Long Live FA
a year ago
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArtOfMaquenda
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/artofmaquenda.bsky.social
I'm feeling incredibly proud and emotional this morning as I wake up to see the overwhelming support for the GoFundMe campaign for Dragoneer and Furaffinity. The fact that it has already raised so much in such a short time is a powerful testament to the strength and vitality of this community. It shows that Furaffinity remains not just alive but thriving—a safe and supportive space we desperately need outside of the chaotic world of social media. <3
FA is more important than ever. Dragoneer's and FA's approach to absolutely zero tolerence to right wing garbage and generative AI, has made this a safe haven in a way that many other websites and social media places have failed.
This community is wonderful.
But meanwhile, consider the incredible gift that was given to this community in the form of just having FA there, for decades, without ever having to wonder where it came from or how it was paid for. It's humbling.
Here's for hopefully many years more with Fa!
I just got home from work and went to put in my pittance and was just floored at how much has already been donated. Tears came to my eyes. I have been on this one site for 14yrs. I'm not big. But I've met some amazing and supportive folks here and FA has been my home away from home for a long, long time. It made my heart sing to see how many folks came together to support Dragoneer's family and FA.
I feel both grateful and proud to be a part of this community.