First off? I won't leave, period, unless FA tries to get me to pay for notes, comments, or watching. Since I haven't shared most of my non-personal furry writing with anybody but the closest friends (Is it weird I only share "personal" non-furry shit?) the acquisition by IMVU doesn't affect me nearly as much until said friends/watchers or my favorite artists jump ship. Which, thankfully, every single one of them agree they won't be leaving anytime soon.

That being said, while a lot of people who are staying think those that left overreacted (which I agree they did overreact, this post is just for the sake of stating both sides), at the same time I don't think it's fair to give the leavers so much heat. IMVU is NOTORIOUS for it's anti-furry crowds and anti-artist policies (if people don't know what I'm referring to with that last one, if you're an artist yourself, check IMVU to be sure that your art isn't up there for profit). I've heard more than one artist complain that her art was up there as wallpapers and other users were selling them. When asked by artists to take down their art, IMVU is under the impression that it's ok to sell anothers' works as long as credit is given, despite the artist's protests.

So yeah. I won't be leaving without some major detrimental changes to the site, but I don't think it's fair to give others so much heat given the situation. Change is indeed scary. The fact that it's IMVU just doesn't help.