Guess everyone missed this bit then. Why on earth do you feel the need to post about this on a toy forum?
Sebby6-I felt it was okay to bring up my new hobby in the Off Topic section. I have also been a member of the Arena for a while, and I thought it would be good to let everyone know what I've been up to during my hiatus from the forums. If part of what I discussed offended anyone, I apologize and I will correct the post more if there is a need.
Yeah, a lot of people get the wrong idea when it comes to furry fandom, especially thanks to the media (NatGeo, CBS, FOX News, etc). The enjoyment of anthro art and stories and the creation of these things is another hobby of mine, and for me it is a hobby, not a lifestyle.
The intention of this post was to see if any members on the Arena were also into the furry fandom, and if I could make connections with them there also.
I also wanted to share my furry art with you all, since the folks on the Arena have been supportive and kind to me in all the years I have been here. Again, if I confused anyone, I apologize.
Post Merge: June 17, 2012, 04:34:52 PMThat's nice to know it is not usually actual fur being used most of the time! 
EminentZephyr--despite not using real fur (which imo is more along the lines of taxidermy), fursuits (costumes of individual furry characters, or fursonas) are quite expensive and labor intensive. However, I find them interesting to look at and the creativity that goes into their design is intriguing...much like how I feel when I look at amazing custom MLPs by Darkhorse, LLL, Woosie, Colorscapesart, and Pop-Girl, just to name a few outstanding artists here.
When I was a kid I liked some cartoons with antrho characters (I guess that's because I (still) really love animals).
A few months ago I thought that furry thing was more like sexual orientation (like being attracted to animals) then hobby or fandom. I feel so stupid now 
Quote from: Nonnavlis on June 15, 2012, 10:37:36 AM
It can be hard to learn things correctly on the internet 
This. Furries are hated almost everywhere on the net and the image of them is like my belief not so long ago. Internet can be very misleading. 
Defining a furry has become a subject of contention and debate, and the topics that surround the furry fandom--namely, the bond people share with animals, and the extent to which people express that bond in their artwork and stories as anthropomorphized characters--is often criticized, condemned and ridiculed. Until the definition of a furry becomes less kaleidoscopic, or until people in general begin to accept the fandom for what it is--another section of sci-fi/fantasy fans interested in anthro artwork, imho--it will be an uphill battle for those wanting to come forward as a furry and not be faced with a barrage of ignorant or angry Internet users.
I wanted to share this with fellow ponies on the Arena simply out of, well, want to share!
Plus, if any of you are also furs, perhaps we can meet through other furry communities too.
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