2 the Ranting Gryphon vs. Anthrocon
8 years ago
General
Here we go again. Another furry drama all over twitter.
This is what I've read, heard, and learned so far. About a day ago, Anthrocon told 2 that he won't be having his stand-up show this year as scheduled. They haven't given a reason why. Some speculate that it was probably because he defended a guy's right of free speech which happens to be a Nazi-sympathizer and also said some things that happened during the Inauguration. This is his statement:
When the news broke out from 2 himself. Once again, furries went up in arms about this. A lot of them were saying that they won't go to Anthrocon because of that. And some say that they should go and protest and even disrupt the convention. This is getting ridiculous even by furry standards. Just because he won't have his show this year, doesn't mean Anthrocon would suck. There are plenty of things to do while there. Like Pittsburg itself, Kage's Story Hour, the dance competitions, Dealer's Den, Artist Alley, the fursuit parade, and meeting the Guests of Honor. I hadn't been to Anthrocon since 2012, but I do know that I didn't come there just for 2's stand up. I come there to see the fursuits, fursuit around, hang with friends, meet new friends, buy stuff at the Dealer's Den, and what Pittsburg has to offer.
This whole thing is ridiculous. But, I can't really have an opinion on this. Anthrocon has of yet made a statement about this. So, I think we all should just cool our heads and don't give an opinion until we hear something from them.
This is what I've read, heard, and learned so far. About a day ago, Anthrocon told 2 that he won't be having his stand-up show this year as scheduled. They haven't given a reason why. Some speculate that it was probably because he defended a guy's right of free speech which happens to be a Nazi-sympathizer and also said some things that happened during the Inauguration. This is his statement:
When the news broke out from 2 himself. Once again, furries went up in arms about this. A lot of them were saying that they won't go to Anthrocon because of that. And some say that they should go and protest and even disrupt the convention. This is getting ridiculous even by furry standards. Just because he won't have his show this year, doesn't mean Anthrocon would suck. There are plenty of things to do while there. Like Pittsburg itself, Kage's Story Hour, the dance competitions, Dealer's Den, Artist Alley, the fursuit parade, and meeting the Guests of Honor. I hadn't been to Anthrocon since 2012, but I do know that I didn't come there just for 2's stand up. I come there to see the fursuits, fursuit around, hang with friends, meet new friends, buy stuff at the Dealer's Den, and what Pittsburg has to offer.
This whole thing is ridiculous. But, I can't really have an opinion on this. Anthrocon has of yet made a statement about this. So, I think we all should just cool our heads and don't give an opinion until we hear something from them.
FA+

Dont like his show? Dont go.
Upset hes not going? Get over it and enjoy the rest of the con.
But this is furry. Cant spell controversy without con.