I've decided that I'm not going to attend any more furry conventions. I'm just sick of the coldness and callousness of people at these events. Many times when I walk up to someone and say hello the person just ignores me completely or gives a brief response and walks off. I end up feeling humiliated and angry when this happens, and I just feel it's not worth the time or effort anymore.

However, I have to say that my experiences weren't allbad. I have come across some open-minded, warm, and accepting people in this fandom and at these conventions at times. But it seems like they are few and far between. Also, I'm an older man (approaching his 40s), and most of the people that attend these conventions are in their early to mid 20s. I'm not a homosexual (not that I have a problem with those that are), I dislike rave and dubstep music (which is played at every convention), and I'm well past the point of getting plastered every night. Maybe it's this age difference and lack of commonality that's causing disconnect between me and most others that go to these cons.

Ah, well. I don't have many followers on here and not many are going to read this. Those that do I doubt will give a shit anyway. It is what it is and that's how I feel. I'm even looking into selling my bunny suit online.


EDIT: I've come to my senses a bit. I'd go to a convention if, and only if, someone would want to go with me and that person is with me wherever I go. I've always gone to cons by myself and attended them alone. It's more fun if there is someone to keep you company.