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TILT Longtail

2009-05-05T20:27:52Z

Tobiasfox: Added a picture from FCN 09

[[Image:AC 2007 Greifer.JPG|right|thumb|'''Greifer''' at [[Anthrocon 2007]]]][[Image:Tilt FCN 2009.jpg|right|thumb|'''Greifer''' at [[Furry Connection North 2009]]]]'''Tilt Longtail''' is a [[fursuiter]] who lives in [[Wikipedia:Polk County, Florida|Polk County, Florida]], United States. His [[fursona]], '''Wilson T. Longtail''', is a [[cheetah]].

==History==
In the late 1980s, Tilt became interested in [[cartoons]] and [[mascot]] characters<ref>[http://hometown.aol.com/rollermark6/myhomepage/index.html Tilt's biography], on his homepages. Retrieved July 12th, 2007</ref>, and in 1992 he got his first job as a mascot at [[Wikipedia:Universal Studios|Universal Studios]], Florida. There, he would eventually act as such characters as [[Bugs Bunny]], [[Kermit the Frog]], and [[Animaniacs|Yakko Warner]].<ref>[http://hometown.aol.com/rollermark6/mascot2.html Characters Tilt has played], on his homepages. Retrieved July 12th, 2007</ref>

In 1999, Tilt began building his own costumes for Halloween parties, and at a 2002 party met [[Latin Vixen]] and [[Draconis]], where he first heard of [[furry fandom]].

Being misinformed by a [[non-furry]] that the fandom was some kind of "kinky internet animal sexual fetish group", Tilt avoided furries until Spring 2004, when he got his first computer. Looking up Latin Vixen's [[Mixed Candy]] website, he learnt about furries and [[fursuits]], and was astonished to find there were others just as interested in [[anthropomorphic]] characters as he was.

Tilt decided to build his own fursuit, and was (re-)introduced to local furries at a Halloween party hosted by [[Wildwolf]].

In February 2005, Tilt attended his first [[furry convention]] ([[Furry Weekend Atlanta 2005]]), and he has since attended several others. During [[Anthrocon 2007]] he was mentioned in the ''Pittsburgh Post-Gazette'' article "[[Anthrocons convention turns city into 'real zoo']]".

He was a [[guest of honor]] at [[Furry Weekend Atlanta 2008]].

==Fursuits==
Tilt has three fursuits:<ref>[http://hometown.aol.com/rollermark6/fursuit.html Tilt's Fursuits], on his homepages. Retrieved July 12th, 2007</ref>
* '''Wilson T. Longtail''': a costume of Tilt's fursona. Wilson was constructed in September-October 2004, and was inspired by [[Wikipedia:Cheetos|Chester Cheetah]] and [[Wikipedia:Marsupilami|Marsupilami]].

* '''Stormy Raccoon''': Originally called '''Jugular Raccoon''', this [[raccoon]] character was built to torment [[Jugular Jaguar]] during [[Midwest FurFest 2005]] for his perceived victimization of raccoons. He was later renamed Stormy as he was built during [[Wikipedia:Hurricane Wilma|Hurricane Wilma]].

* '''Greifer''': a [[red fox]]. Greifer was originally designed by [[Rotekatze]] and built by [[Jax]]. Tilt first saw this fursuit at Furry Weekend Atlanta 2005, and in early 2006 was able to acquire it himself when it was auctioned online. Greifer is a German auto-mechanic and welder, and usually wears welding goggles.

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
* [http://tilt-longtail.livejournal.com/ ''The Wacky World of TILT''] - Tilt's [[LiveJournal]]

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[[Category:Fursuit makers]]
[[Category:Furry Weekend Atlanta guests of honor]]
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File:Tilt FCN 2009.jpg

2009-05-05T19:53:43Z

Tobiasfox:

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Kai (Virginia)

2009-03-30T20:12:35Z

Tobiasfox: /* Online presence */ corrected minor typo (added the word 'he')

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[[Image:2 edited-1.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Mxali in 2008]]
'''Mxali''' (/m'kǁɔ:li/) (born October 25, 1986) is a senior at [[Wikipedia:Virginia Tech|Virginia Tech]], majoring in Biology with minors in Entomology and Mathematics. He is currently serving his second term as president of [[SOAP]], the Society of Anthropomorphics at Virginia Tech. His fursona is a [[black-backed jackal]]. The name Mxali contains an [[Wikipedia:Alveolar lateral click|alveolar lateral click]].

==Background==

Mxali is originally from [[Wikipedia:Newport News, Virginia|Newport News, Virginia]] and currently resides in [[Wikipedia:Blacksburg, Virginia|Blacksburg, Virginia]] where he attends school. He often does things backwards– he became president of SOAP before he considered himself to be a furry (which did not happen until [[Midwest Furfest 2007]]). Outside of the furry fandom, he is a [[Wikipedia:Beekeeping|beekeeper]], plays and composes for the piano, and trains in [[WIkipedia:Wushu (sport)|Wushu]] ([[Wikipedia:Changquan|Chángquán style]]). Mxali tends to keep exotic pets: currently he has a pet [[Wikipedia:Emperor scorpion|emperor scorpion]] named [[Wikipedia:Grace Kelly|Grace Kelly]]. He has been a member (and president) of SOAP since August 2007.

==Fursona==

[[Image:mxali.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Mxali by [[Likeshine]]]]
:'''Mxali "Biohazard" Nkosinathi''' is a black-backed jackal from [[Wikipedia:South Africa|South Africa]]. He has natural fur coloration, blue eyes, and stands about 6' 2". His clothing styles include casual lounge clothes, motorcycle jackets, Italian suits, and full hazmat suits depending on the portrayal, although a labcoat is his most common motif. Additionally, he rides a [[Wikipedia:Vespa|Vespa]], and, like the real Mxali, keeps bees. He often exhibits the characteristics of [[Wikipedia:Hypomania|hypomania]] and bears symptoms of megalomania.

The most common back-story portrays Mxali as the ill-appointed head of a fictional, utopian terrorist organization called the Johannesburg Organization for Emerging Research and International Egalitarianism ("JOERIE" is also a local name in South Africa for the [[Wikipedia:Antlion|antlion larva]]). His nickname, "Biohazard," resulted from his reputation for carrying out dangerous and ethically questionable biotechnological experiments, some in which he was his own subject. His areas of expertise are viral engineering, genetic modification, and cybernetic implants.

Unconfirmed records state that Mxali rose quickly through the ranks of the organization, possibly through foul play. The former vice-chairman issued a statement claiming that the chairman vacated his position after being infected by one of Mxali's novel viruses, giving up his position in exchange for the antivirus, but before having the chance to back up his claims, he disappeared. Since his takeover, Mxali has directed the organization away from overt terrorism, preferring a more behind-the-scenes approach manipulating and influencing the global black market.

Mxali claims to have "effortlessly" developed cures for various cancers, HIV, and an [[Wikipedia:Paradox|easy weight-loss drug with virtually no side-effects]], but refuses to reveal them. "I'll tell someone eventually," he once told an assistant, "for the right price."

He destroys his research notes immediately after taking them to avoid leakage of information. It appears that he relies on some sort of [[Wikipedia:eidetic memory|eidetic memory]] (either natural or cybernetically enhanced) to keep track of his research. His assistants are not permitted to enter his lab for any reason.

===Alternate Characters===

:His alternate characters include '''Alejandra Maria''', a female Spiny Flower Mantis (''Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii'') and '''Camus Lem''' an [[Wikipedia:Existentialism|existentialist]] [[Wikipedia:The Cyberiad|probability dragon]], but they rarely see any use other than for occasional jokes.

====Alejandra Maria====

Alejandra is a [[Wikipedia:Costa Rica|Costa Rican]] [[Wikipedia:Pop psychology|pop psychologist]] with an online degree of questionable authenticity. Since she is actually of [[Wikipedia:South Asia|South Asian]] descent, it's likely that her name is a pseudonym, especially since both her Spanish and her accent are distinctly unnatural. She has an unhealthy obsession with celebrities, and her "thesis" was on [[Wikipedia:Carmen Miranda|Carmen Miranda's]] iconic hat.

====Camus Lem====

Camus (his name is taken from the French writer and existentialist, [[Wikipedia:Albert Camus|Albert Camus]], and the Polish writer, [[Wikipedia:Stanislaw Lem|Stanislaw Lem]], author of ''The Cyberiad'', the book from which the concept of a "probability dragon" was borrowed) is a constantly depressed character, so obsessed with the [[Wikipedia:Absurdism|absurdity]] of the universe that he has [[Wikipedia:Mauvaise foi|lost his freedom]] to behave on his on accord. He is about 6' 3", irridescent black and silver, and anthropomorphic. He is caught in a constant state of [[Wikipedia:Quantum entanglement|Verschränkung]] and the resulting distortion in space-time around him results in a constant shimmering or ripple effect.

Like many dragons, he has certain magical abilities: his revolve around probability and mathematics. He is able to alter the probability of his own existence rendering himself intangible or invisible (it is uncertain whether he can nullify his own existence or not, as he has never tried). Additionally, he has "probability breath," which randomly changes the probability distributions of events over the affected area. He has no control over the effects of probability breath, completely random things can happen ([[Wikipedia:Conservation of Energy|conservation of energy]] and [[Wikipedia:Conservation of Mass|conservation of mass]] are observed), or nothing at all can happen. Probability breath appears as expanding, multi-colored [[Wikipedia:Sinusoidal|sinusiodal waves]]. Finally, he has the ability to instantly see the solution to any [[Wikipedia:differential equation|differential equation]] of any order.

===Online presence===

Mxali frequents the [[FurNet (IRC)|Furnet]] and [[Anthrochat]] (usernames: Mxali, Biohazard, Camus) networks. On the latter, he serves as an operator for the #nocturnalyiff channel. He also helps maintain the SOAP website, where he accounts for most of the spam volume over the SOAP mailing list, mostly attempting to find someone on the list to eat lunch with him.

==Con attendance==

*Midwest Furfest 2007
*[[Furry Weekend Atlanta 2008]]
*[[Anthrocon 2008]]
*[[Midwest FurFest 2008]] (dressed as Sarah Palin on the first day of the convention)
*[[Furry Weekend Atlanta 2009]] (served as DJ during the dances on Saturday and Sunday night)

==External links==
{{Contributor|Mxali}}

*[http://amagaeru.livejournal.com/ Mxali] on [[LiveJournal]]
*[http://www.new.facebook.com/profile.php?id=6204070/ Mxali] on [[Facebook]]

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[[Category:Virginia]][[Category:1986 births]]

SoAp

2009-01-30T23:42:01Z

Tobiasfox: Fixed Peg's name.

[[Image:Soaplogo-flat_(2).png|right|500px]]
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:''In its literal form, soap is also an important part of the [[6-2-1 rule]].''

'''S.O.A.P''' stands for the '''Society Of Anthropomorphics''', a [[furry community]] and [https://banweb.banner.vt.edu/ssb/prod/hzsksorg.P_DispStuOrgs Registered Student Organization (RSO)] at [[wikipedia:Virginia Tech|Virginia Tech]]. It is unique among furry groups due to its registration with a major university, which allows SOAP to use university meeting and online spaces for free, and offers advantages to networking.

==History==

Soap was founded by [[Nius]], [[Pathia]], [[Tango]], and other furry fans at Virginia Tech who desired a separate, distinct organization for planning events specific to the furry community. The organization was officially registered with the university on Wednesday, October 10, 2001.

==Membership==

As a Registered Student Organization of Virginia Tech, membership is unrestricted— anyone may join including students, faculty, staff, and members of the general public. Currently there are about 24 active members including students, university staff, local members, and local friends of the furry fandom. SOAP does not collect membership fees.

===Officers===

Leadership positions in the organization are defined by the requirements set forth in the University Policies for Student Life. A president, treasurer, and officer-at-large are elected each fall semester. Additionally, the organization may choose a Faculty/Staff adviser who will act on behalf of the organization within the university.

The officers for the 2008-2009 school year are as follows:

*'''President:''' Kai Seward ([[Mxali]])
*'''Vice-President:''' Alex Slates
*'''Treasurer:''' Tyler Mills
*'''Staff Adviser:''' Jacob Dawson ([[Crimson]])
*'''Authorized Contact: ''' Peg Fisher

==Activities==

SOAP tends to be a very close-knit group, and more of its activities tend to be spontaneous and/or informal as opposed to the planned meets of other groups. It's also not uncommon for out of town furries to join in on some of the larger SOAP community gatherings.

===Meetings===

Weekly meetings are held every Friday evening when classes are in session, unless deferred due to other local commitments, in [https://secure.hosting.vt.edu/www.vt.edu/about/buildings/bldg.php?name=Squires+Student+Center Squires Student Center] on the VT campus. Meetings are free-form and open to the public. Meeting room announcements or changes to the meeting schedule are posted on the mailing list (link below). Traditionally, a party follows the weekly SOAP meeting, although the host may vary.

===Local events===

Some events are planned in conjunction with other local fan groups, including [http://www.vtsffc.org VTSFFC] - The Science Fiction and Fantasy Club at Virginia Tech, [http://www.vtas.org VTAS] - The Animation Society of Virginia Tech, and [http://www.spielgames.org Spiel] - a campus gaming club (Spiel is the German word for "game"). Members of Soap also serve as staff of [http://www.technicon.org Technicon] and [http://www.rising-star.org Rising Star], two local [[Science Fiction]] [[Conventions]] that have been extremely welcoming of furry fans. SOAP members also host many informal gatherings and parties, often arranged on-the-fly through the SOAP mailing list or through mass text messages.

===Community service===

In 2008, SOAP has begun to work on a community service project called "Smiles for the Memories." The purpose of this project is to raise money for [[Wikipedia:Operation Smile|Operation Smile]] in honor of the 32 victims of the [[Wikipedia:Virginia Tech Massacre|Virginia Tech Massacre]]. The ultimate goal is to donate enough to Operation Smile to provide at least one [[Wikipedia:Cleft lip and palate|cleft lip and palate]] repair surgery in honor of each victim of the shootings.

===Conventions===

SOAP members often carpool to and/or room together at conventions. The major conventions at which SOAP generally has a large presence are [[Midwest Furfest]], [[Furry Weekend Atlanta]], and [[Anthrocon]]. In 2008, several members also plan to attend [[Furry Connection North]].

==External links==
*[http://community.livejournal.com/soapvt/ SOAP community] on [[LiveJournal]]
*[http://lists.furry.ws/mailman/listinfo/soap-l SOAP-L Mailing List]
*[http://soap.org.vt.edu/ Society of Anthropomorphics website]

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We're Working Anthrocon

2008-07-08T20:41:06Z

Tobiasfox: /* The song */

'''We're Working Anthrocon''' is a song written by the [[Dorsai Irregulars]] during and about [[Anthrocon]] [[Anthrocon 2008|2008]] and was first performed at the staff dinner. Primary authors are [[Steve Simmons]], [[Max Sprinkle]], [[Tina Klein-Lebbink]] and [[Grant Millard]]; with occasional contributions from passing friends. The melody is taken from [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5BxymuiAxQ an advertisement] for the [[wikipedia:Discovery Channel|Discovery Channel]].

== The song ==

: We love the [[Uncle Kage|cockroach]]
: We love the [[furry fans]]
: We love the [[dealer]]s
: We love the midnight [[dance]]
:: We're working Anthrocon
:: Sleep is for weak-lings
:: Boom-de-adda, boom-de-adda,
:: Boom-de-adda, boom-de-adda,
:: Boom-de-adda, boom-de-adda,
:: Boom-de-adda, boom-de-adda.

: We love the [[Wikipedia:Teamsters|Teamsters]]
: For all their cheerful work
: We call them hamsters
: It's [[Heathyr Lambs Little Joke|Heathyr's little joke]]
:: We're working Anthrocon
:: Back on the loading dock
:: Boom-de-adda, boom-de-adda,
::Boom-de-adda, boom-de-adda,
::Boom-de-adda, boom-de-adda,
::Boom-de-adda, boom-de-adda.

: We love the [[fursuits]]
: We like the [[Wikipedia:assless chaps|assless chaps]]
: But at a distance
: We're mostly not like [[BDSM|that]].
:: We're working Anthrocon
:: It's an ex-per-i-ence
::Boom-de-adda, boom-de-adda,
::Boom-de-adda, boom-de-adda,
::Boom-de-adda, boom-de-adda,
::Boom-de-adda, boom-de-adda.

: We get some stories
: Our friends all say are wrong
: We get material
: To write these stupid songs
:: We're working Anthrocon
:: It's never boring
:: Boom-de-adda, boom-de-adda,
::Boom-de-adda, boom-de-adda,
::Boom-de-adda, boom-de-adda,
::Boom-de-adda, boom-de-adda.

:We love the blisters
:We love our comfy shoes
:We work for [[Gizas Mother Calls|Giza]]
:"Your mother's calling you!"
::We're working Anthrocon
::With [[Grandma Kage]]
::Boom-de-adda, boom-de-adda,
::Boom-de-adda, boom-de-adda,
::Boom-de-adda, boom-de-adda,
::Boom-de-adda, boom-de-adda.

:We're going home soon
:We're gonna drive straight thru
:We're getting drunk first
:It's just a thing we do
::Sunday night Anthrocon
::[[Anthrocon Sunday Night Security Issues|You'd best not bother us]]
::Boom-de-adda, boom-de-adda,
::Boom-de-adda, boom-de-adda,
::Boom-de-adda, boom-de-adda,
::Boom-de-adda, boom-de-adda.

::We're working Anthrocon
::It's been a great time
::Boom-de-adda, boom-de-adda,
::Boom-de-adda, boom-de-adda,
::Boom-de-adda, boom-de-adda,
::Boom-de-adda, boom-de-adda,
::Boom!

==References==

[[Image:We're Working Anthrocon.mp3]] Audio recording of the song at Anthrocon staff dinner 2008

[[Category:Songs]]

Dorsai Irregulars

2008-07-08T19:47:24Z

Tobiasfox: /* Dorsai/Furry Migratory Study */

[[Image:DorsaiLogo.png|200px|right]]
'''The Dorsai Irregulars''', or '''DI''' for short, are a volunteer security force consisting entirely of [[science fiction]] fans. They were founded in 1974 by [[wikipedia:Robert_Asprin|Robert Asprin]] in response to a need for security at science fiction [[convention]]s. Before the DI, security at conventions was normally handed by hiring outside security, which resulted in some friction between them and the con-goers since the former did not have much knowledge of the science fiction fandom. <ref>[http://www.di.org/di_hist.htm History of the Dorsai Irregulars], from the Dorsai Irregulars website</ref>
[[Image:DSC01699.JPG|thumb|right|The DI beret and Anthrocon pin]]
==Dorsai and Furry==
Their first ever appearance at a [[furry]] convention was at [[Anthrocon|Anthrocon 2002]]. They have returned to provide security services for AC every year since, each time with a larger and larger set of members.

Due to the general good response to their work at Anthrocon, the Dorsai have begun working [[Megaplex]] and [[FurFright]] as well.

The Dorsai regularly call on non-members they trust to fill out large contracts or contracts in areas where they do not have enough local members. The last few years there has been a notable number of furs working with the Dorsai at such conventions as MagFest (video gaming and rock'n'roll), Confluence (literary science fiction convention), Conclave (general science fiction convention) and others.

Furry author [[Mel. White]] has been a member of the Dorsai Irregulars since 1988, and is credited with originally bringing the Irregulars to the attention of Anthrocon's leadership. [[Giza]] was inducted into the Dorsai Irregulars in March, 2008. <ref>[http://www.anthrocon.org/node/2169 Some Furry Dorsai News], retrieved from Anthrocon's forums</ref>

See also '''Dorsai Thing''' below.

== Dorsai/Furry Migratory Study ==

In 2006, Dorsai staffer Mike 'Gooch' Gucciard made up 100 tags such as one would use in tagging migratory (or pseudo-migratory) animals. The tags indicated they were part of the "DI MIG STUDY, ANTHRO 2006." These were given only to full fursuiters, and all were gone in unexpectedly short order. In 2007 a 250 tag set went just as quickly.
<ref>[http://scs-11.livejournal.com/94127.html New Furry Species Found], from [Sgt Steve]'s LiveJournal</ref> One was reserved for sale in the charity auction, it went for nearly $300.00. In 2008, there were over 500 tags which still seemed to fall short of enough.

== Dorsai Thing ==
Once a year, the Dorsai hold their own [[relaxacon]] called ''Dorsai Thing''. It is a small, invitation-only gathering for Dorsai, their family and their friends. There is no [[guest of honor]] and little formal [[programming]]. The sole purpose is to get together at a convention and not actually have to work it. One mark of the good relation between the Dorsai and the Furries is the ever-increasing number of Furries invited to Thing each year.

The Dorsai are heavily involved in [[filk]] music, and are likely to be involved in any such activities at cons they attend.<ref>''[http://www.di.org/di_f_his.htm Filk Music and the Dorsai Irregulars]'' - John Hall, Dorsai Irregulars - Archivist</ref>

==Dorsai Trading Cards==
[[Image:Dorsai Trading Cards.jpg|right|thumb|[[John Hall]] (foreground) and Grant Millard trade their cards at [[Conclave 31]]]]
Beginning at [[Anthrocon 2006]], an anonymous individual began sending packages to the Dorsai Irregulars with "trading cards" of the Dorsai in them. Each trading card contained a picture of a person or book, and facts about them on the back of the card. Inclusion in the cards is not limited to members of the Dorsai Irregulars. Furries such as [[Uncle Kage]] and [[Giza]] have also had cards made about them.

There are currently two series of cards: "Series A", and "Series 1". It is estimated that there are at least 50 cards in total.

==Dorsai Irregulars who have served at Anthrocon==
: ''This list is currently incomplete. The full roster of Dorsai at each con needs to be consulted.''
* [[Rene Gobeyn|Rene "Renegade" Gobeyn]] - 2002-2008
* [[Carol Gobeyn|Carol "Mamasan" Gobeyn]] - 2002-2008
* [[Steve Simmons|Steve "Sgt. Steve" Simmons]] - 2004-2008
* [[Dave Stein|David "Skippy" Stein]] - 2002-2008
* [[Grant Millard|Grant "Thug" Millard]] - 2002, 2003, 2007, 2008
* [[John Hall|John "Bear" Hall]] - 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
* [[Mark Osier|Mark "Marko" Osier]]- 2007, 2008
* [[Donna Long]] - 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
* [[Eric Long]] - 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
* [[Diana Hunt]] - 2004
* [[George Hunt]] - 2004
* [[James J. Walton]] - 2002-2008
* [[Heathyr Lamb|Heathyr "My Hamsters Are Here!" Lamb]] - 2006-2008
* [[Chris Clayton]] - 2004, 2005, 2007-2008
* [[Becca Price|Becca Price]] - 2005-2008
* [[Kate Simmons]] - 2006
* [[Elizabeth Huffman|Liz 'Evil' Huffman]] - 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
* [[Dan Jarrell]] - 2007-2008
* [[Kay Jarrell]] - 2007-2008
* [[Tina Klein-Lebbink]] - 2004, 2005, 2008
* [[Gary Bratzel]] - 2007-2008
* [[Coriander Jeffery|Coriander Gobeyn Jeffery]] - 2004(?), 2005(?), 2007, 2008
* [[Melissa Bayard Clemmer|Melissa Clemmer]] - 2007-2008
* [[Karen Dolley|Karen 'Vicious' Dolley]] - 2005, 2006
* [[Mel. White]] - 2002, 2003, 2004
* Mike Gucciard (Gooch) (Dates needed)
* Marnie Gucciard (Dates needed)

Note that not all the above were members of the Irregulars when they first worked Anthrocon, but we're retroactively counting them as same (says [[Sgt Steve]]).

Noted furry artists Diana Harlan Stein and Mel White are also members of the Dorsai Irregulars.

In addition, the Dorsai regularly call on a group of reliable friends and companions to help with heavy staffing required at Anthrocon. A very partial list of that group includes Tori Clayton, Samantha Gobeyn (Bookie), Karen Klink, Alex Krumwiede, Geoff Lamb, Miranda Radelt, Dave Roach, Sandy Schreiber, Max Sprinkle and many others who we'll eventually look up.

==Joining the Dorsai Irregulars==
Membership to the Dorsai Irregulars is by invitation only.

New members are chosen primarily from people they have worked with and who work well with the group. Important criteria include a willingness to work selflessly; a reliable good nature under stress; an ability to think on ones feet; a deep sense of personal responsibility; an ability to perform various roles in the organization; and most all a certain undefinable "simpatico" that they claim to know when they see it. There is no official limit or quota on new members but the selection process is somewhat complex and lengthy. Candidates for membership are ''not'' informed that they are under consideration, <ref>[http://www.di.org/di_crew.htm Dorsai Irregulars: Organization]</ref> <ref>[http://www.anthrocon.org/node/1023 "How do I join the Dorsai Irregulars?"] from the [[Anthrocon]] forums</ref> and their induction to the Irregulars usually comes as a surprise to them. <ref>[http://www.anthrocon.org/node/2169 Some Furry Dorsai News], from the [[Anthrocon]] forums</ref>

== Alleged Singing ==
The Dorsai are fond of writing songs about particularly 'interesting' moments.<ref>[http://di.org/di_filk.htm The Dorsai Irregular Filk Song Collection]</ref> Anthrocon has been the the subject of more than a few, such as [[We're Working Anthrocon]].

== References ==
<references />

== External Links ==

* [http://www.di.org/ Official DI Website]
* [http://www.dioutpost.org The Dorsai Outpost Forum] - Both DI and non-DI may sign up for accounts. (registration required)
* [http://www.livejournal.com/userinfo.bml?user=friendsofdorsai Friends of Dorsai LiveJournal Community] - Dorsai Irregulars Virtual Room Party
* [http://www.claws-and-paws.com/furry/conventions/thing-30 Pictures from Thing 30]
* [http://www.claws-and-paws.com/pictures/furry/conventions/thing31 Pictures from Thing 31] and [[Giza]]'s [http://www.claws-and-paws.com/node/939 Con Report]
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmuth/collections/72157600172158316/ Pictures from Thing 32] and [[Giza]]'s [http://www.claws-and-paws.com/node/1237 Con Report]
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmuth/collections/72157604088736267/ Pictures from Thing 33] and [[Giza]]'s [http://www.claws-and-paws.com/node/1258 Con Report]

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Fuzzyroo

2008-07-01T07:18:03Z

Tobiasfox: /* Con Info */

{{cleanup}}
[[Image:412101399_602eed9469.jpg|right|thumb|Fuzzyroo's fursuit head]]
'''Fuzzyroo''' (the [[Kangaroo]] that is also known as '''Lucus V. Rocket''', born April 18th, 1986) is a [[fursuiter]] (current suits are "The Fuzzyroo" partial suit and an upcomming "Fuzzyroo V.2.0.1.PR both made by the fursuiter White Wolf) and [[furry artist]] (www.furaffinity.net/user/fuzzyroo) who lives in [[Wikipedia:Lawrence, Kansas|Lawrence, Kansas]], USA, and is currently attending the [[Wikipedia:University of Kansas|University of Kansas]] as a begining Computer Science major with a specialization of networking.

The actual species of Fuzzyroo (his [[fursona]]) is a North American Carnivorous [[Kangaroo]] ( a N.A.C.K. in acronym language). Usually this roo is very lazy by nature, but is quite eccentric and out going. He has a laid back attitude and is always happy to meet other new and exciting people as well as [[furries]]. The Fuzzyroo himself is not very picky about meeting people and finds their habbits very interesting.

==Natural Diet==
Feeding the '''Fuzzyroo''' is fairly simple. The creature enjoys most meat products such as beef, chicken, pork, fish, and what not. Bacon and bbq seem to be his favorite meaty substances. Although he is a "Carnivorous kangaroo" he also enjoys bread, and some vegetables and fruits. loves potatoes and munches apples here and there as well.

==Physical weaknesses==
The fuzzyroo has a very sensitive epidermis (the most sensitive areas are top of head, ears, palms of hands, soles of feet, and other very obvious areas.) Any sort of stimulation to any part of the kangaroo covered in skin results in a puddle of gelatinous kangaroo. please bring rubber gloves and collection unit to store the kangaroo until it can re-solidify.

==Mated Status and Orientation==

Fuzzyroo is bisexual and is currently mated to a lovely human [[non-fur] named Rick. Although the roo is mated, Carniverous [[kangaroo]]s enjoy the benefits of having a very open relationship and has been happily mated for 2 years.

==XTUBE (NSFW)==
Being fed up with the internet's lack of real life [[pr0n]] for furries, fuzzyroo himself has looked into alleviating some of the frustration by adding movies made by himself to the glorious [[series of tubes]] called the internet. He started with several FTP sites (currently there is only one ftp left active and is the largest fuzzyroo archive) and over time ended up making movies for an adult website called [[Xtube]] (Xtube is a free porn [[youtube]] that furries have started to populate). Fuzzyroo's first pictures happened when he had turned 18 at the start of his college carrer. The first movie was at age 20 and now has a series of more then 6 at age 22. He hopes that in time, he will get more materials and props to make very in depth movies for mature furry audiences.

==Con Info==

Fuzzyroo has attended [[Anthrocon 2006]] (which was awesome) and [[Anthrocon 2007]] (which was totally bad ass) and [[Anthrocon 2008]].

As of 2007, he is the organizer of [http://www.connectku.com/wiki/index.php/An_Eclectic_Show_Of_Paws A.E.S.O.P.] the unofficial furry student group, named An Eclectic Show of Paws (A.E.S.O.P). As of 2008 the Group A.E.S.O.P. is going official in the university and will be looking for new members soon.

==External links==
{{Contributor}}
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/fuzzyroo Fuzzyroo] at [[Fur Affinity]]. Main Art Page of the Fuzzyroo (nsfw)
* [http://fuzzyroo.livejournal.com/ ''ERROR 407: Can not display this Page to Bigoted Morons''] - Fuzzyroo's [[LiveJournal]]
* [http://fuzzyroo.deviantart.com/ Fuzzyroo] at [[deviantART]]
* [http://fawx.net/fuzzyroo] CAUTION: Adults only FTP
* [http://www.connectku.com/wiki/index.php/An_Eclectic_Show_Of_Paws A.E.S.O.P.] at [[wiKUpedia]]

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User talk:Bastion(SD)

2008-05-15T03:11:17Z

Tobiasfox: Created page with 'Welcome puppydawg :3 ~~~~'

Welcome puppydawg :3 [[User:Tobiasfox|Tobiasfox]] 03:11, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

User talk:Tobiasfox

2008-05-02T19:09:32Z

Tobiasfox:

Hi there, TobyFox, and welcome to WikiFur! Thanks for telling us a bit about yourself - [[User talk:GreenReaper|let me know]] if you need any [[help]] not already provided. :-) --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]<sup>([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]])</sup> 20:52, 26 April 2008 (UTC)

Thanks. I'll get around to adding more eventually. [[User:Tobiasfox|Tobiasfox]] 19:09, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

Tiger of the Wind (Virginia)

2008-04-26T18:04:08Z

Tobiasfox: /* The Character */

''Other uses, See [[Tiger of the Wind (Monster Rancher)]]''

'''Tiger of the Wind''' is the furry persona of Ali Nazemi II an active member of both the online and real world furry community. A Virginia Tech graduate, he currently spends his days job hunting, working, WoWing, and partaking in all forms of debauchery. He currently resides in Blacksburg, Virginia.

== The Character ==
[[Image:TigeroftheWind-Charimg1-Tad.jpg|thumb|A rendition by [[Tad Cougar]]]]
The tiger of the wind is a wind demigod whose primary purpose is to serve as the overseer of all the movement of air in a given environment. Despite the magnitude of such an undertaking as a deity he is well equipped to handle his charge. Due to the nature of many social role playing environments, Tiger's abilities are rarely needed and are often frowned upon. As such, he spends his most him time living the life of a big fluffy anthropomorphic white tiger.

=== Background ===
The role that Tiger fills run in cycles equal to lifespan of whatever primary form the deity is born into. Power manifests at puberty as per standard cliche but often minor unconscience air control happens at a young age. Reawakening occurs as skills are honed and the keeper of wind recollects past lives as he or she is taught more by the wind itself.

Tiger himself cannot remember his name as identity is stricken when full power is reached. Put simply the wind carries away the name of the keeper. Tiger's childhood was less than charmed. His parents were taken by a car accident and at an early age he was raised by human in an orphanage. Though many of memories have been stripped, the abuse and cruelty suffered at the hands of humans has led him to remain in primarily furry environments where he can keep his contact with humans limited. At the age of 15, he reached full potential and destroyed the orphanage and all that he had ever known. From there he began a trek across many of the furry social environments where he became more aware of his purpose and status. His maturity has developed in time with his player's as they share ages.

=== Online Presence ===
The tiger of the wind can be found in several online social environments including [[Tapestries]] [Tiger_ofthe_Wind] and [[FurryMUCK]] [Tiger]. A somewhat less role play based version can be found on the [[FurNet]] IRC Network [TigeroftheWind].

== The Player ==
[[Image:Tigerofthewind-photo-playerpic1.jpg|thumb|Tiger the Player]]
Tiger is actually a pretty normal guy once you peel off all the white fluffiness and godly powers. He's a biologist, sandwich delivery specialist, and generally overinvolved anime/furry/scifi geek with penchant for good booze and happy times. His hobbies involve DDR and music rhythm gaming, WoW, partying, bartending, and soccer refereeing.

=== Involvement in Fandom ===
Tiger currently owns and operates the #ddrfurs channel on the [[Furnet]] IRC network and coordinates the [[Anthrocon]] [[DDR]] tournament. He has participated in and been the victor in a few furry [[DDR]] events and loves to play in [[fursuit]] and partial suit. Currently he attends the occasional con and hosts parties in the Southwest Virginia furry community at what has become a strong furry hub. He also is a member of the Society of Anthropomorphics ([[SOAP]]) at Virginia Tech.

=== Con Attendance ===
* [[Anthrocon]] - '03,'04,'05,'06','07
* [[Midwest Furfest]] - '05,'06,'07
* [[FurFright]] - '05
* [[Furry Weekend Atlanta]] - '08
* [[Furry Connect North]] - '08

== External links ==
{{Contributor|TigeroftheWind}}
* [http://vt.facebook.com/profile.php?id=6217809 Tiger's Facebook]
* [http://www.ddrfurs.com DDR Furs Website]
* [http://soap.furry.ws Society of Anthropomorphics at Virginia Tech]
* [http://tigerofthewind.livejournal.com Tiger's Livejournal]

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