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Notes on Fursuiting
10 years ago
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☆FUR PILE☆
• skizu • reytiger • caninehybrid • telltalefirebrand •✖•✖•✖•✖•✖•✖•✖
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☆FUR PILE☆
• skizu • reytiger • caninehybrid • telltalefirebrand •✖•✖•✖•✖•✖•✖•✖
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I've only fursuited once, but I feel like I need to say this.
Do not stuff your fursuit head in other people’s faces. I had this happen a few times and it was very uncomfortable and I actually had to physically push one person away because they kept pushing theirs right into mine (rather roughly too) and I was afraid mine would get damaged.
Do not touch other con-goers without their permission. This includes other fursuiters. Some people are uncomfortable with furries and do not wish to be hugged or touched. Some fursuiters do not want to be hugged. You absolutely need to respect this. If you want a photo with someone, have your handler ask them or speak very clearly.
If you want to hug someone, hold out your arms for the universal “hug?” gesture. If they do not return it or turn away, do not pester them. Leave them be. Do not hug them anyways. I had multiple fursuiters do this when I shook my head and hands no. I know it can be hard to see, but you really need to make sure the person wants a hug before you do it.
You need to be respectful of other people’s wishes at all times when in suit. This is why furries get bad rep, because some furries do not respect physical boundaries.
I had a rather large badge that said “Please ASK before hugging me.” and everyone but the fursuiters asked me first. Other con-goers were very respectful of asking me. They even asked if they could put their arm around me for photos. Even children asked me if it was ok and if they couldn’t read yet, their parents asked me. Everyone but the fursuiters were very respectful of my personal space. [there were maybe two that I met that actually asked me first]
Also for the love of god, do not hold children. No matter what the parents or kids want. I had a few people ask me to pick up their kids or hold their baby and I flat out refused. If you drop them or something you’re in for a world of legal trouble. Be aware of where your hands are. I know this is hard because we can’t really feel or see, but try to keep your hands to their shoulders or upper back only. This keeps the photo from turning out awkward looking and they can’t accuse you of molestation or something. For photos with kids, kneel down to their level if you can.
Do not stuff your fursuit head in other people’s faces. I had this happen a few times and it was very uncomfortable and I actually had to physically push one person away because they kept pushing theirs right into mine (rather roughly too) and I was afraid mine would get damaged.
Do not touch other con-goers without their permission. This includes other fursuiters. Some people are uncomfortable with furries and do not wish to be hugged or touched. Some fursuiters do not want to be hugged. You absolutely need to respect this. If you want a photo with someone, have your handler ask them or speak very clearly.
If you want to hug someone, hold out your arms for the universal “hug?” gesture. If they do not return it or turn away, do not pester them. Leave them be. Do not hug them anyways. I had multiple fursuiters do this when I shook my head and hands no. I know it can be hard to see, but you really need to make sure the person wants a hug before you do it.
You need to be respectful of other people’s wishes at all times when in suit. This is why furries get bad rep, because some furries do not respect physical boundaries.
I had a rather large badge that said “Please ASK before hugging me.” and everyone but the fursuiters asked me first. Other con-goers were very respectful of asking me. They even asked if they could put their arm around me for photos. Even children asked me if it was ok and if they couldn’t read yet, their parents asked me. Everyone but the fursuiters were very respectful of my personal space. [there were maybe two that I met that actually asked me first]
Also for the love of god, do not hold children. No matter what the parents or kids want. I had a few people ask me to pick up their kids or hold their baby and I flat out refused. If you drop them or something you’re in for a world of legal trouble. Be aware of where your hands are. I know this is hard because we can’t really feel or see, but try to keep your hands to their shoulders or upper back only. This keeps the photo from turning out awkward looking and they can’t accuse you of molestation or something. For photos with kids, kneel down to their level if you can.
Hope you had a great time regardless of a few bad apples. =)
When I wore my Jolteon fursuit and interacting with my friends in their eevee suits; PLEASE CLARIFY WITH THEM BEFORE SUITING ON WHAT IS AND ISN'T OKAY TO DO! This was a mistake because we ended up having to tumble around and I would freak out if I was popping a seam or losing a claw because we were being rough with each other. You would think that other people with fursuit would know better, but it isn't always the case.
Also, PARENTS WITH KIDS, please please PLEASE SUPERVISE YOUR CHILD. Espeically if they're under a year old. One of my horror story in my Rattata costume was that I was playing with a baby [the mother was holding her, I was just making playful gestures and peek-a-boo], the baby reached over and without my knowledge grabbed hold of my buck tooth and proceeded to TEAR IT RIGHT OUT. I was stunned. I never had anything like that happen to my costume before but lesson well learned.
Riley got a lot of shit for her Leafeon costume when she posted a fursuit video of her going to a playground; while she did not touch any of the kids there, she got accused for being a child molester and a pedophile anyway! So, being involved with kids is a very tricky line that should be proceeded with caution. I personally love to play with them, their parents adore the photo ops, but the fursuiter should always be mindful of where their hands are and how it looks to the audience around them.
Sorry for throwing some more stuff on here; fursuit SHOULD be for fun, but there are still guidelines to follow to ensure fun and safe experience for everyone! :3
I'm building my friend a suit this summer (I think) so this is really good stuff to know. Thanks for sharing