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NONSTOP WORLD

2021-11-08T05:40:40Z

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{{Infobox convention
|name = NONSTOP WORLD
|logo = [[File:Nonstopworldbanner.png|250px]]
|subject = Furry, [[Online furry convention|Online]], Minecraft
|location = Discord, [[W:Minecraft|Minecraft]]
|url = https://www.nonstop.world/ (inactive)
|status = Ongoing
|first =
April 6-7, 2019
|final =
|organizer =
|charity = NAACP, and COVID-19 relief
|resources =
}}

NONSTOP WORLD is an [[online furry convention]] hosted on a multiplayer [[W:Minecraft|Minecraft]] server that began on April 6, 2019. Its goal is to provide a never-ending convention, since the server is online 24/7.

==NONSTOP WORLD 2==
NONSTOP WORLD hosted its second iteration on July 18-19, 2020. The theme for this convention was "The Howlympics". This year had a larger surge of users due to the [[COVID-19]] pandemic and popularity of [[online furry convention]]s. The world was hosted on Minecraft Java version 1.16. There was no registration fee, but attendees could optionally purchase a $5 VIP status, which contributed to [[w:NAACP|NAACP]], and [[COVID-19]] relief charities; it would allow them to access special world areas. There were vendors, DJs, and an interactive art showcase held within the world.

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Megaplex

2021-08-10T03:25:44Z

Skippyfox: 2021 parade numbers

{{Infobox convention
| name = Megaplex
| logo = [[File:Megaplex_Logo.jpg|200px]]
| caption = Megaplex logo
| subject = Furry
| location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[wikipedia:Florida|Florida]], [[wikipedia:United States|United States]]}}
| url = https://www.megaplexcon.org/
| status = Ongoing
| first = 8-10 March 2002
| final =
| organizer = Florida United Furry Fandom, Inc. a 501(c)(3) charity (Previously Pawpet Live Experiences, Inc.)
| charity = [https://megaplexcon.org/help/charity/ The CARE Foundation]
| resources = {{con resources}}
}}
'''Megaplex''' is a furry [[convention]] first held in March 2002 as '''[[Pawpet]] Megaplex'''. The latest edition, [[Megaplex XVIII]], was held August 9-11, 2019 in [[Wikipedia:Orlando, Florida|Orlando]], [[Wikipedia:Florida|Florida]]. The convention's slogan is ''Florida Sun, Furry Fun''.

Megaplex's stated goal is to provide "a celebration of interactive arts and performance, with a primary focus on [[anthropomorphic]]s and fantasy".<ref>[http://www.megaplexcon.org/about About Megaplex] (22 September 2010)</ref> Programming has focused on [[fursuit]]ing, [[puppet]]ry, improvisation, and other types of performance.

Megaplex has featured musical performances by [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]], [http://www.42five.com/ 4:2:Five], [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]], [[Fox Amoore]] and [[Rhubarb the Bear]], stage performances including musicals [[Julie Bunny Must Die!]] and [[Fosgate: Ferret Loan Officer]], and out-of-fandom honored guests including [[Wikipedia:Trace Beaulieu|Trace Beaulieu]], [[Wikipedia:Paul Zaloom|Paul Zaloom]] and [[Wikipedia:Noel MacNeal|Noel MacNeal]].

A variety of factors<ref name="candidcomments">''[http://community.livejournal.com/megaplex/24878.html Some Candid Comments on Megaplex, from the Chair]'' - [[Carl Fox]], {{lj-comm|megaplex}} (24 December 2006)</ref><ref>''[http://community.livejournal.com/megaplex/35393.html Goodbye, 2007...Hello, 2008!]'' - [[Carl Fox]], {{lj-comm|megaplex}} (7 March 2007)</ref> had caused Megaplex's attendance to fluctuate in its first decade, though it has been steadily increasing since 2010. The 2019 event had 3,617 in attendance, the highest to date.

== Early History ==
{{Megaplex}}
'''Pawpet Megaplex''' came into being as a replacement for [[Furry Spring Break]], which was held in 2001. Furry Spring Break was unable to secure hotel space for a second convention in 2002, and folded. In its stead, Pawpet Live Experiences, Inc. was formed and on short notice held the first Pawpet Megaplex at the Ramada Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The convention supported the animal rescue C.A.R.E. Foundation, featuring a live animal presentation. The convention has continued to support the same charity each year.

The convention moved to the movie-themed Sheraton Studio City Resort for its second and third years, closer to [http://www.universalorlando.com/ Universal Studios Florida]. In 2003 the convention had its first [[guest of honor]], [[SueDeer|Susan Rankin]], and first of many musical guests, a capella group [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]]. In 2004 Megaplex officially dropped the "Pawpet" from the name. '''Megaplex 3''' was the first year to make heavy use of the convention theme ("[[Wikipedia:MP3|MP3]]", derived from the abbreviation of the convention name) with posters and hallway decor.

The convention upgraded to larger quarters at the Sheraton World Resort, right next door to the [http://www.seaworld.com/ SeaWorld Orlando] theme park, from 2005 to 2006, continuing to introduce new traditions such as a Saturday Night "Rocky Horror Picture Show" viewing complete with staff members as cast members.

== The Jacksonville Years ==
Due to rising hotel costs in Orlando, Megaplex was forced to move in 2007 and chose the Wyndham Jacksonville Riverfront in Jacksonville, Florida where they remained through 2008. During this time Megaplex saw a drop in attendance which was expected due to the move.

== The Return to Orlando ==
Returning to the Orlando area, Megaplex was held at the Worldgate Resort in Kissimmee, Florida from 2009 to 2012, a short distance from [[Wikipedia:Walt Disney World|Walt Disney World]]'s main gate. The convention was rescheduled from March to late July to achieve better costs and hotel rates, and to help space the event out from the growing [[Furry Weekend Atlanta|FWA]]. The con expanded its meeting space to include a larger Dealer's Den, an Artist Alley, and lounge area dubbed "The Lair."

From 2013 to 2015 Megaplex returned to Orlando proper and expanded into larger meeting space at the Marriott Orlando Airport hotel. The convention has increased its focus on quality main events and immersive theming. At the end of [[Megaplex XIV]] it was announced that the convention would be moving in 2016 to the Embassy Suites - Lake Buena Vista South in Kissimmee to accommodate the convention's growth.

After only 1 year Megaplex had outgrown the Embassy Suites - Lake Buena Vista South and at closing ceremonies of [[Megaplex XV]] announced that it would be moving to the Seaworld DoubleTree in Orlando, FL for [[Megaplex XVI]]. Megaplex had previously been held at this property for [[Megaplex 4]] and [[Megaplex 5]] when it was the Sheraton World Resort.

Megaplex remained at the Seaworld DoubleTree in Orlando, FL for [[Megaplex XVI]] and [[Megaplex XVII]]. While the new space was completed for use during the second year Megaplex's growth made it difficult to hold a 3rd year at this venue. It was announced at the end of [[Megaplex XVII]] that Megaplex would be moving to the Caribe Royale in Orlando, FL.

== Going Nonprofit==
It was announced that Megaplex would be seeking 501(c)(3) status under the newly setup corporation Florida United Furry Fandom Inc. (FLUFF Inc.) at the end of closing ceremonies of [[Megaplex XVII]]. The new corporation was setup and all assets were transferred to the new Florida Nonprofit corporation. On May 18th, 2019 FLUFF Inc. received notice from the IRS that their 501(c)(3) status was approved.

== Innovations ==
Megaplex has introduced many ideas to augment the convention's programming and atmosphere:

* Pre-registered attendees can provide a personal avatar to appear on their convention badge.
* Megaplex was the first furry convention to introduce a convention fursuit mascot, Pounce the Panther, in 2008.
* Starting in 2012, Megaplex has created a commemorative poster celebrating each year's convention. One copy of the poster is offered for sale at the convention's charity auction.
* Collectible glassware is given to all attendees.<ref>https://twitter.com/TheDanteOxalis/status/441613535224008705 Twitter photo of a Megaplex mug found at a Goodwill store</ref>
* Megaplex offers high dollar member levels above supersponsors, Megasponsor and Gigasponsor. Both receive all the perks of a Supersponsor level, plus special unique gifts each year such as engraved pocketwatches.
* Game show concepts have been introduced such as "Fursuit Deal or Big Deal," partly mirroring ''[[Wikipedia:Deal or No Deal|Deal or No Deal]]'', with fursuiters instead of models.
* The convention's main events have been streamed live online since 2005.
* An exclusive hospitality lounge with hot meals is provided to sponsor and higher level attendees.
* The convention has donated "con badge number 1" for the following year in the charity auction since 2010. This badge number is usually reserved for convention chairman. The auctioning of badge number 1 raised over $300 for charity in 2010.
* Hall prizes called "Achievements" are awarded to attendees who accomplish them at any point during the convention. Most achievements are typically kept secret until the time they are rewarded.
* Megaplex archives all of its past con books, artwork, badge imagery, photos and videos on-line, available for all individuals to view on its web site.

== Staff and organization ==
Florida United Furry Fandom, Inc. (FLUFF) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation <ref>''[http://search.sunbiz.org/Inquiry/CorporationSearch/SearchResultDetail?inquirytype=EntityName&directionType=Initial&searchNameOrder=FLORIDAUNITEDFURRYFANDOM%20N180000053410&aggregateId=domnp-n18000005341-1684e99f-170e-4856-a92b-e6b8d4fde360&searchTerm=Florida%20United%20Furry%20Fandom&listNameOrder=FLORIDAUNITEDFURRYFANDOM%20N180000053410]'' - Florida Department of State</ref>. Fluff was preceded by
Pawpet Live Experiences, Inc. (PLEx), a class C for-profit corporation which operated out of the State of Florida. PLEx, Inc. was incorporated in January 2002, a mere two months before putting on Pawpet Megaplex 1, and went the faster route of incorporating under the less stringent for-profit statutes.

FLUFF, Inc.'s current president is [[Yappy Slyfox|Randy "Yappy" Fox]], and the vice president is [[Hino|Erik "Hino" Johansen]]. The role of [[convention chairman]] is currently held by [[Scooby|Paul "Scooby" Hahn]].

As of 2019 the Board members are:<ref>[https://megaplexcon.org/about#board Megaplex - Florida United Furry Fandom, Inc.] Accessed August 19, 2019.</ref>

* [[Yappy Slyfox|Randy "Yappy" Fox]] - President
* [[Hino|Erik "Hino" Johansen]] - Vice President
* [[Brill|Brian "Brill" Williams]] - Secretary
* [[Wolfpac|Kyle "Wolfpac" Bergeron]]
* [[STiTcH|Matthew "STiTcH" Pence]]
* [[Scooby|Paul "Scooby" Hahn]]
* [[Blitz Wolfang|Christopher "Blitz" Darling]]

A listing of Megaplex staff and their roles, including former staff members, is available on the convention's website<ref>[https://megaplexcon.org/about/contact/ Contact Us/Staff List], Megaplex official website</ref> and archives.<ref>[http://archives.megaplexcon.org/ Megaplex History: Past Convention Archives]</ref>

== Mascot ==

Megaplex's mascot is Pounce the Panther, a [[W:Florida panther|Florida panther]] (an endangered subspecies of cougar).<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150324051307/https://megaplexcon.org/index.php?q=about#pounce Megaplex website - About us, #Meet Pounce the Panther] on Megaplex website, archived 2015 March 24 at archive.org Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2015 July 31.</ref> Pounce was introduced as the Megaplex fursuit mascot, in 2008 at '''Megaplex 7''', as Megapanther to match the comic book theme of that year's Megaplex. Pounce is seen at Megaplex in a costume that matches that year's theme.

== Statistics ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Title !! Dates !! Theme !! Venue !! Location !! Guests of Honor !! Guest Performers !! Attendance !! Parade count (day/night parades) !! Charity Amount !! Notes
|-
| '''Pawpet Megaplex''' || 8-10 March 2002 || - || Ramada Resort and Convention Center || Orlando, FL || - || - || 126 || ? || $1,378.49 || Replaced Furry Spring Break
|-
| '''Pawpet Megaplex 2''' || 21-23 March 2003 || Hollywood || Sheraton Studio City Resort || Orlando, FL || [[SueDeer|Susan Rankin]] || [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]] || 197 || ? || ? ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 3''' || 19-21 March 2004 || "[[Wikipedia:MP3|MP3]]" || Sheraton Studio City Resort || Orlando, FL || [[Wikipedia:Trace Beaulieu|Trace Beaulieu]] || [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]] || 357 || 23 || $2,500+ ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 4''' || 11-16 March 2005 || Road Trip || Sheraton World Resort || Orlando, FL || [[Wikipedia:John_Kennedy_(puppeteer)|John Kennedy]] || Orlando's Potpourri of Puppets || 387 || 32 || $2,210 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 5''' || 17-19 March 2006 || ...Teh Horror! || Sheraton World Resort || Orlando, FL || [[Brian Reynolds]] || 4:2:Five || 257 || 41 || $3,100.40 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 6''' || 2-4 March 2007 || Game Shows || Wyndham Jacksonville Riverfront || Jacksonville, FL || [[Mike Kazaleh]] || ? || 185 || 31 || $2,825 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 7''' || 28-30 March 2008 || Comic Books: Heroes & Villains || Wyndham Jacksonville Riverfront || Jacksonville, FL || [[Adam Wan]] || [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]] || 255 || 45 || $1,185 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 8''' || 24-26 July, 2009 || Toyland / Christmas in July || Radisson Worldgate Resort || Kissimmee, FL || [[BigBlueFox]] || [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]] || 425 || 80 || $1,500 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 9''' || 23-25 July, 2010 || Mad Science || Radisson Worldgate Resort || Kissimmee, FL || [[Wikipedia:Paul Zaloom|Paul Zaloom]] || [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]] || 410 || 81 || $2,928 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 10''' || 29-31 July, 2011 || Retro Arcade || Worldgate Resort || Kissimmee, FL || [[Chad Krueger]] || [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]] || 553 || 86 / 64 || $1,368 || Hotel name change
|-
| '''Megaplex XI''' || 27-29 July, 2012 || Steampunk: Turn Back The Gears || Worldgate Resort || Kissimmee, FL || [[Wikipedia:Noel MacNeal|Noel MacNeal]]; Ron Schneider aka "Dreamfinder" || Julie Bunny Must Die! || 625 || 142 / 55 || $4,257 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex XII''' || 26-28 July, 2013 || Rocking At The Hop || Marriott Orlando Airport || Orlando, FL || [[Fox Amoore]], [[Tirrel]] || Fosgate: Ferret Loan Officer || 821 || 185 / 86 || $4,038 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex XIII''' || 25-27 July, 2014 || The Candy Factory || Marriott Orlando Airport || Orlando, FL || [[Mary Minch]] (aka Mary Mouse), [[TaniDaReal]] || [[Fox Amoore]], [[Rhubarb the Bear]], [[Husky In Denial]], [[Pepper Coyote]] || 1,281 || 320 / 76 || $10,696.98 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex XIV''' || 31 July - 2 August, 2015 || Cops & Robbers || Marriott Orlando Airport || Orlando, FL || [[FableFire]], [[FizzOtter]] || [[Fox Amoore]], [[Rhubarb the Bear]] and [[Cosmik]], [[Husky In Denial]] || 1,472 || 359 / 82 || $8,260.23 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex XV''' || 5-7 August, 2016 || British Invasion || Embassy Suites - Lake Buena Vista South || Orlando, FL || [[Kenket]], [[Cosmic Wuffy]] || [[Fox Amoore]], [[Pepper Coyote]], [[Rhubarb the Bear]] and [[Cosmik]] || 1,860 || 449 / 150 || $8,467.86 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex XVI''' || 4-6 August, 2017 || Mega Quest: The Wrath of Con || Seaworld DoubleTree || Orlando, FL || [[Kodi (Canada)]], [[Rick Griffin]] || || 2,430 || NA / 162 || $12,394.89 || Saturday parade cancelled due to weather
|-
| '''Megaplex XVII''' || 3-5 August, 2018 || The Furnesian Islands|| SeaWorld DoubleTree || Orlando, FL || [[Panda Paco]], [[Kyle McCarthy]] || || 2,602 || 468 / 68 || $10,849.88 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex XVIII''' || 9-11 August, 2019 || The Greatest Escape || Caribe Royale || Orlando, FL || [[JD Puppy]], [[SonicFox5000]] || || 3,615 || 617 / 138 || $40,000.00 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex XVIII 1/2 (Online)''' || 21-23 August, 2020 || Megaplex Online || Online || Online || N/A || || 571 || N/A || $10,079.73 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex XIX''' || 6-8 August, 2021 || All Aboard! || Caribe Royale || Orlando, FL || [[Kyell Gold]], [[Hyena Agenda]] || [[Alkali Bismuth]] || TBA || 669 / 179 || TBA ||
|}

== References ==

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== External links ==
* [https://www.megaplexcon.org/ Megaplex] official site
* [https://www.furaffinity.net/user/megaplex/ Megaplex] on [[Fur Affinity]]
* [https://www.facebook.com/MegaplexCon Megaplex: Furry Fun, Florida Sun] on [[Facebook]]
* [https://twitter.com/MegaplexCon Megaplex] on [[Twitter]]
* [https://www.youtube.com/user/Megaplexcon Megaplex] on [[YouTube]]
* [https://community.livejournal.com/megaplex/ Megaplex] on [[LiveJournal]]
* {{con resources}}

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User:Skippyfox

2020-09-18T17:08:22Z

Skippyfox: Removing my user page

SkippyFox

2020-09-18T17:06:19Z

Skippyfox: Updated categories (and anticipating full personal exclusion in 24 hours)

'''SkippyFox''' <ref name="SkippyLJP">[http://skippyfox.livejournal.com/profile Skippyfox's profile] on [[LiveJournal]]. Retrieved January 17, 2013</ref> is a [[fursuiter]].

Skippy's fursuit [[character]] is a wine-loving orange and purple [[fox]] named '''Vin''' (French for "wine").<ref>[http://db.fursuit.org/?c=viewsuit&id=1710 Vin's entry] on [[The Fursuit Database]]. Retrieved January 17, 2013</ref> Vin was built by [[Kodi Pup]] and debuted at [[Midwest FurFest 2008]].

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
{{Contributor|Skippyfox}}
* [http://skippyfox.livejournal.com/ ''The Amazing Adventures Of Skippyfox''] - Skippyfox on [[LiveJournal]]
* [https://twitter.com/WhereIsSkippy WhereIsSkippy] and [https://twitter.com/VinTheFox VinTheFox] on [[Twitter]]
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/VinTheFox Vin the Fox] on [[YouTube]]

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SkippyFox

2020-09-18T17:05:21Z

Skippyfox: Removed personal and outdated info (and requested full personal exclusion from GreenReaper)

User:Skippyfox

2020-09-18T16:50:10Z

Skippyfox: removed tumblr account I never used

==Contact Information==
* E-mail [mailto:where.is.skippy@gmail.com where.is.skippy@gmail.com]
* Twitter: [http://twitter.com/WhereIsSkippy WhereIsSkippy]

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==Events attended==
* [[Anthrocon]]: 2003-2014, 2016
* [[ConFuzzled]]: 2016
* [[FurFright]]: 2005-2013
* [[Furry Connection North]]: 2009-2011, 2013
* [[Furry Weekend Atlanta]]: 2015-Present
* [[Furstivus]]: 2012
* [[Fur the 'More]]: 2013-Present
* [[Further Confusion]]: 2008, 2010
* [[Megaplex]]: 2004-Present
* [[Mephit FurMeet]]: 2014-2015
* [[Midwest FurFest]]: 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2016
* [[RainFurrest]]: 2015
* [[What The Fur]]: 2010

COVID-19

2020-07-17T13:52:10Z

Skippyfox: Aquatifur

[[File:COVID-19.jpg|right|thumb|COVID-19, via the CDC website]]
'''Coronavirus disease 2019''' ('''COVID-19''') is an [[W:infectious disease|infectious disease]]<ref>[https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/events-as-they-happen ''Rolling updates on coronavirus disease (COVID-19)''] post on the [[W:World Health Organization|World Health Organization]]'s website. Retrieved ?.</ref> caused by the [[W:severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2|severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2]] ('''SARS-CoV-2''').

== History ==

First discovered in the [[W:Hubei|Hubei]] province in China, the disease has spread globally since 2019, resulting in the [[W:COVID-19 pandemic|COVID-19 pandemic]], declared by the World Health Organization in March 2020.

== Causes, symptoms and diagnosis ==
[[File:COVID-Kun.jpg|right|thumb|COVID-kun]]
[[File:CoronaChanWuhanChan.png|right|thumb|Corona-chan]]
The infection is spread from one person to others via [[W:respiratory droplets|respiratory droplets]], often produced during coughing and sneezing. Time from exposure to onset of symptoms is generally between two and fourteen days, with an average of five days.

Common symptoms include [[W:fever|fever]], cough and shortness of breath. Muscle pain, [[W:sputum|sputum]] production and sore throat are less common symptoms. While the majority of cases result in mild symptoms, some progress to [[W:pneumonia|pneumonia]] and [[W:multi-organ failure|multi-organ failure]]. The [[W:case fatality rate|deaths per the number of diagnosed cases]] is estimated at between 1% and 5% but varies by age and other health conditions.

The standard method of diagnosis is by [[W:reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction|reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction]] ('''rRT-PCR''') from a [[W:nasopharyngeal swab|nasopharyngeal swab]] or throat swab. The infection can also be diagnosed from a combination of symptoms, risk factors, and a chest [[W:CT scan|CT scan]] showing features of [[W:pneumonia|pneumonia]].

== Prevention and management ==

Recommended measures to prevent the disease include frequent [[W:hand washing|hand washing]], [[W:Social distancing|maintaining distance from other people]] and not touching one's face. The use of masks was initially recommended for those who suspect they have the virus and their caregivers but not the general public, but as evidence mounted that people can become infectious prior to displaying symptoms, universal face coverings is now mandatory in several states. As of early 2020, there is no [[W:vaccine|vaccine]] or specific [[W:antiviral treatment|antiviral treatment]] for COVID-19; management involves treatment of symptoms, [[W:supportive care|supportive care]] and experimental measures.

== Mascots ==

Thailand introduced in 2020 '''COVID-Kun''', an [[anthropomorphic]] red [[W:Virus|viral particle]] with spikes, three eyes, and sharp fangy teeth,<ref>[https://daily.jstor.org/theres-a-mascot-for-that-cute-covid-19-education/ ''There’s a Mascot for That? Cute COVID-19 Education''] article on [[W:JSTOR|JSTOR Daily]]. Retrieved July 3, 2020.</ref> for the purpose of teaching children on how to wash their hands and maintain [[W:Social distancing|social distancing]].

On January 17, 2020, an anonymous [[4chan]] user coined the catchphrase '''Corona-chan''' in a '''/pol/''' board thread to describe the coronavirus itself.<ref>[https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/corona-chan ''Corona-chan. Part of a series on 2019-20 Coronavirus Outbreak.]] article on [[Know Your Meme]]. Retrieved July 3, 2020.</ref> Four days later, on January 21, 2020, an anonymous 4chan user posted a [[drawing]] of a young Asian woman dressed in a red [[W:Cheongsam|Cheongsam dress]], holding a Chinese flag and a bottle of [[W:Corona (beer)|Corona bee]] in her hands, to the /pol/ board.

Many variants of the [[character]], [[sex]]ual or not, often invoking [[Rule 34]], [https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Rule_63 Rule 63], [https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Rule%2085 Rule 85], and [[furry]]<ref>[https://www.furaffinity.net/view/35941431/ ''Corona-chan''] post by [[Mindmusic]] om [[Fur Affinitty]]. Retrieved July 3, 2020.</ref> differings have appeared all over the net.

== COVID-19 and furry ==
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Multiple [[Meet|furry events]] have been delayed, cancelled, postponed, rescheduled or restricted to prevent the spread of COVID-19. These include:

=== Conventions ===

* [[Alamo City Furry Invasion]] 2020 - Postponed to 2021<ref>[https://twitter.com/FurryInvasion/status/1278372818678362114 ''For any questions please click on the link below for to our FAQs.'']] post on [[Twitter]]. Retrieved July 2, 2020.</ref>
* [[Anthro Weekend Utah]] 2020 - Postponed until July 16-18, 2021<ref>[https://anthroweekendutah.org/ ''COVID-19 Updates''] post on [[Anthro Weekend Utah]]'s website. Retrieved May 9, 2020.</ref>
* [[Anthrocon 2020]] - Cancelled<ref>[https://www.anthrocon.org/ ''An Important, Sad, Announcement''] post on [[Anthrocon]]'s website. Retrieved April 27, 2020.</ref>
* [[AnthrOhio 2020]] - Cancelled<ref>[http://www.anthrohio.org/ ''Update – AnthrOhio 2020 & COVID-19''] post on [[AnthrOhio]]'s website main page. Retrieved April 11, 2020.</ref>
* [[Aquatifur]] 2020 - Cancelled<ref>[https://aquatifur.com/announcements/all-posts/Announcements/the-island-has-moved-new-dates.html The Island has moved] post on [[Aquatifur]]'s website. Retrieved July 17, 2020.</ref>
* [[Aurawra]] 2020 - Postponed until 2021<ref>[https://www.aurawra.org/aurawra-covid-statement ''Aurawra Statement regarding COVID-19''] post on [[Aurawra]]'s website main page. Retrieved April 16, 2020.</ref>
* [[Brasil FurFest 2020]] - Postponed until 2021<ref>[https://brasilfurfest.com.br/en/bff2020/ Statement on the Brasil FurFest website]. Retrieved June 14, 2020</ref>
* [[Biggest Little Fur Con 2020]] - Postponed to Halloween weekend<ref>[https://goblfc.org/ BLFC 2020 ''Update Regarding COVID-19''] post on [[Biggest Little Fur Con]]'s website. Retrieved ?.</ref>
* [[Blue Ridge Furfare|Blue Ridge Furfare 2020]] - Restricted on Sunday March 15, 2020 to comply with [[W:North Carolina|North Carolina]]'s executive order banning gatherings of more than 100 people<ref>[https://t.me/furfare/68 ''ATTENTION BLUE RIDGE FURFARE GUESTS''] post on [[Telegram]]. Retrieved March 14, 2020.</ref>
* [[Camp Tiny Paws|Camp Tiny Paws 2020]] - Postponed until August 13-15, 2021<ref>[https://twitter.com/CampTinyPaws/status/1255201022928134144 ''To safeguard the health and welfare of our campers''] post on Twitter. Retrieved May 11, 2020.</ref>
* [[CanFURence#CanFURence 2020|CanFURence]] - Cancelled <ref>[https://twitter.com/canFURence/status/1267988096664113157?s=20 "We are disappointed to announce..."] post on Twitter, June 2, 2020. Retrieved June 6, 2020.</ref>
* [[City Fur|City Fur 2020]] - Cancelled<ref>[https://twitter.com/CityFurMX/status/1240705320965378048 ''Estamos conscientes de la situación por la cual el mundo está pasando y las decisiones que ha tomado el gobierno así como varias organizaciones entorno al COVID-19.''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 19, 2020 .</ref>
* [[ConFuror]] 2020 - All on-site activities cancelled<ref>[http://www.confuror.org/en/covid-19/ ''Status report in relation to COVID-19''] on [[ConFuror]]'s website. Retrieved July 15, 2020.</ref>
* [[ConFurtiva]] 2020 - Postponed to November 20-22, 2020<ref>[https://twitter.com/ConfurtivaMX/status/1254213306769948672 ''Anunciamos lo siguiente''] post on Twitter (In Spanish). Retrieved May 4, 2020.</ref>
* [[ConFuzzled 2020]] - Cancelled<ref>[https://2020.confuzzled.org.uk/2020/03/24/update-24-03-2020-coronavirus-covid-19/ ''Update 24/03/2020: Coronavirus (COVID-19)''] post on [[ConFuzzled]]'s website. Retrieved 24 March 2020.</ref>
* [[DenFur]] 2020 - Rescheduled for August 2021<ref>[https://twitter.com/DenFurCO/status/1268249828795899904 ''Hey all''] post on Twitter. Retrieved June 6, 2020.</ref>
* [[Dutch Furcon]] 2020 - Rescheduled to Summer of 2021<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/DutchFurCon/posts/1608899819268868 ''DFC 7: DELAYED, BUT NOT LOST!''] post on Facebook. Retrieved May 2, 2020.</ref>
* [[EAST]] 2020 - Postponed to July 14-18, 2021<ref>[https://www.east.wtf/?l=de ''LIEBE EAST 10-TEILNEHMER UND MITFURS''] announcement (in German) on the [[EAST]] website. Retrieved June 6, 2020.</ref>
* [[Eurofurence 26]] - Cancelled<ref>[https://twitter.com/eurofurence/status/1255969435447431171?s=20 Post on Twitter] dated April 30, 2020, retrieved May 1, 2020</ref>
* [[Fauntastic|Fauntastic 2020]] - Postponed to November 20-22 <ref>[https://fauntastic.eu/news ''Official statement about the situation with Covid-19 and the convention''] post on [[Fauntastic]]'s website. Retrieved ?.</ref>
* [[Fur Squared]] 2021 - Physical con cancelled, virtual con to be held February 26-28<ref>[https://twitter.com/FurSquared/status/1282119771358670851 Post on Twitter] retrieved July 12, 2021.</ref>
* [[FurCan]] 2020 - Cancelled <ref>[https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=3238114176220625&set=a.1852956684736388 ''AVISO IMPORTANTE''] post on Facebook (in Spanish). Retrieved May 20, 2020.</ref>
* [[Furcation]] 2020 - Cancelled<ref>[https://twitter.com/Furcationevent/status/1276213820281651201 ''With great regret we have to announce the cancellation of Furcation 2020 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.''] post on Twitter]. Retrieved July 3, 2020.</ref>
* [[Fur-Eh!]] 2020 - Postponed until July 15-18, 2021<ref>[https://www.fureh.ca/covid-19/ ''COVID-19 Update''] page on [[Fur-Eh]]'s website. Retrieved April 24, 2020.</ref>
* [[FurDU 2020]] - Postponed until May 7-9, 2021<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2518614671732117&id=1712351495691776&sfnsn=mo ''Unfortunatley due to the new laws banning gatherings over 500 people, and our concern for attendees health, FurDU will be postponed untill 2021''] post on [[Facebook]]. Retrieved March 16, 2020.</ref>
* [[Furizon]] 2020 - Cancelled{{cn}}
* [[Furnal Equinox 2020]] - Cancelled<ref>[https://www.furnalequinox.com/2020/03/13/furnal-equinox-2020-cancellation/ ''Furnal Equinox 2020: Official Cancellation Of Event''] post on [[Furnal Equinox]]'s website. Retrieved ?.</ref>
* [[Furnexion|Furnexion 2020]] - Postponed<ref>[https://twitter.com/furnexion/status/1239427452079869958 ''OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 15, 2020.</ref>
* [[Furpocalypse 2020]] - Postponed to 2021<ref>[https://furpocalypse.org/announcements/furpocalypse-covid-2020-developments/ ''Official Statement Regarding Furpocalypse 2020 Developments And COVID-19''] post on [[Furpocalypse]]'s website. Retrieved May 30, 2020.</ref>
* [[Furry Migration 2020]] - Rescheduled to September 10-12, 2021<ref>[https://twitter.com/FurryMigration/status/1274854613594718208 ''It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce Furry Migration 2020 has been postponed to 2021''] post on Twitter. Retrieved June 23, 2020.</ref>
* [[Furry Siesta]] 2020 - Cancelled<ref>[https://www.furrysiesta.org/ ''Furry Siesta 2020 Cancellation'']] post on [[Furry Fiesta]]'s website. Retrieved June 13, 2020.</ref>
* [[Furry Summer Mexico]] 2020 - Postponed to November 21-22, 2020<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/FurrySummer/photos/pb.364763310344075.-2207520000../1629725420514518/?type=3&theater ''Comité de organizacion de Furry Summer México. Asunto: COVID-19 Actualization 2''] post on Facebook (in Spanish). Retrieved May 2, 2020.</ref>
* [[Furry Weekend Atlanta 2020]] - Cancelled<ref>[https://t.me/furryweekend/65 ''We have an announcement to share for Furry Weekend Atlanta 2020.''] post on Telegram. Retrieved March 16, 2020.</ref>
* [[Furry Weekend Holland]] 2020 - Cancelled<ref>[https://furryweekend.nl Furry Weekend Holland] frontpage. Retrieved March 29, 2020.</ref>
* [[Furrydelphia]] 2020 - Cancelled<ref>[https://twitter.com/Furrydelphia/status/1268912964171677698 ''It's with great disappointment''] post on Twitter. Retrieved June 6, 2020.</ref>
* [[FurryPinas 2020]] - Postponed<ref>[https://twitter.com/FurryPinas/status/1240253351700267008 ''A Message from the FurryPinas Team''] post on Twitter. Retrieved April 20, 2020.</ref>
* [[Furs Upon Malaysia 2020]] - Postponed to December 11-12, 2021<ref>[https://twitter.com/FURUM_MY/status/1261295734915137537 ''FURUM Has Been Postponed''] post on Twitter. Retrieved May 24, 2020.</ref>
* [[FursonaCon]] 2020 - Cancelled<ref>[https://twitter.com/FursonaCon/status/1274371644954378240 ''After careful consideration and consultation with our staff, and our venue''] post on Twitter. Retrieved June 23, 2020.</ref>
* [[Further Confusion]] 2021 - Cancelled<ref>[https://www.furtherconfusion.org/fc2021-announcement/ FC2021 Announcement] on [[Further Confusion]]'s website. Retrieved July 15, 2020.</ref>
* [[FURUM]] 2020 - Cancelled<ref>[https://twitter.com/FURUM_MY/status/1261295734915137537 Animated announcement] on Twitter. Retrieved May 26, 2020.</ref>
* [[Furway]] 2020 - Cancelled<ref>[https://furway.no/info ''Information about Furway: Coronavirus''] post on the [[Furway]]'s website. Retrieved May 2, 2020.</ref>
* [[Gateway FurMeet|Gateway FurMeet 2020]] - Cancelled<ref>[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IlUXhn8bkEcKh-CIpQ-OK8VhdBpGVt_n/view ''CORONAVIRUS UPDATE GFM 2020 Cancelled''] post on the [[Gateway FurMeet]] website. Retrieved March 15, 2020.</ref>
* [[Golden Leaves Con]] 2020 - Postponed to October 27-31 2021<ref>[https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon/status/1269999349414666248 ''It's with a heavy heart that we announce''] post on Twitter. Retrieved June 11, 2020.</ref>
* [[Golden State Fur Con|Golden State Fur Con 2020]] - Postponed<ref>2020 Golden State Fur Con "[https://gsfurcon.com/ GSFC 2020 Postponed]". Retrieved ?.</ref>
* [[IndyFurCon 2020]] - Cancelled<ref>[https://twitter.com/IndyFurCon/status/1265327117937639426 ''It is with a deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce that IndyFurCon 2020 is canceled.''] post on Twitter. Retrieved May 28, 2020.</ref>
* [[Just Fur The Weekend|Just Fur The Weekend 2020]] - Postponed until 2021<ref>[https://twitter.com/jftwconvention/status/1244733448016859137 ''SPACE TURBULENCE DETECTED!''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 31, 2020.</ref>
* [[Lakeside Furs]] 2020 - Cancelled<ref>[https://twitter.com/Lakesidefurs/status/1251799211512934401 ''Wichtige Info: Aufgrund der Verordnung der Österreichischen Regierung, alle Veranstaltungen bis ende Juni zu verbieten, mussten auch wir uns dafür entscheiden, die LSF für 2020 absagen zu müssen''] post on Twitter (in German). Retrieved April 25, 2020.</ref>
* [[Little Island Furcon|Little Island Furcon 2020]] - Postponed to March 13-14, 2021<ref>[https://twitter.com/LittleIslandFC/status/1247854385498959873 ''Hey guys''/''Apologies, wrong date attached to previous post.''] post on Twitter. Retrieved May 2, 2020.</ref>
* [[Megaplex]] 2020 - Postponed until 2021<ref>[https://twitter.com/MegaplexCon/status/1260223480009830403 ''With our greatest apologies...''] post on Twitter. Dated May 12, 2020. Retrieved May 12, 2020.</ref>
* [[Mephit Fur Meet 2020]] - Cancelled<ref>[https://www.mephitfurmeet.org ''Hi Mephit Fur Meet Family''] post on [[Mephit Fur Meet]]'s website. Retrieved May 12, 2020.</ref>
* [[Mephit Mini Con]] 2020 - Cancelled<ref>[https://twitter.com/mephitminicon/status/1241055957767127040 ''Mit Bedauern müssen wir mitteilen, dass wir die MMC 2020 hiermit absagen.''] post on Twitter (in German). Retrieved April 20, 2020.</ref>
* [[Midwest Furfest]] 2020 - Rescheduled to December 3-5, 2021<ref>[www.furfest.org Midwest Furfest 2020 Announcement] post on main page. Retrieved July 15, 2020</ref>
* [[Motor City Furry Con 2020]] - Postponed until 2021<ref>[https://motorcityfurrycon.org/postponed/ ''Postponed: MCFC Postponed Until 2021'']. Retrieved May 1, 2020.</ref>
* [[PAWAI]] 2020 - Cancelled<ref>[https://twitter.com/PAWAI_ID/status/1261531810988609537 ''Dear PAWAI Attendees'']]. Retrieved May 26, 2020</ref>
* [[PAWCon|PawCon 2020]] - Moved to August 20-23, 2020<ref>[https://pacanthro.org ''To our Community and Friends''] post on the [[PAWCon]] website. Retrieved May 20, 2020.</ref>
* [[Sin City Murr Con]] 2020 - Postponed<ref>[https://twitter.com/SinCityMurrCon/status/1262509738178142208 ''Hello Everyone''] post on Twiter. Retrieved May 20, 2020.</ref>
* [[SpokAnthro|SpokAnthro 2020]] - Cancelled<ref>[https://www.spokanthro.org/2020/ ''Our Dearest Members''] post on the [[SpokAnthro]]'s website. Retrieved May 14, 2020.</ref>
* [[South AfriFur]] 2020 - Postponed<ref>[https://twitter.com/SouthAfriFurCon/status/1250393354480889856 ''Due to the Covid-19 outbreak we unfortunately have no choice but to postpone this year's South Afrifur Convention.''] post on Twitter. Retrieved April 19, 2020.</ref>
* [[Tails and Tornadoes]] 2020 - Cancelled<ref>[https://twitter.com/TTFurcon/status/1262875420023828482 ''ATTENTION AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM YOUR TTFC STAFF''] post on Twitter. Retrieved May 26, 2020.</ref>
* [[Thaitails 2020]] - Postponed<ref>[https://twitter.com/ThaiTails/status/1235520430796156930 ''Statement from the Thaitails staff: Postponed the convention due to an ongoing epidemic COVID-19'']. Retrieved ?.</ref>
* [[Western Pennsylvania Furry Weekend]] 2020 - Cancelled<ref>[http://wpafw.org ''WPAFW 2020 Cancellation''] statement on [[Western Pennsylvania Furry Weekend]]'s website. Dated June 15, 2020. Retrieved June 15, 2020.</ref>
* [[Wild Nights]] 2020 - Postponed until 2021<ref>[http://www.wildnights.org ''Wild Nights 2020 POSTPONED''] Message on main page. Retrieved March 24, 2020.</ref>
* [[Wild Prairie Fur Con]] 2020 - Cancelled<ref>[https://twitter.com/wpfcon/status/1256282234362855424/photo/1 ''COVID-19 May 1st Update''] post on Twitter. Retrieved May 2, 2020.</ref>
* [[Woods Flock|Woods Flock 2020]] - Cancelled<ref>[https://t.me/woodsflock/2818 ''I just received word from the park''] post on Telegram. Retrieved March 27, 2020.</ref>
* [[WUFF#2020|WUFF 2020]] - Cancelled until 2021<ref>[https://telegra.ph/WUFF-2020-EN-03-25 ''WUFF 2020 [EN]''] post on Telegram. Dated March 25, 2020. Retrieved March 25, 2020.</ref>
* [[ZodiaCon]] 2020 - Cancelled<ref>[https://www.zodiacon.cz/en ''ZodiaCon 2020 was cancelled''] post on [[ZodiaCon]]'smain page. Retrieved April 29, 2020.</ref>

=== Furmeets ===

* [[Aurora Furs]] meets - Cancelled until further notice<ref>[https://twitter.com/ColoradoFurs/status/1239267730475438083 ''ATTENTION:''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 15, 2020.</ref>
* [[Cabincon (UK)|Cabincon 2020]] - Postponed to 2021<ref>[https://twitter.com/furrycabincon/status/1244674100989231105 ''I'm afraid I've got to be the bearer of bad news this evening''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 31, 2020.</ref>
* [[LAFF Bowling|Chicagoland Furs Meet Up]] - Postponed until further notice<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/471158552931098/permalink/2808055465908050/ ''As of today all events are on hold until further notice.''] post on Facebook. Retrieved March 18, 2020.</ref>
* [[Delaware Furbowl|Delaware Furbowl 74]] - Moved from March 28, 2020, to May 30, 2020<ref>[https://twitter.com/TheFurstState/status/1238193477755772928 ''Due to health concerns for our community we have decided to cancel the March 28th furbowl.''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 15, 2020.</ref>
* [[DFW Furs]] furmeet - Cancelled until further notice<ref>[https://twitter.com/DFWFurs/status/1238513890373369862 ''IMPORTANT UPDATE REGARDING FURMEETS THIS MONTH!''] post on the [[DFW Furs]] Twitter channel. Retrieved March 15, 2020.</ref>
* [[Georgia Furs]] events - Postponed for the month of March 2020<ref>[https://t.me/georgiafursevents/323 ''Hi everyone:''] post on Telegram. Retrieved March 12, 2020.</ref>
* [[Hendertucky furmeet]] - Cancelled<ref>[https://twitter.com/NVFurs/status/1240080652118028288 ''UPDATE: Due recent events involving the COVID-19 outbreak''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 18, 2020.</ref>
* [[KentFurs]] furmeet - Cancelled until further notice<ref>[https://twitter.com/KentFurs/status/1239635597284847616 ''In response to this announcement''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 18, 2020.</ref>
* [[LeedsFurs|Leeds Furmeet]] - Cancelled for March<ref>[https://www.leedsfurs.org.uk/2020/03/17/covid-19-update/ ''COVID-19 Update''] post on the [[LeedsFurs]] website. Retrieved March 18, 2020</ref>
* [[Madison Furry Bowling]] - Cancelled for the month of March 2020<ref>[https://twitter.com/WIFurs/status/1239328863651532807 ''Due to the concerns of COVID-19, and some other factors''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 15, 2020.</ref>
* [[MassFurBowl]] - Cancelled for the month of March 2020<ref>[https://twitter.com/MassFurBowl/status/1238296088068665345 ''Important: The Staff have discussed and we are CANCELLING THE MARCH FURBOWL''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 12, 2020.</ref>
* [[Megaplex]] Annual Picnic 2020 - Cancelled<ref>[https://t.me/MegaplexCon/347 ''It's hard to miss the recent announcements...''] post on Telegram. Retrieved March 17, 2020.</ref>
* [[Midwest FurBowl]] - Postponed until further notice<ref>[https://twitter.com/MidwestFurBowl/status/1241439303751909378 ''Good afternoon everyone!''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 21, 2020.</ref>
* [[Minnesota Furs]] events - Cancelled until further notice<ref>[https://www.mnfurs.org/MNFurs_Talk/mnfurs/statement-of-the-coronavirus-mnfurs-events/ ''Statement of the Coronavirus & MNFurs Events''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 18, 2020.</ref>
* [[Otterdance]] - Postponed<ref>2020 Otterdance! "[https://twitter.com/OtterdamParty/status/1238132240103718914 In agreement with @WORM_Rotterdam, @Otterdance has been postponed. We're discussing future dates and ticket refunds and will keep you informed.]". Retrieved ?.</ref>
* [[Pittsburgh Furbowl]] - Postponed, perhaps to May<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/PittsburghFurBowl/posts/1935664913243739?__tn__=-R ''APRIL FURBOWL UPDATE!''] post on Facebook. Retrieved May 2, 2020.</ref>
* [[Shawnee Fur Bowl]] - Cancelled for March<ref>[https://twitter.com/PlsPetBree/status/1239749912033734656 ''Heads up to my fellow Oklahoma furries''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 18, 2020.</ref>
* [[SoCal FurBQ]] - Cancelled<ref>[https://twitter.com/SoCalFurBQ/status/1279469396616855552 ''Now that July has come, we can say that our 22nd (no-longer-annual) FurBQ is canceled for 2020.''] post on Twitter. Retrieved July 6, 2020.</ref>
* [[TourDeFur]] - Cancelled<ref>[https://twitter.com/rkniner/status/1239972337958584320''It's unfortunate, but this weekend's #TourDeFur has been CANCELLED''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 17, 2020.</ref>
* [[Utah FurBowl]] - Suspended until further notice<ref>[https://twitter.com/UtahFurBowl/status/1238919392492060672 ''Due to the developments of COVID-19''] post on Twitter. Retrieved May 2, 2020.</ref>
* [[Warsaw Monthly Furmeet]] - Cancelled until further notice<ref>[https://twitter.com/ulbrek/status/1237690351382458368 ''Aaaaand cancelled the Warsaw Monthly Furmeet. Stay safe!''] post on Twitter. Dated March 11, 2020. Retrieved March 15, 2020.</ref>

== Other COVID-19/furry developments ==

[[IMVU]]'s [[Fur Affinity]] will offer help for those [[furry convention]]s impacted by COVID-19 by giving them free advertising.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Dragoneer/status/1238972008010067975 ''If any furry cons are impacted by coronavirus''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 17, 2020.</ref>

The [[Anthropomorphic Literature and Arts Association]] announced that the results of the [[2019 Ursa Major Awards]] would be via a video presentation as securing a venue was impossible due to COVID-19.<ref>[https://twitter.com/UrsaMajorAwards/status/1243818004896313350 ''Due to the current COVID-19 crisis...''] post on the [[Ursa Major Awards]]'s Twitter account. Retrieved April 19, 2020.</ref> The award's presentation was published on [[YouTube]] on May 23, 2020.<ref>[https://twitter.com/UrsaMajorAwards/status/1264369714471464960?s=20 ''The results of the 2019 Ursa Major Award voting are now live!''] post on the [[Ursa Major Awards]]' Twitter account. Dated May 23, 2020. Retrieved May 23, 2020.</ref>

=== Online conventions ===

Several people and organizations are scheduling [[online furry conventions|online-only conventions]]<ref>[https://artconomy.com/blog/posts/2020/03/17/recent-cancellations-have-given-rise-to-online-conventions-heres-what-you-need-to-know/ ''Recent Cancellations Have Given Rise to Online Conventions. Here’s What you Need to Know:''] article on [[Artconomy]]. Dated March 17, 2020. Retrieved March 17, 2020.</ref> via streaming ([[W:Picatro|Picarto]], [[W:Twitch|Twitch]]) and the use of popular [[W:Social media|social media]] apps like [[Twitter]], [[Facebook]], [[W:Discord (software)|Discord]] and [[W:Telegram (software)|Telegram]], among others. These include:

* [[CouchCon]] - An established furry/[[anthro]] online con already operating since 2019, scheduled for June 25-28, 2020<ref>[https://twitter.com/Dreamkeepers/status/1239046176823037952 ''2nd annual #Couchcon is ON.''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 17, 2020.</ref>
* [[Cozy Con]] - A self described "spiritual successor to [[Tigerdile]]'s [[Tigerdile#Homecon|HomeCon]]",<ref>[https://cozycononline.com Cozy Con] official website. Retrieved March 17, 2020.</ref> their first event was held on May 2-3, 2020,<ref>[https://twitter.com/cozycononline/status/1239678603526193152 ''CozyCon 2020''] - pinned tweet on Twitter. Dated March 16, 2020. Retrieved March 17, 2020.</ref> with the next one scheduled for September 19-20, 2020.<ref>[http://twitter.com/cozycononline/status/1264264099862417408 ''Autumn CozyCon 2020''] - Twitter update post. Dated May 23, 2020. Retrieved May 23, 2020.</ref>
* [[Down Home FurCon]] ('''DHFC''') - A [[W:Texas|Texas]] based online con, held on May 1-3, 2020<ref>[https://twitter.com/DownHomeFC Down Home FurCon] official Twitter channel. Retrieved March 19, 2020.</ref>
* [[Furality Online Xperience|Furality]] ('''FOX''') - A [[W:Virtual reality|virtual reality]] convention hosted on the [[W:VRChat|VRChat]] platform, scheduled for the weekend of May 22-24, 2020.<ref>[https://furality.org/ Furality.org] official convention website. Retrieved April 2, 2020.</ref>
* [[Furry Weekend At-Home]] - An online extension for the COVID-19 cancelled furry convention [[Furry Weekend Atlanta]], was hosted both on its own streaming site, [https://furryweekend.tv Furryweekend.tv], with Twitch offering expanded venues.<ref>[https://www.twitch.tv/furryweekendgaming 'Furry Weekend Gaming] venue on Twitch. Retrieved May 8, 2020.</ref> It was promoted under the [[W:Hashtag|hashtag]] '''#FurryWeekend'''.<ref>[https://twitter.com/FurryWeekend/status/1258076419122438144 ''Get ready for #FurryWeekend At-Home''] post on Twitter. Retrieved May 8, 2020.</ref>
* [[Keep Calm & Carry Con: Furnal Isolation]] ('''KeepCalmCon''') - An online extension for both the cancelled furry convention '''Furnal Equinox 2020'''<ref>[https://twitter.com/KeepCalmCon KeepCalmCon] official Twitter channel. Retrieved March 17, 2020.</ref> and [[Toronto Comicon 2020]], held on March 20-22, 2020<ref>[https://www.comicontoronto.com/en/home.html ''Hey Fans''] page on the [[Toronto Comicon]]'s website. Retrieved April 26, 2020.</ref>
* [[Virtual Anthrocon]] - An online extension for the canceled 2020 Anthrocon, it will host the venue online on July 3-5, 2020, with a virtual [[dealers den]] and [[fursuit dance competition]], and other events.<ref>[https://www.anthrocon.org/virtual-events-schedule ''Announcing a Virtual Line Up of Events''] page on the [[Anthrocon]]'s website. Retrieved July 2, 2020.</ref> The event will be livestream via [https://anthrocon.tv Anthrocon.tv].<ref>[https://twitter.com/anthrocon/status/1278857238312935425 ''We've been working hard with our Staff and Performers...''] post on Twitter. Retrieved July 2, 2020.</ref>
* [[Virtual Furry Con]] ('''VFC''') - A online Belgian convention held on [[Discord]] on May 1-3, 2020,<ref>[https://twitter.com/HypiTheFox/status/1252532782259200002 ''COMING SOON: VFC - Virtual Furry Con! May 1st - May 3th''] post on Twitter. Retrieved July 6, 2020.</ref> with [[W:Streaming media|online art streaming]], [[W:Chat room|chatroom]]s and both [[W:Jackbox Games|Jackbox Games]] and [[W:Video game live streaming|live game streaming]].

=== Furries affected by COVID-19 ===

* [[Narka Zirkus]] - Died May 26, 2020<ref>[https://twitter.com/NarkaZirkus/status/1253128446772944903 ''Whelp the results are in, this Sergal is officially COVID-19 positive.''] post by [[Narka Zirkus]] on Twitter. Retrieved May 26, 2020.</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/EMTShibe/status/1265426711061180416?s=20 ''Update - Hey everyone.''] post by [[EMTShibe]] on Twitter. Retrieved May 26, 2020.</ref>
* [[Vil'kami Wolf]] - Died June 11, 2020<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=4210790775612566&set=a.554015217956825&type=3&theater ''Just lost another adopted brother.''] post on Facebook. Retrieved June 11, 2020.</ref>
* [[Vappyvap]] - Died April 22, 2020<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tww_fV0mp8g ''What Happened to VappyVap88''] video on [[YouTube]]. Retrieved April 25, 2020.</ref>

==References==
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== See also ==

* [[W:Coronavirus disease 2019|COVID-19]] on [[Wikipedia]]

== External links ==

* [https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html Coronavirus COVID-19] about page on the [[W:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention|Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]] ('''CDC''') website
* [https://gisanddata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/bda7594740fd40299423467b48e9ecf6 Coronavirus COVID-19] tracker on the [[W:Johns Hopkins University|Johns Hopkins University]] ('''JHU''') website
* [https://ncov2019.live/data nCoV2019.live] - COVID-19 tracker website
* [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1RsV9ZaO-l7Vymgsb8PoLD1iRgQtRLGifir-0Hl23-VI/edit#gid=0 #COVID19FurconUpdates Source Links] - [[GFTV News]]' Covid-19/Furcon tracker

=== Media ===

* [https://dogpatch.press/2020/03/18/conventions-cancelled-corona/ ''Conventions Cancelled By Corona Contagion — On March 20-22, Log On For KeepCalmCon''] article on [[Dogpatch Press]]
* [https://www.flayrah.com/7977/covid-19-pandemic-causes-furry-convention-closures-and-delays-worldwide ''COVID-19 pandemic causes furry convention closures and delays worldwide''] article on [[Flayrah]]
* [https://nypost.com/2020/03/17/atlanta-furry-convention-canceled-due-to-coronavirus/ ''Atlanta furry convention canceled due to coronavirus''] article from the [[W:New York Post|New York Post]]
* [https://www.post-gazette.com/life/lifestyle/2020/04/27/Anthrocon-2020-Pittsburgh-Furry-convention-canceled-coronavirus-COVID-19-concern/stories/202004270132 ''Anthrocon 2020, Pittsburgh’s Furry convention, canceled due to COVID-19 concerns''] article from the [[W:Pittsburgh Post Gazette|Pittsburgh Post Gazette]]
* [https://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/anthrocon-2020-is-officially-canceled/Content?oid=17168786 ''Anthrocon 2020 is officially canceled''] article from the [[W:Pittsburgh City Paper|Pittsburgh City Paper]]
* [https://www.vice.com/en_ca/article/epg8ba/coronavirus-artists-coping-waifus-fursona-art ''As Coronavirus Spreads, Artists Are Coping With Waifus and Fursona Art''] article on [[W:Vice (magazine)|Vice]]

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[[File:COVID-19.jpg|right|thumb|COVID-19, via the CDC website]]
'''Coronavirus disease 2019''' ('''COVID-19''') is an [[W:infectious disease|infectious disease]]<ref>[https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/events-as-they-happen ''Rolling updates on coronavirus disease (COVID-19)''] post on the [[W:World Health Organization|World Health Organization]]'s website. Retrieved ?.</ref> caused by the [[W:severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2|severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2]] ('''SARS-CoV-2''').

== History ==

First discovered in the [[W:Hubei|Hubei]] province in China, the disease has spread globally since 2019, resulting in the [[W:COVID-19 pandemic|COVID-19 pandemic]], declared by the World Health Organization in March 2020.

== Causes, symptoms and diagnosis ==
[[File:COVID-Kun.jpg|right|thumb|COVID-kun]]
[[File:CoronaChanWuhanChan.png|right|thumb|Corona-chan]]
The infection is spread from one person to others via [[W:respiratory droplets|respiratory droplets]], often produced during coughing and sneezing. Time from exposure to onset of symptoms is generally between two and fourteen days, with an average of five days.

Common symptoms include [[W:fever|fever]], cough and shortness of breath. Muscle pain, [[W:sputum|sputum]] production and sore throat are less common symptoms. While the majority of cases result in mild symptoms, some progress to [[W:pneumonia|pneumonia]] and [[W:multi-organ failure|multi-organ failure]]. The [[W:case fatality rate|deaths per the number of diagnosed cases]] is estimated at between 1% and 5% but varies by age and other health conditions.

The standard method of diagnosis is by [[W:reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction|reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction]] ('''rRT-PCR''') from a [[W:nasopharyngeal swab|nasopharyngeal swab]] or throat swab. The infection can also be diagnosed from a combination of symptoms, risk factors, and a chest [[W:CT scan|CT scan]] showing features of [[W:pneumonia|pneumonia]].

== Prevention and management ==

Recommended measures to prevent the disease include frequent [[W:hand washing|hand washing]], [[W:Social distancing|maintaining distance from other people]] and not touching one's face. The use of masks was initially recommended for those who suspect they have the virus and their caregivers but not the general public, but as evidence mounted that people can become infectious prior to displaying symptoms, universal face coverings is now mandatory in several states. As of early 2020, there is no [[W:vaccine|vaccine]] or specific [[W:antiviral treatment|antiviral treatment]] for COVID-19; management involves treatment of symptoms, [[W:supportive care|supportive care]] and experimental measures.

== Mascots ==

Thailand introduced in 2020 '''COVID-Kun''', an [[anthropomorphic]] red [[W:Virus|viral particle]] with spikes, three eyes, and sharp fangy teeth,<ref>[https://daily.jstor.org/theres-a-mascot-for-that-cute-covid-19-education/ ''There’s a Mascot for That? Cute COVID-19 Education''] article on [[W:JSTOR|JSTOR Daily]]. Retrieved July 3, 2020.</ref> for the purpose of teaching children on how to wash their hands and maintain [[W:Social distancing|social distancing]].

On January 17, 2020, an anonymous [[4chan]] user coined the catchphrase '''Corona-chan''' in a '''/pol/''' board thread to describe the coronavirus itself.<ref>[https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/corona-chan ''Corona-chan. Part of a series on 2019-20 Coronavirus Outbreak.]] article on [[Know Your Meme]]. Retrieved July 3, 2020.</ref> Four days later, on January 21, 2020, an anonymous 4chan user posted a [[drawing]] of a young Asian woman dressed in a red [[W:Cheongsam|Cheongsam dress]], holding a Chinese flag and a bottle of [[W:Corona (beer)|Corona bee]] in her hands, to the /pol/ board.

Many variants of the [[character]], [[sex]]ual or not, often invoking [[Rule 34]], [https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Rule_63 Rule 63], [https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Rule%2085 Rule 85], and [[furry]]<ref>[https://www.furaffinity.net/view/35941431/ ''Corona-chan''] post by [[Mindmusic]] om [[Fur Affinitty]]. Retrieved July 3, 2020.</ref> differings have appeared all over the net.

== COVID-19 and furry ==
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Multiple [[Meet|furry events]] have been delayed, cancelled, postponed, rescheduled or restricted to prevent the spread of COVID-19. These include:

=== Conventions ===

* [[Alamo City Furry Invasion]] 2020 - Postponed to 2021<ref>[https://twitter.com/FurryInvasion/status/1278372818678362114 ''For any questions please click on the link below for to our FAQs.'']] post on [[Twitter]]. Retrieved July 2, 2020.</ref>
* [[Anthro Weekend Utah]] 2020 - Postponed until July 16-18, 2021<ref>[https://anthroweekendutah.org/ ''COVID-19 Updates''] post on [[Anthro Weekend Utah]]'s website. Retrieved May 9, 2020.</ref>
* [[Anthrocon 2020]] - Cancelled<ref>[https://www.anthrocon.org/ ''An Important, Sad, Announcement''] post on [[Anthrocon]]'s website. Retrieved April 27, 2020.</ref>
* [[AnthrOhio 2020]] - Cancelled<ref>[http://www.anthrohio.org/ ''Update – AnthrOhio 2020 & COVID-19''] post on [[AnthrOhio]]'s website main page. Retrieved April 11, 2020.</ref>
* [[Aurawra]] 2020 - Postponed until 2021<ref>[https://www.aurawra.org/aurawra-covid-statement ''Aurawra Statement regarding COVID-19''] post on [[Aurawra]]'s website main page. Retrieved April 16, 2020.</ref>
* [[Brasil FurFest 2020]] - Postponed until 2021<ref>[https://brasilfurfest.com.br/en/bff2020/ Statement on the Brasil FurFest website]. Retrieved June 14, 2020</ref>
* [[Biggest Little Fur Con 2020]] - Postponed to Halloween weekend<ref>[https://goblfc.org/ BLFC 2020 ''Update Regarding COVID-19''] post on [[Biggest Little Fur Con]]'s website. Retrieved ?.</ref>
* [[Blue Ridge Furfare|Blue Ridge Furfare 2020]] - Restricted on Sunday March 15, 2020 to comply with [[W:North Carolina|North Carolina]]'s executive order banning gatherings of more than 100 people<ref>[https://t.me/furfare/68 ''ATTENTION BLUE RIDGE FURFARE GUESTS''] post on [[Telegram]]. Retrieved March 14, 2020.</ref>
* [[Camp Tiny Paws|Camp Tiny Paws 2020]] - Postponed until August 13-15, 2021<ref>[https://twitter.com/CampTinyPaws/status/1255201022928134144 ''To safeguard the health and welfare of our campers''] post on Twitter. Retrieved May 11, 2020.</ref>
* [[CanFURence#CanFURence 2020|CanFURence]] - Cancelled <ref>[https://twitter.com/canFURence/status/1267988096664113157?s=20 "We are disappointed to announce..."] post on Twitter, June 2, 2020. Retrieved June 6, 2020.</ref>
* [[City Fur|City Fur 2020]] - Cancelled<ref>[https://twitter.com/CityFurMX/status/1240705320965378048 ''Estamos conscientes de la situación por la cual el mundo está pasando y las decisiones que ha tomado el gobierno así como varias organizaciones entorno al COVID-19.''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 19, 2020 .</ref>
* [[ConFuror]] 2020 - All on-site activities cancelled<ref>[http://www.confuror.org/en/covid-19/ ''Status report in relation to COVID-19''] on [[ConFuror]]'s website. Retrieved July 15, 2020.</ref>
* [[ConFurtiva]] 2020 - Postponed to November 20-22, 2020<ref>[https://twitter.com/ConfurtivaMX/status/1254213306769948672 ''Anunciamos lo siguiente''] post on Twitter (In Spanish). Retrieved May 4, 2020.</ref>
* [[ConFuzzled 2020]] - Cancelled<ref>[https://2020.confuzzled.org.uk/2020/03/24/update-24-03-2020-coronavirus-covid-19/ ''Update 24/03/2020: Coronavirus (COVID-19)''] post on [[ConFuzzled]]'s website. Retrieved 24 March 2020.</ref>
* [[DenFur]] 2020 - Rescheduled for August 2021<ref>[https://twitter.com/DenFurCO/status/1268249828795899904 ''Hey all''] post on Twitter. Retrieved June 6, 2020.</ref>
* [[Dutch Furcon]] 2020 - Rescheduled to Summer of 2021<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/DutchFurCon/posts/1608899819268868 ''DFC 7: DELAYED, BUT NOT LOST!''] post on Facebook. Retrieved May 2, 2020.</ref>
* [[EAST]] 2020 - Postponed to July 14-18, 2021<ref>[https://www.east.wtf/?l=de ''LIEBE EAST 10-TEILNEHMER UND MITFURS''] announcement (in German) on the [[EAST]] website. Retrieved June 6, 2020.</ref>
* [[Eurofurence 26]] - Cancelled<ref>[https://twitter.com/eurofurence/status/1255969435447431171?s=20 Post on Twitter] dated April 30, 2020, retrieved May 1, 2020</ref>
* [[Fauntastic|Fauntastic 2020]] - Postponed to November 20-22 <ref>[https://fauntastic.eu/news ''Official statement about the situation with Covid-19 and the convention''] post on [[Fauntastic]]'s website. Retrieved ?.</ref>
* [[Fur Squared]] 2021 - Physical con cancelled, virtual con to be held February 26-28<ref>[https://twitter.com/FurSquared/status/1282119771358670851 Post on Twitter] retrieved July 12, 2021.</ref>
* [[FurCan]] 2020 - Cancelled <ref>[https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=3238114176220625&set=a.1852956684736388 ''AVISO IMPORTANTE''] post on Facebook (in Spanish). Retrieved May 20, 2020.</ref>
* [[Furcation]] 2020 - Cancelled<ref>[https://twitter.com/Furcationevent/status/1276213820281651201 ''With great regret we have to announce the cancellation of Furcation 2020 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.''] post on Twitter]. Retrieved July 3, 2020.</ref>
* [[Fur-Eh!]] 2020 - Postponed until July 15-18, 2021<ref>[https://www.fureh.ca/covid-19/ ''COVID-19 Update''] page on [[Fur-Eh]]'s website. Retrieved April 24, 2020.</ref>
* [[FurDU 2020]] - Postponed until May 7-9, 2021<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2518614671732117&id=1712351495691776&sfnsn=mo ''Unfortunatley due to the new laws banning gatherings over 500 people, and our concern for attendees health, FurDU will be postponed untill 2021''] post on [[Facebook]]. Retrieved March 16, 2020.</ref>
* [[Furizon]] 2020 - Cancelled{{cn}}
* [[Furnal Equinox 2020]] - Cancelled<ref>[https://www.furnalequinox.com/2020/03/13/furnal-equinox-2020-cancellation/ ''Furnal Equinox 2020: Official Cancellation Of Event''] post on [[Furnal Equinox]]'s website. Retrieved ?.</ref>
* [[Furnexion|Furnexion 2020]] - Postponed<ref>[https://twitter.com/furnexion/status/1239427452079869958 ''OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 15, 2020.</ref>
* [[Furpocalypse 2020]] - Postponed to 2021<ref>[https://furpocalypse.org/announcements/furpocalypse-covid-2020-developments/ ''Official Statement Regarding Furpocalypse 2020 Developments And COVID-19''] post on [[Furpocalypse]]'s website. Retrieved May 30, 2020.</ref>
* [[Furry Migration 2020]] - Rescheduled to September 10-12, 2021<ref>[https://twitter.com/FurryMigration/status/1274854613594718208 ''It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce Furry Migration 2020 has been postponed to 2021''] post on Twitter. Retrieved June 23, 2020.</ref>
* [[Furry Siesta]] 2020 - Cancelled<ref>[https://www.furrysiesta.org/ ''Furry Siesta 2020 Cancellation'']] post on [[Furry Fiesta]]'s website. Retrieved June 13, 2020.</ref>
* [[Furry Summer Mexico]] 2020 - Postponed to November 21-22, 2020<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/FurrySummer/photos/pb.364763310344075.-2207520000../1629725420514518/?type=3&theater ''Comité de organizacion de Furry Summer México. Asunto: COVID-19 Actualization 2''] post on Facebook (in Spanish). Retrieved May 2, 2020.</ref>
* [[Furry Weekend Atlanta 2020]] - Cancelled<ref>[https://t.me/furryweekend/65 ''We have an announcement to share for Furry Weekend Atlanta 2020.''] post on Telegram. Retrieved March 16, 2020.</ref>
* [[Furry Weekend Holland]] 2020 - Cancelled<ref>[https://furryweekend.nl Furry Weekend Holland] frontpage. Retrieved March 29, 2020.</ref>
* [[Furrydelphia]] 2020 - Cancelled<ref>[https://twitter.com/Furrydelphia/status/1268912964171677698 ''It's with great disappointment''] post on Twitter. Retrieved June 6, 2020.</ref>
* [[FurryPinas 2020]] - Postponed<ref>[https://twitter.com/FurryPinas/status/1240253351700267008 ''A Message from the FurryPinas Team''] post on Twitter. Retrieved April 20, 2020.</ref>
* [[Furs Upon Malaysia 2020]] - Postponed to December 11-12, 2021<ref>[https://twitter.com/FURUM_MY/status/1261295734915137537 ''FURUM Has Been Postponed''] post on Twitter. Retrieved May 24, 2020.</ref>
* [[FursonaCon]] 2020 - Cancelled<ref>[https://twitter.com/FursonaCon/status/1274371644954378240 ''After careful consideration and consultation with our staff, and our venue''] post on Twitter. Retrieved June 23, 2020.</ref>
* [[Further Confusion]] 2021 - Cancelled<ref>[https://www.furtherconfusion.org/fc2021-announcement/ FC2021 Announcement] on [[Further Confusion]]'s website. Retrieved July 15, 2020.</ref>
* [[FURUM]] 2020 - Cancelled<ref>[https://twitter.com/FURUM_MY/status/1261295734915137537 Animated announcement] on Twitter. Retrieved May 26, 2020.</ref>
* [[Furway]] 2020 - Cancelled<ref>[https://furway.no/info ''Information about Furway: Coronavirus''] post on the [[Furway]]'s website. Retrieved May 2, 2020.</ref>
* [[Gateway FurMeet|Gateway FurMeet 2020]] - Cancelled<ref>[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IlUXhn8bkEcKh-CIpQ-OK8VhdBpGVt_n/view ''CORONAVIRUS UPDATE GFM 2020 Cancelled''] post on the [[Gateway FurMeet]] website. Retrieved March 15, 2020.</ref>
* [[Golden Leaves Con]] 2020 - Postponed to October 27-31 2021<ref>[https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon/status/1269999349414666248 ''It's with a heavy heart that we announce''] post on Twitter. Retrieved June 11, 2020.</ref>
* [[Golden State Fur Con|Golden State Fur Con 2020]] - Postponed<ref>2020 Golden State Fur Con "[https://gsfurcon.com/ GSFC 2020 Postponed]". Retrieved ?.</ref>
* [[IndyFurCon 2020]] - Cancelled<ref>[https://twitter.com/IndyFurCon/status/1265327117937639426 ''It is with a deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce that IndyFurCon 2020 is canceled.''] post on Twitter. Retrieved May 28, 2020.</ref>
* [[Just Fur The Weekend|Just Fur The Weekend 2020]] - Postponed until 2021<ref>[https://twitter.com/jftwconvention/status/1244733448016859137 ''SPACE TURBULENCE DETECTED!''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 31, 2020.</ref>
* [[Lakeside Furs]] 2020 - Cancelled<ref>[https://twitter.com/Lakesidefurs/status/1251799211512934401 ''Wichtige Info: Aufgrund der Verordnung der Österreichischen Regierung, alle Veranstaltungen bis ende Juni zu verbieten, mussten auch wir uns dafür entscheiden, die LSF für 2020 absagen zu müssen''] post on Twitter (in German). Retrieved April 25, 2020.</ref>
* [[Little Island Furcon|Little Island Furcon 2020]] - Postponed to March 13-14, 2021<ref>[https://twitter.com/LittleIslandFC/status/1247854385498959873 ''Hey guys''/''Apologies, wrong date attached to previous post.''] post on Twitter. Retrieved May 2, 2020.</ref>
* [[Megaplex]] 2020 - Postponed until 2021<ref>[https://twitter.com/MegaplexCon/status/1260223480009830403 ''With our greatest apologies...''] post on Twitter. Dated May 12, 2020. Retrieved May 12, 2020.</ref>
* [[Mephit Fur Meet 2020]] - Cancelled<ref>[https://www.mephitfurmeet.org ''Hi Mephit Fur Meet Family''] post on [[Mephit Fur Meet]]'s website. Retrieved May 12, 2020.</ref>
* [[Mephit Mini Con]] 2020 - Cancelled<ref>[https://twitter.com/mephitminicon/status/1241055957767127040 ''Mit Bedauern müssen wir mitteilen, dass wir die MMC 2020 hiermit absagen.''] post on Twitter (in German). Retrieved April 20, 2020.</ref>
* [[Midwest Furfest]] 2020 - Rescheduled to December 3-5, 2021<ref>[www.furfest.org Midwest Furfest 2020 Announcement] post on main page. Retrieved July 15, 2020</ref>
* [[Motor City Furry Con 2020]] - Postponed until 2021<ref>[https://motorcityfurrycon.org/postponed/ ''Postponed: MCFC Postponed Until 2021'']. Retrieved May 1, 2020.</ref>
* [[PAWAI]] 2020 - Cancelled<ref>[https://twitter.com/PAWAI_ID/status/1261531810988609537 ''Dear PAWAI Attendees'']]. Retrieved May 26, 2020</ref>
* [[PAWCon|PawCon 2020]] - Moved to August 20-23, 2020<ref>[https://pacanthro.org ''To our Community and Friends''] post on the [[PAWCon]] website. Retrieved May 20, 2020.</ref>
* [[Sin City Murr Con]] 2020 - Postponed<ref>[https://twitter.com/SinCityMurrCon/status/1262509738178142208 ''Hello Everyone''] post on Twiter. Retrieved May 20, 2020.</ref>
* [[SpokAnthro|SpokAnthro 2020]] - Cancelled<ref>[https://www.spokanthro.org/2020/ ''Our Dearest Members''] post on the [[SpokAnthro]]'s website. Retrieved May 14, 2020.</ref>
* [[South AfriFur]] 2020 - Postponed<ref>[https://twitter.com/SouthAfriFurCon/status/1250393354480889856 ''Due to the Covid-19 outbreak we unfortunately have no choice but to postpone this year's South Afrifur Convention.''] post on Twitter. Retrieved April 19, 2020.</ref>
* [[Tails and Tornadoes]] 2020 - Cancelled<ref>[https://twitter.com/TTFurcon/status/1262875420023828482 ''ATTENTION AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM YOUR TTFC STAFF''] post on Twitter. Retrieved May 26, 2020.</ref>
* [[Thaitails 2020]] - Postponed<ref>[https://twitter.com/ThaiTails/status/1235520430796156930 ''Statement from the Thaitails staff: Postponed the convention due to an ongoing epidemic COVID-19'']. Retrieved ?.</ref>
* [[Western Pennsylvania Furry Weekend]] 2020 - Cancelled<ref>[http://wpafw.org ''WPAFW 2020 Cancellation''] statement on [[Western Pennsylvania Furry Weekend]]'s website. Dated June 15, 2020. Retrieved June 15, 2020.</ref>
* [[Wild Nights]] 2020 - Postponed until 2021<ref>[http://www.wildnights.org ''Wild Nights 2020 POSTPONED''] Message on main page. Retrieved March 24, 2020.</ref>
* [[Wild Prairie Fur Con]] 2020 - Cancelled<ref>[https://twitter.com/wpfcon/status/1256282234362855424/photo/1 ''COVID-19 May 1st Update''] post on Twitter. Retrieved May 2, 2020.</ref>
* [[Woods Flock|Woods Flock 2020]] - Cancelled<ref>[https://t.me/woodsflock/2818 ''I just received word from the park''] post on Telegram. Retrieved March 27, 2020.</ref>
* [[WUFF#2020|WUFF 2020]] - Cancelled until 2021<ref>[https://telegra.ph/WUFF-2020-EN-03-25 ''WUFF 2020 [EN]''] post on Telegram. Dated March 25, 2020. Retrieved March 25, 2020.</ref>
* [[ZodiaCon]] 2020 - Cancelled<ref>[https://www.zodiacon.cz/en ''ZodiaCon 2020 was cancelled''] post on [[ZodiaCon]]'smain page. Retrieved April 29, 2020.</ref>

=== Furmeets ===

* [[Aurora Furs]] meets - Cancelled until further notice<ref>[https://twitter.com/ColoradoFurs/status/1239267730475438083 ''ATTENTION:''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 15, 2020.</ref>
* [[Cabincon (UK)|Cabincon 2020]] - Postponed to 2021<ref>[https://twitter.com/furrycabincon/status/1244674100989231105 ''I'm afraid I've got to be the bearer of bad news this evening''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 31, 2020.</ref>
* [[LAFF Bowling|Chicagoland Furs Meet Up]] - Postponed until further notice<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/471158552931098/permalink/2808055465908050/ ''As of today all events are on hold until further notice.''] post on Facebook. Retrieved March 18, 2020.</ref>
* [[Delaware Furbowl|Delaware Furbowl 74]] - Moved from March 28, 2020, to May 30, 2020<ref>[https://twitter.com/TheFurstState/status/1238193477755772928 ''Due to health concerns for our community we have decided to cancel the March 28th furbowl.''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 15, 2020.</ref>
* [[DFW Furs]] furmeet - Cancelled until further notice<ref>[https://twitter.com/DFWFurs/status/1238513890373369862 ''IMPORTANT UPDATE REGARDING FURMEETS THIS MONTH!''] post on the [[DFW Furs]] Twitter channel. Retrieved March 15, 2020.</ref>
* [[Georgia Furs]] events - Postponed for the month of March 2020<ref>[https://t.me/georgiafursevents/323 ''Hi everyone:''] post on Telegram. Retrieved March 12, 2020.</ref>
* [[Hendertucky furmeet]] - Cancelled<ref>[https://twitter.com/NVFurs/status/1240080652118028288 ''UPDATE: Due recent events involving the COVID-19 outbreak''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 18, 2020.</ref>
* [[KentFurs]] furmeet - Cancelled until further notice<ref>[https://twitter.com/KentFurs/status/1239635597284847616 ''In response to this announcement''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 18, 2020.</ref>
* [[LeedsFurs|Leeds Furmeet]] - Cancelled for March<ref>[https://www.leedsfurs.org.uk/2020/03/17/covid-19-update/ ''COVID-19 Update''] post on the [[LeedsFurs]] website. Retrieved March 18, 2020</ref>
* [[Madison Furry Bowling]] - Cancelled for the month of March 2020<ref>[https://twitter.com/WIFurs/status/1239328863651532807 ''Due to the concerns of COVID-19, and some other factors''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 15, 2020.</ref>
* [[MassFurBowl]] - Cancelled for the month of March 2020<ref>[https://twitter.com/MassFurBowl/status/1238296088068665345 ''Important: The Staff have discussed and we are CANCELLING THE MARCH FURBOWL''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 12, 2020.</ref>
* [[Megaplex]] Annual Picnic 2020 - Cancelled<ref>[https://t.me/MegaplexCon/347 ''It's hard to miss the recent announcements...''] post on Telegram. Retrieved March 17, 2020.</ref>
* [[Midwest FurBowl]] - Postponed until further notice<ref>[https://twitter.com/MidwestFurBowl/status/1241439303751909378 ''Good afternoon everyone!''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 21, 2020.</ref>
* [[Minnesota Furs]] events - Cancelled until further notice<ref>[https://www.mnfurs.org/MNFurs_Talk/mnfurs/statement-of-the-coronavirus-mnfurs-events/ ''Statement of the Coronavirus & MNFurs Events''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 18, 2020.</ref>
* [[Otterdance]] - Postponed<ref>2020 Otterdance! "[https://twitter.com/OtterdamParty/status/1238132240103718914 In agreement with @WORM_Rotterdam, @Otterdance has been postponed. We're discussing future dates and ticket refunds and will keep you informed.]". Retrieved ?.</ref>
* [[Pittsburgh Furbowl]] - Postponed, perhaps to May<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/PittsburghFurBowl/posts/1935664913243739?__tn__=-R ''APRIL FURBOWL UPDATE!''] post on Facebook. Retrieved May 2, 2020.</ref>
* [[Shawnee Fur Bowl]] - Cancelled for March<ref>[https://twitter.com/PlsPetBree/status/1239749912033734656 ''Heads up to my fellow Oklahoma furries''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 18, 2020.</ref>
* [[SoCal FurBQ]] - Cancelled<ref>[https://twitter.com/SoCalFurBQ/status/1279469396616855552 ''Now that July has come, we can say that our 22nd (no-longer-annual) FurBQ is canceled for 2020.''] post on Twitter. Retrieved July 6, 2020.</ref>
* [[TourDeFur]] - Cancelled<ref>[https://twitter.com/rkniner/status/1239972337958584320''It's unfortunate, but this weekend's #TourDeFur has been CANCELLED''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 17, 2020.</ref>
* [[Utah FurBowl]] - Suspended until further notice<ref>[https://twitter.com/UtahFurBowl/status/1238919392492060672 ''Due to the developments of COVID-19''] post on Twitter. Retrieved May 2, 2020.</ref>
* [[Warsaw Monthly Furmeet]] - Cancelled until further notice<ref>[https://twitter.com/ulbrek/status/1237690351382458368 ''Aaaaand cancelled the Warsaw Monthly Furmeet. Stay safe!''] post on Twitter. Dated March 11, 2020. Retrieved March 15, 2020.</ref>

== Other COVID-19/furry developments ==

[[IMVU]]'s [[Fur Affinity]] will offer help for those [[furry convention]]s impacted by COVID-19 by giving them free advertising.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Dragoneer/status/1238972008010067975 ''If any furry cons are impacted by coronavirus''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 17, 2020.</ref>

The [[Anthropomorphic Literature and Arts Association]] announced that the results of the [[2019 Ursa Major Awards]] would be via a video presentation as securing a venue was impossible due to COVID-19.<ref>[https://twitter.com/UrsaMajorAwards/status/1243818004896313350 ''Due to the current COVID-19 crisis...''] post on the [[Ursa Major Awards]]'s Twitter account. Retrieved April 19, 2020.</ref> The award's presentation was published on [[YouTube]] on May 23, 2020.<ref>[https://twitter.com/UrsaMajorAwards/status/1264369714471464960?s=20 ''The results of the 2019 Ursa Major Award voting are now live!''] post on the [[Ursa Major Awards]]' Twitter account. Dated May 23, 2020. Retrieved May 23, 2020.</ref>

=== Online conventions ===

Several people and organizations are scheduling [[online furry conventions|online-only conventions]]<ref>[https://artconomy.com/blog/posts/2020/03/17/recent-cancellations-have-given-rise-to-online-conventions-heres-what-you-need-to-know/ ''Recent Cancellations Have Given Rise to Online Conventions. Here’s What you Need to Know:''] article on [[Artconomy]]. Dated March 17, 2020. Retrieved March 17, 2020.</ref> via streaming ([[W:Picatro|Picarto]], [[W:Twitch|Twitch]]) and the use of popular [[W:Social media|social media]] apps like [[Twitter]], [[Facebook]], [[W:Discord (software)|Discord]] and [[W:Telegram (software)|Telegram]], among others. These include:

* [[CouchCon]] - An established furry/[[anthro]] online con already operating since 2019, scheduled for June 25-28, 2020<ref>[https://twitter.com/Dreamkeepers/status/1239046176823037952 ''2nd annual #Couchcon is ON.''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 17, 2020.</ref>
* [[Cozy Con]] - A self described "spiritual successor to [[Tigerdile]]'s [[Tigerdile#Homecon|HomeCon]]",<ref>[https://cozycononline.com Cozy Con] official website. Retrieved March 17, 2020.</ref> their first event was held on May 2-3, 2020,<ref>[https://twitter.com/cozycononline/status/1239678603526193152 ''CozyCon 2020''] - pinned tweet on Twitter. Dated March 16, 2020. Retrieved March 17, 2020.</ref> with the next one scheduled for September 19-20, 2020.<ref>[http://twitter.com/cozycononline/status/1264264099862417408 ''Autumn CozyCon 2020''] - Twitter update post. Dated May 23, 2020. Retrieved May 23, 2020.</ref>
* [[Down Home FurCon]] ('''DHFC''') - A [[W:Texas|Texas]] based online con, held on May 1-3, 2020<ref>[https://twitter.com/DownHomeFC Down Home FurCon] official Twitter channel. Retrieved March 19, 2020.</ref>
* [[Furality Online Xperience|Furality]] ('''FOX''') - A [[W:Virtual reality|virtual reality]] convention hosted on the [[W:VRChat|VRChat]] platform, scheduled for the weekend of May 22-24, 2020.<ref>[https://furality.org/ Furality.org] official convention website. Retrieved April 2, 2020.</ref>
* [[Furry Weekend At-Home]] - An online extension for the COVID-19 cancelled furry convention [[Furry Weekend Atlanta]], was hosted both on its own streaming site, [https://furryweekend.tv Furryweekend.tv], with Twitch offering expanded venues.<ref>[https://www.twitch.tv/furryweekendgaming 'Furry Weekend Gaming] venue on Twitch. Retrieved May 8, 2020.</ref> It was promoted under the [[W:Hashtag|hashtag]] '''#FurryWeekend'''.<ref>[https://twitter.com/FurryWeekend/status/1258076419122438144 ''Get ready for #FurryWeekend At-Home''] post on Twitter. Retrieved May 8, 2020.</ref>
* [[Keep Calm & Carry Con: Furnal Isolation]] ('''KeepCalmCon''') - An online extension for both the cancelled furry convention '''Furnal Equinox 2020'''<ref>[https://twitter.com/KeepCalmCon KeepCalmCon] official Twitter channel. Retrieved March 17, 2020.</ref> and [[Toronto Comicon 2020]], held on March 20-22, 2020<ref>[https://www.comicontoronto.com/en/home.html ''Hey Fans''] page on the [[Toronto Comicon]]'s website. Retrieved April 26, 2020.</ref>
* [[Virtual Anthrocon]] - An online extension for the canceled 2020 Anthrocon, it will host the venue online on July 3-5, 2020, with a virtual [[dealers den]] and [[fursuit dance competition]], and other events.<ref>[https://www.anthrocon.org/virtual-events-schedule ''Announcing a Virtual Line Up of Events''] page on the [[Anthrocon]]'s website. Retrieved July 2, 2020.</ref> The event will be livestream via [https://anthrocon.tv Anthrocon.tv].<ref>[https://twitter.com/anthrocon/status/1278857238312935425 ''We've been working hard with our Staff and Performers...''] post on Twitter. Retrieved July 2, 2020.</ref>
* [[Virtual Furry Con]] ('''VFC''') - A online Belgian convention held on [[Discord]] on May 1-3, 2020,<ref>[https://twitter.com/HypiTheFox/status/1252532782259200002 ''COMING SOON: VFC - Virtual Furry Con! May 1st - May 3th''] post on Twitter. Retrieved July 6, 2020.</ref> with [[W:Streaming media|online art streaming]], [[W:Chat room|chatroom]]s and both [[W:Jackbox Games|Jackbox Games]] and [[W:Video game live streaming|live game streaming]].

=== Furries affected by COVID-19 ===

* [[Narka Zirkus]] - Died May 26, 2020<ref>[https://twitter.com/NarkaZirkus/status/1253128446772944903 ''Whelp the results are in, this Sergal is officially COVID-19 positive.''] post by [[Narka Zirkus]] on Twitter. Retrieved May 26, 2020.</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/EMTShibe/status/1265426711061180416?s=20 ''Update - Hey everyone.''] post by [[EMTShibe]] on Twitter. Retrieved May 26, 2020.</ref>
* [[Vil'kami Wolf]] - Died June 11, 2020<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=4210790775612566&set=a.554015217956825&type=3&theater ''Just lost another adopted brother.''] post on Facebook. Retrieved June 11, 2020.</ref>
* [[Vappyvap]] - Died April 22, 2020<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tww_fV0mp8g ''What Happened to VappyVap88''] video on [[YouTube]]. Retrieved April 25, 2020.</ref>

==References==
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== See also ==

* [[W:Coronavirus disease 2019|COVID-19]] on [[Wikipedia]]

== External links ==

* [https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html Coronavirus COVID-19] about page on the [[W:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention|Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]] ('''CDC''') website
* [https://gisanddata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/bda7594740fd40299423467b48e9ecf6 Coronavirus COVID-19] tracker on the [[W:Johns Hopkins University|Johns Hopkins University]] ('''JHU''') website
* [https://ncov2019.live/data nCoV2019.live] - COVID-19 tracker website
* [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1RsV9ZaO-l7Vymgsb8PoLD1iRgQtRLGifir-0Hl23-VI/edit#gid=0 #COVID19FurconUpdates Source Links] - [[GFTV News]]' Covid-19/Furcon tracker

=== Media ===

* [https://dogpatch.press/2020/03/18/conventions-cancelled-corona/ ''Conventions Cancelled By Corona Contagion — On March 20-22, Log On For KeepCalmCon''] article on [[Dogpatch Press]]
* [https://www.flayrah.com/7977/covid-19-pandemic-causes-furry-convention-closures-and-delays-worldwide ''COVID-19 pandemic causes furry convention closures and delays worldwide''] article on [[Flayrah]]
* [https://nypost.com/2020/03/17/atlanta-furry-convention-canceled-due-to-coronavirus/ ''Atlanta furry convention canceled due to coronavirus''] article from the [[W:New York Post|New York Post]]
* [https://www.post-gazette.com/life/lifestyle/2020/04/27/Anthrocon-2020-Pittsburgh-Furry-convention-canceled-coronavirus-COVID-19-concern/stories/202004270132 ''Anthrocon 2020, Pittsburgh’s Furry convention, canceled due to COVID-19 concerns''] article from the [[W:Pittsburgh Post Gazette|Pittsburgh Post Gazette]]
* [https://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/anthrocon-2020-is-officially-canceled/Content?oid=17168786 ''Anthrocon 2020 is officially canceled''] article from the [[W:Pittsburgh City Paper|Pittsburgh City Paper]]
* [https://www.vice.com/en_ca/article/epg8ba/coronavirus-artists-coping-waifus-fursona-art ''As Coronavirus Spreads, Artists Are Coping With Waifus and Fursona Art''] article on [[W:Vice (magazine)|Vice]]

{{Wikipedia|Coronavirus disease 2019}}
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COVID-19

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[[File:COVID-19.jpg|right|thumb|COVID-19, via the CDC website]]
'''Coronavirus disease 2019''' ('''COVID-19''') is an [[W:infectious disease|infectious disease]]<ref>[https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/events-as-they-happen ''Rolling updates on coronavirus disease (COVID-19)''] post on the [[W:World Health Organization|World Health Organization]]'s website. Retrieved ?.</ref> caused by the [[W:severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2|severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2]] ('''SARS-CoV-2''').

== History ==

First discovered in the [[W:Hubei|Hubei]] province in China, the disease has spread globally since 2019, resulting in the [[W:COVID-19 pandemic|COVID-19 pandemic]], declared by the World Health Organization in March 2020.

== Causes, symptoms and diagnosis ==
[[File:COVID-Kun.jpg|right|thumb|COVID-kun]]
[[File:CoronaChanWuhanChan.png|right|thumb|Corona-chan]]
The infection is spread from one person to others via [[W:respiratory droplets|respiratory droplets]], often produced during coughing and sneezing. Time from exposure to onset of symptoms is generally between two and fourteen days, with an average of five days.

Common symptoms include [[W:fever|fever]], cough and shortness of breath. Muscle pain, [[W:sputum|sputum]] production and sore throat are less common symptoms. While the majority of cases result in mild symptoms, some progress to [[W:pneumonia|pneumonia]] and [[W:multi-organ failure|multi-organ failure]]. The [[W:case fatality rate|deaths per the number of diagnosed cases]] is estimated at between 1% and 5% but varies by age and other health conditions.

The standard method of diagnosis is by [[W:reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction|reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction]] ('''rRT-PCR''') from a [[W:nasopharyngeal swab|nasopharyngeal swab]] or throat swab. The infection can also be diagnosed from a combination of symptoms, risk factors, and a chest [[W:CT scan|CT scan]] showing features of [[W:pneumonia|pneumonia]].

== Prevention and management ==

Recommended measures to prevent the disease include frequent [[W:hand washing|hand washing]], [[W:Social distancing|maintaining distance from other people]] and not touching one's face. The use of masks was initially recommended for those who suspect they have the virus and their caregivers but not the general public, but as evidence mounted that people can become infectious prior to displaying symptoms, universal face coverings is now mandatory in several states. As of early 2020, there is no [[W:vaccine|vaccine]] or specific [[W:antiviral treatment|antiviral treatment]] for COVID-19; management involves treatment of symptoms, [[W:supportive care|supportive care]] and experimental measures.

== Mascots ==

Thailand introduced in 2020 '''COVID-Kun''', an [[anthropomorphic]] red [[W:Virus|viral particle]] with spikes, three eyes, and sharp fangy teeth,<ref>[https://daily.jstor.org/theres-a-mascot-for-that-cute-covid-19-education/ ''There’s a Mascot for That? Cute COVID-19 Education''] article on [[W:JSTOR|JSTOR Daily]]. Retrieved July 3, 2020.</ref> for the purpose of teaching children on how to wash their hands and maintain [[W:Social distancing|social distancing]].

On January 17, 2020, an anonymous [[4chan]] user coined the catchphrase '''Corona-chan''' in a '''/pol/''' board thread to describe the coronavirus itself.<ref>[https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/corona-chan ''Corona-chan. Part of a series on 2019-20 Coronavirus Outbreak.]] article on [[Know Your Meme]]. Retrieved July 3, 2020.</ref> Four days later, on January 21, 2020, an anonymous 4chan user posted a [[drawing]] of a young Asian woman dressed in a red [[W:Cheongsam|Cheongsam dress]], holding a Chinese flag and a bottle of [[W:Corona (beer)|Corona bee]] in her hands, to the /pol/ board.

Many variants of the [[character]], [[sex]]ual or not, often invoking [[Rule 34]], [https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Rule_63 Rule 63], [https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Rule%2085 Rule 85], and [[furry]]<ref>[https://www.furaffinity.net/view/35941431/ ''Corona-chan''] post by [[Mindmusic]] om [[Fur Affinitty]]. Retrieved July 3, 2020.</ref> differings have appeared all over the net.

== COVID-19 and furry ==
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Multiple [[Meet|furry events]] have been delayed, cancelled, postponed, rescheduled or restricted to prevent the spread of COVID-19. These include:

=== Conventions ===

* [[Alamo City Furry Invasion]] 2020 - Postponed to 2021<ref>[https://twitter.com/FurryInvasion/status/1278372818678362114 ''For any questions please click on the link below for to our FAQs.'']] post on [[Twitter]]. Retrieved July 2, 2020.</ref>
* [[Anthro Weekend Utah]] 2020 - Postponed until July 16-18, 2021<ref>[https://anthroweekendutah.org/ ''COVID-19 Updates''] post on [[Anthro Weekend Utah]]'s website. Retrieved May 9, 2020.</ref>
* [[Anthrocon 2020]] - Cancelled<ref>[https://www.anthrocon.org/ ''An Important, Sad, Announcement''] post on [[Anthrocon]]'s website. Retrieved April 27, 2020.</ref>
* [[AnthrOhio 2020]] - Cancelled<ref>[http://www.anthrohio.org/ ''Update – AnthrOhio 2020 & COVID-19''] post on [[AnthrOhio]]'s website main page. Retrieved April 11, 2020.</ref>
* [[Aurawra]] 2020 - Postponed until 2021<ref>[https://www.aurawra.org/aurawra-covid-statement ''Aurawra Statement regarding COVID-19''] post on [[Aurawra]]'s website main page. Retrieved April 16, 2020.</ref>
* [[Brasil FurFest 2020]] - Postponed until 2021<ref>[https://brasilfurfest.com.br/en/bff2020/ Statement on the Brasil FurFest website]. Retrieved June 14, 2020</ref>
* [[Biggest Little Fur Con 2020]] - Postponed to Halloween weekend<ref>[https://goblfc.org/ BLFC 2020 ''Update Regarding COVID-19''] post on [[Biggest Little Fur Con]]'s website. Retrieved ?.</ref>
* [[Blue Ridge Furfare|Blue Ridge Furfare 2020]] - Restricted on Sunday March 15, 2020 to comply with [[W:North Carolina|North Carolina]]'s executive order banning gatherings of more than 100 people<ref>[https://t.me/furfare/68 ''ATTENTION BLUE RIDGE FURFARE GUESTS''] post on [[Telegram]]. Retrieved March 14, 2020.</ref>
* [[Camp Tiny Paws|Camp Tiny Paws 2020]] - Postponed until August 13-15, 2021<ref>[https://twitter.com/CampTinyPaws/status/1255201022928134144 ''To safeguard the health and welfare of our campers''] post on Twitter. Retrieved May 11, 2020.</ref>
* [[CanFURence#CanFURence 2020|CanFURence]] - Cancelled <ref>[https://twitter.com/canFURence/status/1267988096664113157?s=20 "We are disappointed to announce..."] post on Twitter, June 2, 2020. Retrieved June 6, 2020.</ref>
* [[City Fur|City Fur 2020]] - Cancelled<ref>[https://twitter.com/CityFurMX/status/1240705320965378048 ''Estamos conscientes de la situación por la cual el mundo está pasando y las decisiones que ha tomado el gobierno así como varias organizaciones entorno al COVID-19.''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 19, 2020 .</ref>
* [[ConFuror]] 2020 - All on-site activities cancelled<ref>[http://www.confuror.org/en/covid-19/ ''Status report in relation to COVID-19''] on [[ConFuror]]'s website. Retrieved July 15, 2020.</ref>
* [[ConFurtiva]] 2020 - Postponed to November 20-22, 2020<ref>[https://twitter.com/ConfurtivaMX/status/1254213306769948672 ''Anunciamos lo siguiente''] post on Twitter (In Spanish). Retrieved May 4, 2020.</ref>
* [[ConFuzzled 2020]] - Cancelled<ref>[https://2020.confuzzled.org.uk/2020/03/24/update-24-03-2020-coronavirus-covid-19/ ''Update 24/03/2020: Coronavirus (COVID-19)''] post on [[ConFuzzled]]'s website. Retrieved 24 March 2020.</ref>
* [[DenFur]] 2020 - Rescheduled for August 2021<ref>[https://twitter.com/DenFurCO/status/1268249828795899904 ''Hey all''] post on Twitter. Retrieved June 6, 2020.</ref>
* [[Dutch Furcon]] 2020 - Rescheduled to Summer of 2021<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/DutchFurCon/posts/1608899819268868 ''DFC 7: DELAYED, BUT NOT LOST!''] post on Facebook. Retrieved May 2, 2020.</ref>
* [[EAST]] 2020 - Postponed to July 14-18, 2021<ref>[https://www.east.wtf/?l=de ''LIEBE EAST 10-TEILNEHMER UND MITFURS''] announcement (in German) on the [[EAST]] website. Retrieved June 6, 2020.</ref>
* [[Eurofurence 26]] - Cancelled<ref>[https://twitter.com/eurofurence/status/1255969435447431171?s=20 Post on Twitter] dated April 30, 2020, retrieved May 1, 2020</ref>
* [[Fauntastic|Fauntastic 2020]] - Postponed to November 20-22 <ref>[https://fauntastic.eu/news ''Official statement about the situation with Covid-19 and the convention''] post on [[Fauntastic]]'s website. Retrieved ?.</ref>
* [[Fur Squared]] 2021 - Physical con cancelled, virtual con to be held February 26-28<ref>[https://twitter.com/FurSquared/status/1282119771358670851 Post on Twitter] retrieved July 12, 2021.</ref>
* [[FurCan]] 2020 - Cancelled <ref>[https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=3238114176220625&set=a.1852956684736388 ''AVISO IMPORTANTE''] post on Facebook (in Spanish). Retrieved May 20, 2020.</ref>
* [[Furcation]] 2020 - Cancelled<ref>[https://twitter.com/Furcationevent/status/1276213820281651201 ''With great regret we have to announce the cancellation of Furcation 2020 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.''] post on Twitter]. Retrieved July 3, 2020.</ref>
* [[Fur-Eh!]] 2020 - Postponed until July 15-18, 2021<ref>[https://www.fureh.ca/covid-19/ ''COVID-19 Update''] page on [[Fur-Eh]]'s website. Retrieved April 24, 2020.</ref>
* [[FurDU 2020]] - Postponed until May 7-9, 2021<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2518614671732117&id=1712351495691776&sfnsn=mo ''Unfortunatley due to the new laws banning gatherings over 500 people, and our concern for attendees health, FurDU will be postponed untill 2021''] post on [[Facebook]]. Retrieved March 16, 2020.</ref>
* [[Furizon]] 2020 - Cancelled{{cn}}
* [[Furnal Equinox 2020]] - Cancelled<ref>[https://www.furnalequinox.com/2020/03/13/furnal-equinox-2020-cancellation/ ''Furnal Equinox 2020: Official Cancellation Of Event''] post on [[Furnal Equinox]]'s website. Retrieved ?.</ref>
* [[Furnexion|Furnexion 2020]] - Postponed<ref>[https://twitter.com/furnexion/status/1239427452079869958 ''OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 15, 2020.</ref>
* [[Furpocalypse 2020]] - Postponed to 2021<ref>[https://furpocalypse.org/announcements/furpocalypse-covid-2020-developments/ ''Official Statement Regarding Furpocalypse 2020 Developments And COVID-19''] post on [[Furpocalypse]]'s website. Retrieved May 30, 2020.</ref>
* [[Furry Migration 2020]] - Rescheduled to September 10-12, 2021<ref>[https://twitter.com/FurryMigration/status/1274854613594718208 ''It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce Furry Migration 2020 has been postponed to 2021''] post on Twitter. Retrieved June 23, 2020.</ref>
* [[Furry Siesta]] 2020 - Cancelled<ref>[https://www.furrysiesta.org/ ''Furry Siesta 2020 Cancellation'']] post on [[Furry Fiesta]]'s website. Retrieved June 13, 2020.</ref>
* [[Furry Summer Mexico]] 2020 - Postponed to November 21-22, 2020<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/FurrySummer/photos/pb.364763310344075.-2207520000../1629725420514518/?type=3&theater ''Comité de organizacion de Furry Summer México. Asunto: COVID-19 Actualization 2''] post on Facebook (in Spanish). Retrieved May 2, 2020.</ref>
* [[Furry Weekend Atlanta 2020]] - Cancelled<ref>[https://t.me/furryweekend/65 ''We have an announcement to share for Furry Weekend Atlanta 2020.''] post on Telegram. Retrieved March 16, 2020.</ref>
* [[Furry Weekend Holland]] 2020 - Cancelled<ref>[https://furryweekend.nl Furry Weekend Holland] frontpage. Retrieved March 29, 2020.</ref>
* [[Furrydelphia]] 2020 - Cancelled<ref>[https://twitter.com/Furrydelphia/status/1268912964171677698 ''It's with great disappointment''] post on Twitter. Retrieved June 6, 2020.</ref>
* [[FurryPinas 2020]] - Postponed<ref>[https://twitter.com/FurryPinas/status/1240253351700267008 ''A Message from the FurryPinas Team''] post on Twitter. Retrieved April 20, 2020.</ref>
* [[Furs Upon Malaysia 2020]] - Postponed to December 11-12, 2021<ref>[https://twitter.com/FURUM_MY/status/1261295734915137537 ''FURUM Has Been Postponed''] post on Twitter. Retrieved May 24, 2020.</ref>
* [[FursonaCon]] 2020 - Cancelled<ref>[https://twitter.com/FursonaCon/status/1274371644954378240 ''After careful consideration and consultation with our staff, and our venue''] post on Twitter. Retrieved June 23, 2020.</ref>
* [[Further Confusion]] 2020 - Cancelled<ref>[https://www.furtherconfusion.org/fc2021-announcement/ FC2021 Announcement] on [[Further Confusion]]'s website. Retrieved July 15, 2020.</ref>
* [[FURUM]] 2020 - Cancelled<ref>[https://twitter.com/FURUM_MY/status/1261295734915137537 Animated announcement] on Twitter. Retrieved May 26, 2020.</ref>
* [[Furway]] 2020 - Cancelled<ref>[https://furway.no/info ''Information about Furway: Coronavirus''] post on the [[Furway]]'s website. Retrieved May 2, 2020.</ref>
* [[Gateway FurMeet|Gateway FurMeet 2020]] - Cancelled<ref>[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IlUXhn8bkEcKh-CIpQ-OK8VhdBpGVt_n/view ''CORONAVIRUS UPDATE GFM 2020 Cancelled''] post on the [[Gateway FurMeet]] website. Retrieved March 15, 2020.</ref>
* [[Golden Leaves Con]] 2020 - Postponed to October 27-31 2021<ref>[https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon/status/1269999349414666248 ''It's with a heavy heart that we announce''] post on Twitter. Retrieved June 11, 2020.</ref>
* [[Golden State Fur Con|Golden State Fur Con 2020]] - Postponed<ref>2020 Golden State Fur Con "[https://gsfurcon.com/ GSFC 2020 Postponed]". Retrieved ?.</ref>
* [[IndyFurCon 2020]] - Cancelled<ref>[https://twitter.com/IndyFurCon/status/1265327117937639426 ''It is with a deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce that IndyFurCon 2020 is canceled.''] post on Twitter. Retrieved May 28, 2020.</ref>
* [[Just Fur The Weekend|Just Fur The Weekend 2020]] - Postponed until 2021<ref>[https://twitter.com/jftwconvention/status/1244733448016859137 ''SPACE TURBULENCE DETECTED!''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 31, 2020.</ref>
* [[Lakeside Furs]] 2020 - Cancelled<ref>[https://twitter.com/Lakesidefurs/status/1251799211512934401 ''Wichtige Info: Aufgrund der Verordnung der Österreichischen Regierung, alle Veranstaltungen bis ende Juni zu verbieten, mussten auch wir uns dafür entscheiden, die LSF für 2020 absagen zu müssen''] post on Twitter (in German). Retrieved April 25, 2020.</ref>
* [[Little Island Furcon|Little Island Furcon 2020]] - Postponed to March 13-14, 2021<ref>[https://twitter.com/LittleIslandFC/status/1247854385498959873 ''Hey guys''/''Apologies, wrong date attached to previous post.''] post on Twitter. Retrieved May 2, 2020.</ref>
* [[Megaplex]] 2020 - Postponed until 2021<ref>[https://twitter.com/MegaplexCon/status/1260223480009830403 ''With our greatest apologies...''] post on Twitter. Dated May 12, 2020. Retrieved May 12, 2020.</ref>
* [[Mephit Fur Meet 2020]] - Cancelled<ref>[https://www.mephitfurmeet.org ''Hi Mephit Fur Meet Family''] post on [[Mephit Fur Meet]]'s website. Retrieved May 12, 2020.</ref>
* [[Mephit Mini Con]] 2020 - Cancelled<ref>[https://twitter.com/mephitminicon/status/1241055957767127040 ''Mit Bedauern müssen wir mitteilen, dass wir die MMC 2020 hiermit absagen.''] post on Twitter (in German). Retrieved April 20, 2020.</ref>
* [[Midwest Furfest]] 2020 - Rescheduled to December 3-5, 2021<ref>[www.furfest.org Midwest Furfest 2020 Announcement] post on main page. Retrieved July 15, 2020</ref>
* [[Motor City Furry Con 2020]] - Postponed until 2021<ref>[https://motorcityfurrycon.org/postponed/ ''Postponed: MCFC Postponed Until 2021'']. Retrieved May 1, 2020.</ref>
* [[PAWAI]] 2020 - Cancelled<ref>[https://twitter.com/PAWAI_ID/status/1261531810988609537 ''Dear PAWAI Attendees'']]. Retrieved May 26, 2020</ref>
* [[PAWCon|PawCon 2020]] - Moved to August 20-23, 2020<ref>[https://pacanthro.org ''To our Community and Friends''] post on the [[PAWCon]] website. Retrieved May 20, 2020.</ref>
* [[Sin City Murr Con]] 2020 - Postponed<ref>[https://twitter.com/SinCityMurrCon/status/1262509738178142208 ''Hello Everyone''] post on Twiter. Retrieved May 20, 2020.</ref>
* [[SpokAnthro|SpokAnthro 2020]] - Cancelled<ref>[https://www.spokanthro.org/2020/ ''Our Dearest Members''] post on the [[SpokAnthro]]'s website. Retrieved May 14, 2020.</ref>
* [[South AfriFur]] 2020 - Postponed<ref>[https://twitter.com/SouthAfriFurCon/status/1250393354480889856 ''Due to the Covid-19 outbreak we unfortunately have no choice but to postpone this year's South Afrifur Convention.''] post on Twitter. Retrieved April 19, 2020.</ref>
* [[Tails and Tornadoes]] 2020 - Cancelled<ref>[https://twitter.com/TTFurcon/status/1262875420023828482 ''ATTENTION AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM YOUR TTFC STAFF''] post on Twitter. Retrieved May 26, 2020.</ref>
* [[Thaitails 2020]] - Postponed<ref>[https://twitter.com/ThaiTails/status/1235520430796156930 ''Statement from the Thaitails staff: Postponed the convention due to an ongoing epidemic COVID-19'']. Retrieved ?.</ref>
* [[Western Pennsylvania Furry Weekend]] 2020 - Cancelled<ref>[http://wpafw.org ''WPAFW 2020 Cancellation''] statement on [[Western Pennsylvania Furry Weekend]]'s website. Dated June 15, 2020. Retrieved June 15, 2020.</ref>
* [[Wild Nights]] 2020 - Postponed until 2021<ref>[http://www.wildnights.org ''Wild Nights 2020 POSTPONED''] Message on main page. Retrieved March 24, 2020.</ref>
* [[Wild Prairie Fur Con]] 2020 - Cancelled<ref>[https://twitter.com/wpfcon/status/1256282234362855424/photo/1 ''COVID-19 May 1st Update''] post on Twitter. Retrieved May 2, 2020.</ref>
* [[Woods Flock|Woods Flock 2020]] - Cancelled<ref>[https://t.me/woodsflock/2818 ''I just received word from the park''] post on Telegram. Retrieved March 27, 2020.</ref>
* [[WUFF#2020|WUFF 2020]] - Cancelled until 2021<ref>[https://telegra.ph/WUFF-2020-EN-03-25 ''WUFF 2020 [EN]''] post on Telegram. Dated March 25, 2020. Retrieved March 25, 2020.</ref>
* [[ZodiaCon]] 2020 - Cancelled<ref>[https://www.zodiacon.cz/en ''ZodiaCon 2020 was cancelled''] post on [[ZodiaCon]]'smain page. Retrieved April 29, 2020.</ref>

=== Furmeets ===

* [[Aurora Furs]] meets - Cancelled until further notice<ref>[https://twitter.com/ColoradoFurs/status/1239267730475438083 ''ATTENTION:''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 15, 2020.</ref>
* [[Cabincon (UK)|Cabincon 2020]] - Postponed to 2021<ref>[https://twitter.com/furrycabincon/status/1244674100989231105 ''I'm afraid I've got to be the bearer of bad news this evening''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 31, 2020.</ref>
* [[LAFF Bowling|Chicagoland Furs Meet Up]] - Postponed until further notice<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/471158552931098/permalink/2808055465908050/ ''As of today all events are on hold until further notice.''] post on Facebook. Retrieved March 18, 2020.</ref>
* [[Delaware Furbowl|Delaware Furbowl 74]] - Moved from March 28, 2020, to May 30, 2020<ref>[https://twitter.com/TheFurstState/status/1238193477755772928 ''Due to health concerns for our community we have decided to cancel the March 28th furbowl.''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 15, 2020.</ref>
* [[DFW Furs]] furmeet - Cancelled until further notice<ref>[https://twitter.com/DFWFurs/status/1238513890373369862 ''IMPORTANT UPDATE REGARDING FURMEETS THIS MONTH!''] post on the [[DFW Furs]] Twitter channel. Retrieved March 15, 2020.</ref>
* [[Georgia Furs]] events - Postponed for the month of March 2020<ref>[https://t.me/georgiafursevents/323 ''Hi everyone:''] post on Telegram. Retrieved March 12, 2020.</ref>
* [[Hendertucky furmeet]] - Cancelled<ref>[https://twitter.com/NVFurs/status/1240080652118028288 ''UPDATE: Due recent events involving the COVID-19 outbreak''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 18, 2020.</ref>
* [[KentFurs]] furmeet - Cancelled until further notice<ref>[https://twitter.com/KentFurs/status/1239635597284847616 ''In response to this announcement''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 18, 2020.</ref>
* [[LeedsFurs|Leeds Furmeet]] - Cancelled for March<ref>[https://www.leedsfurs.org.uk/2020/03/17/covid-19-update/ ''COVID-19 Update''] post on the [[LeedsFurs]] website. Retrieved March 18, 2020</ref>
* [[Madison Furry Bowling]] - Cancelled for the month of March 2020<ref>[https://twitter.com/WIFurs/status/1239328863651532807 ''Due to the concerns of COVID-19, and some other factors''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 15, 2020.</ref>
* [[MassFurBowl]] - Cancelled for the month of March 2020<ref>[https://twitter.com/MassFurBowl/status/1238296088068665345 ''Important: The Staff have discussed and we are CANCELLING THE MARCH FURBOWL''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 12, 2020.</ref>
* [[Megaplex]] Annual Picnic 2020 - Cancelled<ref>[https://t.me/MegaplexCon/347 ''It's hard to miss the recent announcements...''] post on Telegram. Retrieved March 17, 2020.</ref>
* [[Midwest FurBowl]] - Postponed until further notice<ref>[https://twitter.com/MidwestFurBowl/status/1241439303751909378 ''Good afternoon everyone!''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 21, 2020.</ref>
* [[Minnesota Furs]] events - Cancelled until further notice<ref>[https://www.mnfurs.org/MNFurs_Talk/mnfurs/statement-of-the-coronavirus-mnfurs-events/ ''Statement of the Coronavirus & MNFurs Events''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 18, 2020.</ref>
* [[Otterdance]] - Postponed<ref>2020 Otterdance! "[https://twitter.com/OtterdamParty/status/1238132240103718914 In agreement with @WORM_Rotterdam, @Otterdance has been postponed. We're discussing future dates and ticket refunds and will keep you informed.]". Retrieved ?.</ref>
* [[Pittsburgh Furbowl]] - Postponed, perhaps to May<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/PittsburghFurBowl/posts/1935664913243739?__tn__=-R ''APRIL FURBOWL UPDATE!''] post on Facebook. Retrieved May 2, 2020.</ref>
* [[Shawnee Fur Bowl]] - Cancelled for March<ref>[https://twitter.com/PlsPetBree/status/1239749912033734656 ''Heads up to my fellow Oklahoma furries''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 18, 2020.</ref>
* [[SoCal FurBQ]] - Cancelled<ref>[https://twitter.com/SoCalFurBQ/status/1279469396616855552 ''Now that July has come, we can say that our 22nd (no-longer-annual) FurBQ is canceled for 2020.''] post on Twitter. Retrieved July 6, 2020.</ref>
* [[TourDeFur]] - Cancelled<ref>[https://twitter.com/rkniner/status/1239972337958584320''It's unfortunate, but this weekend's #TourDeFur has been CANCELLED''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 17, 2020.</ref>
* [[Utah FurBowl]] - Suspended until further notice<ref>[https://twitter.com/UtahFurBowl/status/1238919392492060672 ''Due to the developments of COVID-19''] post on Twitter. Retrieved May 2, 2020.</ref>
* [[Warsaw Monthly Furmeet]] - Cancelled until further notice<ref>[https://twitter.com/ulbrek/status/1237690351382458368 ''Aaaaand cancelled the Warsaw Monthly Furmeet. Stay safe!''] post on Twitter. Dated March 11, 2020. Retrieved March 15, 2020.</ref>

== Other COVID-19/furry developments ==

[[IMVU]]'s [[Fur Affinity]] will offer help for those [[furry convention]]s impacted by COVID-19 by giving them free advertising.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Dragoneer/status/1238972008010067975 ''If any furry cons are impacted by coronavirus''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 17, 2020.</ref>

The [[Anthropomorphic Literature and Arts Association]] announced that the results of the [[2019 Ursa Major Awards]] would be via a video presentation as securing a venue was impossible due to COVID-19.<ref>[https://twitter.com/UrsaMajorAwards/status/1243818004896313350 ''Due to the current COVID-19 crisis...''] post on the [[Ursa Major Awards]]'s Twitter account. Retrieved April 19, 2020.</ref> The award's presentation was published on [[YouTube]] on May 23, 2020.<ref>[https://twitter.com/UrsaMajorAwards/status/1264369714471464960?s=20 ''The results of the 2019 Ursa Major Award voting are now live!''] post on the [[Ursa Major Awards]]' Twitter account. Dated May 23, 2020. Retrieved May 23, 2020.</ref>

=== Online conventions ===

Several people and organizations are scheduling [[online furry conventions|online-only conventions]]<ref>[https://artconomy.com/blog/posts/2020/03/17/recent-cancellations-have-given-rise-to-online-conventions-heres-what-you-need-to-know/ ''Recent Cancellations Have Given Rise to Online Conventions. Here’s What you Need to Know:''] article on [[Artconomy]]. Dated March 17, 2020. Retrieved March 17, 2020.</ref> via streaming ([[W:Picatro|Picarto]], [[W:Twitch|Twitch]]) and the use of popular [[W:Social media|social media]] apps like [[Twitter]], [[Facebook]], [[W:Discord (software)|Discord]] and [[W:Telegram (software)|Telegram]], among others. These include:

* [[CouchCon]] - An established furry/[[anthro]] online con already operating since 2019, scheduled for June 25-28, 2020<ref>[https://twitter.com/Dreamkeepers/status/1239046176823037952 ''2nd annual #Couchcon is ON.''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 17, 2020.</ref>
* [[Cozy Con]] - A self described "spiritual successor to [[Tigerdile]]'s [[Tigerdile#Homecon|HomeCon]]",<ref>[https://cozycononline.com Cozy Con] official website. Retrieved March 17, 2020.</ref> their first event was held on May 2-3, 2020,<ref>[https://twitter.com/cozycononline/status/1239678603526193152 ''CozyCon 2020''] - pinned tweet on Twitter. Dated March 16, 2020. Retrieved March 17, 2020.</ref> with the next one scheduled for September 19-20, 2020.<ref>[http://twitter.com/cozycononline/status/1264264099862417408 ''Autumn CozyCon 2020''] - Twitter update post. Dated May 23, 2020. Retrieved May 23, 2020.</ref>
* [[Down Home FurCon]] ('''DHFC''') - A [[W:Texas|Texas]] based online con, held on May 1-3, 2020<ref>[https://twitter.com/DownHomeFC Down Home FurCon] official Twitter channel. Retrieved March 19, 2020.</ref>
* [[Furality Online Xperience|Furality]] ('''FOX''') - A [[W:Virtual reality|virtual reality]] convention hosted on the [[W:VRChat|VRChat]] platform, scheduled for the weekend of May 22-24, 2020.<ref>[https://furality.org/ Furality.org] official convention website. Retrieved April 2, 2020.</ref>
* [[Furry Weekend At-Home]] - An online extension for the COVID-19 cancelled furry convention [[Furry Weekend Atlanta]], was hosted both on its own streaming site, [https://furryweekend.tv Furryweekend.tv], with Twitch offering expanded venues.<ref>[https://www.twitch.tv/furryweekendgaming 'Furry Weekend Gaming] venue on Twitch. Retrieved May 8, 2020.</ref> It was promoted under the [[W:Hashtag|hashtag]] '''#FurryWeekend'''.<ref>[https://twitter.com/FurryWeekend/status/1258076419122438144 ''Get ready for #FurryWeekend At-Home''] post on Twitter. Retrieved May 8, 2020.</ref>
* [[Keep Calm & Carry Con: Furnal Isolation]] ('''KeepCalmCon''') - An online extension for both the cancelled furry convention '''Furnal Equinox 2020'''<ref>[https://twitter.com/KeepCalmCon KeepCalmCon] official Twitter channel. Retrieved March 17, 2020.</ref> and [[Toronto Comicon 2020]], held on March 20-22, 2020<ref>[https://www.comicontoronto.com/en/home.html ''Hey Fans''] page on the [[Toronto Comicon]]'s website. Retrieved April 26, 2020.</ref>
* [[Virtual Anthrocon]] - An online extension for the canceled 2020 Anthrocon, it will host the venue online on July 3-5, 2020, with a virtual [[dealers den]] and [[fursuit dance competition]], and other events.<ref>[https://www.anthrocon.org/virtual-events-schedule ''Announcing a Virtual Line Up of Events''] page on the [[Anthrocon]]'s website. Retrieved July 2, 2020.</ref> The event will be livestream via [https://anthrocon.tv Anthrocon.tv].<ref>[https://twitter.com/anthrocon/status/1278857238312935425 ''We've been working hard with our Staff and Performers...''] post on Twitter. Retrieved July 2, 2020.</ref>
* [[Virtual Furry Con]] ('''VFC''') - A online Belgian convention held on [[Discord]] on May 1-3, 2020,<ref>[https://twitter.com/HypiTheFox/status/1252532782259200002 ''COMING SOON: VFC - Virtual Furry Con! May 1st - May 3th''] post on Twitter. Retrieved July 6, 2020.</ref> with [[W:Streaming media|online art streaming]], [[W:Chat room|chatroom]]s and both [[W:Jackbox Games|Jackbox Games]] and [[W:Video game live streaming|live game streaming]].

=== Furries affected by COVID-19 ===

* [[Narka Zirkus]] - Died May 26, 2020<ref>[https://twitter.com/NarkaZirkus/status/1253128446772944903 ''Whelp the results are in, this Sergal is officially COVID-19 positive.''] post by [[Narka Zirkus]] on Twitter. Retrieved May 26, 2020.</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/EMTShibe/status/1265426711061180416?s=20 ''Update - Hey everyone.''] post by [[EMTShibe]] on Twitter. Retrieved May 26, 2020.</ref>
* [[Vil'kami Wolf]] - Died June 11, 2020<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=4210790775612566&set=a.554015217956825&type=3&theater ''Just lost another adopted brother.''] post on Facebook. Retrieved June 11, 2020.</ref>
* [[Vappyvap]] - Died April 22, 2020<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tww_fV0mp8g ''What Happened to VappyVap88''] video on [[YouTube]]. Retrieved April 25, 2020.</ref>

==References==
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== See also ==

* [[W:Coronavirus disease 2019|COVID-19]] on [[Wikipedia]]

== External links ==

* [https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html Coronavirus COVID-19] about page on the [[W:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention|Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]] ('''CDC''') website
* [https://gisanddata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/bda7594740fd40299423467b48e9ecf6 Coronavirus COVID-19] tracker on the [[W:Johns Hopkins University|Johns Hopkins University]] ('''JHU''') website
* [https://ncov2019.live/data nCoV2019.live] - COVID-19 tracker website
* [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1RsV9ZaO-l7Vymgsb8PoLD1iRgQtRLGifir-0Hl23-VI/edit#gid=0 #COVID19FurconUpdates Source Links] - [[GFTV News]]' Covid-19/Furcon tracker

=== Media ===

* [https://dogpatch.press/2020/03/18/conventions-cancelled-corona/ ''Conventions Cancelled By Corona Contagion — On March 20-22, Log On For KeepCalmCon''] article on [[Dogpatch Press]]
* [https://www.flayrah.com/7977/covid-19-pandemic-causes-furry-convention-closures-and-delays-worldwide ''COVID-19 pandemic causes furry convention closures and delays worldwide''] article on [[Flayrah]]
* [https://nypost.com/2020/03/17/atlanta-furry-convention-canceled-due-to-coronavirus/ ''Atlanta furry convention canceled due to coronavirus''] article from the [[W:New York Post|New York Post]]
* [https://www.post-gazette.com/life/lifestyle/2020/04/27/Anthrocon-2020-Pittsburgh-Furry-convention-canceled-coronavirus-COVID-19-concern/stories/202004270132 ''Anthrocon 2020, Pittsburgh’s Furry convention, canceled due to COVID-19 concerns''] article from the [[W:Pittsburgh Post Gazette|Pittsburgh Post Gazette]]
* [https://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/anthrocon-2020-is-officially-canceled/Content?oid=17168786 ''Anthrocon 2020 is officially canceled''] article from the [[W:Pittsburgh City Paper|Pittsburgh City Paper]]
* [https://www.vice.com/en_ca/article/epg8ba/coronavirus-artists-coping-waifus-fursona-art ''As Coronavirus Spreads, Artists Are Coping With Waifus and Fursona Art''] article on [[W:Vice (magazine)|Vice]]

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[[File:COVID-19.jpg|right|thumb|COVID-19, via the CDC website]]
'''Coronavirus disease 2019''' ('''COVID-19''') is a [[W:pandemic|pandemic]] [[W:infectious disease|infectious disease]]<ref>2020 World Health Organization "[https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/events-as-they-happen Rolling updates on coronavirus disease (COVID-19)]". Retrieved ?.</ref> caused by the [[W:severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2|severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2]] ('''SARS-CoV-2''').

The disease has spread globally since 2019, resulting in the [[W:2019–20 coronavirus pandemic|2019–20 coronavirus pandemic]]. Common symptoms include [[W:fever|fever]], cough and shortness of breath. Muscle pain, [[W:sputum|sputum]] production and sore throat are less common symptoms. While the majority of cases result in mild symptoms, some progress to [[W:pneumonia|pneumonia]] and [[W:multi-organ failure|multi-organ failure]]. The [[W:case fatality rate|deaths per number of diagnosed cases]] is estimated at between 1% and 5% but varies by age and other health conditions.

== Cause and diagnosis ==

The infection is spread from one person to others via [[W:respiratory droplets|respiratory droplets]], often produced during coughing and sneezing. Time from exposure to onset of symptoms is generally between two and fourteen days, with an average of five days. The standard method of diagnosis is by [[W:reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction|reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction]] ('''rRT-PCR''') from a [[W:nasopharyngeal swab|nasopharyngeal swab]] or throat swab. The infection can also be diagnosed from a combination of symptoms, risk factors and a chest [[W:CT scan|CT scan]] showing features of [[W:pneumonia|pneumonia]].

== Prevention and management ==

Recommended measures to prevent the disease include frequent [[W:hand washing|hand washing]], [[W:Social distancing|maintaining distance from other people]] and not touching one's face. The use of masks is recommended for those who suspect they have the virus and their caregivers but not the general public. As of early 2020, there is no [[W:vaccine|vaccine]] or specific [[W:antiviral treatment|antiviral treatment]] for COVID-19; management involves treatment of symptoms, [[W:supportive care|supportive care]] and experimental measures.

== COVID-19 and furry ==
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Multiple [[Meet|furry events]] have been cancelled, postponed or restricted to prevent the spread of COVID-19. These include:

=== Conventions ===

* [[Biggest Little Fur Con 2020]] - Postponed to Halloween weekend<ref>2020 Biggest Little Fur Con "[https://goblfc.org/ BLFC 2020 Update Regarding COVID-19]". Retrieved ?.</ref>
* [[Blue Ridge Furfare|Blue Ridge Furfare 2020]] - Restricted on Sunday March 15, 2020 to comply with [[W:North Carolina|North Carolina]]'s executive order banning gatherings of more than 100 people<ref>[https://t.me/furfare/68 ''ATTENTION BLUE RIDGE FURFARE GUESTS''] post on [[Telegram]]. Retrieved March 14, 2020.</ref>
* [[City Fur|City Fur 2020]] - Cancelled <ref>2020 City Fur "[https://twitter.com/CityFurMX/status/1240705320965378048 City Fur 2020: Official Cancellation Of Event (In Spanish)]". Retrieved March 19, 2020 .</ref>
* [[ConFuzzled 2020]] - Cancelled <ref>[https://2020.confuzzled.org.uk/2020/03/24/update-24-03-2020-coronavirus-covid-19/ Update 24/03/2020: Coronavirus (COVID-19)]. Retrieved 24 March 2020.</ref>
* [[Fauntastic|Fauntastic 2020]] - Postponed <ref>2020 Fauntastic "[https://fauntastic.eu/news Official statement about the situation with Covid-19 and the convention]". Retrieved ?.</ref>
* [[FurDU 2020]] - Cancelled<ref>[https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2518614671732117&id=1712351495691776&sfnsn=mo ''Unfortunatley due to the new laws banning gatherings over 500 people, and our concern for attendees health, FurDU will be postponed untill 2021''] post on [[Facebook]]. Retrieved March 16, 2020.</ref>
* [[Furnal Equinox 2020]] - Cancelled<ref>2020 Furnal Equinox "[https://www.furnalequinox.com/2020/03/13/furnal-equinox-2020-cancellation/ Furnal Equinox 2020: Official Cancellation Of Event]". Retrieved ?.</ref>
* [[Furnexion|Furnexion 2020]] - Postponed <ref>[https://twitter.com/furnexion/status/1239427452079869958 ''OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT''] post on [[Twitter]]. Retrieved March 15, 2020.</ref>
* [[Furry Weekend Atlanta|Furry Weekend Atlanta 2020]] - Cancelled<ref>[https://t.me/furryweekend/65 ''We have an announcement to share for Furry Weekend Atlanta 2020.''] post on Telegram. Retrieved March 16, 2020.</ref>
* [[Gateway FurMeet|Gateway FurMeet 2020]] - Cancelled<ref>[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IlUXhn8bkEcKh-CIpQ-OK8VhdBpGVt_n/view ''CORONAVIRUS UPDATE GFM 2020 Cancelled''] post on the [[Gateway FurMeet]] website. Retrieved March 15, 2020.</ref>
* [[Golden State Fur Con|Golden State Fur Con 2020]] - Postponed<ref>2020 Golden State Fur Con "[https://gsfurcon.com/ GSFC 2020 Postponed]". Retrieved ?.</ref>
* [[Motor City Furry Con 2020]] - Postponed<ref>2020 Motor City Fur Con "[https://motorcityfurrycon.org/news/mcfc-2020-postponed/ MCFC 2020 Postponed]". Retrieved ?.</ref>
* [[Little Island Furcon|Little Island Furcon 2020]] - Restricted to 249 people plus medical screenings at registration/check in<ref>[https://twitter.com/LittleIslandFC/status/1239129216559411200 ''Heya!''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 15, 2020.</ref>
* [[Thaitails|Thaitails 2020]] - Postponed<ref>2020 Taitails2020 "[https://twitter.com/ThaiTails/status/1235520430796156930 Statement from the Thaitails staff: Postponed the convention due to an ongoing epidemic COVID-19]". Retrieved ?.</ref>
* [[Wild Nights]] 2020 - Postponed until 2021<ref>[http://www.wildnights.org ''Wild Nights 2020 POSTPONED''] Message on main page. Retrieved March 24, 2020.</ref>
* [[Woods Flock|Woods Flock 2020]] - Cancelled<ref>[https://t.me/woodsflock/2818 ''I just received word from the park''] post on Telegram. Retrieved March 27, 2020.</ref>
* [[WUFF|WUFF 2020]] - Cancelled until 2021<ref>[https://telegra.ph/WUFF-2020-EN-03-25 ''WUFF 2020 [EN]''] post on [[Telegram. Dated March 25, 2020. Retrieved March 25, 2020.</ref>

=== Furmeets ===

* [[Aurora Furs]] meets - Cancelled until further notice<ref>[https://twitter.com/ColoradoFurs/status/1239267730475438083 ''ATTENTION:''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 15, 2020.</ref>
* [[LAFF Bowling|Chicagoland Furs Meet and Greet]] - Postponed until further notice<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/471158552931098/permalink/2808055465908050/ ''As of today all events are on hold until further notice.''] post on Facebook. Retrieved March 18, 2020</ref>
* [[Delaware Furbowl|Delaware Furbowl 74]] - Moved from March 28, 2020, to May 30, 2020<ref>[https://twitter.com/TheFurstState/status/1238193477755772928 ''Due to health concerns for our community we have decided to cancel the March 28th furbowl.''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 15, 2020.</ref>
* [[DFW Furs]] furmeet - Cancelled until further notice<ref>[https://twitter.com/DFWFurs/status/1238513890373369862 ''IMPORTANT UPDATE REGARDING FURMEETS THIS MONTH!''] post on the [[DFW Furs]] Twitter channel. Retrieved March 15, 2020.</ref>
* [[Georgia Furs]] events - Postponed for the month of March 2020<ref>[https://t.me/georgiafursevents/323 ''Hi everyone:''] post on Telegram. Retrieved March 12, 2020.</ref>
* [[Hendertucky furmeet]] - Cancelled<ref>[https://twitter.com/NVFurs/status/1240080652118028288 ''UPDATE: Due recent events involving the COVID-19 outbreak''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 18, 2020</ref>
* [[KentFurs]] furmeet - Cancelled until further notice<ref>[https://twitter.com/KentFurs/status/1239635597284847616 ''In response to this announcement''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 18, 2020</ref>
* [[LeedsFurs|Leeds Furmeet]] - Cancelled for March<ref>[https://www.leedsfurs.org.uk/2020/03/17/covid-19-update/ ''COVID-19 Update''] post on the [[LeedsFurs]] website. Retrieved March 18, 2020</ref>
* [[Madison Furry Bowling]] - Cancelled for the month of March 2020<ref>[https://twitter.com/WIFurs/status/1239328863651532807 ''Due to the concerns of COVID-19, and some other factors''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 15, 2020.</ref>
* [[Megaplex]] Annual Picnic 2020 - Cancelled<ref>[https://t.me/MegaplexCon/347 ''It's hard to miss the recent announcements...''] post on Telegram. Retrieved March 17, 2020.</ref>
* [[Midwest FurBowl]] - Postponed until further notice<ref>[https://twitter.com/MidwestFurBowl/status/1241439303751909378 ''Good afternoon everyone!''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 21, 2020.</ref>
* [[Minnesota Furs]] events - Cancelled until further notice<ref>[https://www.mnfurs.org/MNFurs_Talk/mnfurs/statement-of-the-coronavirus-mnfurs-events/ ''Statement of the Coronavirus & MNFurs Events''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 18, 2020</ref>
* [[Otterdance]] - Postponed<ref>2020 Otterdance! "[https://twitter.com/OtterdamParty/status/1238132240103718914 In agreement with @WORM_Rotterdam, @Otterdance has been postponed. We're discussing future dates and ticket refunds and will keep you informed.]". Retrieved ?.</ref>
* [[Shawnee Fur Bowl]] - Cancelled for March<ref>[https://twitter.com/PlsPetBree/status/1239749912033734656 ''Heads up to my fellow Oklahoma furries''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 18, 2020</ref>
* [[SoCal FurBQ]] - On hiatus until July 2020, pending COVID's progress<ref>[http://socalfurs.com/socal-distancing-and-remaining-constructive/ ''SoCal Distancing and Remaining Constructive''] post on the [[SoCalFurs]] website. Dated March 14, 2020. Retrieved March 15, 2020.</ref>
* [[TourDeFur]] - Cancelled<ref>[https://twitter.com/rkniner/status/1239972337958584320''It's unfortunate, but this weekend's #TourDeFur has been CANCELLED''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 17, 2020.</ref>
* [[Warsaw Monthly Furmeet]] - Cancelled until further notice<ref>[https://twitter.com/ulbrek/status/1237690351382458368 ''Aaaaand cancelled the Warsaw Monthly Furmeet. Stay safe!''] post on Twitter. Dated March 11, 2020. Retrieved March 15, 2020.</ref>

== Other COVID-19/furry developments ==

[[IMVU]]'s [[Fur Affinity]] will offer help for those [[furry convention]]s impacted by COVID-19 by giving them free advertising.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Dragoneer/status/1238972008010067975 ''If any furry cons are impacted by coronavirus''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 17, 2020.</ref>

=== Online conventions ===

Several people and organizations are scheduling online-only conventions<ref>[https://artconomy.com/blog/posts/2020/03/17/recent-cancellations-have-given-rise-to-online-conventions-heres-what-you-need-to-know/ ''Recent Cancellations Have Given Rise to Online Conventions. Here’s What you Need to Know:''] article on [[Artconomy]]. Dated March 17, 2020. Retrieved March 17, 2020.</ref> via streaming ([[W:Picatro|Picarto]], [[W:Twitch|Twitch]]) and the use of popular [[W:Social media|social media]] apps like [[Twitter]], [[Facebook]], [[W:Discord (software)|Discord]] and [[W:Telegram (software)|Telegram]], among others. These include:

* [[Down Home FurCon]] ('''DHFC''') - A [[W:Texas|Texas]] based online con, scheduled for May 1-3, 2020<ref>[https://twitter.com/DownHomeFC Down Home FurCon] official Twitter channel. Retrieved March 19, 2020.</ref>
* [[CouchCon]] - An established furry/[[anthro]] online con alreday operating since 2019, scheduled for June 25-28, 2020<ref>[https://twitter.com/Dreamkeepers/status/1239046176823037952 ''2nd annual #Couchcon is ON.''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 17, 2020.</ref>
* [[Cozy Con]] - A self described "spiritual successor to [[Tigerdile]]'s [[Homecon|HomeCon]]",<ref>[https://cozycononline.com Cozy Con] official website. Retrieved March 17, 2020.</ref>scheduled for May 2-3, 2020<ref>[https://twitter.com/cozycononline/status/1239678603526193152 ''CozyCon 2020''] - pinned tweet on Twitter. Dated March 16, 2020. Retrieved March 17, 2020.</ref>
* [[Keep Calm & Carry Con: Furnal Isolation]] ('''KeepCalmCon''') - An online extension for the cancelled '''Furnal Equinox 2020''', scheduled for March 20-22, 2020<ref>[https://twitter.com/KeepCalmCon KeepCalmCon] official Twitter channel. Retrieved March 17, 2020.</ref>

==References==
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== See also ==

* [[W:Coronavirus disease 2019|Covid 19]] on [[Wikipedia]]

== External links ==

* [https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html Coronavirus COVID-19] about page on the [[W:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention|Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]] ('''CDC''') website
* [https://gisanddata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/bda7594740fd40299423467b48e9ecf6 Coronavirus COVID-19] tracker on the [[W:Johns Hopkins University|Johns Hopkins University]] ('''JHU''') website
* [https://ncov2019.live/data nCoV2019.live] - COVID-19 tracker website
* [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1RsV9ZaO-l7Vymgsb8PoLD1iRgQtRLGifir-0Hl23-VI/edit#gid=0 #COVID19FurconUpdates Source Links] - [[GFTV News]]' Covid-19/Furcon tracker

=== Media ===

* [https://dogpatch.press/2020/03/18/conventions-cancelled-corona/ ''Conventions Cancelled By Corona Contagion — On March 20-22, Log On For KeepCalmCon''] article on [[Dogpatch Press]]
* [https://www.flayrah.com/7977/covid-19-pandemic-causes-furry-convention-closures-and-delays-worldwide ''COVID-19 pandemic causes furry convention closures and delays worldwide''] article on [[Flayrah]]
* [https://nypost.com/2020/03/17/atlanta-furry-convention-canceled-due-to-coronavirus/ ''Atlanta furry convention canceled due to coronavirus''] article on the [[W:New York Post|New York Post]]

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2020-03-16T17:38:24Z

Skippyfox:

I'd like to suggest renaming this article to something along the lines of ''Impacts of Coronavirus on the Furry Fandom''. This would make it more clearly an article with a furry-specific purpose, and it would potentially allow for the inclusion of other pertinent information that might arise that is not specifically an event cancellation or postponement, such as notable people affected, events that have announced that they are still expected to occur, and the safety and sanitation measures that events are taking. Thanks! [[User:Skippyfox|skippyfox]] ([[User talk:Skippyfox|talk]]) 00:38, 16 March 2020 (EDT)

I updated the section "COVID-19 and Furry" to "Impact on Furry Events" for the same reasons as above. I don't edit Wikifur often these days. If someone is going to revert my edits, please share your reasoning so I can understand why the decision is made. I'll stop contributing otherwise. Thanks. [[User:Skippyfox|skippyfox]] ([[User talk:Skippyfox|talk]]) 09:40, 16 March 2020 (EDT)

:Section name follows Wikifur naming norm ("mainstream name" plus "furry", see [[Disney]], [[Facebook]], etc). When a decision hasn't been made pro or con to cancel/reschedule/postpone, that's a identifying "hiatus" - [[User:Spirou|Spirou]] ([[User talk:Spirou|talk]]) 11:36, 16 March 2020 (EDT)

::Just because something is the "norm" doesn't mean it's a good idea in every situation. What makes it a good idea now? And a hiatus is a pause - that's the common and dictionary definition. Calling it a hiatus makes it sound like the convention has decided to postpone, which is guaranteed to mislead people. [[User:Skippyfox|skippyfox]] ([[User talk:Skippyfox|talk]]) 13:38, 16 March 2020 (EDT)

Talk:COVID-19

2020-03-16T13:40:40Z

Skippyfox:

COVID-19

2020-03-16T13:36:35Z

Skippyfox: Undid reversion, please see discussion

COVID-19

2020-03-16T13:34:43Z

Skippyfox: Removed "on hiatus" for FWA as that is not what the announcement says

Talk:COVID-19

2020-03-16T04:38:46Z

Skippyfox: Created page with 'I'd like to suggest renaming this article to something along the lines of ''Impacts of Coronavirus on the Furry Fandom''. This would make it more clearly an article with a fur...'

COVID-19

2020-03-16T04:29:22Z

Skippyfox: Fixed ref tag

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2020-03-16T04:28:29Z

Skippyfox: Added BRFF, Woods Flock, FWA, GeorgiaFurs events

Megaplex

2019-08-15T03:37:23Z

Skippyfox: 2012 sunday night parade count = 55. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5DDSp57HO4

{{Infobox convention
| name = Megaplex
| logo = [[File:Megaplex_Logo.jpg|200px]]
| caption = Megaplex logo
| subject = Furry
| location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[wikipedia:Florida|Florida]], [[wikipedia:United States|United States]]}}
| url = https://www.megaplexcon.org/
| status = ongoing
| first = 8-10 March 2002
| final =
| organizer = Florida United Furry Fandom, Inc. a 501(c)(3) charity (Previously Pawpet Live Experiences, Inc.)
| charity = [https://megaplexcon.org/help/charity/ The CARE Foundation]
| resources = {{con resources}}
}}
'''Megaplex''' is a furry [[convention]] first held in March 2002 as '''[[Pawpet]] Megaplex'''. The latest edition, [[Megaplex XVII]], was held August 3-5, 2018 in [[Wikipedia:Orlando, Florida|Orlando]], [[Wikipedia:Florida|Florida]]. The convention's slogan is ''Florida Sun, Furry Fun''.

Megaplex's stated goal is to provide "a celebration of interactive arts and performance, with a primary focus on [[anthropomorphic]]s and fantasy".<ref>[http://www.megaplexcon.org/about About Megaplex] (22 September 2010)</ref> Programming has focused on [[fursuit]]ing, [[puppet]]ry, improvisation, and other types of performance.

Megaplex has featured musical performances by [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]], [http://www.42five.com/ 4:2:Five], [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]], [[Fox Amoore]] and [[Rhubarb the Bear]], stage performances including musicals [[Julie Bunny Must Die!]] and [[Fosgate: Ferret Loan Officer]], and out-of-fandom honored guests including [[Wikipedia:Trace Beaulieu|Trace Beaulieu]], [[Wikipedia:Paul Zaloom|Paul Zaloom]] and [[Wikipedia:Noel MacNeal|Noel MacNeal]].

A variety of factors<ref name="candidcomments">''[http://community.livejournal.com/megaplex/24878.html Some Candid Comments on Megaplex, from the Chair]'' - [[Carl Fox]], {{lj-comm|megaplex}} (24 December 2006)</ref><ref>''[http://community.livejournal.com/megaplex/35393.html Goodbye, 2007...Hello, 2008!]'' - [[Carl Fox]], {{lj-comm|megaplex}} (7 March 2007)</ref> had caused Megaplex's attendance to fluctuate in its first decade, though it has been steadily increasing since 2010. The 2018 event had 2,602 in attendance, the highest to date.

'''Megaplex XVII''', was held August 3-5, 2018 at the Seaworld DoubleTree in Orlando, Florida. The theme of the convention was "[[ The Furnesian Islands]]", and the [[guests of honor]] were [[Panda_Paco|Panda Paco]] and [[Kyle_McCarthy|NIIC the Singing Dog]]

== Early History ==
{{Megaplex}}
'''Pawpet Megaplex''' came into being as a replacement for [[Furry Spring Break]], which was held in 2001. Furry Spring Break was unable to secure hotel space for a second convention in 2002, and folded. In its stead, Pawpet Live Experiences, Inc. was formed and on short notice held the first Pawpet Megaplex at the Ramada Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The convention supported the animal rescue C.A.R.E. Foundation, featuring a live animal presentation. The convention has continued to support the same charity each year.

The convention moved to the movie-themed Sheraton Studio City Resort for its second and third years, closer to [http://www.universalorlando.com/ Universal Studios Florida]. In 2003 the convention had its first [[guest of honor]], [[SueDeer|Susan Rankin]], and first of many musical guests, a capella group [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]]. In 2004 Megaplex officially dropped the "Pawpet" from the name. '''Megaplex 3''' was the first year to make heavy use of the convention theme ("[[Wikipedia:MP3|MP3]]", derived from the abbreviation of the convention name) with posters and hallway decor.

The convention upgraded to larger quarters at the Sheraton World Resort, right next door to the [http://www.seaworld.com/ SeaWorld Orlando] theme park, from 2005 to 2006, continuing to introduce new traditions such as a Saturday Night "Rocky Horror Picture Show" viewing complete with staff members as cast members.

== The Jacksonville Years ==
Due to rising hotel costs in Orlando, Megaplex was forced to move in 2007 and chose the Wyndham Jacksonville Riverfront in Jacksonville, Florida where they remained through 2008. During this time Megaplex saw a drop in attendance which was expected due to the move.

== The Return to Orlando ==
Returning to the Orlando area, Megaplex was held at the Worldgate Resort in Kissimmee, Florida from 2009 to 2012, a short distance from [[Wikipedia:Walt Disney World|Walt Disney World]]'s main gate. The convention was rescheduled from March to late July to achieve better costs and hotel rates, and to help space the event out from the growing [[Furry Weekend Atlanta|FWA]]. The con expanded its meeting space to include a larger Dealer's Den, an Artist Alley, and lounge area dubbed "The Lair."

From 2013 to 2015 Megaplex returned to Orlando proper and expanded into larger meeting space at the Marriott Orlando Airport hotel. The convention has increased its focus on quality main events and immersive theming. At the end of [[Megaplex XIV]] it was announced that the convention would be moving in 2016 to the Embassy Suites - Lake Buena Vista South in Kissimmee to accommodate the convention's growth.

After only 1 year Megaplex had outgrown the Embassy Suites - Lake Buena Vista South and at closing ceremonies of [[Megaplex XV]] announced that it would be moving to the Seaworld DoubleTree in Orlando, FL for [[Megaplex XVI]]. Megaplex had previously been held at this property for [[Megaplex 4]] and [[Megaplex 5]] when it was the Sheraton World Resort.

Megaplex remained at the Seaworld DoubleTree in Orlando, FL for [[Megaplex XVI]] and [[Megaplex XVII]]. While the new space was completed for use during the second year Megaplex's growth made it difficult to hold a 3rd year at this venue. It was announced at the end of [[Megaplex XVII]] that Megaplex would be moving to the Caribe Royale in Orlando, FL.

== Going Nonprofit==
It was announced that Megaplex would be seeking 501(c)(3) status under the newly setup corporation Florida United Furry Fandom Inc. (FLUFF Inc.) at the end of closing ceremonies of [[Megaplex XVII]]. The new corporation was setup and all assets were transferred to the new Florida Nonprofit corporation. On May 18th, 2019 FLUFF Inc. received notice from the IRS that their 501(c)(3) status was approved.

== Innovations ==
Megaplex has introduced many ideas to augment the convention's programming and atmosphere:

* Pre-registered attendees can provide a personal avatar to appear on their convention badge.
* Megaplex was the first furry convention to introduce a convention fursuit mascot, Pounce the Panther, in 2008.
* Starting in 2012, Megaplex has created a commemorative poster celebrating each year's convention. One copy of the poster is offered for sale at the convention's charity auction.
* Collectible glassware is given to all attendees.<ref>https://twitter.com/TheDanteOxalis/status/441613535224008705 Twitter photo of a Megaplex mug found at a Goodwill store</ref>
* Megaplex offers high dollar member levels above supersponsors, Megasponsor and Gigasponsor. Both receive all the perks of a Supersponsor level, plus special unique gifts each year such as engraved pocketwatches.
* Game show concepts have been introduced such as "Fursuit Deal or Big Deal," partly mirroring ''[[Wikipedia:Deal or No Deal|Deal or No Deal]]'', with fursuiters instead of models.
* The convention's main events have been streamed live online since 2005.
* An exclusive hospitality lounge with hot meals is provided to sponsor and higher level attendees.
* The convention has donated "con badge number 1" for the following year in the charity auction since 2010. This badge number is usually reserved for convention chairman. The auctioning of badge number 1 raised over $300 for charity in 2010.
* Hall prizes called "Achievements" are awarded to attendees who accomplish them at any point during the convention. Most achievements are typically kept secret until the time they are rewarded.
* Megaplex archives all of its past con books, artwork, badge imagery, photos and videos on-line, available for all individuals to view on its web site.

== Staff and organization ==

Pawpet Live Experiences, Inc. (PLEx) is a class C for-profit corporation operating out of the State of Florida.<ref>''[http://www.sunbiz.org/scripts/cordet.exe?action=DETFIL&inq_doc_number=P02000002192&inq_came_from=NAMFWD&cor_web_names_seq_number=0000&names_name_ind=N&names_cor_number=&names_name_seq=&names_name_ind=&names_comp_name=PAWPET&names_filing_type= Pawpet Live Experiences]'' - Florida Department of State</ref>. PLEx, Inc. was incorporated in January 2002, a mere two months before putting on Pawpet Megaplex 1, and went the faster route of incorporating under the less stringent for-profit statutes. PLEx will be succeeded by Florida United Furry Fandom, Inc. (FLUFF), a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit <ref>''[http://search.sunbiz.org/Inquiry/CorporationSearch/SearchResultDetail?inquiryType=DocumentNumber&aggregateId=domnp-n18000005341-1684e99f-170e-4856-a92b-e6b8d4fde360&directionType=Initial&searchNameOrder=FLORIDAUNITEDFURRYFANDOM%20N180000053410&searchTerm=N18000005341]'' - Florida Department of State</ref>, for the 2019 convention year.

PLEx, Inc.'s current president is [[Yappy Slyfox|Randy "Yappy" Fox]], and the vice president is [[Hino|Erik "Hino" Johansen]]. The role of [[convention chairman]] is currently held by [[Hino|Erik "Hino" Johansen]].

As of 2018 the Board members are:<ref>[https://megaplexcon.org/about#board Megaplex - Pawpet Live Experience Inc.] Accessed November 12, 2017.</ref>

* [[Yappy Slyfox|Randy "Yappy" Fox]] - President
* [[Hino|Erik "Hino" Johansen]] - Vice President
* [[Brill|Brian "Brill" Williams]] - Secretary
* [[Wolfpac|Kyle "Wolfpac" Bergeron]]
* [[STiTcH|Matthew "STiTcH" Pence]]
* [[Scooby|Paul "Scooby" Hahn]]
* [[Blitz Wolfang]]

A listing of Megaplex staff and their roles, including former staff members, is available on the convention's website<ref>[https://megaplexcon.org/about#contact Contact Us/Staff List], Megaplex official website</ref> and archives.<ref>[http://archives.megaplexcon.org/ Megaplex History: Past Convention Archives]</ref>

== Mascot ==

Megaplex's mascot is Pounce the Panther, a [[W:Florida panther|Florida panther]] (an endangered subspecies of cougar).<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150324051307/https://megaplexcon.org/index.php?q=about#pounce Megaplex website - About us, #Meet Pounce the Panther] on Megaplex website, archived 2015 March 24 at archive.org Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2015 July 31.</ref> Pounce was introduced as the Megaplex fursuit mascot, in 2008 at '''Megaplex 7''', as Megapanther to match the comic book theme of that year's Megaplex. Pounce is seen at Megaplex in a costume that matches that year's theme.

== Statistics ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Title !! Dates !! Theme !! Venue !! Location !! Guests of Honor !! Guest Performers !! Attendance !! Parade count (day/night parades) !! Charity Amount !! Notes
|-
| '''Pawpet Megaplex''' || 8-10 March 2002 || - || Ramada Resort and Convention Center || Orlando, FL || - || - || 126 || ? || $1,378.49 || Replaced Furry Spring Break
|-
| '''Pawpet Megaplex 2''' || 21-23 March 2003 || Hollywood || Sheraton Studio City Resort || Orlando, FL || [[SueDeer|Susan Rankin]] || [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]] || 197 || ? || ? ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 3''' || 19-21 March 2004 || "[[Wikipedia:MP3|MP3]]" || Sheraton Studio City Resort || Orlando, FL || [[Wikipedia:Trace Beaulieu|Trace Beaulieu]] || [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]] || 357 || 23 || $2,500+ ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 4''' || 11-16 March 2005 || Road Trip || Sheraton World Resort || Orlando, FL || [[Wikipedia:John_Kennedy_(puppeteer)|John Kennedy]] || Orlando's Potpourri of Puppets || 387 || 32 || $2,210 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 5''' || 17-19 March 2006 || ...Teh Horror! || Sheraton World Resort || Orlando, FL || [[Brian Reynolds]] || 4:2:Five || 257 || 41 || $3,100.40 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 6''' || 2-4 March 2007 || Game Shows || Wyndham Jacksonville Riverfront || Jacksonville, FL || [[Mike Kazaleh]] || ? || 185 || 31 || $2,825 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 7''' || 28-30 March 2008 || Comic Books: Heroes & Villains || Wyndham Jacksonville Riverfront || Jacksonville, FL || [[Adam Wan]] || [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]] || 255 || 45 || $1,185 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 8''' || 24-26 July, 2009 || Toyland / Christmas in July || Radisson Worldgate Resort || Kissimmee, FL || [[BigBlueFox]] || [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]] || 425 || 80 || $1,500 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 9''' || 23-25 July, 2010 || Mad Science || Radisson Worldgate Resort || Kissimmee, FL || [[Wikipedia:Paul Zaloom|Paul Zaloom]] || [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]] || 410 || 81 || $2,928 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 10''' || 29-31 July, 2011 || Retro Arcade || Worldgate Resort || Kissimmee, FL || [[Chad Krueger]] || [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]] || 553 || 86 / 64 || $1,368 || Hotel name change
|-
| '''Megaplex XI''' || 27-29 July, 2012 || Steampunk: Turn Back The Gears || Worldgate Resort || Kissimmee, FL || [[Wikipedia:Noel MacNeal|Noel MacNeal]]; Ron Schneider aka "Dreamfinder" || Julie Bunny Must Die! || 625 || 142 / 55 || $4,257 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex XII''' || 26-28 July, 2013 || Rocking At The Hop || Marriott Orlando Airport || Orlando, FL || [[Fox Amoore]], [[Tirrel]] || Fosgate: Ferret Loan Officer || 821 || 185 / 86 || $4,038 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex XIII''' || 25-27 July, 2014 || The Candy Factory || Marriott Orlando Airport || Orlando, FL || [[Mary Minch]] (aka Mary Mouse), [[TaniDaReal]] || [[Fox Amoore]], [[Rhubarb the Bear]], [[Husky In Denial]], [[Pepper Coyote]] || 1,281 || 320 / 76 || $10,696.98 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex XIV''' || 31 July - 2 August, 2015 || Cops & Robbers || Marriott Orlando Airport || Orlando, FL || [[FableFire]], [[FizzOtter]] || [[Fox Amoore]], [[Rhubarb the Bear]] and [[Cosmik]], [[Husky In Denial]] || 1,472 || 359 / 82 || $8,260.23 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex XV''' || 5-7 August, 2016 || British Invasion || Embassy Suites - Lake Buena Vista South || Orlando, FL || [[Kenket]], [[Cosmic Wuffy]] || [[Fox Amoore]], [[Pepper Coyote]], [[Rhubarb the Bear]] and [[Cosmik]] || 1,860 || 449 / 150 || $8,467.86 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex XVI''' || 4-6 August, 2017 || Mega Quest: The Wrath of Con || Seaworld DoubleTree || Orlando, FL || [[Kodi (Canada)]], [[Rick Griffin]] || || 2,430 || NA / 162 || $12,394.89 || Saturday parade cancelled due to weather
|-
| '''Megaplex XVII''' || 3-5 August, 2018 || The Furnesian Islands|| SeaWorld DoubleTree || Orlando, FL || [[Panda Paco]], [[Kyle McCarthy]] || || 2,602 || 468 / 68 || $10,849.88 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex XVIII''' || 9-11 August, 2019 || The Greatest Escape || Caribe Royale || Orlando, FL || [[JD Puppy]], [[SonicFox5000]] || || 3,615 || 617 / 138 || $40,000.00 ||
|}

== References ==

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== External links ==
* [https://www.megaplexcon.org/ Megaplex] official site
* [https://www.furaffinity.net/user/megaplex/ Megaplex] on [[Fur Affinity]]
* [https://www.facebook.com/MegaplexCon Megaplex: Furry Fun, Florida Sun] on [[Facebook]]
* [https://twitter.com/MegaplexCon Megaplex] on [[Twitter]]
* [https://www.youtube.com/user/Megaplexcon Megaplex] on [[YouTube]]
* [https://community.livejournal.com/megaplex/ Megaplex] on [[LiveJournal]]
* {{con resources}}

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Megaplex

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Skippyfox: 2019 sunday parade count 138

{{Infobox convention
| name = Megaplex
| logo = [[File:Megaplex_Logo.jpg|200px]]
| caption = Megaplex logo
| subject = Furry
| location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[wikipedia:Florida|Florida]], [[wikipedia:United States|United States]]}}
| url = https://www.megaplexcon.org/
| status = ongoing
| first = 8-10 March 2002
| final =
| organizer = Florida United Furry Fandom, Inc. a 501(c)(3) charity (Previously Pawpet Live Experiences, Inc.)
| charity = [https://megaplexcon.org/help/charity/ The CARE Foundation]
| resources = {{con resources}}
}}
'''Megaplex''' is a furry [[convention]] first held in March 2002 as '''[[Pawpet]] Megaplex'''. The latest edition, [[Megaplex XVII]], was held August 3-5, 2018 in [[Wikipedia:Orlando, Florida|Orlando]], [[Wikipedia:Florida|Florida]]. The convention's slogan is ''Florida Sun, Furry Fun''.

Megaplex's stated goal is to provide "a celebration of interactive arts and performance, with a primary focus on [[anthropomorphic]]s and fantasy".<ref>[http://www.megaplexcon.org/about About Megaplex] (22 September 2010)</ref> Programming has focused on [[fursuit]]ing, [[puppet]]ry, improvisation, and other types of performance.

Megaplex has featured musical performances by [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]], [http://www.42five.com/ 4:2:Five], [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]], [[Fox Amoore]] and [[Rhubarb the Bear]], stage performances including musicals [[Julie Bunny Must Die!]] and [[Fosgate: Ferret Loan Officer]], and out-of-fandom honored guests including [[Wikipedia:Trace Beaulieu|Trace Beaulieu]], [[Wikipedia:Paul Zaloom|Paul Zaloom]] and [[Wikipedia:Noel MacNeal|Noel MacNeal]].

A variety of factors<ref name="candidcomments">''[http://community.livejournal.com/megaplex/24878.html Some Candid Comments on Megaplex, from the Chair]'' - [[Carl Fox]], {{lj-comm|megaplex}} (24 December 2006)</ref><ref>''[http://community.livejournal.com/megaplex/35393.html Goodbye, 2007...Hello, 2008!]'' - [[Carl Fox]], {{lj-comm|megaplex}} (7 March 2007)</ref> had caused Megaplex's attendance to fluctuate in its first decade, though it has been steadily increasing since 2010. The 2018 event had 2,602 in attendance, the highest to date.

'''Megaplex XVII''', was held August 3-5, 2018 at the Seaworld DoubleTree in Orlando, Florida. The theme of the convention was "[[ The Furnesian Islands]]", and the [[guests of honor]] were [[Panda_Paco|Panda Paco]] and [[Kyle_McCarthy|NIIC the Singing Dog]]

== Early History ==
{{Megaplex}}
'''Pawpet Megaplex''' came into being as a replacement for [[Furry Spring Break]], which was held in 2001. Furry Spring Break was unable to secure hotel space for a second convention in 2002, and folded. In its stead, Pawpet Live Experiences, Inc. was formed and on short notice held the first Pawpet Megaplex at the Ramada Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The convention supported the animal rescue C.A.R.E. Foundation, featuring a live animal presentation. The convention has continued to support the same charity each year.

The convention moved to the movie-themed Sheraton Studio City Resort for its second and third years, closer to [http://www.universalorlando.com/ Universal Studios Florida]. In 2003 the convention had its first [[guest of honor]], [[SueDeer|Susan Rankin]], and first of many musical guests, a capella group [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]]. In 2004 Megaplex officially dropped the "Pawpet" from the name. '''Megaplex 3''' was the first year to make heavy use of the convention theme ("[[Wikipedia:MP3|MP3]]", derived from the abbreviation of the convention name) with posters and hallway decor.

The convention upgraded to larger quarters at the Sheraton World Resort, right next door to the [http://www.seaworld.com/ SeaWorld Orlando] theme park, from 2005 to 2006, continuing to introduce new traditions such as a Saturday Night "Rocky Horror Picture Show" viewing complete with staff members as cast members.

== The Jacksonville Years ==
Due to rising hotel costs in Orlando, Megaplex was forced to move in 2007 and chose the Wyndham Jacksonville Riverfront in Jacksonville, Florida where they remained through 2008. During this time Megaplex saw a drop in attendance which was expected due to the move.

== The Return to Orlando ==
Returning to the Orlando area, Megaplex was held at the Worldgate Resort in Kissimmee, Florida from 2009 to 2012, a short distance from [[Wikipedia:Walt Disney World|Walt Disney World]]'s main gate. The convention was rescheduled from March to late July to achieve better costs and hotel rates, and to help space the event out from the growing [[Furry Weekend Atlanta|FWA]]. The con expanded its meeting space to include a larger Dealer's Den, an Artist Alley, and lounge area dubbed "The Lair."

From 2013 to 2015 Megaplex returned to Orlando proper and expanded into larger meeting space at the Marriott Orlando Airport hotel. The convention has increased its focus on quality main events and immersive theming. At the end of [[Megaplex XIV]] it was announced that the convention would be moving in 2016 to the Embassy Suites - Lake Buena Vista South in Kissimmee to accommodate the convention's growth.

After only 1 year Megaplex had outgrown the Embassy Suites - Lake Buena Vista South and at closing ceremonies of [[Megaplex XV]] announced that it would be moving to the Seaworld DoubleTree in Orlando, FL for [[Megaplex XVI]]. Megaplex had previously been held at this property for [[Megaplex 4]] and [[Megaplex 5]] when it was the Sheraton World Resort.

Megaplex remained at the Seaworld DoubleTree in Orlando, FL for [[Megaplex XVI]] and [[Megaplex XVII]]. While the new space was completed for use during the second year Megaplex's growth made it difficult to hold a 3rd year at this venue. It was announced at the end of [[Megaplex XVII]] that Megaplex would be moving to the Caribe Royale in Orlando, FL.

== Going Nonprofit==
It was announced that Megaplex would be seeking 501(c)(3) status under the newly setup corporation Florida United Furry Fandom Inc. (FLUFF Inc.) at the end of closing ceremonies of [[Megaplex XVII]]. The new corporation was setup and all assets were transferred to the new Florida Nonprofit corporation. On May 18th, 2019 FLUFF Inc. received notice from the IRS that their 501(c)(3) status was approved.

== Innovations ==
Megaplex has introduced many ideas to augment the convention's programming and atmosphere:

* Pre-registered attendees can provide a personal avatar to appear on their convention badge.
* Megaplex was the first furry convention to introduce a convention fursuit mascot, Pounce the Panther, in 2008.
* Starting in 2012, Megaplex has created a commemorative poster celebrating each year's convention. One copy of the poster is offered for sale at the convention's charity auction.
* Collectible glassware is given to all attendees.<ref>https://twitter.com/TheDanteOxalis/status/441613535224008705 Twitter photo of a Megaplex mug found at a Goodwill store</ref>
* Megaplex offers high dollar member levels above supersponsors, Megasponsor and Gigasponsor. Both receive all the perks of a Supersponsor level, plus special unique gifts each year such as engraved pocketwatches.
* Game show concepts have been introduced such as "Fursuit Deal or Big Deal," partly mirroring ''[[Wikipedia:Deal or No Deal|Deal or No Deal]]'', with fursuiters instead of models.
* The convention's main events have been streamed live online since 2005.
* An exclusive hospitality lounge with hot meals is provided to sponsor and higher level attendees.
* The convention has donated "con badge number 1" for the following year in the charity auction since 2010. This badge number is usually reserved for convention chairman. The auctioning of badge number 1 raised over $300 for charity in 2010.
* Hall prizes called "Achievements" are awarded to attendees who accomplish them at any point during the convention. Most achievements are typically kept secret until the time they are rewarded.
* Megaplex archives all of its past con books, artwork, badge imagery, photos and videos on-line, available for all individuals to view on its web site.

== Staff and organization ==

Pawpet Live Experiences, Inc. (PLEx) is a class C for-profit corporation operating out of the State of Florida.<ref>''[http://www.sunbiz.org/scripts/cordet.exe?action=DETFIL&inq_doc_number=P02000002192&inq_came_from=NAMFWD&cor_web_names_seq_number=0000&names_name_ind=N&names_cor_number=&names_name_seq=&names_name_ind=&names_comp_name=PAWPET&names_filing_type= Pawpet Live Experiences]'' - Florida Department of State</ref>. PLEx, Inc. was incorporated in January 2002, a mere two months before putting on Pawpet Megaplex 1, and went the faster route of incorporating under the less stringent for-profit statutes. PLEx will be succeeded by Florida United Furry Fandom, Inc. (FLUFF), a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit <ref>''[http://search.sunbiz.org/Inquiry/CorporationSearch/SearchResultDetail?inquiryType=DocumentNumber&aggregateId=domnp-n18000005341-1684e99f-170e-4856-a92b-e6b8d4fde360&directionType=Initial&searchNameOrder=FLORIDAUNITEDFURRYFANDOM%20N180000053410&searchTerm=N18000005341]'' - Florida Department of State</ref>, for the 2019 convention year.

PLEx, Inc.'s current president is [[Yappy Slyfox|Randy "Yappy" Fox]], and the vice president is [[Hino|Erik "Hino" Johansen]]. The role of [[convention chairman]] is currently held by [[Hino|Erik "Hino" Johansen]].

As of 2018 the Board members are:<ref>[https://megaplexcon.org/about#board Megaplex - Pawpet Live Experience Inc.] Accessed November 12, 2017.</ref>

* [[Yappy Slyfox|Randy "Yappy" Fox]] - President
* [[Hino|Erik "Hino" Johansen]] - Vice President
* [[Brill|Brian "Brill" Williams]] - Secretary
* [[Wolfpac|Kyle "Wolfpac" Bergeron]]
* [[STiTcH|Matthew "STiTcH" Pence]]
* [[Scooby|Paul "Scooby" Hahn]]
* [[Blitz Wolfang]]

A listing of Megaplex staff and their roles, including former staff members, is available on the convention's website<ref>[https://megaplexcon.org/about#contact Contact Us/Staff List], Megaplex official website</ref> and archives.<ref>[http://archives.megaplexcon.org/ Megaplex History: Past Convention Archives]</ref>

== Mascot ==

Megaplex's mascot is Pounce the Panther, a [[W:Florida panther|Florida panther]] (an endangered subspecies of cougar).<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150324051307/https://megaplexcon.org/index.php?q=about#pounce Megaplex website - About us, #Meet Pounce the Panther] on Megaplex website, archived 2015 March 24 at archive.org Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2015 July 31.</ref> Pounce was introduced as the Megaplex fursuit mascot, in 2008 at '''Megaplex 7''', as Megapanther to match the comic book theme of that year's Megaplex. Pounce is seen at Megaplex in a costume that matches that year's theme.

== Statistics ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Title !! Dates !! Theme !! Venue !! Location !! Guests of Honor !! Guest Performers !! Attendance !! Parade count (day/night parades) !! Charity Amount !! Notes
|-
| '''Pawpet Megaplex''' || 8-10 March 2002 || - || Ramada Resort and Convention Center || Orlando, FL || - || - || 126 || ? || $1,378.49 || Replaced Furry Spring Break
|-
| '''Pawpet Megaplex 2''' || 21-23 March 2003 || Hollywood || Sheraton Studio City Resort || Orlando, FL || [[SueDeer|Susan Rankin]] || [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]] || 197 || ? || ? ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 3''' || 19-21 March 2004 || "[[Wikipedia:MP3|MP3]]" || Sheraton Studio City Resort || Orlando, FL || [[Wikipedia:Trace Beaulieu|Trace Beaulieu]] || [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]] || 357 || 23 || $2,500+ ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 4''' || 11-16 March 2005 || Road Trip || Sheraton World Resort || Orlando, FL || [[Wikipedia:John_Kennedy_(puppeteer)|John Kennedy]] || Orlando's Potpourri of Puppets || 387 || 32 || $2,210 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 5''' || 17-19 March 2006 || ...Teh Horror! || Sheraton World Resort || Orlando, FL || [[Brian Reynolds]] || 4:2:Five || 257 || 41 || $3,100.40 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 6''' || 2-4 March 2007 || Game Shows || Wyndham Jacksonville Riverfront || Jacksonville, FL || [[Mike Kazaleh]] || ? || 185 || 31 || $2,825 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 7''' || 28-30 March 2008 || Comic Books: Heroes & Villains || Wyndham Jacksonville Riverfront || Jacksonville, FL || [[Adam Wan]] || [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]] || 255 || 45 || $1,185 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 8''' || 24-26 July, 2009 || Toyland / Christmas in July || Radisson Worldgate Resort || Kissimmee, FL || [[BigBlueFox]] || [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]] || 425 || 80 || $1,500 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 9''' || 23-25 July, 2010 || Mad Science || Radisson Worldgate Resort || Kissimmee, FL || [[Wikipedia:Paul Zaloom|Paul Zaloom]] || [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]] || 410 || 81 || $2,928 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 10''' || 29-31 July, 2011 || Retro Arcade || Worldgate Resort || Kissimmee, FL || [[Chad Krueger]] || [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]] || 553 || 86 / 64 || $1,368 || Hotel name change
|-
| '''Megaplex XI''' || 27-29 July, 2012 || Steampunk: Turn Back The Gears || Worldgate Resort || Kissimmee, FL || [[Wikipedia:Noel MacNeal|Noel MacNeal]]; Ron Schneider aka "Dreamfinder" || Julie Bunny Must Die! || 625 || 142 / ? || $4,257 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex XII''' || 26-28 July, 2013 || Rocking At The Hop || Marriott Orlando Airport || Orlando, FL || [[Fox Amoore]], [[Tirrel]] || Fosgate: Ferret Loan Officer || 821 || 185 / 86 || $4,038 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex XIII''' || 25-27 July, 2014 || The Candy Factory || Marriott Orlando Airport || Orlando, FL || [[Mary Minch]] (aka Mary Mouse), [[TaniDaReal]] || [[Fox Amoore]], [[Rhubarb the Bear]], [[Husky In Denial]], [[Pepper Coyote]] || 1,281 || 320 / 76 || $10,696.98 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex XIV''' || 31 July - 2 August, 2015 || Cops & Robbers || Marriott Orlando Airport || Orlando, FL || [[FableFire]], [[FizzOtter]] || [[Fox Amoore]], [[Rhubarb the Bear]] and [[Cosmik]], [[Husky In Denial]] || 1,472 || 359 / 82 || $8,260.23 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex XV''' || 5-7 August, 2016 || British Invasion || Embassy Suites - Lake Buena Vista South || Orlando, FL || [[Kenket]], [[Cosmic Wuffy]] || [[Fox Amoore]], [[Pepper Coyote]], [[Rhubarb the Bear]] and [[Cosmik]] || 1,860 || 449 / 150 || $8,467.86 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex XVI''' || 4-6 August, 2017 || Mega Quest: The Wrath of Con || Seaworld DoubleTree || Orlando, FL || [[Kodi (Canada)]], [[Rick Griffin]] || || 2,430 || NA / 162 || $12,394.89 || Saturday parade cancelled due to weather
|-
| '''Megaplex XVII''' || 3-5 August, 2018 || The Furnesian Islands|| SeaWorld DoubleTree || Orlando, FL || [[Panda Paco]], [[Kyle McCarthy]] || || 2,602 || 468 / 68 || $10,849.88 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex XVIII''' || 9-11 August, 2019 || The Greatest Escape || Caribe Royale || Orlando, FL || [[JD Puppy]], [[SonicFox5000]] || || 3,615 || 617 / 138 || $40,000.00 ||
|}

== References ==

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== External links ==
* [https://www.megaplexcon.org/ Megaplex] official site
* [https://www.furaffinity.net/user/megaplex/ Megaplex] on [[Fur Affinity]]
* [https://www.facebook.com/MegaplexCon Megaplex: Furry Fun, Florida Sun] on [[Facebook]]
* [https://twitter.com/MegaplexCon Megaplex] on [[Twitter]]
* [https://www.youtube.com/user/Megaplexcon Megaplex] on [[YouTube]]
* [https://community.livejournal.com/megaplex/ Megaplex] on [[LiveJournal]]
* {{con resources}}

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Talk:Megaplex

2018-11-29T14:44:03Z

Skippyfox: Undo revision 501800 by AlicePiersonGek (talk)

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== OMG ==

Oh my God. Florida has a furry con. I never knew. <3

== Rating section ==

I'm not happy with the [http://en.wikifur.com/w/index.php?title=Megaplex&diff=427840&oldid=421568 outright removal of the "Rating" section] earlier this year. While there is a case for undue weight, this is a historical article, not just a place to record the convention's current status (or to celebrate its "innovations"). Currently the [http://megaplex.livejournal.com/24878.html convention chair's comments] are only referred to in passing in the lede as "a variety of factors" which affected attendance. A paragraph or two covering the rating and focus on being an entertainment and "[[funny animal]]" event - avoiding the term "furry" - with an explanation of '''''why''''' (it [http://megaplex.livejournal.com/24878.html?thread=92206#t92206 appears to have been] on the suggestion of [[Herbie Bearclaw|Herbie]] due to MTV/Sex2k's ''[[Plushies and Furries]]'') would be far more educational for our readers. Ideally this would be done by someone who has actually ''been'' to Megaplex, although the references in the removed section and above would be a good start. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 01:19, 9 July 2014 (EDT)

:Personally, I enjoyed Megaplex in 2006 as an attendee without having any issue with the convention or its operations. I was unaware of any of the drama until the con chair wrote up the entry that you referenced. I lived a thousand miles away, but I did have a few friends in Florida who I met at Megaplex and I had never heard anything. So my personal experience as an attendee conflicted with the amount of attention the issue received. The referenced post also mentions rating as only one of a large number of issues raised. I do remember being aware that the Location change upset some people, though it didn't seem like a reasonable reaction to me, so that seems to me like a more significant item than ratings. Others who were closer to staff back in 2006 may beg to differ.

:I also found that rating section to be somewhat biased, as the person who wrote it used the subjective remark "From its origin ... Megaplex has had a somewhat prudish reputation," giving the entire section an unfortunate negative spin, and implying that Megaplex's "prudishness" still lingers, despite the fact that Megaplex has NOT maintained such a reputation. There is no citation to anybody who has regarded Megaplex in the past as such, aside from Carl defending against it. To the contrary, the 2006 theme was dedicated to B movies which are typically not family friendly, and the section even continued by pointing out that Megaplex distanced itself from a conservative rating the following year. I have never observed the convention to be any more or less tolerant of sexual content than other conventions, although the code of conduct does discourage public displays of affection or inappropriate dress, and requires adult art to remain 'covered'.

:Perhaps a brief line or two can be added to the beginning of the fourth paragraph of the "History" section, referencing the article. The "variety of factors" statement in the article summary could also be moved and consolidated into this paragraph. If the Rating is mentioned as a specific factor, so should the Location change, and many of the other points raised by Carl in the livejournal post. It also ought to be a lot clearer explaining that the con has moved away from the issues blamed for giving it a bad reputation... [[User:Skippyfox|skippyfox]] ([[User talk:Skippyfox|talk]]) 02:23, 9 July 2014 (EDT)

Talk:LupineFox

2018-08-14T17:54:01Z

Skippyfox: /* Objecting to removal of legal name */ Counter-objection

== Name removal while being a criminal suspect ==

Info was restored as it pertains to an ongoing public criminal investigation. Request of data removal is null and void as the information is needed for user searches.
Removal of personal data, and the controversy section, can be removed if the user is found '''not guilty''' - [[User:Spirou|Spirou]] ([[User talk:Spirou|talk]]) 15:31, 2 February 2017 (EST)

:Can you please elaborate on what you mean by "needed for user searches?" Needed by whom? And for what purpose - one that outweighs the prevention of criminal death threats? I don't see any exceptions in the policies with that kind of wording or with regard to an ongoing public investigations. Is your justification arbitrary or is this a rule that was previously agreed on? Thank you. [[User:Skippyfox|skippyfox]] ([[User talk:Skippyfox|talk]]) 16:12, 2 February 2017 (EST)

::By people both within and without the fandom who want to know who they are, the crimes they are alleged to have committed, and their activities within furry fandom? We're a public resource. It is not our purpose to protect furry fans or furry fandom from criticism, nor to prevent others from acting in a criminal manner - ''that'' is the job of the police. ''Our'' job is to tell the truth. To be frank, if the subject is concerned for their well-being and wants round-the-clock police protection, he need only ask the judge concerned to revoke bail. As for precedent for suspending exclusion of information given a current controversy, [[Talk:Starfinder#Request for exclusion|here's a good example]] - and note, this is for a far less serious crime. There are others, some linked there. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 16:52, 2 February 2017 (EST)

:Separately, I have to dispute your decision to revert Protocollie's request, as it in no way relevant to the investigation. [[User:Skippyfox|skippyfox]] ([[User talk:Skippyfox|talk]]) 16:17, 2 February 2017 (EST)

::From a personal perspective, I think it'd be fine (and perhaps more informative) to specify a date of activity rather than the person the event was handed to. Of course the information in question should stay on the article about the event, as it is a public action within the fandom. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 17:14, 2 February 2017 (EST)

== Objecting to removal of legal name ==

Removing the subject's legal name from the article seems worthless to me. For starters, the legal name is still in the citations used to source the "Controversy" section. In a different scenario, since the verdict was returned "not guilty", I would advocate removal of the section in its entirety (and therefore the legal name), but because it is vital to the [[2016/2017 child abuse arrests]] (the article for which also contains the subject's full legal name), and because removing references to the subject of this article from the other would be incredibly damaging to this encyclopedia's coverage of the events and the understanding of readers, I can't reasonably suggest that's a good idea. Therefore I think that the legal name should be reinstated and remain; it wasn't "LupineFox" who was arrested, charged, and found innocent, it was Fenske. --[[User:Equivamp|Equivamp]] - [[User talk:Equivamp|talk]] 19:54, 12 August 2018 (EDT)

:Done. I had an argument against reinstating names on users not found guilty in their articles, but it is been one of those long days, so his name has been reinstated on the first paragraph just so. I don't know if you also wish to restore the prior irl name instances across the whole article, or '''Lupinefox''' will do just fine, let me know. - [[User:Spirou|Spirou]] ([[User talk:Spirou|talk]]) 21:10, 13 August 2018 (EDT)

::Can you please remove the name and the controversy section? On this discussion page on Feb 2 2017 you promised "personal data, and the controversy section, can be removed if the user is found not guilty." Additionally, the action to keep this information in place goes against WikiFur's [[WikiFur:Personal_information|stated intention]] of [[WikiFur:What_WikiFur_is_not#WikiFur_is_not_intended_to_hurt_anyone|not hurting anyone]], as it is directly damaging to Lupine's personal and professional life. These were traumatic life-changing events that have left him struggling with PTSD and severe depression, which he has attested to personally and publicly on Facebook. It is in large part due to personal threats and the loss of friends both inside and outside of the furry fandom, and he will never fully recover from this damage. Lupine's right to privacy should take precedence over Equivamp's personal preference. Yes, people who really want to know can still dig up the information without trying very hard, but obscuring it here is NOT worthless. A little support and compassion goes a very long way, and all Wikifur is being asked to do is keep its word. Thank you. [[User:Skippyfox|skippyfox]] ([[User talk:Skippyfox|talk]]) 13:54, 14 August 2018 (EDT)

Megaplex

2018-07-24T03:49:43Z

Skippyfox: Added charity total (over $2500) for year 3 - found at http://web.archive.org/web/20040403061331/http://ppmp.info:80/

{{Infobox convention
| name = Megaplex
| logo = [[File:Megaplex_Logo.jpg|200px]]
| caption = Megaplex logo
| subject = Furry
| location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[wikipedia:Florida|Florida]], [[wikipedia:United States|United States]]}}
| url = http://www.megaplexcon.org/
| status = ongoing
| first = 8-10 March 2002
| final =
| organizer = Pawpet Live Experiences, Inc. (PLEx)
| charity = The CARE Foundation [http://www.megaplexcon.org/charity]
| resources = {{con resources}}
}}
'''Megaplex''' is a furry [[convention]] first held in March 2002 as '''[[Pawpet]] Megaplex'''. The latest edition, [[Megaplex XVI]], was held August 4-6, 2017 in [[Wikipedia:Orlando, Florida|Orlando]], [[Wikipedia:Florida|Florida]]. The convention's slogan is ''Florida Sun, Furry Fun''.

Megaplex's stated goal is to provide "a celebration of interactive arts and performance, with a primary focus on [[anthropomorphic]]s and fantasy".<ref>[http://www.megaplexcon.org/about About Megaplex] (22 September 2010)</ref> Programming has focused on [[fursuit]]ing, [[puppet]]ry, improvisation, and other types of performance.

Megaplex has featured musical performances by [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]], [http://www.42five.com/ 4:2:Five], [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]], [[Fox Amoore]] and [[Rhubarb the Bear]], stage performances including musicals [[Julie Bunny Must Die!]] and [[Fosgate: Ferret Loan Officer]], and out-of-fandom honored guests including [[Wikipedia:Trace Beaulieu|Trace Beaulieu]], [[Wikipedia:Paul Zaloom|Paul Zaloom]] and [[Wikipedia:Noel MacNeal|Noel MacNeal]].

A variety of factors<ref name="candidcomments">''[http://community.livejournal.com/megaplex/24878.html Some Candid Comments on Megaplex, from the Chair]'' - [[Carl Fox]], {{lj-comm|megaplex}} (24 December 2006)</ref><ref>''[http://community.livejournal.com/megaplex/35393.html Goodbye, 2007...Hello, 2008!]'' - [[Carl Fox]], {{lj-comm|megaplex}} (7 March 2007)</ref> had caused Megaplex's attendance to fluctuate in its first decade, though it has been steadily increasing since 2010. The 2017 event had 2,430 in attendance, the highest to date.

'''Megaplex XVI''', was held August 4-6, 2017 at the Seaworld DoubleTree in Orlando, Florida. The theme of the convention was "[[w:Mega Quest: The Wrath of Con|Mega Quest: The Wrath of Con]]", and the [[guests of honor]] were [[Kodi (Canada)]] and [[Rick Griffin]].

== History ==
{{Megaplex}}
'''Pawpet Megaplex''' came into being as a replacement for [[Furry Spring Break]], which was held in 2001. Furry Spring Break was unable to secure hotel space for a second convention in 2002, and folded. In its stead, Pawpet Live Experiences, Inc. was formed and on short notice held the first Pawpet Megaplex at the Ramada Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The convention supported the animal rescue C.A.R.E. Foundation, featuring a live animal presentation. The convention has continued to support the same charity each year.

The convention moved to the movie-themed Sheraton Studio City Resort for its second and third years, closer to [http://www.universalorlando.com/ Universal Studios Florida]. In 2003 the convention had its first [[guest of honor]], [[SueDeer|Susan Rankin]], and first of many musical guests, a capella group [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]]. In 2004 Megaplex officially dropped the "Pawpet" from the name. '''Megaplex 3''' was the first year to make heavy use of the convention theme ("[[Wikipedia:MP3|MP3]]", derived from the abbreviation of the convention name) with posters and hallway decor.

The convention upgraded to larger quarters at the Sheraton World Resort, right next door to the [http://www.seaworld.com/ SeaWorld Orlando] theme park, from 2005 to 2006, continuing to introduce new traditions such as a Saturday Night "Rocky Horror Picture Show" viewing complete with staff members as cast members.

Due to rising hotel costs in Orlando, Megaplex temporarily moved in 2007 and 2008 the Wyndham Jacksonville Riverfront in Jacksonville, Florida.

Returning to the Orlando area, Megaplex was held at the Worldgate Resort in Kissimmee, Florida from 2009 to 2012, a short distance from [[Wikipedia:Walt Disney World|Walt Disney World]]'s main gate. The convention was rescheduled from March to late July to achieve better costs and hotel rates, and to help space the event out from the growing [[Furry Weekend Atlanta|FWA]]. The con expanded its meeting space to include a larger Dealer's Den, an Artist Alley, and lounge area dubbed "The Lair."

From 2013 to 2015 Megaplex returned to Orlando proper and expanded into larger meeting space at the Marriott Orlando Airport hotel. The convention has increased its focus on quality main events and immersive theming. At the end of [[Megaplex XIV]] it was announced that the convention would be moving in 2016 to the Embassy Suites - Lake Buena Vista South in Kissimmee to accommodate the convention's growth.

After only 1 year Megaplex had outgrown the Embassy Suites - Lake Buena Vista South and at closing ceremonies of [[Megaplex XV]] announced that it would be moving to the Seaworld DoubleTree in Orlando, FL for [[Megaplex XVI]]. Megaplex had previously been held at this property for [[Megaplex 4]] and [[Megaplex 5]] when it was the Sheraton World Resort.

== Innovations ==
Megaplex has introduced many ideas to augment the convention's programming and atmosphere:

* Pre-registered attendees can provide a personal avatar to appear on their convention badge.
* Megaplex was the first furry convention to introduce a convention fursuit mascot, Pounce the Panther, in 2008.
* Starting in 2012, Megaplex has created a commemorative poster celebrating each year's convention. One copy of the poster is offered for sale at the convention's charity auction.
* Collectible glassware is given to all attendees.<ref>https://twitter.com/TheDanteOxalis/status/441613535224008705 Twitter photo of a Megaplex mug found at a Goodwill store</ref>
* Megaplex offers high dollar member levels above supersponsors, Megasponsor and Gigasponsor. Both receive all the perks of a Supersponsor level, plus special unique gifts each year such as engraved pocketwatches.
* Game show concepts have been introduced such as "Fursuit Deal or Big Deal," partly mirroring ''[[Wikipedia:Deal or No Deal|Deal or No Deal]]'', with fursuiters instead of models.
* The convention's main events have been streamed live online since 2005.
* An exclusive hospitality lounge with hot meals is provided to sponsor and higher level attendees.
* The convention has donated "con badge number 1" for the following year in the charity auction since 2010. This badge number is usually reserved for convention chairman. The auctioning of badge number 1 raised over $300 for charity in 2010.
* Hall prizes called "Achievements" are awarded to attendees who accomplish them at any point during the convention. Most achievements are typically kept secret until the time they are rewarded.
* Megaplex archives all of its past con books, artwork, badge imagery, photos and videos on-line, available for all individuals to view on its web site.

== Staff and organization ==

Pawpet Live Experiences, Inc. (PLEx) is a class C for-profit corporation operating out of the State of Florida.<ref>''[http://www.sunbiz.org/scripts/cordet.exe?action=DETFIL&inq_doc_number=P02000002192&inq_came_from=NAMFWD&cor_web_names_seq_number=0000&names_name_ind=N&names_cor_number=&names_name_seq=&names_name_ind=&names_comp_name=PAWPET&names_filing_type= Pawpet Live Experiences]'' - Florida Department of State</ref>. PLEx, Inc. was incorporated in January 2002, a mere two months before putting on Pawpet Megaplex 1, and went the faster route of incorporating under the less stringent for-profit statutes. The Board of Directors runs the convention on a not-for-profit basis.

PLEx, Inc.'s current president is [[Yappy Slyfox|Randy "Yappy" Fox]], and the vice president is [[Hino|Erik "Hino" Johansen]]. The role of [[convention chairman]] is currently held by [[Hino|Erik "Hino" Johansen]].

As of 2017 the Board members are:<ref>[https://megaplexcon.org/about#board Megaplex - Pawpet Live Experience Inc.] Accessed November 12, 2017.</ref>

* [[Yappy Slyfox|Randy "Yappy" Fox]] - President
* [[Hino|Erik "Hino" Johansen]] - Vice President
* [[Kuddlepup|John "K.P." Cole]]
* [[Wolfpac|Kyle "Wolfpac" Bergeron]] - Treasurer
* [[STiTcH|Matthew "STiTcH" Pence]] - Secretary
* [[Scooby|Paul "Scooby" Hahn]]
* [[Brill|Brian "Brill" Williams]]

A listing of Megaplex staff and their roles, including former staff members, is available on the convention's website<ref>[https://megaplexcon.org/about#contact Contact Us/Staff List], Megaplex official website</ref> and archives.<ref>[http://archives.megaplexcon.org/ Megaplex History: Past Convention Archives]</ref>

== Mascot ==

Megaplex's mascot is Pounce the Panther, a [[W:Florida panther|Florida panther]] (an endangered subspecies of cougar).<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150324051307/https://megaplexcon.org/index.php?q=about#pounce Megaplex website - About us, #Meet Pounce the Panther] on Megaplex website, archived 2015 March 24 at archive.org Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2015 July 31.</ref> Pounce was introduced as the Megaplex fursuit mascot, in 2008 at '''Megaplex 7''', as Megapanther to match the comic book theme of that year's Megaplex. Pounce is seen at Megaplex in a costume that matches that year's theme.

== Statistics ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Title !! Dates !! Theme !! Venue !! Location !! Guests of Honor !! Guest Performers !! Attendance !! Parade count (day/night parades) !! Charity Amount !! Notes
|-
| '''Pawpet Megaplex''' || 8-10 March 2002 || - || Ramada Resort and Convention Center || Orlando, FL || - || - || 126 || ? || $1,378.49 || Replaced Furry Spring Break
|-
| '''Pawpet Megaplex 2''' || 21-23 March 2003 || Hollywood || Sheraton Studio City Resort || Orlando, FL || [[SueDeer|Susan Rankin]] || [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]] || 197 || ? || ? ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 3''' || 19-21 March 2004 || "[[Wikipedia:MP3|MP3]]" || Sheraton Studio City Resort || Orlando, FL || [[Wikipedia:Trace Beaulieu|Trace Beaulieu]] || [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]] || 357 || 23 || $2,500+ ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 4''' || 11-16 March 2005 || Road Trip || Sheraton World Resort || Orlando, FL || [[Wikipedia:John_Kennedy_(puppeteer)|John Kennedy]] || Orlando's Potpourri of Puppets || 387 || 32 || $2,210 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 5''' || 17-19 March 2006 || ...Teh Horror! || Sheraton World Resort || Orlando, FL || [[Brian Reynolds]] || 4:2:Five || 257 || 41 || $3,100.40 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 6''' || 2-4 March 2007 || Game Shows || Wyndham Jacksonville Riverfront || Jacksonville, FL || [[Mike Kazaleh]] || ? || 185 || 31 || $2,825 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 7''' || 28-30 March 2008 || Comic Books: Heroes & Villains || Wyndham Jacksonville Riverfront || Jacksonville, FL || [[Adam Wan]] || [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]] || 255 || 45 || $1,185 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 8''' || 24-26 July, 2009 || Toyland / Christmas in July || Radisson Worldgate Resort || Kissimmee, FL || [[BigBlueFox]] || [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]] || 425 || 80 || $1,500 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 9''' || 23-25 July, 2010 || Mad Science || Radisson Worldgate Resort || Kissimmee, FL || [[Wikipedia:Paul Zaloom|Paul Zaloom]] || [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]] || 410 || 81 || $2,928 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 10''' || 29-31 July, 2011 || Retro Arcade || Worldgate Resort || Kissimmee, FL || [[Chad Krueger]] || [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]] || 553 || 86 / 64 || $1,368 || Hotel name change
|-
| '''Megaplex XI''' || 27-29 July, 2012 || Steampunk: Turn Back The Gears || Worldgate Resort || Kissimmee, FL || [[Wikipedia:Noel MacNeal|Noel MacNeal]]; Ron Schneider aka "Dreamfinder" || Julie Bunny Must Die! || 625 || 142 / ? || $4,257 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex XII''' || 26-28 July, 2013 || Rocking At The Hop || Marriott Orlando Airport || Orlando, FL || [[Fox Amoore]], [[Tirrel]] || Fosgate: Ferret Loan Officer || 821 || 185 / 86 || $4,038 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex XIII''' || 25-27 July, 2014 || The Candy Factory || Marriott Orlando Airport || Orlando, FL || [[Mary Minch]] (aka Mary Mouse), [[TaniDaReal]] || [[Fox Amoore]], [[Rhubarb the Bear]], [[Husky In Denial]], [[Pepper Coyote]] || 1,281 || 320 / 76 || $10,696.98 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex XIV''' || 31 July - 2 August, 2015 || Cops & Robbers || Marriott Orlando Airport || Orlando, FL || [[FableFire]], [[FizzOtter]] || [[Fox Amoore]], [[Rhubarb the Bear]] and [[Cosmik]], [[Husky In Denial]] || 1,472 || 359 / 82 || $8,260.23 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex XV''' || 5-7 August, 2016 || British Invasion || Embassy Suites - Lake Buena Vista South || Orlando, FL || [[Kenket]], [[Cosmic Wuffy]] || [[Fox Amoore]], [[Pepper Coyote]], [[Rhubarb the Bear]] and [[Cosmik]] || 1,860 || 449 / 150 || $8,467.86 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex XVI''' || 4-6 August, 2017 || Mega Quest: The Wrath of Con || Seaworld DoubleTree || Orlando, FL || [[Kodi (Canada)]], [[Rick Griffin]] || || 2,430 || NA / 162 || $12,394.89 || Saturday parade cancelled due to weather
|-
| '''Megaplex XVII''' || 3-5 August, 2018 || The Furnesian Islands|| SeaWorld DoubleTree || Orlando, FL || [[Panda Paco]], [[Kyle McCarthy]] || || || || ||
|-
| '''Megaplex XVIII''' || 9-11 August, 2019 || || || Orlando, FL || || || || || ||
|}

== References ==

<references/>

== External links ==
* [http://my.megaplexcon.org/ Megaplex] official site
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/megaplex/ Megaplex] on [[Fur Affinity]]
* [http://www.facebook.com/MegaplexCon Megaplex: Furry Fun, Florida Sun] on [[Facebook]]
* [https://twitter.com/MegaplexCon Megaplex] on [[Twitter]]
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/Megaplexcon Megaplex] on [[YouTube]]
* [http://community.livejournal.com/megaplex/ Megaplex] on [[LiveJournal]]
* {{con resources}}

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{{Infobox convention
| name = Megaplex
| logo = [[File:Megaplex_Logo.jpg|200px]]
| caption = Megaplex logo
| subject = Furry
| location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[wikipedia:Florida|Florida]], [[wikipedia:United States|United States]]}}
| url = http://www.megaplexcon.org/
| status = ongoing
| first = 8-10 March 2002
| final =
| organizer = Pawpet Live Experiences, Inc. (PLEx)
| charity = The CARE Foundation [http://www.megaplexcon.org/charity]
| resources = {{con resources}}
}}
'''Megaplex''' is a furry [[convention]] first held in March 2002 as '''[[Pawpet]] Megaplex'''. The latest edition, [[Megaplex XVI]], was held August 4-6, 2017 in [[Wikipedia:Orlando, Florida|Orlando]], [[Wikipedia:Florida|Florida]]. The convention's slogan is ''Florida Sun, Furry Fun''.

Megaplex's stated goal is to provide "a celebration of interactive arts and performance, with a primary focus on [[anthropomorphic]]s and fantasy".<ref>[http://www.megaplexcon.org/about About Megaplex] (22 September 2010)</ref> Programming has focused on [[fursuit]]ing, [[puppet]]ry, improvisation, and other types of performance.

Megaplex has featured musical performances by [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]], [http://www.42five.com/ 4:2:Five], [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]], [[Fox Amoore]] and [[Rhubarb the Bear]], stage performances including musicals [[Julie Bunny Must Die!]] and [[Fosgate: Ferret Loan Officer]], and out-of-fandom honored guests including [[Wikipedia:Trace Beaulieu|Trace Beaulieu]], [[Wikipedia:Paul Zaloom|Paul Zaloom]] and [[Wikipedia:Noel MacNeal|Noel MacNeal]].

A variety of factors<ref name="candidcomments">''[http://community.livejournal.com/megaplex/24878.html Some Candid Comments on Megaplex, from the Chair]'' - [[Carl Fox]], {{lj-comm|megaplex}} (24 December 2006)</ref><ref>''[http://community.livejournal.com/megaplex/35393.html Goodbye, 2007...Hello, 2008!]'' - [[Carl Fox]], {{lj-comm|megaplex}} (7 March 2007)</ref> had caused Megaplex's attendance to fluctuate in its first decade, though it has been steadily increasing since 2010. The 2017 event had 2,430 in attendance, the highest to date.

'''Megaplex XVI''', was held August 4-6, 2017 at the Seaworld DoubleTree in Orlando, Florida. The theme of the convention was "[[w:Mega Quest: The Wrath of Con|Mega Quest: The Wrath of Con]]", and the [[guests of honor]] were [[Kodi (Canada)]] and [[Rick Griffin]].

== History ==
{{Megaplex}}
'''Pawpet Megaplex''' came into being as a replacement for [[Furry Spring Break]], which was held in 2001. Furry Spring Break was unable to secure hotel space for a second convention in 2002, and folded. In its stead, Pawpet Live Experiences, Inc. was formed and on short notice held the first Pawpet Megaplex at the Ramada Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The convention supported the animal rescue C.A.R.E. Foundation, featuring a live animal presentation. The convention has continued to support the same charity each year.

The convention moved to the movie-themed Sheraton Studio City Resort for its second and third years, closer to [http://www.universalorlando.com/ Universal Studios Florida]. In 2003 the convention had its first [[guest of honor]], [[SueDeer|Susan Rankin]], and first of many musical guests, a capella group [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]]. In 2004 Megaplex officially dropped the "Pawpet" from the name. '''Megaplex 3''' was the first year to make heavy use of the convention theme ("[[Wikipedia:MP3|MP3]]", derived from the abbreviation of the convention name) with posters and hallway decor.

The convention upgraded to larger quarters at the Sheraton World Resort, right next door to the [http://www.seaworld.com/ SeaWorld Orlando] theme park, from 2005 to 2006, continuing to introduce new traditions such as a Saturday Night "Rocky Horror Picture Show" viewing complete with staff members as cast members.

Due to rising hotel costs in Orlando, Megaplex temporarily moved in 2007 and 2008 the Wyndham Jacksonville Riverfront in Jacksonville, Florida.

Returning to the Orlando area, Megaplex was held at the Worldgate Resort in Kissimmee, Florida from 2009 to 2012, a short distance from [[Wikipedia:Walt Disney World|Walt Disney World]]'s main gate. The convention was rescheduled from March to late July to achieve better costs and hotel rates, and to help space the event out from the growing [[Furry Weekend Atlanta|FWA]]. The con expanded its meeting space to include a larger Dealer's Den, an Artist Alley, and lounge area dubbed "The Lair."

From 2013 to 2015 Megaplex returned to Orlando proper and expanded into larger meeting space at the Marriott Orlando Airport hotel. The convention has increased its focus on quality main events and immersive theming. At the end of [[Megaplex XIV]] it was announced that the convention would be moving in 2016 to the Embassy Suites - Lake Buena Vista South in Kissimmee to accommodate the convention's growth.

After only 1 year Megaplex had outgrown the Embassy Suites - Lake Buena Vista South and at closing ceremonies of [[Megaplex XV]] announced that it would be moving to the Seaworld DoubleTree in Orlando, FL for [[Megaplex XVI]]. Megaplex had previously been held at this property for [[Megaplex 4]] and [[Megaplex 5]] when it was the Sheraton World Resort.

== Innovations ==
Megaplex has introduced many ideas to augment the convention's programming and atmosphere:

* Pre-registered attendees can provide a personal avatar to appear on their convention badge.
* Megaplex was the first furry convention to introduce a convention fursuit mascot, Pounce the Panther, in 2008.
* Starting in 2012, Megaplex has created a commemorative poster celebrating each year's convention. One copy of the poster is offered for sale at the convention's charity auction.
* Collectible glassware is given to all attendees.<ref>https://twitter.com/TheDanteOxalis/status/441613535224008705 Twitter photo of a Megaplex mug found at a Goodwill store</ref>
* Megaplex offers high dollar member levels above supersponsors, Megasponsor and Gigasponsor. Both receive all the perks of a Supersponsor level, plus special unique gifts each year such as engraved pocketwatches.
* Game show concepts have been introduced such as "Fursuit Deal or Big Deal," partly mirroring ''[[Wikipedia:Deal or No Deal|Deal or No Deal]]'', with fursuiters instead of models.
* The convention's main events have been streamed live online since 2005.
* An exclusive hospitality lounge with hot meals is provided to sponsor and higher level attendees.
* The convention has donated "con badge number 1" for the following year in the charity auction since 2010. This badge number is usually reserved for convention chairman. The auctioning of badge number 1 raised over $300 for charity in 2010.
* Hall prizes called "Achievements" are awarded to attendees who accomplish them at any point during the convention. Most achievements are typically kept secret until the time they are rewarded.
* Megaplex archives all of its past con books, artwork, badge imagery, photos and videos on-line, available for all individuals to view on its web site.

== Staff and organization ==

Pawpet Live Experiences, Inc. (PLEx) is a class C for-profit corporation operating out of the State of Florida.<ref>''[http://www.sunbiz.org/scripts/cordet.exe?action=DETFIL&inq_doc_number=P02000002192&inq_came_from=NAMFWD&cor_web_names_seq_number=0000&names_name_ind=N&names_cor_number=&names_name_seq=&names_name_ind=&names_comp_name=PAWPET&names_filing_type= Pawpet Live Experiences]'' - Florida Department of State</ref>. PLEx, Inc. was incorporated in January 2002, a mere two months before putting on Pawpet Megaplex 1, and went the faster route of incorporating under the less stringent for-profit statutes. The Board of Directors runs the convention on a not-for-profit basis.

PLEx, Inc.'s current president is [[Yappy Slyfox|Randy "Yappy" Fox]], and the vice president is [[Hino|Erik "Hino" Johansen]]. The role of [[convention chairman]] is currently held by [[Hino|Erik "Hino" Johansen]].

As of 2017 the Board members are:<ref>[https://megaplexcon.org/about#board Megaplex - Pawpet Live Experience Inc.] Accessed November 12, 2017.</ref>

* [[Yappy Slyfox|Randy "Yappy" Fox]] - President
* [[Hino|Erik "Hino" Johansen]] - Vice President
* [[Kuddlepup|John "K.P." Cole]]
* [[Wolfpac|Kyle "Wolfpac" Bergeron]] - Treasurer
* [[STiTcH|Matthew "STiTcH" Pence]] - Secretary
* [[Scooby|Paul "Scooby" Hahn]]
* [[Brill|Brian "Brill" Williams]]

A listing of Megaplex staff and their roles, including former staff members, is available on the convention's website<ref>[https://megaplexcon.org/about#contact Contact Us/Staff List], Megaplex official website</ref> and archives.<ref>[http://archives.megaplexcon.org/ Megaplex History: Past Convention Archives]</ref>

== Mascot ==

Megaplex's mascot is Pounce the Panther, a [[W:Florida panther|Florida panther]] (an endangered subspecies of cougar).<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150324051307/https://megaplexcon.org/index.php?q=about#pounce Megaplex website - About us, #Meet Pounce the Panther] on Megaplex website, archived 2015 March 24 at archive.org Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2015 July 31.</ref> Pounce was introduced as the Megaplex fursuit mascot, in 2008 at '''Megaplex 7''', as Megapanther to match the comic book theme of that year's Megaplex. Pounce is seen at Megaplex in a costume that matches that year's theme.

== Statistics ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Title !! Dates !! Theme !! Venue !! Location !! Guests of Honor !! Guest Performers !! Attendance !! Parade count (day/night parades) !! Charity Amount !! Notes
|-
| '''Pawpet Megaplex''' || 8-10 March 2002 || - || Ramada Resort and Convention Center || Orlando, FL || - || - || 126 || ? || $1,378.49 || Replaced Furry Spring Break
|-
| '''Pawpet Megaplex 2''' || 21-23 March 2003 || Hollywood || Sheraton Studio City Resort || Orlando, FL || [[SueDeer|Susan Rankin]] || [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]] || 197 || ? || ? ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 3''' || 19-21 March 2004 || "[[Wikipedia:MP3|MP3]]" || Sheraton Studio City Resort || Orlando, FL || [[Wikipedia:Trace Beaulieu|Trace Beaulieu]] || [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]] || 357 || 23 || ? ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 4''' || 11-16 March 2005 || Road Trip || Sheraton World Resort || Orlando, FL || [[Wikipedia:John_Kennedy_(puppeteer)|John Kennedy]] || Orlando's Potpourri of Puppets || 387 || 32 || $2,210 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 5''' || 17-19 March 2006 || ...Teh Horror! || Sheraton World Resort || Orlando, FL || [[Brian Reynolds]] || 4:2:Five || 257 || 41 || $3,100.40 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 6''' || 2-4 March 2007 || Game Shows || Wyndham Jacksonville Riverfront || Jacksonville, FL || [[Mike Kazaleh]] || ? || 185 || 31 || $2,825 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 7''' || 28-30 March 2008 || Comic Books: Heroes & Villains || Wyndham Jacksonville Riverfront || Jacksonville, FL || [[Adam Wan]] || [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]] || 255 || 45 || $1,185 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 8''' || 24-26 July, 2009 || Toyland / Christmas in July || Radisson Worldgate Resort || Kissimmee, FL || [[BigBlueFox]] || [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]] || 425 || 80 || $1,500 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 9''' || 23-25 July, 2010 || Mad Science || Radisson Worldgate Resort || Kissimmee, FL || [[Wikipedia:Paul Zaloom|Paul Zaloom]] || [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]] || 410 || 81 || $2,928 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 10''' || 29-31 July, 2011 || Retro Arcade || Worldgate Resort || Kissimmee, FL || [[Chad Krueger]] || [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]] || 553 || 86 / 64 || $1,368 || Hotel name change
|-
| '''Megaplex XI''' || 27-29 July, 2012 || Steampunk: Turn Back The Gears || Worldgate Resort || Kissimmee, FL || [[Wikipedia:Noel MacNeal|Noel MacNeal]]; Ron Schneider aka "Dreamfinder" || Julie Bunny Must Die! || 625 || 142 / ? || $4,257 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex XII''' || 26-28 July, 2013 || Rocking At The Hop || Marriott Orlando Airport || Orlando, FL || [[Fox Amoore]], [[Tirrel]] || Fosgate: Ferret Loan Officer || 821 || 185 / 86 || $4,038 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex XIII''' || 25-27 July, 2014 || The Candy Factory || Marriott Orlando Airport || Orlando, FL || [[Mary Minch]] (aka Mary Mouse), [[TaniDaReal]] || [[Fox Amoore]], [[Rhubarb the Bear]], [[Husky In Denial]], [[Pepper Coyote]] || 1,281 || 320 / 76 || $10,696.98 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex XIV''' || 31 July - 2 August, 2015 || Cops & Robbers || Marriott Orlando Airport || Orlando, FL || [[FableFire]], [[FizzOtter]] || [[Fox Amoore]], [[Rhubarb the Bear]] and [[Cosmik]], [[Husky In Denial]] || 1,472 || 359 / 82 || $8,260.23 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex XV''' || 5-7 August, 2016 || British Invasion || Embassy Suites - Lake Buena Vista South || Orlando, FL || [[Kenket]], [[Cosmic Wuffy]] || [[Fox Amoore]], [[Pepper Coyote]], [[Rhubarb the Bear]] and [[Cosmik]] || 1,860 || 449 / 150 || $8,467.86 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex XVI''' || 4-6 August, 2017 || Mega Quest: The Wrath of Con || Seaworld DoubleTree || Orlando, FL || [[Kodi (Canada)]], [[Rick Griffin]] || || 2,430 || NA / 162 || $12,394.89 || Saturday parade cancelled due to weather
|-
| '''Megaplex XVII''' || 3-5 August, 2018 || The Furnesian Islands|| SeaWorld DoubleTree || Orlando, FL || [[Panda Paco]], [[Kyle McCarthy]] || || || || ||
|-
| '''Megaplex XVIII''' || 9-11 August, 2019 || || || Orlando, FL || || || || || ||
|}

== References ==

<references/>

== External links ==
* [http://my.megaplexcon.org/ Megaplex] official site
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/megaplex/ Megaplex] on [[Fur Affinity]]
* [http://www.facebook.com/MegaplexCon Megaplex: Furry Fun, Florida Sun] on [[Facebook]]
* [https://twitter.com/MegaplexCon Megaplex] on [[Twitter]]
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/Megaplexcon Megaplex] on [[YouTube]]
* [http://community.livejournal.com/megaplex/ Megaplex] on [[LiveJournal]]
* {{con resources}}

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Skippyfox: Updated parade count from con website; moved note to notes column

{{Infobox convention
| name = Megaplex
| logo = [[File:Megaplex_Logo.jpg|200px]]
| caption = Megaplex logo
| subject = Furry
| location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[wikipedia:Florida|Florida]], [[wikipedia:United States|United States]]}}
| url = http://www.megaplexcon.org/
| status = ongoing
| first = 8-10 March 2002
| final =
| organizer = Pawpet Live Experiences, Inc. (PLEx)
| charity = The CARE Foundation [http://www.megaplexcon.org/charity]
| resources = {{con resources}}
}}
'''Megaplex''' is a furry [[convention]] first held in March 2002 as '''[[Pawpet]] Megaplex'''. The latest edition, [[Megaplex XVI]], was held August 4-6, 2017 in [[Wikipedia:Orlando, Florida|Orlando]], [[Wikipedia:Florida|Florida]]. The convention's slogan is ''Florida Sun, Furry Fun''.

Megaplex's stated goal is to provide "a celebration of interactive arts and performance, with a primary focus on [[anthropomorphic]]s and fantasy".<ref>[http://www.megaplexcon.org/about About Megaplex] (22 September 2010)</ref> Programming has focused on [[fursuit]]ing, [[puppet]]ry, improvisation, and other types of performance.

Megaplex has featured musical performances by [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]], [http://www.42five.com/ 4:2:Five], [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]], [[Fox Amoore]] and [[Rhubarb the Bear]], stage performances including musicals [[Julie Bunny Must Die!]] and [[Fosgate: Ferret Loan Officer]], and out-of-fandom honored guests including [[Wikipedia:Trace Beaulieu|Trace Beaulieu]], [[Wikipedia:Paul Zaloom|Paul Zaloom]] and [[Wikipedia:Noel MacNeal|Noel MacNeal]].

A variety of factors<ref name="candidcomments">''[http://community.livejournal.com/megaplex/24878.html Some Candid Comments on Megaplex, from the Chair]'' - [[Carl Fox]], {{lj-comm|megaplex}} (24 December 2006)</ref><ref>''[http://community.livejournal.com/megaplex/35393.html Goodbye, 2007...Hello, 2008!]'' - [[Carl Fox]], {{lj-comm|megaplex}} (7 March 2007)</ref> had caused Megaplex's attendance to fluctuate in its first decade, though it has been steadily increasing since 2010. The 2017 event had 2,430 in attendance, the highest to date.

'''Megaplex XVI''', was held August 4-6, 2017 at the Seaworld DoubleTree in Orlando, Florida. The theme of the convention was "[[w:Mega Quest: The Wrath of Con|Mega Quest: The Wrath of Con]]", and the [[guests of honor]] were [[Kodi (Canada)]] and [[Rick Griffin]].

== History ==
{{Megaplex}}
'''Pawpet Megaplex''' came into being as a replacement for [[Furry Spring Break]], which was held in 2001. Furry Spring Break was unable to secure hotel space for a second convention in 2002, and folded. In its stead, Pawpet Live Experiences, Inc. was formed and on short notice held the first Pawpet Megaplex at the Ramada Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The convention supported the animal rescue C.A.R.E. Foundation, featuring a live animal presentation. The convention has continued to support the same charity each year.

The convention moved to the movie-themed Sheraton Studio City Resort for its second and third years, closer to [http://www.universalorlando.com/ Universal Studios Florida]. In 2003 the convention had its first [[guest of honor]], [[SueDeer|Susan Rankin]], and first of many musical guests, a capella group [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]]. In 2004 Megaplex officially dropped the "Pawpet" from the name. '''Megaplex 3''' was the first year to make heavy use of the convention theme ("[[Wikipedia:MP3|MP3]]", derived from the abbreviation of the convention name) with posters and hallway decor.

The convention upgraded to larger quarters at the Sheraton World Resort, right next door to the [http://www.seaworld.com/ SeaWorld Orlando] theme park, from 2005 to 2006, continuing to introduce new traditions such as a Saturday Night "Rocky Horror Picture Show" viewing complete with staff members as cast members.

Due to rising hotel costs in Orlando, Megaplex temporarily moved in 2007 and 2008 the Wyndham Jacksonville Riverfront in Jacksonville, Florida.

Returning to the Orlando area, Megaplex was held at the Worldgate Resort in Kissimmee, Florida from 2009 to 2012, a short distance from [[Wikipedia:Walt Disney World|Walt Disney World]]'s main gate. The convention was rescheduled from March to late July to achieve better costs and hotel rates, and to help space the event out from the growing [[Furry Weekend Atlanta|FWA]]. The con expanded its meeting space to include a larger Dealer's Den, an Artist Alley, and lounge area dubbed "The Lair."

From 2013 to 2015 Megaplex returned to Orlando proper and expanded into larger meeting space at the Marriott Orlando Airport hotel. The convention has increased its focus on quality main events and immersive theming. At the end of [[Megaplex XIV]] it was announced that the convention would be moving in 2016 to the Embassy Suites - Lake Buena Vista South in Kissimmee to accommodate the convention's growth.

After only 1 year Megaplex had outgrown the Embassy Suites - Lake Buena Vista South and at closing ceremonies of [[Megaplex XV]] announced that it would be moving to the Seaworld DoubleTree in Orlando, FL for [[Megaplex XVI]]. Megaplex had previously been held at this property for [[Megaplex 4]] and [[Megaplex 5]] when it was the Sheraton World Resort.

== Innovations ==
Megaplex has introduced many ideas to augment the convention's programming and atmosphere:

* Pre-registered attendees can provide a personal avatar to appear on their convention badge.
* Megaplex was the first furry convention to introduce a convention fursuit mascot, Pounce the Panther, in 2008.
* Starting in 2012, Megaplex has created a commemorative poster celebrating each year's convention. One copy of the poster is offered for sale at the convention's charity auction.
* Collectible glassware is given to all attendees.<ref>https://twitter.com/TheDanteOxalis/status/441613535224008705 Twitter photo of a Megaplex mug found at a Goodwill store</ref>
* Megaplex offers high dollar member levels above supersponsors, Megasponsor and Gigasponsor. Both receive all the perks of a Supersponsor level, plus special unique gifts each year such as engraved pocketwatches.
* Game show concepts have been introduced such as "Fursuit Deal or Big Deal," partly mirroring ''[[Wikipedia:Deal or No Deal|Deal or No Deal]]'', with fursuiters instead of models.
* The convention's main events have been streamed live online since 2005.
* An exclusive hospitality lounge with hot meals is provided to sponsor and higher level attendees.
* The convention has donated "con badge number 1" for the following year in the charity auction since 2010. This badge number is usually reserved for convention chairman. The auctioning of badge number 1 raised over $300 for charity in 2010.
* Hall prizes called "Achievements" are awarded to attendees who accomplish them at any point during the convention. Most achievements are typically kept secret until the time they are rewarded.
* Megaplex archives all of its past con books, artwork, badge imagery, photos and videos on-line, available for all individuals to view on its web site.

== Staff and organization ==

Pawpet Live Experiences, Inc. (PLEx) is a class C for-profit corporation operating out of the State of Florida.<ref>''[http://www.sunbiz.org/scripts/cordet.exe?action=DETFIL&inq_doc_number=P02000002192&inq_came_from=NAMFWD&cor_web_names_seq_number=0000&names_name_ind=N&names_cor_number=&names_name_seq=&names_name_ind=&names_comp_name=PAWPET&names_filing_type= Pawpet Live Experiences]'' - Florida Department of State</ref>. PLEx, Inc. was incorporated in January 2002, a mere two months before putting on Pawpet Megaplex 1, and went the faster route of incorporating under the less stringent for-profit statutes. The Board of Directors runs the convention on a not-for-profit basis.

PLEx, Inc.'s current president is [[Yappy Slyfox|Randy "Yappy" Fox]], and the vice president is [[Hino|Erik "Hino" Johansen]]. The role of [[convention chairman]] is currently held by [[Hino|Erik "Hino" Johansen]].

As of 2017 the Board members are:

* [[Yappy Slyfox|Randy "Yappy" Fox]] - President
* [[Hino|Erik "Hino" Johansen]] - Vice President
* [[Kuddlepup|John "K.P." Cole]]
* [[Wolfpac|Kyle "Wolfpac" Bergeron]]
* [[STiTcH|Matthew "STiTcH" Pence]]
* [[Scooby|Paul "Scooby" Hahn]]
* [[Brill|Brian "Brill" Williams]]

A listing of Megaplex staff and their roles, including former staff members, is available on the convention's website<ref>[https://my.megaplexcon.org/staff Contact Us/Staff List], Megaplex official website</ref> and archives.<ref>[https://my.megaplexcon.org/history Megaplex History: Past Convention Archives]</ref>

== Mascot ==

Megaplex's mascot is Pounce the Panther, a [[W:Florida panther|Florida panther]] (an endangered subspecies of cougar).<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150324051307/https://megaplexcon.org/index.php?q=about#pounce Megaplex website - About us, #Meet Pounce the Panther] on Megaplex website, archived 2015 March 24 at archive.org Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2015 July 31.</ref> Pounce was introduced as the Megaplex fursuit mascot, in 2008 at '''Megaplex 7''', as Megapanther to match the comic book theme of that year's Megaplex. Pounce is seen at Megaplex in a costume that matches that year's theme.

== Statistics ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Title !! Dates !! Theme !! Venue !! Location !! Guests of Honor !! Guest Performers !! Attendance !! Parade count (day/night parades) !! Charity Amount !! Notes
|-
| '''Pawpet Megaplex''' || 8-10 March 2002 || - || Ramada Resort and Convention Center || Orlando, FL || - || - || 126 || ? || ? || Replaced Furry Spring Break
|-
| '''Pawpet Megaplex 2''' || 21-23 March 2003 || Hollywood || Sheraton Studio City Resort || Orlando, FL || [[SueDeer|Susan Rankin]] || [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]] || 197 || ? || ? ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 3''' || 19-21 March 2004 || "[[Wikipedia:MP3|MP3]]" || Sheraton Studio City Resort || Orlando, FL || [[Wikipedia:Trace Beaulieu|Trace Beaulieu]] || [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]] || 357 || 23 || ? ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 4''' || 11-16 March 2005 || Road Trip || Sheraton World Resort || Orlando, FL || [[Wikipedia:John_Kennedy_(puppeteer)|John Kennedy]] || Orlando's Potpourri of Puppets || 387 || 32 || $2,210 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 5''' || 17-19 March 2006 || ...Teh Horror! || Sheraton World Resort || Orlando, FL || [[Brian Reynolds]] || 4:2:Five || 257 || 41 || $3,100.40 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 6''' || 2-4 March 2007 || Game Shows || Wyndham Jacksonville Riverfront || Jacksonville, FL || [[Mike Kazaleh]] || ? || 185 || 31 || $2,825 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 7''' || 28-30 March 2008 || Comic Books: Heroes & Villains || Wyndham Jacksonville Riverfront || Jacksonville, FL || [[Adam Wan]] || [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]] || 255 || 45 || $1,185 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 8''' || 24-26 July, 2009 || Toyland / Christmas in July || Radisson Worldgate Resort || Kissimmee, FL || [[BigBlueFox]] || [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]] || 425 || 80 || $1,500 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 9''' || 23-25 July, 2010 || Mad Science || Radisson Worldgate Resort || Kissimmee, FL || [[Wikipedia:Paul Zaloom|Paul Zaloom]] || [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]] || 410 || 81 || $2,928 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 10''' || 29-31 July, 2011 || Retro Arcade || Worldgate Resort || Kissimmee, FL || [[Chad Krueger]] || [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]] || 553 || 86 / 64 || $1,368 || Hotel name change
|-
| '''Megaplex XI''' || 27-29 July, 2012 || Steampunk: Turn Back The Gears || Worldgate Resort || Kissimmee, FL || [[Wikipedia:Noel MacNeal|Noel MacNeal]]; Ron Schneider aka "Dreamfinder" || Julie Bunny Must Die! || 625 || 142 / ? || $4,257 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex XII''' || 26-28 July, 2013 || Rocking At The Hop || Marriott Orlando Airport || Orlando, FL || [[Fox Amoore]], [[Tirrel]] || Fosgate: Ferret Loan Officer || 821 || 185 / 86 || $4,038 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex XIII''' || 25-27 July, 2014 || The Candy Factory || Marriott Orlando Airport || Orlando, FL || [[Mary Minch]] (aka Mary Mouse), [[TaniDaReal]] || [[Fox Amoore]], [[Rhubarb the Bear]], [[Husky In Denial]], [[Pepper Coyote]] || 1,281 || 320 / 76 || $10,696.98 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex XIV''' || 31 July - 2 August, 2015 || Cops & Robbers || Marriott Orlando Airport || Orlando, FL || [[FableFire]], [[FizzOtter]] || [[Fox Amoore]], [[Rhubarb the Bear]] and [[Cosmik]], [[Husky In Denial]] || 1,472 || 359 / 82 || $8,260.23 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex XV''' || 5-7 August, 2016 || British Invasion || Embassy Suites - Lake Buena Vista South || Orlando, FL || [[Kenket]], [[Cosmic Wuffy]] || [[Fox Amoore]], [[Pepper Coyote]], [[Rhubarb the Bear]] and [[Cosmik]] || 1,860 || 449 / 150 || $8,467.86 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex XVI''' || 4-6 August, 2017 || Mega Quest: The Wrath of Con || Seaworld DoubleTree || Orlando, FL || [[Kodi (Canada)]], Rick Griffin || || 2,430 || NA / 162 || $12,394.89 || Saturday parade cancelled due to weather
|-
| '''Megaplex XVII''' || 3-5 August, 2018 || The Furnesian Islands|| SeaWorld DoubleTree || Orlando, FL || [[Paco Panda]] || || || || ||
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| '''Megaplex XVIII''' || 2-4 August, 2019 || || || Orlando, FL || || || || || ||
|}

== References ==

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== External links ==
* [http://my.megaplexcon.org/ Megaplex] official site
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/megaplex/ Megaplex] on [[Fur Affinity]]
* [http://www.facebook.com/MegaplexCon Megaplex: Furry Fun, Florida Sun] on [[Facebook]]
* [https://twitter.com/MegaplexCon Megaplex] on [[Twitter]]
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/Megaplexcon Megaplex] on [[YouTube]]
* [http://community.livejournal.com/megaplex/ Megaplex] on [[LiveJournal]]
* {{con resources}}

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LupineFox

2017-05-16T02:15:17Z

Skippyfox: Update on prelim & arraignment

'''LupineFox''' (occasionally '''Lupine''' for short; born January 25, 1960),<ref>[http://lupine-fox.livejournal.com/profile LupineFox's profile] on [[LiveJournal]]. Retrieved January 28, 2017.</ref> real name '''Kenneth C. Fenske''', is a [[fursuiter]] who lives in [[w:Milford, Quakertown|Quakertown, Pennsylvania]], USA.<ref name="Intell">[http://www.theintell.com/news/crime/milford-man-charged-with-child-rape/article_cf00a42a-e4e4-11e6-8431-77cb8a46662f.html "Milford man charged with 2009 child rape"] - article on ''[[w:The Intelligencer (Doylestown, Pennsylvania)|The Intelligencer]]''. Dated January 27, 2017. Retrieved January 28, 2017.</ref> His [[fursona]] is a [[fox]] with bluish-purple hair, typically wearing sleek sunglasses and smoking a cigarette.

LupineFox has been involved in [[furry]] since 2005. He held monthly (or so) [[furmeet]]s in [[Wikipedia:Quakertown, Pennsylvania|Quakertown, Pennsylvania]], U.S.A.

LupineFox frequents [[Second Life]] as '''LupineFox Paz''', where he runs a business selling scripted cigarettes and related items.

==Real life==
In [[real life]] Ken owns a small software company he founded as well as a DIY solar kit company. His hobbies include history, antiques, home repair, woodworking and disc golf.

Ken created the [https://www.FURsvp.com/ FURsvp] (formerly Surple.com) online event manager, but has since{{when}} passed it on to [[SkippyFox]].

==Convention involvement==
LupineFox hosted the [[New Years Furry Ball]] in 2007 as a follow up to smaller New Years' parties in previous years, leading it in two subsequent years as it grew from a two-suite party to a more comprehensive event. He was a [[Furfright]] hospitality staff member from 2009-2011, and usually volunteers unofficially at the [[Anthrocon]] [[art show]].

==Controversy==
:''Main article: [[2016/2017 child abuse arrests]].''
After a joint investigation by Bucks County Detectives and the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, LupineFox was charged with raping an 8-year-old boy inside his home in 2009.<ref name="Intell"/>

On Friday January 27, 2017, Fenske was arraigned before District Judge Gary Gambardella on one count of child rape, two counts of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse and two counts of unlawful contact with a minor.<ref name="Intell"/>

The minor, now a teen, told investigators that Fenske raped him several times in 2009 during a series of furry parties at Fenske's home. He also told investigators he was the only child present at these parties, and would go dressed as Kellogg's cereal mascot [[Tony the Tiger]]. The boy allegedly told investigators that during these parties he would play the video game "Rock Band" for a period of time until Fenske asked him to come upstairs where, in a guest bedroom, the abuse occurred.

Judge Gambardella set bail at $75,000.

On Sunday January 29, Fenske made a posting on his Fur Affinity page:<ref name="Lulz">[https://lulz.net/furi/res/3430284.html Thread] on [[Lulz.net]]. Started January 29, 2017. Retrieved February 3, 2017.</ref><ref>[https://img.lulz.net/src/double-welp.png screencap of LupineFox's Fur Affinity page] on lulz.net. Retrieved February 3, 2017.</ref>
{{q|I have been accused of something horrible but my lawyer says I can't talk about it. You will hear about it. At this point I can only say that I did not do what I am accused of and will defend myself to the best of my abilities. If you are wondering if you believe me and you know me then you should have your answer.}}
Shortly thereafter, Fenske disabled access to his Fur Affinity account and deleted his Twitter account. Around February 5, the Fur Affinity account was reopened with the administrators reminding people of the principle of "innocent until proven guilty", and warning people not to post malicious shouts on the page.

District Judge Charles W. Baum ordered all charges to proceed to trial at a preliminary hearing on Monday, May 8, 2017, with arraignment scheduled for June 9, 2017. Attorney Steven Fairlie, representing Fenske, said his client maintains his innocence and that the charges were an effort to profit off his wealth, having "all the hallmarks of a money grab."<ref>[http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/furry-parties-bucks-fenske-rape-fox.html "Accused 'furry parties' rapist ordered held for trial in Bucks"] - article on ''[[w:Philadelphia_Media_Network|Philly.com]]''. Dated May 8, 2017. Retrieved May 15, 2017.</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://lupine-fox.livejournal.com/ ''Lupine's Den''] - LupineFox on [[LiveJournal]]
* [https://twitter.com/lupinefox LupineFox] on [[Twitter]]
* [https://www.furaffinity.net/user/lupinefoxes/ LupineFoxes] on [[Fur Affinity]]
* [https://my.secondlife.com/lupinefox.paz LupineFox Paz] on [[Second Life]]
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Talk:LupineFox

2017-02-02T21:17:10Z

Skippyfox:

Talk:LupineFox

2017-02-02T21:12:40Z

Skippyfox: /* Name removal while being a criminal suspect */

LupineFox

2017-02-02T20:17:07Z

Skippyfox: Undoing previous reverts. The requests for info removal are valid according to the policies stated at [WikiFur:Policies_and_guidelines], [WikiFur:Personal_exclusion], [WikiFur:Personal_information]. Please keep in mind these are charges, not convictions.

User:Skippyfox/common.js

2017-01-24T15:27:23Z

Skippyfox:

mw.loader.using( [ 'ext.popups' ], function() { // wait for popups to be loaded

// Time to wait in ms before showing a popup on hover. Default is 500.
mw.popups.render.POPUP_DELAY = 1500;

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mw.popups.render.POPUP_CLOSE_DELAY = 10;

// Time to wait in ms before starting the API queries on hover, must be <= POPUP_DELAY. Default is 50.
// Don't change this unless you know what you're doing.
mw.popups.render.API_DELAY = 1000;

});

User:Skippyfox/common.js

2017-01-24T15:25:07Z

Skippyfox: Created page with 'mw.loader.using( [ 'ext.popups' ], function() { // wait for popups to be loaded // Time to wait in ms before showing a popup on hover. Default is 500. mw.popups.render.POPUP_...'

mw.loader.using( [ 'ext.popups' ], function() { // wait for popups to be loaded

// Time to wait in ms before showing a popup on hover. Default is 500.
mw.popups.render.POPUP_DELAY = 4500;

// Time to wait in ms before closing a popup on de-hover. Default is 300.
mw.popups.render.POPUP_CLOSE_DELAY = 10;

// Time to wait in ms before starting the API queries on hover, must be <= POPUP_DELAY. Default is 50.
// Don't change this unless you know what you're doing.
mw.popups.render.API_DELAY = 4000;

});

User:Skippyfox

2017-01-20T22:59:09Z

Skippyfox: /* Events attended */

==Contact Information==
* E-mail [mailto:where.is.skippy@gmail.com where.is.skippy@gmail.com]
* Twitter: [http://twitter.com/WhereIsSkippy WhereIsSkippy]
* Tumblr: [http://skippyfox.tumblr.com skippyfox]

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==Events attended==
* [[Anthrocon]]: 2003-2014, 2016
* [[ConFuzzled]]: 2016
* [[FurFright]]: 2005-2013
* [[Furry Connection North]]: 2009-2011, 2013
* [[Furry Weekend Atlanta]]: 2015-Present
* [[Furstivus]]: 2012
* [[Fur the 'More]]: 2013-Present
* [[Further Confusion]]: 2008, 2010
* [[Megaplex]]: 2004-Present
* [[Mephit FurMeet]]: 2014-2015
* [[Midwest FurFest]]: 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2016
* [[RainFurrest]]: 2015
* [[What The Fur]]: 2010

Template:Convention resources/ConFurence

2016-10-17T04:35:43Z

Skippyfox: Added link to ConFurence 4 highlights tape and CF0 footage uploaded to YouTube by Prancing Skiltaire

== [[ConFurence]] ==
* [http://www.ConFurence.com ConFurence.com] (last updated 2002) - [http://web.archive.org/web/20060513094630/http://polarden.org/cf.shtml ConFurence Group mirror on Archive.org]
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20060503034356/http://www.polarden.org/confurence/ ConFurence is no more] by Darrel L. Exline (mirror on Archive.org)

====[[ConFurence 2003]] (14)====
{{flagdiv|usa|[[Wikipedia:Burbank, California|Burbank]], [[Wikipedia:California|California]], [[Wikipedia:USA|USA]] - [http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn{{=}}BURAHHH Hilton Burbank Airport & Convention Center]}}
* Attendance: 470
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20060503153854/http://www.polarden.org/cf2003/ ConFurence 2003 mirror on Archive.org]
* Photos: [http://xianfur.com/furry/index.php?gallery=confurence_2003 Devoss], [http://www.kayshapero.net/cf_picts.htm Kay Shapero], [http://fursuit.timduru.org/view/FurryCon/ConFurence/CF14 Timduru's Fursuit Archive]
* Video: [http://fursuit.timduru.org/view/FursuitVideo/Confurence/CF2003 Timduru's Fursuit Archive]

====[[ConFurence 2002]] (13)====
{{flagdiv|usa|[[Wikipedia:Burbank, California|Burbank]], [[Wikipedia:California|California]], [[Wikipedia:USA|USA]] - [http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn{{=}}BURAHHH Hilton Burbank Airport & Convention Center]}}
* Attendance: 580
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20050506063945/www.polarden.org/cf2002/ ConFurence 2002 mirror on Archive.org]
* Photos: [http://www.kayshapero.net/cf_picts.htm Kay Shapero]

====[[ConFurence 12]] (2001)====
{{flagdiv|usa|[[Wikipedia:Burbank, California|Burbank]], [[Wikipedia:California|California]], [[Wikipedia:USA|USA]] - [http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn{{=}}BURAHHH Hilton Burbank Airport & Convention Center]}}
* Attendance: 640
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20060523092214/http://www.polarden.org/cf12/ ConFurence 12 mirror on Archive.org] - [http://www.confurence.com/CF12 ConFurence 12 info page] (with photos)
* Con report: [http://kinkyturtle.masemware.com/diaries/othercon/cf12/ KTurtle]
* Photos: [http://fursuit.timduru.org/view/FurryCon/ConFurence/CF12 Timduru's Fursuit Archive], [http://kinkyturtle.masemware.com/diaries/othercon/cf12/photos/ KTurtle]

====[[ConFurence 11]] (2000)====
{{flagdiv|usa|[[Wikipedia:Irvine, California|Irvine]], [[Wikipedia:California|California]], [[Wikipedia:USA|USA]] - [http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn{{=}}SNAOCHF Hilton Irvine at Orange County Airport]}}
* Attendance: 703
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20050512231244/http://www.confurence.net/cf11/history.html ConFurence 11 mirror on Archive.org] - [http://www.confurence.com/CF11 ConFurence 11 info page]
* Photos: [http://www.chakatsden.com/chakat/CF11-thumb1.html Chakat], [http://thefoxden.com/conpics/index.cgi?mode=album&album=/Confurence/Confurence-1998 The FoxDen], [http://fursuit.timduru.org/view/FurryCon/ConFurence/CF11 Timduru's Fursuit Archive]

====[[ConFurence 10]] (1999)====
{{flagdiv|usa|[[Wikipedia:San Diego, California|San Diego]], [[Wikipedia:California|California]], [[Wikipedia:USA|USA]] - [http://www.towncountry.com Town and Country Resort]}}
* Attendance: 850
* [http://www.confurence.com/cf10/main40.html ConFurence 10 website] - [http://www.confurence.com/cf10 ConFurence 10 info page]
* Photos: [http://www.chakatsden.com/chakat/CF10-thumb1.html Chakat], [http://thefoxden.com/conpics/index.cgi?mode=album&album=/Confurence/Confurence-1999 The FoxDen], [http://fursuit.timduru.org/view/FurryCon/ConFurence/CF10 Timduru's Fursuit Archive]

====[[ConFurence 9]] (1998)====
{{flagdiv|usa|[[Wikipedia:Buena Park, California|Buena Park]], [[Wikipedia:California|California]], [[Wikipedia:USA|USA]] - Buena Park Hotel and Convention Center (now [http://www.knottshotel.com/ Knott's Berry Farm Resort Hotel])}}
* Attendance: 1250
* [http://www.confurence.com/Cf9 ConFurence 9 info page] (with photos)
* Photos: [http://www.chakatsden.com/chakat/CF9-thumb1.html Chakat], [http://thefoxden.com/conpics/index.cgi?mode=album&album=/Confurence/Confurence-1998 The FoxDen], [http://fursuit.timduru.org/view/FurryCon/ConFurence/CF9 Timduru's Fursuit Archive]

====[[ConFurence 8]] (1997)====
{{flagdiv|usa|[[Wikipedia:Buena Park, California|Buena Park]], [[Wikipedia:California|California]], [[Wikipedia:USA|USA]] - Buena Park Hotel and Convention Center (now [http://www.knottshotel.com/ Knott's Berry Farm Resort Hotel])}}
* Attendance: ~1000
* [http://www.confurence.com/CF8 ConFurence 8 info page] (with photos)
* Photos: [http://www.chakatsden.com/chakat/CF8-thumb1.html Chakat], [http://fursuit.timduru.org/view/FurryCon/ConFurence/CF8 Timduru's Fursuit Archive]

====[[ConFurence 7]] (1996)====
{{flagdiv|usa|[[Wikipedia:Irvine, California|Irvine]], [[Wikipedia:California|California]], [[Wikipedia:USA|USA]] - [http://www.atriumhotel.com Atrium Hotel at Orange County Airport]}}
* Attendance: 875~999
* [http://www.confurence.com/CF7 ConFurence 7 info page] (with photos)
* Con report: [http://www.confurence.com/infurnation/ifn9604.html April 1996 edition] of [[In-Fur-Nation]]
* Photos: [http://www.chakatsden.com/chakat/CF7-thumb1.html Chakat], [http://fursuit.timduru.org/view/FurryCon/ConFurence/CF7 Timduru's Fursuit Archive]

====[[ConFurence 6]] (1995)====
{{flagdiv|usa|[[Wikipedia:Irvine, California|Irvine]], [[Wikipedia:California|California]], [[Wikipedia:USA|USA]] - Airporter Garden Hotel (now [http://www.atriumhotel.com Atrium Hotel at Orange County Airport])}}
* Attendance: ~700
* [http://www.confurence.com/CF6 ConFurence 6 info page] (with photos)
* Photos: [http://fursuit.timduru.org/view/FurryCon/ConFurence/CF6 Timduru's Fursuit Archive]

====[[ConFurence 5]] (1994)====
{{flagdiv|usa|[[Wikipedia:Irvine, California|Irvine]], [[Wikipedia:California|California]], [[Wikipedia:USA|USA]] - Airporter Garden Hotel (now [http://www.atriumhotel.com Atrium Hotel at Orange County Airport])}}
* Attendance: ~600
* [http://www.confurence.com/CF5 ConFurence 5 info page] (with photos)

====[[ConFurence 4]] (1993)====
{{flagdiv|usa|[[Wikipedia:Costa Mesa, California|Costa Mesa]], [[Wikipedia:California|California]], [[Wikipedia:USA|USA]] - Red Lion Inn (now [http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn{{=}}SNACMHH Hilton Costa Mesa])}}
* Attendance: ~500
* [http://www.confurence.com/CF4 ConFurence 4 info page] (with photos)
* Photos: [http://fursuit.timduru.org/view/FurryCon/ConFurence/CF4 Timduru's Fursuit Archive]
* Videos: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iodRjbBKB0k SciFi channel coverage], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8frWD_yF_QQ ConFurence 4 highlights 1993]

====[[ConFurence 3]] (1992)====
{{flagdiv|usa|[[Wikipedia:Anaheim, California|Anaheim]], [[Wikipedia:California|California]], [[Wikipedia:USA|USA]] - [http://www.hianaheimresort.com Holiday Inn Anaheim Resort]}}
* Attendance: ~400
* [http://www.confurence.com/CF3 ConFurence 3 info page]

====[[ConFurence 2]] (1991)====
{{flagdiv|usa|[[Wikipedia:Anaheim, California|Anaheim]], [[Wikipedia:California|California]], [[Wikipedia:USA|USA]] - [http://www.hianaheimresort.com Holiday Inn Anaheim Resort]}}
* Attendance: 200~300
* [http://www.confurence.com/CF2 ConFurence 2 info page]

====[[ConFurence 1]] (1990)====
{{flagdiv|usa|[[Wikipedia:Costa Mesa, California|Costa Mesa]], [[Wikipedia:California|California]], [[Wikipedia:USA|USA]] - Holiday Inn Bristol Plaza (now [http://www.hicostamesa.com Holiday Inn Costa Mesa])}}
* Attendance: 130~200
* [http://www.confurence.com/CF1 ConFurence 1 info page]
* Other: [http://www.furry-magazine.com/Califur5/CalifurFastFiles/2009/ConBooks/Confurence/flipbooks/Confurence1_LowRez.htm Conbook]

====[[ConFurence 0]] (1989)====
{{flagdiv|usa|[[Wikipedia:Costa Mesa, California|Costa Mesa]], [[Wikipedia:California|California]], [[Wikipedia:USA|USA]] - Holiday Inn Bristol Plaza (now [http://www.hicostamesa.com Holiday Inn Costa Mesa])}}
* Attendance: 65~90
* [http://www.confurence.com/CF0 ConFurence 0 info page]
* Videos: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymFjgpcapx8 First Furry Convention: Confurence Zero, 1989]

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User:Skippyfox

2016-05-14T21:36:43Z

Skippyfox: /* Events attended */

==Contact Information==
* E-mail [mailto:where.is.skippy@gmail.com where.is.skippy@gmail.com]
* Twitter: [http://twitter.com/WhereIsSkippy WhereIsSkippy]
* Tumblr: [http://skippyfox.tumblr.com skippyfox]

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==Events attended==
* [[Anthrocon]]: 2003-2014
* [[ConFuzzled]]: 2016 (planned)
* [[FurFright]]: 2005-2013
* [[Furry Connection North]]: 2009-2011, 2013
* [[Furry Weekend Atlanta]]: 2015-Present
* [[Furstivus]]: 2012
* [[Fur the 'More]]: 2013-Present
* [[Further Confusion]]: 2008, 2010
* [[Megaplex]]: 2004-Present
* [[Mephit FurMeet]]: 2014-2015
* [[Midwest FurFest]]: 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012
* [[RainFurrest]]: 2015
* [[What The Fur]]: 2010

Frolic

2016-02-11T20:03:53Z

Skippyfox: Citation needed on "the event has inspired similar furry events all over the United States"

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[[File:FrolicFlier.jpg|rihgt|thumb|250px|Generic flyer with info for Frolic]]
'''Frolic''' is a series of nightclub-based furry dance parties, organized by [[NeonBunny]] and [[Skibit]].

Occurring every second Saturday of the month in San Francisco. Since its opening on March 13th, 2010, the event has inspired similar furry events all over the United States{{Citation needed}}. Frolic also host the annual events Frolic San Jose and Furries in the Wild as well as one night only events Frolic's Menagerie and Frolic at Bootie.

Attendance Is on average 200-300 per event.

== The venue ==

The Stud is located in the South of Market district in San Francisco. It is a 21 and over nightclub that has been operating in San Francisco since the 1970's. It moved to it's current location at the corner of 9th Street and Harrison Street in the 1990s. The venue also has a small backstage area that is used occasional as a staging area for live shows. This area is converted into a fursuit lounge/staging area for Frolic.

Most of the lighting is provided by the producers of Frolic, and set up that night for the event, as well as additional decor that help add to the furry vibe.

== DJs ==

Frolic features regular DJ NeonBunny, as well as rotating local furry dj's who are active in the fandom and special guest professional djs from the SF club/event scene. DJs use a variety of equipment, CDJs, laptops & controllers. The main styles played tend to be house, pop, breaks, trance, with the occasional dubstep and goth/industrial.

== VJs ==

Frolic's regular VJs are Skibit and [[Maliepono]]. Using high end computers to push out HD furry content that is sound and midi controlled. Programs used include Arkaos Grand VJ, Module 8, Vdmx, Madrix and Flash. Videos are used from furry video artist all over the world including some commissioned works. Also features a two 140 pixel mapped fur panels for your visual cuddling pleasure.

== Live stream ==

Frolic live streams the DJ's and VJ's during the event at frolicparty.com. Frolic has partnered with the furry live stream provider furstre.am to stream the event.

== Special Frolic events ==

'''Frolic San Jose''' - Annual

- On January 14th 2012, Frolic fell on the same date as the local furry convention [[Further Confusion]]. To avoid competing with the event a one time special edition of Frolic was held at a local LGBT night club Brix in San Jose. Less then a block away from the San Jose Convention Center.
- Due to popular demand Frolic returned to San Jose on January 19th 2013. To accommodate the growing attention of Frolic, the venue Agenda Lounge was used. Offering two floors of dance music, lighting and over 10 flat screens of furry themed visuals.
- Frolic returned to San Jose at the Agenda Lounge to coincide with Further Confusion in January of 2014.
- January 17, 2015 Frolic returned once again to San Jose at a newly opened and remodeled location The Continental, 349 South First Street. Formally

'''Furries in the Wild''' - Annual

In June 2011, Frolic started a free, outdoor, all ages, daytime party "Frolic in the park." Located in Joaquin Miller park in Oakland, several hundred people came to enjoy a day of music, food, dancing, fursuiting, and games.

This event has continued 2012, 2013, 2014 and is planned for return in 2015.

'''Frolic at Bootie''' - One Night

Bootie is one of the biggest nightclub theme nights in San Francisco, happening every Saturday night at the DNA Lounge, with the theme of pirated music and mashups. On occasion, Bootie teams up with other event production crews and hands over a room for them to provide content. On Saturday, October 19th, Frolic hosted the upstairs loft room and had Frolic DJs and VJs providing content, and used the Bootie green room for fursuiters.

'''Frolic's Menagerie''' - One Night

Saturday, April 4th 2015 by Frolic and the SF K9 Unit. A one night event for you to wear your most outrageous, your most wild, your weirdest, most animalistic costumes and gear. In San Francisco at F8 1192 Folsom Street.

==Press==

SF Weekly (Blog) - Furries Shine Strange Light Into the Darkness at Frolic Nightclub - December 12, 2011 - http://www.sfweekly.com/exhibitionist/2011/12/12/furries-shine-strange-light-into-the-darkness-at-frolic-nightclub

SF Weekly (Print)- March 7, 2012, drinks section - http://neonbunny.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/NeoBunny_SFWeekly.jpg

The Bold Italic (Web) and The Bold Italic Obsessions (Print) - July 25th, 2012 - http://www.thebolditalic.com/articles/1982-plush-life

SFWeekly’s Best Of 2013 (Web)- Best Consent-Based Nightclub Petting Zoo – 2013 - http://www.sfweekly.com/sanfrancisco/best-consent-based-nightclub-petting-zoo/BestOf?oid=2829399

Animal Planet (Blog)- The Bay Area Reporter - February 13th, 2014 - http://www.ebar.com/bartab/article.php?sec=nightlife&article=14

DogPatch Press (Blog)- The most furry place in the universe? San Francisco’s Frolic party - August 24, 2014 - https://dogpatchpress.wordpress.com/2014/09/01/frolic-neonbunny-1/

The Bold Italic (Blog) - Map Shows SF is a Hotbed of One Kinky-Creepy-Cute Subculture - March 09, 2015 - http://www.thebolditalic.com/articles/7028-map-shows-sf-is-a-hotbed-of-one-kinky-creepy-cute-subculture

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==External links==

*[http://frolicparty.com/ Frolic Party] - Frolic official website
*[http://www.furaffinity.net/user/frolic.party Frolic] on [[Fur Affinity]]
*[https://twitter.com/#!/FrolicParty Frolic] on [[Twitter]]

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User talk:GreenReaper

2015-10-29T16:44:59Z

Skippyfox:

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== Question about my wikifur page ==

Hello, I was told by spirou to talk to you about my wikifur page.
I sent a note about it to your FA. It will be from the user "Fuzzlemuzzle".

Please read when you get the chance, thank you!

== Bots ==

Is there anyway to have a bot put ContributorU on user pages, at least the ones with a matching article name? Or, perhaps, one that puts welcome templates on the talk pages of new users? [[File:Scalesona.jpg|40x40px]][[User:Equivamp|Equivamp]] 19:53, 22 June 2011 (EDT)
:Both of those are technically feasible, but the first would require writing a bot script and assumes they are the same person, while I'm not sure the second is a good idea in general. Welcomes are at best rather impersonal if you have a bot do them, and at worst end up looking stupid when you start welcoming vandals (faking the last admin to edit signing it only makes it worse, as seen at Wikia). --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 20:01, 22 June 2011 (EDT)
::All right. Just a thought I had and thought I'd ask about. [[File:Scalesona.jpg|40x40px]][[User:Equivamp|Equivamp]] 20:13, 22 June 2011 (EDT)

== Questions ==

What do you define the difference between a [[fursuit]] and an [[wikipedia:animal costume|animal costume]]? The subject has come up at [[wikipedia:Talk:Fursuit#Explanation of edits undone|Wikiepdia's fursuit article]], but I'm a rather poor debater, and feel my opinion is pretty closed-minded. My opinion is that a fursuit is only a fursuit if associated with furry, otherwise, it's an animal or mascot costume. However, I know that some feel an animal costume is a fursuit, and the two are synonymous. I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts on this. [[File:Scalesona.jpg|40x40px]][[User:Equivamp|Equivamp]] 12:43, 28 June 2011 (EDT)

:As it happens I was already reading that discussion. I think my response would be much the same as yours - certainly, animal costumes existed, but they were not used for the same reasons, nor (apparently) called the same thing. I might respond there, but I'm a little busy at work now. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 12:49, 28 June 2011 (EDT)

Also, whenever I try to edit a section or add a new section, the wiki tries to replace the entire text with the section. Any thoughts on why this is? It may have something to do with the fact that I am using Internet Explorer, which gives me problems in general on this Wiki. [[File:Scalesona.jpg|40x40px]][[User:Equivamp|Equivamp]] 12:45, 28 June 2011 (EDT)

:What version of IE is it? Does it happen if you do turn off the advanced editing functions in [[Special:Preferences|preferences]] so that you no longer have the WikiEditor toolbar showing? --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 12:49, 28 June 2011 (EDT)

+ ::It's the newest version. The only difference between the newest version and the older one (which I used on my PC) is that this allows me to edit, as long as I do not scroll down the page, whereas the older would simply lock up my computer if I even went to an edit page. The only way I am able to edit on this laptop I often use is by typing without scrolling too much, and then clicking the "Changes" tab, where it allows me to scroll down to click save. I have just turned off the advanced editing functions, and it still did it. [[File:Scalesona.jpg|40x40px]][[User:Equivamp|Equivamp]] 13:03, 28 June 2011 (EDT)

== Disregard the email I just sent ==

You took care of it. [[File:Scalesona.jpg|40x40px]][[User:Equivamp|Equivamp]] 21:44, 2 July 2011 (EDT)

Actually, now might be a good time to ask. I'd like to be able to fight vandalism with greater ease. And while it wouldn't have helped much in this last situation, would it be too much of me to request rollback privelages? [[File:Scalesona.jpg|40x40px]][[User:Equivamp|Equivamp]] 21:55, 2 July 2011 (EDT)

:Sure. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 22:01, 2 July 2011 (EDT)

Wow, really? I was honestly expecting a "I'm sorry, but..." (Especially considering my recent ousting as an EDiot.) Thanks! [[File:Scalesona.jpg|40x40px]][[User:Equivamp|Equivamp]] 22:06, 2 July 2011 (EDT)

:Just keep in mind [[Wikipedia:Vandalism#What is not vandalism|what is not vandalism]]. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 22:08, 2 July 2011 (EDT)

== wikifur.ru ==

[[:ru:ВикиФур:Портал_сообщества#wikifur.ru|WikiFur:Community_Portal#wikifur.ru]] — There is a discussion of domain and copyright protection (trademarks). --[[User:Dokatamaru|'''SHREW''']] 22:00, 8 July 2011 (EDT)
:''Responded''. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 00:19, 9 July 2011 (EDT)

== Altering/deleting species profile ==

After a few years of it being there, I suddenly found a user "Spirou" putting my Monoceros page up for deletion. When I undid his edit and asked why, he deleted it in its entirety and replaced it with a 'redirect'.

Just curious why I was singled out. Or are all http://en.wikifur.com/wiki/Category:Fictional_species pages due to to be similarly deleted/redirected if any single WikiFur editor decides that a 'custom species' isn't to his or her liking? If you're nuking all of them, then no worries, I understand. But if it's just this page, I'd really like to know why.

There are multiple monoceri played online, and yes, I've referred others (esp. on SpheresMU*) to that page for reference. Just because no others of them are WikiFur members with their own page yet doesn't mean that the fictional species entry for monoceri should be deleted. Some fairness or explanation would be highly appreciated. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by [[User:Tugrik|Tugrik]] ([[User talk:Tugrik|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Tugrik|contribs]]) .

:''Discussion continued at [[Talk:Monoceros]].'' --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 10:39, 13 July 2011 (EDT)

== AFF postings ==

Mr Reaper, please do not mention my name at Flayrah.com when linking to AFF postings I made. I do not wish for my name to appear anywhere on that site. -- Oliver

:''Replied via email, after figuring out what posts was being talked about. Note: Flayrah has its own [http://www.flayrah.com/contact contact page].'' --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 10:39, 13 July 2011 (EDT)

== Policy Question ==

Do I need permission to write an article about somebody or could I create a stub based off of information on someone simply based off of their FurAffinity information? [[User:Equivamp|Equivamp]][[User talk:Equivamp|talk]] 12:17, 14 July 2011 (EDT)
:Anyone can start an article on any topic, unless a personal exclusion is in effect. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 12:32, 14 July 2011 (EDT)

== This has nothing to do with me ==

I don't want Meepsheep here any more than you if he acts like this. [[User:Equivamp|Equivamp]][[User talk:Equivamp|talk]] 02:17, 17 July 2011 (EDT)

== Hello ==

There is a discussion that needs your attention at [[Talk:Encyclopædia Dramatica (.ch)]] <[[User:Ô|o]]> 03:58, 26 July 2011 (EDT)
:I skimmed over it a few minutes ago, but it didn't seem like any consensus had been formed as to do anything that would require a [[WikiFur:Curators|curator]]. The editing community as a whole makes the decision here, we just facilitate them, so you'll need to try to work things out with the regular editors of that article rather than appealing to authority. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 04:01, 26 July 2011 (EDT)

== Question ==

Are you going to permaban the IP (98.245.197.226) as well? This one is unique in that it isn't a proxy, but... [[User:Equivamp|Equivamp]][[User talk:Equivamp|talk]] 23:46, 26 July 2011 (EDT)

== Re: ==

I'll see if that works; thanks for the tip. [[User:Equivamp|Equivamp]][[User talk:Equivamp|talk]] 15:43, 27 July 2011 (EDT)

<del>Hm...I must have a different layout for Yahoo, I'm not seeing any of the buttons I'm supposed to click. [[User:Equivamp|Equivamp]][[User talk:Equivamp|talk]] 15:49, 27 July 2011 (EDT)</del>

I found it, but It leads me to a blank page. [[User:Equivamp|Equivamp]][[User talk:Equivamp|talk]] 16:00, 27 July 2011 (EDT)

However, eBuddy works. [[User:Equivamp|Equivamp]][[User talk:Equivamp|talk]] 16:12, 27 July 2011 (EDT)

Well, I talked to him. Nothing was really accomplished, however. He accused me of attacking him when I was merely asking why he wanted the section removed, which he didn't give a clear answer to. He said he didn't want people googling his name to find out about FA, so I suggested not indexing it, which you've apparently done. However, he then said it was pointless to have the article at all if Google can't find it, to which the only solution is personal exclusion, but he didn't want that either. Then he ''did'' want it. He seemed to have changed his mind again by the ''end'' of the discussion, and said the information was inaccurate. I advised him to correct it, then threatened to blank it immediately after. All the while making passive aggressive insults and threatening to tattle on me to you for "bringing drama" and telling me I'm lucky he didn't have me banned, despite having done nothing wronf. In fact, I was more polite than usual. Also, you apparently "told him about me" but I don't know what you said. All in all, it only managed to shave a few years off my lifespan, because I still don't know what he wants or what happened. So, I was wondering if you could explain to me what I'm supposed to do/have done, or talk to him yourself. [[User:Equivamp|Equivamp]][[User talk:Equivamp|talk]] 17:40, 27 July 2011 (EDT)
:We've had further conversation. This sort of thing happens every now and again in some cases. For the record, all I really told him about you was that you wouldn't respond well to vague threats - which was apparently correct. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 21:21, 27 July 2011 (EDT)

It's not that I thought you said anything bad, he just alluded to it enough that it seemed like something important. [[User:Equivamp|Equivamp]][[User talk:Equivamp|talk]] 21:30, 27 July 2011 (EDT)

== RBW boat party notice ==

Hi GreenReaper,

That's actually a very good point - it seems to be a UKFur issue. If you go here : http://forum.ukfur.org/forum/86-ukfur-events/, and look at the RBW forum 'last updated' thing on the right, it (currently) says 124 topics, but the forum itself is only showing 3 pinned topics.... I've PM'd the admins about it and I'm waiting on the response. In the meantime, you can search the UKFur boards, using "RBW boat party" (minus the quotes) as search criteria, and the article is (currently) the 4th one down. The actual comment from Miyabi (aka sneppid) is post #19 and reads as follows:

''We've sortof dropped the ball on this – we're all quite enjoying the time off; not having massive heart palpitations and not being plunged into huge personal debt is a really nice feeling :3 We're also pretty busy managing LF stuff (well, most of us are, anyway). We'll probably make an official announcement soon but for the time being don't hold your breath for a 2011 boat party – think 2012 instead. We couldn't get the Erasmus at all for the dates we wanted this year, which wouldn't be a huge problem but we'd like to keep the vessel the same. Sorry about the radio silence, but will keep you posted re: 2012.''

So, no "official" announcement generally available, no. If that changes, I'll update the article (assuming you're happy with this as a reference - I can email you a screenshot if you like. :) [[User:Bezel|Bezel]] 05:15, 2 August 2011 (EDT)

:The issue with UKFur should now be fixed - apparently there were some unexpected hiccups when the RBW posts were moved from "conventions" to "events", which have now been corrected. [[User:Bezel|Bezel]] 11:06, 3 August 2011 (EDT)

== UKR flag ==

Can you add the UKR (Ukraine) flag to flagdiv and Flags.png? --[[User:Mwalimu|mwalimu]] 09:07, 2 August 2011 (EDT)

==Furnal Equinox Edits by Non-Directors/ConCom==

Hey Green, We've all been through this before. dan skunk is reversing edits on the page, after I removed the "see other/danskunk" and he placed it back. With me removing again. As a director of the convention and concom, speaking with others on said places. We do not wish his wikifur linked from our page article. He has mention in the article and that is enough, he has and still continues to cause problems for us, including many threatening e-mails sent to myself and other directors of the convention in the last few months. We would appreciate if he was blocked from editing our page, or our page was locked from edits, except from anyone of the directors. Scani, Myself, Blindsight, Pakesh or Arctic. At the least I'd like dan skunk to be prevented from editing our page. We don't need more issues then we already have with him and his problems.

Shane Nicholson
Director/ConCom - Furnal Equinox

:Perhaps it's poor form for me to interject on user talk pages, but I noticed this change had felt compelled to jump in because you're asking for administrative lockdowns on this article. Generally, I feel it is not appropriate policy for pages to be locked down to a whitelist of official authors who can contribute. I help run a convention, so I have a similar perspective about public perceptions and controlling impressions. We do this through our convention website, and I think that's the appropriate place for controlled messages and positive promotional text. Our event, like yours, has had a turbulent past that got us to where we are today, and while history isn't always positive or engendering of those presently organizing an event, convention, website, etc., it's an important part of the history of the event, but also, often for the regional fandom at large. If items are added which are true facts, written in a NPOV, and are referenced according to standard, even if they cast an event in a contentious or less than positive light, they're part of a total perspective an encyclopedic article deserves. I noticed the tremendous amount of edits/reverts/reedits/talk page notes that have been going on about your event, and I can't find evidence that Dan is "trolling" in any usual sense, though I certainly understand how you might wish him to not publish his edits as associated with your event. However, I think to be true to it's intended form, that's a concession we have to allow to keep Wikifur credible and in a long-term sense, truly useful. I don't believe anyone should be granted a privileged status as to what an article should say because they are elected or appointed to organize the subject matter being discussed. At the very least, I would recommend that if Dan puts up something you find untruthful, the references be questioned and researched by uninvolved parties, and consensus is reached before edits/reverts are made. Until that happens, even if you were exclusive granted access to maintain the article, it would no longer be credible, it would simply be promotional without community consensus and involvement. [I am going to cross-post this to your own Talk page just so you get this.] [[User:BlueOtter|BlueOtter]] 17:03, 17 August 2011 (EDT)

== Just updated some info ==

This is Cloudchaser Sakonige. I just edited "Cloudchaser Shaconage" and "Furry Dictionaries" to correct the spelling of my last name and on "Cloudchaser Shaconage" I updated the External Links. That of course has broken the link to "Cloudchaser Shaconage" from "Furry Dictionaries." How do I edit the main title of "Cloudchaser Shaconage" so "Shaconage" get changed to "Sakonige"? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 69.247.129.251 ([[User talk:69.247.129.251|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/69.247.129.251|contribs]]) 07:47, 19 August 2011 (UTC) 

== Since both questions have been ignored, I'll post this here. ==

So you deleted the article; fair enough. However, while the other article continues to exist I find that a prime example of double standards. Also that you didn't allow a true discussion to be held about its deletion seems silly. [[User:Equivamp|Equivamp]][[User talk:Equivamp|talk]] 17:17, 26 August 2011 (EDT)
:You mean the one about Blu Aardvark? If there's a consensus there to delete it, I'd be fine with that as well. As far as I'm aware, they haven't really been an issue here recently. As for the discussion, I saw four people in favour of deletion - five if you count me - one oppose (from the page creator), and one noncommittal response. If we were Wikipedia, it might be necessary to keep such pages around to inform those unaware of the situation, but I don't think that's the case here. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 17:19, 26 August 2011 (EDT)
:Double-standards? On WikiFur? It's more likely than you think! —[[User:Xydexx|Xydexx]]
:Meh. I only saw two opposing (excluding you). And ohai Xydexx, good to see you survived the earthquake. Unless you're a ghost. And that'd be weird. [[User:Equivamp|Equivamp]][[User talk:Equivamp|talk]] 17:45, 26 August 2011 (EDT)
::Ohai Equivamp. Rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated. The earthquake really didn't do much damage here, but we definitely felt it. —[[User:Xydexx|Xydexx]]
:Looking back at it, there were three (four counting you). [[User:Equivamp|Equivamp]][[User talk:Equivamp|talk]] 17:58, 26 August 2011 (EDT)
::Fair enough. I'll take four over one, especially when they're the ones who have to deal it. This isn't a game for us, it's a waste of time that could be spent writing articles. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 18:14, 26 August 2011 (EDT)

I'm not playing "games" if that'd what you're implying. [[User:Equivamp|Equivamp]][[User talk:Equivamp|talk]] 18:18, 26 August 2011 (EDT)

== Thanks ==

Just wanted to say thanks for the welcome :) [[User:Bi-snow|Bi-snow]] 16:37, 4 September 2011 (EDT)

==Moving Equivamp==
Hi GR, 
I'm curious as to why you went through the process of deleting Equivamp's article, moving the revision over, and restoring the old edits. Wouldn't it have been quicker to just cut and paste, or am I overlooking something?--[[User:Higgs Raccoon|Higgs Raccoon]] 23:10, 4 September 2011 (EDT)
:Perhaps, but it would have left the edits made by Equivamp separate. I felt it was better to keep them all together. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 23:11, 4 September 2011 (EDT)

==TGcomix==
Can you please keep an eye on the tiny community of pedophiles here, especially with [http://en.wikifur.com/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Tyciol&diff=343523&oldid=341592 their stated intentions to harass 15-year-old girls] on TrikiWiki.org, which he uses to write about his personal enemies (eg. Brainwurms, Zaiger420, Thayo). I doubt that TGcomix wishes to be a constructive contributor here; his main goal seems to be recruitment. I doubt Tyciol will present any problems; it's TGcomix you really need to worry about. If you won't ban TGcomix in order to save your wiki from any problems he may present in the future, you should at least tell him that comments [http://en.wikifur.com/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Tyciol&diff=343523&oldid=341592 such as this] aren't welcomed. --[[User:Michaeldsuarez|Michaeldsuarez]] 17:25, 11 September 2011 (EDT)
:I should also point out [http://encyclopediadramatica.ch/User_talk:Equivamp#Equivamp they are furry-based comments], in case that's relevant. [[User:Equivamp|Equivamp]][[User talk:Equivamp|talk]] 18:49, 11 September 2011 (EDT)
::With the speed that GR reverted meep's inappropriate inquiry on my talk, it makes me think it's on a watch list or somethin'. Anywho, I dispute MDS' allegation of being a member of such a community. I'm polite enough to engage in discourse with anyone including this TG fellow but do not want any part of his plans to harass Eq on this trikiwiki thing. I took a look at it and it is in poor taste. [[User talk:Tyciol|Ty]] 04:24, 29 October 2011 (EDT)
:::Edits to all WikiFur sites are posted to [irc://irc.freenode.net/wikifur-edits #wikifur-edits] on [[WikiFur:IRC|IRC]], and I often review them. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 04:27, 29 October 2011 (EDT)

== Article wikifur.com/Fritter ==

GreenReaper,

As of Monday, the 12th of September 2011, my charges have been unconditionally withdrawn by the Crown and Court of Ontario, Canada. On that note, I would like to request my personal information be removed from my article page without threat of moderators such as AshleyAshes re-adding such information. In addition, I would like the note of any mention of the charge be removed, as it now poses as a threat to my future in both personal and professional stances. If you require any written proof, I am in the process of gathering the documentation from the courts and my lawyer notating that the matter has been resolved outright.

In addition, I would like to file a complaint against your moderator AshleyAshes, for personally bringing it upon himself to see that my reputation be tarnished, even after the criminal charge has been dropped. He played the entire matter as though I was guilty from the instant I was picked up, and appears to believe it is still the case though my charge has been dropped. I would like to politely speak with you in private on this matter further, so that these issues may be resolved as cleanly and respectfully as possible. It has been a difficult past 6 months, and I would like to do my best to keep those past 6 months under wraps for the future.

[[User:Fritter|Fritter]] 20:57, 14 September 2011 (EDT)

:Hi Fritter. I am glad to hear that you have apparently resolved this matter. As the information we have is backed by a published news article, some form of reference or document proving what you have said would be appreciated. If it can be proven, I am personally open to removal of the topic from the article about you; however, as we act on consensus and have not faced this exact situation before, I'll sound out the feelings of other editors on the [[Talk:Fritter|discussion page]].

:You might consider contacting the newspaper which originally covered this story to ask them to print an update. I also would be glad to update the [http://www.flayrah.com/3490/furry-fritter-charged-possession-child-pornography Flayrah article on this topic], and/or to post a new story there of equal prominence mentioning the withdrawal of the charges.

:[[User:AshleyAshes|AshleyAshes]] is not a [[WikiFur:Colleagues|WikiFur colleague/curator]] and does not represent the site in any capacity beyond that of a contributor. He also has no more or less power than you have - well, OK, ''technically'' there are a couple of things he can do because your account is new as of yesterday, but he has not been granted any special powers. We encourage all editors to ensure that articles are accurate and comprehensive, although in this case I would have preferred to see an attempt to confirm the information provided rather than immediately remove it.

:In the future, I suggest using the "summary box" above the save page button to provide an explanation of the motivation for your edits to other editors. This will appear on the [http://en.wikifur.com/w/index.php?title=Fritter&action=history history page] as a brief explanation of the edit. Without it, it can be tricky to deal with situations like user A adding information X to an article, user B removing it for a reason in line with wiki guidelines (e.g. a lack of a citation), and user A then adding it in again without giving any response to B's reasoning.

:You are welcome to [[WikiFur:IRC|talk to me in the #wikifur chat room]], or to [[Special:EmailUser/GreenReaper|email me]], but please bear in mind that I am relocating to Texas this weekend and may be away packing up boxes. As mentioned above, policy and article content decisions on WikiFur are made through the [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Consensus|consensus of editors]], not handed out from above as in most websites, but I would be glad to advise you on how our system works and suggest how best to achieve your goals. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 21:53, 14 September 2011 (EDT)

== Removing pages created by me a long time ago ==

Hello, I was wondering whether I can have the pages for "Sparks (fan)" and "Syona Starlight" removed from this wiki. I am Syona, Sparks is my significant other. I am trying to scrub the net clean of what I can of any of our presence. Thank you. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by [[User:Darkeskunk|Darkeskunk]] ([[User talk:Darkeskunk|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Darkeskunk|contribs]]) .

:''Following up via FA note and AIM''. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 23:50, 2 October 2011 (EDT)

== Question about terms. ==

Hello, I'm Targal and EvilDragon. you should know me already, as I was sometime in IRC.

:Hi there! Sorry for the slow reply, I've been busy recently in [[real life]] . . .

1.
Rante has made classification about furry. as I saw it, but his term in the word explaining classification looks something weird.
so I question you looks whether it something uncomfortable or not.

I guess You should know these codes can be seen well on a book of libraries.

http://hellodragon.tistory.com/41

I think It'll be better if they're revised as latin-ous.

:I do not particularly like codes as they are inflexible. For example, it says there that my character has a human body . . . but it is half the height of a human, and in fact the stance is more forward-leaning. It also appears to be redundant to define "divisions" if you have defined "detailed divisions" as it can be calculated from that. Overall, I would ask what is the use of such classification? On WikiFur, we use words, and it works well enough, I think.

2.
is the word "furry" literary style?

this meaning is that the word "Kemono" in Japanese can ba hardly written on novels, because it's something inproper. but the word "Jyujin" having a similar meaning to Kemono is used often than "Kemono" on novels.
likewise the word "suin" in Korean meaning furry and jyujin is also used on a novels, but it's so informal term only used on internet products that it can be written hardly on formal words. (but 'suin' is available half on novels)
for example, you have to write 'yiffy' as 'adult furry things' on a formal paper, because 'yiffy' is a slang.

so, I wonder whether the word 'furry' can be used like that or not.

:"Furry" is an informal term; you will not find it in any official dictionaries . . . yet. It is however used by many conventions and artists to describe themselves. If you want a more formal term for the characters which we focus on, I would suggest "[cartoon] anthropomorphic animal". --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 00:00, 3 October 2011 (EDT)

== Deletion of my article and all other mentions/page/etc ==

Hi! I would like to remove any real mention of me, the article on me, etc. I am now concerned about my privacy and the amount of information available about me on the internet, and would like to get rid of it as much as possible. You can contact me via the email listed in my preferences (I assume this is viewable by you?)

Thank you in advance :)

--[[User:Dimruthien|Dimruthien]] 06:33, 11 October 2011 (EDT)
:Replied via email outlining [[WikiFur:Personal exclusion|personal exclusion]] process (and its limits). --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 02:42, 15 October 2011 (EDT)

==People to Add==
Hello GR, 
I wonder if you could suggest a direction for the [[:Category:People/People_to_add|People to Add]] list? In particular, what should be done with names that defy a reasonable amount of research? Take "Susan Gui" or "John T Baptist", for example. Neither have any mention within WikiFur, and Google searches combined with obvious words like "furry", "furries", "fursona", "anthropomorphic", etc, produce no relevant hits. Neither do Google Groups searches or trying to guess a Fur Affinity account name.

Should such names be left, or removed?--[[User:Higgs Raccoon|Higgs Raccoon]] 17:25, 27 October 2011 (EDT)

:I'd suggest removing them, on the basis that placement on the list is only useful if other people know who you're talking about. If the original adder really wants to make that article, they can always do that. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 17:28, 27 October 2011 (EDT)

== Interesting archive splitting ==

I noticed your separate Admin/Policy + Technical + General categories for your archives. That is neat but it makes me wonder, does it add more work to archiving? Like do you look at each topic one by one and decide where you want to put it? So eventually, the order they are displayed in when split looks different from how they initially appeared in sequence when first posted? I thought about the possibility of adding month-parent single = cats but that is only for standard methods and would clearly overcomplicate in addition to this trinity division. [[User talk:Tyciol|Ty]] 04:29, 29 October 2011 (EDT)
:Yes. It is more work; I do it because I am in a unique situation as many policy decisions and technical questions have been answered on my talk page, and it may be necessary for people to look through the archives to determine the historical basis for a decision (or just to get a general feel for the site's history). This makes it easier for them, as there's less to read through. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 04:37, 29 October 2011 (EDT)

== I wish to remove my character from Wikifur ==

I would like to remove my character's profile from wikifur. I cannot delete it, can you do that for me? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by [[User:Jenesri|Jenesri]] ([[User talk:Jenesri|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Jenesri|contribs]]) .

:I'm presuming you want us not to cover you, as well as your character? What we typically offer is [[WikiFur:personal exclusion|personal exclusion]], since otherwise anyone could recreate an article if it was deleted. I have noted your request on the [[Talk:Jenesri|relevant discussion page]], and if there is no objection (which is likely), it will be excluded. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 21:55, 26 December 2011 (EST)

== Problems with Internet Explorer ==

It would appear IE still has problems editing the site (though it can view it just fine). Editing is possible if I make the changes, then click the "Changes" tab at the top before clicking Save. Not doing this results in me having to resart the internet. This is a brand-new computer; I am using the most updated version of IE. Yes, I know, that's what I get for using it in the first place, but I'm too busy to download Chrome. Is there any reason for this, or do you not know? [[User:Equivamp|Equivamp]][[User talk:Equivamp|talk]] 19:27, 9 January 2012 (EST)
:Try unchecking the beta and labs features on the "editing" tab of your [[Special:Preferences|preferences]]? --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 17:31, 11 January 2012 (EST)

::test [[User:Equivamp|Equivamp]][[User talk:Equivamp|talk]] 16:34, 16 January 2012 (EST)

:::Okay, it does appear to have worked. Thank you for your help. [[User:Equivamp|Equivamp]][[User talk:Equivamp|talk]] 16:35, 16 January 2012 (EST)

== A strange link ==

Hi, I was talking with someone and they mentioned that there was a link on Timothy Albee's page here on Wikifur that pointed to my page on FurAffinity, (furaffinity.net/user/dreamsong).

While Tim and I were close for years, we were never _that_ close.

I was wondering if someone could change that link? (I think his FurAffinity page is still there under TimothyAlbee.)

Thanks!
Dreamsong

:Sure; the updated page is at [[Timothy Albee]]. Note that you can edit most pages on WikiFur, even without an account. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 18:18, 22 January 2012 (EST)

== Merge Kijani/Kijani Lion ==

Hi there, Kijani! I notice you already appear to have an account under User:Kijani Lion, initially created over at Wikia. Would you like me to merge the two?

You would need to login once as Kijani Lion using your old password, so that it correctly records contributions. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 03:50, 8 February 2012 (EST)

:Hi there,

:Yes if you could please merge the two userpages that would be great! It's been so long since I've edited by Wiki I completely forgot I had made that account. Thanks a lot! —The preceding unsigned comment was added by [[User:Kijani|Kijani]] ([[User talk:Kijani|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Kijani|contribs]]) .

::Great! Just [[Special:UserLogin|go here]] and enter the old username and password so it's imported (we moved from Wikia, so despite having a user page it isn't a full user, but logging in will fix it), then I'll get it merged. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 04:03, 8 February 2012 (EST)

::All merged. :-) --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 04:18, 8 February 2012 (EST)

== Personal exclusion/deletion ==
Hi, This is Rhylith, contacted you on FA.
Can I have the personal exclusion applied to my/this account? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by [[User:Rhylith|Rhylith]] ([[User talk:Rhylith|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Rhylith|contribs]]) .
:I have noted your request on the [[Talk:Rhylith|article discussion page]] - if there is no objection, it will be acted on after 24 hours. I can also delete your [[User:Rhylith|user page]] if you would like. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 18:48, 11 March 2012 (EDT)

== User talk pages ==

I thought that only applied to the user page, while leaving the talk page up for public posts and Curators notices. At least that is how I have seen been done since day one - [[User:Spirou|Spirou]] 22:35, 13 March 2012 (EDT)
:If it gets to the point of blocking someone, a notice may be appropriate until they are unblocked. If you just need to say something to them, they are entitled to remove your speech once it's heard. It's not meant to be a scarlet letter. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 22:42, 13 March 2012 (EDT)
:There's further thought on that [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Don't restore removed comments|at Wikipedia]]. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 22:49, 13 March 2012 (EDT)

== Re: WikiFur Conservator ==

Thank you for letting me know, as well as fixing the Furcode template on my userpage. [[User:Equivamp|Equivamp]][[User talk:Equivamp|talk]] 08:46, 2 April 2012 (EDT)

==Mundane==
I agree with removing the edits on Babyfur and the other article, but why remove my edits on the article of "Mundane"?
Dylan [[User talk:Dylan|(talk)]] 07:57,22 April 2012 (EDT)

:The [[User:mwalimu|user concerned]] provided their reasoning in the [http://en.wikifur.com/w/index.php?title=Mundane&action=history edit history]. This explanation is added in the summary box, which should be used to explain your reasoning/provide context for edits to other editors. (To sign your name and add a timestamp in discussions, just type <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>. In addition, please use the "show preview" button rather than saving changes repeatedly. See the [[help]] for more advice.) --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 13:16, 22 April 2012 (EDT)

== More flag icons needed please ==

Hi,

In addition to Mwalimu's request above for the Ukraine flag to be added, could you also please add the following:

BEL (Belgium), EST (Estonia), FIN (Finland), HRV (Croatia), HUN (Hungary), IRL (Ireland), ISR (Israel), LTU (Lithuania), NLD (Netherlands)

as these are in an active article ([[ConFuzzled 2012]]) and are showing incorrectly. If you don't have the time or inclination, by all means tell me how to do it and I'll have a stab at uploading a file for you. Regards [[User:Bezel|Bezel]] 02:46, 22 May 2012 (EDT)

:Done. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 18:37, 26 May 2012 (EDT)

::Sorry, but we need more ! :) In relation to the [[ConFuzzled 2013]] article, we seem to be missing suitable flag icons for Iceland, the Isle of Man, and the United Arab Emirates. :) [[User:Bezel|Bezel]] 15:30, 20 May 2013 (EDT)

:::Thanks for letting me know - I'll drop myself a note to look at this when I get home. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 15:32, 20 May 2013 (EDT)

== Username blacklist thing ==

Can we forbid Weweesky as part of a username? It'd cut out a few of the having to immediately block as expected spammer accounts I'd like to think. I don't know if WikiFur has installed: http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:TitleBlacklist#Using_TitleBlacklist_to_control_user_account_creation -- [[User:Sine|Sine]] 02:03, 4 June 2012 (EDT)
:We do have it (our extensions are listed at [[Special:Version]]), but it was disabled. I've enabled it now, so [[MediaWiki:Titleblacklist]] should work. I suggest not overusing it as spammers tend to rotate nicknames frequently; it's a little more useful for people trying to use certain elements in names, although it can just encourage creativity there as well. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 03:35, 4 June 2012 (EDT)

== Personal Exclusion ==

I was wondering if I could have my wiki-thing, Sparky15756, blanked? I'm intending to edit it at a later date but for now I'd rather have it blanked as it's just an egotistical page that I made a few years ago and would rather it not see the light of day (anymore). But I'd like to keep my account on here for when I finally get around re-editing my wiki-article.

~15756
:Since the reason seems to be more that you didn't like the current article rather than the idea of ''any'' article, I had a go at editing it. Please [[Sparky15756|take a look]] and tell me if you still wish to be excluded. (Also, you can sign your name in discussions with <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>.) --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 03:34, 22 June 2012 (EDT)

I still wish for the article to be excluded, but I do thank you for trying to make it look better.
~Sparky15756
:As you wish; I have placed the customary 24 hour notice on the talk page, and if there is no objection (likely) I will perform the exclusion. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 03:49, 9 July 2012 (EDT)

==Re-inclusion==

Hey again, I was wondering if it's possible to unblank and re-include my article? I've prepared a pre-made article for if/when my article can be edited.

~Sparky15756

:Sure. I've removed the exclusion and restored the last version; it is now open for editing. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 20:15, 29 March 2013 (EDT)

==Edit and Lock==
I'd like to request an edit and lock of my article on the grounds that I'm tired of two (unnamed) curators targeting my article with edits upon edits, one even threatening to block me from editing my page because I spoke out against them and even received word that I'm not allowed to talk about them on Twitter.
~Sparky15756

== Removal of page histories ==

Hi there, I've been doing a little editing and article pruning recently, and was wondering if you could delete the histories for my userpage, and article. 
I'm happy to stay on the site, but I'd rather some of the old and irrelevant information on the two pages that I've edited was removed. 
Thanks in advance!

[[User:UaineSionnach|UaineSionnach]] 18:46, 21 June 2012 (EDT)
:I have hidden the revisions which appear to contain personal information, such as your detailed location and date of birth. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 21:54, 21 June 2012 (EDT)
::That's wonderful, thank you! [[User:UaineSionnach|UaineSionnach]] 21:58, 21 June 2012 (EDT)

== Account rename (Mcgroarty) ==

Hey, Green. Would you be willing to rename [[User:Mcgroarty|Mcgroarty]] to Ink or McGroarty? I hadn't realized camelcase names might be an option at signup - they usually aren't with MediaWiki. And heck, I'd figured Ink would already be taken. Ink would be my first preference. --[[User:Mcgroarty|Mcgroarty]] 12:18, 6 July 2012 (EDT)

:I've taken the liberty of renaming the Mcgroarty account to "Ink".--[[User:Higgs Raccoon|Higgs Raccoon]] 12:31, 6 July 2012 (EDT)

== Help with Babysitting Cream? ==

Thanks for the welcome. I could use some help with the Babysitting Cream page, which is marked as needing to be wikified to match the Furry Book of Style. Whoever put that macro there, I'm not sure what they want fixed. (Aside perhaps from more citations, but the original author has explained the shortage of cites and I'm not sure I can improve on it much.) —The preceding unsigned comment was added by [[User:APDamien|APDamien]] ([[User talk:APDamien|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/APDamien|contribs]]) .

:Hmm. There is [[Talk:Babysitting Cream|some discussion]] of that work already. My view is that the topic is suitable, but it's not a good encyclopedia article. It reads more like a game guide. The choice of the section headers "How to play" and "Strategy" and the constant use of "you" are particularly telling. Description of the gameplay is appropriate, but less in the form of "here's what ''you should do''", and more "here's what happens if ''the player does'' X". The article also contains uncited personal opinions about how the game should be improved, stated as fact. If someone has given such an opinion elsewhere, it could be included but should be cited and attributed to them. (You can sign your conversations on talk pages with <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>.) --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 19:16, 15 July 2012 (EDT)

== Can I have my article removed ==

http://en.wikifur.com/wiki/SableQueanVilaya I wish to have this article about me removed. Please do so. Thanks. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by [[User:SableQueanVilaya|SableQueanVilaya]] ([[User talk:SableQueanVilaya|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/SableQueanVilaya|contribs]]) .

== My article removal ==

Can I go ahead and blank it then put the exclusion tag on it? I really want this article removed. Please remove it or something. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by [[User:SableQueanVilaya|SableQueanVilaya]] ([[User talk:SableQueanVilaya|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/SableQueanVilaya|contribs]]) .

:''Was ultimately excluded.'' --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 19:46, 17 August 2012 (EDT)

== Page Reversion. (Unexclusion) ==

*After much consideration I would like the page back on track.
*I would however like to get solitary priveleges to change the page info.
*This is because other people have constantly changed it in the past, which let to its demise (and my temporary ban), updating it with incorrect info and details I myself corrected over time and time again.
*It seriously gets on your nerves after a while. I know Wikifur is a place where 'everyone' can contribute and I like\endorse that, but after seeing the disasters that can occur: page protection surely is a luxury.
*Sure, I would've liked it otherwise, but it seems some people (trolls in particular) can't handle that kind of freedom.

--[[User:BillyTheCat128|BillyTheCat128]]([[User talk:B|talk]])

:''[[User talk:Higgs Raccoon#Changing my page.|Correctly handled by Higgs Raccoon]] - we no longer offer this option, but advise watching pages with email notification.'' --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 19:46, 17 August 2012 (EDT)

== Unexclusion request ==

Kraaa!

For reasons similar to those of BillyTheCat128 above, I had requested an exclusion, most likely because I had self-edited my page (and I also wanted the history to be purged). However, I now would be interested in seeing how WikiFur editors see me. I would like the [[Diti]] page to be recreated, so I would be happy if you “unblocked” the page (or make it a “red link”)! Thank you! [[User:Diti|Diti]] [[User talk:Diti|the penguin]] — 04:40, 18 August 2012 (EDT)

:The article has been unexcluded and is now publicly editable. Let us know if you have any further concerns. --[[User:Mwalimu|mwalimu]] 10:08, 18 August 2012 (EDT)

== Babysitting Cream thumbnails ==

It appears that you provided specific thumbnails for the article on the Babysitting Cream game. However, one of the thumbnails was never uploaded (or had the wrong filename), resulting in an ugly bar for the missing image, and the other image was from an earlier version of the game.

I have replaced these using the standard "thumb" feature of the Wiki image reference, allowing the software to generate the thumb by the default method. If you want to rebuild the thumbs, this is a reminder that they are there. [[User:APDamien|APDamien]] 14:13, 3 September 2012 (EDT)

Oh, and thank you for replacing my incorrect version of the start page with a correct one. But... the way you did it doesn't get a full-size image when you click on it, only the thumbnail (with a link to the full image if you look for it). I don't understand how this thumb= stuff works well enough to fix it, so I'll just leave it up to you instead of reverting -- I hate reverts and will only do them for obvious vandalism or where the editor clearly didn't understand the purpose of the article/section. [[User:APDamien|APDamien]] 15:03, 3 September 2012 (EDT)

:Thank you for bringing this to my attention. The thumbnail was deleted because the software listed it as unused and another editor thought it was superfluous. I have noted its use on the file page. The thumbnails are used because indexed PNG thumbs are much more efficient than the full-colour ones made by default. I did a bit more digging and found that I can force a manual link as well as a thumb, so that should work nicely now.

:As for the earlier version image, I replaced it with what I consider to be the "title" screen, which is equivalent to an earlier version of the image. The warning screen might be included too, as a separate image but it seems a little superfluous - maybe just a mention in the text, if anything? (If you can't see anything useful in a thumbnail, it's probably not a good image to use.) --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 15:11, 3 September 2012 (EDT)

== Further Confusion Charity totals ==

Hi. Have you had any luck in extracting the charity totals from FC for the past few years to be able to update the [[Timeline of charity donations]] article ? [[User:Bezel|Bezel]] 03:43, 4 September 2012 (EDT)
:Nope! I can try again, though . . . --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 03:59, 4 September 2012 (EDT)
:There were totals for both years in the budgets included with their 990 filing for 2011-2012 - $10,000 in 2011, $7000 in 2012. I updated the charity timeline. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 22:12, 28 December 2012 (EST)
::Thanks for the update :-) [[User:Bezel|Bezel]] 16:57, 30 December 2012 (EST)

== Policy on self-editing? Just asking for clarification... ==

Hey there. I'm Kashi Commodore, one of the newer associate developers hired to work on Furcadia. A long-time Furc player and Beekin, I've now joined the team at DEP.

I have my own article, which was self-edited to an extent to correct inaccuracies. And I suppose it might be prudent to update it given my new position. That thought has highlighted an idea..

I see a few factual inaccuracies in Furcadia related articles which I'd be happy to correct. Of course, that would be 'self-editing' in a sense and wanted to clarify what the policy is on that. I'm not a marketer or salesperson, and am happy to attempt to cite official sources where possible. But I wouldn't want to invalidate the encyclopaedic purity of the site - merely correct a few errors. I could see how I would not be regarded as impartial. I'm not sure if I can say I would be an 'official' source myself, but I'm certainly as official as you are likely to get, which has it's own pros and cons of course. I could provide examples of what 'inaccuracies' I refer to if that helps.

I'd love to hear your thoughts. Thanks. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by [[User:Kashicommodore|Kashicommodore]] ([[User talk:Kashicommodore|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Kashicommodore|contribs]]) .

:Hi Kashi! At WikiFur we recognize that sometimes the best sources of information are those closest to the action. As such, we welcome such edits as long as they comply with the general policy on neutrality. There should be little problem with correcting questions of fact; if it starts getting into what you see as misconceptions of DEP policy or actions, it might be best to mention and reference examples of user views as well as the company's own position. In any case, we'd certainly prefer that you continue to do so under your own name, and to explain your reasons for changes in the summary box (or on the attached discussion page if necessary). --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 15:02, 15 September 2012 (EDT)

== Editing protection ==

The edits in question are indeed large, other curators have used this method to prevent editing while making theirs, the pages are only 80% finished, I am not receiving comment on the future status of disambiguation pages, and i'm not using this template as my sole property toy, but to prevent the hanging data from being disturbed until the final edit.

This was done with [[Kitsune]] and [[Vixen]], and after being finished and unprotected, users started to modify the entries as normal. The changes are time consuming, long, tedious and a pain to enter one by one. Common courtesy during a curators edit would be appreciated - [[User:Spirou|Spirou]] 21:08, 15 October 2012 (EDT)
:This is not "I will be the only one editing this entry forever!" territory. I'm talking large input of material at one, most of the entries from diverse and obscure references (specially foreign). - [[User:Spirou|Spirou]] 21:14, 15 October 2012 (EDT)

::I [http://en.wikifur.com/w/index.php?title=Special:Log&limit=500&type=protect can't see evidence of use of this method] to protect personal editing projects. It is primarily used when there is a dispute over articles. If you have a large edit which you cannot complete within a matter of hours, it would be best to prepare it in your user space. I will expand on this in the ongoing discussion. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 21:16, 15 October 2012 (EDT)

:::Okay, then I will take Sine's suggestion, which is the most logical right know. I will remove (temporarily) the links that are currently not finished (not relinked, but just the ones with name and no description), move them to four folders for the four species/disambiguations on my Wikifur folder, and edit them offline, to be included back at a later time, so I can remove the edit tag, and open them to user traffic as of right now - [[User:Spirou|Spirou]] 21:25, 15 October 2012 (EDT)

::::That sounds like a good way to start. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 21:27, 15 October 2012 (EDT)

== spam guy ==

i'm adding some new articles to the italian wiki,but another guy is putting spam around the pages( even the main one),so please block him,my account is "Escofal"(i can't log in to the eng wiki,only to the italian version of the site).That bad guy has an ip like "173.--"

:''Spammer blocked.'' --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 01:42, 7 November 2012 (EST)

However,a friend of mine posted another question in the eng forum but none has answered yet.

== Editing the Homepage ==

Hello Greenreaper! I'm Valery91Thunder from the italian Wikifur. I'm working with a friend of mine (Escofal, he wrote to you before) to replenish and update the Italian part of the Wiki. We're currently working on adding new pages, but we'd also like to change the layout of our homepage, which is currently looking like this: http://it.wikifur.com/wiki/Pagina_principale . We'd like to create something more resembling to this: http://en.wikifur.com/wiki/WikiFur_Furry_Central . Do you have any useful tips and tricks, or pheraps a link to a tutorial that shows us the best way to modify these pages? We're new, so we're still trying to learn the majority of the code. Thanks anticipate for your interest, we'll be waiting for your kind answer. :) —The preceding unsigned comment was added by [[User:79.3.154.44|79.3.154.44]] ([[User talk:79.3.154.44|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/79.3.154.44|contribs]]) .

:Hi Valery! I'm glad you want to develop the front page. Unfortunately there is no manual for them in particular - you have to click "edit" and see what is done - but [[mediawikiwiki:Help:Contents|MediaWiki has a manual]] - in fact there are [[Wikipedia:Help:Wikipedia: The Missing Manual/Introduction|several]].

:On the English WikiFur, we have locked the front page, and are using a feature called [[mediawikiwiki:Help:Templates|template inclusion]] so that the content of the front page is on other pages. Basically, anything like <nowiki>{{WikiFur Central/Something}} is actually at [[Template:WikiFur Central/Something]]</nowiki>. This makes it harder for people to edit it, which is both good and bad . . . we also have the front page sections rotate each week (with edit links to the appropriate week).

:Parts of the front page are on [[Template:WikiFur Central/Header]], [[en:Template:WikiFur Central/Featured]], [[Template:WikiFur Central/Comic of the Week]], [[Template:Upcoming events]], [[Template:WikiFur Central/Flayrah]], [[Template:Did you know]], [[Template:WikiFur Central/FeaturedPicture]], [[Template:Furpile]], [[Template:WikiFur Central/Footer]] and [[Template:WikiFur Central/MetaLinks]]. Most are protected to avoid vandalism (although to varying levels), because English gets a lot of it. There are also versions for screens which are [[WikiFur Furry Central/800|800px]], [[WikiFur Furry Central/650|650px]] and [[WikiFur Furry Central/480|480px]] wide, which have their own templates or re-order them.

:This is probably more complex than we need, and almost certainly more than ''you'' need. Given the size of the community, I would suggest that you consider it a "front page to furry fandom". What would someone new to the fandom want to learn? What Italian-languages resources, in particular, are useful? You can link to major topics, to categories - whatever you have available now. (One example along these lines is [[Wikipedia:Portal:Furry|Portal:Furry on Wikipedia]].)

:I suggest that you don't commit yourself to making sections that you will have to update all the time, especially if only a few people can edit it. If you want a featured section, that's fine - but make it one that you can leave for a few weeks if necessary. There is less chance of deliberate vandalism here. Don't be afraid to link to content elsewhere - if there are popular Italian podcasts/shows/news with RSS feeds, you can display links to them, [[Template:WikiFur Central/Flayrah|like we do for Flayrah]].

:I would also suggest looking at our [[WikiFur:Community Central|Community Central]] page ([{{fullurl:WikiFur:Community Central|action=edit}} source]), and mixing some of this type of material on your front page - as you do with the "new pages" section - because it encourages contribution to these articles, and it is automatically generated. Some of the sections there use [[mediawikiwiki:Extension:DynamicPageList (third-party)|DynamicPageList]]. This is a powerful but complex tool. Try it out, but don't expect it to do exactly what you want straight away! --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 20:56, 11 November 2012 (EST)

::Hey there! Thanks for the quick reply, this is a lot of info indeed! I'll start looking at the pages you've linked soon, and your suggestion of doing a simpler page instead of a more "real-life updated" one was exactly in my thoughts. We had in mind to add some links to the major furry forums in there in case some new furs wanted a place to meet people and talk. :) Thank you again!

== Protecting the Homepage ==

Hi GreenReaper, it's Valery91Thunder again from the Italian WikiFur, sorry to bother you ^^"
We've successfully managed to edit the homepage, adding a new layout to it, more informations, and so on. We plan on creating the Community Portal as well, soon.
We had another hacker/bot attack, though, that re-edited the homepage. I've managed to restore our version, but still, it's utterly unpleasant seeing our page being changed like that. :( So we finally decided we should add protection to the homepage, but I think, as I'm only a normal user, that I don't have the permissions to do that.
Is there a way, or someone, that we can contact to do it for us?
Thank you again for your time and kindness. :)
:I have protected the main page against edits by anonymous or recently-registered users, and I have granted yourself and Escofal access as colleagues/sysops, since you are the active users at this time. Please use your new powers with restraint. :-) --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 16:46, 22 November 2012 (EST)

== Edits or Vandalism? ==

I am not sure if some of my edits could be seen as vandalism or not. Please reassure me that they are not.
[[User:M3talgearrock-solid|M3talgearrock-solid]] 10:56, 9 December 2012 (EST)
:I don't think you have anything to worry about at present. If people have a problem with your edits, I'm sure they will contact you about it. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 22:44, 15 December 2012 (EST)

== Removal of personal Information ==

Good morning,

I just wanted to request some information change on the wiki - firstly, about my birthdate, and my rl location, and my RL sex.
http://en.wikifur.com/wiki/Xaxoqual

In particular I would like the birthdate removed, and the city, and the gendered pronoun. If you need verification it is me then I can post from FA or something. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by [[User:Xaxoqual|Xaxoqual]] ([[User talk:Xaxoqual|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Xaxoqual|contribs]]) .

:Sure, I think we can do that in accordance with our [[WikiFur:Personal exclusion|Personal information policy]]. I've removed these RL details from the article history, and will follow up with you on FA to confirm identity. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 13:19, 12 January 2013 (EST)

== Help ==

Banned [http://ru.wikifur.com/wiki/%D0%A3%D1%87%D0%B0%D1%81%D1%82%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BA:%D0%92%D1%8B%D0%92%D1%81%D0%B5%D0%A1%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%91%D1%82%D0%B5 him]!! Quickly. Cancel [http://ru.wikifur.com/w/index.php?title=%D0%A1%D0%BB%D1%83%D0%B6%D0%B5%D0%B1%D0%BD%D0%B0%D1%8F:Contributions&limit=500&target=%D0%92%D1%8B%D0%92%D1%81%D0%B5%D0%A1%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%91%D1%82%D0%B5 changes] to the articles. I have a error (Error 503 Service Unavailable). High ping. [[User:Dokatamaru|'''SHREW''']] 13:16, 15 January 2013 (EST)
:Done. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 16:17, 15 January 2013 (EST)
::Excellent. [[User:Dokatamaru|'''SHREW''']] 16:49, 15 January 2013 (EST)

== File:GreenReaper.png ==

Are you using this file in some non-obvious way, or is it alright to delete from WikiFur as Unused? -- [[User:Sine|Sine]] 17:13, 21 January 2013 (EST)
:Umm . . . I might be! I honestly don't remember. If anything it's a link on another site. Could probably be deleted. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 22:22, 21 January 2013 (EST)

== Hello, need help deleting a page? ==

Hi there, I made myself a page a while back under my username/character name 'Conjure'. I am no longer part of the fandom and have also changed my real name used in the article here. I would not like this info to be posted publicly anymore as it is irrelevant now. Is there any way you could help me delete it? Im not sure if you need proof or anything it is me, but i do use my real email on here and I have a facebook if need be.

Thanks!
{{unsigned|ConjureVerified}}

:An article does not have to be removed for personal information (such as legal name) to be removed. Even if you are no longer a member of the fandom, the article could stay (and be edited to reflect that) for historical purposes. If these compromises are acceptable to you then the article could stay. [[User:Equivamp|Equivamp]][[User talk:Equivamp|talk]] 08:36, 24 January 2013 (EST)

== Mobile Frontend extension ==

Any chance of getting [[mw:Extension:MobileFrontend]] installed? It would make WikiFur more accessible in today's world of smartphones. Wikipedia themselves use this extension, it also provides some nice API methods for getting a short text extract from an article. --[[User:TerrorBite|TerrorBite]] 12:35, 6 February 2013 (EST)
:I've put the appropriate version of the code onto the server but I need a little time away from work to check it over before I can enable it. I also don't really have a suitable device to test it on - just a TracFone. :-) --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 15:08, 6 February 2013 (EST)

== Re: Box-centring ==

If you're seeing problem with messagebox alignment, it's probably because of our recent proxying changes. I'd bet your WikiFur logo is incorrectly aligned, too! I would hope that they sort themselves out over time. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 15:06, 6 February 2013 (EST)
:Ah, I wondered if it had something to do with that! No biggie. Thanks for the tip. [[User:Equivamp|Equivamp]] - [[User talk:Equivamp|talk]] 15:16, 6 February 2013 (EST)

== Ru-wikifur ==

Why is russian subproject unavailable now? -- ''Anonymous''.

:Are you sure? [http://ru.wikifur.com It is working fine for me]. [[User:Equivamp|Equivamp]] - [[User talk:Equivamp|talk]] 13:58, 13 February 2013 (EST)

:Some users have trouble accessing some editions of WikiFur through our new service provider, CloudFlare. We are working to solve the problem with them, which we believe is on their side. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 14:16, 13 February 2013 (EST)

== Image issues ==

Hi.

I don't know if it's just me, but I'm having a couple of issues with images not displaying properly - such as the first image in the [[Furball Run]] article, and the 4th poster in the [[LondonFurs]] article (2012 summer party). Other images, even other ones in the same articles, are displaying ok so I'm not quite sure what's going on... [[User:Bezel|Bezel]] 15:59, 13 February 2013 (EST)

:Yes; these issues appear to affect up to 2/13 of images on WikiFur (and Flayrah/the Yerf Archive). They impact users differently depending on location - for example, I can see all the images you mention, but I am not able to see various other images on [[WikiFur:Gallery (characters)]]. I have a ticket on file with CloudFlare. For now, please proceed as if the images were in place, as they should show up later once the issue is resolved. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 16:13, 13 February 2013 (EST)

== Mellow.yote rename request ==
<pre>{{safesubst:Renameuser
|CURRENT=Mellow.yote
|NEW=Connor.J.Coyote
|REASON=Fursona Name Change
}}</pre> —The preceding unsigned comment was added by [[User:Mellow.yote|Mellow.yote]] ([[User talk:Mellow.yote|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Mellow.yote|contribs]]) .
:Sure. Though we don't have that template. :-) --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 04:43, 11 March 2013 (EDT)

==Requesting a page lock==
Hi!

I was wondering if my old WikiFur page (http://en.wikifur.com/wiki/Elegance_Liberty) could be blocked out/deleted and/or protected, please? Thanks! --[[User:Elegance_Liberty|Elegance Liberty]] 20:23, 23 April 2013 (CST)

:I've noted your request on the attached discussion page, and if there is no objection I will perform an [[WikiFur:Personal exclusion|exclusion]] in 24 hours. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 22:14, 23 April 2013 (EDT)

==Timeline of media coverage==
Nevermind, Higgs Raccoon did it.
Thanks Higgs.

2011 under April I can't see the danish article about furries
Link: http://www.dr.dk/P1/Klubvaerelset/Udsendelser/2011/04/16115910.htm
P1 is a danish radio station run by the state media DR.
The article name = Eng: Cool, nice and naughty furries, dk: Fede, flotte og frække furries
The air time was/is called Klubværelset(eng: Club room)
I was look to add it myself, but it seems a bit to complex for me.
I don't want to accidentally mess up the page.

==2nd request==
When you have time, can you or one of the mods check out the changes I have made to: http://en.wikifur.com/wiki/Danish_furries
Will my changes meet the wikifur standards, or do I need to change some of it?!
I want to make it good.

Will it also still need to be marked: ''This article does not cite its references or sources. You can help WikiFur by adding references.'' and ''The use of time in this article lacks definition. Dates should be used instead of words like "today" and "currently".''
:''Replied on talk page''. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 16:46, 4 May 2013 (EDT)

== Oversight ==

Hi, please see [[Talk:Zidonuke]] for an oversight request regarding personal information missed during a previous suppression. [[User:Crashdoom|Crashdoom]] 17:23, 22 May 2013 (EDT)
:Please see [http://en.wikifur.com/w/index.php?title=Zidonuke&action=historysubmit&diff=403031&oldid=403011 here] for additional recent edits that re-add the removed content. ''I feel like I'm on a merry-go-round.'' [[User:Crashdoom|Crashdoom]] 11:47, 23 May 2013 (EDT)
::Your concern is noted and verified. The article is in temp lock down until the non-appropriate information is removed - [[User:Spirou|Spirou]] 11:59, 23 May 2013 (EDT)
::: Question: How does oversight of specific revisions in any way justify full protection of the article? Or are you just, always this heavy handed in a manner which is totally counter productive to the very nature of Wiki's? [[User:Leon Hunter|Leon Hunter]] 13:38, 23 May 2013 (EDT)

== MrFoxyPaws ==

Hi and thanks for your comments:

''It is not necessary to use a qualifier such as "(series)" if there is no ambiguity. That said, I don't disagree with the use in this particular case, because it clarifies that it is a series of works.
Bear in mind that editors may choose to merge articles about creative works back into the article about their creator if there is no evidence that they have a significant following of their own (e.g. through publication). Not saying this will happen, just don't be surprised if you see it. --GreenReaper(talk) 18:24, 25 May 2013 (EDT)''

I created 'Boo and Kye' without (series) but reckoned that in the future it was likely there could be ambiguity over 'Frodo' as somebody may create another character of that name; or, equally, a 'Frodo' page might one day cover my fictional character whereas the (series) one would cover the series. So I kinda hovered between using (series) and not using it.

You're right my stories don't have a large following - is it better for me to try and fold them back now? although i'm not totally sure of the formatting for that. I'm more than happy to have a go. I did wonder about this point. I guess that i thought / hoped the number of stories, and that they are a series (with the cast of characters) would lend them some credibility. Also, they're at least of reasonable quality in terms of grammar and spelling etc because that's an interest of mine, having proof-read a novel for a friend. But i'm new to wikifur so happy to follow the guidelines. [[User:Foxypaws|MrFoxyPaws]]
:I'd say leave it as it is if you're comfortable with it now; if anyone feels the need to merge them later, hopefully they'll deal with it without removing any useful information. We most often do this when there is a true "stub" article that will never be of a significant size, just a few lines, but consistency can be a factor as well. Incidentally, you can sign and date your name in discussions with <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 18:56, 25 May 2013 (EDT)

== Request ==

Would you please delete my userpage, [[User:Silver seren]]? It's been a long time since i've contributed here and I don't really have an inclination to at current and I would just prefer if my userpage was removed. Thank you. [[User:Silver seren|Silver]][[User talk:Silver seren|seren]][[Special:Contributions/Silver seren|C]] 06:10, 1 June 2013 (EDT)

:Sure. If you want it back later, let myself or another contributor know. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 16:57, 1 June 2013 (EDT)

== Locking my Page ==

Dear GreenReaper,

I am the original and owner of DiWolfe and the page of (well I didnt make it someone else did) and I would like to see if my page can be blocked from google searches, specifically and what it would take to do so. If not then I would just like the page deleted because I do not want it showing up in google searches.

Please let me know if possible and what to do to prove I am who I am if there are any doubts.

-DiWolfe

:Hi DiWolfe. I don't see a problem with deindexing it, given the current content. I've added a noindex tag. Google seems to be a bit obstinate about removing it from its index currently, but I'll try again in a few hours. (It often takes a couple of days to percolate through, anyway.) --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 21:13, 28 June 2013 (EDT)

== New page for Lobocursor Lyceus, HELP! ==

H!

I am new here, somebody made a stub of me here but with wrong information. Trying to be less solitary, I think that maybe I need to correct the page by myself. I just finished so I hope you can check it and approve it or else. My changes do not show in my friends machines but only for me. :(

I hope you can check the page and help me with this. Thank you in advance! :) Pd. this is the page [[Lobocursor_Lyceus]]

-- Lobocursor

:Hi Lobocursor. Thanks for taking the time to contribute to WikiFur! Editors have already had at the article, but here's a few comments:
*[[:File:Lyceus Wikifur.jpg]] doesn't mention who the artist is, which we would like to do. If it is by you, just adding "by himself" is fine.
*We generally don't mention copyright of a character because it is implicit. (Registered trademarks do get mentioned, but more because there is other information that comes with that, and references.)
*The "admin comment" you mentioned in an edit summary was probably an attempt by Spirou to distill your own comment (". . . failed attempt to made a comic strip and novel with them").
*Use of "show preview" and edit summaries for each saved edit are a good idea (we're not always perfect here, either :-).
*You can sign your name and the date on talk pages with four tildes (<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>), or use three for just your name, five for just the date.
Edits are ''meant'' to be visible immediately, but sometimes are cached, especially for visitors. I've cleared the cache of the page on our servers, although it may still not be visible for a few hours at your friends' end. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 04:13, 29 June 2013 (EDT)

==Adding Navbox to the italian Wikifur==
Hello Green Reaper! In order to better sort the pages of the italian Wikifur, I was thinking about adding Navboxes templates under some pages (just like the ones the English Wikifur has under the convention related pages). I've seen, however, that the Navbox template doesn't work unless I install the ParserFunctions extention, which I couldn't install myself (it's way too much for my computer knowledges). Is there a way to make th installation easier, or should it be done by someone else? 
Thanks for your time and patience, and I understand you're at AC now, so I'll wait for your response after your return. :) 
[[User:Valery91Thunder|Valery91Thunder]] 03:11, 4 July 2013 (EDT)
:Hey Valery! [[:it:Speciale:Versione|ParserFunctions is already installed on all instances of WikiFur]], so it should work. Note that we're on a slightly older version so some of the very newest features may not be available. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 12:56, 8 July 2013 (EDT)

== Cannot reset password ==

Hello. This is user bunnyhugger, though I can't prove it. I forgot my password months ago and have been unable to reset it. I have tried numerous times to have a new password sent, but I never receive the email. The email address on file is probably my ameritech.net address, which is an AT&T address. Unfortunately, AT&T likes to go crazy blocking mail from any IPs they consider suspect. My best guess as to why I do not receive the mail is that AT&T has blacklisted wikifur.com. If that isn't it, then I have no idea.

Is there anything I can do to get access to my account back?
[[Special:Contributions/75.7.197.101|75.7.197.101]] 03:16, 10 July 2013 (EDT)

:I have sent instructions to the email address associated with the account from a non-wikifur.com address. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 10:36, 10 July 2013 (EDT)

== Coiltin3 ==

Remove from that member([[Special:Contributions/Coiltin3|Coiltin3]]), or something you can take. Digger [[User:Dokatamaru|'''SHREW''']] 04:54, 16 July 2013 (EDT)
:Done, thank you for letting me know. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 08:17, 16 July 2013 (EDT)

== Request for exclusion... ==

Hi, I'd like to request personal exclusion of both Leam and Adjectivecat. Please see this for more information http://en.wikifur.com/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Leam

I may not have a full understanding of the ethics or etiquette of wikis, but I know that inaccurate and obsolete information is more harmful than no information.

Thanks! [[User:Leam|Leam]] 03:19, 18 July 2013 (EDT)

:I've noted your request on [[Talk:Adjectivecat]]. [[Leam]] redirects to [[Adjectivecat]] and so will show the same template; unless you meant [[User:Leam]] (which we can delete outright if you wish, as it's a user page). --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 11:29, 19 July 2013 (EDT)

::Thanks. If possible, I'd prefer that both [[Leam]] and [[Adjectivecat]] both have the same template and that Leam no longer redirect. Please go ahead and delete [[User:Leam]]. [[User:Leam|Leam]] 18:26, 20 July 2013 (EDT)

::Hi, GR, maybe I was confusing with my last message or there is something holding up my request? But the "same template" I was hoping to apply to Leam and Adjectivecat is the personal exclusion one. I appreciate that one doesn't redirect to the other anymore, but I'd like them both to be excluded from Wikifur. Thanks, and sorry if I was unclear previously. [[User:Leam|Leam]] 20:01, 27 July 2013 (EDT)

:::The articles were both excluded several days ago; however, the cached versions were not cleared. I have done this now and you should see the exclusion notice even if not logged-in. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 20:04, 27 July 2013 (EDT)

== Removal(?) ==

Actually, I didn't?. I was working on Disambiguation pages updates. May I have hit a wrong button,... but I was even near the front page since 19:59 Pacific Time, when I changed the block settings for [[W:RingtailedFox|RingtailedFox]]. I'm going to change passwords tout suite, just in case - [[User:Spirou|Spirou]] 23:55, 25 July 2013 (EDT)

== Article removal request ==
I'd like you to remove and exclude further creation and editing the article of [[hu:Tanathy]] because he doesn't want to appear any form on any site, and also let any short of information be shared. Both Hungarian admins Neo_21670 and KékPáfrány was asked previously, but it was only proteced from further editing (without any reason). Thanks for your help.
--[[Special:Contributions/109.61.84.35|109.61.84.35]] 19:58, 26 July 2013 (EDT)
:Hi there. I am aware of this situation; I recently removed protection from the article, and the subject of the article edited it. However, [[WikiFur:Personal exclusion|personal exclusion]] is not a global directive, but specific to those language editions which have decided to use it. I will not enforce the removal of an article over the objections of local editors unless I see a compelling reason to do so. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 20:14, 26 July 2013 (EDT)

== Exclusion Request ==

Hi Green, Requesting exclusion from WikiFur for my article [[Leon Hunter]]. Furthermore I wish to add that should the request be granted, that the previous revision is removed on grounds of privacy. Cheers, [[User:Leon Hunter|Leon Hunter]] 09:55, 31 July 2013 (EDT)

:''Article was excluded.''

== 77.66.252.9 ==

Remove from that [http://ru.wikifur.com/wiki/%D0%A1%D0%BB%D1%83%D0%B6%D0%B5%D0%B1%D0%BD%D0%B0%D1%8F:Contributions/77.66.252.9 77.66.252.9]. [[User:Dokatamaru|'''SHREW''']] 09:45, 11 August 2013 (EDT)
:I was away, but it should be dealt with now. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 15:34, 12 August 2013 (EDT)

==Sannse censorship==
:[http://animeslaps.wikia.com/wiki/?diff=4268 I'm afraid I will be closing this wiki at the end of the week. I would suggest that you contact GreenReaper of WikiFur, I know that he has helped with hosting in a similar situation.]

I got [http://animeslaps.wikia.com/wiki/User_talk:Sannse contacted a week ago] with the threats to shut down my wiki because she's insisting that because I'm documenting instances of slapping in anime and stuff that I must be 'eroticizing' it as some kind of 'fanservice' and that it somehow breaks the Terms of Use. I completely disagree and can't find where the Terms are broken but this doesn't seem to matter as she's not budging and seems intent on bringing down the hammer regardless of how many explanations or offered concessions I make.

She asked I contact you for suggestions on how to retain the wiki so I was wondering if you might know. I know how to Special:Export so but this only appears to cover articles but not the image files I was hosting on them. At this point since so many images haven't even been identified (I just raided a blog post where the creator didn't attribute them to specific series/episodes/characters) they're very important to identifying some unknown scenes.

She mentioned something about bots that could download images from a wiki for us. Would you be familiar with how to do this? If not then I guess I have to get to the manual downloading which sucks. [[User talk:Tyciol|Ty]] 06:50, 13 August 2013 (EDT)
:Hmm. Actually, I don't believe I've ever hosted a migrating wiki, apart of course from [[WikiFur]] itself. The [[Uncyclopedia:Forum:Village Dump|Uncyclopedia crew]] have more recent experience of moving from Wikia hosting and it might be best to ask them what they did. My largest contribution to that was [[MediaWikiWiki:Extension:MediaWikiAuth|MediaWikiAuth]], which lets people login and transfer their account from another wiki (and which should actually work with current versions of MediaWiki after their gentle ministrations). [http://wowpedia.org Wowpedia] also left with a lot of files.
:When it comes to a wiki-specific tool for image transfer, you might want to look at [[MediaWikiWiki:Manual:Pywikipediabot/imagetransfer.py|pywikipediabot's imagetransfer.py]]. I haven't used it but if you can whip up a family file for your wiki and a target instance of MediaWiki to put it onto (several hosts offer turnkey MediaWiki installs), it may work. There are many tools you can use to create an image of a site; I'd suggest trying [http://www.httrack.com/ HTTrack] and see how you go if the image transfer doesn't work out. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 07:54, 13 August 2013 (EDT)

== Reverts ==

The IP that's been editing my page and Seto's really needs blocked, if possible, or our pages locked to logged-in accounts only. I don't really know how wikis work about this kind of thing, but... uh. She's been bothering us for the past few months. Don't need this petty dramz on a public site. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by [[User:BlauRascon|BlauRascon]] ([[User talk:BlauRascon|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/BlauRascon|contribs]]) .
:They claim that their edit is a "true fact". Is it? (We don't have to have relationship information there at all, but if it is, it should be accurate.) --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 03:41, 1 September 2013 (EDT)
::It is not. We are not in an open relationship, never have been, and never will be. She's bothered us before on other sites, she's just following me here. Either way, just checked her userpage, Spirou's blocked her for a month - that should be enough time for her to lose interest. Thanks so much! --[[User:BlauRascon|BlauRascon]] 17:01, 2 September 2013 (EDT)

== Please remove my article ==
Can you please remove my article - http://en.wikifur.com/wiki/Shadowpelt thank you - shadowpelt
:I have noted your request on the [[Talk:Shadowpelt#Exclusion request|attached discussion page]]. Given the page's content, you may need to make a convincing case there as to why it is not in the fandom's best interest to keep the article around. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 08:43, 19 September 2013 (EDT)
::I'd really like to know why I haven't received any response about this situation for over a month now, thank you. - Shadowpelt

== Dead Link Alert ==

http://www.usemod.com/cgi-bin/mb.pl?GodKing is now dead so I am still not sure what you mean by not being a godking?
http://www.usemod.com/cgi-bin/mb.pl?BenevolentDictator has also lead to a dead site page —The preceding unsigned comment was added by [[User:Jwktrucker|Jwktrucker]] ([[User talk:Jwktrucker|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Jwktrucker|contribs]]) .

:They both work here. Perhaps the site was temporarily down. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 13:34, 22 October 2013 (EDT)

== sup ==

Long time no see. Now that Onideus is gone we can spend more time together. [[Special:Contributions/50.23.115.119|50.23.115.119]] 22:19, 13 November 2013 (EST)

== No language interwiki on WikiFur? ==
i'm registrated on english WikiFur but can't switch over to the german version. Why not?
Isn't there a so called Interwiki connection? Do i have to register of a new for the german version? --[[User:Saviour1981|Saviour1981]] 01:20, 27 November 2013 (EST)
:WikiFur does have langauge [[mw:Manual:Interwiki|interwikis]], but does not have [[mw:Extension:CentralAuth|CentralAuth]] or [[mw:Manual:$wgSharedDB|a shared user database]]. You have to register a separate account. If you use the same username and password, it will be automatically linked if we do enable CentralAuth in the future. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 01:24, 27 November 2013 (EST)

== FurrTrax ==

I made some changes further to the FurrTrax page, incorporating a bunch of edits by someone, as i said not a wiki expert, but i like the way it looks now. If its alright with you, i would like to update the page myself as needed once a month, occasionally a user known as foxxer may also make minor changes as needed. The reason i link to staff is so that there is always a life line of contact for those who need help on the site, or if trouble starts either drama related or malfunctions wise, the word can spread quickly, and people can find out who to contact even if they cannot reach the site. Thanks for the time bro.

== Question ==

Just wonder if their is a way to close my user account? [[user:MilitaryAviator]] 19:19EST 26 december 2013
:''Replied on [[User talk:MilitaryAviator]]'' --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 22:13, 26 December 2013 (EST)
::ok thanks again man -[[user:MilitaryAviator]] 22:23 EST 26 december 2013

== Per ==

I would like an exclusion from this site under the user name Ink Stained Rat ( http://en.wikifur.com/wiki/Ink_Stained_Rat ) and from any future 'People' articles that may be titled with my alternate fandom name 'Calligraphy.'
:Sure, I've noted your request on the talk page and unless there's any objection it should be [[WikiFur:Personal exclusion|excluded]] a day or so after that. I can redirect Calligraphy to there right away. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 17:02, 31 December 2013 (EST)

== Input requested. ==

Hi Green,

Seems Spirou has gotten involved in an editing dispute where he later used protection and false citations (IE: providing a citation for a fact when the citation is openly stated to be the mere speculation of an individual). I have written a war and peace epic on the topic and would appreciate your guidance, as this kind of behaviour from Spirou is becoming routine much to the dismay of involved editors. [[Talk:Zidonuke]] [[User:Leon Hunter|Leon Hunter]] 22:02, 11 January 2014 (EST)

== furry.it ==

Hello, I am the owner of furry.it domain. I've switched the service from web redirect to dns managment to take advance of the name for other services (ie: have email redirect with @furry.it) and I was wondering if I could someway redirect http://furry.it (or http://wiki.furry.it or http://www.furry.it) to http://it.wikifur.com/ .
(cname or something alike) —The preceding unsigned comment was added by [[User:79.46.118.180|79.46.118.180]] ([[User talk:79.46.118.180|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/79.46.118.180|contribs]]) .
:''Dealt with in IRC.'' --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 06:12, 13 February 2014 (EST)

== Becoming a curator ==

What credentials and qualifications would I need to become a curator or a admin of sorts. I wish to contribute and volunteer my services. Thank you. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by [[User:69.47.50.187|69.47.50.187]] ([[User talk:69.47.50.187|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/69.47.50.187|contribs]]) .
:Having an account would be a start. WikiFur editors generally become [[WikiFur:Colleagues|colleagues]] after an extended period of editing (in the order of over six months and a thousand edits), such that they become familiar with how the site and that other colleagues can judge their suitability. Most editing can be done by any registered user. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 04:17, 15 March 2014 (EDT)

==File upload problems==

Good evening, I'm having trouble with a file I uploaded [http://en.wikifur.com/wiki/File:Katbox_logo_2.png (this one)]. It had too much whitespace when I uploaded it, but when I cropped it, it came out skewed in the upload. So I uploaded the original again, but then the previous version looked fine, so I reverted, only to have it come out skewed again. Frankly, I'm stumped. Is this something you can fix? I've reverted to the version with too much space for now. -[[User:Captain Video|Captain Video]] 02:11, 15 March 2014 (EDT)

:WikiFur's images are cached and uploading a new one that is a different size under the same name may cause temporary issues because the website is sizing the image appropriately for the current version but your browser is accessing the cached version. I have reverted to the cropped version and cleared all caches relating to that image; it seems to look correct now. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 03:21, 15 March 2014 (EDT)

== hey ==

i heard you were a big deal around here, is this true? --[[User:Likeicare|Likeicare]] 03:31, 15 March 2014 (EDT)

i'm waitin--[[User:Likeicare|Likeicare]] 04:38, 15 March 2014 (EDT)

== XOTW ==

* http://imgur.com/B7usG7D

The Main Page has red links. [[User:Interstellar Shipping & Trading Co.|Interstellar Shipping & Trading Co.]] 03:09, 17 March 2014 (EDT)

:Yes, that tends to happen sometimes. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 03:10, 17 March 2014 (EDT)

:: * en.wikifur.com/w/index.php?title=Template:WikiFur_Central/Comic_of_the_Week&action=purge
::Do you have a sysop dashboard that you can put onto your userpage? Sometimes I have to purge a page's cache to fix the problems. [[User:Interstellar Shipping & Trading Co.|Interstellar Shipping & Trading Co.]] 03:13, 17 March 2014 (EDT)

:::No, we do not. You have to know the secret incantations yourself! --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 03:15, 17 March 2014 (EDT)

* [[WikiFur:Comic of the Week/Week {{#time:W, Y}}|{{#ifexist:WikiFur:Comic of the Week/Week {{#time:W, Y}}|SET|NOT SET}}]]
* [[WikiFur:Comic of the Week/Week {{#time:W, Y|+1 week}}|{{#ifexist:WikiFur:Comic of the Week/Week {{#time:W, Y|+1 week}}|SET|NOT SET}}]]
* [[WikiFur:Comic of the Week/Week {{#time:W, Y|+2 weeks}}|{{#ifexist:WikiFur:Comic of the Week/Week {{#time:W, Y|+2 weeks}}|SET|NOT SET}}]]

Enjoy. [[User:Interstellar Shipping & Trading Co.|Interstellar Shipping & Trading Co.]] 03:33, 17 March 2014 (EDT)

== Hi ==

Hi there,

Thank about the page, Didn't know for sure yet how to do everything.

And the DA page is a mistake with age, I putted 1990 there, but probably something went wrong and since then it's 1989, Even though my real birth is December 17, 1990 ( 23 )

Not sure yet how to change the rest though, Linking the DA, FA and SF page soon too, Could use some help though.

Thank you :)

== RE:Protection of templates ==

If the need to protect templates hasn't presented itself then I'm good with that. [[User:Interstellar Shipping & Trading Co.|Interstellar Shipping & Trading Co.]] 08:40, 19 March 2014 (EDT)

== Comic of the Week ==

Now it is no longer difficult for others to [[WikiFur:Comic of the Week/Candidates|'''locate''']] comics to feature. I'll clean up the mess I made later. Enjoy. [[User:Interstellar Shipping & Trading Co.|Interstellar Shipping & Trading Co.]] 16:39, 22 March 2014 (EDT)
:Thanks. [[User:Interstellar Shipping & Trading Co.|Interstellar Shipping & Trading Co.]] 02:26, 26 March 2014 (EDT)

== Removal of link on page about Nathalie ==

Hi,

I edited the link because I am basically the person the page is about and thelink isn't relevant anymore... I added the page a long time ago and couldn't remeber my original username and password so I had to create a new one. I will add the new link to my artwork once it's live. Thank you and if you have any more question please ask me. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by [[User:Lioness34|Lioness34]] ([[User talk:Lioness34|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Lioness34|contribs]]) .
:I see! The account in question appears to be "Nato". If you wish to regain access to it, you will have to login with the username and password from when we were on wikia.com; if you cannot remember it, you may reset your password there first, and then login here with that new password. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 07:01, 12 April 2014 (EDT)
::I tried login in on wikia but couldn't remember what email address I had used to join so Icouldn't login and gave up... Is it ok to keepon using this user profile instead? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by [[User:Lioness34|Lioness34]] ([[User talk:Lioness34|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Lioness34|contribs]]) .
:::Sure, there's no problem with that. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 21:16, 14 April 2014 (EDT)

== Higgs Raccoon ==

<pre>(Deletion log); 10:09 . . Higgs Raccoon (Talk | contribs) deleted "Talking Angela" (Insufficient content/context: two external links and no text do not make an article)</pre>
* [[Special:NewPages|New Pages ({{#time:F j, Y|-7 days}})]]
Could I suggest that administrators wait at least 72 hours before going on a deletion rampage. If it is a crime to leave something in the mainspace unfinished for less than 24 hours then I won't do it again. But elsewhere I personally give people at least 2 weeks to work on stuff. Also instead of clicking the delete button, it would have taken him a couple minutes to convert that into a stub. All I'm saying is a little more effort by the administrators would go a long way to encourage others to contribute. [[User:Interstellar Shipping & Trading Co.|Interstellar Shipping & Trading Co.]] 08:38, 17 April 2014 (EDT)
:Yes, it ''is'' a crime to save a page which is just a couple of links without context. If you are "currently" editing an article, intend to return to it soon, but need to make a save for security purposes or because you're changing location, you should use {{tl|inuse}}.
:Curators are there to help if you have problems, and to help ensure that articles are at a consistent level of quality, not to write entire articles based on a couple of links that you found interesting. If it would have taken another person a couple of minutes to create a stub, it would have taken ''you'' even less to provide the same information. If you don't, we may assume that it's not worth anyone's time, and delete it. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 08:49, 17 April 2014 (EDT)
:: As I said, I wasn't finished. Either way I hope you will seriously consider asking administrators to wait 72 hours before pouncing on newpages. And sometimes dropping a couple links isn't a bad idea, there might be others who are interested in the topic. It appears there was a bit of controversy about Talking Angela and I have been looking to see what, if any, interest there is. [[User:Interstellar Shipping & Trading Co.|Interstellar Shipping & Trading Co.]] 09:05, 17 April 2014 (EDT)

== Personal Exclusion ==

I would the page about me ( [[jwoulf]] ) excluded from Wikifur, and the images associated with my page deleted. I feel I have shared far too much information about myself online. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by [[User:Germanshepherd|Germanshepherd]] ([[User talk:Germanshepherd|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Germanshepherd|contribs]]) .

:Update: Thank you for excluding the page, this is greatly appreciated. The talk page for my page still contains some of the information from my page though. Is it possible to remove that too? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by [[User:Germanshepherd|Germanshepherd]] ([[User talk:Germanshepherd|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Germanshepherd|contribs]]) .

::We normally do not remove information posted to talk pages, but given the circumstances, I have removed the information which might normally be subject to our removal of real life information. If you wish to ask our editors to consider the removal of ''all'' the information, you are welcome to do so on the talk page itself. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 08:58, 4 May 2014 (EDT)

== Site is being vandalized ==

http://en.wikifur.com/wiki/Special:Contributions/Nickolas - [[User:RVDDP2501|RVDDP2501]] 13:22, 24 April 2014 (EDT)

== Closing/Deleting pages ==

Is there any way to have a page deleted from the site? Namely, this one: http://en.wikifur.com/wiki/FIGNUTS!

I don't actually own this fursuit anymore, nor is the character relevant. I'm just wondering.

Thanks. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by [[User:Fignuts2|Fignuts2]] ([[User talk:Fignuts2|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Fignuts2|contribs]]) .

:Sorry for the delay - I thought I'd done so earlier, but apparently that got sucked into the void. What we'd normally do is merge this into the article about the owner, but we don't know who that is, soo . . . I'm just going to merge it into the article about its creator, [[Soki Twopaw]]. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 04:39, 15 July 2014 (EDT)

== Remove Requests ==

Please remove Dodger Wolfe Fang and Dodger Fang off of Google and other search engines please and delete the accounts also please because they're no longer used. I don't want my character's name be in search results from this site please. Thank you and take care.

http://en.wikifur.com/wiki/User:Dodger_Fang

http://en.wikifur.com/wiki/User_talk:Dodger_Wolfe_Fang

Dodger
:''User pages were deleted.'' --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 15:39, 24 May 2014 (EDT)

== More flag icons please ! ==

Hello there,

Ahh, the annual "update the ConFuzzled entry" stage has arrived, and I find we're missing a few country flags - specifically Chile, the Faroe Islands, Malaysia, Singapore and South Africa. Would it be possible to add them, so the ConFuzzled 2014 article can look all pretty and snazzy and shiny ? Thanks :) [[User:Bezel|Bezel]] 17:19, 16 May 2014 (EDT)

:''Handled by [[User:Higgs Raccoon|Higgs Raccoon]] (thanks!).''

== I wanted JeremyDragon article removed ==

Because I have moved on to a new sona and name. Please? Im begging for the article to be removed in place for my new sona? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by [[User:JeremyDragon|JeremyDragon]] ([[User talk:JeremyDragon|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/JeremyDragon|contribs]]) .
:I'll take this as a request for [[WikiFur:Personal exclusion|exclusion]]. The FA page is no more. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 15:38, 24 May 2014 (EDT)

==[[User:Sawblade5/Hawk]]==

Is there any reason why the hawk article was moved to this user name? I almost moved it back, but upon checking the page history, the reason isn't clear (at least to ''me'' that is) --[[User:Tai 1|Tai 1]] 2014/05/25 (UTC)
:The article was [http://en.wikifur.com/w/index.php?title=Hawk&action=edit&redlink=1 deleted for being unreferenced]. A copy was moved to Sawblade's user space because they asked for it. Also, it didn't have any furry-specific content; we'd prefer to link to [[Wikipedia:Hawk|Hawk on Wikipedia]] in such cases. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 20:14, 25 May 2014 (EDT)
But it appears in the Species stub pages, also you could say that about a lot of species related articles. I'm all for restoring it, and someone (maybe me?) would properly work on it…just saying…--[[User:Tai 1|Tai 1]] 20:25 2014/05/25 (UTC)
:We do say it for a lot of species-related articles! Frankly, we should probably say it for more - you're welcome to nominate similar stubs for deletion. If you would like to recreate the article with content actually ''relevant'' to furry fandom (like famous anthropomorphic hawk characters in art and literature, discrimination against hawks in fursuit games, etc.), you're welcome to do that, too. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 20:38, 25 May 2014 (EDT)
::Well played =^.^= OK cool…I'll try something, it might end up like the [[exoskeleton]] one. --[[User:Tai 1|Tai 1]] 20:49 2014/05/25 (UTC)

== Special:SpecialPages error (other administrators welcome to help as GreenReaper is away) ==

I am getting [[:File:Specialpageserror.png|this page]] every time I try to access [[Special:SpecialPages]] via the link in WikiFur's sidebar. I uh, know nothing about what that garbled wall of text means, but I thought I'd let you know in case it is a problem with the site itself. [[User:Equivamp|Equivamp]] - [[User talk:Equivamp|talk]] 03:33, 1 June 2014 (EDT)
:This was due to a [https://bugzilla.wikimedia.org/show_bug.cgi?id=62568 bug in an extension]. I have worked around it for now. Thanks for the noice! --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 13:30, 1 June 2014 (EDT)
<pre> Fatal error: Call to undefined method SpecialPage::SpecialPage() in /usr/local/www/wikifur/prod/extensions/Irc/SpecialIrc_body.php on line 13</pre>
No you don't! [[User:Interstellar Shipping & Trading Co.|Interstellar Shipping & Trading Co.]] ([[User talk:Interstellar Shipping & Trading Co.|talk]]) 11:22, 6 June 2014 (EDT)
:Yes, it broke again with 1.23! Good times. I fixed this but the underlying Java applet is broken so I've just removed it entirely. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 11:39, 6 June 2014 (EDT)

== Changing reference link ==

Hello there!

I just discovered my WikiFur page (Zaria Melody) and I noticed that one of my reference links goes to my personal Twitter page using my real name, which I kinda don't want :P

So I was able to change my direct link to my twitter account that I use for my fursona, but I don't know how to get the reference changed so it stops going to my personal account.

Can you please help me? :3

Thanks! —The preceding unsigned comment was added by [[User:162.157.117.136|162.157.117.136]] ([[User talk:162.157.117.136|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/162.157.117.136|contribs]]) .

:Hi there! The Twitter account is the reference for the fact of where you live. If we remove it, the fact is unsupported, which is not ideal. So, there are two choices: a) find or make another reference for that information, or b) remove or replace that information (say, with "Canada", for which we could reuse the deviantART reference or your other Twitter account). You seem to be fine [https://twitter.com/Zaria_Fluff/statuses/482108460981448705 mentioning it] on that account, so maybe you should just update the location information on it. Also, you should probably update your FA account if you do not wish that Twitter account to be seen by furries, as it links to it. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 18:48, 26 June 2014 (EDT)

== Disabling account ==
Hi, I was looking for a way to disable or delete my accoubnt, but I can't seem to find one. Can you help? [[User:VineFynn|Account disabled]] ([[User talk:VineFynn|talk]]) 17:43, 28 July 2014 (EDT)
:We usually don't for copyright purposes, but given that your only contribution is here, I can do that. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 01:13, 29 July 2014 (EDT)

== previews ==

Can I ask if you're using an extension for the [http://imgur.com/rqXbdPo previews] or is that built into the latest MediaWiki? Thanks. [[User:Interstellar Shipping & Trading Co.|Interstellar Shipping & Trading Co.]] ([[User talk:Interstellar Shipping & Trading Co.|talk]]) 12:00, 3 August 2014 (EDT)

:It's an improved version of [[mw:Extension:prettyPhoto|prettyPhoto]]. I put in a few days of effort into fixing bugs and handling our interwiki setup, and that's not yet represented in the current version - it should probably be moved to the MediaWiki core repository for further improvement. I tested Wikimedia's own lightbox/media viewer, but per the [http://wikifur.livejournal.com/96171.html update notice] we're not using it - we don't have their needs, nor their templates (which it relies on for details), and many users dislike it. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 13:03, 3 August 2014 (EDT)

Thanks, I appreciate it. As for the declining editing activity, you where I stand on that. I think if we relaxed the rules and were less like Wikipedia it might help. [[User:Interstellar Shipping & Trading Co.|Interstellar Shipping & Trading Co.]] ([[User talk:Interstellar Shipping & Trading Co.|talk]]) 13:30, 3 August 2014 (EDT)

:We've come a long way with our current policies. Above all we need to be compassionate, flexible, and communicative about their implementation. It's very easy to start off on the wrong foot, and if there is a failure in understanding on one side - or both - it can lead to unnecessary problems.

:If there is understanding, but not acceptance, that's another matter. Some things are up for debate, but WikiFur is never going to be a free-for-all. (Few successful sites are.) We have tens of thousands of articles, now, and some level of consistency between them is important. Achieving it without treading on too many toes is an important skill for curators to master.

:The decline in contributions appears to be general. People spend more time on social media and less time contributing to group projects. Some sites (such as Wikia) have responded by making editing into more of a game, but I'd prefer to avoid this, as it encourages an "edits over quality" mindset. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 01:20, 4 August 2014 (EDT)

== Special:RecentChanges ==

You should add a link to the irc channel to [[Special:RecentChanges]] because [[User:Interstellar_Shipping_%26_Trading_Co.|some]] people are lazy. [[User:Interstellar Shipping & Trading Co.|Interstellar Shipping & Trading Co.]] ([[User talk:Interstellar Shipping & Trading Co.|talk]]) 13:12, 9 September 2014 (EDT)
:To the RC bot? It's not working right now for some reason (probably ISP filtering). Should set it up on a proper server. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 16:38, 1 October 2014 (EDT)

== Special:BookSources add OpenLibrary? ==

Wandered across [[Special:BookSources]] and wondered about maybe adding OpenLibrary to BookSources. --[[User:EarthFurst|EarthFurst]] ([[User talk:EarthFurst|talk]]) 20:12, 13 September 2014 (EDT)
:Can be done by creating [[WikiFur:Book sources]], similar to [[W:Wikipedia:Book sources]]. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 16:37, 1 October 2014 (EDT)

== I need some updated to my WikiFur entry! ==

Well, it's been awhile since it ever got any updates with the current stuff i'd been doing since 2011. [I'd done 3 gallery pieces for Conan O'Brien and TBS. And even got included in the CONAN ART HALL OF FAME.]

I am still doing fuzzy-art off-and-on! [It's been incorporated in my CONAN art.]

But you folks have helped me in the past. So I am holding out a bit of hope that you can help me out now!

I forgot my old account stuff because it's been so long since I used it here. So I had to sign up for a new account over here.

Well, I thought about it when James Hardiman passed away recently. I thought, I am still alive and here and doing some art still. Sure it's been a struggle a lot of times! But I guess I am doing the best that I can.

But I guess I am still here to tell the tale! My email is still mickmoart[at]yahoo[dot]com

So yeah, I wanted to get an update on my stuff...even after Radio Comix and all of that! :D

Thank you so much for helping me.

http://en.wikifur.com/wiki/Mickmo

:If you have the same email address, you should be able to reset your password for the account "Mickmo" at //wikia.com (use the temporary password to set a new permanent one), and then use that username and password here. I'm afraid right now I don't have much time to edit individual articles, but you're welcome to contribute updates yourself, or point out specific things which could do with updates or sources for them on the [[Talk:Mickmo|relevant discussion page]]. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 16:31, 1 October 2014 (EDT)

== Request of possible change on policy ==

Request, if possible, for confirmation that third party individuals (not family or legal representative) can request and be granted exclusion for main article users, when said user is still active/non-decesased or incapacitated. First encounter of this type of exclusion example has led to an embarrassing case of mistaken identity (ergo the ban on the [incorrect] user).

Confirmation that this is now current policy will be welcome on future requests for exclusion. Any information will be appreciated. - [[User:Spirou|Spirou]] ([[User talk:Spirou|talk]]) 17:42, 27 September 2014 (EDT)
:I didn't do it on that basis, I did it on the basis of the tweet made from the Twitter account linked in the article. That's why I linked it on the [[Talk:Lucian the Otter|relevant talk page]]. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 17:45, 27 September 2014 (EDT)
::Understood. Explanation by secondary editor indicated further family/legal non-relation to user, just a concerned party starting the ball rolling. Apologies have been given for the mistake and ban. - [[User:Spirou|Spirou]] ([[User talk:Spirou|talk]]) 17:59, 27 September 2014 (EDT)
:::I was going to inform you to disregard the email related to the (now) closed subject, but AT&T just bounced it back (efficiency!). - [[User:Spirou|Spirou]] ([[User talk:Spirou|talk]]) 19:23, 27 September 2014 (EDT)
::::Your words, undelivered! --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 19:37, 27 September 2014 (EDT)

== Personal exclusion ==

Hey
Could you please remove me from Wikifur?
Thanks —The preceding unsigned comment was added by [[User:Laini|Laini]] ([[User talk:Laini|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Laini|contribs]]) .

:I've noted your request on the [[Talk:Laini|relevant talk page]] - assuming there is no objection, I'll proceed after 24 hours. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 09:04, 11 October 2014 (EDT)

== Another Exclusion ==

Hi, I'd like to be removed and noindex'd from Wikifur please! I'm no longer part of the fandom and I'd like to have my page deleted. Thankyou! - [[User:Nox Darkpaw|Nox Darkpaw]]
:OK. As above! --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 11:18, 13 October 2014 (EDT)

== [[Interstellar Shipping & Trading Co.]] ==

Some guy just deleted a people page I put time and effort into writing without any sort of warning or consensus. It was an endearing, factual article about a friend of mine which was intelligent and well-written, and in my opinion up to WikiFur standards. I don't understand why anything which may have posed as a problem wasn't simply removed instead of the entire page being rudely deleted.

Could you please have a look at the deleted page and point out any issues to me so that the article may exist and my effort won't go to waste? [[User:Brian vermin|Brian vermin]] ([[User talk:Brian vermin|talk]]) 23:54, 13 October 2014 (EDT)

:Hey GR, thought it'd be fair to link you to [[User_talk:Brian_vermin#Interstellar_Shipping_.26_Trading_Co._article|a similar discussion]] between this user and Spirou.
:As for you, Brian vermin, you are currently violating [[WikiFur:Consensus|WikiFur's consensus policy]]:
{{quote|While it is appropriate to call attention to an issue, it may be considered inappropriate to frequently and repeatedly do so, or to post about the issue in multiple forums and talk pages at once. Those who are interested in the issue will likely find it on their own, and it is generally not advisable to act as the town crier, shouting in the public square. Any announcements that you make must also be written from a neutral point of view, with an intent to call attention to the discussion, not to sway it.}}
:As well as ignoring the [[WikiFur:Speedy deletion|Speedy deletion policy]]:
{{quote|Short articles that serve no purpose but to disparage their subject ("insult pages", e.g., "OMFG! Allison is a l0ser n00bface lolol!!!11").}}
:If you would seriously like your article to be reinstated, it will likely need more context and a neutral point of view. --[[User:Equivamp|Equivamp]] - [[User talk:Equivamp|talk]] 01:10, 14 October 2014 (EDT)

::I understand what you outlined in the first policy, and I only directed this conversation to GR because Spirou clearly has an unfair bias regarding the situation due to his obvious hatred of Encyclopedia Dramatica, and I feel there won't be any use attempting to explain anything to him because of it. I can respect that someone doesn't share the website's sense of humor, but I feel he needs to be mature and respect the work of others instead of jump the gun and pull the plug on anything that mentions the site due to his personal vendetta.

::As for the second part, my article in no way read like an attack article or some unfunny "ZOMG wut a loser" example that you provided. If the article were still fully visible, you would be able to see that it in fact is very well-written and informative, and Spirou had only plucked a few select pieces related to ED to attempt to brand it as an attack article, which it was not.

::How can I even improve upon the article when everything I wrote was deleted? [[User:Brian vermin|Brian vermin]] ([[User talk:Brian vermin|talk]]) 01:21, 14 October 2014 (EDT)

Just wanted to say thanks for hearing me out on this issue, it was appreciated. You're alright in my book, I don't care what my home wiki says about ya. :> [[User:Brian vermin|Brian vermin]] ([[User talk:Brian vermin|talk]]) 10:13, 14 October 2014 (EDT)

== Email bounce (Re IOS 8/MediaWiki) ==

Hello Green;

Emails sent via the Wiki internal link to your addy keep bouncing back to my inbox. The subject is '''Wikifur, IOS 8, MediaWiki format issues'''. - [[User:Spirou|Spirou]] ([[User talk:Spirou|talk]]) 17:16, 28 October 2014 (EDT)

:Hmm. Maybe they think you're spam, or WikiFur is? Try sending it directly to my nickname @ hotmail.com? --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 04:34, 29 October 2014 (EDT)

:::No, not going through still, even changing OSes and platforms, will figure out. Just the shortened version of it, then: Apple IOS 8 has an issue with MediaWiki than has some users experimenting some problems on Apple devices (selection, cut and paste, etc,...) or even accessing their accounts. Just an FYI on it, don't know if MediaWiki (needed patch?) or an issue with the latest IOS release. - [[User:Spirou|Spirou]] ([[User talk:Spirou|talk]]) 16:19, 29 October 2014 (EDT)

::::Odd! Is this for WikiFur? Using the mobile interface (which we're not, but should be), or the regular one? We just updated to the latest MediaWiki, which had no patch relating to this issue. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 17:45, 29 October 2014 (EDT)

:::::MediaWiki powered sites, yes, and the regular desktop site displayed on Safari on a iPad 2/3/Air and iPhone 4/5/5s/6/6 plus,... But if you are not aware of an issue, being up to date with the software, the issues people that people are experimenting (no only acquaintances) must be relate to IOS 8/8.1, Safari or a mix (haven't tried editing Wikifur via an Android tablet/phone yet). Already have logged a support ticket via Apple about this problem. Just checking if you knew of any issues regarding this. Thanks for the heads up. - [[User:Spirou|Spirou]] ([[User talk:Spirou|talk]]) 22:14, 29 October 2014 (EDT)

::::::We are up-to-date with the latest official releases (just applied one last night); however Wikimedia sites such as MediaWiki use an even later development version where new features are tested, so it's possible that something broke there which will be fixed soon. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 05:43, 30 October 2014 (EDT)

== Request for exclusion 2014-11-13 ==
Dear GreenReaper,

Please delete the article about Hector_MoD and anything linking to it. Thanks on beforehand.

Kind regards,

- The artist formerly known as Hector_MoD

:Hi FormerlyKnownAsHector_MoD. We require positive identification for personal exclusion. Normally we use fandom accounts for this, but none are listed on [[Hector_MoD]]. Perhaps you could login using your [[User:Hector_MoD|Hector_MoD]] account and make an edit here? --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 19:14, 12 November 2014 (EST)

== Hey Mr. P. ==

I wandered into your wiki again following the trail of some ''vermin'' and thought I'd say hi. I was wondering if you'd ever feel like playing another [http://www.chesspastebin.com/2014/03/28/greenreaperlp-ludwiglinkermann-by-linky/ game of chess] with me. [[User:OtterWhiskers|OtterWhiskers]] ([[User talk:OtterWhiskers|talk]]) 21:15, 12 November 2014 (EST)

:It might happen someday, but this week is not a good time as I'm rather busy elsewhere. :-) --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 21:26, 12 November 2014 (EST)

::All right. Whenever you're up for it. I've been improving myself in my spare time, so the same thing won't happen again in the opening. [[User:OtterWhiskers|OtterWhiskers]] ([[User talk:OtterWhiskers|talk]]) 22:12, 12 November 2014 (EST)

== Replace text (503 error) ==

Trying to move <nowiki>[[Spunky]]</nowiki> to <nowiki>[[Spunky (artist)|Spunky]]</nowiki> using '''Replace text'''. Getting a 503 error (first time feature delivers this error). - [[User:Spirou|Spirou]] ([[User talk:Spirou|talk]]) 15:46, 17 December 2014 (EST)
:...And the moment I hit '''Save page''' here, it goes through... >.< - [[User:Spirou|Spirou]] ([[User talk:Spirou|talk]]) 15:48, 17 December 2014 (EST)

== User creation ==

Is there anything we can add to the user creation/registration process that wouldn't be much of an inconvenience for real persons but which would trip up spammers/bots? Something like a captcha or an e-mail validation, maybe? There have been more than a hundred new accounts registered in the last two days, enough to clutter up the recent changes quite a bit, and all but a few of them were blocked as expected or confirmed spammer accounts. --[[User:Mwalimu|mwalimu]] ([[User talk:Mwalimu|talk]]) 16:40, 2 March 2015 (EST)

:We have always had a captcha (the math puzzle, which is custom for WikiFur, and usually works better than ReCAPTCHA), as well as other defenses against automated editing. However, over time, spammers tend to degrade these. I'll be looking at this once I've slept. Requiring an authenticated email address is an option, but it would prevent anonymous editors, which I'd hope to avoid if possible. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 19:50, 2 March 2015 (EST)

::Is there a way for an admin like me to see what IP addresses were used to create these accounts? If so, I could look through these for any patterns or ranges that could be dealt with using range blocks. I don't expect this would stop all of the spammer accounts, but it might allow us to take out a significant fraction of them. --[[User:Mwalimu|mwalimu]] ([[User talk:Mwalimu|talk]]) 11:43, 4 March 2015 (EST)

:::You now have access to [[Special:CheckUser]] which should provide you access to this information. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 13:35, 4 March 2015 (EST)

::::All right, I've been running CheckUser on confirmed spammers for about three days now, and have added a few range blocks . One thing I've discovered, however, is that blocking a spammer is not automatically blocking the IP address they used, and within those few days there are some IP addresses that have been repeat offenders. If it's supposed to block the IP, it's not working. Is that something that can be looked into? --[[User:Mwalimu|mwalimu]] ([[User talk:Mwalimu|talk]]) 13:11, 6 March 2015 (EST)

:::::Automatic blocks (used if the option to block their IP address is ticks) take action, by default, [[mw:Manual:$wgAutoblockExpiry|for a day]]. That may not be long enough. I will increase it to two weeks. Nowadays it should unblock the IP address if you unblock the person involved. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 13:29, 6 March 2015 (EST)

::::::A day might be long enough for the majority of vandals but it seems much too short for dealing with spammers. I'm using 1 year for the range blocks I've been applying; let me know if you think that's too long (or too short). IP blocks get reassigned, and I have to be especially conservative about blocking wider ranges below /24 (the absolute lowest I'll go is /16 and it might not allow me to go any lower). It's tempting to throw up a /24 block on every spammer IP but I probably won't go that far. As I told Equivamp below, we should be careful not to overblock IPs of potential legitimate users. --[[User:Mwalimu|mwalimu]] ([[User talk:Mwalimu|talk]]) 13:44, 6 March 2015 (EST)

::::When blocking spammers, could you please select 'Confirmed spammer' as the block reason? That greatly simplifies my task of figuring out which blocked users are spammers for whom I should run checkuser and potentially place an IP range block. Thanks. --[[User:Mwalimu|mwalimu]] ([[User talk:Mwalimu|talk]]) 14:09, 5 August 2015 (EDT)

===IP range blocking===

I certainly hope that starts to work. Certainly something needs to be done about [[Special:BlockList|this]] and [[Special:Log/delete|this]]; if it doesn't, what are some alternatives? This is cluttering the [[Special:RecentChanges|Recent Changes]] and, honestly, bringing the general productivity of the admins down--any time we devote to the wiki is spent blocking and deleting spam.

How does Wikipedia handle things like this? --[[User:Equivamp|Equivamp]] - [[User talk:Equivamp|talk]] 20:46, 4 March 2015 (EST)

:What I'm finding so far is that spammers use a lot of different IPs. There are some discernible blocks of IP addresses that can be range blocked, but range blocks will probably only catch half of them on a good day. I have to be careful not to block an overly broad range, as that would run the risk of blocking potential legitimate users. I'm also checkusering only the confirmed spammers, not expected spammers, because with the latter I have to assume there's a slight chance they're a legitimate user (it happens; I had one contact me on FA a couple of weeks ago). To your last question, I'm not sure; maybe GR know more, or you could ask over there. --[[User:Mwalimu|mwalimu]] ([[User talk:Mwalimu|talk]]) 13:11, 6 March 2015 (EST)

:Wikipedia has custom checks, lots of people watching for spammers, and makes heavy use of [[mw:Extension:AbuseFilter|AbuseFilter]] - unfortunately I am not privy to their exact filter settings - as well as the layers of protection which we already have, including most of the standard [[mw:Manual:Combating spam|spam combat techniques]]. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 13:36, 6 March 2015 (EST)

==Page Removal==
Please remove this page http://en.wikifur.com/wiki/Doxy please let me know what to do to prove i'm onta. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by [[User:Ontahb|Ontahb]] ([[User talk:Ontahb|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Ontahb|contribs]]) .

:As your email is authenticated and the one listed on FA, there is nothing else you need to do. I will note your request on the talk page attached to the article and proceed according to our [[WikiFur:Personal exclusion|personal exclusion policy]] unless there is an objection within the next day or so. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 12:18, 22 March 2015 (EDT)

== PNG/JPG thumb ==

Shared object "libicui18n.so.53" not found, required by "libglib-2.0.so.0"

[http://ru.wikifur.com/wiki/Cats_Don't_Dance Файлы] не получают миниатюры для новых файлов (старые миниатюры в кэше). [[User:Dokatamaru|'''SHREW''']] 06:51, 25 April 2015 (EDT)

:Thank you; I have added some symlinks for now and will rebuild the affected modules. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 18:27, 25 April 2015 (EDT)
:: See [http://ru.wikifur.com/wiki/Файл:MIB_S1E07_-_The_Symbiote_Syndrome.mkv_000049.297.png MIB_S1E07_-_The Symbiote_Syndrome.mkv_000049.297.png] [[User:Dokatamaru|'''SHREW''']] 20:26, 5 May 2015 (EDT)
:::Yeah, that's pretty weird. Don't know why. Maybe the .mkv in the middle? --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 21:28, 5 May 2015 (EDT)
:::: Нет, не из-за имени. Я сейчас подумал может с Интернетом было чтото плохое... Файл какойто битый был (хотя я не представяю как это могут делать программы. Ведь должно быть журналирование). Обновил файл, всё хорошо. [[User:Dokatamaru|'''SHREW''']] 21:40, 5 May 2015 (EDT)

== Ressurrect Mix ==

Bwahahaha! —The preceding unsigned comment was added by [[User:2605:6000:EA45:1A00:6481:45A6:465C:463C|2605:6000:EA45:1A00:6481:45A6:465C:463C]] ([[User talk:2605:6000:EA45:1A00:6481:45A6:465C:463C|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/2605:6000:EA45:1A00:6481:45A6:465C:463C|contribs]]) .

:That's nice, but you're not actually [[Special:Login|logged in]]. If you're having trouble, try using http: rather than https:. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 10:46, 3 May 2015 (EDT)

== Stub tags ==

If I am adding a stub template to an article, where should I put it? Should it go beneath the main text and above the references/external links, like I did at ''[[Guardian Angel]]'', or beneath all that, like at [[Alfa Fox]]? --[[User:Equivamp|Equivamp]] - [[User talk:Equivamp|talk]] 16:51, 10 May 2015 (EDT)
:I'd suggest below everything, at least if you're using that template, as the external links are still part of the article. We also have {{tl|Section-stub}}, which would go at the end of a section. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 16:53, 10 May 2015 (EDT)

== i have a question ==

I was wondering if my best friend could use the furries in her book? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by [[User:Swag girl69|Swag girl69]] ([[User talk:Swag girl69|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Swag girl69|contribs]]) .

:It's not quite clear what you mean by this - if you want to use a specific piece of artwork or furry character, you would have to contact its creator as they are the copyright-holder. If you want to talk about furries in general, I don't think anyone is going to stop your friend. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 19:04, 13 May 2015 (EDT)

== Even more flag icons please ==

Hi,

Yes, the annual "update the ConFuzzled entry" stage has come round again, and we're missing a few more country flags - specifically Bulgaria, Hong Kong and Latvia. Would it be possible to add them for the ConFuzzled 2015 article. Thanks :) [[User:Bezel|Bezel]] ([[User talk:Bezel|talk]]) 10:05, 20 May 2015 (EDT)

== Exclusion Request ==

Please exclude the [[Zen Tulku]] page. Request related to privacy and the accuracy of information included in the database. [[User:Zentulku|Zentulku]] ([[User talk:Zentulku|talk]]) 20:55, 11 June 2015 (EDT)

== thank you. http worked ==

Thank you for suggesting http. Logging in using http worked. (Trying to login with https still doesn't work). Sorry for not thanking you via IRC, but was away from computers for evening. --[[User:EarthFurst|EarthFurst]] ([[User talk:EarthFurst|talk]]) 02:17, 19 July 2015 (EDT)

== Incoming DM via Fur Affinity ==

From [[user:Fuzzlemuzzle|Fuzzlemuzzle]] in regard to [[Shredwolf]] and his rl name. If it's possible, I have no visible means or permission to do what he is asking for. Just FYI. - [[User:Spirou|Spirou]] ([[User talk:Spirou|talk]]) 02:41, 3 August 2015 (EDT)

==On Minor Edits==
Ah…I see. It's just that I've never gotten flak for doing that before. [[User:Tai 1|Tai 1]] ([[User talk:Tai 1|talk]]) 20:48, 14 August 2015 (EDT)

== Thank you ==

Coding for me is hard. XD —The preceding unsigned comment was added by [[User:LadyNightosphere|LadyNightosphere]] ([[User talk:LadyNightosphere|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/LadyNightosphere|contribs]]) .
:It's OK, we all had to learn it at one point. :-) --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 18:21, 23 September 2015 (EDT)

== Flag for Taiwan (Republic of China) ==

Can we get Taiwan's flag added to the flag template for [[Infurnity]]? Thanks!
The country code is TW [[User:Skippyfox|skippyfox]] ([[User talk:Skippyfox|talk]]) 12:44, 29 October 2015 (EDT)

User:Skippyfox

2015-09-15T18:17:23Z

Skippyfox: My profile page was way out of date.

==Contact Information==
* E-mail [mailto:where.is.skippy@gmail.com where.is.skippy@gmail.com]
* Twitter: [http://twitter.com/WhereIsSkippy WhereIsSkippy]
* Tumblr: [http://skippyfox.tumblr.com skippyfox]

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|{{User Anthrocon}}
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|{{User FurFright}}
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|{{User Further Confusion}}
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|{{User Megaplex}}
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|{{User Midwest FurFest}}
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|{{User Twitter|WhereIsSkippy}}
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|{{User LiveJournal name|skippyfox}}
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|{{User Second Life Name|Skippy Spectre}}
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</div>

==Events attended==
* [[Anthrocon]]: 2003-2014
* [[ConFuzzled]]: 2016 (planned)
* [[FurFright]]: 2005-2013
* [[Furry Connection North]]: 2009-2011, 2013
* [[Furry Weekend Atlanta]]: 2015-Present
* [[Furstivus]]: 2012
* [[Fur the 'More]]: 2013-Present
* [[Further Confusion]]: 2008, 2010
* [[Megaplex]]: 2004-Present
* [[Mephit FurMeet]]: 2014-2015
* [[Midwest FurFest]]: 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012
* [[RainFurrest]]: 2015 (planned)
* [[What The Fur]]: 2010

Talk:Science fiction

2015-02-06T15:28:06Z

Skippyfox:

Delete? Or expand? --{{UT|GreenReaper}} 22:30, 9 Sep 2005 (UTC)

:Expand. Although as every SF reader knows, defining science fiction is like bisecting fog. [[User:Lee M|Lee M]] 02:25, 26 Oct 2005 (UTC)

::Much like defining [[furry]], or even the [[furry fandom]]! --{{UT|GreenReaper}} 04:57, 26 Oct 2005 (UTC)

:::You beat me to it. Heck, most folks can decide if furry is more fantasy, more science-fiction, or none of the above... :) [[User:CarlFox|Carl Fox]] 06:54, 26 Oct 2005 (UTC)

:So it looks like there hasn't been much done to this article in 10 years. It would be great to see a list of science fiction furry stories/films/media [[User:Skippyfox|skippyfox]] ([[User talk:Skippyfox|talk]]) 10:28, 6 February 2015 (EST)

Megaplex

2014-08-14T03:33:37Z

Skippyfox: Added known fursuit parade counts - http://archives.megaplexcon.org/

{{Infobox convention
| name = Megaplex
| logo = [[File:Megaplex_Logo.jpg|200px]]
| caption = Megaplex logo
| subject = Furry
| location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[wikipedia:Florida|Florida]], [[wikipedia:United States|United States]]}}
| url = http://www.megaplexcon.org/
| status = ongoing
| first = 8-10 March 2002
| final =
| organizer = Pawpet Live Experiences, Inc. (PLEx)
| charity = The CARE Foundation [http://www.megaplexcon.org/charity]
| resources = {{con resources}}
}}
'''Megaplex''' is a furry [[convention]] first held in March 2002 as '''[[Pawpet]] Megaplex'''. The latest edition, [[Megaplex XIII]], was held 25-27 July, 2014 in [[Wikipedia:Orlando, Florida|Orlando]], [[Wikipedia:Florida|Florida]]. The convention's slogan is ''Florida Sun, Furry Fun''.

Megaplex's stated goal is to provide "a celebration of interactive arts and performance, with a primary focus on [[anthropomorphic]]s and fantasy".<ref>[http://www.megaplexcon.org/about About Megaplex] (22 September 2010)</ref> Programming has focused on [[fursuit]]ing, [[puppet]]ry, improvisation, and other types of performance.

Megaplex has featured musical performances by [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]], [http://www.42five.com/ 4:2:Five], [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]], [[Fox Amoore]] and [[Rhubarb the Bear]], stage performances including musicals [[Julie Bunny Must Die!]] and [[Fosgate: Ferret Loan Officer]], and out-of-fandom honored guests including [[Wikipedia:Trace Beaulieu|Trace Beaulieu]], [[Wikipedia:Paul Zaloom|Paul Zaloom]] and [[Wikipedia:Noel MacNeal|Noel MacNeal]].

A variety of factors<ref name="candidcomments">''[http://community.livejournal.com/megaplex/24878.html Some Candid Comments on Megaplex, from the Chair]'' - [[Carl Fox]], {{lj-comm|megaplex}} (24 December 2006)</ref><ref>''[http://community.livejournal.com/megaplex/35393.html Goodbye, 2007...Hello, 2008!]'' - [[Carl Fox]], {{lj-comm|megaplex}} (7 March 2007)</ref> has caused Megaplex's attendance to fluctuate over the years. The 2013 event had the highest attendance to date with 821 members.

'''Megaplex XIV''', to be held July 31-Aug 2, 2015 at the Marriott Orlando Airport hotel, will have the theme "Cops & Robbers." The Guests of Honor will be [[FableFire]] and [[FizzOtter]].

== History ==
{{Megaplex}}
'''Pawpet Megaplex''' came into being as a replacement for [[Furry Spring Break]], which was held in 2001. Furry Spring Break was unable to secure hotel space for a second convention in 2002, and folded. In its stead, Pawpet Live Experiences, Inc. was formed and on short notice held the first Pawpet Megaplex at the Ramada Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The convention supported the animal rescue C.A.R.E. Foundation, featuring a live animal presentation. The convention has continued to support the same charity each year.

The convention moved to the movie-themed Sheraton Studio City Resort for its second and third years, closer to [http://www.universalorlando.com/ Universal Studios Florida]. In 2003 the convention had its first [[guest of honor]], [[SueDeer|Susan Rankin]], and first of many musical guests, a capella group [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]]. In 2004 Megaplex officially dropped the "Pawpet" from the name. '''Megaplex 3''' was the first year to make heavy use of the convention theme ("[[Wikipedia:MP3|MP3]]", derived from the abbreviation of the convention name) with posters and hallway decor.

The convention upgraded to larger quarters at the Sheraton World Resort, right next door to the [http://www.seaworld.com/ SeaWorld Orlando] theme park, from 2005 to 2006, continuing to introduce new traditions such as a Saturday Night "Rocky Horror Picture Show" viewing complete with staff members as cast members.

Due to rising hotel costs in Orlando, Megaplex temporarily moved in 2007 and 2008 the Wyndham Jacksonville Riverfront in Jacksonville, Florida. In 2008 at '''Megaplex 7''', with its comic book theme, the convention fursuit mascot Pounce the Panther was introduced as Megapanther.

Returning to the Orlando area, Megaplex was held at the Worldgate Resort in Kissimmee, Florida from 2009 to 2012, a short distance from [[Wikipedia:Walt Disney World|Walt Disney World]]'s main gate. The convention was rescheduled from March to late July to achieve better costs and hotel rates, and to help space the event out from the growing [[Furry Weekend Atlanta|FWA]]. The con expanded its meeting space to include a larger Dealer's Den, an Artist Alley, and lounge area dubbed "The Lair."

In 2013 Megaplex returned to Orlando proper and expanded into larger meeting space at the Marriott Orlando Airport hotel. The convention has increased its focus on quality main events and immersive theming. As a gift the convention received a large "Megaplex" flashing sign to go along with the 1950s "Rocking the Hop" theme which was on display in the foyer; the staff started a tradition of unplugging the sign at the end of the con, at the completion of Closing Ceremonies.

== Innovations ==
Megaplex has introduced many ideas to augment the convention's programming and atmosphere:

* Pre-registered attendees can provide a personal avatar to appear on their convention badge.
* Megaplex was the first furry convention to introduce a convention fursuit mascot, Pounce the Panther, in 2008.
* Starting in 2012, Megaplex has created a commemorative poster celebrating each year's convention. One copy of the poster is offered for sale at the convention's charity auction.
* Collectible glassware is given to all attendees.<ref>https://twitter.com/TheDanteOxalis/status/441613535224008705 Twitter photo of a Megaplex mug found at a Goodwill store</ref>
* Megaplex offers high dollar member levels above supersponsors, Megasponsor and Gigasponsor. Both receive all the perks of a Supersponsor level, plus special unique gifts each year such as engraved pocketwatches.
* Game show concepts have been introduced such as "Fursuit Deal or Big Deal," partly mirroring ''[[Wikipedia:Deal or No Deal|Deal or No Deal]]'', with fursuiters instead of models.
* The convention's main events have been streamed live online since 2005.
* An exclusive hospitality lounge with hot meals is provided to sponsor and higher level attendees.
* The convention has donated "con badge number 1" for the following year in the charity auction since 2010. This badge number is usually reserved for convention chairman. The auctioning of badge number 1 raised over $300 for charity in 2010.
* Hall prizes called "Achievements" are awarded to attendees who accomplish them at any point during the convention. Most achievements are typically kept secret until the time they are rewarded.
* Megaplex archives all of its past con books, artwork, badge imagery, photos and videos on-line, available for all individuals to view on its web site.

== Staff and organization ==

Pawpet Live Experiences, Inc. (PLEx) is a class C for-profit corporation operating out of the State of Florida.<ref>''[http://www.sunbiz.org/scripts/cordet.exe?action=DETFIL&inq_doc_number=P02000002192&inq_came_from=NAMFWD&cor_web_names_seq_number=0000&names_name_ind=N&names_cor_number=&names_name_seq=&names_name_ind=&names_comp_name=PAWPET&names_filing_type= Pawpet Live Experiences]'' - Florida Department of State</ref>. PLEx, Inc. was incorporated in January 2002, a mere two months before putting on Pawpet Megaplex 1, and went the faster route of incorporating under the less stringent for-profit statutes. The Board of Directors runs the convention on a not-for-profit basis.

PLEx, Inc.'s current president is [[Yappy Slyfox|Randy "Yappy" Fox]], and the vice president is [[Kuddlepup|John "K.P." Cole]]. Together they currently share the role of [[convention chairman]].

As of 2014 the Board members are:

* [[Yappy Slyfox|Randy "Yappy" Fox]] - President, Registration Director
* [[Kuddlepup|John "K.P." Cole]] - Vice President, Hotel Liaison, Programming Director
* [[skippyfox|Zachary "skippyfox" Friedrich]] - Promotions Director
* [[Wolfpac|Kyle "Wolfpac" Bergeron]] - Security Director
* [[STiTcH|Matthew "STiTcH" Pence]] - A/V Director
* [[Shy Matsi|Carlton "Shy Matsi" Hurdle]] - Hospitality Director
* [[Erik "Hino" Johansen]] - I.T. Director

Other staff members include [[Blitz Wolfang]], [[Brejar HowlynStar]], [[Dingoroo]], [[Genesis Whitmore]], [[Inukaza]], [[Johnmutt]], [[Michel Mephit]], [[Mini Zee]], [[Rasvar|Jim "Rasvar" Mogle]], [[Sparky Fox]], [[Takala]], [[Urson]], and [[WildWolf|Wild Wolf]].

The convention actively recruits new staffers through open face-to-face meetings and on-line chats. A more comprehensive listing of Megaplex staff and their roles, including former staff members, is available on the convention's website<ref>[https://my.megaplexcon.org/staff Contact Us/Staff List], Megaplex official website</ref> and archives.<ref>[https://my.megaplexcon.org/history Megaplex History: Past Convention Archives]</ref>

== Statistics ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Title !! Dates !! Theme !! Venue !! Location !! Guests of Honor !! Guest Performers !! Attendance !! Parade count !! Charity Amount !! Notes
|-
| '''Pawpet Megaplex''' || 8-10 March 2002 || - || Ramada Resort and Convention Center || Orlando, FL || - || - || 126 || ? || ? || Replaced Furry Spring Break
|-
| '''Pawpet Megaplex 2''' || 21-23 March 2003 || Hollywood || Sheraton Studio City Resort || Orlando, FL || [[SueDeer|Susan Rankin]] || [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]] || 197 || ? || ? ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 3''' || 19-21 March 2004 || "[[Wikipedia:MP3|MP3]]" || Sheraton Studio City Resort || Orlando, FL || [[Wikipedia:Trace Beaulieu|Trace Beaulieu]] || [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]] || 357 || 23 || ? ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 4''' || 11-16 March 2005 || Road Trip || Sheraton World Resort || Orlando, FL || [[Wikipedia:John_Kennedy_(puppeteer)|John Kennedy]] || Orlando's Potpourri of Puppets || 387 || 32 || $2,210 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 5''' || 17-19 March 2006 || ...Teh Horror! || Sheraton World Resort || Orlando, FL || [[Brian Reynolds]] || 4:2:Five || 257 || 41 || $3,100.40 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 6''' || 2-4 March 2007 || Game Shows || Wyndham Jacksonville Riverfront || Jacksonville, FL || [[Mike Kazaleh]] || ? || 185 || 31 || $2,825 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 7''' || 28-30 March 2008 || Comic Books: Heroes & Villains || Wyndham Jacksonville Riverfront || Jacksonville, FL || [[Adam Wan]] || [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]] || 255 || 45 || $1,185 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 8''' || 24-26 July, 2009 || Toyland / Christmas in July || Radisson Worldgate Resort || Kissimmee, FL || [[BigBlueFox]] || [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]] || 425 || 80 || $1,500 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 9''' || 23-25 July, 2010 || Mad Science || Radisson Worldgate Resort || Kissimmee, FL || [[Wikipedia:Paul Zaloom|Paul Zaloom]] || [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]] || 410 || 81 || $2,928 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 10''' || 29-31 July, 2011 || Retro Arcade || Worldgate Resort || Kissimmee, FL || [[Chad Krueger]] || [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]] || 553 || 86 / 64 || $1,368 || Hotel name change
|-
| '''Megaplex XI''' || 27-29 July, 2012 || Steampunk: Turn Back The Gears || Worldgate Resort || Kissimmee, FL || [[Wikipedia:Noel MacNeal|Noel MacNeal]]; Ron Schneider aka "Dreamfinder" || Julie Bunny Must Die! || 625 || 142 / ? || $4,257 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex XII''' || 26-28 July, 2013 || Rocking At The Hop || Marriott Orlando Airport || Orlando, FL || [[Fox Amoore]], [[Tirrel]] || Fosgate: Ferret Loan Officer || 821 || 185 / 86 || $4,038 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex XIII''' || 25-27 July, 2014 || The Candy Factory || Marriott Orlando Airport || Orlando, FL || [[Mary Mouse]], [[TaniDaReal]] || [[Fox Amoore]], [[Rhubarb the Bear]], [[Husky In Denial]], [[Pepper Coyote]] || 1,281 || 320 / 76 || $10,696.98 ||
|}

== References ==

<references/>

== External links ==
* [http://my.megaplexcon.org/ Megaplex] official site
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/megaplex/ Megaplex] on [[Fur Affinity]]
* [http://www.facebook.com/MegaplexCon Megaplex: Furry Fun, Florida Sun] on [[Facebook]]
* [http://twitter.com/megaplex_con Megaplex] on [[Twitter]]
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/Megaplexcon Megaplex] on [[YouTube]]
* [http://community.livejournal.com/megaplex/ Megaplex] on [[LiveJournal]]
* {{con resources}}

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2014-08-13T19:36:59Z

Skippyfox: Updated information in summary for last & coming years

{{Infobox convention
| name = Megaplex
| logo = [[File:Megaplex_Logo.jpg|200px]]
| caption = Megaplex logo
| subject = Furry
| location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[wikipedia:Florida|Florida]], [[wikipedia:United States|United States]]}}
| url = http://www.megaplexcon.org/
| status = ongoing
| first = 8-10 March 2002
| final =
| organizer = Pawpet Live Experiences, Inc. (PLEx)
| charity = The CARE Foundation [http://www.megaplexcon.org/charity]
| resources = {{con resources}}
}}
'''Megaplex''' is a furry [[convention]] first held in March 2002 as '''[[Pawpet]] Megaplex'''. The latest edition, [[Megaplex XIII]], was held 25-27 July, 2014 in [[Wikipedia:Orlando, Florida|Orlando]], [[Wikipedia:Florida|Florida]]. The convention's slogan is ''Florida Sun, Furry Fun''.

Megaplex's stated goal is to provide "a celebration of interactive arts and performance, with a primary focus on [[anthropomorphic]]s and fantasy".<ref>[http://www.megaplexcon.org/about About Megaplex] (22 September 2010)</ref> Programming has focused on [[fursuit]]ing, [[puppet]]ry, improvisation, and other types of performance.

Megaplex has featured musical performances by [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]], [http://www.42five.com/ 4:2:Five], [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]], [[Fox Amoore]] and [[Rhubarb the Bear]], stage performances including musicals [[Julie Bunny Must Die!]] and [[Fosgate: Ferret Loan Officer]], and out-of-fandom honored guests including [[Wikipedia:Trace Beaulieu|Trace Beaulieu]], [[Wikipedia:Paul Zaloom|Paul Zaloom]] and [[Wikipedia:Noel MacNeal|Noel MacNeal]].

A variety of factors<ref name="candidcomments">''[http://community.livejournal.com/megaplex/24878.html Some Candid Comments on Megaplex, from the Chair]'' - [[Carl Fox]], {{lj-comm|megaplex}} (24 December 2006)</ref><ref>''[http://community.livejournal.com/megaplex/35393.html Goodbye, 2007...Hello, 2008!]'' - [[Carl Fox]], {{lj-comm|megaplex}} (7 March 2007)</ref> has caused Megaplex's attendance to fluctuate over the years. The 2013 event had the highest attendance to date with 821 members.

'''Megaplex XIV''', to be held July 31-Aug 2, 2015 at the Marriott Orlando Airport hotel, will have the theme "Cops & Robbers." The Guests of Honor will be [[FableFire]] and [[FizzOtter]].

== History ==
{{Megaplex}}
'''Pawpet Megaplex''' came into being as a replacement for [[Furry Spring Break]], which was held in 2001. Furry Spring Break was unable to secure hotel space for a second convention in 2002, and folded. In its stead, Pawpet Live Experiences, Inc. was formed and on short notice held the first Pawpet Megaplex at the Ramada Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The convention supported the animal rescue C.A.R.E. Foundation, featuring a live animal presentation. The convention has continued to support the same charity each year.

The convention moved to the movie-themed Sheraton Studio City Resort for its second and third years, closer to [http://www.universalorlando.com/ Universal Studios Florida]. In 2003 the convention had its first [[guest of honor]], [[SueDeer|Susan Rankin]], and first of many musical guests, a capella group [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]]. In 2004 Megaplex officially dropped the "Pawpet" from the name. '''Megaplex 3''' was the first year to make heavy use of the convention theme ("[[Wikipedia:MP3|MP3]]", derived from the abbreviation of the convention name) with posters and hallway decor.

The convention upgraded to larger quarters at the Sheraton World Resort, right next door to the [http://www.seaworld.com/ SeaWorld Orlando] theme park, from 2005 to 2006, continuing to introduce new traditions such as a Saturday Night "Rocky Horror Picture Show" viewing complete with staff members as cast members.

Due to rising hotel costs in Orlando, Megaplex temporarily moved in 2007 and 2008 the Wyndham Jacksonville Riverfront in Jacksonville, Florida. In 2008 at '''Megaplex 7''', with its comic book theme, the convention fursuit mascot Pounce the Panther was introduced as Megapanther.

Returning to the Orlando area, Megaplex was held at the Worldgate Resort in Kissimmee, Florida from 2009 to 2012, a short distance from [[Wikipedia:Walt Disney World|Walt Disney World]]'s main gate. The convention was rescheduled from March to late July to achieve better costs and hotel rates, and to help space the event out from the growing [[Furry Weekend Atlanta|FWA]]. The con expanded its meeting space to include a larger Dealer's Den, an Artist Alley, and lounge area dubbed "The Lair."

In 2013 Megaplex returned to Orlando proper and expanded into larger meeting space at the Marriott Orlando Airport hotel. The convention has increased its focus on quality main events and immersive theming. As a gift the convention received a large "Megaplex" flashing sign to go along with the 1950s "Rocking the Hop" theme which was on display in the foyer; the staff started a tradition of unplugging the sign at the end of the con, at the completion of Closing Ceremonies.

== Innovations ==
Megaplex has introduced many ideas to augment the convention's programming and atmosphere:

* Pre-registered attendees can provide a personal avatar to appear on their convention badge.
* Megaplex was the first furry convention to introduce a convention fursuit mascot, Pounce the Panther, in 2008.
* Starting in 2012, Megaplex has created a commemorative poster celebrating each year's convention. One copy of the poster is offered for sale at the convention's charity auction.
* Collectible glassware is given to all attendees.<ref>https://twitter.com/TheDanteOxalis/status/441613535224008705 Twitter photo of a Megaplex mug found at a Goodwill store</ref>
* Megaplex offers high dollar member levels above supersponsors, Megasponsor and Gigasponsor. Both receive all the perks of a Supersponsor level, plus special unique gifts each year such as engraved pocketwatches.
* Game show concepts have been introduced such as "Fursuit Deal or Big Deal," partly mirroring ''[[Wikipedia:Deal or No Deal|Deal or No Deal]]'', with fursuiters instead of models.
* The convention's main events have been streamed live online since 2005.
* An exclusive hospitality lounge with hot meals is provided to sponsor and higher level attendees.
* The convention has donated "con badge number 1" for the following year in the charity auction since 2010. This badge number is usually reserved for convention chairman. The auctioning of badge number 1 raised over $300 for charity in 2010.
* Hall prizes called "Achievements" are awarded to attendees who accomplish them at any point during the convention. Most achievements are typically kept secret until the time they are rewarded.
* Megaplex archives all of its past con books, artwork, badge imagery, photos and videos on-line, available for all individuals to view on its web site.

== Staff and organization ==

Pawpet Live Experiences, Inc. (PLEx) is a class C for-profit corporation operating out of the State of Florida.<ref>''[http://www.sunbiz.org/scripts/cordet.exe?action=DETFIL&inq_doc_number=P02000002192&inq_came_from=NAMFWD&cor_web_names_seq_number=0000&names_name_ind=N&names_cor_number=&names_name_seq=&names_name_ind=&names_comp_name=PAWPET&names_filing_type= Pawpet Live Experiences]'' - Florida Department of State</ref>. PLEx, Inc. was incorporated in January 2002, a mere two months before putting on Pawpet Megaplex 1, and went the faster route of incorporating under the less stringent for-profit statutes. The Board of Directors runs the convention on a not-for-profit basis.

PLEx, Inc.'s current president is [[Yappy Slyfox|Randy "Yappy" Fox]], and the vice president is [[Kuddlepup|John "K.P." Cole]]. Together they currently share the role of [[convention chairman]].

As of 2014 the Board members are:

* [[Yappy Slyfox|Randy "Yappy" Fox]] - President, Registration Director
* [[Kuddlepup|John "K.P." Cole]] - Vice President, Hotel Liaison, Programming Director
* [[skippyfox|Zachary "skippyfox" Friedrich]] - Promotions Director
* [[Wolfpac|Kyle "Wolfpac" Bergeron]] - Security Director
* [[STiTcH|Matthew "STiTcH" Pence]] - A/V Director
* [[Shy Matsi|Carlton "Shy Matsi" Hurdle]] - Hospitality Director
* [[Erik "Hino" Johansen]] - I.T. Director

Other staff members include [[Blitz Wolfang]], [[Brejar HowlynStar]], [[Dingoroo]], [[Genesis Whitmore]], [[Inukaza]], [[Johnmutt]], [[Michel Mephit]], [[Mini Zee]], [[Rasvar|Jim "Rasvar" Mogle]], [[Sparky Fox]], [[Takala]], [[Urson]], and [[WildWolf|Wild Wolf]].

The convention actively recruits new staffers through open face-to-face meetings and on-line chats. A more comprehensive listing of Megaplex staff and their roles, including former staff members, is available on the convention's website<ref>[https://my.megaplexcon.org/staff Contact Us/Staff List], Megaplex official website</ref> and archives.<ref>[https://my.megaplexcon.org/history Megaplex History: Past Convention Archives]</ref>

== Statistics ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Title !! Dates !! Theme !! Venue !! Location !! Guests of Honor !! Guest Performers !! Attendance !! Parade count !! Charity Amount !! Notes
|-
| '''Pawpet Megaplex''' || 8-10 March 2002 || - || Ramada Resort and Convention Center || Orlando, FL || - || - || 126 || ? || ? || Replaced Furry Spring Break
|-
| '''Pawpet Megaplex 2''' || 21-23 March 2003 || Hollywood || Sheraton Studio City Resort || Orlando, FL || [[SueDeer|Susan Rankin]] || [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]] || 197 || ? || ? ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 3''' || 19-21 March 2004 || "[[Wikipedia:MP3|MP3]]" || Sheraton Studio City Resort || Orlando, FL || [[Wikipedia:Trace Beaulieu|Trace Beaulieu]] || [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]] || 357 || 23 || ? ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 4''' || 11-16 March 2005 || Road Trip || Sheraton World Resort || Orlando, FL || [[Wikipedia:John_Kennedy_(puppeteer)|John Kennedy]] || Orlando's Potpourri of Puppets || 387 || ? || $2,210 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 5''' || 17-19 March 2006 || ...Teh Horror! || Sheraton World Resort || Orlando, FL || [[Brian Reynolds]] || 4:2:Five || 257 || ? || $3,100.40 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 6''' || 2-4 March 2007 || Game Shows || Wyndham Jacksonville Riverfront || Jacksonville, FL || [[Mike Kazaleh]] || ? || 185 || 27 || $2,825 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 7''' || 28-30 March 2008 || Comic Books: Heroes & Villains || Wyndham Jacksonville Riverfront || Jacksonville, FL || [[Adam Wan]] || [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]] || 255 || 45 || $1,185 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 8''' || 24-26 July, 2009 || Toyland / Christmas in July || Radisson Worldgate Resort || Kissimmee, FL || [[BigBlueFox]] || [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]] || 425 || ? || $1,500 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 9''' || 23-25 July, 2010 || Mad Science || Radisson Worldgate Resort || Kissimmee, FL || [[Wikipedia:Paul Zaloom|Paul Zaloom]] || [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]] || 410 || 81 || $2,928 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 10''' || 29-31 July, 2011 || Retro Arcade || Worldgate Resort || Kissimmee, FL || [[Chad Krueger]] || [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]] || 553 || 86 / 64 || $1,368 || Hotel name change
|-
| '''Megaplex XI''' || 27-29 July, 2012 || Steampunk: Turn Back The Gears || Worldgate Resort || Kissimmee, FL || [[Wikipedia:Noel MacNeal|Noel MacNeal]]; Ron Schneider aka "Dreamfinder" || Julie Bunny Must Die! || 625 || 142 / ? || $4,257 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex XII''' || 26-28 July, 2013 || Rocking At The Hop || Marriott Orlando Airport || Orlando, FL || [[Fox Amoore]], [[Tirrel]] || Fosgate: Ferret Loan Officer || 821 || 185 / 86 || $4,038 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex XIII''' || 25-27 July, 2014 || The Candy Factory || Marriott Orlando Airport || Orlando, FL || [[Mary Mouse]], [[TaniDaReal]] || [[Fox Amoore]], [[Rhubarb the Bear]], [[Husky In Denial]], [[Pepper Coyote]] || 1,281 || 320 / 76 || $10,696.98 ||
|}

== References ==

<references/>

== External links ==
* [http://my.megaplexcon.org/ Megaplex] official site
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/megaplex/ Megaplex] on [[Fur Affinity]]
* [http://www.facebook.com/MegaplexCon Megaplex: Furry Fun, Florida Sun] on [[Facebook]]
* [http://twitter.com/megaplex_con Megaplex] on [[Twitter]]
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/Megaplexcon Megaplex] on [[YouTube]]
* [http://community.livejournal.com/megaplex/ Megaplex] on [[LiveJournal]]
* {{con resources}}

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[[Category:Florida]]
[[Category:2002 births]]
{{featured article}}

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2014-08-06T03:40:40Z

Skippyfox: 2014 performing guests - see https://megaplexcon.org/node/396

{{Infobox convention
| name = Megaplex
| logo = [[File:Megaplex_Logo.jpg|200px]]
| caption = Megaplex logo
| subject = Furry
| location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[wikipedia:Florida|Florida]], [[wikipedia:United States|United States]]}}
| url = http://www.megaplexcon.org/
| status = ongoing
| first = 8-10 March 2002
| final =
| organizer = Pawpet Live Experiences, Inc. (PLEx)
| charity = The CARE Foundation [http://www.megaplexcon.org/charity]
| resources = {{con resources}}
}}
'''Megaplex''' is a furry [[convention]] first held in March 2002 as '''[[Pawpet]] Megaplex'''. The latest edition, [[Megaplex XII]], was held 26-28 July, 2013 in [[Wikipedia:Orlando, Florida|Orlando]], [[Wikipedia:Florida|Florida]]. The convention's slogan is ''Florida Sun, Furry Fun''.

Megaplex's stated goal is to provide "a celebration of interactive arts and performance, with a primary focus on [[anthropomorphic]]s and fantasy".<ref>[http://www.megaplexcon.org/about About Megaplex] (22 September 2010)</ref> Programming has focused on [[fursuit]]ing, [[puppet]]ry, improvisation, and other types of performance.

Megaplex has featured musical performances by [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]], [http://www.42five.com/ 4:2:Five], [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]], [[Fox Amoore]] and [[Rhubarb the Bear]], stage performances including musicals [[Julie Bunny Must Die!]] and [[Fosgate: Ferret Loan Officer]], and out-of-fandom honored guests including [[Wikipedia:Trace Beaulieu|Trace Beaulieu]], [[Wikipedia:Paul Zaloom|Paul Zaloom]] and [[Wikipedia:Noel MacNeal|Noel MacNeal]].

A variety of factors<ref name="candidcomments">''[http://community.livejournal.com/megaplex/24878.html Some Candid Comments on Megaplex, from the Chair]'' - [[Carl Fox]], {{lj-comm|megaplex}} (24 December 2006)</ref><ref>''[http://community.livejournal.com/megaplex/35393.html Goodbye, 2007...Hello, 2008!]'' - [[Carl Fox]], {{lj-comm|megaplex}} (7 March 2007)</ref> has caused Megaplex's attendance to fluctuate over the years. The 2013 event had the highest attendance to date with 821 members.

'''Megaplex XIII''', to be held July 25-27, 2014 at the Marriott Orlando Airport hotel, will have the theme "The Candy Factory." The Guests of Honor will be [[Mary Mouse]] and [[TaniDaReal]].

== History ==
{{Megaplex}}
'''Pawpet Megaplex''' came into being as a replacement for [[Furry Spring Break]], which was held in 2001. Furry Spring Break was unable to secure hotel space for a second convention in 2002, and folded. In its stead, Pawpet Live Experiences, Inc. was formed and on short notice held the first Pawpet Megaplex at the Ramada Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The convention supported the animal rescue C.A.R.E. Foundation, featuring a live animal presentation. The convention has continued to support the same charity each year.

The convention moved to the movie-themed Sheraton Studio City Resort for its second and third years, closer to [http://www.universalorlando.com/ Universal Studios Florida]. In 2003 the convention had its first [[guest of honor]], [[SueDeer|Susan Rankin]], and first of many musical guests, a capella group [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]]. In 2004 Megaplex officially dropped the "Pawpet" from the name. '''Megaplex 3''' was the first year to make heavy use of the convention theme ("[[Wikipedia:MP3|MP3]]", derived from the abbreviation of the convention name) with posters and hallway decor.

The convention upgraded to larger quarters at the Sheraton World Resort, right next door to the [http://www.seaworld.com/ SeaWorld Orlando] theme park, from 2005 to 2006, continuing to introduce new traditions such as a Saturday Night "Rocky Horror Picture Show" viewing complete with staff members as cast members.

Due to rising hotel costs in Orlando, Megaplex temporarily moved in 2007 and 2008 the Wyndham Jacksonville Riverfront in Jacksonville, Florida. In 2008 at '''Megaplex 7''', with its comic book theme, the convention fursuit mascot Pounce the Panther was introduced as Megapanther.

Returning to the Orlando area, Megaplex was held at the Worldgate Resort in Kissimmee, Florida from 2009 to 2012, a short distance from [[Wikipedia:Walt Disney World|Walt Disney World]]'s main gate. The convention was rescheduled from March to late July to achieve better costs and hotel rates, and to help space the event out from the growing [[Furry Weekend Atlanta|FWA]]. The con expanded its meeting space to include a larger Dealer's Den, an Artist Alley, and lounge area dubbed "The Lair."

In 2013 Megaplex returned to Orlando proper and expanded into larger meeting space at the Marriott Orlando Airport hotel. The convention has increased its focus on quality main events and immersive theming. As a gift the convention received a large "Megaplex" flashing sign to go along with the 1950s "Rocking the Hop" theme which was on display in the foyer; the staff started a tradition of unplugging the sign at the end of the con, at the completion of Closing Ceremonies.

== Innovations ==
Megaplex has introduced many ideas to augment the convention's programming and atmosphere:

* Pre-registered attendees can provide a personal avatar to appear on their convention badge.
* Megaplex was the first furry convention to introduce a convention fursuit mascot, Pounce the Panther, in 2008.
* Starting in 2012, Megaplex has created a commemorative poster celebrating each year's convention. One copy of the poster is offered for sale at the convention's charity auction.
* Collectible glassware is given to all attendees.<ref>https://twitter.com/TheDanteOxalis/status/441613535224008705 Twitter photo of a Megaplex mug found at a Goodwill store</ref>
* Megaplex offers high dollar member levels above supersponsors, Megasponsor and Gigasponsor. Both receive all the perks of a Supersponsor level, plus special unique gifts each year such as engraved pocketwatches.
* Game show concepts have been introduced such as "Fursuit Deal or Big Deal," partly mirroring ''[[Wikipedia:Deal or No Deal|Deal or No Deal]]'', with fursuiters instead of models.
* The convention's main events have been streamed live online since 2005.
* An exclusive hospitality lounge with hot meals is provided to sponsor and higher level attendees.
* The convention has donated "con badge number 1" for the following year in the charity auction since 2010. This badge number is usually reserved for convention chairman. The auctioning of badge number 1 raised over $300 for charity in 2010.
* Hall prizes called "Achievements" are awarded to attendees who accomplish them at any point during the convention. Most achievements are typically kept secret until the time they are rewarded.
* Megaplex archives all of its past con books, artwork, badge imagery, photos and videos on-line, available for all individuals to view on its web site.

== Staff and organization ==

Pawpet Live Experiences, Inc. (PLEx) is a class C for-profit corporation operating out of the State of Florida.<ref>''[http://www.sunbiz.org/scripts/cordet.exe?action=DETFIL&inq_doc_number=P02000002192&inq_came_from=NAMFWD&cor_web_names_seq_number=0000&names_name_ind=N&names_cor_number=&names_name_seq=&names_name_ind=&names_comp_name=PAWPET&names_filing_type= Pawpet Live Experiences]'' - Florida Department of State</ref>. PLEx, Inc. was incorporated in January 2002, a mere two months before putting on Pawpet Megaplex 1, and went the faster route of incorporating under the less stringent for-profit statutes. The Board of Directors runs the convention on a not-for-profit basis.

PLEx, Inc.'s current president is [[Yappy Slyfox|Randy "Yappy" Fox]], and the vice president is [[Kuddlepup|John "K.P." Cole]]. Together they currently share the role of [[convention chairman]].

As of 2014 the Board members are:

* [[Yappy Slyfox|Randy "Yappy" Fox]] - President, Registration Director
* [[Kuddlepup|John "K.P." Cole]] - Vice President, Hotel Liaison, Programming Director
* [[skippyfox|Zachary "skippyfox" Friedrich]] - Promotions Director
* [[Wolfpac|Kyle "Wolfpac" Bergeron]] - Security Director
* [[STiTcH|Matthew "STiTcH" Pence]] - A/V Director
* [[Shy Matsi|Carlton "Shy Matsi" Hurdle]] - Hospitality Director
* [[Erik "Hino" Johansen]] - I.T. Director

Other staff members include [[Blitz Wolfang]], [[Brejar HowlynStar]], [[Dingoroo]], [[Genesis Whitmore]], [[Inukaza]], [[Johnmutt]], [[Michel Mephit]], [[Mini Zee]], [[Rasvar|Jim "Rasvar" Mogle]], [[Sparky Fox]], [[Takala]], [[Urson]], and [[WildWolf|Wild Wolf]].

The convention actively recruits new staffers through open face-to-face meetings and on-line chats. A more comprehensive listing of Megaplex staff and their roles, including former staff members, is available on the convention's website<ref>[https://my.megaplexcon.org/staff Contact Us/Staff List], Megaplex official website</ref> and archives.<ref>[https://my.megaplexcon.org/history Megaplex History: Past Convention Archives]</ref>

== Statistics ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Title !! Dates !! Theme !! Venue !! Location !! Guests of Honor !! Guest Performers !! Attendance !! Parade count !! Charity Amount !! Notes
|-
| '''Pawpet Megaplex''' || 8-10 March 2002 || - || Ramada Resort and Convention Center || Orlando, FL || - || - || 126 || ? || ? || Replaced Furry Spring Break
|-
| '''Pawpet Megaplex 2''' || 21-23 March 2003 || Hollywood || Sheraton Studio City Resort || Orlando, FL || [[SueDeer|Susan Rankin]] || [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]] || 197 || ? || ? ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 3''' || 19-21 March 2004 || "[[Wikipedia:MP3|MP3]]" || Sheraton Studio City Resort || Orlando, FL || [[Wikipedia:Trace Beaulieu|Trace Beaulieu]] || [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]] || 357 || 23 || ? ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 4''' || 11-16 March 2005 || Road Trip || Sheraton World Resort || Orlando, FL || [[Wikipedia:John_Kennedy_(puppeteer)|John Kennedy]] || Orlando's Potpourri of Puppets || 387 || ? || $2,210 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 5''' || 17-19 March 2006 || ...Teh Horror! || Sheraton World Resort || Orlando, FL || [[Brian Reynolds]] || 4:2:Five || 257 || ? || $3,100.40 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 6''' || 2-4 March 2007 || Game Shows || Wyndham Jacksonville Riverfront || Jacksonville, FL || [[Mike Kazaleh]] || ? || 185 || 27 || $2,825 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 7''' || 28-30 March 2008 || Comic Books: Heroes & Villains || Wyndham Jacksonville Riverfront || Jacksonville, FL || [[Adam Wan]] || [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]] || 255 || 45 || $1,185 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 8''' || 24-26 July, 2009 || Toyland / Christmas in July || Radisson Worldgate Resort || Kissimmee, FL || [[BigBlueFox]] || [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]] || 425 || ? || $1,500 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 9''' || 23-25 July, 2010 || Mad Science || Radisson Worldgate Resort || Kissimmee, FL || [[Wikipedia:Paul Zaloom|Paul Zaloom]] || [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]] || 410 || 81 || $2,928 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 10''' || 29-31 July, 2011 || Retro Arcade || Worldgate Resort || Kissimmee, FL || [[Chad Krueger]] || [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]] || 553 || 86 / 64 || $1,368 || Hotel name change
|-
| '''Megaplex XI''' || 27-29 July, 2012 || Steampunk: Turn Back The Gears || Worldgate Resort || Kissimmee, FL || [[Wikipedia:Noel MacNeal|Noel MacNeal]]; Ron Schneider aka "Dreamfinder" || Julie Bunny Must Die! || 625 || 142 / ? || $4,257 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex XII''' || 26-28 July, 2013 || Rocking At The Hop || Marriott Orlando Airport || Orlando, FL || [[Fox Amoore]], [[Tirrel]] || Fosgate: Ferret Loan Officer || 821 || 185 / 86 || $4,038 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex XIII''' || 25-27 July, 2014 || The Candy Factory || Marriott Orlando Airport || Orlando, FL || [[Mary Mouse]], [[TaniDaReal]] || [[Fox Amoore]], [[Rhubarb the Bear]], [[Husky In Denial]], [[Pepper Coyote]] || 1,281 || 320 / 76 || $10,696.98 ||
|}

== References ==

<references/>

== External links ==
* [http://my.megaplexcon.org/ Megaplex] official site
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/megaplex/ Megaplex] on [[Fur Affinity]]
* [http://www.facebook.com/MegaplexCon Megaplex: Furry Fun, Florida Sun] on [[Facebook]]
* [http://twitter.com/megaplex_con Megaplex] on [[Twitter]]
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/Megaplexcon Megaplex] on [[YouTube]]
* [http://community.livejournal.com/megaplex/ Megaplex] on [[LiveJournal]]
* {{con resources}}

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[[Category:2002 births]]
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2014-07-09T06:23:07Z

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2014-07-08T23:06:52Z

Skippyfox:

Megaplex

2014-04-18T20:32:38Z

Skippyfox: /* History */ minor sentence structure

{{Infobox convention
| name = Megaplex
| logo = [[File:Megaplex_Logo.jpg|200px]]
| caption = Megaplex logo
| subject = Furry
| location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[wikipedia:Florida|Florida]], [[wikipedia:United States|United States]]}}
| url = http://www.megaplexcon.org/
| status = ongoing
| first = 8-10 March 2002
| final =
| organizer = Pawpet Live Experiences, Inc. (PLEx)
| charity = The CARE Foundation [http://www.megaplexcon.org/charity]
| resources = {{con resources}}
}}
'''Megaplex''' is a furry [[convention]] first held in March 2002 as '''[[Pawpet]] Megaplex'''. The latest edition, [[Megaplex XII]], was held 26-28 July, 2013 in [[Wikipedia:Orlando, Florida|Orlando]], [[Wikipedia:Florida|Florida]]. The convention's slogan is ''Florida Sun, Furry Fun''.

Megaplex's stated goal is to provide "a celebration of interactive arts and performance, with a primary focus on [[anthropomorphic]]s and fantasy".<ref>[http://www.megaplexcon.org/about About Megaplex] (22 September 2010)</ref> Programming has focused on [[fursuit]]ing, [[puppet]]ry, improvisation, and other types of performance.

Megaplex has featured musical performances by [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]], [http://www.42five.com/ 4:2:Five], [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]], [[Fox Amoore]] and [[Rhubarb the Bear]], stage performances including musicals [[Julie Bunny Must Die!]] and [[Fosgate: Ferret Loan Officer]], and out-of-fandom honored guests including [[Wikipedia:Trace Beaulieu|Trace Beaulieu]], [[Wikipedia:Paul Zaloom|Paul Zaloom]] and [[Wikipedia:Noel MacNeal|Noel MacNeal]].

A variety of factors<ref name="candidcomments">''[http://community.livejournal.com/megaplex/24878.html Some Candid Comments on Megaplex, from the Chair]'' - [[Carl Fox]], {{lj-comm|megaplex}} (24 December 2006)</ref><ref>''[http://community.livejournal.com/megaplex/35393.html Goodbye, 2007...Hello, 2008!]'' - [[Carl Fox]], {{lj-comm|megaplex}} (7 March 2007)</ref> has caused Megaplex's attendance to fluctuate over the years. The 2013 event had the highest attendance to date with 821 members.

'''Megaplex XIII''', to be held July 25-27, 2014 at the Marriott Orlando Airport hotel, will have the theme "The Candy Factory." The Guests of Honor will be [[Mary Mouse]] and [[TaniDaReal]].

== History ==
{{Megaplex}}
'''Pawpet Megaplex''' came into being as a replacement for [[Furry Spring Break]], which was held in 2001. Furry Spring Break was unable to secure hotel space for a second convention in 2002, and folded. In its stead, Pawpet Live Experiences, Inc. was formed and on short notice held the first Pawpet Megaplex at the Ramada Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The convention supported the animal rescue C.A.R.E. Foundation, featuring a live animal presentation. The convention has continued to support the same charity each year.

The convention moved to the movie-themed Sheraton Studio City Resort for its second and third years, closer to [http://www.universalorlando.com/ Universal Studios Florida]. In 2003 the convention had its first [[guest of honor]], [[SueDeer|Susan Rankin]], and first of many musical guests, a capella group [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]]. In 2004 Megaplex officially dropped the "Pawpet" from the name. '''Megaplex 3''' was the first year to make heavy use of the convention theme ("[[Wikipedia:MP3|MP3]]", derived from the abbreviation of the convention name) with posters and hallway decor.

The convention upgraded to larger quarters at the Sheraton World Resort, right next door to the [http://www.seaworld.com/ SeaWorld Orlando] theme park, from 2005 to 2006, continuing to introduce new traditions such as a Saturday Night "Rocky Horror Picture Show" viewing complete with staff members as cast members.

Due to rising hotel costs in Orlando, Megaplex temporarily moved in 2007 and 2008 the Wyndham Jacksonville Riverfront in Jacksonville, Florida. In 2008 at '''Megaplex 7''', with its comic book theme, the convention fursuit mascot Pounce the Panther was introduced as Megapanther.

Returning to the Orlando area, Megaplex was held at the Worldgate Resort in Kissimmee, Florida from 2009 to 2012, a short distance from [[Wikipedia:Walt Disney World|Walt Disney World]]'s main gate. The convention was rescheduled from March to late July to achieve better costs and hotel rates, and to help space the event out from the growing [[Furry Weekend Atlanta|FWA]]. The con expanded its meeting space to include a larger Dealer's Den, an Artist Alley, and lounge area dubbed "The Lair."

In 2013 Megaplex returned to Orlando proper and expanded into larger meeting space at the Marriott Orlando Airport hotel. The convention has increased its focus on quality main events and immersive theming. As a gift the convention received a large "Megaplex" flashing sign to go along with the 1950s "Rocking the Hop" theme which was on display in the foyer; the staff started a tradition of unplugging the sign at the end of the con, at the completion of Closing Ceremonies.

== Innovations ==
Megaplex has introduced many ideas to augment the convention's programming and atmosphere:

* Pre-registered attendees can provide a personal avatar to appear on their convention badge.
* Megaplex was the first furry convention to introduce a convention fursuit mascot, Pounce the Panther, in 2008.
* Starting in 2012, Megaplex has created a commemorative poster celebrating each year's convention. One copy of the poster is offered for sale at the convention's charity auction.
* Collectible glassware is given to all attendees.<ref>https://twitter.com/TheDanteOxalis/status/441613535224008705 Twitter photo of a Megaplex mug found at a Goodwill store</ref>
* Megaplex offers high dollar member levels above supersponsors, Megasponsor and Gigasponsor. Both receive all the perks of a Supersponsor level, plus special unique gifts each year such as engraved pocketwatches.
* Game show concepts have been introduced such as "Fursuit Deal or Big Deal," partly mirroring ''[[Wikipedia:Deal or No Deal|Deal or No Deal]]'', with fursuiters instead of models.
* The convention's main events have been streamed live online since 2005.
* An exclusive hospitality lounge with hot meals is provided to sponsor and higher level attendees.
* The convention has donated "con badge number 1" for the following year in the charity auction since 2010. This badge number is usually reserved for convention chairman. The auctioning of badge number 1 raised over $300 for charity in 2010.
* Hall prizes called "Achievements" are awarded to attendees who accomplish them at any point during the convention. Most achievements are typically kept secret until the time they are rewarded.
* Megaplex archives all of its past con books, artwork, badge imagery, photos and videos on-line, available for all individuals to view on its web site.

== Staff and organization ==

Pawpet Live Experiences, Inc. (PLEx) is a class C for-profit corporation operating out of the State of Florida.<ref>''[http://www.sunbiz.org/scripts/cordet.exe?action=DETFIL&inq_doc_number=P02000002192&inq_came_from=NAMFWD&cor_web_names_seq_number=0000&names_name_ind=N&names_cor_number=&names_name_seq=&names_name_ind=&names_comp_name=PAWPET&names_filing_type= Pawpet Live Experiences]'' - Florida Department of State</ref>. PLEx, Inc. was incorporated in January 2002, a mere two months before putting on Pawpet Megaplex 1, and went the faster route of incorporating under the less stringent for-profit statutes. The Board of Directors runs the convention on a not-for-profit basis.

PLEx, Inc.'s current president is [[Yappy Slyfox|Randy "Yappy" Fox]], and the vice president is [[Kuddlepup|John "K.P." Cole]]. Together they currently share the role of [[convention chairman]].

As of 2014 the Board members are:

* [[Yappy Slyfox|Randy "Yappy" Fox]] - President, Registration Director
* [[Kuddlepup|John "K.P." Cole]] - Vice President, Hotel Liaison, Programming Director
* [[skippyfox|Zachary "skippyfox" Friedrich]] - Promotions Director
* [[Wolfpac|Kyle "Wolfpac" Bergeron]] - Security Director
* [[STiTcH|Matthew "STiTcH" Pence]] - A/V Director
* [[Shy Matsi|Carlton "Shy Matsi" Hurdle]] - Hospitality Director
* [[Erik "Hino" Johansen]] - I.T. Director

Other staff members include [[Blitz Wolfang]], [[Brejar HowlynStar]], [[Dingoroo]], [[Genesis Whitmore]], [[Inukaza]], [[Johnmutt]], [[Michel Mephit]], [[Mini Zee]], [[Rasvar|Jim "Rasvar" Mogle]], [[Sparky Fox]], [[Takala]], [[Urson]], and [[WildWolf|Wild Wolf]].

The convention actively recruits new staffers through open face-to-face meetings and on-line chats. A more comprehensive listing of Megaplex staff and their roles, including former staff members, is available on the convention's website<ref>[https://my.megaplexcon.org/staff Contact Us/Staff List], Megaplex official website</ref> and archives.<ref>[https://my.megaplexcon.org/history Megaplex History: Past Convention Archives]</ref>

== Statistics ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Title !! Dates !! Theme !! Venue !! Location !! Guests of Honor !! Guest Performers !! Attendance !! Parade count !! Charity Amount !! Notes
|-
| '''Pawpet Megaplex''' || 8-10 March 2002 || - || Ramada Resort and Convention Center || Orlando, FL || - || - || 126 || ? || ? || Replaced Furry Spring Break
|-
| '''Pawpet Megaplex 2''' || 21-23 March 2003 || Hollywood || Sheraton Studio City Resort || Orlando, FL || [[SueDeer|Susan Rankin]] || [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]] || 197 || ? || ? ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 3''' || 19-21 March 2004 || "[[Wikipedia:MP3|MP3]]" || Sheraton Studio City Resort || Orlando, FL || [[Wikipedia:Trace Beaulieu|Trace Beaulieu]] || [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]] || 357 || 23 || ? ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 4''' || 11-16 March 2005 || Road Trip || Sheraton World Resort || Orlando, FL || [[Wikipedia:John_Kennedy_(puppeteer)|John Kennedy]] || Orlando's Potpourri of Puppets || 387 || ? || $2,210 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 5''' || 17-19 March 2006 || ...Teh Horror! || Sheraton World Resort || Orlando, FL || [[Brian Reynolds]] || 4:2:Five || 257 || ? || $3,100.40 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 6''' || 2-4 March 2007 || Game Shows || Wyndham Jacksonville Riverfront || Jacksonville, FL || [[Mike Kazaleh]] || ? || 185 || 27 || $2,825 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 7''' || 28-30 March 2008 || Comic Books: Heroes & Villains || Wyndham Jacksonville Riverfront || Jacksonville, FL || [[Adam Wan]] || [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]] || 255 || 45 || $1,185 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 8''' || 24-26 July, 2009 || Toyland / Christmas in July || Radisson Worldgate Resort || Kissimmee, FL || [[BigBlueFox]] || [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]] || 425 || ? || $1,500 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 9''' || 23-25 July, 2010 || Mad Science || Radisson Worldgate Resort || Kissimmee, FL || [[Wikipedia:Paul Zaloom|Paul Zaloom]] || [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]] || 410 || 81 || $2,928 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 10''' || 29-31 July, 2011 || Retro Arcade || Worldgate Resort || Kissimmee, FL || [[Chad Krueger]] || [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]] || 553 || 86 / 64 || $1,368 || Hotel name change
|-
| '''Megaplex XI''' || 27-29 July, 2012 || Steampunk: Turn Back The Gears || Worldgate Resort || Kissimmee, FL || [[Wikipedia:Noel MacNeal|Noel MacNeal]]; Ron Schneider aka "Dreamfinder" || Julie Bunny Must Die! || 625 || 142 / ? || $4,257 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex XII''' || 26-28 July, 2013 || Rocking At The Hop || Marriott Orlando Airport || Orlando, FL || [[Fox Amoore]], [[Tirrel]] || Fosgate: Ferret Loan Officer || 821 || 185 / 86 || $4,038 ||
|}

== References ==

<references/>

== External links ==
* [http://my.megaplexcon.org/ Megaplex] official site
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/megaplex/ Megaplex] on [[Fur Affinity]]
* [http://www.facebook.com/MegaplexCon Megaplex: Furry Fun, Florida Sun] on [[Facebook]]
* [http://twitter.com/megaplex_con Megaplex] on [[Twitter]]
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/Megaplexcon Megaplex] on [[YouTube]]
* [http://community.livejournal.com/megaplex/ Megaplex] on [[LiveJournal]]
* {{con resources}}

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2014-04-18T05:11:36Z

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{{Infobox convention
| name = Megaplex
| logo = [[File:Megaplex_Logo.jpg|200px]]
| caption = Megaplex logo
| subject = Furry
| location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[wikipedia:Florida|Florida]], [[wikipedia:United States|United States]]}}
| url = http://www.megaplexcon.org/
| status = ongoing
| first = 8-10 March 2002
| final =
| organizer = Pawpet Live Experiences, Inc. (PLEx)
| charity = The CARE Foundation [http://www.megaplexcon.org/charity]
| resources = {{con resources}}
}}
'''Megaplex''' is a furry [[convention]] first held in March 2002 as '''[[Pawpet]] Megaplex'''. The latest edition, [[Megaplex XII]], was held 26-28 July, 2013 in [[Wikipedia:Orlando, Florida|Orlando]], [[Wikipedia:Florida|Florida]]. The convention's slogan is ''Florida Sun, Furry Fun''.

Megaplex's stated goal is to provide "a celebration of interactive arts and performance, with a primary focus on [[anthropomorphic]]s and fantasy".<ref>[http://www.megaplexcon.org/about About Megaplex] (22 September 2010)</ref> Programming has focused on [[fursuit]]ing, [[puppet]]ry, improvisation, and other types of performance.

Megaplex has featured musical performances by [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]], [http://www.42five.com/ 4:2:Five], [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]], [[Fox Amoore]] and [[Rhubarb the Bear]], stage performances including musicals [[Julie Bunny Must Die!]] and [[Fosgate: Ferret Loan Officer]], and out-of-fandom honored guests including [[Wikipedia:Trace Beaulieu|Trace Beaulieu]], [[Wikipedia:Paul Zaloom|Paul Zaloom]] and [[Wikipedia:Noel MacNeal|Noel MacNeal]].

A variety of factors<ref name="candidcomments">''[http://community.livejournal.com/megaplex/24878.html Some Candid Comments on Megaplex, from the Chair]'' - [[Carl Fox]], {{lj-comm|megaplex}} (24 December 2006)</ref><ref>''[http://community.livejournal.com/megaplex/35393.html Goodbye, 2007...Hello, 2008!]'' - [[Carl Fox]], {{lj-comm|megaplex}} (7 March 2007)</ref> has caused Megaplex's attendance to fluctuate over the years. The 2013 event had the highest attendance to date with 821 members.

'''Megaplex XIII''', to be held July 25-27, 2014 at the Marriott Orlando Airport hotel, will have the theme "The Candy Factory." The Guests of Honor will be [[Mary Mouse]] and [[TaniDaReal]].

== Innovative Ideas ==
{{Megaplex}}
Megaplex has successfully introduced many creative and innovative ideas to augment the convention's programming and atmosphere:

* Pre-registered attendees can provide a personal avatar to appear on their convention badge.
* Megaplex was the first furry convention to introduce a convention fursuit mascot, Pounce the Panther, in 2008.
* Starting in 2012, Megaplex has created a commemorative poster celebrating each year's convention. One copy of the poster is offered for sale at the convention's charity auction.
* Collectible glassware is given away to all attendees.<ref>https://twitter.com/TheDanteOxalis/status/441613535224008705 Twitter photo of a Megaplex mug found at a Goodwill store</ref>
* Megaplex offers high dollar member levels above supersponsors Megasponsor and Gigasponsor. Both receive all the perks of a Supersponsor level, plus special unique gifts each year such as engraved pocketwatches.
* New game show concepts have been introduced such as "Fursuit Deal or Big Deal," partly mirroring "Deal or No Deal," with fursuiters instad of models.
* The convention's main events have been streamed live online since 2005.
* An exclusive hospitality lounge with hot meals is provided to sponsor and higher level attendees.
* The convention has donated "con badge number 1" for the following year in the charity auction since 2010. This badge number is usually reserved for convention chairman. The auctioning of badge number 1 raised over $300 for charity in 2010.
* Hall prizes called "Achievements" are awarded to attendees who accomplish them at any point during the convention. Most achievements are typically kept secret until the time they are rewarded.
* Megaplex archives all of its past con books, artwork, badge imagery, photos and videos on-line, available for all individuals to view on its web site.

== History ==
'''Pawpet Megaplex''' came into being as a replacement for [[Furry Spring Break]], which was held in 2001. Furry Spring Break was unable to secure hotel space for a second convention in 2002, and folded. In its stead, Pawpet Live Experiences, Inc. was formed and on short notice held the first Pawpet Megaplex at the Ramada Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The convention supported the animal rescue C.A.R.E. Foundation, featuring a live animal presentation. The convention has continued to support the same charity each year.

The convention moved to the movie-themed Sheraton Studio City Resort for its second and third years, closer to [http://www.universalorlando.com/ Universal Studios Florida]. In 2003 the convention had its first [[guest of honor]], [[SueDeer|Susan Rankin]], and first of many musical guests, a capella group [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]]. In 2004 Megaplex officially dropped the "Pawpet" from the name. '''Megaplex 3''' was the first year to make heavy use of the convention theme ("[[Wikipedia:MP3|MP3]]", derived from the abbreviation of the convention name) with posters and hallway decor.

The convention upgraded to larger quarters at the Sheraton World Resort, right next door to the [http://www.seaworld.com/ SeaWorld Orlando] theme park, from 2005 to 2006, continuing to introduce new traditions such as a Saturday Night "Rocky Horror Picture Show" viewing complete with staff members as cast members.

Due to rising hotel costs in Orlando, Megaplex temporarily moved in 2007 and 2008 the Wyndham Jacksonville Riverfront in Jacksonville, Florida. In 2008 at '''Megaplex 7''', which a comic book theme, the convention fursuit mascot Pounce the Panther was introduced as Megapanther.

Returning to the Orlando area, Megaplex was held at the Worldgate Resort in Kissimmee, Florida from 2009 to 2012, a short distance from [[Wikipedia:Walt Disney World|Walt Disney World]]'s main gate. The convention was rescheduled from March to late July to achieve better costs and hotel rates, and to help space the event out from the growing [[Furry Weekend Atlanta|FWA]]. The con expanded its meeting space to include a larger Dealer's Den, an Artist Alley, and lounge area dubbed "The Lair."

In 2013 Megaplex returned to Orlando proper and expanded into larger meeting space at the Marriott Orlando Airport hotel. The convention has increased its focus on quality main events and immersive theming. As a gift the convention received a large "Megaplex" flashing sign to go along with the 1950s "Rocking the Hop" theme which was on display in the foyer; the staff started a tradition of unplugging the sign at the end of the con, at the completion of Closing Ceremonies.

== Convention Statistics ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Title !! Dates !! Theme !! Venue !! Location !! Guests of Honor !! Guest Performers !! Attendance !! Parade count !! Charity Amount !! Notes
|-
| '''Pawpet Megaplex''' || 8-10 March 2002 || - || Ramada Resort and Convention Center || Orlando, FL || - || - || 126 || ? || ? || Replaced Furry Spring Break
|-
| '''Pawpet Megaplex 2''' || 21-23 March 2003 || Hollywood || Sheraton Studio City Resort || Orlando, FL || [[SueDeer|Susan Rankin]] || [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]] || 197 || ? || ? ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 3''' || 19-21 March 2004 || "[[Wikipedia:MP3|MP3]]" || Sheraton Studio City Resort || Orlando, FL || [[Wikipedia:Trace Beaulieu|Trace Beaulieu]] || [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]] || 357 || 23 || ? ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 4''' || 11-16 March 2005 || Road Trip || Sheraton World Resort || Orlando, FL || [[Wikipedia:John_Kennedy_(puppeteer)|John Kennedy]] || Orlando's Potpourri of Puppets || 387 || ? || $2,210 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 5''' || 17-19 March 2006 || ...Teh Horror! || Sheraton World Resort || Orlando, FL || [[Brian Reynolds]] || 4:2:Five || 257 || ? || $3,100.40 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 6''' || 2-4 March 2007 || Game Shows || Wyndham Jacksonville Riverfront || Jacksonville, FL || [[Mike Kazaleh]] || ? || 185 || 27 || $2,825 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 7''' || 28-30 March 2008 || Comic Books: Heroes & Villains || Wyndham Jacksonville Riverfront || Jacksonville, FL || [[Adam Wan]] || [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]] || 255 || 45 || $1,185 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 8''' || 24-26 July, 2009 || Toyland / Christmas in July || Radisson Worldgate Resort || Kissimmee, FL || [[BigBlueFox]] || [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]] || 425 || ? || $1,500 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 9''' || 23-25 July, 2010 || Mad Science || Radisson Worldgate Resort || Kissimmee, FL || [[Wikipedia:Paul Zaloom|Paul Zaloom]] || [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]] || 410 || 81 || $2,928 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 10''' || 29-31 July, 2011 || Retro Arcade || Worldgate Resort || Kissimmee, FL || [[Chad Krueger]] || [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]] || 553 || 86 / 64 || $1,368 || Hotel name change
|-
| '''Megaplex XI''' || 27-29 July, 2012 || Steampunk: Turn Back The Gears || Worldgate Resort || Kissimmee, FL || [[Wikipedia:Noel MacNeal|Noel MacNeal]]; Ron Schneider aka "Dreamfinder" || Julie Bunny Must Die! || 625 || 142 / ? || $4,257 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex XII''' || 26-28 July, 2013 || Rocking At The Hop || Marriott Orlando Airport || Orlando, FL || [[Fox Amoore]], [[Tirrel]] || Fosgate: Ferret Loan Officer || 821 || 185 / 86 || $4,038 ||
|}

== Staff and organization ==

Pawpet Live Experiences, Inc. (PLEx) is a class C for-profit corporation operating out of the State of Florida.<ref>''[http://www.sunbiz.org/scripts/cordet.exe?action=DETFIL&inq_doc_number=P02000002192&inq_came_from=NAMFWD&cor_web_names_seq_number=0000&names_name_ind=N&names_cor_number=&names_name_seq=&names_name_ind=&names_comp_name=PAWPET&names_filing_type= Pawpet Live Experiences]'' - Florida Department of State</ref>. PLEx, Inc. was incorporated in January 2002, a mere two months before putting on Pawpet Megaplex 1, and went the faster route of incorporating under the less stringent for-profit statutes. The Board of Directors runs the convention on a not-for-profit basis.

PLEx, Inc.'s current president is [[Yappy Slyfox|Randy "Yappy" Fox]], and the vice president is [[Kuddlepup|John "K.P." Cole]]. Together they currently share the role of [[convention chairman]].

The current Board members are:

* [[Yappy Slyfox|Randy "Yappy" Fox]] - President, Registration Director
* [[Kuddlepup|John "K.P." Cole]] - Vice President, Hotel Liaison, Programming Director
* [[skippyfox|Zachary "skippyfox" Friedrich]] - Promotions Director
* [[Wolfpac|Kyle "Wolfpac" Bergeron]] - Security Director
* [[STiTcH|Matthew "STiTcH" Pence]] - A/V Director
* [[Shy Matsi|Carlton "Shy Matsi" Hurdle]] - Hospitality Director
* [[Erik "Hino" Johansen]] - I.T. Director

Other staff members include [[Blitz Wolfang]], [[Brejar HowlynStar]], [[Dingoroo]], [[Genesis Whitmore]], [[Inukaza]], [[Johnmutt]], [[Michel Mephit]], [[Mini Zee]], [[Rasvar|Jim "Rasvar" Mogle]], [[Sparky Fox]], [[Takala]], [[Urson]], and [[WildWolf|Wild Wolf]].

The convention actively recruits new staffers through open face-to-face meetings and on-line chats. A more comprehensive listing of Megaplex staff and their roles, including former staff members, is available on the convention's website<ref>[https://my.megaplexcon.org/staff Contact Us/Staff List], Megaplex official website</ref> and archives.<ref>[https://my.megaplexcon.org/history Megaplex History: Past Convention Archives]</ref>

== References ==

<references/>

== External links ==
* [http://my.megaplexcon.org/ Megaplex] official site
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/megaplex/ Megaplex] on [[Fur Affinity]]
* [http://www.facebook.com/MegaplexCon Megaplex: Furry Fun, Florida Sun] on [[Facebook]]
* [http://twitter.com/megaplex_con Megaplex] on [[Twitter]]
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/Megaplexcon Megaplex] on [[YouTube]]
* [http://community.livejournal.com/megaplex/ Megaplex] on [[LiveJournal]]
* {{con resources}}

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2014-04-18T05:06:19Z

Skippyfox: Overhaul; cleaned up History section and removed statistical data into its own section; moved Innovations section towards top as it lists more significant/uniquely defining aspects of the convention

{{Infobox convention
| name = Megaplex
| logo = [[File:Megaplex_Logo.jpg|200px]]
| caption = Megaplex logo
| subject = Furry
| location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[wikipedia:Florida|Florida]], [[wikipedia:United States|United States]]}}
| url = http://www.megaplexcon.org/
| status = ongoing
| first = 8-10 March 2002
| final =
| organizer = Pawpet Live Experiences, Inc. (PLEx)
| charity = The CARE Foundation [http://www.megaplexcon.org/charity]
| resources = {{con resources}}
}}
'''Megaplex''' is a furry [[convention]] first held in March 2002 as '''[[Pawpet]] Megaplex'''. The latest edition, [[Megaplex XII]], was held 26-28 July, 2013 in [[Wikipedia:Orlando, Florida|Orlando]], [[Wikipedia:Florida|Florida]]. [[Megaplex XIII]], with the theme "The Candy Factory," is scheduled to run 25-27 July, 2014. The convention's slogan is ''Florida Sun, Furry Fun''.

Megaplex's stated goal is to provide "a celebration of interactive arts and performance, with a primary focus on [[anthropomorphic]]s and fantasy".<ref>[http://www.megaplexcon.org/about About Megaplex] (22 September 2010)</ref> Programming has focused on [[fursuit]]ing, [[puppet]]ry, improvisation, and other types of performance, including musical performances by [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]], [http://www.42five.com/ 4:2:Five], [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]], [[Fox Amoore]] and [[Rhubarb the Bear]], and a performance of stage musicals [[Julie Bunny Must Die!]] and [[Fosgate: Ferret Loan Officer]].

A variety of factors<ref name="candidcomments">''[http://community.livejournal.com/megaplex/24878.html Some Candid Comments on Megaplex, from the Chair]'' - [[Carl Fox]], {{lj-comm|megaplex}} (24 December 2006)</ref><ref>''[http://community.livejournal.com/megaplex/35393.html Goodbye, 2007...Hello, 2008!]'' - [[Carl Fox]], {{lj-comm|megaplex}} (7 March 2007)</ref> has caused Megaplex's attendance to fluctuate over the years. The 2013 event had the highest attendance to date with 821 members.

'''Megaplex XIII''', to be held over July 25-27, 2014 at the Marriott Orlando Airport hotel, will have the theme "The Candy Factory." The Guests of Honor will be [[Mary Mouse]] and [[TaniDaReal]].

== Innovative Ideas ==
{{Megaplex}}
Megaplex has successfully introduced many creative and innovative ideas to augment the convention's programming and atmosphere:

* Pre-registered attendees can provide a personal avatar to appear on their convention badge.
* Megaplex was the first furry convention to introduce a convention fursuit mascot, Pounce the Panther, in 2008.
* Starting in 2012, Megaplex has created a commemorative poster celebrating each year's convention. One copy of the poster is offered for sale at the convention's charity auction.
* Collectible glassware is given away to all attendees.<ref>https://twitter.com/TheDanteOxalis/status/441613535224008705 Twitter photo of a Megaplex mug found at a Goodwill store</ref>
* Megaplex offers high dollar member levels above supersponsors Megasponsor and Gigasponsor. Both receive all the perks of a Supersponsor level, plus special unique gifts each year such as engraved pocketwatches.
* New game show concepts have been introduced such as "Fursuit Deal or Big Deal," partly mirroring "Deal or No Deal," with fursuiters instad of models.
* The convention's main events have been streamed live online since 2005.
* An exclusive hospitality lounge with hot meals is provided to sponsor and higher level attendees.
* The convention has donated "con badge number 1" for the following year in the charity auction since 2010. This badge number is usually reserved for convention chairman. The auctioning of badge number 1 raised over $300 for charity in 2010.
* Hall prizes called "Achievements" are awarded to attendees who accomplish them at any point during the convention. Most achievements are typically kept secret until the time they are rewarded.
* Megaplex archives all of its past con books, artwork, badge imagery, photos and videos on-line, available for all individuals to view on its web site.

== History ==
'''Pawpet Megaplex''' came into being as a replacement for [[Furry Spring Break]], which was held in 2001. Furry Spring Break was unable to secure hotel space for a second convention in 2002, and folded. In its stead, Pawpet Live Experiences, Inc. was formed and on short notice held the first Pawpet Megaplex at the Ramada Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The convention supported the animal rescue C.A.R.E. Foundation, featuring a live animal presentation. The convention has continued to support the same charity each year.

The convention moved to the movie-themed Sheraton Studio City Resort for its second and third years, closer to [http://www.universalorlando.com/ Universal Studios Florida]. In 2003 the convention had its first [[guest of honor]], [[SueDeer|Susan Rankin]], and first of many musical guests, a capella group [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]]. In 2004 Megaplex officially dropped the "Pawpet" from the name. '''Megaplex 3''' was the first year to make heavy use of the convention theme ("[[Wikipedia:MP3|MP3]]", derived from the abbreviation of the convention name) with posters and hallway decor.

The convention upgraded to larger quarters at the Sheraton World Resort, right next door to the [http://www.seaworld.com/ SeaWorld Orlando] theme park, from 2005 to 2006, continuing to introduce new traditions such as a Saturday Night "Rocky Horror Picture Show" viewing complete with staff members as cast members.

Due to rising hotel costs in Orlando, Megaplex temporarily moved in 2007 and 2008 the Wyndham Jacksonville Riverfront in Jacksonville, Florida. In 2008 at '''Megaplex 7''', which a comic book theme, the convention fursuit mascot Pounce the Panther was introduced as Megapanther.

Returning to the Orlando area, Megaplex was held at the Worldgate Resort in Kissimmee, Florida from 2009 to 2012, a short distance from [[Wikipedia:Walt Disney World|Walt Disney World]]'s main gate. The convention was rescheduled from March to late July to achieve better costs and hotel rates, and to help space the event out from the growing [[Furry Weekend Atlanta|FWA]]. The con expanded its meeting space to include a larger Dealer's Den, an Artist Alley, and lounge area dubbed "The Lair."

In 2013 Megaplex returned to Orlando proper and expanded into larger meeting space at the Marriott Orlando Airport hotel. The convention has increased its focus on quality main events and immersive theming. As a gift the convention received a large "Megaplex" flashing sign to go along with the 1950s "Rocking the Hop" theme which was on display in the foyer; the staff started a tradition of unplugging the sign at the end of the con, at the completion of Closing Ceremonies.

== Convention Statistics ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Title !! Dates !! Theme !! Venue !! Location !! Guests of Honor !! Guest Performers !! Attendance !! Parade count !! Charity Amount !! Notes
|-
| '''Pawpet Megaplex''' || 8-10 March 2002 || - || Ramada Resort and Convention Center || Orlando, FL || - || - || 126 || ? || ? || Replaced Furry Spring Break
|-
| '''Pawpet Megaplex 2''' || 21-23 March 2003 || Hollywood || Sheraton Studio City Resort || Orlando, FL || [[SueDeer|Susan Rankin]] || [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]] || 197 || ? || ? ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 3''' || 19-21 March 2004 || "[[Wikipedia:MP3|MP3]]" || Sheraton Studio City Resort || Orlando, FL || [[Wikipedia:Trace Beaulieu|Trace Beaulieu]] || [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]] || 357 || 23 || ? ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 4''' || 11-16 March 2005 || Road Trip || Sheraton World Resort || Orlando, FL || [[Wikipedia:John_Kennedy_(puppeteer)|John Kennedy]] || Orlando's Potpourri of Puppets || 387 || ? || $2,210 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 5''' || 17-19 March 2006 || ...Teh Horror! || Sheraton World Resort || Orlando, FL || [[Brian Reynolds]] || 4:2:Five || 257 || ? || $3,100.40 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 6''' || 2-4 March 2007 || Game Shows || Wyndham Jacksonville Riverfront || Jacksonville, FL || [[Mike Kazaleh]] || ? || 185 || 27 || $2,825 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 7''' || 28-30 March 2008 || Comic Books: Heroes & Villains || Wyndham Jacksonville Riverfront || Jacksonville, FL || [[Adam Wan]] || [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]] || 255 || 45 || $1,185 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 8''' || 24-26 July, 2009 || Toyland / Christmas in July || Radisson Worldgate Resort || Kissimmee, FL || [[BigBlueFox]] || [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]] || 425 || ? || $1,500 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 9''' || 23-25 July, 2010 || Mad Science || Radisson Worldgate Resort || Kissimmee, FL || [[Wikipedia:Paul Zaloom|Paul Zaloom]] || [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]] || 410 || 81 || $2,928 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 10''' || 29-31 July, 2011 || Retro Arcade || Worldgate Resort || Kissimmee, FL || [[Chad Krueger]] || [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]] || 553 || 86 / 64 || $1,368 || Hotel name change
|-
| '''Megaplex XI''' || 27-29 July, 2012 || Steampunk: Turn Back The Gears || Worldgate Resort || Kissimmee, FL || [[Wikipedia:Noel MacNeal|Noel MacNeal]]; Ron Schneider aka "Dreamfinder" || Julie Bunny Must Die! || 625 || 142 / ? || $4,257 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex XII''' || 26-28 July, 2013 || Rocking At The Hop || Marriott Orlando Airport || Orlando, FL || [[Fox Amoore]], [[Tirrel]] || Fosgate: Ferret Loan Officer || 821 || 185 / 86 || $4,038 ||
|}

== Staff and organization ==

Pawpet Live Experiences, Inc. (PLEx) is a class C for-profit corporation operating out of the State of Florida.<ref>''[http://www.sunbiz.org/scripts/cordet.exe?action=DETFIL&inq_doc_number=P02000002192&inq_came_from=NAMFWD&cor_web_names_seq_number=0000&names_name_ind=N&names_cor_number=&names_name_seq=&names_name_ind=&names_comp_name=PAWPET&names_filing_type= Pawpet Live Experiences]'' - Florida Department of State</ref>. PLEx, Inc. was incorporated in January 2002, a mere two months before putting on Pawpet Megaplex 1, and went the faster route of incorporating under the less stringent for-profit statutes. The Board of Directors runs the convention on a not-for-profit basis.

PLEx, Inc.'s current president is [[Yappy Slyfox|Randy "Yappy" Fox]], and the vice president is [[Kuddlepup|John "K.P." Cole]]. Together they currently share the role of [[convention chairman]].

The current Board members are:

* [[Yappy Slyfox|Randy "Yappy" Fox]] - President, Registration Director
* [[Kuddlepup|John "K.P." Cole]] - Vice President, Hotel Liaison, Programming Director
* [[skippyfox|Zachary "skippyfox" Friedrich]] - Promotions Director
* [[Wolfpac|Kyle "Wolfpac" Bergeron]] - Security Director
* [[STiTcH|Matthew "STiTcH" Pence]] - A/V Director
* [[Shy Matsi|Carlton "Shy Matsi" Hurdle]] - Hospitality Director
* [[Erik "Hino" Johansen]] - I.T. Director

Other staff members include [[Blitz Wolfang]], [[Brejar HowlynStar]], [[Dingoroo]], [[Genesis Whitmore]], [[Inukaza]], [[Johnmutt]], [[Michel Mephit]], [[Mini Zee]], [[Rasvar|Jim "Rasvar" Mogle]], [[Sparky Fox]], [[Takala]], [[Urson]], and [[WildWolf|Wild Wolf]].

The convention actively recruits new staffers through open face-to-face meetings and on-line chats. A more comprehensive listing of Megaplex staff and their roles, including former staff members, is available on the convention's website<ref>[https://my.megaplexcon.org/staff Contact Us/Staff List], Megaplex official website</ref> and archives.<ref>[https://my.megaplexcon.org/history Megaplex History: Past Convention Archives]</ref>

== References ==

<references/>

== External links ==
* [http://my.megaplexcon.org/ Megaplex] official site
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/megaplex/ Megaplex] on [[Fur Affinity]]
* [http://www.facebook.com/MegaplexCon Megaplex: Furry Fun, Florida Sun] on [[Facebook]]
* [http://twitter.com/megaplex_con Megaplex] on [[Twitter]]
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/Megaplexcon Megaplex] on [[YouTube]]
* [http://community.livejournal.com/megaplex/ Megaplex] on [[LiveJournal]]
* {{con resources}}

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{{Infobox convention
| name = Megaplex
| logo = [[File:Megaplex_Logo.jpg|200px]]
| caption = Megaplex logo
| subject = Furry
| location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[wikipedia:Florida|Florida]], [[wikipedia:United States|United States]]}}
| url = http://www.megaplexcon.org/
| status = ongoing
| first = 8-10 March 2002
| final =
| organizer = Pawpet Live Experiences, Inc. (PLEx)
| charity = The CARE Foundation [http://www.megaplexcon.org/charity]
| resources = {{con resources}}
}}
'''Megaplex''' is a furry [[convention]] first held in March 2002 as '''[[Pawpet]] Megaplex'''. The latest edition, [[Megaplex XII]], was held 26-28 July, 2013 in [[Wikipedia:Orlando, Florida|Orlando]], [[Wikipedia:Florida|Florida]]. [[Megaplex XIII]], with the theme "The Candy Factory," is scheduled to run 25-27 July, 2014. The convention's slogan is ''Florida Sun, Furry Fun''.

Megaplex's stated goal is to provide "a celebration of interactive arts and performance, with a primary focus on [[anthropomorphic]]s and fantasy".<ref>[http://www.megaplexcon.org/about About Megaplex] (22 September 2010)</ref> Programming has focused on [[fursuit]]ing, [[puppet]]ry, improvisation, and other types of performance, including musical performances by [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]], [http://www.42five.com/ 4:2:Five], [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]], [[Fox Amoore]] and [[Rhubarb the Bear]], and a performance of stage musicals [[Julie Bunny Must Die!]] and [[Fosgate: Ferret Loan Officer]].

A variety of factors<ref name="candidcomments">''[http://community.livejournal.com/megaplex/24878.html Some Candid Comments on Megaplex, from the Chair]'' - [[Carl Fox]], {{lj-comm|megaplex}} (24 December 2006)</ref><ref>''[http://community.livejournal.com/megaplex/35393.html Goodbye, 2007...Hello, 2008!]'' - [[Carl Fox]], {{lj-comm|megaplex}} (7 March 2007)</ref> has caused Megaplex's attendance to fluctuate over the years. The 2013 event had the highest attendance to date with 821 members.

== History ==
{{Megaplex}}
'''Pawpet Megaplex''' (8-10 March 2002, 126 attending) came into being as a replacement for [[Furry Spring Break]], which was held in 2001. FSB was unable to secure hotel space for a second convention in 2002, and folded. In its stead, Pawpet Live Experiences, Inc. was formed and held the first Pawpet Megaplex at the Ramada Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, FL.

'''Pawpet Megaplex 2''' (21-23 March 2003, 197 attending) moved to the movie-themed Sheraton Studio City Resort, closer to [http://www.universalorlando.com/ Universal Studios Florida]. The convention had its first [[guest of honor]], [[SueDeer|Susan Rankin]]. This was also the first year [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]] appeared.

'''Megaplex 3''' (19-21 March 2004, 357 attending) returned to the Sheraton Studio City, with guest of honor [[Wikipedia:Trace Beaulieu|Trace Beaulieu]], of [[Wikipedia:Mystery Science Theater 3000|MST3K]] fame (Dr. Clayton Forrester, Crow T. Robot). The convention's theme played heavily on the fact the name of the con could be abbreviated to "[[Wikipedia:MP3|MP3]]"; this was seen in promotional materials, as well as on-site artwork and the con book. The convention officially dropped the "Pawpet" from the name this year; however, the official web site remained ''ppmp.info'' until 2009.

'''Megaplex 4''' (11-16 March 2005, 387 attending) moved into larger quarters at the Sheraton World Resort, right next door to the [http://www.seaworld.com/ SeaWorld Orlando] theme park. The guest of honor was professional puppeteer [[Wikipedia:John_Kennedy_(puppeteer)|John Kennedy]]. As part of the convention, Orlando's Potpourri of Puppets was hosted on Sunday night. The convention's theme, taking into account the fact Interstate 4 goes through Orlando, was a "road trip."

'''Megaplex 5''' (17-19 March 2006, 257 attending) was held at the Sheraton World Resort. The fifth anniversary con's theme saluted the B-movies of days gone by, lending MP5 the subtitle of "...Teh Horror!" [sic]. Unfortunately, part of the horror was the hotel, which staff and attendees alike had troubles with{fact}. [[Brian Reynolds]] attended as a guest of honor with his wife, [[Tracy Reynolds|Tracy]].

'''Megaplex 6''' (2-4 March 2007, 185 attending) was held at the Wyndham Jacksonville Riverfront. The primary reason for the move to Jacksonville was cost - hotels in Orlando and [[Wikipedia:Tampa, Florida|Tampa]] wanted two to three times what Megaplex had paid for space in the past, whereas the Wyndham's offer was more in line with past deals. The convention had a game show theme, and its guest of honor was [[Mike Kazaleh]].

'''Megaplex 7''' (28-30 March 2008, 255 attending) returned to the Wyndham Jacksonville Riverfront. The theme (announced at Megaplex 6's [[closing ceremonies]]) was comics, with heroes and villains battling it out in the form of convention mascot MegaPanther, and his arch foe, Baron Von Redtail. [[Adam Wan]] was the guest of honor, and the special musical guest was [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]], who also participated in the traditional live ''Rocky Horror'' event performing as Frank N Furter.

'''Megaplex 8''' (24-26 July, 2009, 425 attending) marked a move away from the traditional March time frame in response to [[Furry Weekend Atlanta|FWA]]'s move into March. The convention also returned to Central Florida, at the Radisson Worldgate Resort Orlando, located in nearby Kissimmee, FL, and a short distance from [[Wikipedia:Walt Disney World|Walt Disney World]]'s main gate. The convention had a "Toyland" theme, with a "Christmas in July" sub-theme, and the guest of honor was [[BigBlueFox]]. Popular events for Megaplex 8 included a reprisal of the "Rocky Horror Picture Show," with Matt Ebel as Frank N Furter, a live performance of the Funday Pawpet Show, The Big Blue Fox "Dance till Dawn," and the return of "Fursuit Deal or Big Deal."

'''Megaplex 9''' (23-25 July, 2010, 410 attending) once again took place at the Radisson Worldgate Resort in Kissimmee, Florida. The convention featured a Mad Science theme with Guest of Honor [[Wikipedia:Paul Zaloom|Paul Zaloom]], the actor behind [[Wikipedia:Beakman|Beakman]] from [[Wikipedia:Beakman's World|Beakman's World]]. The con expanded its meeting space to include a larger Dealer's Den, an Artist Alley, and lounge area dubbed "The Lair." 81 fursuiters were in the Fursuit Parade and the con raised $2,928 for the CARE Foundation.

'''Megaplex 10''' (29-31 July, 2011, 553 attending) returned to the Worldgate Resort (which dropped the Radisson name) for Megaplex 2011: Retro Arcade. This was the 10th Megaplex, with [[Chad Krueger]] as Guest of Honor. 86 Fursuiters walked in the first Fursuit Parade at the con, and 64 walked in the second Late Night Fursuit Parade. Megaplex raised $1,368 for the CARE Foundation this year.

'''Megaplex XI''' (27-29 July, 2012, 625 attending) was the final year at Worldgate Resort, which they outgrew, with the theme "Steampunk: Turn Back The Gears." The Guests of Honor were Ron Schnieder, also known in Disney circles as EPCOT center's "Dreamfinder" and [[Wikipedia:Noel MacNeal|Noel MacNeal]].

'''Megaplex XII''' (26-28 July, 2013, 821 attending) moved the con to the Marriott Orlando Airport in Orlando proper, with the theme "At The Hop". The Guests of Honor were [[Fox Amoore]] and [[Tirrel]].

'''Megaplex XIII''', to be held over July 25-27, 2014, will have the theme "The Candy Factory". The Guests of Honor will be [[Mary Mouse]] and [[TaniDaReal]].

== Staff and organization ==

Pawpet Live Experiences, Inc. (PLEx) is a class C for-profit corporation operating out of the State of Florida.<ref>''[http://www.sunbiz.org/scripts/cordet.exe?action=DETFIL&inq_doc_number=P02000002192&inq_came_from=NAMFWD&cor_web_names_seq_number=0000&names_name_ind=N&names_cor_number=&names_name_seq=&names_name_ind=&names_comp_name=PAWPET&names_filing_type= Pawpet Live Experiences]'' - Florida Department of State</ref>. PLEx, Inc. was incorporated in January 2002, a mere two months before putting on Pawpet Megaplex 1, and went the faster route of incorporating under the less stringent for-profit statutes. The Board of Directors runs the convention on a not-for-profit basis.

PLEx, Inc.'s current president is [[Yappy Slyfox|Randy "Yappy" Fox]], and the vice president is [[Kuddlepup|John "K.P." Cole]]. Together they currently share the role of [[convention chairman]].

The current Board members are:

* [[Yappy Slyfox|Randy "Yappy" Fox]] - President, Registration Director
* [[Kuddlepup|John "K.P." Cole]] - Vice President, Hotel Liaison, Programming Director
* [[skippyfox|Zachary "skippyfox" Friedrich]] - Promotions Director
* [[Wolfpac|Kyle "Wolfpac" Bergeron]] - Security Director
* [[STiTcH|Matthew "STiTcH" Pence]] - A/V Director
* [[Shy Matsi|Carlton "Shy Matsi" Hurdle]] - Hospitality Director
* [[Erik "Hino" Johansen]] - I.T. Director

Other staff members include [[Blitz Wolfang]], [[Brejar HowlynStar]], [[Dingoroo]], [[Genesis Whitmore]], [[Inukaza]], [[Johnmutt]], [[Michel Mephit]], [[Mini Zee]], [[Rasvar|Jim "Rasvar" Mogle]], [[Sparky Fox]], [[Takala]], [[Urson]], and [[WildWolf|Wild Wolf]].

The convention actively recruits new staffers through open face-to-face meetings and on-line chats. A more comprehensive listing of Megaplex staff and their roles, including former staff members, is available on the convention's website<ref>[https://my.megaplexcon.org/staff Contact Us/Staff List], Megaplex official website</ref> and archives.<ref>[https://my.megaplexcon.org/history Megaplex History: Past Convention Archives]</ref>

== Innovative Ideas ==

Despite its small size, Megaplex has successfully tried many creative and innovative ideas. Some of these include:

* All pre-registered attendees can upload a personal avatar of their character to be printed on their convention badge.
* In 2008, Megaplex was the first furry convention to build a fursuit mascot, Pounce the Panther, specifically for the convention.
* Starting in 2012, Meggaplex has created a commemorative poster celebrating each year's convention. One copy of the poster is offered for sale at the convention's charity auction.
* The giveaway of custom beverage mugs to all full memberships and not just higher paying memberships (as long as supplies last). This has been one of the most popular attributes of Megaplex membership and due to the artwork on them, the mugs have become quite collectible.
* The inception of a very high dollar membership level above supersponsors called the "Megasponsor." Megasponsors were given all the perks of a Supersponsor level, and also received special gifts such as engraved pocketwatches. Megasponsors are credited for funding some of the convention's signature events such as the concerts by [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]] and 4:2:Five.
* Introducing new game show concepts such as "Fursuit Deal or Big Deal." Traditionally hosted by [[2 the Ranting Gryphon]], this game allows contestants to be selected from the audience to play and go to the final round. The final round mirrors "Deal or No Deal," but instead of having models, the cases are opened by fursuiters.
* First done in 2005, the convention's main events have been streamed live online.
* Sponsor Lounge. Instead of having a con suite that is open to all attendees, Megaplex offers a well stocked lounge open only to Sponsors and above. The quality of the sponsor lounge has been considered a significant enough perk that many attendees upgrade to the sponsor level just for access to the lounge{fact}. Beginning in 2009, the Sponsor Lounge has provided snow cones to all attendees on Sunday afternoon as a way of saying thanks to the general attendance base.
* Beginning in 2010, the convention offered registration badge number 1 for the 2011 convention in the charity auction. While this badge number is usually reserved for convention chairman, Megaplex opted to let an attendee bid for it in the charity auction. The auctioning of badge number 1 raised over $300 for charity in 2010.
* In 2011, hall prizes called "Achievements" (corresponding with the video game theme of that year) were given out to attendees who accomplished them. Each achievement was kept secret, remaining unrevealed until it was awarded.
* Megaplex is currently the only known furry convention that keeps all of its con books, artwork, badge imagery, and photo/video archives on-line and available for all individuals to view on its web site.

== References ==

<references/>

== External links ==
* [http://my.megaplexcon.org/ Megaplex] official site
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/megaplex/ Megaplex] on [[Fur Affinity]]
* [http://www.facebook.com/MegaplexCon Megaplex: Furry Fun, Florida Sun] on [[Facebook]]
* [http://twitter.com/megaplex_con Megaplex] on [[Twitter]]
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/Megaplexcon Megaplex] on [[YouTube]]
* [http://community.livejournal.com/megaplex/ Megaplex] on [[LiveJournal]]
* {{con resources}}

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Skippyfox: Removed the "Rating" section due to insignificance - it is from 6+ years ago (half the con's lifetime) and policies have been identical to most furry cons since then.

{{Infobox convention
| name = Megaplex
| logo = [[File:Megaplex_Logo.jpg|200px]]
| caption = Megaplex logo
| subject = Furry
| location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[wikipedia:Florida|Florida]], [[wikipedia:United States|United States]]}}
| url = http://www.megaplexcon.org/
| status = ongoing
| first = 8-10 March 2002
| final =
| organizer = Pawpet Live Experiences, Inc. (PLEx)
| charity = The CARE Foundation [http://www.megaplexcon.org/charity]
| resources = {{con resources}}
}}
'''Megaplex''' is a furry [[convention]] first held in March 2002 as '''[[Pawpet]] Megaplex'''. The latest edition, [[Megaplex XII]], was held 26-28 July, 2013 in [[Wikipedia:Orlando, Florida|Orlando]], [[Wikipedia:Florida|Florida]].

Megaplex's stated goal is to provide "a celebration of interactive arts and performance, with a primary focus on [[anthropomorphic]]s and fantasy".<ref>[http://www.megaplexcon.org/about About Megaplex] (22 September 2010)</ref> Programming has focused on [[fursuit]]ing, [[puppet]]ry, improvisation, and other types of performance, including musical performances by [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]], [http://www.42five.com/ 4:2:Five], [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]] and [[Rhubarb the Bear]], and a performance of the stage musical [[Julie Bunny Must Die!]].

A variety of factors<ref name="candidcomments">''[http://community.livejournal.com/megaplex/24878.html Some Candid Comments on Megaplex, from the Chair]'' - [[Carl Fox]], {{lj-comm|megaplex}} (24 December 2006)</ref><ref>''[http://community.livejournal.com/megaplex/35393.html Goodbye, 2007...Hello, 2008!]'' - [[Carl Fox]], {{lj-comm|megaplex}} (7 March 2007)</ref> has caused Megaplex's attendance to fluctuate over the years. The 2013 event had the highest attendance to date with 821 members.

== History ==
{{Megaplex}}
'''Pawpet Megaplex''' (8-10 March 2002, 126 attending) came into being as a replacement for [[Furry Spring Break]], which was held in 2001. FSB was unable to secure hotel space for a second convention in 2002, and folded. In its stead, Pawpet Live Experiences, Inc. was formed and held the first Pawpet Megaplex at the Ramada Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, FL.

'''Pawpet Megaplex 2''' (21-23 March 2003, 197 attending) moved to the movie-themed Sheraton Studio City Resort, closer to [http://www.universalorlando.com/ Universal Studios Florida]. The convention had its first [[guest of honor]], [[SueDeer|Susan Rankin]]. This was also the first year [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]] appeared.

'''Megaplex 3''' (19-21 March 2004, 357 attending) returned to the Sheraton Studio City, with guest of honor [[Wikipedia:Trace Beaulieu|Trace Beaulieu]], of [[Wikipedia:Mystery Science Theater 3000|MST3K]] fame (Dr. Clayton Forrester, Crow T. Robot). The convention's theme played heavily on the fact the name of the con could be abbreviated to "[[Wikipedia:MP3|MP3]]"; this was seen in promotional materials, as well as on-site artwork and the con book. The convention officially dropped the "Pawpet" from the name this year; however, the official web site remained ''ppmp.info'' until 2009.

'''Megaplex 4''' (11-16 March 2005, 387 attending) moved into larger quarters at the Sheraton World Resort, right next door to the [http://www.seaworld.com/ SeaWorld Orlando] theme park. The guest of honor was professional puppeteer [[Wikipedia:John_Kennedy_(puppeteer)|John Kennedy]]. As part of the convention, Orlando's Potpourri of Puppets was hosted on Sunday night. The convention's theme, taking into account the fact Interstate 4 goes through Orlando, was a "road trip."

'''Megaplex 5''' (17-19 March 2006, 257 attending) was held at the Sheraton World Resort. The fifth anniversary con's theme saluted the B-movies of days gone by, lending MP5 the subtitle of "...Teh Horror!" [sic]. Unfortunately, part of the horror was the hotel, which staff and attendees alike had troubles with{fact}. [[Brian Reynolds]] attended as a guest of honor with his wife, [[Tracy Reynolds|Tracy]].

'''Megaplex 6''' (2-4 March 2007, 185 attending) was held at the Wyndham Jacksonville Riverfront. The primary reason for the move to Jacksonville was cost - hotels in Orlando and [[Wikipedia:Tampa, Florida|Tampa]] wanted two to three times what Megaplex had paid for space in the past, whereas the Wyndham's offer was more in line with past deals. The convention had a game show theme, and its guest of honor was [[Mike Kazaleh]].

'''Megaplex 7''' (28-30 March 2008, 255 attending) returned to the Wyndham Jacksonville Riverfront. The theme (announced at Megaplex 6's [[closing ceremonies]]) was comics, with heroes and villains battling it out in the form of convention mascot MegaPanther, and his arch foe, Baron Von Redtail. [[Adam Wan]] was the guest of honor, and the special musical guest was [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]], who also participated in the traditional live ''Rocky Horror'' event performing as Frank N Furter.

'''Megaplex 8''' (24-26 July, 2009, 425 attending) marked a move away from the traditional March time frame in response to [[Furry Weekend Atlanta|FWA]]'s move into March. The convention also returned to Central Florida, at the Radisson Worldgate Resort Orlando, located in nearby Kissimmee, FL, and a short distance from [[Wikipedia:Walt Disney World|Walt Disney World]]'s main gate. The convention had a "Toyland" theme, with a "Christmas in July" sub-theme, and the guest of honor was [[BigBlueFox]]. Popular events for Megaplex 8 included a reprisal of the "Rocky Horror Picture Show," with Matt Ebel as Frank N Furter, a live performance of the Funday Pawpet Show, The Big Blue Fox "Dance till Dawn," and the return of "Fursuit Deal or Big Deal."

'''Megaplex 9''' (23-25 July, 2010, 410 attending) once again took place at the Radisson Worldgate Resort in Kissimmee, Florida. The convention featured a Mad Science theme with Guest of Honor [[Wikipedia:Paul Zaloom|Paul Zaloom]], the actor behind [[Wikipedia:Beakman|Beakman]] from [[Wikipedia:Beakman's World|Beakman's World]]. The con expanded its meeting space to include a larger Dealer's Den, an Artist Alley, and lounge area dubbed "The Lair." 81 fursuiters were in the Fursuit Parade and the con raised $2,928 for the CARE Foundation.

'''Megaplex 10''' (29-31 July, 2011, 553 attending) returned to the Worldgate Resort (which dropped the Radisson name) for Megaplex 2011: Retro Arcade. This was the 10th Megaplex, with [[Chad Krueger]] as Guest of Honor. 86 Fursuiters walked in the first Fursuit Parade at the con, and 64 walked in the second Late Night Fursuit Parade. Megaplex raised $1,368 for the CARE Foundation this year.

'''Megaplex XI''' (27-29 July, 2012, 625 attending) was the final year at Worldgate Resort, which they outgrew, with the theme "Steampunk: Turn Back The Gears." The Guests of Honor were Ron Schnieder, also known in Disney circles as EPCOT center's "Dreamfinder" and [[Wikipedia:Noel MacNeal|Noel MacNeal]].

'''Megaplex XII''' (26-28 July, 2013, 821 attending) moved the con to the Marriott Orlando Airport in Orlando proper, with the theme "At The Hop". The Guests of Honor were [[Fox Amoore]] and [[Tirrel]].

'''Megaplex XIII''', to be held over July 25-27, 2014, will have the theme "The Candy Factory". The Guests of Honor will be [[Mary Mouse]] and [[TaniDaReal]].

== Staff and organization ==

Pawpet Live Experiences, Inc. (PLEx) is a class C for-profit corporation operating out of the State of Florida.<ref>''[http://www.sunbiz.org/scripts/cordet.exe?action=DETFIL&inq_doc_number=P02000002192&inq_came_from=NAMFWD&cor_web_names_seq_number=0000&names_name_ind=N&names_cor_number=&names_name_seq=&names_name_ind=&names_comp_name=PAWPET&names_filing_type= Pawpet Live Experiences]'' - Florida Department of State</ref>. PLEx, Inc. was incorporated in January 2002, a mere two months before putting on Pawpet Megaplex 1, and went the faster route of incorporating under the less stringent for-profit statutes. The Board of Directors runs the convention on a not-for-profit basis, and intends to eventually update their incorporation to officially reflect this.{{fact}}

PLEx, Inc.'s current president is [[Yappy Slyfox|Randy "Yappy" Fox]], and the vice president is [[Kuddlepup|John "K.P." Cole]]. Together they currently share the role of [[convention chairman]].

The current Board members are:

* [[Yappy Slyfox|Randy "Yappy" Fox]] - President, Hotel Liaison, Registration Director, A/V Director
* [[Kuddlepup|John "K.P." Cole]] - Vice President
* [[JR|Dan "Jackrabbit" Boatright]] - Programming Director, Secretary
* [[skippyfox|Zachary "skippyfox" Friedrich]] - Promotions Director
* [[Wolfpac|Kyle "Wolfpac" Bergeron]] - Security Director

Other staff members include [[Blitz Wolfang]], [[Brejar HowlynStar]], [[Dingoroo]], [[Fafner]], [[Genesis Whitmore]], [[Inukaza]], [[Lynxcat]], [[Johnmutt]], [[Michel Mephit]], [[Mini Zee]], [[Rasvar|Jim "Rasvar" Mogle]], [[Salen Stormwing]], [[Santa Fox]], [[Sobek Wanikami]], [[Sparky Fox]], [[STiTcH]], [[Takala]], [[Urson]], and [[WildWolf|Wild Wolf]].

The convention actively recruits new staffers through open face-to-face meetings and on-line chats. A more comprehensive listing of Megaplex staff and their roles is visible on the convention's website.

Former staff members include [[Antimon]], [[Arix]], [[Brace Bear]], [[Brent "Acidwolf" Scott]], [[Carl Fox]], [[Chilly Mouse]], [[EagleBeagle|Eagle Beagle]], [[Ford Shepherd]], [[Hino Pup]], [[JadedFox|Josh "Jaded Fox" Strom]], [[Sasta]], Liesl, [[Mike Russell]], [[Mach Stormrunner|Patrick "Mach" Dowden]], [[Ronin Otter]], [[RisuKun]], [[Scott Whitmore]], [[Scott Garron]], [[Tappycat]], [[Terry "Mouse" Sender]] and [[Vector]].

== Innovative Ideas ==

Despite its small size, Megaplex has successfully tried many creative and innovative ideas. Some of these include:

* The giveaway of custom beverage mugs to all full memberships and not just higher paying memberships (as long as supplies last). This has been one of the most popular attributes of Megaplex membership and due to the artwork on them, the mugs have become quite collectible.
* The inception of a very high dollar membership level above supersponsors called the "Megasponsor." Megasponsors were given all the perks of a Supersponsor level, and also received special gifts such as engraved pocketwatches. Megasponsors are credited for funding some of the convention's signature events such as the concerts by [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]] and 4:2:Five.
* Introducing new game show concepts such as "Fursuit Deal or Big Deal." Traditionally hosted by [[2 the Ranting Gryphon]], this game allows contestants to be selected from the audience to play and go to the final round. The final round mirrors "Deal or No Deal," but instead of having models, the cases are opened by fursuiters.
* First done in 2005, the convention's main events have been streamed live online.
* Sponsor Lounge. Instead of having a con suite that is open to all attendees, Megaplex offers a well stocked lounge open only to Sponsors and above. The quality of the sponsor lounge has been considered a significant enough perk that many attendees upgrade to the sponsor level just for access to the lounge{fact}. Beginning in 2009, the Sponsor Lounge has provided snow cones to all attendees on Sunday afternoon as a way of saying thanks to the general attendance base.
* Beginning in 2010, the convention offered registration badge number 1 for the 2011 convention in the charity auction. While this badge number is usually reserved for convention chairman, Megaplex opted to let an attendee bid for it in the charity auction. The auctioning of badge number 1 raised over $300 for charity in 2010.
* In 2011, hall prizes called "Achievements" (corresponding with the video game theme of that year) were given out to attendees who accomplished them. Each achievement was kept secret, remaining unrevealed until it was awarded.
* Megaplex is currently the only known furry convention that keeps all of its con books, artwork, badge imagery, and photo/video archives on-line and available for all individuals to view on its web site.

== References ==

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== External links ==
* [http://my.megaplexcon.org/ Megaplex] official site
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/megaplex/ Megaplex] on [[Fur Affinity]]
* [http://community.livejournal.com/megaplex/ Megaplex] on [[LiveJournal]]
* [http://twitter.com/megaplex_con Megaplex] on [[Twitter]]
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/Megaplexcon Megaplex] on [[YouTube]]
* {{con resources}}

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