Etiquette Notice
10 years ago
General
Unfortunately this does have to be said, but really shouldn't, but I felt this was important to say and share.
I myself
aokichan was unable to attend the recent event, however there were some complaints by some members and
raydar26 and
chrisquartz were able to handle things appropriately.
Furbraska is a family and non-fur friendly group and we're strictly keeping it that way. The actions of a few individuals do not reflect the group as a whole and we want people to feel safe and to be able to have fun without being bothered. I'm all for being friendly and affectionate, however there is a time and place for certain behaviors. Please have respect for people's personal space and do not do anything without their consent even if it's just a hug or pat on the back. Evaluate your relationship with the person and level of personal contact and if in doubt or if you don't know each other as well settle with a hand shake or a kind greeting.
This brings about the whole "cosplay isn't consent" matter. Please respect that if someone does have a fursuit don't immediately think that you're entitled to their personal space. Do no touch them, do not hug them, ASK FIRST then if you're allowed proceed with whatever permitted greeting or interaction.
"I need everyone to read this as it is important
I hope everyone had a good time at the cookout tonight. With that being said, there are a few things that need to be addressed:
1) There were numerous reports of groping and other inappropriate touching going on. This group is an all ages group and we are in a public place so behavior like this is NEVER acceptable. Furthermore, if you touch someone inappropriately without their consent, it is sexual harassment! If this ever happens to you during any event, please let someone know and we will take care of the issue immediately. If you are caught doing this, you will be asked to leave at the very least.
2) Some people were being picked up without their consent. Again, if they didn't say it was okay, DON'T DO IT!
3) Lastly, fursuiters need to be treated with respect. Fursuiters have limited visibility while in suit. That means if you come up behind them and decide to hug or pick them up, you could very easily hurt them. Please Google "fursuit etiquette". While this is written for a con, most of the rules also apply to any event in which there is a fursuiter present.
Also, if someone has their suit sitting somewhere, leave it alone. It is not your suit so you have no right to touch it.
In general, be respectful of others. If you are unsure if something is appropriate or not, chances are it isn't so... don't do it!" ~ post made via
raydar26
I myself
aokichan was unable to attend the recent event, however there were some complaints by some members and
raydar26 and
chrisquartz were able to handle things appropriately. Furbraska is a family and non-fur friendly group and we're strictly keeping it that way. The actions of a few individuals do not reflect the group as a whole and we want people to feel safe and to be able to have fun without being bothered. I'm all for being friendly and affectionate, however there is a time and place for certain behaviors. Please have respect for people's personal space and do not do anything without their consent even if it's just a hug or pat on the back. Evaluate your relationship with the person and level of personal contact and if in doubt or if you don't know each other as well settle with a hand shake or a kind greeting.
This brings about the whole "cosplay isn't consent" matter. Please respect that if someone does have a fursuit don't immediately think that you're entitled to their personal space. Do no touch them, do not hug them, ASK FIRST then if you're allowed proceed with whatever permitted greeting or interaction.
"I need everyone to read this as it is important
I hope everyone had a good time at the cookout tonight. With that being said, there are a few things that need to be addressed:
1) There were numerous reports of groping and other inappropriate touching going on. This group is an all ages group and we are in a public place so behavior like this is NEVER acceptable. Furthermore, if you touch someone inappropriately without their consent, it is sexual harassment! If this ever happens to you during any event, please let someone know and we will take care of the issue immediately. If you are caught doing this, you will be asked to leave at the very least.
2) Some people were being picked up without their consent. Again, if they didn't say it was okay, DON'T DO IT!
3) Lastly, fursuiters need to be treated with respect. Fursuiters have limited visibility while in suit. That means if you come up behind them and decide to hug or pick them up, you could very easily hurt them. Please Google "fursuit etiquette". While this is written for a con, most of the rules also apply to any event in which there is a fursuiter present.
Also, if someone has their suit sitting somewhere, leave it alone. It is not your suit so you have no right to touch it.
In general, be respectful of others. If you are unsure if something is appropriate or not, chances are it isn't so... don't do it!" ~ post made via
raydar26
TrooperBrass
~trooperbrass
Excellent post and it's good to have the ground rules written down/posted somewhere. "Happy hug" badges are great for those that are okay being hugged/touched.
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