I ask you guys a lot of questions in these journals. I suppose it's only fair that I answer some questions as well.

Lately I've been getting a lot of questions about Fred Savage's sexuality, whether or not it will manifest itself in the comic, and when folks can generally expect to see a bit of non-platonic chemistry between the characters.

Today's answer is provided to you by Public Image Ltd. Please follow the link.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aumejrcEHs

Fred Savage is a success! I checked FurPlanet's inventory this morning and they had almost sold out! Considering that the advertising for the comic has been done almost exclusively by word of mouth, this is a pretty amazing development, and it has me totally stoked.

AC was good this year. I got to seriously catch up on some of the other fine comic creations in the furry fandom and I also wound up with a few commission pieces. I got to catch up on old times with  tefloncougar,  juki, and  aelius while meeting  kkitty23 and Nauta.

 ebonyleopard complimented me on my first published title and surprised the hell out of me by buying it even before I had a chance to see it! I also got to meet  teiran and  fuzzwolf, the proprietors and general wiseguys at  furplanet. While I understand that it is their talent and inclination to sell books, I got the impression that they were genuinely excited about Fred Savage and its unusual content.

I pursued a few commissions as well, items I plan to post in the future once I've had time to color them. In the meantime, you can check out their galleries:

David and Liz Lillie  dreamkeepers
Roz Gibson  rgibson
KKitty  kkitty23
Cybre  cybre
Tallon http://www.furaffinity.net/user/alaitallon/

There's an oft forgotten creative approach to furry characters and storytelling that I think we all subconsciously engage in but don't lend very much thought to. It ties into the human brain's tendency to detect the vestiges of other humans in natural phenomena, like animals. Even non-furries subconsciously apply human characteristics to animals, sometimes unconsciously. Some people, like Stewart Guthrie, speculate that the basis of all religion ties into the natural urge to humanize our surroundings. There's a word for this:

Anthropomorphism!

So why is it that while we are immersed in a world of talking animal people we often forget about the subconscious aspects of what we do? Looking specifically at zoomorphism, have you ever built a character, then applied their characteristics to an animal that you thought best embodied their personality? Have you ever taken the reverse approach, picking an animal and then building a personality around their traits and habits, forming a new character?

I think that in the flurry of artwork available on FA on a daily basis it's easy to forget the raw, subconscious power of anthropomorphism. We see a lot of avatars sporting glowy hair, outrageous fur patterns, form fitting clothing, science fiction weaponry, and oversized naughty bits, but many of these characters are weak because the main purpose of their design is to call attention to their creator and not to stand alone as an actual character, an individual.

Most of my favorite artists and storytellers take into account how humans perceive various animals and their 'personalities' when crafting their work. We all know about the sly fox, the lithe cat, the lumbering bear, and the cunning wolf, and even though science has empirically proven that each individual animal species is neither good nor evil, we as humans are still so ready to embrace the conventions of fable and our own individual conceptions of what 'attitude' animals have. Every writer should take this phenomenon into account, whether they plan to embrace it or not.

There are aspects of zoomorphism not to like. If you were to treat other human beings the same way, judging them based purely on experience and preconceived notions, it would be called stereotyping, even racism. Being aware of our zoomorphic tendencies, however, is not the same as embracing them- but it can guide your discourse and keep your characters connected with their audience. Lions don't have to be strong, noble, or regal if you want, as people expect this characteristic. You could instead choose to create a leonine character stricken by torpor, twisted by malice, or raised as a parvenu boor to throw folks a loop. Hyenas have a reputation for diabolical laughter, so an odd twist would be a stoic, quiet individual, maybe even humorless.

It's a concept that can be great fun to ape or embrace, allowing for good interplay with the audience as you test or play to their preconceptions. I now challenge you- if you fancy yourself a creator of any kind, do you consciously consider anthropomorphism or zoomorphism in your works? If you're more of a fan than a creator, have you ever considered why you like certain characters or avatars? Have you ever examined them as they 'fit' with their species?

It's an interesting, broad, and I suppose innocent topic to discuss and I'm kind of surprised that it doesn't come up more often. Taking a moment to consider this part of the human condition may help your work, or it may even help you gain a better understanding of why the furry fandom appeals to you.

If Ronald Reagan was an animal, what would he be? Better make it quick, before I think of something.

I figured I'd mention it to y'all that the ball has now officially rolled onto the printing presses. I'm pretty excited. FurPlanet will start selling the title at Anthrocon 2010, this coming month, at an introductory rate of $11.95, but you can also pre-order it right away if you're that interested.

http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=464

Meanwhile, I'm quietly pulling together resources and concept artwork for Issue 2. I'm going to wait on the cover until later since my latest attempt was kind of a disaster, and so the first page will be a summary and a quick leap into the story.

As pertaining to this afternoon's journal, by popular demand there shall be a synopsis page.

And now an update on the war against free speech! Think this is another rant about America? Think again! It's about Sweden. That's right, old timers, the country that brought us VCL is under attack! By goats! Or people that think they're goats.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100512.....rophet_drawing

I don't often talk about Islam. I lived in Islamic countries for about 8 years, but never once read the Qur'an in all that time. I'm not an expert on the faith, so my opinions about Islam, favorable or not, aren't worth much. However, I think I know a thing or two about human anatomy, and after a brief and cursory study of the differences between the human skull and the skulls of animals who solve their problems through head butting, say, goats, I can conclude that we are at a crucial branching off point in our evolution as a species. That is, of course, supposing that you believe in the theory of evolution.

The problem with the human skull is that it is ill equipped for a good, old fashioned head butt. The frontal bone is thin and too vertical, and the nasal bone sticks out at an inconvenient angle, constantly becoming dislodged in the act of slamming it into another person's face. The design flaw of the nasal bone is no small matter- if the nasal bone is struck with enough force, it can slide into the brain, creating terrible discomfort and stuffiness. And death. Additionally, the way the skull connects to the cervical vertebrae is much better designed for stability and forcing the skull into a perpendicular position in relation to the spine, an unusual angle for most mammals but an inevitable byproduct of our bipedal lifestyle.

By comparison the skull of a goat is ideally evolved for head butting. The bones at the front of the skull are thick and fused together, and the spine is perfectly aligned with the animal's forehead, allowing the entire animal to absorb the tremendous impact of a head butting without risking spinal injury. True, the cost of this skull shape is raw brain power, but this is of little concern to goats, who have successfully been doing goat things for many millenia on this basic platform.

The human skull is a bit of an awkward fit because most mammals don't have to worry about dealing with big brains. Our bodies give up a lot of durability so that we might have the luxuries of abstract thought (such as symbols, language, art, etc.), memory, and incredibly complex social structures. Though our skulls are poorly designed for certain activities, like head butting, they help give us the ability to shape our behaviors and surroundings to suit our physiology. For instance, soccer/football involves head butting things on occasion, but our brains have enabled us to create a light enough ball to make this a quite safe endeavor.

However, there are those among us who don't fully appreciate the virtues and shortcomings of our anatomy. This is an understandable, if uniquely human behavior. We are the only animals (we know) that wish we were other animals. However, there is a difference between wishing we were other animals and actually trying to act like them. Such is the matter of the irate Islamic fundamentalists who, for some reason, feel that the most intellectual and effective way to argue with a public speaker on the podium is to head butt him into submission.

Alas, we are poorly designed for this. The true tragedy is not that people resort to violence in places of civil discourse. The tragedy is that these people are so physiologically ill-suited to voice their displeasure. They would love to settle their disputes through non-intellectual means, a simple head butting, but they cannot do so safely. So what to do?

Here's the plan. The science is there, albeit experimental, and the blueprints already exist in abundance. Those of us who are not so mentally blessed should not have to suffer through an existence where disputes are settled through dialogue alone. Therefore, I propose that individuals who wish to adopt the favorable skull morphology of goats should be able to. With thicker, better insulated skulls and menacing horns there will be greatly reduced threat of serious injury upon assaulting your fellows for having personal opinions.

Though you may not guess it, the option to have a goat head would also be a blessing for us 'eggheads', as it would provide immediate physiological proof about how our fellow humans/goatpeople prefer to settle everyday disputes. No longer will you have to look at someone on the subway, or on campus, or at work and wonder 'is this guy gonna head butt me?'

It will be instantly clear.

There may be repercussions to changing the morphology of the human skull, a skull that has served us well for about a million years, but it's terribly selfish of us to promote our current skull shape over all other options. Many people died on many continents fighting for the public's right to free speech. Many people continue to die trying to bring this basic virtue to the far reaches of the world. Unfortunately, there are individuals all over the globe who believe that freedom of speech is meaningless because other people have it. For centuries the only option these people have had has been the long, painful process called 'coping'. Now that we have the ability to give these individuals skulls better suited to them, why not give them the option?

Just to make a note, I've been working with Alex for the last month or so ironing out various issues on the release of Fred Savage, which explains part of my absence.

I've gotten started on issue 2, though I wanted to hear from you folks what you think would be the best way to start. As it stands, I've jumped right into the next story, but do you think it would be a better idea to have a synopsis page to kick off the issue to act as prologue and catch-up all at once?

It's getting close to that time, folks. Fred Savage will be on sale soon, and once again I have a favor to ask everyone. Although Fred Savage started as my own personal breakout, an attempt to create a title simply for my own gratification, it has evolved into something that wouldn't have been possible without the fans. Thus far, you have helped me with continuity of language, story, and the mechanics of war. The lack of these contributions would have subtracted from this comic, and for your help I'm truly grateful. I'm a little guilty that I have to ask something else from those who have already given me so much.

I still haven't gained confirmation about when Fred Savage will go on sale online, but I do know that the book will debut for public sale at Anthrocon '10. Although I'm not depending on the book to become a commercial success, I've experienced too many failures not to know the crushing sensation of rejection. This is a breakout title. There is no pornography, and chances are the violence will be a turnoff to many people, but as far as I know there aren't many (if any) books quite like this in the genre.

What I ask of all of you, if you can spare the time, is to honestly pass along word of the comic and what you think of it. I would prefer honesty over dishonest salesmanship simply because I don't want the release of the title to be clouded by hype. This isn't a revolutionary piece of literature, but I think we can all take pride in the time we've taken to enjoy it, and I'd greatly appreciate it if you could share the experience with anyone who's interested.


*Edit!*

It occurs to me that some visitors may have no idea what I'm talking about! The best explanation I have would be to start here, and follow the links...

http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1335167

http://axecop.com/

It's like Benny the Cop meets Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles meets Blade meets Bad Santa.... all in one comic!

Some young'un out there is the luckiest kid alive, to have a brother with the talent to take his craziest ideas and bring them to life. Sorta. You could argue that it's simplistic, or that the writing could use a little work. You're not allowed to argue that this isn't some highly creative shit.

Oh, and if you're not familiar with Benny the Cop, perhaps you need to see this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcqiceU6Bgk

First off, thanks to all of you who helped me out with the photo references of the two vehicles! Your assistance should help out with the accuracy of the illustrations in the coming issue, and you may have guessed that there's going to be vehicles in it!

A more immediate concern I have is about the organized use of mortars. I've done a little reading on the subject and I have a small idea of how there are various methods to direct mortar fire and various ammunition types to deploy. The question I have is for anyone who's been trained on a mortar- sort of a 'scenario'.

In this scenario, the target is in an urban area. The mortar crews, operating three 88mm mortar tubes, are protected but have no direct line of sight of the target. However, they have the aid of a spotter crew in a building adjacent to the target to direct fire. The mortars are to be used in an offensive manner, bombarding the target prior to an assault. The target area is a walled compound with a brick and mortar building at its center. The target has also been under scrutiny since before the attack, meaning that there has been time to plan for this bombardment. The primary mission is the assassination of an individual believed to be guarded by an unknown number of personnel. It is daytime.

My questions are as follows:

1) Under the circumstances, would the spotters direct fire along a grid, the distance from their position, or the distance from a single point in the target area?

2) What kind of orders would be issued to the mortar crews and what would they sound like?

3) Would a fire mission like this, designed to precede an infantry assault, be issued on a timetable or would it be wiser to stop the bombardment once friendly units report that they are entering the area?

I'm looking for photo references of a 1980 Ford F-150, or any international equivalents. I've done some looking online, found a few pics, but if anyone has seen one of these or is auto savvy enough to recognize one, I'd be much obliged if someone could supply me with some good photos from various angles. In fact, I'd be obliged enough to supply you with a personalized art work for your trouble!

The F-150 isn't the only vehicle I'm looking for various angles on. I'm also interested in the French AML-60 armored car. I know I'm fishing here, but you guys have surprised me before! Don't let me down!

Now look what folks have gotten themselves into!

Granted, the average American of today seems to be a distinct species from the remainder of the Human Race, literally unable to copulate with normal humans due to the level of DNA destruction/alteration rendered by the Crazy fungus. In my opinion, it would have been more humane to blast us all with gamma radiation, effectively sterilizing us and granting us a relatively quick collective demise. Unfortunately, recent reductions in nuclear armaments means that there is no longer a nuke for each of us, eliminating that possibility for the time being.

I may have contracted a few crazy spores myself. I'm starting to have some crazy thoughts, among which is this: I believe that the Health Care Bill, recently passed in the House of Reps, may not actually be capable of killing a billion Americans as some seem to believe. To start off with, there would need to be a billion Americans. Once you have a billion Americans, you won't need legislation to kill them all, because the sheer density of so many morons in one place would create a black hole, sucking entire star systems into the terrible void and ushering forth a galactic dark age.

Before anyone starts frothing, I should re-iterate that I am American, and therefore dead according to the prevailing mindset. You pretentious bastard, you might say, what makes you think that you can pass judgment on an entire nation? What makes you so much better? Why do you think you know better than anyone else what's gone wrong? Well, because I'm obviously going crazy.

How could I be wrong? I've read my history. I know exactly everything I need to know about the world, nothing more, nothing less. What I know is, of course, super duper important. What I don't know is, naturally, completely unimportant. Like every American I'm an above average driver, except when I'm not. I exercise and eat right (in my mind while watching TV all the time). I love my country, except when I hate it, and I proudly know the National Anthem when there's subtitles. I'm a true blue, red blooded American!

So believe me when I say that I'm right and you're wrong, and that's just the way it is. I'm a politically astute, well-read individual with unique political ideas taken right from the mouths of my favorite wacko talk show hosts. All my arguments are well-thought through, especially when someone presses them and they turn out to be completely half-baked. If someone carefully lays out, through logic, physics, and philosophy, why I am wrong the end result is that I am still right! If someone tries to play coy and persuade me to see things from their point of view, I don't have to because it's not American. America wasn't founded on namby-pamby ideas like 'compromise' and 'mutual respect'! It is our inalienable right as individuals to be as douche-like, insular, and narrow-minded as possible. I know that because I read it somewhere that I don't recall right now. In any event, the whole point is that I am immutably correct, my personal status quo is sublime, and to even think of changing my opinion is Anti-American.

So you can rest assured that when I say I loathe people that are always right, when I take total delight in taking an irrefutable individual and demonstrating to them the irrefutable laws of fluid dynamics by sticking their heads in toilets and pulling the flush lever, that I am simply insane and don't know better. Pay me no mind. Just remember that if you're American and find yourself in a conversation where your logic is unraveling and your sense of right and wrong has been challenged, you needn't worry at all. Because according to our leaders and society you're absolutely right on all counts, no matter what.

The rest of you in the world... heat up the nukes plz.

No, I'm not embarking on some long lecture about Australia. Truth be told, I don't know as much about it as I'd like!

Fred (from the comic) is a Westerner, hailing from the town of Gingin, just a few K's north of Perth. What I want to know is: What are people like out there? What sports teams would they worship? How are Westerners in general different from Easterners? Also, of course, are they usually in the Ford or the Holden camp?

I'd like it best if bona-fide Australians helped me out on this, but any insight I can get at all would be nice, even stuff unrelated to the questions I put up. I want to try and create a convincing picture of Fred, but to do so I think I'd like to know more about his home.

No, not that mod for Rome: Total War! Something by the Creative Assembly! Does anyone know what I'm talking about?

If only for the epic number of faceplants and flying (insert mode of transportation here).

Having lived in Pakistan and Bangladesh, I've also got a bit of a soft spot for Bollywood in all its absurdity.

Arrh! Avast! I be all out 'o books!

Does anyone out there know of any good reading material pertaining to the mercenary trade? I've already read through "The Dogs of War", and I also picked up an interesting (though somewhat bizarre) title called "Manual of the Mercenary Soldier", but now I'm curious to see more perspectives. I briefly looked at "Blackwater", but in spite of its informative nature the purpose of the book appears to be the condemnation of PMCs in general, and I admit I'm more interested in less contemporary accounts of mercenaries.

If I'm not mistaken, the era of the 'super mercenaries' was in West Africa in the 1960s, particularly in the Congo and in Angola. There's also the Rhodesian Bush War (this is before a Bush War took place in Iraq) and any number of conflicts that seemed to cool off by the late 70s. However, once you dive into the 80s there seems to be less to look at... unless I'm mistaken.

Is there any available reading on the transition from celebrity mercenaries to the modern norm, the PMC? Something had to have spurred a sea change in the profession, forcing mercenaries from large scale wars into quieter, smaller, more tactical operations.

Yes, a personal question! Do you consider yourself to the far left, left of center, undecided, right of center, or far right?

For those unfamiliar with 'left' and 'right', the origin of the term comes from the French Revolutionary era, specifically the Legislative Assembly of 1791. Back when Louis XVI still had a spinal connection to his brain (this was later robbed from him by a Guillotine), the representatives of the conservative nobility and royalty sat to the right of the King while the radicals and representatives of the lower classes sat to the left.

This leads directly into a vital insight, one that requires your honesty and attention. When you sit down, which side of your ass do you tend to lean on? Your left or right? It doesn't necessarily matter what country you're in... unless your country is a limited anarchy, in which case proper seating is nearly impossible due to injury, mutilation, and a general lack of order/hygeine. Remember, your answer is important, as the way you sit in a chair or sofa is entirely indicative of your worth as a human being.

Personally, I lean to the left. I like to think that I lean left of center, but sometimes when my peers or rivals make very strange and disconcerting remarks, I lean far to the left in an attempt to distance myself.

Who is Dr. Tran? What is this? Did I miss this somehow? Am I not getting something? Help!

Well, the vacation is over and it looks like the work is starting to taper off. Work on the next page has begun, but perhaps more importantly in the last two weeks I've gotten a lot of writing done for the second issue of Fred Savage.

Only... not.

Actually, I am about to post a message informing everyone that I will be largely unavailable except for occasional correspondence until January 5th, since I am on vacation and intend to spend it wisely.


Hello. This message is to inform everyone that I will be largely unavailable except for occasional correspondence until January 5th, since I am on vacation and intend to spend it wisely. Thank you and have a good holiday.

Does anyone else notice a reduction in performance now that FA is back online? Am I the only one noticing this? Is this tied to a sudden surge in demand?

Before any yuk yuks say it, I am aware of the circumstances surrounding the FA outage. However, I'm curious to know whether or not the current lagging is going to be a new fixture of FA or if it's merely a temporary thing.

If it's permanent, it's a high price to pay for keeping cub porn around. :(

Many artists, authors, and the like have asked their fans what they like in a story, what they'd like to see more of, and so on. I'm fond of asking as well because there are many times that an author stops and wonders how their interpretation of their own vision is being read by others, and whether or not they're doing things correctly.

Universally, when asked, 'what do you look for in a story'?, people answer 'good characters, a solid plot, and sound pacing'. This seems a sensible, predictable answer. I don't have any doubt that it's honest. Well, maybe a little doubt. Okay, considerable doubt. Why?

It's the money. It's what we're willing to pay for. It's like taxes- we love roads, we say we honor the educational system, but when faced with higher taxes to pay for these we gnash our teeth and clamp our wallets shut. It's the same in the fandom. I have no doubt that people love a good story, but what exactly is it that we're willing to pay real money for?

This is probably a question with no 'right' answer. I'm mainly interested in an honest answer. When (or if) you buy anthropomorphic content, what do you really look for? If faced with a great story or a great pubic mound, what choice do you really make, and why?

I have a hypothesis here, but I'm interested to see what folks say. I believe that there are a lot of folks who say they love and actually do love a good story, but when it comes down to feeding the artist feel that it's someone else's job. I also believe that things that grab our attention are very different from things that we're willing to pay for.

At this point, though, I'm not expecting an honest answer from most folks. In fact, I'll wager that only a small number will make it this far down the post and will immediately segue into something on their mind that's not related to the topic at hand.

Why are Americans so fat? I have a theory that it has to do with an abnormal amount of space dust falling on our country, causing an increase in the Western Hemisphere's mass, and therefore gravity. Some doubt this theory, and this is their argument.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lXh2n0aPyw

Of course, it's only so long before an American gets the idea that playing Chopsticks on a piano made of stairs would be a good idea, then takes a spill and breaks every bone in their body with the exception of their vacant skull. Spineless lawyers and shrugging judges would give this person a settlement instead of fighting the ludicrous act of stupidity in court, setting a bad legal precedent, and the piano would be outlawed in 49 states... except West Virginia.

But it's the thought that counts! And yes, if I saw this, I would take the stairs.

On last night's journal-- have you ever noticed how serious people get when you're not trying to take a subject seriously?

But for now, let's calm the turbulent seas with a few choices of classical music, some probably familiar, others not that I enjoy listening to and thought might fit into a few situations in the story.

Pavane, Opus 50, by Gabriel Faure -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpgyTl8yqbw

This song has been sampled and covered so many times, it's hard to find someone who's heard the original! Well, this one's pretty close...

Polovtsian Dances, from Prince Igor, by Borodin -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8C8frqCKKg

With both gentle and forceful qualities and wonderful transitions between the two, this song in particular has special significance to me because a childhood song that I enjoyed, "Stranger in Paradise", used the same melody. When I learned that it was from a ballet and heard the original for the first time, I was instantly hooked.

Requiem in D Minor, KV 626, by Mozart -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qj_wkOA2MIk

When I first heard this I was floored to hear that it was Mozart's work. I was so used to his flowery and jolly work that something this forceful came as a complete surprise, being both haunting and heraldic.

Nimrod, from Enigma Variations, by Elgar -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUgoBb8m1eE

A moving, emotional piece that was originally designed by Elgar as a testament to one of his close friends. It has a peaceful, triumphant, yet mournful quality to me. I think everyone has their own interpretation of what this song means, which is part of its enduring popularity, I think.

Hungarian Dance No. 5, by Brahms -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3X9LvC9WkkQ

Funny story. Someone just decided to break the internet, so I can't hear this piece. Worse, I've forgotten how this one goes (not because it's unmemorable, but because I'm forgetful).

Clair De Lune, by Claude Debussy -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlvUepMa31o&feature=fvw

Debussy's classic piano solo. If you haven't heard this before, well, I can't think of any excuses for you so you'll have to make one. Sorry!

Fear No More The Heat O' The Sun, by Gerald Finzi -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGcuFWpT0G0

A twentieth century artist, Finzi tends to get lost in history and shifts in musical tastes, but to me his work has good variety and taste. I wish I had a better example to bring forward, but again, YouTube appears to be broken and this is the only link of his I have available.

'Andante' from Clarinet Concerto, by Aaron Copland -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACO5DjpS8YM

The first time I heard this piece I was nearly moved to tears. Then I punched myself in the face and called myself a big pussy. Then I found a passable version on YouTube, bookmarked it, and listened to it twice a day for some time. If you're not similarly moved, don't worry! It just means you're not crazy.

The Linden Tree, by the Osipov Folk Orchestra -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7ShTNb_wVQ

This is a truly rare piece, one that I'm not sure you can even find on CD, so YouTube may be the only place to readily listen to it. Why is it so hard to find? This was recorded in the earlier years of the Soviet Union. It was something of a diplomatic venture to allow western recording studio technicians into the USSR to record the famous Osipov Folk Orchestra, and their recordings were sold modestly in vinyl but were never remastered or updated, to my knowledge. It recently reappeared in a trailer to "World in Conflict: Soviet Assault", and I had to ask Massive Entertainment personally where they got it from.

Being the cynic I am, I'm sure that Warner Media Group is gonna come by and take out the audio track to force people to pay for the music, which is not for sale as far as I know. Hackers, if you need something to do on a Saturday night, try getting into WMG's financial records and utterly ruining them. You'd be doing society a great favor by slashing these assholes' paychecks.

You know, I could go into a long and tiresome monologue about pornography's evils, like everyone does every now and then, but no. I won't. Not today.

Today I switch it up!

So here it is: I'm bitter about not having bought any porn recently! Bitter, I tell you! Me not buying porn lately is the worst thing to happen to the furry fandom since... EVAR!

Tomorrow I will give you a real journal entry.