,088.00 [http://www.animalsforawareness.org/ Animals for Awareness] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2003|4]] || Nov 21-23, 2003 || || [[wikipedia:Hyatt Regency|Hyatt Regency Woodfield]] || [[wikipedia:Schaumburg, Illinois|Schaumburg, Illinois]] || [[Thomas K. Dye]], [[M.C.A. Hogarth]], [[DBruin]] || [[Aureth]]|| 800 || +16.8% || || $6,500.00 [http://www.animalsforawareness.org/ Animals for Awareness] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2004|5]] || Nov 19-21, 2004 || Around the World in 80 Days || [[wikipedia:Hyatt Regency|Hyatt Regency Woodfield]] || [[wikipedia:Schaumburg, Illinois|Schaumburg, Illinois]] || [[Ursula Vernon]], [[ScribbleFox]], [[David Gilbert]] || [[Takaza J. Wolf]] || 959 || +19.9% || || $7,000.00 [http://www.furryfriendsfoundation.com/ Furry Friends Foundation] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2005|6]] || Nov 18-20, 2005 || Whodunnit? It's a Mystery! || [[wikipedia:Hyatt Regency|Hyatt Regency Woodfield]] || [[wikipedia:Schaumburg, Illinois|Schaumburg, Illinois]] || [[Gene Breshears]], [[Kenket]], [[Tincrash]] || [[Takaza J. Wolf]] || 1066 || +11.2% || || $6,800.00 [http://www.eventbrite.com/o/wildlife-in-need-inc-6705112521 Wildlife in Need] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2006|7]] || Nov 17-19, 2006 || County Fair || [[wikipedia:Hyatt Regency|Hyatt Regency Woodfield]] || [[wikipedia:Schaumburg, Illinois|Schaumburg, Illinois]] || [[Kyoht]], [[WhiteyFawks]], [[Spunky (artist)|Spunky]] || [[Linnaeus]] || 1422 || +33.4% || 213 || $13,048.96 [http://www.safehavenwildlife.com/ Safe Haven Wildlife Refuge] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2007|8]] || Nov 16-18, 2007 || Critters on the High Seas || [[wikipedia:Hyatt Regency|Hyatt Regency Woodfield]] || [[wikipedia:Schaumburg, Illinois|Schaumburg, Illinois]] || [[Chilly]], [[Jill0r]], [[Will Sanborn]] || [[Linnaeus]] || 1690 || +18.8% || 286 || $15,193.00 [http://www.flintcreekwildlife.org/ Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2008|9]] || Nov 21-23, 2008 || North to Alaska || [http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1724 Westin Chicago North Shore] || [[Wikipedia:Wheeling, Illinois|Wheeling, Illinois]] || [[Lucky the Evil Dog]], [[Darc]], [[Gyrfalcon]], [[Foxfeather]] || [[Duncan da Husky]] || 1992 || +17.9% || 358 || $15,000.00 [http://www.rainbowaat.org/ Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2009|10]] || Nov 20-22, 2009 || 10 Years of Midwest FurFest || [http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1724 Westin Chicago North Shore] || [[Wikipedia:Wheeling, Illinois|Wheeling, Illinois]] || All previous Guests of Honor were invited back for the convention's 10th Anniversary. || [[Duncan da Husky]] || 2040 || +2.4% || 357 || $12,799.00 [http://www.kareforwildlife.org/ Kane Area Rehabilitation and Education for Wildlife] || 10th Anniversary
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2010|11]] || Nov 19-21, 2010 || Chicago Blues || [https://ohare.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html Hyatt Regency O'Hare] || [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] || [[Vantid]], [[The Blue Hyena]], [[Kipper|Kipper Otter]] || [[Takaza J. Wolf]] || 2285 || +12.0% || 413 || $11,300.00 [http://www.castawaypetrescue.com/ Castaway Pet Rescue] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2011|12]] || Nov 18-20, 2011 || Route 66 || [https://ohare.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html Hyatt Regency O'Hare] || [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] || [[Rick Griffin]], [[Thornwolf]] || [[Takaza J. Wolf]] || 2600 || +13.8% || 574 || $19,574.79 [http://www.aear.org/ Animal Education and Rescue] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2012|13]] || Nov 16-18, 2012 || IT CAME FROM TV! || [https://ohare.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html Hyatt Regency O'Hare] || [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] || [[FirestormSix]], [[Miss Monster]], [[Nambroth]] || [[Perro]] || 3216 || +23.7% || 743 || $40,500.00 [http://www.felinesinc.org/ Felines & Canines] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2013|14]] || Nov 22-24, 2013 || The Pirates of Lake Michigan || [https://ohare.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html Hyatt Regency O'Hare] || [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] || [[Chibi-Marrow]], [[Silver Huskywolf]], [[Sonderjen]] || [[Perro]] || 3904 || +21.4% || 972 || $28,000.00 [http://www.onetail.org/ One Tail at a Time] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2014|15]] || Dec 5-7, 2014 || Holidays in the City (originally announced as "Bright Lights Big City") || [https://ohare.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html Hyatt Regency O'Hare] || [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] || [[Lacy]], [[CloudPouncer]], [[D. Walker (Novadog)|D. Walker]], [[Sabretoothed Ermine]] || [[Perro]] || 4571 || +17.1% || 1132 || $31,445.93 [http://www.crittercamp.org/ Critter Camp Exotic Pet Sanctuary] || Chemical incident
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2015|16]] || Dec 4-6, 2015 || || [https://ohare.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html Hyatt Regency O'Hare] || [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] || [[Ifus]], [[Mahrkale]], [[Yonoa]] || [[Woody]] || 5606 || +22.6% || 1378 || $62,020.71 [http://Saveavet.org/ Save-A-Vet] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2016|17]] || Dec 1-4, 2016 || || [https://ohare.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html Hyatt Regency O'Hare] || [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] || [[Balaa]], [[Bagheera (person)|Bagheera]], [[Betsy Beaver]], [[DrakonicKnight]] || [[Woody]] || 7075 || +26.2% || No Parade || $78,482.05 [http://www.felinesinc.org/ Felines & Canines] || First 4-day long MFF
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2017|18]] || Nov 30-Dec 3, 2017 || Grimm's Fairy Tales || [https://ohare.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html Hyatt Regency O'Hare] || [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] || [[Latin Vixen]], [[Remy Wolf]], [http://www.escapedesignfx.com/ Russ Adams] || [[Kodi]] || 8771 || +24.0% || No Parade || $85,000 [http://www.aliverescue.org/community-outreach/crisp/ C.R.I.S.P.] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2018|19]] || Nov 29-Dec 2, 2018 || Fly The Furry Skies || [https://ohare.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html Hyatt Regency O'Hare] || [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] || [[JD Werewolf]], [[Kyell Gold]], [[Vivzie Pop]] || [[Rama]] || 10989 || +25.3% || No Parade || $92,794 [https://www.sitstayread.org Sit Stay Read] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2019|20]] || Dec 5-8, 2019 || 20 Years of Midwest FurFest || [https://www.rosemont.com/desconvention/ Donald E. Stephens Convention Center] || [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] || [[Artkour]], [[Brushwolf Creature Studio]], [[Mary E. Lowd]] || [[Rama]] || Approx. 11,000 || - || No Parade || $110,000 [http://www.felinesinc.org/ Felines & Canines]; matched by anonymous donor for a total of $220,000 || Latest Convention
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2020|21]] || Dec 3-6, 2020 || Intergalactic || [https://www.rosemont.com/desconvention/ Donald E. Stephens Convention Center] || [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] || [[Kory Bing]], [[Stuffed Panda Studios]], [[Lynette Eklund]] || [[DataHawk]] || || || || || Next Convention
|}

== Statistics ==

{| class="wikitable" style="display:inline-block; margin: 1 25px;"
|+Midwest FurFest Attendance and Charity
|Year
|Fursuiters*
|Attendees
|Charity
|-
|2019
|
|Approx. 11,000
|$110,000 (matched by anonymous donor for a total of $220,000)
|-
|2018
|
|10,989
|$92,794
|-
|2017
|
|8,771
|$85,000
|-
|2016
|
|7,075
|$78,482
|-
|2015
|1,378
|5,606
|$62,021
|-
|2014
|1,132
|4,571
|$31,446
|-
|2013
|972
|3,904
|$28,000
|-
|2012
|743
|3,216
|$40,500
|-
|2011
|574
|2,600
|$19,575
|-
|2010
|413
|2,285
|$11,300
|-
|2009
|357
|2,040
|$12,799
|-
|2008
|358
|1,992
|$15,000
|-
|2007
|286
|1,690
|$15,193
|-
|2006
|213
|1,422
|$13,049
|-
|2005
|
|1,066
|$6,800
|-
|2004
|
|959
|$7,000
|-
|2003
|
|800
|$6,500
|-
|2002
|
|685
|$6,088
|-
|2001
|
|511
|$6,800
|-
|2000
|
|473
|$3,522
|-
| colspan="4" rowspan="1" |* Fursuiter numbers are as counted in the parade or group photo
|}
[[File:MWFF-Attendance-Graph.jpeg|600px|Attendance]]
|[[File:MWFF-Charity-Graph.jpeg|600px|Charity]]

==Guests of honor==
Each year, Midwest FurFest selects talent from within the community, with a focus on people who have not yet been recognized.

==Charities==
Each year, Midwest FurFest selects a local animal-related charity to focus on. The total amount raised is $449,073.81.

==Convention chairs==
Each year, the of [[Board of Directors]] for [[Midwest Furry Fandom, Inc.]] selects a [[Convention chair]] to oversee the following year's event.

==References==
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{{unref}}

== External links ==
{{WikiFurNews|Midwest FurFest announces 2007 theme, Guests of Honor}}
{{WikiFurNews|MFF board plans more rooms for 2007}}
* [http://www.furfest.org/ Midwest FurFest] official site
* [http://www.midwestfurryfandom.org/ Midwest Furry Fandom, Incorporated] official site
* [http://www.facebook.com/furfest Midwest FurFest] on [[Facebook]]
* [https://www.instagram.com/furfest/ Midwest FurFest] on [[Wikipedia:Instagram|Instagram]]
* [https://twitter.com/midwestfurfest Midwest FurFest] on [[Twitter]]
* {{con resources}}

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|logo = [[File:MFF-2015-Banner.png|300px]]
|subject = [[Convention]]
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{{Midwest FurFest}}
[[File:MFF-2015-Logo.png|right|thumb|200px|Midwest FurFest's 2015 Logo.]]
'''Midwest FurFest''' (commonly abbreviated as '''MFF''') is the [[List of conventions by attendance|world's largest]] [[furry]] [[convention]] with an attendance of 10,989 in 2018. It is held annually in [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]]. The convention has been running as a separate entity since 2000.

== History ==
[[File:Midwest FurFest Attendance (2000-2018) v2.png|right|thumb|200px|Visitor Statistics]]
Midwest FurFest got its start as the furry track for [[Duckon]], a Chicago-based [[science fiction]] convention. The furry track was started at Duckon 3 in 1994 and was headed up by [[Robert King]]. The track grew larger each year and it was estimated that by Duckon 8 (1999) between one-quarter and one-third of the attendees were there due to interest in the furry track.

The track ran into problems because it was running out of room to expand without costing other parts of Duckon programming space and time. It was decided that the best course of action was to spin off into a new convention.

Thus [[Midwest Furry Fandom, Inc.]] was created and Midwest FurFest was born, to take place in November 2000, on
the weekend before [[Wikipedia:Thanksgiving|Thanksgiving]]. The parting was amicable, and Duckon lent a good bit of expertise and manpower to help make the first year of Midwest FurFest a success.

Since then, the convention has grown from 473 attendees in 2000<ref>[[User:DuncanDaHusky/Midwest FurFest 2005 Registration Report|2005 Midwest FurFest Registration Report]]</ref> to 10,989 in 2018<ref>[https://twitter.com/FurFest/status/1076190725711245312 Tweet] on the Midwest FurFest [[Twitter]]. Dated/Retrieved December 21, 2018</ref>, making it the [[List of conventions by attendance|largest furry convention in the world]] surpassing the previous title holder Anthrocon in registered attendance in 2017. It has helped raise over $285,276 for various charities.

Midwest FurFest is a production of [[Midwest Furry Fandom, Inc.]], which holds ''[http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=78958777 Midwest Furfest]'' and ''[http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=78958792 furfest]'' as [[Wikipedia:Service mark|service marks]].

The official Twitter account of Midwest FurFest [https://twitter.com/midwestfurfest/status/668939519668781056 advises attendees to post on Twitter using the hashtag "#FurFest"], as many other conventions are abbreviated MFF, one of which takes place at around the same time. Previously, Midwest FurFest [http://forum.furfest.org/index.php/topic,393.0.html suggested using the "#MWFF" hashtag], for the same reason.

== Current event ==
Midwest FurFest has called the [http://ohare.hyatt.com/ Hyatt Regency O'Hare] in [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] home [[Midwest FurFest 2010|since 2010]]. Features of the convention include an [[Artist Alley]], [[Dealers Den]], [[art show]], [[charity auction]], [[dance]]s (including a [[dead dog dance]]), the [[Consuite|FurFest Lounge]] and [[Headless lounge|Fursuit Green Room]], [[fursuit games]] and a [[fursuit parade|parade]], [[opening ceremonies|opening]] and [[closing ceremonies]], a [[photoshoot]] and a [[variety show]].

==Information==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! # !! Dates of Convention !! Theme !! Venue !! Location !! Guests of Honor !! Chair !! Attendance !! Percentage change!! Parade count !! Charity Amount !! Notes
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2000|1]] || Nov 17-19, 2000 || || [[wikipedia:Sheraton Hotel|Sheraton Chicago Northwest]] || [[wikipedia:Arlington Heights, Illinois|Arlington Heights, Illinois]] || [[Robert Carspecken|Robert]] & [[Margaret Carspecken]], [[Rapid T. Rabbit]], [[Derrick Dasenbrock]] || [[Robert King]] || 473 || || || $3,522.00 [http://wolfpark.org/ Wolf Park], [http://www.votk.org/ Valley of the Kings] [[feline|big cat]] sanctuary, and [http://www.chicagohouse.org/ Chicago House] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2001|2]] || Nov 16-18, 2001 || || [[wikipedia:Sheraton Hotel|Sheraton Chicago Northwest]] || [[wikipedia:Arlington Heights, Illinois|Arlington Heights, Illinois]] || [[Mary Hanson-Roberts]], [[Jessica Willard]], [[Matt McCullar]] || [[Robert King]] || 511 || +8.0% || || $6,800.00 [http://www.animalsforawareness.org/ Animals for Awareness] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2002|3]] || Nov 22-24, 2002 || || [[wikipedia:Hyatt Regency|Hyatt Regency Woodfield]] || [[wikipedia:Schaumburg, Illinois|Schaumburg, Illinois]] || [[Ursula Husted]], [[Ysengrin Blackpaw]], [[D.C. Simpson]] || [[Aureth]] || 685 || +34.1% || || $6,088.00 [http://www.animalsforawareness.org/ Animals for Awareness] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2003|4]] || Nov 21-23, 2003 || || [[wikipedia:Hyatt Regency|Hyatt Regency Woodfield]] || [[wikipedia:Schaumburg, Illinois|Schaumburg, Illinois]] || [[Thomas K. Dye]], [[M.C.A. Hogarth]], [[DBruin]] || [[Aureth]]|| 800 || +16.8% || || $6,500.00 [http://www.animalsforawareness.org/ Animals for Awareness] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2004|5]] || Nov 19-21, 2004 || Around the World in 80 Days || [[wikipedia:Hyatt Regency|Hyatt Regency Woodfield]] || [[wikipedia:Schaumburg, Illinois|Schaumburg, Illinois]] || [[Ursula Vernon]], [[ScribbleFox]], [[David Gilbert]] || [[Takaza J. Wolf]] || 959 || +19.9% || || $7,000.00 [http://www.furryfriendsfoundation.com/ Furry Friends Foundation] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2005|6]] || Nov 18-20, 2005 || Whodunnit? It's a Mystery! || [[wikipedia:Hyatt Regency|Hyatt Regency Woodfield]] || [[wikipedia:Schaumburg, Illinois|Schaumburg, Illinois]] || [[Gene Breshears]], [[Kenket]], [[Tincrash]] || [[Takaza J. Wolf]] || 1066 || +11.2% || || $6,800.00 [http://www.eventbrite.com/o/wildlife-in-need-inc-6705112521 Wildlife in Need] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2006|7]] || Nov 17-19, 2006 || County Fair || [[wikipedia:Hyatt Regency|Hyatt Regency Woodfield]] || [[wikipedia:Schaumburg, Illinois|Schaumburg, Illinois]] || [[Kyoht]], [[WhiteyFawks]], [[Spunky (artist)|Spunky]] || [[Linnaeus]] || 1422 || +33.4% || 213 || $13,048.96 [http://www.safehavenwildlife.com/ Safe Haven Wildlife Refuge] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2007|8]] || Nov 16-18, 2007 || Critters on the High Seas || [[wikipedia:Hyatt Regency|Hyatt Regency Woodfield]] || [[wikipedia:Schaumburg, Illinois|Schaumburg, Illinois]] || [[Chilly]], [[Jill0r]], [[Will Sanborn]] || [[Linnaeus]] || 1690 || +18.8% || 286 || $15,193.00 [http://www.flintcreekwildlife.org/ Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2008|9]] || Nov 21-23, 2008 || North to Alaska || [http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1724 Westin Chicago North Shore] || [[Wikipedia:Wheeling, Illinois|Wheeling, Illinois]] || [[Lucky the Evil Dog]], [[Darc]], [[Gyrfalcon]], [[Foxfeather]] || [[Duncan da Husky]] || 1992 || +17.9% || 358 || $15,000.00 [http://www.rainbowaat.org/ Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy] ||
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| [[Midwest FurFest 2009|10]] || Nov 20-22, 2009 || 10 Years of Midwest FurFest || [http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1724 Westin Chicago North Shore] || [[Wikipedia:Wheeling, Illinois|Wheeling, Illinois]] || All previous Guests of Honor were invited back for the convention's 10th Anniversary. || [[Duncan da Husky]] || 2040 || +2.4% || 357 || $12,799.00 [http://www.kareforwildlife.org/ Kane Area Rehabilitation and Education for Wildlife] || 10th Anniversary
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2010|11]] || Nov 19-21, 2010 || Chicago Blues || [https://ohare.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html Hyatt Regency O'Hare] || [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] || [[Vantid]], [[The Blue Hyena]], [[Kipper|Kipper Otter]] || [[Takaza J. Wolf]] || 2285 || +12.0% || 413 || $11,300.00 [http://www.castawaypetrescue.com/ Castaway Pet Rescue] ||
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| [[Midwest FurFest 2011|12]] || Nov 18-20, 2011 || Route 66 || [https://ohare.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html Hyatt Regency O'Hare] || [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] || [[Rick Griffin]], [[Thornwolf]] || [[Takaza J. Wolf]] || 2600 || +13.8% || 574 || $19,574.79 [http://www.aear.org/ Animal Education and Rescue] ||
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| [[Midwest FurFest 2012|13]] || Nov 16-18, 2012 || IT CAME FROM TV! || [https://ohare.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html Hyatt Regency O'Hare] || [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] || [[FirestormSix]], [[Miss Monster]], [[Nambroth]] || [[Perro]] || 3216 || +23.7% || 743 || $40,500.00 [http://www.felinesinc.org/ Felines & Canines] ||
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| [[Midwest FurFest 2013|14]] || Nov 22-24, 2013 || The Pirates of Lake Michigan || [https://ohare.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html Hyatt Regency O'Hare] || [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] || [[Chibi-Marrow]], [[Silver Huskywolf]], [[Sonderjen]] || [[Perro]] || 3904 || +21.4% || 972 || $28,000.00 [http://www.onetail.org/ One Tail at a Time] ||
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| [[Midwest FurFest 2014|15]] || Dec 5-7, 2014 || Holidays in the City (originally announced as "Bright Lights Big City") || [https://ohare.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html Hyatt Regency O'Hare] || [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] || [[Lacy]], [[CloudPouncer]], [[D. Walker (Novadog)|D. Walker]], [[Sabretoothed Ermine]] || [[Perro]] || 4571 || +17.1% || 1132 || $31,445.93 [http://www.crittercamp.org/ Critter Camp Exotic Pet Sanctuary] || Chemical incident
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2015|16]] || Dec 4-6, 2015 || || [https://ohare.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html Hyatt Regency O'Hare] || [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] || [[Ifus]], [[Mahrkale]], [[Yonoa]] || [[Woody]] || 5606 || +22.6% || 1378 || $62,020.71 [http://Saveavet.org/ Save-A-Vet] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2016|17]] || Dec 1-4, 2016 || || [https://ohare.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html Hyatt Regency O'Hare] || [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] || [[Balaa]], [[Bagheera (person)|Bagheera]], [[Betsy Beaver]], [[DrakonicKnight]] || [[Woody]] || 7075 || +26.2% || No Parade || $78,482.05 [http://www.felinesinc.org/ Felines & Canines] || First 4-day long MFF
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| [[Midwest FurFest 2017|18]] || Nov 30-Dec 3, 2017 || Grimm's Fairy Tales || [https://ohare.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html Hyatt Regency O'Hare] || [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] || [[Latin Vixen]], [[Remy Wolf]], [http://www.escapedesignfx.com/ Russ Adams] || [[Kodi]] || 8771 || +24.0% || No Parade || $85,000 [http://www.aliverescue.org/community-outreach/crisp/ C.R.I.S.P.] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2018|19]] || Nov 29-Dec 2, 2018 || Fly The Furry Skies || [https://ohare.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html Hyatt Regency O'Hare] || [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] || [[JD Werewolf]], [[Kyell Gold]], [[Vivzie Pop]] || [[Rama]] || 10989 || +25.3% || No Parade || $92,794 [https://www.sitstayread.org Sit Stay Read] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2019|20]] || Dec 5-8, 2019 || 20 Years of Midwest FurFest || [https://www.rosemont.com/desconvention/ Donald E. Stephens Convention Center] || [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] || [[Artkour]], [[Brushwolf Creature Studio]], [[Mary E. Lowd]] || [[Rama]] || Approx. 11,000 || - || No Parade || $110,000 [http://www.felinesinc.org/ Felines & Canines]; matched by anonymous donor for a total of $220,000 || Latest Convention
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| [[Midwest FurFest 2020|21]] || Dec 3-6, 2020 || Intergalactic || [https://www.rosemont.com/desconvention/ Donald E. Stephens Convention Center] || [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] || [[Kory Bing]], [[Stuffed Panda Studios]], [[Lynette Eklund]] || [[DataHawk]] || || || || || Next Convention
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== Statistics ==

{| class="wikitable" style="display:inline-block; margin: 1 25px;"
|+Midwest FurFest Attendance and Charity
|Year
|Fursuiters*
|Attendees
|Charity
|-
|2018
|
|10,989
|$92,794
|-
|2017
|
|8,771
|$85,000
|-
|2016
|
|7,075
|$78,482
|-
|2015
|1,378
|5,606
|$62,021
|-
|2014
|1,132
|4,571
|$31,446
|-
|2013
|972
|3,904
|$28,000
|-
|2012
|743
|3,216
|$40,500
|-
|2011
|574
|2,600
|$19,575
|-
|2010
|413
|2,285
|$11,300
|-
|2009
|357
|2,040
|$12,799
|-
|2008
|358
|1,992
|$15,000
|-
|2007
|286
|1,690
|$15,193
|-
|2006
|213
|1,422
|$13,049
|-
|2005
|
|1,066
|$6,800
|-
|2004
|
|959
|$7,000
|-
|2003
|
|800
|$6,500
|-
|2002
|
|685
|$6,088
|-
|2001
|
|511
|$6,800
|-
|2000
|
|473
|$3,522
|-
| colspan="4" rowspan="1" |* Fursuiter numbers are as counted in the parade or group photo
|}
[[File:MWFF-Attendance-Graph.jpeg|600px|Attendance]]
|[[File:MWFF-Charity-Graph.jpeg|600px|Charity]]

==Guests of honor==
Each year, Midwest FurFest selects talent from within the community, with a focus on people who have not yet been recognized.

==Charities==
Each year, Midwest FurFest selects a local animal-related charity to focus on. The total amount raised is $449,073.81.

==Convention chairs==
Each year, the of [[Board of Directors]] for [[Midwest Furry Fandom, Inc.]] selects a [[Convention chair]] to oversee the following year's event.

==References==
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== External links ==
{{WikiFurNews|Midwest FurFest announces 2007 theme, Guests of Honor}}
{{WikiFurNews|MFF board plans more rooms for 2007}}
* [http://www.furfest.org/ Midwest FurFest] official site
* [http://www.midwestfurryfandom.org/ Midwest Furry Fandom, Incorporated] official site
* [http://www.facebook.com/furfest Midwest FurFest] on [[Facebook]]
* [https://www.instagram.com/furfest/ Midwest FurFest] on [[Wikipedia:Instagram|Instagram]]
* [https://twitter.com/midwestfurfest Midwest FurFest] on [[Twitter]]
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{{flagdiv|ger|Dec 28-Jan 1: [[Furvester]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Dec 31-Jan 1: [[LAFF New Year's Eve]], IL}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Dec 31-Jan 1: [[New Year's Furry Ball]], DE}}

;2020:
{{flagdiv|usa|Jan 2-5: [[Capital City Fur Con]], PA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jan 3-5: [[Painted Desert Fur Con]], AZ}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Jan 10-12: [[Japan Meeting of Furries]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jan 16-20: [[Further Confusion]], CA}}
{{flagdiv|nzl|Jan 30-Feb 2: [[FurCoNZ]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jan 31-Feb 2: [[AnthroExpo]], OK}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Feb 5-10: [[Fangcon]], AL}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Feb 14-16: [[Fur Squared]], WI}}
{{flagdiv|swe|Feb 19-23: [[NordicFuzzCon]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Feb 20-23: [[Anthro New England]], MA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Feb 20-23: [[Furry Ski Weekend]], CO}}
{{flagdiv|aus|Feb 21-23: [[Melbourne Fur Con]], VIC}}
{{flagdiv|bra|Feb 22-25: [[Furcamp]], SP}}
{{flagdiv|pol|Feb 26-Mar 1: [[Gdakon]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Feb 27-Mar 1: [[Furry Fiesta]], TX}}
{{flagdiv|bra|Feb 28: [[Furboliche]], SP}}
{{flagdiv|aus|Mar 6-8: [[Fur Out West]], WA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Mar 6-8: [[Fur the 'More]], VA}}
{{flagdiv|can|Mar 5-8: [[VancouFur (convention)|VancouFur]], BC}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Mar 12-15: [[Blue Ridge Furfare]], NC}}
{{flagdiv|mex|Mar 14-15: [[Camping Paws]], HDG}}
{{flagdiv|can|Mar 20-22: [[Furnal Equinox]], ON}}
{{flagdiv|tha|Mar 21-22: [[Thaitails]]}}
{{flagdiv|mex|Mar 27-29: [[Furnexion]], MTY}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Mar 27-29: [[Gateway Fur Meet]], MO}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 3-5: [[Golden State Fur Con]], CA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 3-5: [[Motor City Furry Con]], MI}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Apr 10-12: [[Just Fur The Weekend]]}}
{{flagdiv|fra|Apr 10-13: [[Fauntastic]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 23-28: [[Wild Nights]], OK}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 30-May 3: [[Biggest Little Fur Con]], NV}}
{{flagdiv|nld|Apr 30-May 4: [[Furry Weekend Holland]]}}
{{flagdiv|aus|May 1-3: [[FurDU]], QLD}}
{{flagdiv|ukr|May 5-9: [[WUFF]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|May 7-11: [[Furry Weekend Atlanta]], GA}}
{{flagdiv|phl|May 9-10: [[FurryPinas]]}}
{{flagdiv|ger|May 21-24: [[Mephit Mini Con]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|May 22-24: [[Furlandia]], OR}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|May 22-26: [[ConFuzzled]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|May 28-31: [[AnthrOhio]]}}
{{flagdiv|arg|May 29-31: [[Argentina FurFiesta]]}}
{{flagdiv|ita|May 28-Jun 2: [[Furizon]]}}
{{flagdiv|twn|Jun 6: [[Furrymosa]]}}
{{flagdiv|mex|Jun 12-14: [[City Fur]]}}
{{flagdiv|can|Jun 18-21: [[Fur-Eh!]], AB}}
{{flagdiv|aut|Jun 27-Jul 4: [[Lakeside Furs]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jul 2-5: [[Anthrocon]], PA}}
{{flagdiv|sgp|Jul 4-5: [[Little Island Furcon]]}}
{{flagdiv|nor|Jul 17-19: [[Furway]]}}
{{flagdiv|mex|Jul 18-19: [[FurCan]], PUE}}
{{flagdiv|aus|Jul 24-26: [[Aurawra]], NSW}}
{{flagdiv|idn|Jul 25-26: [[PAWAI]]}}
{{flagdiv|bra|Jul 31-Aug 2: [[Brasil FurFest]], SP}}
{{flagdiv|can|Jul 31-Aug 2: [[CanFURence]], ON}}
{{flagdiv|nld|Jul 31-Aug 3: [[Dutch Furcon]]}}
{{flagdiv|mex|Aug 1-2: [[ConFurtiva]]}}
{{flagdiv|can|Aug 7-9: [[Wild Prairie Fur Con]], MB}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Aug 14-16: [[DenFur]], CO}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Aug 14-16: [[Camp Tiny Paws]], CT}}
{{flagdiv|ger|Aug 19-23: [[Eurofurence]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Aug 21-23: [[IndyFurCon]], IN}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Aug 21-23: [[Megaplex]], FL}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Aug 27-30: [[FursonaCon]], VA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 4-6: [[Mephit Fur Meet]], MS}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 4-6: [[Tails and Tornadoes Fur Con|Tails and Tornadoes Fur Con]], OK}}
{{flagdiv|tha|Sep 5: [[FurSquare]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 18-20: [[Furry Migration]], MN}}
{{flagdiv|mex|Oct 9-11: [[Confuror]], GDL}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 9-11: [[Western Pennsylvania Furry Weekend|Western PA Furry Weekend]]}}
{{flagdiv|sui|Oct 28-Nov 1: [[Golden Leaves Con]]}}
{{flagdiv|twn|Oct 30-Nov 1: [[Infurnity]]}}
{{flagdiv|bel|Nov 11-15: [[Flüüfff]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Dec 3-6: [[Midwest FurFest]], IL}}
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{{flagdiv|usa|Feb 2020?: [[Galactic Camp]], CA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Mar 2020?: [[Werecamp]], MN}}
{{flagdiv|ukr|Mar 2020?: [[Kharcon]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 2020?: [[Atlantic City Fur Con]], NJ}}
{{flagdiv|cze|Apr 2020?: [[KRAZ]]}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|May 2020?: [[Kemono Square]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|May 2020?: [[Central Plains Fur Meet]], KS}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jun 2020?: [[Furry Picnic]], CT}}
{{flagdiv|ger|Jun 2020?: [[CastleCon]]}}
{{flagdiv|cze|Jun 2020?: [[ZodiaCon]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jun 2020?: [[NorthWest CampCon]], WA}}
{{flagdiv|est|Jul 2020?: [[FurryEST]]}}
{{flagdiv|den|Jul 2020?: [[Furtastic]]}}
{{flagdiv|cze|Jul 2020?: [[ČeSFuR]]}}
{{flagdiv|zaf|Jul 2020?: [[South Afrifur (convention)|South Afrifur]]}}
{{flagdiv|ukr|Jul 2020?: [[LvivFur]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jul 2020?: [[Furry Siesta]], TX}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Jul 2020?: [[LondonFurs Summer Weekender]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jul 2020?: [[Anthro Weekend Utah]]}}
{{flagdiv|chn|Jul 2020?: [[Furry Summer Gathering]], SH}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jul 2020?: [[Itty Bitty Fur Con]], AZ}}
{{flagdiv|ger|Jul 2020?: [[EAST]]}}
{{flagdiv|aus|Jul 2020?: [[Harbour City Fur Con]], NSW}}
{{flagdiv|chn|Jul 2020?: [[Super Furry Fusion]], SH}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Aug 2020?: [[Campfire Tails]], OR}}
{{flagdiv|can|Aug 2020?: [[Furthest North]], AB}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Aug 2020?: [[Wisconsin Wilderness Campout]]}}
{{flagdiv|pol|Aug 2020?: [[Futerkon]]}}
{{flagdiv|nzl|Aug 2020?: [[Southern Paws]]}}
{{flagdiv|can|Aug 2020?: [[Kerfluffle]]}}
{{flagdiv|can|Aug 2020?: [[Feral!|Camp Feral!]] (ON)}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Aug 2020?: [[Furrydelphia]], PA}}
{{flagdiv|can|Aug 2020?: [[Anthro East Coast]], NS}}
{{flagdiv|bra|Aug 2020?: [[Brasil FurFest]], SP}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Aug 2020?: [[SpokAnthro]], WA}}
{{flagdiv|rus|Aug/Sep 2020?: [[Rusfurence]]}}
{{flagdiv|aus|Sep 2020?: [[West Aussie Fur Frenzy]], WA}}
{{flagdiv|rus|Sep 2020?: [[SillyCon]]}}
{{flagdiv|cze|Sep 2020?: [[Minifurr]]}}
{{flagdiv|aus|Sep 2020?: [[FurJAM]] (NSW)}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2020?: [[Emerald's Fur Summit]] (FL)}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2020?: [[Furvana]], WA}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Sep 2020?: [[Wild North]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2020?: [[SoCal FurBQ]], CA}}
{{flagdiv|ger|Oct 2020?: [[H-Con]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 2020?: [[Alamo City Furry Invasion]] (TX)}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 2020?: [[FA: United]], VA}}
{{flagdiv|arg|Oct 2020?: [[Furry Night]]}}
{{flagdiv|fin|Oct 2020?: [[FinFur Animus]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 2020?: [[AquatiFur]], WI}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 2020?: [[Arizona Fur Con]] (AZ)}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 2020?: [[Howler's Eve]] (NC)}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 2020?: [[Furloween]] (FL)}}
{{flagdiv|ger|Oct 2020?: [[HerbstCon]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 2020?: [[KCFur Howl]] (MO)}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Oct 2020?: [[Kemoket]]}}
{{flagdiv|arg|Oct 2020?: [[FurryNight]]}}
{{flagdiv|esp|Oct 2020?: [[Furrnion]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 2020?: [[Furry Retreat]], OK}}
{{flagdiv|can|Oct 2020?: [[Red Deer Mini Con]], AB}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 2020?: [[Anthro SouthEast]], TN}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 2020?: [[Furpocalypse]], CT}}
{{flagdiv|bra|Oct 2020?: [[Furboliche]], SP}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 2020?: [[Fur Reality]], OH}}
{{flagdiv|fra|Oct 2020?: [[Furry BlackLight]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 2020?: [[World Wild Fur Camp]], OH}}
{{flagdiv|can|Oct 2020?: [[Howloween]], BC}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Nov 2020?: [[PAWCon]], CA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Nov 2020?: [[Furry Cruise]] (FL)}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Nov 2020?: [[Furcation]]}}
{{flagdiv|aus|Nov 2020?: [[NeonFur]], QLD}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Nov 2020?: [[Bayou Furry Bash]], LA}}
{{flagdiv|phl|Nov 2020?: [[HOwOlidays]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Nov 2020?: [[Anthro Northwest]], WA}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Nov 2020?: [[Kemocon]]}}
{{flagdiv|cze|Nov 2020?: [[MiniCon]]}}
{{flagdiv|tha|Dec 2020?: [[Morph Parade]]}}
{{flagdiv|mys|Dec 2020?: [[Furs Upon Malaysia|FURUM]]}}
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[[File:GR MFF2006 Takaza beheads Chance.jpg|right|thumb|225px|Dan beheads [[Chance]] at [[Midwest FurFest 2006|MFF 2006]]]]
'''Takaza J. Wolf''' (real name '''Dan R. Hauschild'''; born December 1,<ref>[http://takaza.livejournal.com/profile Takaza's profile] on [[LiveJournal]]. Retrieved March 26, 2017.</ref> 1976,<ref>[https://twitter.com/takazajw/status/806322443774214144 Tweet] on Takaza's [[Twitter]]. Dated December 6, 2016. Retrieved March 26, 2017.</ref> died March 26, 2017), was a [[furry fan]] native of Northeastern [[W:Illinois|Illinois]], USA. He lived with husband, [[Duncan da Husky]], in [[W:Volo, Illinois|Volo, Illinois]].

== Fandom involvement ==

Takaza first found the [[furry fandom]] in 1995 through his interest in ''[[The Lion King]]''. He joined [[TLKMUCK]] and [[FDCMuck]] soon after, and subsequently [[FurryMUCK]] and [[Furtoonia]]. On Furtoonia, he learned of [[LAFF|ChiFur]], a [[mailing list]] for [[fur]]s in his area, and became active with the Chicago-area [[furry]] group which is known today as the [[Lake Area Furry Friends]]. This led to his working with [[Robert King]] at [[Duckon]] 7 and 8 (1998-1999).

He was one of the creators of [[BaltoMUCK]], playing Balto, a wizard there, and was part owner of [[foxfur.com]] where it was hosted.

=== Fursona ===

Finding a close affinity to [[Border Collie]]s while having to 'herd' [[Midwest FurFest]] [[staff]] members, Takaza's [[fursona]] changed from a [[wolf]] to a border collie in 2003, though he kept Wolf as a last name. The J. in his name stood for Jenna, a reference to the movie Balto. His character was a female non-[[anthropomorphic]] border collie.

Takaza was a member of both the [[Board of Directors]] and staff of [[Midwest FurFest]] since its inception, serving as [[Hotel Liaison]] (2000, 2006 - 2009), [[Publications department|Publications Director]] (2000 - 2003, 2006 - 2007), and [[Convention Chairman]] (2004 - 2005, 2010 - 2011). He also served as [[Newsletter Editor]] for [[Anthrocon]] (2003 - 2005), and managed the Anthrocon Cash Office from 2002 - 2010. Additionally, he was [[Dealers Room]] Director at [[Mephit Furmeet]] in 2001 and was part of [[Operations]] staff at [[Further Confusion]] in 2014.

=== Convention attendance ===

* '''Anthrocon''' - 2002 - 2010
* '''Duckon''' - 1997 - 1999
* '''Midwest FurFest''' - 2000 - 2016
* '''Mephit Furmeet''' - 2000 - 2001
* '''Furry Connection North''' - 2008 - 2013
* '''Fur Squared''' - 2014 - 2016
* '''Further Confusion''' - 2014

==Death==
{{flayrah|node1=6909|title1=MFF co-founder Takaza J. Wolf passes away (1976-2017)}}
On March 26th 2017, Duncan da Husky announced that Takaza had passed away from a massive [[W:heart attack|heart attack]] at 2:02 PM.<ref>[https://twitter.com/DuncanDaHusky/status/846083274493644801 Tweet by Duncan da Husky] on [[Twitter]]. Dated March 26, 2017. Retrieved March 26, 2017.</ref> The coroner report later indicated that Takaza had suffered a bilateral pulmonary embolism which led to cardiac arrest.<ref>https://twitter.com/DuncanDaHusky/status/846528746660220928</ref>

==References==
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== External links ==
{{Contributor|Takaza}}
* [http://www.wolfhusky.org/ Wolfhusky.org] - Takaza J. Wolf's official website
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/takaza/ Takaza] on [[Fur Affinity]]
* [https://www.weasyl.com/~takaza Takaza] on [[Weasyl]]
* [https://twitter.com/takazajw Takaza] on [[Twitter]]
* ''[http://takaza.livejournal.com/ Scents in the Wind]'' - Takaza's [[LiveJournal]]
* [https://www.youtube.com/user/takazajw?&ytbChannel=takazajw Takaza] on [[YouTube]]

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Duncan da Husky

2017-07-26T13:52:52Z

DuncanDaHusky: I still reside in the Chicago area.

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'''Duncan da Husky''' has been involved in [[furry fandom]] since 1997. He started as an active poster to [[alt.lifestyle.furry]] and upon moving to [[Wikipedia:Chicago, Illinois|Chicago, Illinois]] became active in [[Lake Area Furry Friends]]. His husband was [[Takaza J. Wolf]], from 1999 until his passing on March 26, 2017.<ref>[https://twitter.com/DuncanDaHusky/status/846083274493644801 Tweet by Duncan da Husky] on [[Twitter]]. Dated March 26, 2017. Retrieved July 16, 2017.</ref> He lives in the northern suburbs of [[wikipedia:Chicago, Illinois|Chicago, Illinois]].

Duncan is one of the founding board members for [[Midwest FurFest]] and headed up the [[Registration Department]] there from 2001 through 2008. He served as [[convention chairman]] for [[Midwest FurFest 2008]] and [[Midwest FurFest 2009|2009]], and was [[Hotel Lead|Hotel Liaison]] from 2010 to 2014. In 2014 he resigned from the [[Midwest Furry Fandom]] board of directors.

He has volunteered in various positions at [[Mephit Furmeet]] from 1999-2001, and was the [[Artists Alley]]/Con Store Manager at [[Anthrocon]] from 2004 until 2010. Duncan has also been on staff at [[Furry Connection North]], [[Further Confusion]], and [[Fur Squared]].

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
{{Contributor|DuncanDaHusky}}
* [http://wolfhusky.org/duncan/wp Duncan da Husky]'s personal blog
* [http://twitter.com/duncandahusky/ Duncan da Husky] on [[Twitter]]

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Takaza J. Wolf

2017-04-08T15:03:31Z

DuncanDaHusky: Edit to update personal and convention history

[[File:GR MFF2006 Takaza beheads Chance.jpg|right|thumb|225px|Dan beheads [[Chance]] at [[Midwest FurFest 2006|MFF 2006]]]]
'''Takaza J. Wolf''' (real name '''Dan R. Hauschild'''; born December 1,<ref>[http://takaza.livejournal.com/profile Takaza's profile] on [[LiveJournal]]. Retrieved March 26, 2017.</ref> 1976,<ref>[https://twitter.com/takazajw/status/806322443774214144 Tweet] on Takaza's [[Twitter]]. Dated December 6, 2016. Retrieved March 26, 2017.</ref> died March 26, 2017), was a [[furry fan]] native of Northeastern [[W:Illinois|Illinois]], USA. He lived with husband, [[Duncan da Husky]], in [[W:Volo, Illinois|Volo, Illinois]].

== Fandom involvement ==

Takaza first found the [[furry fandom]] in 1995, through his interest in ''[[The Lion King]]''. He joined [[TLKMUCK]] and [[FDCMuck]] soon after, and subsequently [[FurryMUCK]] and [[Furtoonia]]. On Furtoonia, he learned of [[LAFF|ChiFur]], a [[mailing list]] for [[fur]]s in his area, and became active with the Chicago-area [[furry]] group, known today as the [[Lake Area Furry Friends]]. This led to his working with [[Robert King]] at [[Duckon]] 7 and 8 (1998-1999).

He was one of the creators of [[BaltoMUCK]], playing a wizard there as Balto, and was part owner of [[foxfur.com]] where it was hosted.

=== Fursona ===

Finding a close affinity to [[Border Collie]]s while having to 'herd' [[MFF]] [[staff]] members, Takaza's [[fursona]] changed from a [[wolf]] back in 2003, though kept Wolf as a last name. The J. in his name stood for Jenna, a reference to the movie Balto. His character was a female non-[[anthropomorphic]] border collie.

Takaza was a member of both the [[Board of Directors]] and staff of [[Midwest FurFest]] since its inception, serving as [[Hotel Liaison]] (2000, 2006 - 2009), [[Publications department|Publications Director]] (2000 - 2003, 2006 - 2007), and [[Convention Chairman]] (2004 - 2005, 2010 - 2011). He also served as [[Newsletter Editor]] for [[Anthrocon]] (2003 - 2005), and managed the Anthrocon Cash Office from 2002 - 2010. Additionally, he was [[Dealers Room]] Director at [[Mephit Furmeet]] in 2001 and was part of [[Operations]] staff at [[Further Confusion]] in 2014.

=== Convention attendance ===

* '''Anthrocon''' - 2002 - 2010
* '''Duckon''' - 1997 - 1999
* '''Midwest FurFest''' - 2000 - 2016
* '''Mephit Furmeet''' - 2000 - 2001
* '''Furry Connection North''' - 2008 - 2013
* '''Fur Squared''' - 2014 - 2016
* '''Further Confusion''' - 2014

==Death==

On March 26th 2017, Duncan da Husky announced that Takaza had passed away from a massive [[W:heart attack|heart attack]] at 2:02 PM.<ref>[https://twitter.com/DuncanDaHusky/status/846083274493644801 Tweet by Duncan da Husky] on [[Twitter]]. Dated March 26, 2017. Retrieved March 26, 2017.</ref> The coroner report later indicated that Takaza had suffered a bilateral pulmonary embolism which led to cardiac arrest.<ref>https://twitter.com/DuncanDaHusky/status/846528746660220928</ref>

==References==
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== External links ==
{{Contributor|Takaza}}
* [http://www.wolfhusky.org/ Wolfhusky.org] - Takaza J. Wolf's official website
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/takaza/ Takaza] on [[Fur Affinity]]
* [https://www.weasyl.com/~takaza Takaza] on [[Weasyl]]
* [https://twitter.com/takazajw Takaza] on [[Twitter]]
* ''[http://takaza.livejournal.com/ Scents in the Wind]'' - Takaza's [[LiveJournal]]
* [https://www.youtube.com/user/takazajw?&ytbChannel=takazajw Takaza] on [[YouTube]]

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Duncan da Husky

2016-04-26T16:08:57Z

DuncanDaHusky: Bringing things up to date.

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'''Duncan da Husky''' has been involved in [[furry fandom]] since 1997. He started as an active poster to [[alt.lifestyle.furry]] and upon moving to [[Wikipedia:Chicago, Illinois|Chicago, Illinois]] became active in [[Lake Area Furry Friends]]. His husband since 1999 is [[Takaza J. Wolf]]. They live in the northern suburbs of [[wikipedia:Chicago, Illinois|Chicago, Illinois]].

Duncan is one of the founding board members for [[Midwest FurFest]] and headed up the [[Registration Department]] there from 2001 through 2008. He served as [[convention chairman]] for [[Midwest FurFest 2008]] and [[Midwest FurFest 2009|2009]], and was [[Hotel Lead|Hotel Liaison]] from 2010 to 2014. In 2014 he resigned from the [[Midwest Furry Fandom]] board of directors.

He has volunteered in various positions at [[Mephit Furmeet]] from 1999-2001, and was the [[Artists Alley]]/Con Store Manager at [[Anthrocon]] from 2004 until 2010. Duncan has also been on staff at [[Furry Connection North]], [[Further Confusion]], and [[Fur Squared]].

==External links==
{{Contributor|DuncanDaHusky}}
* [http://wolfhusky.org/duncan/wp Duncan da Husky]'s personal blog
* [http://twitter.com/duncandahusky/ Duncan's Twitter Account]

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User:DuncanDaHusky

2016-04-26T16:02:12Z

DuncanDaHusky: /* Contact Information */

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== Contact Information ==
The best way to contact me is [[Special:Emailuser/DuncanDaHusky|by e-mail]].
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2011-09-08T14:59:24Z

DuncanDaHusky: Corrected the dates for Furry Connection North 2012. See https://twitter.com/#!/furryconnect/status/60854324556865538 for reference.

Duncan da Husky

2011-06-17T19:13:10Z

DuncanDaHusky: Revise and update my bio

{{Supporter}}{{LinkingSupporter}}
'''Duncan da Husky''' has been involved in [[furry fandom]] since 1997. He started as an active poster to [[alt.lifestyle.furry]] and upon moving to [[Wikipedia:Chicago, Illinois|Chicago, Illinois]] became active in [[Lake Area Furry Friends]]. His [[partner]] is [[Takaza J. Wolf]], with whom he has shared a committed relationship since 1999. They live in the suburbs of [[wikipedia:Chicago, Illinois|Chicago, Illinois]].

Duncan is one of the founding board members for [[Midwest FurFest]] and headed up the [[Registration Department]] there from 2001 through 2008. He served as [[convention chairman]] for [[Midwest FurFest 2008]] and [[Midwest FurFest 2009|2009]], and has been [[Hotel Lead|Hotel Liaison]] since 2010.

He volunteered in various positions at [[Mephit Furmeet]] from 1999-2001, and was the [[Artists Alley]]/Con Store Manager at [[Anthrocon]] from 2004 until 2010. Duncan has also been part of the [[Con Ops|Operations]] staff at [[Furry Connection North]] since 2010.

==External links==
{{Contributor|DuncanDaHusky}}
* [http://www.livejournal.com/users/duncandahusky Duncan da Husky] on [[LiveJournal]]
* [http://twitter.com/duncandahusky/ Duncan's Twitter Account]

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Furry Convention Leadership Roundtable

2011-05-02T00:18:28Z

DuncanDaHusky: Update with information for FCLR 2011 and 2012.

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The '''Furry Convention Leadership Roundtable''' (or '''FCLR''') is an annual convention held for the organization of [[furry conventions]] in the tradition of [[wikipedia:SMOFcon|SMOFcon]] in the science fiction fandom.

==Background==
Following several years of discussion with the senior staff of various furry conventions, [[Takaza J. Wolf]] organized the first FCLR. The intention was to create a relaxed atmosphere where various topics of convention running could be discussed in a roundtable format. Topics of discussion would range from convention marketing to hotel contract negotiation to events organization to the vagaries of incorporation. To prevent the discussion from being dominated by any one organization, the decision was made to have no more than three representatives from each convention (and their significant others), though it was up to each convention which staff members to invite.

The original intention was that, like SMOFcon, each year a different group or organization sponsors the event, and the location will rotate throughout the United States and Canada. Following FCLR 2010, the decision was made the attendees to adopt a two-year rotation schedule instead. Invitations to the event are sent to every furry convention in the United States and Canada with an attendance of more than 100 people.

==FCLR 2010==
The first FCLR was held at the [[wikipedia:Hampton Inn|Hampton Inn and Suites]] in [[wikipedia:Lincolnshire, Illinois|Lincolnshire]], [[wikipedia:Illinois|Illinois]] from April 30 - May 2, 2010. It was attended by representatives from [[Anthrocon]], [[IndyFurCon]], [[Furry Connection North]], [[Midwest FurFest]], [[Rainfurrest]], and the [[Dorsai Irregulars]]. Topics of discussion included: Construction of feedback surveys, Hotel negotiations, working with the media, membership suspensions, A/V setups and how to best utilize them, budgeting and financial management, age and minor issues, convention marketing and branding, and convention horror stories.

==FCLR 2011==
The second FCLR took place at the same Hampton Inn and Suites as the prior year from April 29 - May 1, 2011. It was attended by representatives from Anthrocon, IndyFurCon, Midwest FurFest, [[Further Confusion]], [[Western Pennsylvania Furry Weekend]], and the Dorsai Irregulars. Discussion topics included: Anatomy of a Public Relations Issue, Making the Media Work for You, Where and How to Market Your Convention, and Dealer's Room and Artists' Alley: A Dealer's Point of View. Many side discussions arose on the topics of elevator management, techniques for badging minors, writing an effective Code of Conduct, and convention emergency procedures.

==FCLR 2012==
The location of the third FCLR is still being determined, though it will occur in early May, 2012.

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Furry Convention Leadership Roundtable

2010-05-02T13:51:02Z

DuncanDaHusky: /* FCLR 2010 */ +who attended, topics of discussion

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The '''Furry Convention Leadership Roundtable''' (or '''FCLR''') is an annual convention held for the organization of [[furry conventions]] in the tradition of [[wikipedia:SMOFcon|SMOFcon]] in the science fiction fandom.

==Background==
Following several years of discussion with the senior staff of various furry conventions, [[Takaza J. Wolf]] organized the first FCLR. The intention was to create a relaxed atmosphere where various topics of convention running could be discussed in a roundtable format. Topics of discussion would range from convention marketing to hotel contract negotiation to events organization to the vagaries of incorporation. To prevent the discussion from being dominated by any one organization, the decision was made to have no more than three representatives from each convention (and their significant others), though it was up to each convention which staff members to invite.

It is hoped that, like SMOFcon, each year a different group or organization sponsors the event, and the location will rotate throughout the United States and Canada. Invitations to the event are sent to every furry convention in the United States and Canada with an attendance of more than 100 people.

==FCLR 2010==
The first FCLR was held at the [[wikipedia:Hampton Inn|Hampton Inn and Suites]] in [[wikipedia:Lincolnshire, Illinois|Lincolnshire]], [[wikipedia:Illinois|Illinois]] from April 30 - May 2, 2010. It was attended by representatives from [[Anthrocon]], [[IndyFurCon]], [[Furry Connection North]], [[Midwest FurFest]], [[Rainfurrest]], and the [[Dorsai Irregulars]]. Topics of discussion included: Construction of feedback surveys, Hotel negotiations, working with the media, membership suspensions, A/V setups and how to best utilize them, budgeting and financial management, age and minor issues, convention marketing and branding, and convention horror stories.

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FCLR

2010-04-30T11:28:09Z

DuncanDaHusky: Redirected page to Furry Convention Leadership Roundtable

#REDIRECT [[Furry Convention Leadership Roundtable]]

Furry Convention Leadership Roundtable

2010-04-30T11:26:29Z

DuncanDaHusky: A new convention

WikiFur:Colleagues

2009-05-16T11:36:08Z

DuncanDaHusky: I am no longer an active administrator (and am tired of having people email me about WikiFur)

[[WikiFur]]'s [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Administrators|administrators]] and '''[[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Bureaucrat|bureaucrats]]''' on the English language site are:
* The founder, '''[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]''' ([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) - contact via [[WikiFur:IRC|#wikifur chat]], ICQ 33146327 (late evenings/weekends), or [[Special:EmailUser/GreenReaper|private email]]

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''Admins who, for [[real life|whatever reason]], have not made any edits on this wiki in the last month:''

* [[User:CarlFox|Carl Fox]] ([[User talk:CarlFox|talk]]) - contact via [[Special:EmailUser/CarlFox|private email]]
* [[User:DuncanDaHusky|Duncan Da Husky]] ([[User talk:DuncanDaHusky|talk]])
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* [[User:Unci|Unci]] ([[User talk:Unci|talk]]) - e-mail ''unci at unci.de'', icq 11606873, occasionally on [[Furnet]], frequently on [[Furscape]] and [[FurryMUCK]]
* [[User:Verix|Verix]] ([[User talk:Verix|talk]])
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"Administrator" is a bit of a misnomer - the people listed above are simply users that have fewer limitations on what they can do, in order to make it easier for them to edit WikiFur, and to enforce community-agreed [[WikiFur:Policies and guidelines|policies]].

'''You''' are expected to make many decisions normally reserved to administrators, including collectively deciding exactly what these policies should be. If in doubt, do what you think is right and leave a note on the discussion page, making sure to write a descriptive edit summary.

On the other hand, if you really do not know how to proceed, don't know how to do something, have a personal conflict which you can't resolve, or need a whole page protected or deleted, you should contact an administrator. Typically the best way to do this is their user talk (discussion) pages. Check [[Special:Recentchanges|recent changes]] to see who's around - failing that, [[User:GreenReaper|talk to GreenReaper]]. If it's a critical matter and there's nobody there, you could also try [[Wikifur:IRC|Wikifur chat]].

== See also ==

* Wikipedia pages on [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Administrators|administrators]] and their [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Administrators' how-to guide|administrators' how-to guide]]
* [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:What adminship is not|What adminship is not]] on Wikipedia
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Midwest FurFest 2008

2008-12-11T21:33:09Z

DuncanDaHusky: /* Notes */ Clarification on Artists Alley, remove POV statement

{{Midwest FurFest}}
'''Midwest FurFest 2008''' was a [[convention]] held 21-23 November at the [http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1724 Westin Chicago North Shore] in [[Wikipedia:Wheeling, Illinois|Wheeling, Illinois]]. The new [[convention chairman]] this time was [[Duncan da Husky]].<ref>''[http://www.breuckman.com/pipermail/mff-announce/2007-July/000015.html MFF Board Meeting Minutes: 7/22/07]'' - MFF-announce mailing list</ref>

* '''Theme''': North to Alaska
* '''Attendance''': 1992
* '''Fursuit parade''': 358

== Guests of Honor ==

The [[Guests of honor|Guests of honor]] were fursuit performer [[Lucky the Evil Dog]], artist [[Darc]], writer [[Gyrfalcon|Matt Sowers]] of [[Code Name: Hunter]], and artist [[Foxfeather]].

== Convention charity ==

The convention raised $15,000 for the [[convention charity]], Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy.

== Location ==

The date and the location of the convention were reserved for the [[closing ceremonies]] of [[Midwest FurFest 2007]].<ref>''[http://duncandahusky.livejournal.com/331560.html It's That Time of Year]'' - {{lj-user|duncandahusky}} (23 October 2007)</ref>, where it was announced by a video created by [[Cheetah (FurryMUCK)|Cheetah]] that the convention would be moving to a new venue, as function space at the Hyatt Regency Woodfield was limited, attendance had grown rapidly,<ref>''[http://duncandahusky.livejournal.com/282536.html?thread=1211048 2006 Midwest FurFest Registration Report]'' - {{lj-user|duncandahusky}} (17 December 2006)</ref> and the main hotel and its overflow were getting [[News:MFF board plans more rooms for 2007|tight on rooms]].<ref>''[http://community.livejournal.com/midwest_furfest/105235.html Rooms available at the Amerisuites!]'' - [[Takaza]], {{lj-comm|midwest_furfest}} (8 September 2007)</ref>

The new location is approximately 15 miles from the old venue. It has significantly more function space, although fewer rooms.<ref>''[http://community.livejournal.com/midwest_furfest/131903.html MFF '08 Preview]'' - [[Sabot L'ours]], {{lj-comm|midwest_furfest}} (22 November 2007)</ref> The dates and room rates are locked in for three years, although both the convention or hotel have the option to cancel the contract each year.<ref>''[http://community.livejournal.com/midwest_furfest/122783.html?thread=538015#t538015 MFF08]'' - comment by Duncan da Husky, {{lj-comm|midwest_furfest}} (20 November 2007)</ref>

== Notes ==

*On the 1st night of the convention, Nov 21st 2008, everyone from both the hotel and Convention Center were forced to evacuate after the fire alarms were set off, indicating a possible fire. After an investigation, it was found someone decided to smoke in their hotel room which was designed as a non-smoking area, unintentionally causing the smoke detectors to set off, which in turn set off the fire alarms in both venues. Everyone was eventually allowed back in after standing outside in the frigid 28 degree weather for up to half an hour.

*Due to space limitations, the [[Artists Alley]] had somewhat fewer tables than were available the previous year. A lottery system, which had been successfully implemented the previous year and was similar to that used for [[Anthrocon]]'s Artists Alley, was used to distribute seats in the Alley.

*The [[art show]] featured 1,066 works by 68 artists. 524 pieces were sold, with 53 going to art auction. Total revenue from the show was $22,928.

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== References ==
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Linnaeus

2008-11-17T03:06:02Z

DuncanDaHusky: Delete LiveJournal link by request of article subject

'''Linnaeus''' ('''Paul Lester''', born July 31, 1969) has been an active member of the [[furry]] community since the mid-1990s. He is involved with the [[Lake Area Furry Friends]] and a native of [[Wikipedia:Chicago, Illinois|Chicago, Illinois]], U.S.A. where he lives and works as a programmer.

Linnaeus was on the organizing committee for the 2000 and 2001 [[TSA-Bash|TSA Bash]]es, ran the furry track at [[Duckon]] 13, was an organizer of the [[LAFF New Years Eve]] parties from 2002 through 2005 and has helped out on [[Artists Alley]] and Publications staff at [[Anthrocon]] in recent years. He is a member of the [[board of directors]] of [[Midwest Furry Fandom, Inc.]]. He served as the [[Hotel Lead|hotel liaison]] for [[Midwest FurFest]] from 2000 through 2005, and was [[convention chairman]] there in 2006 and 2007. He currently serves as [[Registration Department|registration]] director for Midwest FurFest.

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2008-10-24T20:45:40Z

DuncanDaHusky: Added dates for Midwest FurFest 2009

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'''2008:'''
<br>[[Image:GER.gif|Germany]] Oct 23-26: [[HerbstCon|Die HerbstCon Fall Edition]]
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] Oct 23-27: [[Oklacon]] (OK)
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] Oct 25-26: [[Elliott's Fall Festival]] (FL)
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] Nov 01: [[Furloween]] (FL)
<br>[[Image:CAN.gif|Canada]] Nov 08: [[Howloween]] (BC)
<br>[[Image:GER.gif|Germany]] Nov 08-09: [[Cologne Furdance]] (D)
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] Nov 14-16: [[Tri-State Furmeet]] (IA)
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] Nov 21-23: [[Midwest FurFest]] (IL)
<br>[[Image:MEX.jpg|MEX]] Nov 22-23: [[ConFurtiva]]
<br>[[Image:NZL.gif|New Zealand]] Nov 21-24: [[FurcoNZ]]
<br>[[Image:GBR.png|UK]] Nov 27-30: [[RBW]]
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] Dec 01–05: [[Furry Cruise]] (FL)
<br>[[Image:AUS.gif|AUS]] Dec 12-15: [[MiDFur]]
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] Dec 30-Jan 01: [[New Year's Furry Ball]] (PA)
<br>[[Image:NED.gif|Netherlands]] Dec 31-Jan 01: [[MewYear]]
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<br>'''2009:'''
<br>[[Image:FRA.gif|France]] Jan 04-08: [[Fhursky]]
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] Jan 22-26: [[Further Confusion]] (CA)
<br>[[Image:CAN.gif|Canada]] Feb 14-16: [[Furthest North|Furthest North Winter]] (AB)
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] Feb 20-22: [[Furry Fiesta]] (TX)
<br>[[Image:BRA.gif|Brazil]] Feb 21-24: [[Abando]] (SP)
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] Mar 19-22: [[Furry Weekend Atlanta]] (GA)
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] Apr 3-5: 2009: [[I-CON]] (NY)
<br>[[image:USA.gif|USA]] Apr 23-27: [[Wild Nights]] (MO)
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] Apr 24-26: [[Furry Connection North]] (MI)
<br>[[Image:GER.gif|GER]] Apr 30-May 3: [[Mephit Mini Con]]
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<br>'''2009 (cont):'''
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] May 15-17: [[All Fur Fun]] (WA)
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] May 22-24: [[Rocket City FurMeet]] (AL)
<br>[[Image:GBR.png|UK]] May 22-25: [[ConFuzzled]]
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] May 29-31: [[Elliott's Spring Gathering]] (FL)
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] Jun 5-7: [[Califur]] (CA)
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] June 12-14: 2009: [[Duckon|DucKon]] (IL)
<br>[[Image:GER.gif|Germany]] Jun 18-21: [[BerliCon]]
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] Jul 2-5: [[Anthrocon]] (PA)
<br>[[Image:POL.gif|Poland]] Jul 9-12: [[Futrzakon]]
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] Jul 24-26: [[Megaplex]] (FL)
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] Aug 14-16: [[Elliott's Summer Celebration]] (FL)
<br>[[Image:GER.gif|Germany]] Aug 26-30: [[Eurofurence]]
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] Sep 4-6: [[Mephit Furmeet]] (TN)
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] Oct 16-18: [[FurFright]] (CT)
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] Nov 20-22: [[Midwest FurFest]] (IL)
<br>
<br>'''2009 TBA:'''
<br>[[Image:SUI.gif|Switzerland]] 2009: [[CH-on]]
<br>[[Image:GER.gif|Germany]] Mar 2009: [[HerbstCon|Die HerbstCon Spring Edition]]
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] May 2009: [[Rocky Mountain Fur Con]] (CO)
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] June 2009: [[Gathering of the Gargoyles]] (IL)
<br>[[Image:CAN.gif|Canada]] Aug/Sep 2009?: [[Feral!|Camp Feral!]] (ON)
<br>[[Image:CAN.gif|Canada]] Aug 2009?: [[BC FurBQ]] (BC)
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] Sept 2009?: [[RainFurrest]] (WA)
<br>[[Image:AUS.gif|Australia]] Sept 2009?: [[FurJAM]] (SYD)
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Utatu

2008-08-08T23:16:16Z

DuncanDaHusky: Reverted edits by 71.125.103.193 (talk) to last version by 76.199.7.233

'''Utatu''' was the largest of the prides on [[The Lion King MUCK]], running from approximately early 1998 to June 21, 2007, ruled by the lion [[Mtunga]]. At its peak it easily boasted over 50 members. Unfortunately, time and dwindling connections reduced the activity in the lands to a small few until the wizards disbanded the pride in 2007.

{{stub}}

[[Category:The Lion King MUCK social groups]]
[[Category:1998 births]]

Lobby

2008-08-08T23:16:12Z

DuncanDaHusky: Reverted edits by 71.125.103.193 (talk) to last version by EarthFurst

'''#lobby''' is an [[IRC]] channel located on [[FurNet (IRC)|FurNet IRC network]]. Its head channel operator is [[Calorath]].

A general chat channel, based on humor and 'keeping it real' #lobby strives to represent all the positive things about this fandom, encouraging that its participants establish good whole relationships with one another. The channel is tolerant of all walks of faith and sexual preferences. It has been noted that disabled furries are encouraged to join this channel as it provides a positive atmosphere for growth and acceptance.

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

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[[Category:Chat rooms]]

Tozier

2008-03-23T15:51:40Z

DuncanDaHusky: +Cat:MFF Staff. Duh.

'''Tozier''' (born October 3, 1984) is a [[Red Panda]] who attended the University of Florida to study Wildlife Ecology and Animal Management.<ref>[http://tozier-wah.livejournal.com/profile tozier_wah - Profile] on LiveJournal.com. Retrieved June 1, 2007.</ref> He currently lives near [[Wikipedia:Chicago, Illinois|Chicago, Illinois]], U.S.A. with his boyfriend, [[Little Wolf]]. Tozier manages the Information Desk at [[Midwest FurFest]].

== References ==
<references/>

== External links ==
* [http://tozier-wah.livejournal.com/ Tozier] on [[LiveJournal]]

{{person-stub}}

[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Midwest FurFest staff]]
[[Category:Red Panda characters]]
[[Category:Illinois]]
[[Category:1984 births]]

Tozier

2008-03-23T15:50:44Z

DuncanDaHusky: Updated state of residency, added convention positon

'''Tozier''' (born October 3, 1984) is a [[Red Panda]] who attended the University of Florida to study Wildlife Ecology and Animal Management.<ref>[http://tozier-wah.livejournal.com/profile tozier_wah - Profile] on LiveJournal.com. Retrieved June 1, 2007.</ref> He currently lives near [[Wikipedia:Chicago, Illinois|Chicago, Illinois]], U.S.A. with his boyfriend, [[Little Wolf]]. Tozier manages the Information Desk at [[Midwest FurFest]].

== References ==
<references/>

== External links ==
* [http://tozier-wah.livejournal.com/ Tozier] on [[LiveJournal]]

{{person-stub}}

[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Red Panda characters]]
[[Category:Illinois]]
[[Category:1984 births]]

Linnaeus

2008-03-23T15:44:28Z

DuncanDaHusky: Updated convention position, fix TSA-Bash link

'''Linnaeus''' ('''Paul Lester''', born July 31, 1969) has been an active member of the [[furry]] community since the mid-1990s. He is involved with the [[Lake Area Furry Friends]] and a native of [[Wikipedia:Chicago, Illinois|Chicago, Illinois]], U.S.A. where he lives and works as a programmer.

Linnaeus was on the organizing committee for the 2000 and 2001 [[TSA-Bash|TSA Bash]]es, ran the furry track at [[Duckon]] 13, was an organizer of the [[LAFF New Years Eve]] parties from 2002 through 2005 and has helped out on [[Artists Alley]] and Publications staff at [[Anthrocon]] in recent years. He is a member of the [[board of directors]] of [[Midwest Furry Fandom, Inc.]]. He served as the [[Hotel Lead|hotel liaison]] for [[Midwest FurFest]] from 2000 through 2005, and was [[convention chairman]] there in 2006 and 2007. He currently serves as [[Registration Department|registration]] director for Midwest FurFest.

==External link==
{{Contributor}}
* [http://www.livejournal.com/users/linnaeus Linnaeus] on [[LiveJournal]]
{{person-stub}}
[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Anthrocon staff]]
[[Category:Midwest FurFest staff]]
[[Category:Programmers]]
[[Category:Illinois]]
[[Category:1969 births]]
[[Category:LAFFurs]]

WikiFur:Colleagues

2008-01-21T18:53:12Z

DuncanDaHusky: Move my name to "Admins who have not made any edits in the past month" list; I've had a couple of people contact me for problem resolution and I have had to send them elsewhere.

'''[[WikiFur]] [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Administrators|administrators]]''' are:
* The founder, [[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]] ([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) - contact via [[WikiFur:IRC|#wikifur chat]], ICQ 33146327 (late evenings/weekends), or [http://furry.wikicities.com/index.php?title=Special:Emailuser&target=GreenReaper private email]

* [[User:EarthFurst|EarthFurst]] ([[User talk:EarthFurst|talk]])
* [[User:Frizzy|Frizzy]] ([[User talk:Frizzy|talk]])
* [[User:Dmuth|Giza]] ([[User talk:Dmuth|talk]]) - Contact Info: AIM: ''Dmuth At Home'', Google Talk: ''doug.muth AT gmail.com'', FurryMUCK: ''Giza''
* [[User:Higgs Raccoon|Higgs Raccoon]] ([[User talk:Higgs Raccoon|talk]])
* [[User:JSharp|JSharp]] ([[User talk:JSharp|talk]]) (Previously known as [[User:DeVandalizer|DeVandalizer]])
* [[User:KendricksRedtail|Kendricks Redtail]] ([[User talk:KendricksRedtail|talk]]) - Contact Info: AIM: ''kaenraelin'', email link on user page
* [[User:Markus|Markus]] ([[User talk:Markus|talk]])
* [[User:Mwalimu|Mwalimu]] ([[User talk:Mwalimu|talk]])
* [[User:Osfer|Osfer]] ([[User talk:Osfer|talk]])
* [[User:Rat|Rat]] ([[User talk:Rat|talk]]) - AIM: RainRattie
* [[User:Sebkha|Sebkha]] ([[User talk:Sebkha|talk]])
* [[User:Sine|Sine]] ([[User talk:Sine|talk]])
* [[User:SpazKitty|Spaz Kitty]] ([[User talk:Spaz Kitty|talk]]) - contact via AIM (The Spaz Kitty), or [http://furry.wikicities.com/index.php?title=Special:Emailuser&target=SpazKitty private email]
* [[User:Spirou|Spirou]] ([[User talk:Spirou|talk]])
* [[User:Unci|unci]] ([[User talk:Unci|talk]]) - e-mail ''unci at unci.de'', icq 11606873, occasionally on [[Furnet]], frequently on [[Furscape]] and [[FurryMUCK]]
* [[User:Wesha|Wesha]] ([[User talk:Wesha|talk]])

==Admins who have not made any edits in the past month==

Admins who, for [[real life|some reason or another]], have not made any recent edits on this wiki.

* [[User:CarlFox|Carl Fox]] ([[User talk:CarlFox|talk]]) - contact via [http://furry.wikicities.com/index.php?title=Special:Emailuser&target=CarlFox private email]
* [[User:DuncanDaHusky|Duncan Da Husky]] ([[User talk:DuncanDaHusky|talk]])
* [[User:MelSkunk|MelSkunk]] ([[User talk:MelSkunk|talk]])
* [[User:MKerris|MKerris]] ([[User talk:MKerris|talk]])
* [[User:Nidonocu|Nidonocu]] ([[User talk:Nidonocu|talk]]) - AIM: ''Nidonocu''
* [[User:Siege|Siege]] ([[User talk:Siege|talk]])
* [[User:Simba B|Simba B]] ([[User talk:Simba B|talk]])
* [[User:Verix|Verix]] ([[User talk:Verix|talk]])

== Note ==
Note that "administrator" is a bit of a misnomer - the people listed above are simply users that have fewer limitations on what they can do, in order to make it easier for them to edit WikiFur, and to enforce community-agreed [[WikiFur:Policies and guidelines|policies]].

'''You''' are expected to make many decisions normally reserved to administrators, including collectively deciding exactly what these policies should be. If in doubt, do what you think is right and leave a note on the discussion page, making sure to write a descriptive edit summary.

On the other hand, if you really do not know how to proceed, don't know how to do something, have a personal conflict which you can't resolve, or need a whole page protected or deleted, you should contact an administrator. Typically the best way to do this is their user talk (discussion) pages. Check [[Special:Recentchanges|recent changes]] to see who's around - failing that, [[User:GreenReaper|talk to GreenReaper]]. If it's a critical matter and there's nobody there, you could also try [[Wikifur:IRC|Wikifur chat]].

Wikia staff and janitors, including [[Uncyclopedia:User:Dawg|Dawg]], [[User:Angela|Angela]], [[User:Mindspillage|Mindspillage]], [[User:Sannse|Sannse]], [[w:User:Jasonr|Jasonr]], and [[User:Splarka|Splarka]], have administrative powers. In addition, [[User:Ingreditur|Ingreditur]], [[User:Phroziac|Phroziac]], and [[User:Kelly Martin|Kelly Martin]] also have administrative powers to assist during rushes of vandalism similar to that caused by [[Something Awful]].

== See also ==

* Wikipedia pages on [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Administrators|administrators]] and their [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Administrators' how-to guide|administrators' how-to guide]]
* [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:What adminship is not|What adminship is not]] on Wikipedia
* [[Special:Log|Logs of admin actions]] (as well as other activities)
* Meta pages on [[m:Help:Patrolled_edit|patrolled edits]]. WikiFur currently employs patrolled edits for administrators only.

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Darcy Sowers

2007-11-29T04:12:22Z

DuncanDaHusky: +GoH at MFF 2008

'''Darc''' ('''Darcy Sowers''') and [[Gyrfalcon|Matt (Gyrfalcon) Sowers]] created the [[webcomic]] ''[[Code Name: Hunter]]''. They will be [[Guest of honor|guests of honor]] at [[Midwest FurFest 2008]].

{{Contributor}}

{{person-stub}}

[[Category:People]][[Category:Midwest FurFest guests of honor]]

Lucky the Evil Dog

2007-11-29T04:10:34Z

DuncanDaHusky: +GoH at MFF 2008

[[Image:AC 2007 Lucky the Evil Dog.JPG|right|thumb|120px|Lucky the Evil Dog at [[Anthrocon 2007]].]]'''Lucky the Evil Dog''' (born 1975) is a [[fursuiter]] from Illinois, U.S.A. His fursuits are a red [[dog]] and Ooga Chaka, a "Purple Furry Eater". Lucky will be a [[guest of honor]] at [[Midwest FurFest 2008]].

==External links==
* [http://luckytheevildog.livejournal.com/ Lucky the Evil Dog] on [[LiveJournal]]

{{person-stub}}
[[Category:People]][[Category:Fursuiters]][[Category:Midwest FurFest guests of honor]]
[[Category:Dog characters]]
[[Category:Illinois]]

File:Westin Chicago North Shore Exterior.jpg

2007-11-28T03:58:48Z

DuncanDaHusky: The exterior of the Westin Chicago North Shore in Wheeling, Illinois, the home of Midwest FurFest 2008.

== Summary ==
The exterior of the Westin Chicago North Shore in Wheeling, Illinois, the home of [[Midwest FurFest 2008]].
== Licensing ==
{{GPL}}

Midwest FurFest 2008

2007-11-26T21:25:15Z

DuncanDaHusky: Fix a couple of names, clarify the contract terms a bit, add when third GoH will be announced.

{{Midwest FurFest}}
'''Midwest FurFest 2008''' is a [[convention]] to be held 21-23 November at the [http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1724 Westin Chicago North Shore] in [[Wikipedia:Wheeling, Illinois|Wheeling, Illinois]]. The theme for this convention will be ''North to Alaska''. The new [[convention chairman]] will be [[Duncan da Husky]].<ref>''[http://www.breuckman.com/pipermail/mff-announce/2007-July/000015.html MFF Board Meeting Minutes: 7/22/07]'' - MFF-announce mailing list</ref>

[[Guest of honor|Guests of honor]] that have already been announced are fursuit performer [[Lucky the Dog]], and [[Darc]] and [[Gyrfalcon|Matt Sowers]], artist and writer respectively of [[Code Name: Hunter]]. Another guest of honor will be announced in early 2008.

The date and the location of the convention were reserved for the [[closing ceremonies]] of [[Midwest FurFest 2007]].<ref>''[http://duncandahusky.livejournal.com/331560.html It's That Time of Year]'' - {{lj-user|duncandahusky}} (23 October 2007)</ref>, where it was announced by a video created by [[Cheetah (FurryMUCK)|Cheetah]] that the convention would be moving to a new venue, as function space at the Hyatt Regency Woodfield was limited, attendance had grown rapidly,<ref>''[http://duncandahusky.livejournal.com/282536.html?thread=1211048 2006 Midwest FurFest Registration Report]'' - {{lj-user|duncandahusky}} (17 December 2006)</ref> and the main hotel and its overflow were getting [[News:MFF board plans more rooms for 2007|tight on rooms]].<ref>''[http://community.livejournal.com/midwest_furfest/105235.html Rooms available at the Amerisuites!]'' - [[Takaza]], {{lj-comm|midwest_furfest}} (8 September 2007)</ref>

The new location is approximately 15 miles from the old venue. It has significantly more function space, although not many more rooms.<ref>''[http://community.livejournal.com/midwest_furfest/131903.html MFF '08 Preview]'' - [[Sabot L'ours]], {{lj-comm|midwest_furfest}} (22 November 2007)</ref> The dates and room rates are locked in for three years, although both the convention or hotel have the option to cancel the contract each year.<ref>''[http://community.livejournal.com/midwest_furfest/122783.html?thread=538015#t538015 MFF08]'' - comment by Duncan da Husky, {{lj-comm|midwest_furfest}} (20 November 2007)</ref>

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== References ==
<references />

[[Category:Conventions]][[Category:Illinois]][[Category:2008 events]]

File talk:GRMFF2007RegistrationStaff.jpg

2007-11-26T12:29:43Z

DuncanDaHusky: Silly caption + identification

Forgive me, but it must be said: "We three queens of FurFest are, bearing badges we call your name..." :-) From left to right, this is [[Osiris]], [[Woody]], and [[Bullet]]. ----[[User:DuncanDaHusky|DuncanDaHusky]]<sup>([[User talk:DuncanDaHusky|talk]])</sup> 12:29, 26 November 2007 (UTC)

File:GRMFF2007ZorinLeftoverBiscuits.jpg

2007-11-26T12:26:18Z

DuncanDaHusky: s/Zorin/Sorien

== Summary ==
[[Sorien]] distributes leftover biscuits from his tea party at [[Midwest FurFest 2007]] (several more were later sold at the [[charity auction]]).
[[Category:Midwest FurFest 2007 photographs]]
== Licensing ==
{{Cc-by-sa-3.0-and-GFDL}}

Sky Oxford

2007-07-23T13:15:26Z

DuncanDaHusky: Cat change; while originally from Mississippi, subject now resides in Bellingham, Washington

'''Sky Oxford''' (also '''Sky Rigdon''') is an [[artist]] and [[writer]] from [[Wikipedia:Biloxi, Mississippi|Biloxi, Mississippi]] known for his contributions to ''[[Tales of the Tai-Pan Universe]]'' and his large-format digital prints. He has also lived in [[wikipedia:Ocean Springs, Mississippi|Ocean Springs, MS]] and various cities in Washington State: most recently in [[Wikipedia:Bellingham, Washington|Bellingham]] where he lives with his wife, [[Judy Oxford]], and two cats: Beesh and Scooter.

Though he enjoys working in watercolors and digital media, Sky's favorite tools are pen and ink, so most of his furry art is produced in black and white with crosshatching, stippling, and other texturing techniques used to provide depth and lighting effects. At a young age, Sky was impressed by the ink art of [[Wikipedia:Aubrey Beardsley|Aubrey Beardsley]], and began drawing furries in a similar mode; he also enjoys drawing in the [[Wikipedia:Ukiyo-e|Ukiyo-e]] style. Among his early furry influences are the two movies ''[[The Secret of NIMH]]'' and [[Disney]]'s ''[[Robin Hood]]''. Sky also likes the writing of [[Chuck Melville]] (the ''[[Felicia]]'' novels in particular), ''[[Blacksad]]'', and [[Vicky Wyman]]'s ''[[Xanadu]]'' series. From time to time he has attempted to adopt either a [[snow leopard]] or an [[otter]] as his [[fursona]], but has always given it up as unprofitable, often calling himself a "fringer" in the fandom.

Some of Sky's other interests include Orientalism, Buddhist art, the occult, and advertising art from the 1900s to the 1940s, but above all Sky loves music and incorporates it into nearly every aspect of his life. Sky has taken a few art classes but learned most of his skill from years of practice and from other artists (notably, [[Anthony Waters]]). Sky's art has not, traditionally, sold very well at [[convention]]s, but he is not bothered by this because he views his [[furry artwork]] as a hobby he indulges for his personal enrichment, not the money. Sky pays the bills by working as an illustrator in [[Wikipedia:La Conner, Washington|La Conner, Washington]], but hopes one day to open his own art supply store.

He regularly attends [[Wikipedia:Norwescon|Norwescon]].

== External links ==
{{Contributor|Skyoxford}}
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/fatpanda/ Fat Panda at Fur Affinity] - Sky Oxford's Web page

[[Category:People]][[Category:Artists]][[Category:Writers]][[Category:Washington]]

User:DuncanDaHusky

2007-07-03T14:18:35Z

DuncanDaHusky: +{{InactiveUser}} - Gone for a week for Anthrocon!

{{InactiveUser}}
{{supporter}}

== Contact Information ==
'''The best way to contact me is [[Special:Emailuser/DuncanDaHusky|by e-mail]]; that account is monitored around the clock. I can also be reached at:
*DuncHusky on FurryMuck (rarely, and only on evenings and weekends, Central Time)
*DuncanHusky on AIM
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Talk:Feasox

2007-06-30T16:50:27Z

DuncanDaHusky: /* Status update (June 29th 2007) */ I agree with SpazKitty

While clearly someone put a lot of effort into this, it doesn't strike me as a useful article. Perhaps it should be moved to user space. -- [[User:Sine|Sine]] 19:37, 21 June 2006 (UTC)

:I would very much tend to agree. It certainly should be deleted from the main namespace. ----[[User:DuncanDaHusky|DuncanDaHusky]]<sup>([[User talk:DuncanDaHusky|talk]])</sup> 11:45, 22 June 2006 (UTC)

Didn't this get moved to use space some while back? It doesn't strike me as an appropriate article. -- [[User:Sine|Sine]] 06:46, 9 June 2007 (UTC)
:Agree. If it stays, it needs to be very much cleaned up and trimmed down. [[User:SpazKitty|Spaz Kitty]] 06:49, 9 June 2007 (UTC)

== Status update (June 29th 2007) ==

Updating the entry's appropriateness status. Keep on the "appropriate" queue?, Merge?, Delete? [[User:Spirou|Spirou]] 17:15, 28 June 2007 (UTC)
:I vote for a move to user space, cutting down to bare basics (the politics sections and stuff are unneccessary), or deleting altogether if this species isn't popular enough (like Folfs are, for example) to warrant having its own article. [[User:SpazKitty|Spaz Kitty]] 16:15, 30 June 2007 (UTC)
:I agree with SpazKitty's comments. I'm at a loss as to why it was moved out of userspace to begin with.----[[User:DuncanDaHusky|DuncanDaHusky]]<sup>([[User talk:DuncanDaHusky|talk]])</sup> 16:50, 30 June 2007 (UTC)

Dun Lady's Jess

2007-06-30T13:34:56Z

DuncanDaHusky: +info on trilogy and prequel

'''''Dun Lady's Jess''''' is a the first book in [[Wikipedia:Doranna Durgin|Doranna Durgin's]] Changespell Saga trilogy. It was published in paperback by [[Wikipedia:Baen Books|Baen Books]] in August 1994 with the ISBN 0671876171. It tells of a courier rider and his horse, flung from their magical world into our own, and separated. The magic also changed the horse - Jess - who must come to terms with her new, strange human shape, while trying to reunite with her beloved rider, and remain safe.

''[[Changespell]]'' (1997) is the second book in the trilogy, followed by ''[[Changespell Legacy]]'' (2002). Durgin has also written a prequel to the series, [[Barrenlands]] (1998).

== External links ==

* [http://www.doranna.net/b.jess.html Doranna Durgin Backlist: Dun Lady's Jess]

[[Category:Novels]]
[[Category:Horse characters]]
[[Category:1994 births]]

Changespell

2007-06-30T13:27:27Z

DuncanDaHusky: +Wikipedia links, minor spellchecking

[[Wikipedia:Doranna Durgin|Doranna Durgin's]] fantasy novel '''''Changespell''''', the sequel to ''[[Dun Lady's Jess]]'', was published in paperback by [[Wikipedia:Baen Books|Baen Books]] in February 1997, with the ISBN 0671877658. Back in her home, magical world, Jess uses spellstones and her own will to change between human and horse form, and must come to terms with her own feelings, particularly those towards her rider.

''[[Changespell Legacy]]'' (2002) is the third book in this series.

== External links ==

* [http://www.doranna.net/b.changespell.html Doranna Durgin Backlist: Changespell]

[[Category:Novels]]
[[Category:1997 births]]

Wanderer Wolf

2007-06-30T13:24:00Z

DuncanDaHusky: +wikify, -fluff

'''Wanderer Wolf''' (also known as '''Wanderer Werewolf''') is a [[furry]] actor, singer and author. A member of the [[Transformation Story Archive]] Mailing List and the [[Riverside Players]], he is known for his [[Wikipedia:Pun|puns]].

== Real Life ==

Wanderer's real self lives in [[Wikipedia:Forney, Texas|Forney, Texas]], and is between jobs.

[[Category:People]]

Talk:DiveFox

2007-06-29T12:59:03Z

DuncanDaHusky: Reason for Dubious tag

Wow, this one needs a lot of work to bring it into line. I'm not saying a whitewash is necessary, but could we at least make an attempt at NPOV? ----[[User:DuncanDaHusky|DuncanDaHusky]]<sup>([[User talk:DuncanDaHusky|talk]])</sup> 14:23, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

== Hatchet job ==

This article is a major character assassination piece. This does not read like a person's entry, more like a libelfest.

The article should be split into "Divefox" (the person,) "Divefox and the Judge Mathis show" entries, really, to be fair. Insinuation is so high, and reference is so lacking, it's bordering on illegal (major linkage needed,... Anybody at AC can confirm the banning?.)

Jeez H,... could the initial have been more "subtle" on the POV angle >.< Still needs major work. Any other thoughts [[User:Spirou|Spirou]] 15:12, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

: Around five years ago, the people Dive "stole" from continually spammed the OhioFur and ARF mailing lists with anti-Divefox "warnings". They gave him credit card access, room and board, and then complained when he never paid them back. In other words, they allowed someone to take advantage of them, and still haven't gotten over it.

: Loaning people money or property is always a risk. Furries seem to think that everyone they meet should be as trustworthy as a saint, and it baffles me. I don't think that legal accusations should be a part of WikiFur, but then there's the whole [[Sibe]] page thing (though it at least has references to actual crimes). --[[User:Trickster Wolf|Trickster Wolf]] 15:15, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

: Yes, I can confirm that he was banned from Anthrocon in 2001. --[[User:Dmuth|Douglas Muth]] 16:18, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

The confirmation from the convention is a fine reference.

But do second-hand posts from the Livejournal community "truthaboutdive", set up ''specifically'' for the purpose of defaming DiveFox (who has no criminal record, to my knowledge), baselessly accusing him of being a '''child molester''' and a '''stalker''', count as "references"?

People may get the mistaken impression that I want to defend DiveFox. I don't. I don't know him well, and I don't care to. I'm simply troubled by the way that WikiFur is being used as a vehicle to attack unpopular furries by spreading rumors, gossip, and personal information in a public forum. At some point, speculating about someone's fetishes isn't appropriate for the biography of a still-living person.

Trickster

--[[User:Trickster Wolf|Trickster Wolf]] 05:58, 21 December 2006 (UTC)

: Actually, the purpose of that group is for people to share real life experiences with him. If you think he is being defamed, please bring the offending posts to the attention of the group owner, and he'll remove them, along with the individual who posted them.

: While perhaps the part of [http://community.livejournal.com/truthaboutdive/1953.html this post] which calls him a pedophile is a bit inappropriate, the rest of that post looks like a first account of the poster's experience with Divefox, which I believe is a proper reference.

: I also disagree with the assertion that we are "spreading rumors". Spreading rumors would amount to putting up articles that have no sources. That's part of the reason why I have gone to the time and trouble to dig up sources for this article, and either remove or flag statements which are unsourced. --[[User:Dmuth|Douglas Muth]] 17:53, 21 December 2006 (UTC)

:They should be used as references ''for these people's opinions'', without necessarily implying that what they say is the truth (if there is a generally accepted fact then I guess this might change, but any counter-arguments should be stated). It should be made clear who is saying what, especially if there is controversy over the facts. This should probably look similar to pages like [[FoxWolfie Galen]] and [[Bart Bervoets]]. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]<sup>([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]])</sup> 20:15, 21 December 2006 (UTC)

::And yet, other people's "opinions" don't turn up in the biographies of popular furries, such as (just for an extreme example) Dr. Conway, even when public knowledge in the fandom includes many things that are selectively unlisted in the bio. Artist's pseudonyms, alts, and real names rarely appear in bios in cases where an artist would clearly object to their loss of anonymity. I suppose it's possible that popular furries' bios simply haven't been vandalized by rumor posts, but if there is a safeguard, it seems to be applied selectively.

::It's easy to put, "Some people accuse this person of <blank>," in a bio. It's also libel if you suggest it might be true in print when it isn't confirmed and could damage someone's reputation. This is why Wikipedia keeps a strict list of standards on living biographies that absolutely forbid rumor and accusations to surface. There's no mention of the gerbil rumor on Richard Gere's biography (though there is a link to it on externals, to the Snopes site disconfirming it), and no mention of Jamie Lee Curtis's suspected XY chromosome status on hers. Those issues get discussed on the talk page; they aren't allowed on the bio, because they're not confirmed by an authority source.

::In any event, accusing someone of being a pedophile, even by adding the ubiquitous Wikipedia "Some people say..." before it, is about the most serious charge you can make of someone socially. A more NPOV way of doing it would be to say, "DiveFox was reportedly involved in an incident where he accompanied a minor runaway across state lines on a public bus. Law enforcement authorities later determined that no crime was committed, and no charges were filed." That's a lot better (and far more accurate) than, "Some say DiveFox is a pedophile."

::Trickster --[[User:Trickster Wolf|Trickster Wolf]] 05:19, 22 December 2006 (UTC)

:::Right, it is easy to say "some people", which is why it shouldn't be used. Conversely, I still don't see the problem with saying "person X says this", which is what I meant when I said "those people's opinions", and why I specified "who says what" needed to be included. It's then easy for people to say "do I really give a damn about what person X thinks?" I'm guessing for every one person who doesn't like Dr. Conway, there are five or ten others who would be more than glad to disagree. Can DiveFox say the same? --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]<sup>([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]])</sup> 06:57, 22 December 2006 (UTC)

::::I don't know what people actually believe. I doubt that many people with opinions about specific furries (such as those with opinions on Dr. Conway) actually know them on a personal level well enough to make such claims. That's the problem with infamy. The fact that you seem to be defending the idea that popularity = truth is a restatement of my original problem.

::::I don't like using WikiFur as a gossip column for popular rumours about someone's sexual proclivities, mental health, family problems, or other deeply personal information; regardless as to how many furs are jumping on the rumor bandwagon or how unpopular the person is. I find it distasteful, and it may be libelous enough to get the site shut down, were anyone to actually pay money for a good lawyer. I think pages should limit themselves to issues of public record, not hearsay or innuendo. These are just my opinions, but unlike my typical soapboxing I actually feel pretty strongly about this. I've had bad experiences with reputation and furry and furry-haters in the past, more so than most furries. I may be "popular" enough to be extended more courtesies than someone like Sibe, but you never know how long something like that will last. I want to be part of a community where I can feel safe and know I have some control over how much information I share about myself. Furry is '''notoriously''' bad at discretion.

::::Trickster --[[User:Trickster Wolf|Trickster Wolf]] 20:23, 23 December 2006 (UTC)

::::: So what consitutes public record? LiveJournal entries look pretty public to me.
::::: On the subject of libel, if we were posting rumors and opinions about people, THEN we might be on the hook for libel. However, that's not what we're doing. We are citing other sources which have made those accusations and merely reporting on that. We are, in essence, a publisher who is reporting on what others are saying. Not unlike a real world encyclopedia or newspaper.
::::: This is the same reason why newspapers all over the world were not sued by Michael Jackson when they reported on the sex abuse allegations against him. The newspapers were not making that accusation, rather they were reporting on the fact that another individual did. --[[User:Dmuth|Douglas Muth]] 21:53, 23 December 2006 (UTC)

:::::Popularity is not truth. But there are usually good reasons for that popularity. Conversely, if a person is infamous, there is usually a reason for that, too. Truth trumps any amount of public opinion, if you can provide proof. If you cannot, then all you can state is attributed opinions, or nothing. We have decided in some cases that it is better to state something rather than nothing, on the basis that some information is usually better than no information.

:::::We '''do''' appreciate that such information can be misleading . . . but in general, I like to think WikiFur actually does far better than most sources of information, and can in fact help reduce the amount of drama out there by laying out the statements of each party side by side in an attempt to represent them both fairly. [http://community.livejournal.com/artists_beware/90313.html?thread=1638089#t1638089 People notice] when we succeed. This is rarely done elsewhere, since the only people who tend to write about a person are that person (or their supporters), or their detractors. Either can start an article on WikiFur, but they don't get sole ownership of it as they would with LiveJournal. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]<sup>([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]])</sup> 03:09, 24 December 2006 (UTC)

==Not a Personal Attack, but simply a Warning==
I, like most people believe in second chances, but Dive has done a lot of really bad things. He is guilty of all that he has been accuse of and much, much more. He has been given every opportunity that a person could be given and multitudes of "Second Chances" with the same repeated outcome every time consistently. I don't see this page as a personal attack, but simply as a warning of what this fur has don and capable of doing and what he '''will do''' again.
I'm not saying that it is up to Wikifur to be judge, jury and executioner. True, the original document was geared a bit dramatically, but was just in it's infancy. Now that it is here and more refined it seems to be serving it's original intention of simply warning others of a potential hazard. Wikifur is a really useful tool and for researching the fandom, it's good points and the bad. If we tear down this page then we are denying future possible victims about this fur. And at that point we might as well tear down the article about Sibe, the Burned Furs, the Rotten Furs, the Baby Furs and anything else controversial.
The current document has been changed quite a bit from it's original version. The original didn't have nearly as much condemning evidence against Dive. There was only the Judge Mathis video and the fact that he had been banned from Anthrocon. This means that apparently other furs have had a problem with Dive. That alone warrens such a page as this. It's not the personal attack of a single fur on another, but a collaboration of several furs who have had similar experiences with a single bad fur.
I for one admire Trickster. Not only is she a good furson, but also open minded. She is also highly intelligent and an excellent debater. The sad fact though is that if 10 people (and trust me, Dive has offended and harmed a hell of a lot more than just 10) says that Dive is a snake then the man is obviously a snake and other people need to be warned before they too are bitten. {{unsigned|65.60.208.189}}

: Actually, the purpose of Wikifur is '''not''' to "warn" people. It is simply to be an encyclopedia of all things furry, which includes both the good and the bad.
: That being said, if you know of any first-hand incidents with this individual (good or bad) that are relavent to the article, I would encourage you to post about them to a blog or website so that we may then use the posts as additional references for this article. Thanks! --[[User:Dmuth|Douglas Muth]] 18:13, 21 December 2006 (UTC)

==Dubious Tag on Malaika Mizaati's allegations==
I added the Dubious tag because there seems to be some concern expressed in the referenced LJ entry comments by those familiar with Dive's behavior that something doesn't sound right in the allegations.----[[User:DuncanDaHusky|DuncanDaHusky]]<sup>([[User talk:DuncanDaHusky|talk]])</sup> 12:59, 29 June 2007 (UTC)

DiveFox

2007-06-29T12:56:47Z

DuncanDaHusky: /* Controversy */ +{{dubious}}, see Talk Page

{{NPOV}}
[[Image:DiveFox.jpg|right|thumb|130px|DivFox on Judge Mathis]]
'''DiveFox''' (also known as '''William Shaw''', '''Jamie Forius''', '''FireBall''', and '''InkPalion''') is a [[furry fan]] best known for his appearance on the reality TV show, [[Wikipedia:Judge_Mathis|Judge Mathis]].

==Show appearance==

Divefox appeared on [[Wikipedia:Judge Mathis|Judge Mathis]] court show when [[Brady]] and [[Cloudtamer]] took him on the show in 2004 for alleged back rent, and for damages to Brady's vehicle, a '97 green [[Wikipedia:Ford Contour|Ford Contour]], which DiveFox wrecked while on a trip to "rescue" a third, underaged, fur. DiveFox counter sued for damage to the hood of his truck, loss of oil, and missing Toshiba Satellite laptop.

During the proceedings the story was told of the car wreck where DiveFox totaled Brady's car, and it was revealed that DiveFox asked a paramedic to retrieve his laptop. It was then that Judge Mathis made a joke which became the now popular catch phrase, "Don't Forget My Internet." <ref>[http://dontforgetit.ytmnd.com/ DON'T FORGET MY INTERNET!] - From ytmnd.com</ref>

==Controversy==

DiveFox has been accused of meeting unsuspecting furs on the internet, befriending them, and convincing them to let him move in with them. Once established within the fur's home, he would allegedly refuse to get a job or pay bills, before moving on. <ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/truthaboutdive/668.html My experiences.] from [[Cloudtamer]] on [[LiveJournal]]</ref> <ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/truthaboutdive/1953.html "Dive is a pedophile!"] from [[Silverlonewolf]] on [[LiveJournal]]</ref>

DiveFox has been accused of relations with minors<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/truthaboutdive/12985.html What Now?] from Evenwoof on [[LiveJournal]]</ref> <ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/truthaboutdive/6218.html OUR SON IS HOME] from [[Sasha Tigress]] on [[LiveJournal]]</ref>, stalking other furs<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/truthaboutdive/6497.html first post and an accaul(sic) happening] from [[devlindreadwood ]] on [[LiveJournal]]</ref>, and physical assault. He was banned from [[Anthrocon]] in 2001 for assaulting another fur.
{{dubious}}
Divefox offers help but in the end doesn't even hold to his promises. Living with him is not safe for anyone. Especially those with medical conditions. In 2007 he overdrew another furs bank account promising to pay it back. That bank account is now closed and there is no money to be found. There was one fur who lived with him that did go to the hospital but dive only valued a place to stay over the fur's life.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/truthaboutdive/53014.html Divefox Issues] from [[Malaika Mizaati]] on [[LiveJournal]]</ref>

==References==
<references />

==External Links==
* [http://xoagray.ao.net/Funny%20videos/Cloud%20and%20Bardy%20vs%20DiveFox%20-%20Five...%20On%20Judge%20Mathis%20med.avi DiveFox on the Judge Mathis show] (67 Mb video)
* [http://www.megaupload.com/?d=N7F26Z8M DiveFox on the Judge Mathis show] (MegaUpload)
* [http://forums.divefox.net/ DiveFox.net] Forums
* [http://community.livejournal.com/truthaboutdive/profile Truthaboutdive] on [[LiveJournal]]

[[Category:People]]

User talk:Verdauga

2007-06-28T13:01:52Z

DuncanDaHusky: Quietly fix typo :-)

Welcome to [[WikiFur]]! Thank you for telling us about yourself. 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 continuing to create your article or any other, 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:KendricksRedtail|Kendricks Redtail]] 10:10, 28 June 2007 (UTC)

==Show Preview==
Hi Verdauga! When you're editing, try to use the "Show Preview" button at the bottom of the edit window, before saving. It keeps the [[Special:Recentchanges|Recent Changes]] list from being clogged with repeated minor edits, which makes it easier for the Admins to watch for vandalism, etc. --[[User:Higgs Raccoon|Higgs Raccoon]] 11:42, 28 June 2007 (UTC)

User talk:195.194.111.2

2007-06-26T12:59:52Z

DuncanDaHusky: Don't do that.

Talk:Fur con

2007-06-24T16:04:43Z

DuncanDaHusky: Fix indentation

I changed the redirect from [[Furry convention]] (which was a double redirect anyway) to [[Further Confusion]] because Furcon (and by extension Fur Con) is a registered trademark of [[Anthropomorphic Arts and Education, Inc.]], the parent nonprofit corporation of Further Confusion.----[[User:DuncanDaHusky|DuncanDaHusky]]<sup>([[User talk:DuncanDaHusky|talk]])</sup> 12:48, 22 June 2007 (UTC)

:Why couldn't this just be a disambig page, instead of a redirect? --[[User:IanKeith|IanKeith]] 19:22, 22 June 2007 (UTC)

:I haven't heard or read "fur con" used that often myself, but others may have had difference experiences. IMHO, usage trumps trademark; if "fur con" is sometimes used by people to mean "furry convention" then it should have a disambig page rather than a redirect to the trademarked usage. --[[User:Mwalimu|mwalimu]] 20:35, 22 June 2007 (UTC)

: I have seen the term used a number of times in which is was NOT referring to Further Confusion: [http://microsoftt.livejournal.com/34464.html] [http://ember-komodog.livejournal.com/8748.html] [http://community.livejournal.com/anthrocon/264919.html?thread=1744855#t1744855] [http://www.pyesetz.furtopia.org/furvey.php] [http://community.livejournal.com/pa_furry/71679.html] [http://www.anthrocon.org/node/530] [http://www.anthrocon.org/node/489] [http://www.anthrocon.org/node/302] [http://p201.ezboard.com/ffursanonymousfrm11.showMessage?topicID=7.topic] [http://jacfu.livejournal.com/2004/09/25/] [http://www.penny-arcade.com/2002/09/27] [http://vakkotaur.livejournal.com/tag/penguicon] [http://kublia.lionking.org/furry/index.html] [http://www.pyesetz.furtopia.org/journal.php/5475.html]
:So yeah... I'd say the term has fallen into the pubic domain by now... --[[User:Dmuth|Douglas Muth]] 04:13, 23 June 2007 (UTC)

:You can't extend trademarks like that. If the [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=78318515 trademark is FURCON], then that is the mark, not a version with a space in it. As noted above, ''fur con'' is a generic phrase, and even if it wasn't it would have been [http://www.registeringatrademark.com/protectable-marketable-trademark.shtml descriptive]. This is probably one reason why AAE doesn't try to enforce it in that manner - the trademark was applied for in 2003, and I think it's safe to say "fur con" was a generic term before then. Trademarking "fur con" would be like trademarking "frosted mini wheats" - you can only do it if you already own the concept almost entirely and can demonstrate others would assume a similar product using that name was your product. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]<sup>([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]])</sup> 04:05, 24 June 2007 (UTC)

::I will admit that the extension of "furcon" to "fur con" was my own interpretation (lest anyone think ill of AAE or anyone else). If that is incorrect, then...well, I'm not surprised. I'm an engineer, not a lawyer :-) I'm not sure I agree 100% on the generic-ness of the term, but that's neither here nor there given the question of extension of the trademark.----[[User:DuncanDaHusky|DuncanDaHusky]]<sup>([[User talk:DuncanDaHusky|talk]])</sup> 16:04, 24 June 2007 (UTC)

Talk:Fur con

2007-06-24T16:04:15Z

DuncanDaHusky: I'll be the first to admit my trademark interpretation may not be up to snuff :-)

I changed the redirect from [[Furry convention]] (which was a double redirect anyway) to [[Further Confusion]] because Furcon (and by extension Fur Con) is a registered trademark of [[Anthropomorphic Arts and Education, Inc.]], the parent nonprofit corporation of Further Confusion.----[[User:DuncanDaHusky|DuncanDaHusky]]<sup>([[User talk:DuncanDaHusky|talk]])</sup> 12:48, 22 June 2007 (UTC)

:Why couldn't this just be a disambig page, instead of a redirect? --[[User:IanKeith|IanKeith]] 19:22, 22 June 2007 (UTC)

:I haven't heard or read "fur con" used that often myself, but others may have had difference experiences. IMHO, usage trumps trademark; if "fur con" is sometimes used by people to mean "furry convention" then it should have a disambig page rather than a redirect to the trademarked usage. --[[User:Mwalimu|mwalimu]] 20:35, 22 June 2007 (UTC)

: I have seen the term used a number of times in which is was NOT referring to Further Confusion: [http://microsoftt.livejournal.com/34464.html] [http://ember-komodog.livejournal.com/8748.html] [http://community.livejournal.com/anthrocon/264919.html?thread=1744855#t1744855] [http://www.pyesetz.furtopia.org/furvey.php] [http://community.livejournal.com/pa_furry/71679.html] [http://www.anthrocon.org/node/530] [http://www.anthrocon.org/node/489] [http://www.anthrocon.org/node/302] [http://p201.ezboard.com/ffursanonymousfrm11.showMessage?topicID=7.topic] [http://jacfu.livejournal.com/2004/09/25/] [http://www.penny-arcade.com/2002/09/27] [http://vakkotaur.livejournal.com/tag/penguicon] [http://kublia.lionking.org/furry/index.html] [http://www.pyesetz.furtopia.org/journal.php/5475.html]
:So yeah... I'd say the term has fallen into the pubic domain by now... --[[User:Dmuth|Douglas Muth]] 04:13, 23 June 2007 (UTC)

:You can't extend trademarks like that. If the [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=78318515 trademark is FURCON], then that is the mark, not a version with a space in it. As noted above, ''fur con'' is a generic phrase, and even if it wasn't it would have been [http://www.registeringatrademark.com/protectable-marketable-trademark.shtml descriptive]. This is probably one reason why AAE doesn't try to enforce it in that manner - the trademark was applied for in 2003, and I think it's safe to say "fur con" was a generic term before then. Trademarking "fur con" would be like trademarking "frosted mini wheats" - you can only do it if you already own the concept almost entirely and can demonstrate others would assume a similar product using that name was your product. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]<sup>([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]])</sup> 04:05, 24 June 2007 (UTC)

:I will admit that the extension of "furcon" to "fur con" was my own interpretation (lest anyone think ill of AAE or anyone else). If that is incorrect, then...well, I'm not surprised. I'm an engineer, not a lawyer :-) I'm not sure I agree 100% on the generic-ness of the term, but that's neither here nor there given the question of extension of the trademark.----[[User:DuncanDaHusky|DuncanDaHusky]]<sup>([[User talk:DuncanDaHusky|talk]])</sup> 16:04, 24 June 2007 (UTC)

Fur con

2007-06-23T12:11:01Z

DuncanDaHusky: OK, fair enough. Converting to a disambiguation for Furry convention/Further Confusion.

'''Did you mean''':

*'''[[Convention|Furry convention]]'''?
*'''[[Further Confusion]]?'''

{{disambig}}

Talk:Estrous cycle

2007-06-22T12:53:07Z

DuncanDaHusky: Explanation of Appropriate tag

Before we go trying to duplicate all of Wikipedia, how is this article better than just pointing to [[Wikipedia:Estrus|Estrus]]?----[[User:DuncanDaHusky|DuncanDaHusky]]<sup>([[User talk:DuncanDaHusky|talk]])</sup> 12:53, 22 June 2007 (UTC)

Estrous cycle

2007-06-22T12:51:21Z

DuncanDaHusky: +{{Appropriate}}; see talk page

{{Appropriate}}
An '''estrus cycle''' is a cycle similar to [[human]] [[wikipedia:menstrual cycle|menstrual cycles]] where [[animal]]s go into "heat" and their reproductive functions peak. Since virtually all real-life animal [[female]]s go through the [[wikipedia:Estrus cycle|estrus cycle]], many female [[furries]] choose to consciously [[roleplay]] such a cycle when engaging in sexual roleplay. A female may roleplay being "in heat" to initiate a sexual roleplay that involves breeding and, in some cases, beginning a pregnancy. There are many female furs, however, that consciously roleplay a humanoid menstrual cycle. Females that do not consciously do either are assumed (a) to use the estrus cycle and simply not be "in heat" or (b) to use the menstrual cycle and be "on the Pill", as actual breeding and pregnancy roleplay are relatively rare.

[[Category:Terms]]

Talk:Fur con

2007-06-22T12:48:07Z

DuncanDaHusky: Explanation of redirect change

Fur con

2007-06-22T12:46:06Z

DuncanDaHusky: Change redirect from Furry Convention to Further Confusion. See talk page for explanation.

#REDIRECT [[Further Confusion]]

Camo: a magical tiger odyssey

2007-06-21T13:05:10Z

DuncanDaHusky: Spelling fixes, remove some blank lines

'''''Camo: a magical tiger odyssey''''' is a graphic novel-in-progress currently being created by Brent M. Parker, a.k.a. [[Animagusurreal]]. Anthropomorphisization is about on the level of [[The Lion King]] - the characters are sentient, but are quadrupeds, live in the wild, and do not wear clothes or use technology. Early pages are available for viewing on his website.

== Premise ==
Camo is a middle-aged tiger living on an island in a river in the Indian jungle with his three nearly-grown cubs, whom - contrary to general male tiger behavior - he has raised. He constantly wards off invasions of his territory by rival tigers - including his ambitious young Neighbor - with nothing more than his calm, confident presence.

Camo's only son, Young Camo ("Y.C.") is a rare white tiger, which makes it more difficult for him to blend into his surroundings. Camo insists that the happy-go-lucky Y.C. toughen up in order to compensate for this disadvantage, and the discussion escalates into an argument, and then a fight.

As Camo is about to pounce on Y.C., the younger tiger reflexively uses his hitherto-undiscovered magical powers to send his father to Siberia.

Y.C. embarks upon a quest to find his father, master his powers...and perhaps discover his own territory on the way.

Meanwhile, Camo must learn how to survive in someone else's territory.

== External links ==

* [http://www.geocities.com/animagusurreal/Fiction.htm/ Animagusurreal's "Fiction" page, featuring pages from "Camo"]

[[Category:Comics]]