This post will cover heavy topics like Zoophilia, Beastiality and other heavy things.
If you just want to have fun and avoid drama and whining just ignore this post.
Skip to where it says My Stance if you don't want to hear my unnecessary rambling.

I just wanna put this here for anyone who might have questions about me or may have assumptions about my intentions and views.

---

As an artist and now being part of a big Furry art space, there have been a lot of times where I've questioned my morality and choices regarding NSFW art.
Which sucks at the end of the day, because I really like drawing all kinds of art and seeing people enjoy it in different ways.
But there's a big dilemma I have personally with this kind of hobby.

I'm sure most people here live pretty average lives, together with average people they see, meet and interact with.
As someone who's worked with people a lot and generally just finds other people interesting, I noticed very early that there's certain things that people will just look at you weird for, or even go as far as to put you down for it.
Simply just because you don't fit their norm.

I've dealt with harassment a lot in the past, both irl and online from various different people, simply just for who I was. I have learned to not be as open as I used to, and I often just never mention my weirder sides to anyone. Or anything that could make me a walking target. Going as far as to just lie about myself to be unnoticed or seeming uninteresting.
People now might say that I shouldn't care what others think, screw the norm! Don't listen to others! Be whoever I want to be!
But that's simply just hard for me now, as I personally value my dignity and crave at least some kind of respect from those around.
As pathetic as that may sound to some people.

I do personally believe there's a norm that's important, despite us all being different people inside.
A norm that you see on the surface, that the majority will always stick to, and use to judge things they don't understand.
A norm that finds certain things acceptable and unacceptable, and is crucial to be in, to not be alienated by those around. To get anywhere in life I believe that you must partake in this norm.

But of course everyone is different, and I do have people who really don't care about my weirdness, who I value a lot deeply. Niche groups will always stick together, and enjoy themselves. Which is why I started with posting my more "weirder" art here on FA, because I noticed how open people are on there regarding all kinds of art really.
And I always just wanted to kind of build a fanbase with art and meet new people.
And seeing the traction and support so far has made me really happy, and I can't wait to post more.

But despite all of this, I sometimes can't help but to feel ashamed, and hate myself for being such a fucking weirdo deep inside, wishing to not be into these things, and just be normal like everyone else for once.

---

Where am I going with this?

Over the months here on FA I've noticed that a lot of things here are acceptable to post and talk about.
Which is a good thing for most people as they can express themselves how they like and find other people enjoying the same weirdness.
But with that there are of course heavy topics such as Beastiality or non consensual art coming into play, which I have seen on here....
I always thought that this was weird, considering how sensitive the Furry community is with this kind of stuff. Especially Beastiality and Zoophilia.

I always ignored this personally to avoid unnecessary drama.
(Pretty sure this fandom has enough of it already)
and now with the much needed blacklist feature I really just don't see it.
But it always gave me this uneasy feeling after.... and it really made me question this hobby I'm doing. Going so far as to bother multiple Furry friends about this topic because I was just so unsure if this was really okay to be into and post.
I even thought about just quitting NSFW art all together, as this site and hobby maybe just wasn't intended for people like me.

I kept asking myself if this kind of stuff was really okay?
Is this really just what this fandom is deep down?
Are all the assumptions, hate and harassment against furries justified because of this?

I often feel so torn about these two sides of, embracing weirdness or sticking to the norm like the rest. Constantly hiding this weird part of me from others, while being told it's okay being weird.
And when I see how people on here actually post things that are considered bad, immoral, or even illegal to some irl, it makes me question everything.
It gives me anxiety and it makes me worried of who to trust on this topic.
I'd also be instantly piled together with this, if normal people were to find out about my profile on here.

I know that these heavy topics are all subjective and could be a form of expression in an art form. These aren't real animals or acts being shown and its only purpose is for pleasure. Which is why I won't exactly try to fight against this. Both sides can bring up good arguments on this topic.
But I personally still find this very uncomfortable and I'm still going to set some boundaries, and voice my opinion on this!

---

My Stance

I do not support Zoophilia or Beastiality acts in real life nor as an art form.
I do not agree with art or media specifying Zoophilia/Beastiality and will not potray these acts in my art.
I also do not support characters being underage in any context or form that shows them being underage.
The same applies to consensual acts, where a character might be sexually assaulted.

If you are someone into these themes as an art form, then I'm simply gonna disagree with your beliefs and opinion.
You are free to visit my profile and all, just know I won't agree with your choices.
And if you wanna push me into these themes or even try to argue with me on how I'm too sensitive or bigoted against these obvious heavy topics that not everyone will enjoy, then be my guest.

I have my reasons for not liking these type of themes. And it's simply just the fact I think it's wrong, no matter how you put it. Even if it's still fictional or whatever.
It makes me uncomfortable and I could never see myself getting into this.
It doesn't help this fandoms image at all in my opinion and I just don't trust people enough to be mature and reasonable with this kind of stuff.

Animal genitalia or "feral" art which I have drawn and posted here does not count as Beastiality/Zoophilia in my eyes.
I associate feral art with characters being on four. Or more Animalistic shaped, but still having the same consciousness as a regular person.
Not them acting like how actual animals would in real life. Which I have seen people portray with feral art at times.
That's not what I want to portray myself. All feral characters I portray are still as humanoid as regular furries personality wise and speech wise. Just that they have an animalistic body.

Animalistic genitalia to me follows a similar principle. Furries in itself already have animalistic features in both NSFW art and SFW. So to me animalistic genitalia follows the same principle on a conscious character of course.

I don't see these things as Zoophilia or Beastiality. As with this logic Furries in itself could be seen as Zoophilia/Beastiality. I see things as Beastiality or Zoophilic when it's a real animal being fetishized or an art piece showing these acts.
I also just don't find it any better when the animal portrayed just doesn't have any humanoid characteristics like speech or way of acting.

So remember this in my artworks.
Every more Animalistic character I portray can act and talk like a normal character would.
If the character isn't talking in the art just remember that it's treated like any other character would.

And Ofc these themes aren't for everyone too. And I don't expect everyone to accept stuff I draw fully either.
But I am gonna stand my ground and say how I see this.
You are free to criticize me about this of course and I am open to hear what you have to say.
My DMs are always open and I love talking to people.
I don't see this being a problem but I do wish for a wake up call if this by any chance goes south...

---

And... that's all I have to say. I'm honestly impressed if you've read it this far...
(Or you just scrolled down)

I really just wanted to get these things off my chest. For my own sake and for any outsiders.
I really do not know what is considered moral or immoral to be into. Or what is healthy or unhealthy to consume.
I'm not an expert...
But I think most of us can agree that we should keep these heavy themes inside of the art world. And not let it slip into the real world we live and function in.

I will keep posting art and have fun here with everyone.
Thank you for your time.
And please, take care of yourself every now and then.

-Mez Ikaza