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Why The Fandom Willl Never Be "Drama-Free" [Thesis] | VG
4 months ago
VG Virtuegen’s Journal:
Hi guys, VG here!
So, when I was thinking about things, I began to become cognizant of the fact that there is always controversy with our fandom. Don't fret, I still hold the fandom in high regards for its creativity, acceptance and sense of community. Some people seem to have made the argument that the fandom can be "free" of drama.
Sadly, there is always that spinning metaphorical wheel of drama that spins without end. First, one thing that keeps it going is Convention drama. The thing is, while I have not even been to a furry con per se, I know what comic conventions are like. Furry cons seem to have problematic people in them.
Here is my thesis on this: This is one of many sections of the wheel.
Back in 2015, the infamous Rainfurrest Convention was well known for the shit that went down there. And it is horrifying with all of the hellish shit I have heard. Horror stories, arrests, and people not having sense. Then, of course, there's people who want to shit in pools, cum all over pizzas, and also ban partial suits in parades. Conventions are NEVER without drama and backlash, usually. When not within the sphere of the community, outside forces work against the conventions and point and put blame. Ellos echaron la culpa a nosotros. politicians are usually not without their angry, laughable and pathetic rants about furries, and in states like Texas and Florida, they actively want our culture mitigated and most likely erased.
Second, and I know this would spark some controversy with me, baby furs. I have nothing against baby furs, nor do I support them. I stand in a lucrative gray area that is neither one or the other. baby furs get hate and controversy with the things that go on with art. Some (Not me, I prefer to keep my thoughts on them quiet) say that babyfurs are inherently pedophilic. Also, FA had the whole cub porn thing some time ago, and that is why people have sometimes strayed away from FA thanks to the past dealings with drama. I neither hate nor support baby furs, as again, I think they can just do their own thing . I am indifferent with my stance.
Third, this one is the stance that I oppose. Zoophilia. I am not a zoophile, and like I have said, I do NOT support them. People like Kero or Sappho have tainted the furry fandom as "animal-fuckers" and "zoos" thanks to the fact that people think of them when they first hear the phrase "furry drama". They're the most well-known instances of drama and problems. Zoophilia is DISGUSTING and evil. Animals cannot consent.
Fourth, there is online drama. Online Drama seems to be the bulk of furry drama, and with the bewares on Instagram, people are fighting. Most recently, names like Boof, Pink Gemini Husky, Marie Anarchy, and more make their rounds as millions see the drama and fighting.
Personally, when I get hate, I block and delete. I keep my controversial content to a minimum. Dogs don't bark at parked cars, right? Sweet baby back ribs up in heaven. I do not let them have a direct response. Now, I do NOT let it go unaddressed with those in my friend circle. I have always tried to set myself as an example as somebody that no longer responds to trolls.
I even have some fun with them by turning them into furries (if they are anti-furry) and after blocking them, I get a little laugh to ease the pain I feel, because I need that relief.
Drama will always be in the fandom with these sorts of things. There is no erasing it. But you can control it. Be smart, be safe, and protect yourself. Do what is right and do not contribute to the flow of drama.
Be safe.
Ciao, and see you on Saturday!
-VG 💙💛🐾
So, when I was thinking about things, I began to become cognizant of the fact that there is always controversy with our fandom. Don't fret, I still hold the fandom in high regards for its creativity, acceptance and sense of community. Some people seem to have made the argument that the fandom can be "free" of drama.
Sadly, there is always that spinning metaphorical wheel of drama that spins without end. First, one thing that keeps it going is Convention drama. The thing is, while I have not even been to a furry con per se, I know what comic conventions are like. Furry cons seem to have problematic people in them.
Here is my thesis on this: This is one of many sections of the wheel.
Back in 2015, the infamous Rainfurrest Convention was well known for the shit that went down there. And it is horrifying with all of the hellish shit I have heard. Horror stories, arrests, and people not having sense. Then, of course, there's people who want to shit in pools, cum all over pizzas, and also ban partial suits in parades. Conventions are NEVER without drama and backlash, usually. When not within the sphere of the community, outside forces work against the conventions and point and put blame. Ellos echaron la culpa a nosotros. politicians are usually not without their angry, laughable and pathetic rants about furries, and in states like Texas and Florida, they actively want our culture mitigated and most likely erased.
Second, and I know this would spark some controversy with me, baby furs. I have nothing against baby furs, nor do I support them. I stand in a lucrative gray area that is neither one or the other. baby furs get hate and controversy with the things that go on with art. Some (Not me, I prefer to keep my thoughts on them quiet) say that babyfurs are inherently pedophilic. Also, FA had the whole cub porn thing some time ago, and that is why people have sometimes strayed away from FA thanks to the past dealings with drama. I neither hate nor support baby furs, as again, I think they can just do their own thing . I am indifferent with my stance.
Third, this one is the stance that I oppose. Zoophilia. I am not a zoophile, and like I have said, I do NOT support them. People like Kero or Sappho have tainted the furry fandom as "animal-fuckers" and "zoos" thanks to the fact that people think of them when they first hear the phrase "furry drama". They're the most well-known instances of drama and problems. Zoophilia is DISGUSTING and evil. Animals cannot consent.
Fourth, there is online drama. Online Drama seems to be the bulk of furry drama, and with the bewares on Instagram, people are fighting. Most recently, names like Boof, Pink Gemini Husky, Marie Anarchy, and more make their rounds as millions see the drama and fighting.
Personally, when I get hate, I block and delete. I keep my controversial content to a minimum. Dogs don't bark at parked cars, right? Sweet baby back ribs up in heaven. I do not let them have a direct response. Now, I do NOT let it go unaddressed with those in my friend circle. I have always tried to set myself as an example as somebody that no longer responds to trolls.
I even have some fun with them by turning them into furries (if they are anti-furry) and after blocking them, I get a little laugh to ease the pain I feel, because I need that relief.
Drama will always be in the fandom with these sorts of things. There is no erasing it. But you can control it. Be smart, be safe, and protect yourself. Do what is right and do not contribute to the flow of drama.
Be safe.
Ciao, and see you on Saturday!
-VG 💙💛🐾
