I have a new hobby...:)

[ChocolateStarfire]

Please click this link to read my confession: http://feathereddinosaur.wordpress.com/2012/05/13/on-being-a-furry/

I also have a new website, in case you want to know more:
http://warriorfeatherworks.breezi.com/

 

I changed the title so the confusion ends. Sorry about that! 

[elvenwine26]

Okay.

[stopxmotion]

Cool?

[Vintergatan]

Well, personally I have noting against furries nor do I think it's something to be ashamed of. I don't like sexual furry works, but then again I don't like Hentai either but that doesn't mean I´ll hold it against those who do like it ^^

I just wish people were more relaxed about their hobbies and what they like. if you treat it as if it´s nothing to be ashamed of, soon enough others will too and the stigma will lift so I´m glad you´re starting to feel more comfortable with it ^^

[Nonnavlis]

I can't say I understand why you feel you need to confess this part of yourself to all of us publicly, but if it's important to you, then good for you, you live your lifestyle how you like it. Don't let anybody tell you different.

I'll admit I've always had my curiosities towards 'Furry' culture. I did give your article a good read over, but it left me confused. Would it be disrespectful if I asked you to explain what being a 'Furry' means to you?

[ChocolateStarfire]

Thanks everypony. I just wanted to share my newfound hobby with you all. 

Nonnavlis-Well, since I am a newbie to the furry community in general, I would say that being a furry means that I like anthropomorphic animals and artwork of them. That's how I got started as a furry--by drawing furry art, although I didn't know what it was and that an entire community of people who shared an interest in such art existed. It's tough to pin down what exactly makes a furry, just as it is tough to pin down why some people like MLPs, or what got them into the hobby in the first place. I would say for me, more than anything, it was my love of childhood anthropomorphic characters such as Sonic the Hedgehog, Tony the Tiger and even Black Beauty that got me hooked, so to speak. Does it mean I see myself as such a character? Well, I do like to write stories about my own character, or fursona, and I use those as a form of escapism, much in the same way I customized MLPs. 

Just as an aside, I totally understand the ick factor when it comes to some types of furry art. I try to post as much clean art as possible, and I am really more of a writer than an artist.  But I have posted some "other" stories and pics to create more of a draw for my works and really it's more for my bf's enjoyment than anyone else. 

Thanks for letting me share!  Sorry if the title confused some of you. 

[Nonnavlis]

Ah, thank you very much for your explanation! I've always heard of furry more as the people who identify themselves stronger with an animal than their own identity, it is interesting to also hear that their is a side formed on admiring anthropomorphic art forms.

I can see where the appeal is, I admire anthro work myself. It seems such a talent to keep the balance between human and animal and still make the finished piece appealing, whether drawing or literature. I can never quite seem to get it.

[teresat]

I like the new title. Makes more sense!

Enjoy!

[ChocolateStarfire]

You're welcome, Nonnavlis. Actually, the people who consider themselves more animal than human are called otherkin/therians. I am not one of those--I am certainly human--but I do enjoy anthro art! It is tough to make good anthro art and characters--and thanks for your interest! 

And yeah no problem on fixing the title, oops! 

[Nonnavlis]

Well, don't I feel silly. You learn something new everyday, I guess. Thanks for your correction. It can be hard to learn things correctly on the internet

[TickledPink]

All I have to say is...Good luck.

[Sarahlacewing]

I learned something too! I thought furry was a sexual thing I didn't realize it was just for anthro fans too.

[TickledPink]

I learned something too! I thought furry was a sexual thing I didn't realize it was just for anthro fans too.

Most people think this because whenever you see interviews, it's hyper sensational and they only interview the loudest, grossest people they can find for interviews. The vast majority of furry fans are just normal people who happen to like anthropomorphic animals, and you'd never know unless they told you.

How does that saying go? A few bad apples spoil the bunch? yeah.

[Sarahlacewing]

It's so true! The extremists get all the attention and then the whole group gets labeled that way.  I'm actually really glad you posted this because I was totally ignorant about the facts of the culture.  Not that I was against it but in my mind I avoided I because I thought it was something it isn't. Thank you!

[hyenacub]

I like anthro art too!  : D