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Furp

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[[Image:Furp head cropped.jpg|right|frame|Furp at [[Dorsai Thing]] 31]][[Image:FC 2009 Zeblong.JPG|right|thumb|'''Zeblong''', Furp's fursuit, at [[Further Confusion 2009]]. Also, [[Drake]], not in fursuit.]]'''Furp''', real name '''Patrick Reed''' (8 November 1979<ref>[http://evil-dwagon.livejournal.com/profile LiveJournal profile page]</ref><ref>[https://www.anthrocon.org/node/3547#comment-26792 Comment on ''A tragic loss''] - [[Uncle Kage]], Anthrocon forums (February 19, 2009)</ref>–18 February 2009), also known as '''fire_pyro''' and '''Evil Dwagon''', was a long-term member of [[furry fandom]], providing [[operations]] and first-aid assistance at conventions, including [[Anthrocon]], [[Califur]], [[FurFright]], [[Midwest FurFest]] and [[Rocket City FurMeet]]. He was a systems administrator and [[Wikipedia:emergency medical technician|EMT]], working at one point in [[Wikipedia:Camp Victory|Camp Victory]] in [[Wikipedia:Iraq|Iraq]], and in [[Wikipedia:Kyrgyzstan|Kyrgyzstan]].<ref>''[http://evil-dwagon.livejournal.com/47117.html It's time to go OMGWHEEEEE!]'' - {{lj-user|evil-dwagon}} (12 August 2007)</ref><ref>''[http://seven001.livejournal.com/26719.html A little about Pat / Furp]'' - [[Seven]], {{lj-user|seven001}} (21 February 2009)</ref>

Furp was killed on the night of February 18, 2009 while riding his motorcycle near his work at the [[Wikipedia:Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms|Twentynine Palms]] [[Wikipedia:Marine Corps|Marine Corps]] base in California. <ref name="unclekage">''[http://unclekage.livejournal.com/106551.html Unbearable news]'' - {{lj-user|unclekage}} (February 19, 2009)</ref><ref>''[http://www.insidesocal.com/news247/2009/02/motorcyclist-killed-in-twentyn.html Motorcyclist killed in Twentynine Palms crash - News 24/7]'' - Inland Empire & Inland Valley Breaking News 24/7 (February 19, 2009)</ref> Initial reports indicated a drunk marine was involved; there was some uncertainty later,<ref>[https://www.anthrocon.org/node/3547 ''A tragic loss''] - [[Uncle Kage]], Anthrocon forums (19 February 2009)</ref> but police reports confirmed the initial assessment.<ref>''[http://bluedeer.livejournal.com/327927.html Police Report]'' - [[Skye Bluedeer]] {{lj-user|bluedeer}} (13 April 2009)</ref> In January 2010, the driver - Jason Robert Reyna - changed his plea to guilty<ref>''[http://www.flayrah.com/fb_cb/2882/c/driver-changes-plea-guilty-furp-case Driver changes plea to guilty in Furp case]'' - [[GreenReaper]], [[Flayrah]] (16 January 2010)</ref> and was sentenced on February 26, 2010 to six months house arrest, three years probation, and lifetime loss of driving privledges.<ref>''[http://community.livejournal.com/remember_furp/68487.html Sentencing and Lessons Learned - {{lj-user|fairyfahrenholz}} on remember_furp Community]''</ref>

A memorial community was set up at {{lj-comm|remember_furp}}, which was later noted in a story on his death by the ''Hi-Desert Star'', a local community newspaper.<ref>''[http://www.hidesertstar.com/articles/2009/02/21/breaking_news/doc499fbe7605bce413904615.txt Veteran killed in accident]'' - ''Hi-Desert Star'' (21 February 2009)</ref>

Before his death, Furp had plans on making another [[fursuit]] of his character. The materials were sold at the [[Midwest FurFest 2009]] [[charity auction]], along with his furry possessions.

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== References ==
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== External links ==
{{WikiFurNews|Furp killed by drunk driver}}
{{LJ|evil-dwagon|Mooooooooo! BSE, eat your heart out}}
* [http://www.claws-and-paws.com/node/930 Photograph of Furp] by [[Giza]]

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Forum:Forum:Page Deletion Request

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Tahamaki:

<div class="forumheader">'''Forums:''' [[Forum:Index|Index]] > [[Forum:Help desk|Help desk]] > {{PAGENAME}}</div><br />

[[Category:Help desk]]



== Tahamaki ==

I would like to request removal of the userpage ''"[[user:Tahamaki]]"'' and all edit history. Confirmation of identity here: http://tahamaki.livejournal.com/253996.html
--[[User:Tahamaki|Tahamaki]] ([[User talk:Tahamaki|talk]]) 12:43, 12 July 2015 (EDT)

== Halfingr ==

I would like to request immediate and permanent removal of all information regarding and relating to the user ''"[[user:Halfingr]]"'' due to privacy and validity issues. This includes the user account, images uploaded, and the page [[Halfingr]] and all of it's content. This also means complete disassociation between the parties "Halfingr" and "Wikifur".

The validity that the request is coming from the subject of the pages pertaining to [[Halfingr]] (ie, Halfingr) can be confirmed at Halfingr.Deviantart.com, Youtube.com/Halfingr, and Facebook.com/TheHalfingr.

Don't take it as a personal insult to the community - I just don't want to be associated with the term anymore.

--[[User:Halfingr|Halfingr]] 21:22, 5 May 2012 (EDT) "The Halfingr"

== MilitaryAviator ==

Due to the fact that I am going through a transition period, I would request the page on me and my fursona be deleted. I'll create a new one once I make up my mind about things. http://en.wikifur.com/wiki/Cole_Cherno

--[[User:MilitaryAviator|MilitaryAviator]] 15:58, 1 October 2013 (EDT)

:Never mind about the deletion request for my page, thanks for the help and advice [[Higgs Raccoon]] --[[user:MilitaryAviator]] 9:33, 3 October 2013 EST

Forum:Forum:Page Deletion Request

2015-07-12T16:42:51Z

Tahamaki:

<div class="forumheader">'''Forums:''' [[Forum:Index|Index]] > [[Forum:Help desk|Help desk]] > {{PAGENAME}}</div><br />

[[Category:Help desk]]



== Tahamaki ==

I would like to request removal of the userpage ''"[[user:Tahamaki]]"'' and all edit history. Confirmation of identity here: http://tahamaki.livejournal.com/253996.html

== Halfingr ==

I would like to request immediate and permanent removal of all information regarding and relating to the user ''"[[user:Halfingr]]"'' due to privacy and validity issues. This includes the user account, images uploaded, and the page [[Halfingr]] and all of it's content. This also means complete disassociation between the parties "Halfingr" and "Wikifur".

The validity that the request is coming from the subject of the pages pertaining to [[Halfingr]] (ie, Halfingr) can be confirmed at Halfingr.Deviantart.com, Youtube.com/Halfingr, and Facebook.com/TheHalfingr.

Don't take it as a personal insult to the community - I just don't want to be associated with the term anymore.

--[[User:Halfingr|Halfingr]] 21:22, 5 May 2012 (EDT) "The Halfingr"

== MilitaryAviator ==

Due to the fact that I am going through a transition period, I would request the page on me and my fursona be deleted. I'll create a new one once I make up my mind about things. http://en.wikifur.com/wiki/Cole_Cherno

--[[User:MilitaryAviator|MilitaryAviator]] 15:58, 1 October 2013 (EDT)

:Never mind about the deletion request for my page, thanks for the help and advice [[Higgs Raccoon]] --[[user:MilitaryAviator]] 9:33, 3 October 2013 EST

Therian

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:<i>Main article at [[Therianthropy]].</i>

'''Therians''' are people who believe that they are, in whole or in part, a non-human animal. That is to say that part of their core being is a non-human animal, be it spiritually, mentally, et cetera. Unlike [[furry lifestyle]]rs, therians do not necessarily try to outwardly project their animalistic nature, nor do they choose their animal side. They consider themselves to be an animal within, and do not generally give it a name, or use it as a game persona.

Therians do not agree on the cause of therianthropy--some believe they are animals reincarnated as humans, while others believe their soul itself is a hybrid--some feel instead that their therianthropy is completely psychological, and others feel it is metaphysical, but not of the soul. It has been said that if you ask 4 therians what therianthropy is, you will get 5 different answers. The one thing that remains constant is that all therians feel there is part of themselves that is non-human.

Therians may also be called '''''shifters''''', though this can be a contentious term as a growing number feel they do not actually change from one state to another, but maintain an equilibium between human and animal nature at all times. Therians who do not shift are referred to as contherianthropes.

Terms such as 'lycan', 'garou', or 'lupine' are scorned in most parts of the therian community, because these terms derive from movies or games. 'Were', 'werewolf', 'were-creature', 'were-animal', or 'animal-kin' are reasonably well accepted, but 'therian' is the preferred term, at present. The term 'therian' is simply a short version of 'therianthrope', which means 'animal-man'.

== Shifts ==

There are three categorized types of ''shifts'' acknowledged by the therian community:
* '''Mental (M-Shift)''' - A change in psychological state, where a person thinks and behaves more like their theriotype animal.
* '''Spiritual (S-Shift)''' - A change in spiritual state, often broken down by type (astral shifting, auric shifting, etc). The spiritual self, astral body, or aura change to resemble the theriotype animal.
* '''Physical (P-Shift)''' - A change in physical state, physically changing to become more like, or entirely like, their theriotype animal. Controversial, and largely thought to be impossible by the therian community.

Other types of shifts have been categorized from these terms and can be found in the links as listed below.

Shifting, in general, means times when animalistic aspects become, dominant over human aspects of the person's personality or spiritual form. This may include, but not be limited to, feelings of "phantom limbs" or fur, keener senses, desires to bite or hunt, feelings of instincts not usual to humans, etc. This is distinct from invocation of a totem entity, or from any state induced by drugs or guided trances, as it is natural to the individual in question and can generally be easily called upon through simple concentration or will. Occasionally it is involuntary, but generally not to extremes (making it distinct, in the case of m-shifting, from psychological lycanthropy). M-shifting may be minor (animalistic aspects come to the forefront, but only in small ways, and the human persona remains dominant) or major (the therian can no longer speak, may have trouble walking upright, and can no longer behave in a human fashion).

==== P-shifting ====

P-shifting is the most controversial. As a general rule, it's more used as a term to discuss fictional [[transformation]]s rather than literal ones; people claiming to p-shift in any way are usually met with aggressive skepticism and are often accused of being [[roleplay]]ers. No concrete evidence has been offered of physical shapeshifting.

Some Therian groups view the "physical shift" as NOT being an actual change into an animal, but an intense physiological change, which may include heightened senses, increased strength, etc.

== Therian and furry lifestylers ==

Therians differ from the [[Furry lifestyle|furry lifestyle]] in that they do not feel a need to costume themselves or pretend to be their animal--they feel they already are their animal, inside, and must cope with this rather than promoting it to the world. Furry lifestylers wish to become and behave like their animal, while therians believe they already are their animal. This is not to say someone cannot be both! There are a number of therians in the furry community (and of course, vice versa). Being therian is not a lifestyle choice, but being furry is--a therian can make that choice as well.

Therians also do not, in any way, choose their animal side. Most believe they are born with it. It may take a lot of introspection and soul-searching for some therians to come to terms with their animal nature. The therian nature is not based on stereotypes (such as a wolf howling at the moon, or a lion's courage), but instead reflects the living animal's behavior more closely.

Therian nature is distinct from aspects of shamanism or working with totem spirits. Therians do not acquire their animal traits from outside of themselves, via invocation of a spirit.

Usually, therians have one animal aspect, or [[theriotype]] (formerly referred to as the [[phenotype]]), but some have two or more. Generally, these people are referred to as ''Polyweres'' [alternate term: Pan-Therian], and can be a source of controversy, as single-aspect therians often cannot relate to how a multiple-animal therian could exist, especially in the context of having an animal soul. Many are therian-[[otherkin]] mixes, such as wolf/dragons or cat/vampires. In cases where a therian has two theriotypes (such as wolf and cougar) they do not manifest a hybrid or mixture of traits, but may shift to one or the other at various times--not simultaneously. A therian who manifests a hybrid theriotype (such as a wolf-cat hybrid, for example) is often considered to be more properly otherkin, rather than specifically therian.

== Therians and Otherkin ==

This has been a point of contention over the years, but most who accept the definition of otherkin as 'those who feel they are, in whole or in part, other than human' also accept that therians are a type of otherkin. The only defining difference between the two is that therians feel their otherside (theriotype) is a known animal, while otherkin feel their otherside is a fantasy or mythical creature. The line is blurred in cases where a person's otherside is a cryptid (ex: yeti, chupacabra, etc.), a person's otherside is an unnatural hybrid (ex: wolf-cat cross), a normal animal with abnormal traits (ex: a bright blue cougar), or an extinct animal (ex: velociraptor). Many otherkin experience spiritual shifting, and some experience mental-shifting. Some therians do not shift (contherianthropy). This makes the line between the two communities quite indistinct, even though they 'evolved' seperately.

== See also ==

*[[Otherkin]]
*[[Therianthropy]]
*[[Furry lifestyle]]

==External links==

* [http://www.werelist.com/ the Werelist]
* [http://therian.wikia.com/ Therian.Wikia]

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WikiFur:This week's featured article/Week 39, 2010

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#REDIRECT [[WikiFur:This week's featured article/Week 17, 2010]]

Furp

2010-02-27T06:02:52Z

Tahamaki: Added sentencing information.

Bucktown Tiger

2010-02-14T07:10:45Z

Tahamaki: made Flea Collar Comedy Tour an article link.

{{Musician
|name=Bucktown Tiger
[[Image:MFF 2007 Bucktown Tiger.JPG|150px|[[Bucktown Tiger]] at [[MFF 2007]]]]
|birth=January 08, 1983
|gender=Male
|place=Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
|fursona=Siberian Tiger
|genre=Parody, Rap
|album=2
|label=Paw Recognize Paw Studios
|instru=Vocals, Keyboard
|aliases=None
}}
'''Bucktown Tiger''' is a lyricist, keyboardist, and comedian who specializes in furry-themed hip-hop songs, voiceovers, and freestyles, as lead shopwrecker of Paw Recognize Paw Studios. Bucktown's filksongs include "Ridin' Furry", "In Da Con", and "Going To A Furcon," and he is the author and composer of <i>Orange and Black: The Furst Album</i>, which includes "Rolling Up Coins" and "Throw Your Paws Up", as well as <i>Shop Music</i>, which includes "Get a Furst Life" and "Tigers Run the Shop." Bucktown has performed his music live at numerous furry conventions, including [[Oklacon]], [[Furry Fiesta]], [[Morphicon]], [[Mephit Fur Meet]], and [[Rocket City Fur Meet]] and also performs regularly on Ustream. Bucktown was named as a Guest of Honor at Morphicon in 2009.

A networking engineer and recent MBA graduate, Bucktown resides in Little Rock, Arkansas, where he has been active in the [[Central Arkansas Furs Association]]
since its inception in 2005. Bucktown takes his moniker from the nickname of his hometown of Brinkley, Arkansas, where his family lives. Bucktown is mated to [[Leo Lovely]] of Little Rock, who was named Mystery Guest of Honor at [[Rocket City Fur Meet]] in 2009.

Bucktown Tiger owns one [[fursuit]] of his character, a [[Siberian Tiger]]. Bucktown's suit was designed and constructed by [[Kiwihunter]] with an emphasis on music performance, and the suit made its debut at [[Mephit Fur Meet 2007]]. Bucktown has done several live musical performances in his suit, including concerts at [[Megaplex]], [[Anthrocon]], and [[Furry Connection North]], as well as various variety show appearances.

Bucktown's comedy performances include appearances in the Ranting with [[2]] competition at [[Rocket City Fur Meet]], in the [[Flea Collar Comedy Tour]] at [[Mephit Fur Meet]] alongside [[Tahamaki]], [[Adric Verminus]], [[Isfacat]] and [[Deyna T. Otter]], and at the Oklacon Comedy Show with [[Isfacat]].

Bucktown is a two-time [[Oklacon]] Charity Poker Tournament champion and is returning to Oklacon 2009 to host its Charity Poker Tournament, to benefit [http://www.safariszoo.com/ Safari's Interactive Animal Sanctuary] of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, U.S.A.

== External links ==
{{Contributor|Bucktowntiger}}
{{LJ|bucktowntiger|Paw Recognize Paw}}
{{Fur Affinity|bucktowntiger}}
* {{youtube|bucktowntiger}}
* [http://www.pawrecognizepaw.net PawRecognizePaw.net]
* [http://www.ustream.tv/channel/bucktown-tiger-sets-up-shop Bucktown Tiger on Ustream]

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Flea Collar Comedy Tour

2010-02-14T07:05:12Z

Tahamaki: Created Page.

'''The Flea Collar Comedy Tour''' was the name used for a brief series of multiple-performer stand-up comedy shows. The name is a parody of the mainstream "Blue Collar Comedy Tour," and is a misnomer, since it was only planned to be performed at one convention. To date, only two shows have been performed under this moniker, at [[Mephit FurMeet]] 2006 and 2007.

==2006 Performers==

* [[Caldy Caldwell]]
* [[Kiran Lightpaw]]
* [[Tahamaki]]
* [[Isfacat]]

==2007 Performers==

* [[Isfacat]]
* [[Deyna T. Otter]]
* [[Tahamaki]]
* [[Clockwork Mouse]]
* [[Bucktown Tiger]]

==Future Plans==

After Tahamaki's decision to leave MFM staff in 2007, and ultimately to withdraw all support for the con in 2009, the Flea Collar Comedy Tour is now left without a "home convention." A new convention to host the show is currently being sought.

History of FurNation

2010-02-14T04:55:01Z

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This article covers the history of the [[FurNation]] website and associated franchises.

==Pre-2004==
* '''November 1996''': FurNation website established by [[Nexxus]] and [[Rackett]]<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20060203000315/http://furplanet.com/shop/category.asp?catid=47 Internet Archive Wayback Machine 3 Feb 2006 archive of FurPlanet's webpage about FurNation Web Hosting]. Retrieved 11 September 2007: FurNation Multimedia claimed at one point that, {{q|..."established in November 1996 we are one of the three most established websites in the genre!"}} It never indicated what the other two websites were at the time of the claim.</ref>
* '''30 March 1998''': Nakira reports that Nexxus advised him that upgrades to the FurNation servers failed and that the website would remain offline permanently<ref>[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.fan.furry/browse_thread/thread/d71056f3780a395/b664c019ee250dd7 FurNation is no more - Post to alt.fan.furry, Retrieved 13 February 2010]</ref>. The website was accessible again a few days later.
* '''9 November 2001''': Nexxus temporarily [http://www.flayrah.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=490 suspended FurNation] due to [[Sibe]]'s actions.
* '''25 June 2002''': Nexxus states he is transferring complete ownership of the FurNation website to [[Rackett]]<ref>[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.fan.furry/browse_thread/thread/8c619331005e6542/02cf7b7e53e00956 My Official Reply (Or Smash has no shame)... - Post to alt.fan.furry, Retrieved 13 February 2010</ref>.

==2004==
Sometime in 2004, Nexxus established [[FurPlanet]], which served as the official FurNation Multimedia online store for the next four years.

On 28 December 2004, Nexxus announced his intent to convert FurNation to AnthroNation, with the addition of [[Fantasy]] and [[Sci-fi]] websites. He also announced the FurNation toolbar, which was never released.

==2005==
In 2005, the Luxor sim was built in the recently-founded virtual world [[Second Life]]; it eventually became the central area of [[FurNation Worlds]].

==2007==
=== Recent Changes on Furnation ===
'''In''' mid September 2007, [[Nexxus]] and Furnation's administrators made some major updates to the website.
These changes were mainly to the ''gallery system'' and to the instant messaging ''shoutbox'' that is featured at the top of each page on the website. The changes to the gallery system apparently made it very hard for the artists to actually upload their artwork. According to some users, they were also confused at the way the website stored their images, making them harder to view than before. Over time, however, most users have gotten used to the new gallery system.

=== Criticisms ===
Around June 2007, Nexxus added a shoutbox to the site, which can be seen as the sole reason many non-furries joined the site. The influx of non-furries, and the departure of many of the more respected members of the site around this time, was seen by a few members of FurNation as the reason that the general quality of posts, art and otherwise, on the site, has been going "downhill" since that period, an assertion disputed by the FurNation administrators<ref>[http://en.wikifur.com/index.php?title=FurNation&oldid=184192 '''FurNation Webmaster Reply'''], from User:98.26.53.210: {{q|The FN Shoutbox was an addition that only Registered Members can use. So far it has become a very well used addition to the services we offer. As far as going downhill, we are seeing increased usage across the board for all our services.}}</ref>.

==2008==
=== Hacking ===
Around March 2008, the website was hacked and all user websites, most of which pre-dated the current incarnation which includes the gallery system and shoutbox, were lost. Because those sites were not backed up on the server, all accounts and information on those sites were lost.

In a [http://furnation.com/index.php?showtopic=31737 post appearing on the front page] on March 28, 2008, zerodog posted a message in which he stated "FurNation is not responsible for the maintaining or backup of any data stored on personal websites or any other hosted sites. However FurNation owned sites such as FurNation Forums and FurPlanet are backed up regularly as are their respective databases. It is ultimately the End users responsibility to keep up with there data, not ours. If data is lost we will try to recover it using recovery tools but there is NO assurances that we can."

===First announcement of closure===
On September 7, 2008, Nexxus sent the following email to FurNation users:

{{q|FurNation started in November of 1996 as a simple web hosting site. Since then it has grown to be a center peice of the furry fandom for chatting and finding new friends.

Unfortunatly, I have paid out of pocket for the service since its inception. Donations have helped, along with the income that FurPlanet generated to support the service. Since I have sold FurPlanet to Argyll Productions the server fees are once again running me into a lot of debt.

We were getting help on the server fees, but the debt I have to pay back is getting way out of control. I would like to keep the server running with donations alone, but last month we managed only 135 dollars toward the total monthly fees of 400 dollars. I do appreciate those who donated, and I put the money towards the fees.

Unfortunatly, if the present trend continues, FurNation will have to close its doors as of October 1st, 2008. I do not wish to do this, but the rising debt I am accumulating will force this issue upon me.

If you would like to keep FurNation online, please consider a donation for the service. Once again, if we have to close its been a hell of a 12 year run and I have had a great time providing this service to the community.

To donate, you can use the quick button link on the main FurNation webpage or visit the following URL:

(the URL is a PayPal link)

Sincerely,

Nexxus

FurNation Webmaster}}<ref>[http://furnation.com/index.php?showtopic=42483 "FurNation and the future..", posted by Nexxus on the FurNation forums]</ref>

==2009==
=== Closure and re-opening ===
On May 9, 2009, Nexxus announced in an email to users and on FurNation's front page<ref>[http://furnation.com/index.php?showtopic=61783 "The End of Days", posted by Nexxus on the FurNation front page] on May 9, 2009. Retrieved May 9, 2009.</ref> that FurNation would be closing on May 16, 2009:

{{q|FurNation, a websystem that I have operated for the furry fandom since 1996, almost 14 years, will be closing and going offline forever on May 16th, 2009 at Midnight.

FurNation Worlds, the sims we run on Second Life, will remain for now in name only. FurNation Prime, the main center sim will go offline this week.

I am sorry to announce this, but for FN to continue at the present time while paying the debt that I still have for the hosting fees going back to the beginning of operation we would need a little over 2K in cash along with this month's hosting fees of 400 dollars. I do not expect nor wish to ask for further donations to run the service, nor can I afford to continue to add to my current debt.

All Supporting Members will be able to keep using the email system (I will provide a new URL for the web interface). I will provide further information later this week.

For those hosting sites on FN, the FTP service will remain in operation until the end of this month for all those who need to collect any data they may have stored.

I have met many friends in the fandom, and I can say that the last 14 years in the fandom has been one of the greatest experiences of my life. To bring FurNation to a final close is one of the hardest things I have done, and I will always feel a part of myself is missing.

So long furs and furrets, and thanks for all the carrots.

Nexxus}}

Later, however, Nexxus revised the date of closure to May 23 at midnight<ref>[http://furnation.com/index.php?showtopic=61783&st=80&start=80# Revised date]</ref>. By May 21, the donation indicator had only reached to 35% of the projected necessary expenses for the continued upkeep of the website.

Beginning the morning of May 23, the front page of the site featured only this simple message:

{{q|FurNation is gone.

So long, and thanks for all the carrots.}}

The site was then re-opened on May 25, with a slightly increased reserve of funds for the server upkeep. This was the second time that the FurNation website had temporarily suspended operations in its 13-year history.

=== Transfer to community ownership ===

On May 26, 2009, "The FurNation Support Team" sent an email to FurNation users announcing that the service would continue to operate and would be run by a group:

{{q|We have worked out an agreement that will allow FN to stay online. The service is being transfered to the Furry Community as a whole, and will be run and operated as a group effort with voting for the CEO and board of directors like any convention or small public business would be run. Basically, this will be the first web service to be fully owned and operated by the fandom! We will have more details this week as we work out all the plans and create the TOS and Charter for the new FurNation! Please stay tuned.

Oh, the Gallery section is going to be offline for a few weeks as we work out how the new system will be set up.

We will still need to cover server fees at the present location for one month, so the donation system is still online on the front page. After this month we have several options for free hosting we will be considering for our future expansion. Thanks!

Sincerely,

The FurNation Support Team}}

A further email was sent the same day:

{{q|Just to let you all know, we are going to host the present service at its current location for another month. This will allow us time to chage the service over (we have several offers for free hosting for FurNation, but it will take time to move).

We are over 300 dollars short for next month's hosting fees on our existing service. Please consider throwing us some change if you can to help us while we get all the stuffs in order to move to a free hosting system. Thankies!}}
[[File:FN -1.jpg|right|thumb|300px|December 2009 screen (variant #1)]]
[[File:FNOUT.jpg|right|thumb|300px|December 2009 screen (variant #2)]]
These messages were also posted on the site.<ref>[http://furnation.com/index.php?showtopic=62983 "FurNation is back online!", posted on the FurNation front page] on May 26, 2009. Retrieved May 26, 2009.</ref>

On October 2, 2009 an announcement was made, entitled "No Funds to pay Server Fees":<ref>http://furnation.com/index.php?act=home Retrieved October 2, 2009.</ref>

{{q|Well, the economy seems to have finally gotten around to us, and the donation drive for the upgrades and server fees has met EPIC FAIL. We have approx 4 more days of service until they pull the plug at our ISP.

I blame this economy more than anything right now, as most of my friends are out of work right now.

I will shift the site over to a default OUT OF SERVICE screen when we go offline. The new community owned FN worked very well, but unfortunatly there just is not enough interest to keep it community owned. It was a great test though, and I give great thanks to those who helped keep us online this long.}}

===December closure===

On 8 December 2009, [[Nexxus]] announced on the site front page and forums that the FurNation PayPal account had been suspended for terms of use violations, and that the site's ISP had also received a complaint. The announcement blamed [[Fur Affinity]] staff for the suspension, criticizing [[The Dragoneer]]'s management of his own site (which [[History of Fur Affinity#November/December 2009 outage|was down at the time]]), and set a closure date of 1 January 2010.<ref>''[http://www.crushyiffdestroy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=83359#83359 The definite (?) end for FurNation]'' - [[Freehaven]], [[Crush Yiff Destroy]] forums (8 December 2009)</ref>

Discussion ensued, one topic of which was the lack of proof for these assertions. The Dragoneer strongly denied the claims on his Twitter account, stating that Fur Affinity had lost its own PayPal account access earlier that year, without blaming FurNation.

Later that day, the FurNation page was replaced with the text: "FurNation is gone. So long, and thanks for all the <s>carrots</s> cocks," as well as "lol bitches" in black-on-black text beneath it. Its Twitter account held the message "FurNation is offline, this time for good. So long and thanks for all the fish."

On 10 December 2009, FurNation's URL address resolved to http://www.furisdead.com/, a site run by [[Wikipedia:PETA|PETA]]. By 12 December it was resolving to a mail portal bearing the FurNation logo.

===December reopening ===

[[Reyedog]] took over Furnation around December 23, 2009, with websites due to return on January 1st, 2010. The website is currently hosted on the social network [[wikipedia:Ning (website)|Ning.com]] (http://furnation.ning.com/). However, in Ning.com's terms of service, adult content (something Furnation has long been known for) is banned.<ref>''[http://furnation.ning.com/main/authorization/termsOfService?noBack=1 Terms of Service - Ning]'' (23 December 2009)</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}
{{WikiFurSourced|FurNation}}
[[Category:History by website]]

User:Tahamaki

2010-02-14T04:09:06Z

Tahamaki:

Num8

2010-02-14T04:02:48Z

Tahamaki: Corrected Pawpet to Funday Pawpet Show.

'''Num8''', also known as '''KurwaSuka''', is a grey [[wolf]] and a [[fursuiter]] from [[Wikipedia:France|France]]. Num8 appeared in episode 407 of the [[Funday PawPet Show]].<ref>[http://pawpet.tv/episode_407 Synopsis of episode 407] on the [[Funday PawPet Show]] website. Retrieved February 16, 2009</ref>

==Fursuit==

Num8 has a grey [[husky]] partial fursuit, going by the name of '''Mizuri'''.<ref>[http://fur-suit.org/?c=viewsuit&id=9 Mizuri] on [[the Fursuit Database]]. Retrieved February 16, 2009</ref> The suit was built by [[WhiteyFawks]] at [[Arend Studios]] in 2006, and was first worn at [[Eurofurence 12]].

==Controversy==

Num8 made claims via [[LiveJournal]] that he was diagnosed with metastatic brain cancer. The [[Funday PawPet Show]] crew and viewers raised over $2000 to bring him to the United States to visit with various members of the fandom and to attend [[DisneyWorld]]. <ref>[http://furrydrama.baywords.com/?p=167 Num8 - A Long String of Lies]</ref> After his return to France, follow up posts were made by a person who claimed to be a close friend of Num8's, updating on his condition. In July 2009, Num8 posted on his LiveJournal account that he had fabricated the whole story<ref>[http://num8.livejournal.com/63617.html Num8's LiveJournal Post]</ref> and promised to make restitution to those who had donated.

==References==
<references/>

==External links==

*[http://www.furaffinity.net/user/kurwasuka Num8] on [[FurAffinity]]
*[http://numeight.deviantart.com/ Num8] on [[deviantART]]
*[http://num8.livejournal.com/ Num8] on [[LiveJournal]]

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[[Category:Fursuiters]]
[[Category:Wolf characters]]
[[Category:Husky characters]]
[[Category:France]]

Num8

2010-02-14T04:00:35Z

Tahamaki: Summarized the controversy over the false cancer claim and fundraising.

'''Num8''', also known as '''KurwaSuka''', is a grey [[wolf]] and a [[fursuiter]] from [[Wikipedia:France|France]]. Num8 appeared in episode 407 of the [[Funday PawPet Show]].<ref>[http://pawpet.tv/episode_407 Synopsis of episode 407] on the [[Funday PawPet Show]] website. Retrieved February 16, 2009</ref>

==Fursuit==

Num8 has a grey [[husky]] partial fursuit, going by the name of '''Mizuri'''.<ref>[http://fur-suit.org/?c=viewsuit&id=9 Mizuri] on [[the Fursuit Database]]. Retrieved February 16, 2009</ref> The suit was build by [[WhiteyFawks]] at [[Arend Studios]] in 2006, and was first worn at [[Eurofurence 12]].

==Controversy==

Num8 made claims via [[LiveJournal]] that he was diagnosed with metastatic brain cancer. The [[Pawpet]] crew raised over $2000 to bring him to the United States to visit with various members of the fandom and to attend [[DisneyWorld]]. <ref>[http://furrydrama.baywords.com/?p=167 Num8 - A Long String of Lies]</ref> After his return to France, follow up posts were made by a person who claimed to be a close friend of Num8's, updating on his condition. In July 2009, Num8 posted on his LiveJournal account that he had fabricated the whole story<ref>[http://num8.livejournal.com/63617.html Num8's LiveJournal Post]</ref> and promised to make restitution to those who had donated.

==References==
<references/>

==External links==

*[http://www.furaffinity.net/user/kurwasuka Num8] on [[FurAffinity]]
*[http://numeight.deviantart.com/ Num8] on [[deviantART]]
*[http://num8.livejournal.com/ Num8] on [[LiveJournal]]

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[[Category:Wolf characters]]
[[Category:Husky characters]]
[[Category:France]]

Category talk:2010 deaths

2010-02-13T20:03:13Z

Tahamaki:

== Death vs. Disestablishment ==

I would like to suggest that starting with 2010 and going forward, that we separate this category into disestablishments (the ending of a website or MUCK or chatroom) and deaths (the death of a fandom member). Anyone agree or disagree? --[[User:Tahamaki|Tahamaki]] 17:41, 13 February 2010 (UTC)
:Why? --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]<sup>([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]])</sup> 17:54, 13 February 2010 (UTC)
::A website shutting down isn't really a 'death' per se. If you look at Wikipedia, "death" is reserved exclusively for people. --[[User:Tahamaki|Tahamaki]] 20:03, 13 February 2010 (UTC)

Category:2010 deaths

2010-02-13T17:52:40Z

Tahamaki: Put it under the template form.

Category talk:2010 deaths

2010-02-13T17:41:20Z

Tahamaki: Created page with '== Death vs. Disestablishment == I would like to suggest that starting with 2010 and going forward, that we separate this category into disestablishments (the ending of a websit…'

Category:2010 deaths

2010-02-13T17:38:49Z

Tahamaki: Adding description from previous pages.

People/characters/events/etc. that died in '''2010'''.
See also: [[2010 births]].

Orlando Furry Archives

2010-02-13T17:18:58Z

Tahamaki: added category.

{{Infobox website
| title = Orlando Furry Archives
| image = [[Image:FANlogo-small.jpg|150px]]
| author = '''Owners:''' [[Simtra]] and [[Harik]]
* '''Site Founder:''' Simtra and Harik
* '''Webmaster''': Harik
| url = http://fanarchive.net
| status =
| began = 1996
| ended = 2008
| genre = Multimedia archive
| rating = [[File:Censor MA button.png]]
}}
The '''Orlando Furry Archives''' (also known as '''Orlando F.A.N''' or the '''F.A.N. Archive''') provided hosting for [[furry art]] and [[:Category:Artists|artists]] media, with the exception of those specializing in [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] and [[anime]]-style. It also provided a mirror of [[Mia's Index of Anthro Stories]].

==History==

This archive started in 1996 as a programing project by Simtra to place Harik's art collection on the web. Harik took over as webmaster after Simtra stopped being an admin in 1999 because his job was taking up too much time.

Some artists have left their images up there in a forgotten state, so it provides a glimpse into the early works of now-famous or now-forgotten furry artists. The recent uploads page is frequented mainly by art from [[Huskie]], [[XianJaguar]], [[Tremaine]] and [[Megan Giles]].

The original name of the archive was furry.ao.net which led to the name F.A.N. Archive. This was changed to the current name to distance itself from the ISP where it was hosted.

== Status ==

The site has been down since around June 2008 and has been confirmed dead by Harik.

{{website-stub}}
{{Media archives}}
[[Category:Art archives]]
[[Category:Web hosts]]
[[Category:1996 births]]
[[Category:2008 deaths]]

[[sv:Orlando Furry Archives]]

SpinDizzy

2010-02-13T17:02:30Z

Tahamaki: /* Helpstaff */ Fixed link to page for Argon to Argon Hamilton

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'''SpinDizzy''' is a [[MUCK]] which is the successor to [[Toons Furr and Fluff]] (TF&F).

* '''Addresses''':
** '''MUCK server''': muck.spindizzy.org, port 7072
** '''Website''': http://www.spindizzy.org/
** '''LiveJournal''': http://www.livejournal.com/community/spindizzy_muck/

* '''Ran from/to''': 1998 - present

SpinDizzy also has a regularly published online newspaper, entitled [http://www.spindizzynews.org @Action News], which has been running for several years.

== [[Wizard]]s ==

* [[Austin]] - Managing Editor
* [[Findra]] - server admin
* [[Morticon]] - RP/Programming/GeneralHelp/PlayerCreation/Blding
* [[Ping]] - Cookie management. No, really!
* [[Skyler]] - Helpstaff lead

== [[Helpstaff]] ==

* [[Argon Hamilton]] - @Action News and the SpinDizzy web site.
* [[Beltrami]]
* [[Gilead]] - Newbie help, homes, [[zombies]], vehicles, some MPI.
* [[Kinsor]] MUF & MPI & Building & Bananas!
* [[Mouser]] - Reminding smaller animals of the food chain.
* [[Nimble]]

== See also ==
* [[:Category:SpinDizzy wizards]]
* [[:Category:SpinDizzy characters]]

== External links ==
* [http://www.tigerden.com/infopage/muck/spindizzy.html SpinDizzy] on [[Rhal's Furry MU*s Page]]

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

Argon Hamilton

2010-02-13T16:51:05Z

Tahamaki:

{{cleanup}}
'''Argon Hamilton''', real name '''Andy Baker''' (born '''William Andrew Baker''' October 27, 1953 - December 22 2009) was a male centaur on both [[SpinDizzy]] MUCK and [[FurryMUCK]]. He described himself as a "Southern Gentleman, hailing from the SE corner of the United States."

== Character Description ==

Argon was described as a large, white clydesdale-like centaur with golden hair (often in a ponytail), mane, tail and feathering. He stands at 8'6" tall, prefering human measurement over that of what is used for horses. When confronted with his equine anatomy, he proudly espoused his trademark speech of how he was 'horse-like but not like a horse'.

== SpinDizzy MUCK ==

Argon was, until the time of his passing, the chief editor of [[SpinDizzy]] MUCK's newspaper, @Action News and was the significant other of [[Mavra]].

== Death ==

On January 3, 2010, it was reported on the SpinDizzy MUCK LiveJournal community that Argon's player had passed away after several months wrought with health problems including a stroke.<ref name="spindizzylj">''[http://community.livejournal.com/spindizzy_muck/150380.html But seas between us braid hae roar'd - Retrieved February 13, 2010]</ref>

= References =
<references />

{{Person-stub}}
[[Category:People]]
[[Category:1953 births]]
[[Category:2009 deaths]]

Talk:Andy Baker

2010-02-13T07:36:47Z

Tahamaki: Created page with 'This is a duplicate article of Argon Hamilton which I've attempted to wikify and expand. Can this article be redirected to the article under the fandom name? --[[User:Taham…'

This is a duplicate article of [[Argon Hamilton]] which I've attempted to wikify and expand. Can this article be redirected to the article under the fandom name? --[[User:Tahamaki|tahamaki]] 07:36, 13 February 2010 (UTC)

Andy Baker

2010-02-13T07:28:48Z

Tahamaki: Undo revision 286111 by Tahamaki (Talk)

'''Andy Baker''', also known as '''Argon''' (full name '''William Andrew Baker''', October 27, 1953 - December 22 2009), was the editor of [[Spindizzy Muck Guild]]'s [[Action News]] news page. He was mated to fellow [[furrymuck]]er [[Mavra]].

{{Person-stub}}
[[Category:People]]
[[Category:1953 births]]
[[Category:2009 deaths]]

Andy Baker

2010-02-13T07:27:52Z

Tahamaki: Clearing information, preparing to merge pages.

Argon Hamilton

2010-02-13T07:27:06Z

Tahamaki: minor cleanup.

{{cleanup}}
'''Argon Hamilton''', real name '''Andy Baker''' (born '''William Andrew Baker''' October 27, 1953 - December 22 2009) was a male centaur on both [[SpinDizzy]] MUCK and [[FurryMUCK]]. He described himself as a "Southern Gentleman, hailing from the SE corner of the United States."

== Character Description ==

Argon was described as a large, white clydesdale-like centaur with golden hair (often in a ponytail), mane, tail and feathering. He stands at 8'6" tall, prefering human measurement over that of what is used for horses. When confronted with his equine anatomy, he proudly espoused his trademark speech of how he was 'horse-like but not like a horse'.

== SpinDizzy MUCK ==

Argon was, until the time of his passing, the chief editor of [SpinDizzy MUCK]'s newspaper, @Action News and was the significant other of [[Mavra]].

== Death ==

On January 3, 2010, it was reported on the SpinDizzy MUCK LiveJournal community that Argon's player had passed away after several months wrought with health problems including a stroke.<ref name="spindizzylj">''[http://community.livejournal.com/spindizzy_muck/150380.html But seas between us braid hae roar'd - Retrieved February 13, 2010]</ref>

{{Person-stub}}
[[Category:People]]
[[Category:1953 births]]
[[Category:2009 deaths]]

Argon Hamilton

2010-02-13T07:25:49Z

Tahamaki: We have two articles for this person - one under Andy Baker and another under Argon Hamilton. Merging the two articles.

{{cleanup}}
''Argon Hamilton'', real name ''Andy Baker'' (born '''William Andrew Baker''' October 27, 1953 - December 22 2009) was a male centaur on both SpinDizzy MUCK and FurryMUCK. He described himself as a "Southern Gentleman, hailing from the SE corner of the United States."

== Character Description ==

Argon was described as a large, white clydesdale-like centaur with golden hair (often in a ponytail), mane, tail and feathering. He stands at 8'6" tall, prefering human measurement over that of what is used for horses. When confronted with his equine anatomy, he proudly espoused his trademark speech of how he was 'horse-like but not like a horse'.

== SpinDizzy MUCK ==

Argon was, until the time of his passing, the chief editor of [SpinDizzy MUCK]'s newspaper, @Action News and was the significant other of [[Mavra]].

== Death ==

On January 3, 2010, it was reported on the SpinDizzy MUCK LiveJournal community that Argon's player had passed away after several months wrought with health problems including a stroke.<ref name="spindizzylj">''[http://community.livejournal.com/spindizzy_muck/150380.html But seas between us braid hae roar'd - Retrieved February 13, 2010]</ref>

{{Person-stub}}
[[Category:People]]
[[Category:1953 births]]
[[Category:2009 deaths]]

Argon Hamilton

2010-02-13T07:22:08Z

Tahamaki: Adding categories, minor spellchecking.

{{cleanup}}
Argon Hamilton (unknown - December 2009) was a male centaur on both SpinDizzy MUCK and FurryMUCK. He described himself as a "Southern Gentleman, hailing from the SE corner of the United States."

== Character Description ==

Argon was described as a large, white clydesdale-like centaur with golden hair (often in a ponytail), mane, tail and feathering. He stands at 8'6" tall, prefering human measurement over that of what is used for horses. When confronted with his equine anatomy, he proudly espoused his trademark speech of how he was 'horse-like but not like a horse'.

== SpinDizzy MUCK ==

Argon was, until the time of his passing, the chief editor of [SpinDizzy MUCK]'s newspaper, @Action News and was the significant other of Mavra.

== Death ==

On January 3, 2010, it was reported on the SpinDizzy MUCK LiveJournal community that Argon's player had passed away after several months wrought with health problems including a stroke.<ref name="spindizzylj">''[http://community.livejournal.com/spindizzy_muck/150380.html But seas between us braid hae roar'd - Retrieved February 13, 2010]</ref>

[[Category:2009 deaths]]

Argon Hamilton

2010-02-13T07:21:24Z

Tahamaki:

Argon Hamilton

2010-02-13T07:20:14Z

Tahamaki:

{{cleanup}}
Argon Hamilton (unknown - December 2009) was a male centaur on both SpinDizzy MUCK and FurryMUCK. He described himself as a "Southern Gentleman, hailing from the SE corner of the United States."

== Character Description ==

Argon was described as a large, white clydesdale-like centaur with golden hair (often in a ponytail), mane, tail and feathering. He stands at 8'6" tall, prefering human measurement over that of what is used for horses. When confronted with his equine anatomy, he proudly espouses his trademark speach of how he is 'horse-like but not like a horse'.

== SpinDizzy MUCK ==

Argon was, until the time of his passing, the chief editor of [SpinDizzy MUCK]'s newspaper, @Action News and was the significant other of Mavra.

== Death ==

On January 3, 2010, it was reported on the SpinDizzy MUCK LiveJournal community that Argon's player had passed away after several months wrought with health problems including a stroke.<ref name="spindizzylj">''[http://community.livejournal.com/spindizzy_muck/150380.html But seas between us braid hae roar'd - Retrieved February 13, 2010]</ref>

Argon Hamilton

2010-02-13T07:17:39Z

Tahamaki: Attempting to wikify page.

{{cleanup}}
Argon Hamilton (unknown - December 2009) was a male centaur on both SpinDizzy MUCK and FurryMUCK. He described himself as a "Southern Gentleman, hailing from the SE corner of the United States."

== Character Description ==

Argon was described as a large, white clydesdale-like centaur with golden hair (often in a ponytail), mane, tail and feathering. He stands at 8'6" tall, prefering human measurement over that of what is used for horses. When confronted with his equine anatomy, he proudly espouses his trademark speach of how he is 'horse-like but not like a horse'.

== SpinDizzy MUCK ==

Argon was, until the time of his passing, the chief editor of [SpinDizzy MUCK]'s newspaper, @Action News and was the significant other of Mavra.

== Death ==

On January 3, 2010, it was reported on the SpinDizzy MUCK LiveJournal community that Argon's player had passed away after several months wrought with health problems including a stroke.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/spindizzy_muck/150380.html]But seas between us braid hae roar'd - Retrieved February 13, 2010</ref>

News:Furp killed in motorcycle accident

2009-02-19T16:34:35Z

Tahamaki: added news coverage.

{{date|February|19|2009}}{{publish}}
[[Image:Furp head cropped.jpg|right|frame|Furp at [[Dorsai Thing]] 31]]
Long-time fandom member and convention volunteer [[Furp]] (Patrick Reed) died yesterday night in an accident on the roads close to his work at the [[Wikipedia:Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms|Twentynine Palms]] [[Wikipedia:Marine Corps|Marine Corps]] base in California.<ref name="unclekage">''[http://unclekage.livejournal.com/106551.html Unbearable news]'' - {{lj-user|unclekage}} (February 19, 2009)</ref>

Furp was riding his motorcycle on Highway 62, <ref>''[http://www.insidesocal.com/news247/2009/02/motorcyclist-killed-in-twentyn.html News from insidesocal.com]''(February 19, 2009)</ref>when a drunk Marine cut in front of him.<ref>''[http://bluedeer.livejournal.com/322203.html Rest in Peace, Furp]'' - {{lj-user|bluedeer}} (February 19, 2009)</ref> He was pronounced dead on the scene. He was 33.<ref>[http://www.anthrocon.org/node/3547#comment-26792 Comment on ''A tragic loss''] - [[Uncle Kage]], Anthrocon forums (February 19, 2009)</ref>

Furp was a regular member of [[Anthrocon]] [[operations]] staff, as well other conventions such as [[Califur]], [[FurFright]], and [[Midwest FurFest]], and provided expertise in first-aid.

==Quotes==
{{q|Anyone who was on the MFF staff in any of the last ten years knew Furp [...] From removing glass from Candis King's foot in 2000 to helping my sister in 2006 when she collapsed just after Kage's "So This Is Your First Convention" panel and to things non-con related...there's a number of things to remember. He'll be missed in no small number of ways by no small number of people. — [[Foxish (person)|Foxish]]<ref>[http://unclekage.livejournal.com/106551.html?thread=3116087#t3116087 Foxish's comment] (February 19, 2008)</ref>}}
{{q|To those who knew Furp, and his wonderful darker sense of humor.. all I can do is picture him at the pearly gates, looking around with that lovely grin of his, then back at the world that will miss him so, smiling at God and rolling his eyes going "F-ing marines..." — [[Chains Coyote]] <ref>[http://unclekage.livejournal.com/106551.html?thread=3117879#t3117879 Chains Coyote's comment] (February 19, 2008)</ref>}}
{{q|I first met Furp back in 2003 or so, when [[Uncle Kage]] felt that he would be a good addition to Con Ops. That totally turned out to be the case. He worked hard, and partied harder when the work was done. — [[Giza]]<ref>''[http://giza.livejournal.com/548665.html Patrick Reed: 1975-2009]'' - {{lj-user|giza}} (February 19, 2009)</ref>}}

==Sources==
<references />

Mephit Fur Meet 12

2007-09-15T14:50:18Z

Tahamaki:

{{Mephit Furmeet}}
'''Mephit Furmeet 12''', aka '''MFM 12''', the twelfth annual [[Mephit Furmeet]], will be held from August 29 to 31, 2007, at the Holiday Inn Select at Memphis International Airport in [[Wikipedia:Memphis, Tennessee|Memphis]], [[Wikipedia:Tennessee|Tennessee]].

The theme for MFM 12, announced at the closing ceremonies of [[MFM 2007]], will be "Office Space."

==Guest of Honor==
The [[Guest of Honor|guest of honor]] for 2008 has not been announced yet.

{{con-stub}}

==External links==
* [http://www.mephitfurmeet.org/ Mephit Furmeet website]
* [http://selectmemphis.com/ Holiday Inn Select at Memphis International Airport]
* {{con resources|Mephit Furmeet|Mephit Furmeet 2008}}

[[Category:Conventions]]
[[Category:Tennessee]]
[[Category:2008 events]]

Template:Upcoming events

2007-09-15T14:48:06Z

Tahamaki: changed mfm dates

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'''2007:'''
<br>[[Image:AUS.gif|Australia]] Sept 21-23: [[FurJAM]]
<br>[[Image:GER.gif|Germany]] Oct 04-08: [[H-Con]]
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] Oct 05-07: [[Western Pennsylvania Furry Weekend|West PA Furry Weekend]] (PA)
<br>[[Image:CZE.gif|Czech Republic]] Oct 12-14: [[MiniFurr Pohoda Březová]]
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] Oct 12-14: [[ConClave]] (MI)
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] Oct 20-21: [[Elliott's Fall Festival]] (FL)
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] Oct 19-21: [[FurFright]] (CT)
<br>[[Image:ARG.gif|Argentina]] Oct 19-21: [[UFACon]]
<br>[[Image:GER.gif|Germany]] Oct 25-28: [[HerbstCon|Die HerbstCon]]
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] Oct 26-28: [[Oklacon]] (OK)
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] Nov 02-04: [[NekoCon]] (VA)
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] Nov 16-18: [[Midwest FurFest]] (IL)
<br>[[Image:FRA.gif|France]] Nov 23-27: [[FranFurence]]
<br>[[Image:ENG.gif|ENG]] Dec 01-02: [[Red Blue & White]]
<br>[[Image:AUS.gif|Australia]] Dec 14-16: [[MiDFur]]
<br>[[Image:JPN.gif|Japan]] Dec 15: [[とらんすふぁ]]
<br><br>
'''2008:'''
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] Jan 24-28: [[Further Confusion]] (CA)
<br>[[Image:AUT.gif|Austria]] Jan 26-Feb 02: [[Zillercon]]
<br>[[Image:BRA.gif|Brazil]] Feb 02-05: [[Abando]] (SP)
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] Feb 15-17: [[Furry Weekend Atlanta]] (GA)
<br>[[Image:GER.gif|Germany]] Mar 28-30: [[HerbstCon|Die HerbstCon Spring Edition]]
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] Mar 28-30: [[Megaplex]] (FL)
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] Apr 04-06: [[I-CON]] (NY)
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] Apr 18-20: [[All Fur Fun]] (WA)
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'''2008 (continued):'''
<br>[[Image:GER.gif|Germany]] May 08-11: [[Mephit Mini Con]]
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] May 15-18: [[Califur]] (CA)
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] May 23-25: [[Rocket City FurMeet]] (AL)
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] June 06-08: [[Rocky Mountain Fur Con]] (CO)
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] June 13-15: [[Duckon|DucKon]] (IL)
<br>[[Image:ENG.gif|England]] June 20-23: [[ConFuzzled]]
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] June 26-29: [[Anthrocon]] (PA)
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] June 27-30: [[Gathering of the Gargoyles]] (IL)
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] July 24-27: [[Comic-Con International]] (CA)
<br>[[Image:AUT.gif|Austria]] July 24-27: [[Lakeside Furs]]
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] Aug 01-03: [[ConnectiCon]] (CT)
<br>[[Image:CAN.gif|Canada]] Aug 08-10: [[Anthrofest]] (QC)
<br>[[Image:GER.gif|Germany]] Aug 27-31: [[Eurofurence]]
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] Aug 29-31: [[Mephit Furmeet]] (TN)
<br><br>
'''TBA:'''
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] Oct 2007: [[Furloween]] (FL)
<br>[[Image:CAN.gif|Canada]] Oct 2007: [[Howloween]] (BC)
<br>[[Image:NZL.gif|New Zealand]] Nov/Dec 2007: [[FurcoNZ]]
<br>[[Image:RUS.gif|Russia]] Jan/Feb 2008: [[Rusfurrence|РусФуренция]]
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] Apr 2008: [[Furry Fiesta]] (TX)
<br>[[Image:CZE.gif|Czech Republic]] Apr 2008: [[ČeSFuR]]
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] May 2008: [[Cape May Fur Meet]] (NJ)
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] May 2008: [[Morphicon]] (OH)
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] July 2008: [[Califur Diego]] (CA)
<br>[[Image:RUS.gif|Russia]] Aug 2008: [[Furry Eclipse]]
<br>[[Image:CAN.gif|Canada]] Aug 2008: [[Feral!|Camp Feral!]] (ON)
<br>[[Image:USA.gif|USA]] Sept 2008: [[RainFurrest]] (WA)

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Mephit Fur Meet 12

2007-09-11T04:52:08Z

Tahamaki:

'''Mephit Furmeet 12''' (a.k.a. '''MFM 12''') is a furry convention planned for August 28-31, 2008 in [[Wikipedia:Memphis, Tennessee|Memphis]].

The venue will once again be the Holiday Inn Select Memphis Airport.

Announced at the closing ceremonies of MFM 11, the theme for MFM 12 will be "Office Space."

Mephit Fur Meet 12

2007-09-11T04:51:23Z

Tahamaki: New page: {{Mephit FurMeet}} '''Mephit Furmeet 12''' (a.k.a. '''MFM 12''') is a furry convention planned for August 28-31, 2008 in Memphis. The venue will once ...

{{Mephit FurMeet}}

'''Mephit Furmeet 12''' (a.k.a. '''MFM 12''') is a furry convention planned for August 28-31, 2008 in [[Wikipedia:Memphis, Tennessee|Memphis]].

The venue will once again be the Holiday Inn Select Memphis Airport.

Announced at the closing ceremonies of MFM 11, the theme for MFM 12 will be "Office Space."

Talk:Timeline of charity donations

2007-09-08T16:39:12Z

Tahamaki:

When previewing, the graph doesn't seem to display unless I also change the scale to something silly (over 65000 or so). There's no easytimeline error message, it just doesn't display anything at all.

I'm not sure whether this is an easytimeline issue, something funny I'm doing, or just a preview idiosyncrasy. In any case, it makes editing difficult. --[[User:Riismo|Riismo]] 20:07, 19 August 2007 (UTC)

:This is unfortunately a problem with EasyTimeline on Wikia. I have notified the techs about it, a bug report has been filed, however it is relatively low-priority since few people actually use EasyTimeline. The key is to keep pressing preview until it actually works. It will do eventually. At that point, you can save and it should remain. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]<sup>([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]])</sup> 20:36, 19 August 2007 (UTC)

::Thanks, that solved it --[[User:Riismo|Riismo]] 22:26, 19 August 2007 (UTC)

MFM Raised money in 2005 for Tiger Haven, along with a separate fundraising for the red cross for Katrina victims. I'm working on getting figures and will provide those as I get them. -- Tahamaki

List of furs who were married at a furry con

2007-09-08T05:37:42Z

Tahamaki:

''This list may be incomplete.''

* '''1994''' - [[ConFurence 5]]: [[Jim Groat|Jim]] and [[Hakeber|Rebekah Groat]].
* '''1998''' - [[Albany Anthrocon 1998]]: [[Wayd Wolf]] and [[French K'Tae]] were married during the [[masquerade]].
* '''2001''' - [[Mephit Furmeet 2001]]: [[Blackpaw]] and [[Maus Merryjest]] held a '[[pawfasting]]' ceremony, a version of commitment ceremony. The same weekend saw a pawfasting of [[Jaden Heartdancer]] and [[Bobby Heartsong]].
* '''2005''' - [[Mephit Furmeet 9]]: [[Pinkuh]] and [[Aros]] held a wedding ceremony.
* '''2006''' - [[Mephit Furmeet X]]: [[White Wolf]] and [[Caleb Badger]]<ref>[http://white-wolf.livejournal.com/355839.html Official Wedding Announcement] posted 2006-08-09 by {{lj-user|white_wolf}}</ref>
* '''2007''' - [[Mephit Fur Meet 2007]]: Pawfasting of [[Butterscotch Vixen]] and [[Spectra Vixen]].

==References==
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[[Category:Lists|Married at a furry con]]
[[Category:Conventions| ]]

Timeline of charity donations

2007-09-08T05:26:40Z

Tahamaki:

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:<small>Sources: [http://www.anthrocon.org/taxonomy/term/17 Anthrocon] ([[Anthrocon#Charity|except 1997 and 2000]]) - [http://www.anthroarts.org/activities.html AAE (Further Confusion)] - [[Midwest FurFest#History|Midwest FurFest]] - [[FurFright#Charities|FurFright]] - Morphicon: [http://www.morphicon.org/2004/charity.htm 04], [http://www.morphicon.org/2005/charity.htm 05], [http://www.morphicon.org/2006/charity.htm 06], [http://www.morphicon.org/2007/ 07] - [http://community.livejournal.com/wikifur/56387.html?thread=319043 FA: United]</small></div><noinclude>[[Category:Conventions| ]][[Category:Timelines|Charity donations, Timeline of]]</noinclude>

Timeline of charity donations

2007-09-08T05:12:32Z

Tahamaki: Adding MFM.

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:<small>Sources: [http://www.anthrocon.org/taxonomy/term/17 Anthrocon] ([[Anthrocon#Charity|except 1997 and 2000]]) - [http://www.anthroarts.org/activities.html AAE (Further Confusion)] - [[Midwest FurFest#History|Midwest FurFest]] - [[FurFright#Charities|FurFright]] - Morphicon: [http://www.morphicon.org/2004/charity.htm 04], [http://www.morphicon.org/2005/charity.htm 05], [http://www.morphicon.org/2006/charity.htm 06], [http://www.morphicon.org/2007/ 07] - [http://community.livejournal.com/wikifur/56387.html?thread=319043 FA: United]</small></div><noinclude>[[Category:Conventions| ]][[Category:Timelines|Charity donations, Timeline of]]</noinclude>

Talk:Clockwork Mouse

2007-05-11T03:56:59Z

Tahamaki: New page: Adric now goes publicly by "Clockwork Mouse" - how do we change the article name? -- User:Tahamaki

Adric now goes publicly by "Clockwork Mouse" - how do we change the article name? -- [[User:Tahamaki]]

Revvy Rabbit

2007-05-11T03:16:39Z

Tahamaki: attempting cleanup...

Revvy Rabbit (also known as BunnyHopper), is an underground furry artist. He currently resides in Erie, PA, but will soon be moving to Anaheim, California to the Anaheim Fur House, run by [[Rainhopper]].

Not much is known of his art as it is not currently made public. In the past, Revvy did have an account on [[Deviant_Art|Deviant Art]].

He has been considered a close personal friend of Rainhopper and the late [[Pouchhopper]] since 2000.

{{cleanup}}

Talk:Prima

2007-05-11T02:58:42Z

Tahamaki:

Is this inferring that the character was @toaded from furrymuck or that the player died? Checks of the archives of alt.fan.furry show nothing about a death. {{unsigned|Tahamaki}}

:The wording to me [http://hubpages.com/hub/Grammar_Mishaps__Imply_vs_Infer implies] simply that the character was deleted. -- [[User:Sine|Sine]] 05:49, 9 May 2007 (UTC)

::Should the "2005 deaths" category be removed then? -- [[User:Tahamaki|Tahamaki]]

Talk:Prima

2007-05-09T05:21:22Z

Tahamaki: New page: Is this inferring that the character was @toaded from furrymuck or that the player died? Checks of the archives of alt.fan.furry show nothing about a death.

Is this inferring that the character was @toaded from furrymuck or that the player died? Checks of the archives of alt.fan.furry show nothing about a death.

Stars' Pyre

2007-05-06T23:08:37Z

Tahamaki: adding page.

Stars' Pyre (RL name Kevin Hogue) was a member of the furry fandom. He committed suicide in April 2002. <ref>http://www.dailycal.org/sharticle.php?id=8223 </ref>

== External links ==
* [http://stars-pyre.livejournal.com/ Stars' Pyre's LiveJournal]

== References ==
<references />

{{person-stub}}
[[Category:2002 deaths]]

Serengeti Nights

2007-05-06T22:51:01Z

Tahamaki: /* Characters */ Added that kiangazi was a leopard - since I was the one who played him.

'''Serengeti Nights''' was a [[role-playing]] [[MUCK]] based on ''[[The Lion King]]''.

* '''Addresses''':
** '''MUCK server''': sn.lionking.org, port 4201 (''previously'' muck.leonine.com, port 5000)<ref name="sn">[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.fan.lion-king/msg/85f689a05f3465db?dmode=source TLK MUCK/SN MUCK /TLK IRC]. May 29, 1997 post to [[alt.fan.lion-king]].</ref>
** '''Website''': http://www.lionking.org/~sn/ (Defunct)
** '''Motto''': ''From the dark depths of Africa, into the inner reaches of your heart.''
* '''Ran from/to''': Late 1996 - 1999

== Plot ==
As described by David Morris, a situation played out wherein [[Simba]] was estranged from his son, and named one of his daughters as heir: her mate would become the next king. Her choice of [[Kisasian]]'s son led to some dramatic moments.<ref>[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.fan.lion-king/msg/e1e48755dd7fac95?dmode=source&hl=en Simba's Pride]. May 10, 1998 usenet post by [[David Morris]] to [[alt.fan.lion-king]].</ref>

== [[Wizard]]s ==

* Bangli
* Kami - [[AML]], Building and Staff Management Wizard.
* Kelvan
* Magnwa - RP Coordinator
* Miako - Server Admin / System Programmer
* Mina - Player Advocation + Character Management! :>~~
* Salamu - Asst. Player/RP
* Tanzut - Roleplay/TinyPlot/Conflict
* Tousar - Asst. Programmer and Building Wiz, Web Page Mainter

== [[Helpstaff]] ==

* Amara - Roleplay/TP/Building assistance
* Laini - Player Advocation -[RP / TP / [[Swahili]] / Building]-
* Mbeleni - Plotspinning
* Mohatu - Conflicts
* Takasa - Animal Facts -[TP/RP/Building/Conflicts]

== [[Character]]s ==

* Aahali
* Ajaba - Female [[Spotted Hyena]]
* Asali - Female [[Cheetah]]
* Jasula - Female [[Ratel]]
* Jurne - [[Lion]]
* Kebihi - Lioness
* Kiangazi - [[Leopard]]
* Kimya
* Kito - [[Panther]]
* Kizuka - Male [[Cape Hunting Dog]]
* K'rach
* Kyhwana - [[Leopard]]
* Laquisha - Leopardess
* Mbenglu - Male Hyena
* Mina - Lioness Cub
* Molende - Rogue Lion
* Mwako - Lion Cub (Simba's son)
* Nyala - Lioness Cub
* Quallna - Pantheress
* Raiden - White Lion<ref name="utendi">[http://fanart.lionking.org/showchars.cgi?Utendi Utendi's Original Characters] at fanart.lionking.org. Retrieved July 27, 2006.</ref>
* Ramaki - Lioness
* Siko - Female Hyena
* Talula - Female Cape Hunting Dog
* Usiku<ref name="sn"/>
* Utendi - Lioness<ref name="utendi"/>

== References ==
<references/>

== External links ==

* [http://web.archive.org/web/19980530031920/www.lionking.org/~sn/ The Serengeti Nights Home Page] at the Internet Archive Wayback Machine
* [http://web.archive.org/web/19980530061704/www.lionking.org/~sn/prof.htm SN Character Profiles] at the Internet Archive Wayback Machine
* [http://groups.google.com/group/alt.fan.lion-king/msg/0a77849db27dd1a2?dmode=source&hl=en Serenghetti Nights] ''(sic)'' - October 1996 Usenet posting

[[Category:The Lion King multiplayer worlds]]
[[Category:1996 births]]
[[Category:1999 deaths]]

StarrBucks

2007-04-20T04:45:44Z

Tahamaki: changed things to past tense, added 2007 deaths tag.

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

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

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

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

[[Category:Tapestries locations]][[Category:2007 deaths]]

Mephit Fur Meet 11

2007-04-17T14:53:16Z

Tahamaki: added info about theme.

[[Image:MFM2007banner.jpg|right|250px|MFM 2007 banner]]
{{Mephit Furmeet}}
'''Mephit Furmeet 2007''', the eleventh annual [[Mephit Furmeet]], will be held from August 31 to September 2, 2007, at the Holiday Inn Select at Memphis International Airport in [[Wikipedia:Memphis, Tennessee|Memphis]], [[Wikipedia:Tennessee|Tennessee]].

Mephit Furmeets typically are numbered by year number until roughly 6-9 months until the meet. It will most likely be numbered Mephit Furmeet 11 or Mephit Furmeet XI eventually.

In the latest edition of "Skunky Scuttlebutt," the MFM newsletter, conchair [[Tyger Cowboy]] announced that the theme for this year will be, "In 2007 comes 11," a reference to the game of Craps and Las Vegas, where Elvis Presley performed.

==Guest of Honor==
The [[Guest of Honor|guest of honor]] for 2007 has been announced as author [[Jim Lane]].

{{con-stub}}

==External links==
* [http://www.mephitfurmeet.org/ Mephit Furmeet website]
* [http://selectmemphis.com/ Holiday Inn Select at Memphis International Airport]

[[Category:Conventions]]
[[Category:Tennessee]]
[[Category:2007 events]]

Mephit Fur Meet 11

2007-04-17T14:48:45Z

Tahamaki: added GOH

[[Image:MFM2007banner.jpg|right|250px|MFM 2007 banner]]
{{Mephit Furmeet}}
'''Mephit Furmeet 2007''', the eleventh annual [[Mephit Furmeet]], will be held from August 31 to September 2, 2007, at the Holiday Inn Select at Memphis International Airport in [[Wikipedia:Memphis, Tennessee|Memphis]], [[Wikipedia:Tennessee|Tennessee]].

Mephit Furmeets typically are numbered by year number until roughly 6-9 months until the meet. It will most likely be numbered Mephit Furmeet 11 or Mephit Furmeet XI eventually.

==Guest of Honor==
The [[Guest of Honor|guest of honor]] for 2007 has been announced as author [[Jim Lane]].

{{con-stub}}

==External links==
* [http://www.mephitfurmeet.org/ Mephit Furmeet website]
* [http://selectmemphis.com/ Holiday Inn Select at Memphis International Airport]

[[Category:Conventions]]
[[Category:Tennessee]]
[[Category:2007 events]]

The Lining

2007-04-17T04:57:30Z

Tahamaki: /* Layout */

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

== Layout ==

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

== Deletion From Tapestries ==

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

Rather than post this information to the Tapestries MUCK forums, Banner instead posted this to his private website, also stating that he would not follow through with closing the area if he received an apology from Whitefire.

Upon seeing this, WhiteWizard deleted the entire area on April 16, 2007, [http://www.fur.com/tapestries/forum/index.php?t=msg&th=1404&start=0 citing] not wanting to put the MUCK through a month of waiting to see if Banner would follow through on removing the area or not.

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

The Lining

2007-04-17T04:47:43Z

Tahamaki: Changed more things to past tense, did some grammar and spelling correction.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

== Layout ==

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

== Deletion From Tapestries ==

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

Rather than post this information to the Tapestries MUCK forums, Banner instead posted this to his private website, also stating that he would not follow through with closing the area if he received an apology from Whitefire.

Upon seeing this, WhiteWizard deleted the entire area on April 16, 2007, [http://www.fur.com/tapestries/forum/index.php?t=msg&th=1404&start=0 citing] not wanting to put the MUCK through a month of waiting to see if Banner would follow through on removing the area or not.

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

2007-04-16T15:03:01Z

Tahamaki: changed some things to past tense.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

== Layout ==

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

== Deletion From Tapestries ==

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

Rather than post this information to the Tapestries MUCK forums, Banner instead posted this to his private website, also stating that he would not follow through with closing the area if he received an apology from Whitefire.

Upon seeing this, WhiteWizard deleted the entire area on April 16, 2007, citing not wanting to put the MUCK through a month of waiting to see if Banner would follow through on removing the area or not.

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