Watchers to welcome
Posted 16 years agoYes
Fairtravian, it is bat time naow, but it is not
ShadeRose67z :3


Final boss meme
Posted 16 years agoA) What is your pre-battle speech?
I'm a pacifist, I'm not going to fight you. Just go on your merry way and let me finish this sudoku.
I'm a pacifist, I'm not going to fight you. Just go on your merry way and let me finish this sudoku.
Watcher welcomed!
Posted 16 years agoA little rant (about people who hate me for trivial reasons)
Posted 16 years agoI don't know why I bother having an opinion. It only makes people not like me.
I don't know why I bother trying to help people. It only makes people not like me.
I don't know why I bother doing anything. It only makes people not like me.
You can't win in this bloody world, can you?
I seem to have noticed three primary reasons why people don't seem to like me:
1) I like politics, especially debating it, defending my views, pointing out the issues in those of others. You know, like politicians do. Some people don't like politics, and they rather do the whole blocking/ranting malarkey than do the sensible thing and ignore it.
I mean really. Politics is unavoidable, conflicting views are unavoidable. Get used to them. Politics effects everything you could ever do in your life, you should really take at least a tiny interest in it, otherwise you're just a pawn to be abused by the state.
2) I'm depressive. I wouldn't say I'm bipolar or anything, but over the course of a day I can quickly go from feeling rather happy and alright with the world to crying in bed at night. And this transition can sometimes happen in minutes, due to the tiniest little thing.
Disapproval of myself, a disagreement with a friend, health issues, loneliness, anger. Any of these can set me off and put me into a depressive dip for days. Just because they make me feel devalued as a person, unworthy of love or friendship.
3) I really don't know. I've actually come across (probably) close to a dozen people who, without me ever having contacted them, talked to them, or ever even heard of them, have already blocked me on all the messengers and websites they can find me on.
These people confuse me most. They've, seemingly from thin air, made a whole judgement about my character and behaviour, without ever having met me or talked to me. -- They're weird. And probably assholes anyway.
I'm not saying I want everyone in the world ever to be my best buddy, it just gets a little tiring after a few years of having people purposefully ignore, insult, or abuse my person based on the stupidest little reason. If you dislike me for my political viewpoint, then you may as well not like me because I listen to the Beatles.
The irony is, someone will probably hate me because I ranted about this. They're a dick.
I don't know why I bother trying to help people. It only makes people not like me.
I don't know why I bother doing anything. It only makes people not like me.
You can't win in this bloody world, can you?
I seem to have noticed three primary reasons why people don't seem to like me:
1) I like politics, especially debating it, defending my views, pointing out the issues in those of others. You know, like politicians do. Some people don't like politics, and they rather do the whole blocking/ranting malarkey than do the sensible thing and ignore it.
I mean really. Politics is unavoidable, conflicting views are unavoidable. Get used to them. Politics effects everything you could ever do in your life, you should really take at least a tiny interest in it, otherwise you're just a pawn to be abused by the state.
2) I'm depressive. I wouldn't say I'm bipolar or anything, but over the course of a day I can quickly go from feeling rather happy and alright with the world to crying in bed at night. And this transition can sometimes happen in minutes, due to the tiniest little thing.
Disapproval of myself, a disagreement with a friend, health issues, loneliness, anger. Any of these can set me off and put me into a depressive dip for days. Just because they make me feel devalued as a person, unworthy of love or friendship.
3) I really don't know. I've actually come across (probably) close to a dozen people who, without me ever having contacted them, talked to them, or ever even heard of them, have already blocked me on all the messengers and websites they can find me on.
These people confuse me most. They've, seemingly from thin air, made a whole judgement about my character and behaviour, without ever having met me or talked to me. -- They're weird. And probably assholes anyway.
I'm not saying I want everyone in the world ever to be my best buddy, it just gets a little tiring after a few years of having people purposefully ignore, insult, or abuse my person based on the stupidest little reason. If you dislike me for my political viewpoint, then you may as well not like me because I listen to the Beatles.
The irony is, someone will probably hate me because I ranted about this. They're a dick.
Oh yeah, the watcher welcome
Posted 16 years agoTotally forgot about that yesterday, probably because I forgot what day it was.
Hey hey
FeralPup
Yeh yeh
d0e
Ehy ehy
MikeTheMonkey
Hye hye
NuclearDragon
Hey hey

Yeh yeh

Ehy ehy

Hye hye

A Furry Quiz
Posted 16 years agoAre you a furry?
Yes. I wouldn't have much to say if I wasn't.
If you have a Spouse/SO - Is he/she a furry too?
Yes, yes they are :D
How long have you been in the community?
My memory struggles to remember dates too well, but my first furmeet was in November 2006, I joined FA in June of that year, and I first found out about the furry fandom some time in mid- to late-2005.
How did you find furry?
Googling for pictures of Scooby Doo in an expanded state. I was into the whole fat and inflation thing before I was a furry! Therein I found the Animal Transformation Archive, the InflatioNation, and then FA :3
What's your reason for furry (what interested you to get into the community)?
I lurked for something like half a year before I actually got involved. I also liked pretending to be an animal, those furry little buggers get it easy D:
What's Furry to you?
A community of individuals who have an interest in anthropomorphic animal media. I'm a motherfucking encyclopaedia!
If someone found out you're a furry and asked you about it how would you respond?
I'd tell them the same thing I said above, including the bit in italics.
What are your favorite aspects of our community?
The creativity and intimacy, as evidenced by being able to meet a fur in the flesh (in the fur, surely?) for the first time, and still hug them like you've known them a thousand years.
Do you use any furry terms? (i.e. yiff, paws, murr?)
Offline... not really, no. Online I only use them in roleplay, and even then it's pretty much just churring and having wings and junk.
What do you wish furry was NOT associated with?
The negative peeps. Complaining because things aren't to your liking or your standards and bringing a downer on things. Not your fandom, so stop trying to control it.
How strongly do you feel about someone bashing the community as a whole?
A bit peeved off, especially when they have no reason to be hating and don't know what they're talking about. Ignorance is bliss, but also for stupid people.
How strongly do you feel about anyone bashing you yourself for your interest based on the media's aspect of what furry is?
Same as above. I'd generally try to correct their view, should this come up.
We all know furries have alot of sexual aspects in this fandom, What's your opinion on it?
Don't involve me :I
What is/are your fursona(s)?
Alexander Amadeus Grey, Fat Bat Extraordinaire™
Do you have any fetishes that pertain to the fandom?
I was into fat, inflation and transformation before I was even in the fandom, so I guess vore would really be the only major one that the fandom has added to my list.
If you could magically morph into your fursona would you?
If one's fursona is a perfect representation of what they want to be, then wouldn't everyone? :P
Do you believe you have a spirit animal?
I did once, now I'm not too fussed.
What other fanbases/groups are you a part of?
The furry fandom is my main crowd, I am a bit of a Trekkie and a Whovian too though.
Anthro/Feral, Therian or Kemonomimi (Not a furry, just a human with animal ears and a tail)?
Generally, not at all fussed.
Are you a fursuiter? If yes, how many do you own?If No, do you ever plan on being a suiter?
No, and no :D
How many of your friends are furry?
I've never done a count, I'd say there could be marginally more furries though.
How many pets do you own, if any?
Felicity, she's a cat. Previous owner of a Persian cat, two hamsters, two goldfish, a Yorkshire Terrier, and a large tank of tadpoles.
Aside from furry what other interests do you have?
Web design, listening to music... erm, stuff.
Are you confident enough in yourself to say that you're a fur, no matter what the media says?
Yeah, nothing's stopped me yet :P
Do you attend any cons? If no, would you attend any cons? If yes, which cons have you been to?
Not been to any yet, officially; but did attend the first ConFuzzled as a media guy.
Do you go to local meetups(bowling, public outings...etc)?
Formerly attended every Manchester furmeet they had going, then found I didn't have any money anymore. Now my furmeet attendance barely hits a few times a year.
Have you ever attended a furry party? If no, would you attend one?
Attended quite a few, yes! And held a few too (Party Belliachi 2007-2008, Birthdaycon 2009)
Have you ever met up with a fur you talked to online?
BEEEEEEELLIONS! Well okay, maybe only a couple hundred.
What furry websites do you attend?
Fur Affinity, WikiFur, InflatableFurs.com, F-list, and my own site.
What non furry websites do you frequent?
Far too many to list. I go on literally hundreds of different websites every day.
Has the fandom done anything for you that you're thankful for? Has it taught you anything or brought you anything you treasure greatly?
It brought the dawn of happiness and love for my fellow man. Sounds hippy, but it did.
Yes. I wouldn't have much to say if I wasn't.
If you have a Spouse/SO - Is he/she a furry too?
Yes, yes they are :D
How long have you been in the community?
My memory struggles to remember dates too well, but my first furmeet was in November 2006, I joined FA in June of that year, and I first found out about the furry fandom some time in mid- to late-2005.
How did you find furry?
Googling for pictures of Scooby Doo in an expanded state. I was into the whole fat and inflation thing before I was a furry! Therein I found the Animal Transformation Archive, the InflatioNation, and then FA :3
What's your reason for furry (what interested you to get into the community)?
I lurked for something like half a year before I actually got involved. I also liked pretending to be an animal, those furry little buggers get it easy D:
What's Furry to you?
A community of individuals who have an interest in anthropomorphic animal media. I'm a motherfucking encyclopaedia!
If someone found out you're a furry and asked you about it how would you respond?
I'd tell them the same thing I said above, including the bit in italics.
What are your favorite aspects of our community?
The creativity and intimacy, as evidenced by being able to meet a fur in the flesh (in the fur, surely?) for the first time, and still hug them like you've known them a thousand years.
Do you use any furry terms? (i.e. yiff, paws, murr?)
Offline... not really, no. Online I only use them in roleplay, and even then it's pretty much just churring and having wings and junk.
What do you wish furry was NOT associated with?
The negative peeps. Complaining because things aren't to your liking or your standards and bringing a downer on things. Not your fandom, so stop trying to control it.
How strongly do you feel about someone bashing the community as a whole?
A bit peeved off, especially when they have no reason to be hating and don't know what they're talking about. Ignorance is bliss, but also for stupid people.
How strongly do you feel about anyone bashing you yourself for your interest based on the media's aspect of what furry is?
Same as above. I'd generally try to correct their view, should this come up.
We all know furries have alot of sexual aspects in this fandom, What's your opinion on it?
Don't involve me :I
What is/are your fursona(s)?
Alexander Amadeus Grey, Fat Bat Extraordinaire™
Do you have any fetishes that pertain to the fandom?
I was into fat, inflation and transformation before I was even in the fandom, so I guess vore would really be the only major one that the fandom has added to my list.
If you could magically morph into your fursona would you?
If one's fursona is a perfect representation of what they want to be, then wouldn't everyone? :P
Do you believe you have a spirit animal?
I did once, now I'm not too fussed.
What other fanbases/groups are you a part of?
The furry fandom is my main crowd, I am a bit of a Trekkie and a Whovian too though.
Anthro/Feral, Therian or Kemonomimi (Not a furry, just a human with animal ears and a tail)?
Generally, not at all fussed.
Are you a fursuiter? If yes, how many do you own?If No, do you ever plan on being a suiter?
No, and no :D
How many of your friends are furry?
I've never done a count, I'd say there could be marginally more furries though.
How many pets do you own, if any?
Felicity, she's a cat. Previous owner of a Persian cat, two hamsters, two goldfish, a Yorkshire Terrier, and a large tank of tadpoles.
Aside from furry what other interests do you have?
Web design, listening to music... erm, stuff.
Are you confident enough in yourself to say that you're a fur, no matter what the media says?
Yeah, nothing's stopped me yet :P
Do you attend any cons? If no, would you attend any cons? If yes, which cons have you been to?
Not been to any yet, officially; but did attend the first ConFuzzled as a media guy.
Do you go to local meetups(bowling, public outings...etc)?
Formerly attended every Manchester furmeet they had going, then found I didn't have any money anymore. Now my furmeet attendance barely hits a few times a year.
Have you ever attended a furry party? If no, would you attend one?
Attended quite a few, yes! And held a few too (Party Belliachi 2007-2008, Birthdaycon 2009)
Have you ever met up with a fur you talked to online?
BEEEEEEELLIONS! Well okay, maybe only a couple hundred.
What furry websites do you attend?
Fur Affinity, WikiFur, InflatableFurs.com, F-list, and my own site.
What non furry websites do you frequent?
Far too many to list. I go on literally hundreds of different websites every day.
Has the fandom done anything for you that you're thankful for? Has it taught you anything or brought you anything you treasure greatly?
It brought the dawn of happiness and love for my fellow man. Sounds hippy, but it did.
Welcome to the house of bat!
Posted 16 years agoaka, the weekly watcher welcome!
He is made of fat, thus why he is
fatglaz
He is from California, Mr
ProcyonLoki
Tasty
failcakes, omnomnomnom
A dragon... called J... maybe...
jdragon
OMFGH A LAYDEE-THING
tylapawloe
A fan of blubbery things is
gigamajora
Watching for reasons unexplainable,
aheria
Lovely :D
Meanwhile, still ill :C
He is made of fat, thus why he is

He is from California, Mr

Tasty

A dragon... called J... maybe...

OMFGH A LAYDEE-THING

A fan of blubbery things is

Watching for reasons unexplainable,

Lovely :D
Meanwhile, still ill :C
Fatbat has swine flu
Posted 16 years agoAs the title says, I seem to have contracted the piggy flu.
Try not to get it, it's feels horrible x.x
Try not to get it, it's feels horrible x.x
Birthdaycon thanks
Posted 16 years agoThree journals in a day, oh dear oh dear.
Just a shoutout to all those who attended Birthdaycon this year; including but not exclusively being (in alphabetical order by Fur Affinity username or first letter of real first name): blue, Chris Hall, chriskitmyth, Chris Spence, emberkomodog, fatglaz, gullible, istauri, judgement, Kelvin Whitney and tehbrownpup. Hope you had a safe journey. Thanks also to the various artistic-y gifts and stuff featuring a certain fatbat!
Commiserations to those who had to cancel at the last minute or just couldn't make it. There's always the potential for next year!
I hope I brought folks together and helped total strangers become good friends. I hope it's also not another 2-3 years before I meet some of you again!
Now... what to do now I'm 18...?
Just a shoutout to all those who attended Birthdaycon this year; including but not exclusively being (in alphabetical order by Fur Affinity username or first letter of real first name): blue, Chris Hall, chriskitmyth, Chris Spence, emberkomodog, fatglaz, gullible, istauri, judgement, Kelvin Whitney and tehbrownpup. Hope you had a safe journey. Thanks also to the various artistic-y gifts and stuff featuring a certain fatbat!
Commiserations to those who had to cancel at the last minute or just couldn't make it. There's always the potential for next year!
I hope I brought folks together and helped total strangers become good friends. I hope it's also not another 2-3 years before I meet some of you again!
Now... what to do now I'm 18...?
Birthdaycon - Lost & Found desk
Posted 16 years agoBirthdaycon went awesome. And seeing as I suck at writing, I fail utterly at elaborating how awesome it was without saying "VERY awesome" -- you shoulda come. Really.
Alas, people can be un-Scouts and be very un-prepared, and thus a number of items have been left behind! Shock horror!
These include a beige sweater-jumper-thing (which I believe to belong to gullible), a wristband-y thingmajig (which I believe is istauri's), judgement's mechanical pencil of the last several years, and a pair of black socks with green toes and heel (which I think is fatglaz's, but am not sure).
Come claim them, even better, come back and pick them up in person ;D
Alas, people can be un-Scouts and be very un-prepared, and thus a number of items have been left behind! Shock horror!
These include a beige sweater-jumper-thing (which I believe to belong to gullible), a wristband-y thingmajig (which I believe is istauri's), judgement's mechanical pencil of the last several years, and a pair of black socks with green toes and heel (which I think is fatglaz's, but am not sure).
Come claim them, even better, come back and pick them up in person ;D
Watcher welcome
Posted 16 years agoBURTHDAYCORN
Posted 16 years agoOMG OMG OMG OMG IT'S SO SOON <3
But first, college.
DARN YOU FEDERALISM TEST AND TWO HOURS OF COMPUTER THEORY ;o;
I'mma see emberkomodog, judgement, chriskitmyth, tehbrownpup later <3 (And then my evil plot shall unfold, oh yes)
But first, college.
DARN YOU FEDERALISM TEST AND TWO HOURS OF COMPUTER THEORY ;o;
I'mma see emberkomodog, judgement, chriskitmyth, tehbrownpup later <3 (And then my evil plot shall unfold, oh yes)
Birthdays and Birthdaycon
Posted 16 years agoThanks for all the awesome birthday messages yesterday, courtesy of FA, DA, Twitter and Facebook! That was pretty awesome! Thanks too to all the arts I've had so far too!
Of course, the best is yet to come! Folks who are attending Birthdaycon, please note that you have to come directly to my house - we're not meeting in Manchester or anything - note if you need the address.
Please also, bring your own beddings if possible and be sure to read up on all the precautions on the Birthdaycon site if you haven't already.
If you're coming, see you in a few days! If not, loser! (But I love ya, really <3)
Of course, the best is yet to come! Folks who are attending Birthdaycon, please note that you have to come directly to my house - we're not meeting in Manchester or anything - note if you need the address.
Please also, bring your own beddings if possible and be sure to read up on all the precautions on the Birthdaycon site if you haven't already.
If you're coming, see you in a few days! If not, loser! (But I love ya, really <3)
Watch me welcome them
Posted 16 years agoAhoy there to
Saphiros and
FUNFATDRAGON! Enjoy your stay!


My birthday...
Posted 16 years ago... is in a week today. Tuesday, September 22nd.
Just saying c:
Just saying c:
If I said I were doing commissions...
Posted 16 years ago...and they were cheap, what would you say?
Whurter welcome
Posted 16 years agoIn the month where I don't draw I get about 20 watchers, and in the week where I draw a bloody lot (for me, anyway) I get ONE?!
The world makes no sense.
Also hello
Canidae_Jedi!
The world makes no sense.
Also hello

So...
Posted 16 years ago...in just 12 hours, this little piece of art has become the third most favourited piece in my whole gallery. Just one behind second place, and five behind first.
Sweet.
Meanwhile, I've actually managed to get into a mood where I want to draw stuff... on the last day of my summer holiday. Bugger.
Sweet.
Meanwhile, I've actually managed to get into a mood where I want to draw stuff... on the last day of my summer holiday. Bugger.
Streamin' [Finished]
Posted 16 years agoGoing live to do something, probably drawing: http://www.livestream.com/querkmachine
They watched this week and I welcome them
Posted 16 years agoJust WHY are people still watching me? I haven't done ANYTHING on FA apart from favourite things for weeks!
Answers on a postcard, please!
Lokithemischievous - sounds like a wily character!
Vix6891 - Yo Vix, long time no see!
hemms2 Hemms yo, see long no time!
Zc456 - A mouse, speaks in squeaks like a bat. Eeke eeeke?
Answers on a postcard, please!




Garfield is watching you
Posted 16 years agoOh yes he is! (F5, if needs be)
Watched this welcome
Posted 16 years ago


Watcher Welcomings
Posted 16 years agoA day late, but hey, I'm a goddamn bat.
steampossum - for it is he.
jemini - for he is those.
oro - for they is dragon.
thedare - for return is they.
ardex - rawr.





My life according to... Faithless!
Posted 16 years agoNicked from
aldi (he took the Beatles, so I had to go for my second best option D:)
Using only song names from ONE ARTIST, cleverly answer these questions. You can't use the band I used. Try not to repeat a song title. It's a lot harder than you think! Repost as "my life according to (band name)".
Pick your Artist:
Faithless
Are you a male or female?
Flowerstand Man (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzMMGZkqVpo)
Describe yourself:
Dirty Ol' Man (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGid3msEi6w)
How do you feel:
Woozy (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yP_yQvSg4sQ)
Describe where you currently live:
The Garden (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyaIb5MC4JY)
If you could go anywhere, where would you go:
Cafe Del Mar (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smxk-6dzaV8)
Your favorite form of transportation:
Drifting Away (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdFgYwRsdS4)
Your best friend is:
Muhammed Ali (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZQWLy2yURg)
You and your best friends are:
We Come One (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2y2GZHuukw)
What's the weather like:
Crazy English Summer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOt4tnsfpmM)
Favorite time of day:
Hour of Need (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K57Gd6N2Ngg)
If your life was a TV show, what would it be called:
Hem of His Garment (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRSiYq7EbbY)
What is life to you:
My Life (couldn't find a video, sorry!)
Your last relationship:
Bombs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6w_1xLICEk)
Your Fear:
Tarantula (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPJhHKbNm5o)
What is the best advice you have to give:
Don't Leave (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMr2aSjV6dA)
Thought for the Day:
God is a DJ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCvVatG16NE)
How I would like to die:
Killer's Lullaby (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6SCGZXBbOY)
My soul's present condition:
Salva Mea (Save Me) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7cY0YT3G8A)
Most Faithful Companion:
Machines R Us (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27b3W84POXE)
My motto:
Music Matters (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIfcLF2jiag)

Using only song names from ONE ARTIST, cleverly answer these questions. You can't use the band I used. Try not to repeat a song title. It's a lot harder than you think! Repost as "my life according to (band name)".
Pick your Artist:
Faithless
Are you a male or female?
Flowerstand Man (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzMMGZkqVpo)
Describe yourself:
Dirty Ol' Man (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGid3msEi6w)
How do you feel:
Woozy (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yP_yQvSg4sQ)
Describe where you currently live:
The Garden (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyaIb5MC4JY)
If you could go anywhere, where would you go:
Cafe Del Mar (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smxk-6dzaV8)
Your favorite form of transportation:
Drifting Away (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdFgYwRsdS4)
Your best friend is:
Muhammed Ali (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZQWLy2yURg)
You and your best friends are:
We Come One (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2y2GZHuukw)
What's the weather like:
Crazy English Summer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOt4tnsfpmM)
Favorite time of day:
Hour of Need (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K57Gd6N2Ngg)
If your life was a TV show, what would it be called:
Hem of His Garment (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRSiYq7EbbY)
What is life to you:
My Life (couldn't find a video, sorry!)
Your last relationship:
Bombs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6w_1xLICEk)
Your Fear:
Tarantula (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPJhHKbNm5o)
What is the best advice you have to give:
Don't Leave (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMr2aSjV6dA)
Thought for the Day:
God is a DJ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCvVatG16NE)
How I would like to die:
Killer's Lullaby (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6SCGZXBbOY)
My soul's present condition:
Salva Mea (Save Me) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7cY0YT3G8A)
Most Faithful Companion:
Machines R Us (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27b3W84POXE)
My motto:
Music Matters (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIfcLF2jiag)
Results Day
Posted 16 years agoComputing: C
Government & Politics: C
Applied ICT: D
Philosophy: A HUMONGOUS FAIL
Some analysis and insight into what this means for my future, over at Grey/Matter
Government & Politics: C
Applied ICT: D
Philosophy: A HUMONGOUS FAIL
Some analysis and insight into what this means for my future, over at Grey/Matter