I don't have a lot more I can say that others have not. But I do want to express just how important this site has been to my life. Before finding the fandom, I was always the weird kid. I had very few friends and never felt like I belonged. This fandom changed all of that in me for the better.

I found FA back in 2005 when it was just a forum. I only knew it that way for a couple of weeks before it turned into this site. This site has given me a place where I feel comfortable, where I belong, and I'll thank Neer and others for forever for that.

I can only wish now that his soul will find peace.

We'll be there this year. First con in a long time. We'll be bringing our kid with us, so there's a very real chance of us not being in the con space very much to avoid the crowds and Covid.

If you know me and want to say hi, please ping me here or on telegram at [at]thesilverstripe .

See you there!

Glad to have FA back up! Just in case it goes down again, the best places to find me are on Telegram and Twitter. Both are @ TheSilverStripe.

It's been a while since I've journaled! My wife and I are off to California for vacation before BLFC. We'll be potentially rooming with Zera and his mate there too, so that's exciting. Can't wait to see everyone again!

To my friends in the LGBT community wondering if they will lose their marriages, their loved ones, or be placed in reeducation camps, the answer is "not today".

Take this day to collect yourself, to plan for the years to come, and to give your loved ones the support they need. The next four years may be difficult for us, but let that never snuff out the community that all LGBT share. We will pull through this and, in the end, be stronger for it.

So, I am enjoying Pokemon Go. Joined the red team, and already captured a couple gyms. If you're in the Grand Rapids area, hit me up!

I am not above whoring myself out, especially for a lovely dragoness like  maliksr! She's looking for sky dancers who are willing to mount her! For more information, check it out here - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/18804603/

Best of luck!

If you want to get in touch:
Skype - haiablkdragon
Telegram - TheSilverStripe

I'm also willing to give my phone number if you ask. :)

I've been spending a few months putting together the components to live stream events. Particularly my wedding which is coming up quickly. I'm very close to having this to 100%, with only one last issue I'm running into. The short version is that I can get the input from the microphone out to the stream, but cannot simultaneously get the microphone to output to a set of speakers for those at the event.
Without further ado, my setup - Audio input - Microphone Input - AKG Perception Wireless 45. Standard wireless microphone and receiver. Audio board - Alesis Multimax 4 USB FX The receiver and the board are connected with an XLR cable and the audio board is connected to the computer using the USB setup.
Video input - Camcorder - Vixia HF R600 Capture Card - Startech.com Part #PEXHDCAP (PCI Express Capture Card) These are connected with a mini HDMI to standard HDMI cable.
Output - Audio receiver - Pioneer model VSX-1021-K This is an older receiver, and is connected to my computer from the speaker jack on my computer to red and white component ports.
Computer - I'm using Open Broadcasting Software as my primary streaming software. I'm using Youtube to stream to. As for the rig, I use Windows 8.1 as my OS. Motherboard - MSI 870A-G46 (MS-7599) PSU - AMD Phenom II X4 965 Processor 3.40 GHz RAM - 8 GB AMD Radeon HD 6800 Series HD - 1 TB - WDC WD10EZEX-00UD2A0
If you have any other questions, please let me know. Hopefully I've given enough about my set up.
What I've done so far: I can get both the audio input and video input to stream live through YouTube. This gives me no troubles at all. More recently, I added on speakers so that I could play music at the wedding simultaneously. I can also easily get the speakers to play music from my computer. The individual parts work fine. What I'm trying to do now, is get the input from my microphone to simultaneously go out through the speakers as well as the stream. I have attempted to just use the microphone through the computer and out to the speakers without any music playing, and cannot get that either. My issue is that I'm relatively stumped as to what it could be. My initial thoughts are that the input of the microphone from the audio board (Being a USB connection) doesn't get translated to go out through the analog port of the speaker jack on my motherboard. My issue with this is that the audio receiver doesn't have a USB in port and I have not had a chance to find if my audio board can transmit to my computer in a different way other than USB.
What I'm hoping to find is someone who has experience in this who can say "Hey, I ran into this and solved it by doing this." With the wedding this weekend, I don't have much time to experiment but I'd love to solve this last piece of the puzzle!

The title says it all! I'm wondering if there's anyone else who would like an invitation to the livestream portion of our wedding. This is not an invitation to the local event but the livestream. All the information will be on the card including date, time, and link. If so, please send me a note with your name and address. I cannot promise a card since they are limited and we're not planning on posting the link publicly. But, with that said I'll be inviting as many as I can!

I'm up, showered, goatee is gone, suit is pressed, eating cereal now, have my pad and phone all ready (De-porned ;.;)... I think I'm ready. I start my job with the City here this morning doing construction budgets. This job will change my life and I'm absolutely terrified. Still, gotta do it eh? I am excited, just so nervous.

Said the Dalek as it was forced deep inside her. Tonight is turning out to be far too much fun. :-D

Man, 9+ years of memories coming back to me. Was a freaking blast.

Also, I've picked up a twitter again since almost everyone had one that I met. It's TheSilverStripe. Come watch me!

Sending shout outs to Dari, Locket, Ari, Ereau, Pyx, Seraphis, and hundreds of others. Also a huge shout out to anyone who came and looked at Amur's booth in artists alley! Hopefully we can expand the experience and bring some new and interesting craft ideas to everyone.

You all are awesome. I look forward to keeping in touch with everyone again! <3

So, I never thought I'd go this year, but after some fortune for my gal and her sister, I'm being dragged to MFF. Just don't tell my job. XD

If you want to get ahold of me there, send me a note and I can hook you up with my phone number, skype, or something else.

Giving my fiance a bit of a signal boost here -

http://www.furaffinity.net/view/14690802/

She's been making some chain mail crafts recently, and I'm trying to get some more eyes for her. She's willing to haggle the price if need be, or change things around. If you have any questions, ask either of us. :)

Went fantastically well. Super excited to hear back from PWC. :-D

I'm scared to go to sleep, because the sooner I sleep, the sooner tomorrow comes. The sooner tomorrow comes, the sooner I get to interview with people who could potentially have my life in their hands. The sooner it's over, the sooner I get my rejection. The sooner I get my rejection, the sooner the depression hits, the sooner I've failed, the sooner I realize I'm going to be stuck where I'm at for the rest of my life and there's nothing I can do about it.

I am absolutely, utterly, completely terrified of failing this week. If I can convince any one of three people that I'm worth it, life might get better. Otherwise... I don't know where I'm going to end up.

Am I a terrible person if I want someone to tell me I'll fail? I work hardest proving someone wrong. It might make a difference.

Good night. Wish me luck.

Had my one day at Great Lakes Fur Con and it was a blast. One of the best moments for me was when a little girl ran up to her mom and said "Mommy, mommy! I saw 2 dragons, 1 puppy, and 3 foxes!" Was the cutest thing ever. ^^

Too many people to remember everyone, but I remember Blizz, Nuka, Cinder, Mycroft, Josh, Lifrin, Amur, Smoketail, Lampur (Who got extremely drunk in the evening before we left), Palsm, Bucky, The creepy guy who seems to try and hit on my fiance a lot who's also at the bowling meets, and many many more. Was a great Saturday. Very refreshing.

I hope I have time next year to help out more. I'd love to help the staff a bit more, even if just volunteering. Would be great if this one could get bigger.

Really, I should talk a bit more. Especially since I'm not on messengers to any extent of what I used to due to school/life and such.

This would be a great place to talk about things like how it's a bad idea to look up fantastic porn before needing to head off to work. Le sigh in le pants.

"I'm disappointed in furries. There isn't a single story where Alduin turns the Dovahkiin into a submissive and horny dragon to be his young draconic mate. :I"

Please someone make this for him. ^^

This was too good. It has to go somewhere!

Maximillian: "Soul Calibur... 5"

Roommate: Wait, 5?

Me: *Hands him the box*

Roommate: Wait? When?

Me and Girlfriend: Where have you been for the last few months?

Roommate: Sorry...

Me: Now, I know you've swapped clones before, but it's never really been this obvious. Okay, let me bring you up to speed on how life has been going lately. You're my slave. You do everything I- *Breaks down laughing*

Roommate: Fuck you good Sir! It's not that easy.

^^ <3 roommate quotes!

So, being without a computer has been awsome. This place looks spotless, I've been spending a lot of time with Amur, and I'm one check away from something I've looked forward to for a long long while, so long as nothing happens. :p

Sorry I haven't been around much to you all. I'll be sure to hold another get together sometime in February at latest (Maybe a birthday party?)

Just as an FYI, my computer BSoDed on me, my PS3 freezes watching netflix, and my car is acting up. I hate life. Merry Christmas...

Just cause this topic interests me...  NeekoKarina and it seems  tkn156 are putting on a free raffle. Those picked are drawn as hypnotized slaves, and have no control on the pictures they are drawn in. If you're interested, try here - http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/2839975/