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Playing Devil's Advocate
16 years ago
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As some may know, there have recently been two news stories regarding furries- albeit rather indirectly- that have cropped up.
Exhibit A: horny republican senate aide who happens to be a fur.
http://chattahbox.com/us/2009/06/02.....furry-yiffing/
and
Exhibit B: Man takes "dog lover" a bit too far...
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap.....1P7WQD98IJRBO2
Now, notice how both articles mention that the party in question was associated with furries BUT makes a point that both stalking underage boys and bestiality are NOT the norms for the fandom. Look at how far we've come since the day of Sex2K ;)
The reaction to this news has seemed to be that the coverage of these stories is bad for the fandom. But...here is where I take pause. I posit that rather than coverage, and even scrutiny of, of the "bad apples" of the fandom is not a negative thing at all. Indeed, I think this could be potentially healthy- as long as the few bad apples are not being associated with the whole.
Anyone who doesnt admit that the fandom has its dark side is lying to themselves. Yes, the majority of furries are just somewhat geeky folks with an interest in anthropomorphics, even sexually so. But we all know that there is a fringe minority that engages in behaviors that are despicable and just plain wrong.
If these folks are found out, and if they are doing something illegal and it is brought to light and the right thing is done- is this really a bad thing for the fandom? The furry fandom is an open, non-judgmental place- which is great- but do we really need to shelter and protect such people as those revealed in the articles? And especially since the fandom itself is NOT being branded here as the pedophillic, dog-fucking mess it might have been even a few years ago.
Just a thought. Maybe I'm wrong, but thats just how it seems to me.
Tired raptorkitty will stop ranting now, and instead look at pics I took at E3 today :)
Exhibit A: horny republican senate aide who happens to be a fur.
http://chattahbox.com/us/2009/06/02.....furry-yiffing/
and
Exhibit B: Man takes "dog lover" a bit too far...
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap.....1P7WQD98IJRBO2
Now, notice how both articles mention that the party in question was associated with furries BUT makes a point that both stalking underage boys and bestiality are NOT the norms for the fandom. Look at how far we've come since the day of Sex2K ;)
The reaction to this news has seemed to be that the coverage of these stories is bad for the fandom. But...here is where I take pause. I posit that rather than coverage, and even scrutiny of, of the "bad apples" of the fandom is not a negative thing at all. Indeed, I think this could be potentially healthy- as long as the few bad apples are not being associated with the whole.
Anyone who doesnt admit that the fandom has its dark side is lying to themselves. Yes, the majority of furries are just somewhat geeky folks with an interest in anthropomorphics, even sexually so. But we all know that there is a fringe minority that engages in behaviors that are despicable and just plain wrong.
If these folks are found out, and if they are doing something illegal and it is brought to light and the right thing is done- is this really a bad thing for the fandom? The furry fandom is an open, non-judgmental place- which is great- but do we really need to shelter and protect such people as those revealed in the articles? And especially since the fandom itself is NOT being branded here as the pedophillic, dog-fucking mess it might have been even a few years ago.
Just a thought. Maybe I'm wrong, but thats just how it seems to me.
Tired raptorkitty will stop ranting now, and instead look at pics I took at E3 today :)
aurorawolf
~aurorawolf
It's just like Catholics having their way with little boys. Doesn't speak for the majority. People who think so are ignorant and need to be educated, and chances are good that social communities aren't the only things they need education in. :)
AnyaDServal
~anyadserval
OP
...and I'll say that the Catholic sex cases of the past few years are NOT a bad thing for the Catholic church. Maybe in the sense of public perception- but if the Catholic church was found to be protecting pedophiles and this comes to light and all of a sudden the few sick perverted priests will find it harder to commit crimes against children...I dont think its a bad thing for the church in the long run.
aurorawolf
~aurorawolf
Agreed. I CALL FOR JUSTICE! THINK OF THE CHILDREN! D:
AnyaDServal
~anyadserval
OP
just don't think of them in THAT way
