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2026-10-01T22:03:02Z

Tmdrake:

Best places to post (any one is enough):

1. **[User talk:Spirou](https://en.wikifur.com/wiki/User_talk:Spirou)** — Spirou applied your Personal Exclusion, so this is the strongest first stop.
2. Or another curator’s talk page from [WikiFur:Colleagues](https://en.wikifur.com/wiki/WikiFur:Colleagues) (e.g. GreenReaper, Equivamp, Mwalimu).

Combined draft:

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Hello,

I’m following up on my Personal Exclusion for [[TMDrake]] (blanked/protected/noindexed). Please help with the leftover references:

1. On [[Drake]], remove the disambiguation entry for Drake Dragon / TMDrake / TM.Drake.
2. Blank or delete [[Talk:TMDrake]], or remove the section “TMDrake's Conflict of Interest Editing His Page” (Lumin City, 15:18, 23 February 2024 (EST)), which still names me after exclusion.
3. [[Drake Dragon]] still redirects to the blanked page; please leave that as you prefer, as long as the disambiguation line and talk content are gone.

Thank you,
Drake Sanchez (TMDrake / Drake Dragon)

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== Slovakia Flagdiv doesn't exist ==
Hello, I keep trying to add a Slovak furry convention to a bunch of sites, but the "SVK" or "SLO" or "SK" flagdiv won't work and defaults back to the Italian flag.
-- 27th of May 2026 - KenzieTheFloof

== Filter Blocking My Website ==

Hello. I was trying to add my website to my [[Threyon]] article, but the spam filter blocked me. Unfortunately, I cannot post it here, either as the same problem occurs. DX Please contact me at threyon@gmail.com so I can send you the address.
--[[User:Threyon|Threyon]] 19:40, 18 January 2006 (UTC)
:Hi Threyon. I did some research on this, and it appears that Wikicities maintains a [http://www.wikicities.com/wiki/Spam_Blacklist Spam Blacklist], which I am guessing you may have run afoul of. Check the list and see if your site is listed there; if it is, leave a comment at [http://www.wikicities.com/wiki/Talk:Spam_Blacklist Talk:Spam Blacklist] to request and justify removal from the list. If your domain is not on that list, let us know (perhaps write it out like "www dot notreallyspam dot com"?) and we'll see if we can figure out what's causing the problem. --[[User:DuncanDaHusky|Duncan da Husky]] 16:46, 19 January 2006 (UTC)

== Problems with variable/value inheritance ==

I can't seem to get any pages to inherit the 'bot' state from their parent (that is, the page they were linked from). The reason could lie within the fact that the pages linked from it are given in this format: '/wiki/pagetitle' rather than this one: '/index.php?title=pagetitle', and from what I gather the 'bot mode' only works if the URL is shown in the latter format (I guess this has to do with PHP-applets and stuff, which I honestly don't have a clue how works :).

Does anyone know of a solution for this? --[[User:MKerris|MKerris]] 18:21, 21 January 2006 (UTC)

== Stub Deletion ==

Greetings. My name is ''[removed]''. I see there is an entry in your database under my name. I wish to have it deleted and blocked from further edits/additions. I am a very private individual in real life and do not wish a connection between my RL identity and that of my fandom avatars. Please help me out. Thank you.

:Would renaming the page to your furry name and removing all reference to your real name be an acceptable comprimise? --[[User:Rat|Rat]] 07:38, 14 March 2006 (UTC)

::I have done this. Hopefully that should be sufficient. :-) --{{UT|GreenReaper}} 08:14, 14 March 2006 (UTC)

== Page creation ==

Alright... I've looked up and down and all over this thing and cannot, for the life of me, figure out how to simply make a brand new article. Specfically a character article in the "(species) Character" section. I know how to make a new article in Wikipedia, but this thing is baffling me! Help?

:There are various ways:
* Link to the article from another article, then click the red link (do it in a preview or in the sandbox if you don't want the link to last)
* Search for an article and click the red link when it doesn't come up
* Type it directly into the URL box and go to that page, then click edit
:How did you do it on Wikipedia? --{{UT|GreenReaper}} 00:09, 28 March 2006 (UTC)

::I would note a nifty feature that was in the [http://www.wikia.com/wiki/Archived_Wikia_news_box_messages Wikicities/Wikia News Box] a few weeks ago: [http://www.wikia.com/wiki/Help:Inputbox The inputbox]. This question seems to be common enough that perhaps we could implement something similar on WikiFur and feature it on [[WikiFur:Community Central|Community Central]]? --[[User:DuncanDaHusky|Duncan da Husky]] 01:07, 28 March 2006 (UTC)

== Image copyrights ==

I was just wondering... [[:Image:KaloFoxfire.JPG]] is a image commissioned from an artist ([[Foux]]) by me, and then edited slightly (cropped). What copyright(s) would it fall under? Are there any special tags I need to add to the image? [[User:KaloFoxfire|KaloFoxfire]] 19:56, 30 March 2006 (UTC)

:It is under the artist's copyright. The cropping is a trivial modification that does not affect this. However, most commissions operate under the (often implicit) agreement that the image may be used by the commissioner to represent the character concerned, at least in non-profit ways. You should use the <nowiki>{{fursona}}</nowiki> tag on the image description page to signify this.

:Also, to make a ''link'' to an image, put a : in front of the Image: - <nowiki>[[:Image:KaloFoxfire.JPG]]</nowiki>. --{{UT|GreenReaper}} 21:27, 30 March 2006 (UTC)

== Trouble changing an article name ==

I'm trying to change an article name, but the request keeps timing out. I'd like to change the page on [[Fat furs]] to a more technical term (Lipophilia) before explaining in further detail what that particular group of furs is all about. Perhaps you could help me by manually changing the title? Thanks!

--[[User:Rourkie|Rourkie]] 15:02, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

:I'd be happy to help with this, but I did have a question: would this be a case where perhaps an interwiki link to the Wikipedia entry on [[Wikipedia:Fat fetishism|fat fetishism]] might be a better approach? Since lipophilia isn't a uniquely furry paraphilia, I think an argument can be made that we don't need an article exclusively about it on WikiFur.----[[User:DuncanDaHusky|DuncanDaHusky]]([[User talk:DuncanDaHusky|talk]]) 15:31, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

== [[Kyle Fox]] ==

I do not wish to have my information on this website. I tried to remove it but you called it an act of vandalism. Please remove my information post haste.

:This has been done, in accordance with our [[WikiFur:Personal information|personal information policy]]. Your previous action was reverted because you gave no edit summary noting your identity and request for exclusion. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 02:28, 24 May 2006 (UTC)

== Category Issues? ==

I try to add [[Riverside Players]] to Category:Humor but when I enter the Wikicode for the category in, <nowiki>[[Category:Humor]]</nowiki> nothing appears in preview. I checked the docs, and my syntax appears to be correct. Thanks much. [[User:Brian Ryans|Brian Ryans]] 02:54, 4 June 2006 (UTC)

:Are you sure? It appears at the bottom of the page, beneath the edit summary box and everything else, in the category bar. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 03:29, 4 June 2006 (UTC)

::So it won't show in the preview, but will show on the saved page? [[User:Brian Ryans|Brian Ryans]] 03:34, 4 June 2006 (UTC)

:::No, it ''should'' show up on the preview, but you have to look below where all the rest of the output is to see it, after the place where you might think the preview had stopped (that is, after the edit box and the summary and the preview buttons and everything else). This is assuming you're on the Monobook skin - if not, it'll probably be at the top instead. In Monobook, the category bar ''always'' appears at the very bottom of the page. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 03:40, 4 June 2006 (UTC)

== OC? ==

What is an OC session?

:I believe this refers to [[Wikipedia:OpenCanvas|OpenCanvas]], the free version of which allows for collaborations between artists via the Internet. It's rather popular amongst [[anime]]-style artists, and [[furry]] artists often utilize it as well. [[User:CarlFox|Carl Fox]] 19:20, 4 June 2006 (UTC)

== Wikipedia links? ==

I'm trying to add links to Wikipedia on my page, [[Korrok]], and I can't get it to stop showing "Wikipedia:" in front of the text I want to link. I've even tried copying and pasting from another user's article where it shows up correctly.

Can someone advise what I'm doing wrongly? --[[User:Korrok|Korrok]] 09:55, 26 June 2006 (UTC)

:Fortunately, Mediawiki has a good structure for this. Use a link like this:
:<nowiki>[[Wikipedia:Example|Example]]</nowiki>
:That should do the job :-) ----[[User:DuncanDaHusky|DuncanDaHusky]]([[User talk:DuncanDaHusky|talk]]) 12:48, 26 June 2006 (UTC)

Excellent - thanks! I'll watch for that one in future. --[[User:Korrok|Korrok]] 09:22, 27 June 2006 (UTC)

== How to prevent someone from editing my Wikifur page ==

Someone who appears to have a vendetta against me because of a comment I made in his LJ is putting this quote on the Wikifur page I created that I've tried to remove, only for him to constantly put it back. How can I block him from editing my page? Thanks.

--[[User:Jeremy, the Duke of Otterland|Jeremy, the Duke of Otterland]]

:Firstly, please be aware that it is not "your page". It is "the page about you". The page which is "your page" is [[User:Jeremy, the Duke of Otterland]], which is typically written in the first person by you, and will generally only be edited in situations where someone is specifically causing a problem or is making a personal attack on another contributor. The page ''about'' you is written by in the third person by '''everyone'''. The plus side is that it has some appearance of impartiality, and with some cause . . . because the downside is that it reflects people's opinions of you, which may not always be to your credit.

:The best way to avoid this is to avoid deliberately pissing other people off so they don't feel the need to raise an issue about it in the first place. :-) Failing that, note your objection on the discussion page attached to the article, and others can figure out how best to present the appropriate information while retaining a [[Wikipedia:Neutral point of view|neutral]]. We can usually figure out a way that works for everyone.

:I've made an edit that makes it clear that the quote is a reference for a specific part of the article, and linked it with appropriate text. Perhaps this is a good solution for this particular problem?

:Personally, I don't feel politics is much to do with [[furry fandom]], and would prefer to keep it out of the site as much as possible. There are [[wikia:Campaigns|other places for that]].

:(sorry for delay in replying here - I had [[Talk:Starfinder|other]] [[Talk:Taurin Fox|things]] on my mind . . .) --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 04:00, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

Yes, thanks.

== Untitled! comic article. ==

Hello, I'm the creator of the webcomic ''[[Untitled!]]'' and I don't particularly want it listed on this site. Is there any way I can have the article removed?
--13:10, 17 August 2006 (UTC)

:Hi there! In a few words: No, because it's a public work of interest to the furry community, but if you don't want your real name there you can replace it with a fan name.

:In more words: Our policy is that past or present public creative works that appear to relate to [[furry fandom]] should be listed, regardless or whether or not the creator is a member (past or present) of the fandom or associated communities, and regardless of the author's wishes. Looking at it (and having read it in the past), I would say it meets these criteria.

:We '''do''' have a [[WikiFur:Personal information|personal information policy]] that relates to information about yourself (such as your real name, who you are, and where you live). If you wish to be excluded under this policy, or to request that the page about you be editable only by yourself and administrators (see the policy for details) then you may request that separately. Given the anonymous nature I would request that you send an email to greenreaper AT hotmail DOT com confirming it from an account that can be identified as yours (such as your yahoo account) if you wish this.

:The policy runs into problems when it comes to identifying comics, as it seems inappropriate to list a comic without reference to its author. This has been discussed previously at [[Talk:Guardian Knights]]. However if you do not want your real name listed on this website you could replace it with a fan name that is known as yours - twapa, for example. The intention of this would be that people could find out your contributions to the fandom, but people who are not members of the fandom would not find the page by searching from your real-life name.

:I hope this answers the above. If you have further questions, feel free to reply here or to email me. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 13:34, 17 August 2006 (UTC)

:Also, I would note that if any of the information is inaccurate or incomplete, you are welcome to correct or add to it - we have no policy against comic creators making contributions to the articles about the comics, or about themselves. I ''would'' request that you do not remove accurate information other than as specified above. :-) --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 13:41, 17 August 2006 (UTC)

... Fine, whatever. Leave the article up. I don't care. *rolls eyes*.
--23:54, 17 August 2006 (UTC) 23:54, 17 August 2006 (UTC)

::OK. For what it's worth, you may find you actually do get visitors from it - our comic archives appear to be rather popular (though I don't know how many people go through to the U's :-). --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 02:48, 18 August 2006 (UTC)

== Furry forum links ==

Hi...I was wondering how I can get my forum hotlinked here like Yiffy.net's is please?

:Hi there! Do you mean you want a page like the one linked here: [[Yiffy.net]]? You can do this by creating a page for the name of the forum that you are on. The [[Help:Editing|editing help page]] tells you how to go about this (the third item down). You should make sure to click the edit button on the Yiffy.net page and look at how it is constructed, as this will help you make a page about your own site. Note that if you want it to be put in the [[:Category:Forums|forums category]], you must put <nowiki>[[Category:Forums]]</nowiki> at the bottom of the page you create.

I hope this helps - if you need more help, or if I've misunderstood, just ask here or on my talk page. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 07:01, 22 August 2006 (UTC)

== FuzzBall Muck related commands? ==

I noticed that some articles (specifically [[Age-locked]]) reference fairly common MUCK commands ([[@lock]], [[exit]]s), but there are no articles created for such. Would it be appropriate to copy from the original helpfiles, if an appropriate credit is given? Or would it be better to paraphrase or write something almost entirely from scratch? Just trying not to plagarize. [[User:Shira|Shira]] 04:29, 14 September 2006 (UTC)

:All text that goes on WikiFur is licensed under the [[GFDL]]. If you don't own the copyright to the text concerned, and it is not already licensed as such and has not been placed in the public domain, then unfortunately it is not legal for you to submit it. I would suggest writing it from scratch - that way, at least we're ''sure'' it's perfectly legal. :-) --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 04:36, 14 September 2006 (UTC)

:: Hmm... would that fall under the "webspace provider" clause of [[WikiFur:What WikiFur is not]]?

:::"Webspace provider" is really intended to avoid people making their homepages here, using us as an image gallery, etc. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 06:08, 14 September 2006 (UTC)

:: I'm not saying that this proposed article(s) is/are a bad idea, I'm just curious at what point do we draw the line between an article about MUCK commands, and something that looks like a technical reference unique to this Wiki? --[[User:Dmuth|Douglas Muth]] 04:46, 14 September 2006 (UTC)

::: Well, I did a bit of looking around, and [http://www.rdwarf.com/users/mink/muckman/index.html MINK's mirror of the FuzzballMUCK manual] says that it "may be freely copied, distributed, quoted, and archived," but I can understand why having articles for individual commands is getting into a grey area.. it's something that is furry-related, as MUCKs are quite common, but also has resources available online. Even more confusing, at least for me, is that some other slightly technical MUCK-related things (ie [[Action]]s) have pages that seem to add little that wouldn't be explained in that help file, while others lack any information at all within WikiFur. I just am unsure which is the better course of action here. [[User:Shira|Shira]] 05:12, 14 September 2006 (UTC)

:::It ''is'' a valid concern that we don't want to be a MUCK reference guide (do we? I think the ones that exist are sufficient . . .). However, the fact that they have been included in an article suggests that they are of particular interest in relation to that article. We could try linking directly to a MUCK reference, or we could build our own articles specifically for those entries. I think the latter is preferable with a focus on the encyclopediaic aspect - for example, ''why'' you might age-lock a room, the history of how that feature came about, etc. It could then link to the documentation. That seems to be the best approach. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 06:08, 14 September 2006 (UTC)

== REMOVAL WikiFur entry for Flinthoof Ponypal ==

Hello!

I was alerted that a page was created without my knowledge or authorization regarding my persona, Flinthoof. I request that the entry be removed and all links in WikiFur that refer to the character name be removed / blocked. I do not wish to be associated with WikiFur or any of the ads being listed in the sidebar (mostly for pornography, sexual fetishes, and other unsavory things).

Please remove the entry as soon as possible. If I wish to have an entry, I will create one myself.

Thank you.

Dan Canaan

--[[User:131.107.0.102|131.107.0.102]] 16:46, 26 September 2006 (UTC)

:That's odd - I go to the page and the only such ad I can see is "Yiff Hentai Art Galleries - Buy New & Used Goods on eBay Yiff Hentai Art Galleries for sale!" (eBay does the oddest adds . . .). I'm guessing that Google can't do more focussed ads, as the article is rather short.

:I will contact you privately to confirm your removal request in accordance with our [[WikiFur:Personal information|personal information policy]], and copy this discussion to the [[Talk:Flinthoof Ponypal|talk page for the article]]. Be aware that as you are a relatively well-known figure there are various [[Special:Whatlinkshere/Flinthoof Ponypal|references to you]] which will remain in other entries. Those references that use your real name can be replaced with your fan name, if you so wish. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 17:06, 26 September 2006 (UTC)

:: Looks like you beat me to following up on his comment, GR. I've already removed/protected the article, though. --[[User:Dmuth|Douglas Muth]] 17:08, 26 September 2006 (UTC)

== How to block user from editing my pages as they keep personally attacking ==
A user keeps editing all my pages to personal attack me and threat me to give up accounts to them that i own. --[[User:Abby-fennec|Abby-fennec]]([[User talk:Abby-fennec|talk]])
: Editing pages that you are associated with are not personal attacks, and I have never threatened you for anything. If you do not want your personal drama in public, then please stop uploading it to this very public wiki. [[User:MyraMidnight|MyraMidnight]] ([[User talk:MyraMidnight|talk]])

== Furrychat vs Chatfurry ==

Wikifur - Page Chatfurry a competitor that runs furrychat.net has modify my page to link/ direct to their website when they have their own page.

Can you please lock my page or something or investigate I also undo their changes but would like y'all to investigate this. Sincerely cynx - {{unsigned|Cynx}}

User talk:GreenReaper

2026-09-12T17:27:47Z

Tmdrake: /* Formal removal request sent by email */ new section

User talk:GreenReaper

2026-09-11T20:35:51Z

Tmdrake: /* unanswered since July */ new section

Forum:Forum:Follow-up: Deletion Request for TMDrake Page

2026-07-13T14:00:06Z

Tmdrake: Follow-up: Deletion Request for TMDrake Page

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

[[Category:Help desk]]



I previously requested deletion of my personal page https://en.wikifur.com/wiki/TMDrake on the Noticeboard for privacy reasons.
The page is still live. As the subject of the article (Drake Sanchez / realTMDrake), I respectfully ask that it and its edit history be deleted.
Thank you.
Drake Sanchez (TMDrake)

WikiFur:Noticeboard

2026-07-10T02:46:46Z

Tmdrake: Request for Deletion of Personal Article - TMDrake (Privacy / Subject Request)

This noticeboard may be used to bring any matter that requires discussion to the attention of WikiFur administrators. Active administrators are encouraged to follow this page. Other users are also welcome to do so.

Examples of issues that may be discussed here include:
*Content disputes;
*Requests for exclusion when it is unclear whether they should be allowed;
*Requests for content exclusion other than personal exclusion;
*Administrator requests for second opinions on administrative actions;
*Administrator requests for additional support in handling difficult cases;
*Objections to administrative actions;
*User conduct that is disruptive on the whole but not overtly in violation of site rules.

New topics should be added at the end of this noticeboard with two equals signs before and after the topic, e.g. <nowiki>==Topic name==</nowiki>. Please follow discussion/talk page style courtesy, including not editing others' comments, using indentation, and signing all your posts and comments using four tildes (<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>). Resolved discussions will be periodically archived.

==JaxHusky==

[[JaxHusky]] has requested personal exclusion. Some of the content of the article is in a gray area on whether or not such exclusion should be allowed. He (or someone claiming to be him) created an account on FA and sent a note requesting exclusion. What do you think? --[[User:Mwalimu|mwalimu]] 20:07, 28 November 2010 (UTC)

:There are two [[JaxHusky]] aricles; One under the secondary name Heartz Bing Cherry, registered since: January 19th 2010, with artist content, and one as Jax, registered since: April 13th, 2009, empty. Both are banned, =/. Yes a grey area with this one. Theft?... A minor reason for keeping an article, but that's just my own opinion on the matter. More users feedback could help [[User:Spirou|Spirou]] 22:42, 28 November 2010 (UTC)

::I don't see why we should accept an exclusion request from someone who has been banned from FA for tracing art under a pseudonym. If it ''is'' [[User talk:24.80.112.31|affecting their business activities]] under that name then that is a problem, but it is a problem of their own creation. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 14:17, 24 April 2011 (EDT)

==[[Blue Horizon]] and [[Hoenix]]==

These two articles are both about works of literature written or co-written by [[Ted Blasingame]] ([[User:Dennier]]). On October 30th, 2010, he edited the two articles to delete most or all of the content from the articles (see [http://en.wikifur.com/w/index.php?title=Hoenix&diff=309150&oldid=272756] [http://en.wikifur.com/w/index.php?title=Blue_Horizon&diff=prev&oldid=309149]). Since I am a friend of the author on other websites I was reluctant to revert the edits and have not done so, but my understanding of WikiFur policies is that our exclusion policies don't extend to works of literature, and these works are notable enough within the fandom to merit articles, and as such, the articles should be restored. Other opinions? --[[User:Mwalimu|mwalimu]] 20:18, 28 November 2010 (UTC)
:I believe we should keep them. As you note, exclusion requests do not extend to literary works. {{:User:AlexanderGrey/sig}} 01:22, 29 November 2010 (UTC)
:I've gone ahead and restored the information in both of those articles. -- [[User:Sine|Sine]] 19:50, 3 December 2010 (UTC)

==Blanking and deletion requests==

* [[Archangel Lazrae]] (March 14)
* [[Isla Kamamee]] - [http://en.wikifur.com/w/index.php?title=Isla_Kamamee&diff=307285&oldid=267280] (October 4)
* [[SorcererLance]] - [http://en.wikifur.com/w/index.php?title=SorcererLance&diff=311064&oldid=278586] (November 25)
* [[Suiraqua]] - [http://en.wikifur.com/w/index.php?title=Suiraqua&diff=309998&oldid=306823] (November 10)

:Archangel done now. Reached out to Isla. SorcererLance was done. Suiraqua was excluded [https://en.wikifur.com/wiki/User_talk:Justinmoore110 but later restored on request]. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 16:04, 21 December 2020 (EST)

Noticed today while going through [[Special:UncategorizedPages]]. -- [[User:Sine|Sine]] 22:48, 3 December 2010 (UTC)

* [[Isla Kamamee]] (October 4, 2010)
* [[NewfDraggie]] (December 16, 2010)

:Isla as above, NewfDraggie was done. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 16:04, 21 December 2020 (EST)

== WikiFur ==

For the record, bringing attention to the content dispute occurring on [[WikiFur]], where legitimate criticism of controversial actions by the WikiFur Admins is being <S>swept under the rug</S> reverted despite repeated requests for discussion on the talk page.

Not to say I'm deluding myself into believing bringing attention to this accuracy dispute will be any different that any other time I've tried to follow WikiFur's contradictory and mercurial policies... especially with rogue admin Spirou lurking about. —[[User:Xydexx|Xydexx]] 07:03, 10 January 2011 (UTC)

== Policy proposal ==

[[Wikifur:dispute resolution]] re-created. I see that [[User:Mwalimu|mwalimu]] had deleted it in November with the edit comment "Soapboxing"; since I wasn't on Wikifur then I have no idea to what that refers. Hopefully this (which is cribbed pretty much straight from Wikipedia) will serve as a starting point for discussion. --[[GingerM]] ([[User_talk:GingerM|Leave me a message]]) 22:37, 6 February 2011 (UTC)

==Informal exclusion requests==

(From [[Special:UncategorizedPages]] -- [[User:Sine|Sine]] 18:45, 3 June 2011 (EDT))

* [[Anjel]] [http://en.wikifur.com/w/index.php?title=Anjel&oldid=323483 April 2011 edit ''I would like my page to be removed and justed deleted'']
* [[Archangel Lazrae]] (March 2010)
* [[Vixus]] (March 2011)
:All now done or in the process of being done. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 07:17, 21 December 2020 (EST)

== Request for Deletion of Personal Article - TMDrake (Privacy / Subject Request) ==

I am writing to formally request the deletion of my personal article and its full edit history:
https://en.wikifur.com/wiki/TMDrake

As the subject of the page (Drake Sanchez / realTMDrake / TMDrake), I no longer wish for this article to exist on WikiFur. I have previously made this request via the Help Desk, but it has not been actioned.

'''Reasons for deletion:'''
* Privacy concerns regarding personal information being publicly available and editable by anyone.
* The article is no longer relevant or desired by me.
* Consistent with WikiFur's past handling of similar personal page deletion requests from subjects.

I respectfully ask that the page and its history be deleted as soon as possible. If any verification is needed that I am the subject of the page, I can provide it through my known accounts (e.g., realTMDrake on X/Twitter or TMDrake.toys).

Thank you for your assistance.
-- ~~Drake Sanchez (TMDrake)~~

Forum:Forum:Request for Page Deletion

2026-02-15T01:56:59Z

Tmdrake: Page removable request privacy/security concerns.

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[[Category:Help desk]]



Hi, Need to remove a page/history about my sona "TMDRAKE" Aka "Drake Dragon"
https://en.wikifur.com/wiki/TMDrake as this relates to privacy and security concerns,

If you need to confirm my email dragonman<at>tmdrake.com (remove this post

Pool toy

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'''Pool toy''' in the [[furry fandom]] refers to an inflatable toy, typically made from vinyl, PVC, latex, or similar materials, often designed to resemble [[anthropomorphic]] animals or characters. These items are commonly associated with water play but have gained significant popularity within the fandom for their aesthetic appeal, collectibility, and role in artistic expression, costuming, and subcultures like [[inflatophilia]]. They are sometimes colloquially known as "'''squeaks'''" due to the distinctive squeaking sound produced when the material rubs against itself or other surfaces.

== Overview ==

Pool toys in the furry context extend beyond standard commercial inflatables (such as beach balls or generic animal floats) to include custom-designed pieces that embody furry characters, or "[[fursona]]s." These can range from simple animal-shaped floats to elaborate anthropomorphic figures with detailed features like printed fur patterns, facial expressions, and accessories. The appeal often lies in their shiny, glossy appearance, lightweight nature, and the tactile experience of inflation and deflation.

The term "squeak" is multifaceted: it describes the auditory effect of the material, serves as a verb for interacting with the toys (e.g., "squeaking" by rubbing them), and is used as a noun for the toys themselves or enthusiasts. Subcommunities frequently share art, photography, and discussions around these items on platforms such as Reddit (e.g., r/PoolToyFurries) and [[X]] (formerly Twitter).

== History and development ==

The integration of pool toys into the furry fandom can be traced to the early 2000s, coinciding with the rise of online furry communities and the accessibility of custom manufacturing. Early examples included modifications of off-the-shelf inflatables, such as adding anthropomorphic features to standard pool floats. By the mid-2010s, dedicated creators and companies emerged, producing fandom-specific designs.

Notable milestones include:
* The establishment of online stores like Horseplay Toys (founded around 2015), which specializes in furry-themed inflatables without AI-generated art, emphasizing hand-drawn designs by fandom artists.
* The popularity of YouTube content exploring their prominence in the fandom, highlighting standout designs like green alligators and sea dinosaurs.
* Documentaries and community events focusing on collectors and their attachments to these items.
* The [[COVID-19 pandemic]] accelerated interest in virtual representations, with communities like [[Virtual Pool Party]] in [[VRChat]] focusing on avatar creation centered around inflatable pool toys.

== Popularity in the fandom ==

Pool toys resonate in the furry fandom for several reasons:
* '''Aesthetic and sensory appeal''': Their bright colors, smooth textures, and inflatable nature align with themes of transformation, whimsy, and exaggeration common in furry art.
* '''Collectibility''': Enthusiasts often amass collections, with rare or custom pieces becoming status symbols. Examples include limited-edition runs from artists and makers.
* '''Art and media''': Pool toys frequently appear in furry artwork, animations, and photography.
* '''Subcultural overlaps''': There is a strong connection to [[inflatophilia]] (inflation fetish), where toys are used in role-play or as props. Related interests include [[balloonie]]s (living balloon creatures) and latex/rubber suits.
* '''Events and communities''': Conventions feature panels on pool toys, and hashtags encourage sharing. Custom makers produce one-off pieces, such as fandom-specific characters.

Challenges include material durability (prone to punctures) and misconceptions associating them solely with fetish elements, though many enjoy them platonically for fun or nostalgia.

== Types of pool toys in the fandom ==

* '''Standard inflatables''': Modified commercial toys, like beach balls or animal floats, customized with furry motifs.
* '''Custom anthropomorphic designs''': Fully bespoke items resembling fursonas, often with printed details.
* '''Wearable suits''': Inflatable costumes that turn the wearer into a pool toy, sometimes faceless for immersion.
* '''Hybrid forms''': Combinations with plush elements or tech, like squeaker inserts for added sound effects.
* '''Digital and virtual''': 3D models or VR avatars mimicking pool toys.

Notable examples include characters like [[Cyrin]] (an inflatable dolphin) and various custom designs shared in the community.

== Notable creators and companies ==

* '''Horseplay Toys''': Focuses on cute, lewd, and kinky designs for beach or bedroom use.
* '''PuffyPaws''': Designs and distributes funny animal/furry/anthro inflatable toys, offering custom commissions.
* Other makers: PhenodToy, Candy Coated, and various latex-focused creators.

== See also ==

* [[Inflation]]
* [[Balloonie]]
* [[Stuffed toy]]
* [[Inflatophilia]]
* [[Virtual Pool Party]]

== References ==

* [https://en.wikifur.com/wiki/Virtual_Pool_Party Virtual Pool Party] on WikiFur
* [https://en.wikifur.com/wiki/Cyrin Cyrin] on WikiFur
* Community discussions on platforms like Reddit and X
* Various creator websites and YouTube content on furry inflatables

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Pool toy

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Pool Toy
A '''pool toy''' in the [[furry fandom]] refers to an inflatable toy, typically made from vinyl, PVC, latex, or similar materials, often designed to resemble anthropomorphic animals or characters. These items are commonly associated with water play but have gained significant popularity within the fandom for their aesthetic appeal, collectibility, and role in artistic expression, costuming, and subcultures like [[inflatophilia]]. They are sometimes colloquially known as "squeaks" due to the distinctive squeaking sound produced when the material rubs against itself or other surfaces.
Overview
Pool toys in the furry context extend beyond standard commercial inflatables (such as beach balls or generic animal floats) to include custom-designed pieces that embody furry characters, or "fursonas." These can range from simple animal-shaped floats to elaborate anthropomorphic figures with detailed features like printed fur patterns, facial expressions, and accessories. The appeal often lies in their shiny, glossy appearance, lightweight nature, and the tactile experience of inflation and deflation.
The term "squeak" is multifaceted: it describes the auditory effect of the material, serves as a verb for interacting with the toys (e.g., "squeaking" by rubbing them), and is used as a noun for the toys themselves or enthusiasts. Subcommunities, such as those on Reddit (e.g., r/PoolToyFurries) and social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), frequently share art, photography, and discussions around these items.
History and Development
The integration of pool toys into the furry fandom can be traced back to the early 2000s, coinciding with the rise of online furry communities and the accessibility of custom manufacturing. Early examples included modifications of off-the-shelf inflatables, such as adding anthropomorphic features to standard pool floats. By the mid-2010s, dedicated creators and companies emerged, producing fandom-specific designs.
Notable milestones include:

The establishment of online stores like Horseplay Toys (founded around 2015), which specializes in furry-themed inflatables without AI-generated art, emphasizing hand-drawn designs by fandom artists.
The popularity of YouTube content, such as "Furry Things: POOLTOYS & INFLATABLES!" (2020s), which explores their prominence in the fandom, highlighting standout designs like green alligators and sea dinosaurs.
Documentaries like "Inflatables and the adults who love collecting them" (part of the "Beyond the Fandom" series), which delve into the personal stories of collectors and their emotional attachments to these items.

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated interest in virtual representations, with communities like Virtual Pool Party in VRChat focusing on avatar creation centered around inflatable pool toys.
Popularity in the Fandom
Pool toys resonate in the furry fandom for several reasons:

Aesthetic and Sensory Appeal: Their bright colors, smooth textures, and inflatable nature align with themes of transformation, whimsy, and exaggeration common in furry art.
Collectibility: Enthusiasts often amass collections, with rare or custom pieces becoming status symbols. Examples include limited-edition runs from artists like Squeak Latex, which offered suits transforming wearers into "living pool toys" (e.g., a puppy design in 2016).
Art and Media: Pool toys frequently appear in furry artwork, animations, and photography. Artists like Cocoa Milki have created digital renders of pool toy versions of characters, while TikTok skits and Instagram reels showcase "squeaky" interactions.
Subcultural Overlaps: There is a strong connection to inflatophilia (inflation fetish), where toys are used in role-play or as props. Related interests include balloonies (living balloon creatures) and latex/rubber suits. WikiFur entries on characters like Cyrin (an inflatable dolphin) and groups like Camonetting illustrate this overlap.
Events and Communities: Conventions feature panels on pool toys (e.g., VF25 Pool Toy Panel), and hashtags like #SqueakySaturday on X encourage sharing. Custom makers like PhenodToy produce one-off pieces, such as a Zap Husky-themed inflatable.

Challenges include material durability (prone to punctures) and misconceptions associating them solely with fetish elements, though many enjoy them platonically for fun or nostalgia.
Types of Pool Toys in the Fandom

Standard Inflatables: Modified commercial toys, like beach balls or animal floats, customized with furry motifs.
Custom Anthropomorphic Designs: Fully bespoke items resembling fursonas, often with printed details (e.g., Horseplay Toys' squeaky horses or ZenDragon's puffrpaws).
Wearable Suits: Inflatable costumes that turn the wearer into a pool toy, sometimes faceless for immersion (e.g., Squeak Latex's avaliible suits).
Hybrid Forms: Combinations with plush elements or tech, like squeaker inserts for added sound effects.
Digital and Virtual: 3D models or VR avatars mimicking pool toys.

Notable examples:

Derg: A giant dragon pool toy popular on TikTok.
Raspberry Rose (Squeaks): An OC pony inflatable created by artists like Selenophile.
Huff the Puffwuff: A werewolf-themed custom by ArfyAWD.

Notable Creators and Companies

'''Horseplay Toys''': Focuses on cute, lewd, and kinky designs for beach or bedroom use.
'''Squeak Latex''': Known for living pool toy suits and accessories.
'''PhenodToy''': Custom one-offs, including fandom-specific characters.
'''Candy Coated''': Offers bondage equipment alongside pool toys and beach balls.

See Also

[[Inflation]]
[[Balloonie]]
[[Stuffed toy]] (for related plush-like variants)
[[Inflatophilia]]

References

Horseplay Toys official site.
Reddit: r/PoolToyFurries community discussions.
YouTube: "Furry Things: POOLTOYS & INFLATABLES!" and "Inflatables and the adults who love collecting them."
X posts from users like @squeaklatex, @InflatableSean, and @HorseplayToys.
WikiFur entries on related characters (e.g., Cyrin) and concepts (e.g., Inflation).

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