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Sorry for the late posting all you furs. Raccoon has been burning the candle at both ends this week. This episode has Rayne and Taebyn hosting while Bearly is on his vacation. We tell jokes, talk about the Past Today, share a new batch of Obscure Movie Quotes, listen to some Stupid News, and talk about our Media habits. Enjoy this slightly late episode with my apologies-Rayne

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We’ve skipped over April Fools and jumped right into the month itself, where we are now deep into the annual Furry Awards Season.
The Ursa Major Awards have now closed for voting, with announcements of the winners expected at the end of the month or early next.
FWG members can still get their votes in for the Coyotl Awards for another couple of weeks – until April 15th.
The Leo Awards currently have the judging panel convening to determine the winners. There is no further public votes for these awards.

The FWG will be sure to share announcements of all the winners for these three awards, so keep your eyes on our socials as well as those for the individual awards to keep up to date with who will be chosen this year.

In case you missed it last month, we announced a revamp of FWG membership profiles, encouraging all members to utilise their profiles better, to give links to works and to make it easier for readers to find out more information about the incredible talent our members have. This is in conjunction with a massive update to the Suggested Reading List. Work on the updated profiles has been completed based on the responses through the form – members who have not yet submitted their profile update form can continue to use the one emailed out in February. If you have already had your profile updated, we prefer that you use the standard profile update form. There are still some updates to be made to the Suggested Reading List, including the Anthology Series.
If you are an FWG member but did not receive the email advising you of these changes, please get in contact with us through the guild email so that we can ensure you are not missed in this update.

We would also like to remind readers and writers alike about the launch of our Patreon page. Through this, we hope to ensure the guild is able to cover its own costs, as well as taking on the costs of the Coyotl Awards, which have previously been taken on by the award chair. This could allow us to expand the impact of the awards, giving us more options in the future to make them bigger and better in all aspects.
We hope that our members will consider the Patreon page as a way to provide voluntary dues in the absence of any regular membership fees, and that readers can use it as a way to benefit furry writing as a whole. We are grateful for any support that is given, and in the future we will look to ways to reward that generosity with more tangible benefits.

April is also the start of the new election campaigns for the major positions in the Furry Writers Guild. Members who wish to announce candidacy for any of the officer positions in the FWG are required to announce their intention to run before April 30th by posting in the relevant thread in the forums.
Should there only be one candidate per position, there will be no election held and the candidates will be elected unopposed.

Not interested in running for a guild officer position? Why not instead consider a story for one of the following open anthology calls:

Paw Anthology – Deadline May 1st
Dog Save The King – Deadline May 19th
Get Wild – Deadline September 1st
This Is Halloween – Deadline When Full
Furry Femdom Erotica – Deadline When Full
F/F No Erotic Anthology – Deadline When Full
Isekai Me! – Deadline When Full
Children Of The Night – Deadline When Full
Furry/Lovecraftian/Erotic/University Themed Anthology – Deadline When Full
Beyond Their Pale – Deadline When Full
#ohmurr! – Deadline: Ongoing
Zooscape – Reoccurring submission windows.

Please also consider picking up one of the following pre-orders or recent releases from our fantastic members:

Rafts, by Utunu. Released March 16th 2023.

Kelpie House, by Frances Pauli. Released March 27th.

A Zookeeper’s Guide To Dating, by Roan Rosser / Ian M. Keller. Released April 4th 2023.

Don’t Ask Me If I’m Okay, by Jessica Kara (Jess E. Owen). Available for pre-order. Released May 16th 2023.

As always, if you are a FWG member and have a new release you would like added, please get in contact!

Please keep an eye on our socials over the next month, as well as the forum to see who will be putting their hand up for the guild leadership positions.

Stay safe and happy writing.
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• What Is A Fursuit?
• What Are Fursuit Accessories?
• Furry Badge
• Ring
• Collar
• Piercings
• Props
• Name Tag
• Cooling Vest
• Where Can I Buy Fursuit Accessories?
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1. Introduction
2. Why Are There Stereotypes Surrounding the Furry Community?
3. Common Furry Stereotypes
4. Misconceptions About Furries & Sexual Deviancy
5. Relationships
6. Social Interaction
7. Social Contribution
8. Furry Art
9. The Takeaway

Introduction

The furry fandom has a tendency to cross-over into the more mainstream hobbies of science-fiction fans, artists, writers, etc. and this can cause some friction. Often due to the furry association with these genres, certain stereotypes have become attached to its members.

While many of the furry fandom’s stereotypes can be attributed to malicious outsiders, some have been perpetuated by its members. One of the most pervasive and damaging stereotypes is that all furries are sexual deviants.

But these stereotypes have a spectrum of harmfulness. These can range from believing all furries are geeks or nerds while others try to draw a comparison between the fandom and zoophilia. 

However, a lot of these stereotypes derive from ignorance and misunderstandings, so it’s wrong to believe these stereotypes describe a diverse community comprising people of all colors, races, countries, genders, and backgrounds. Furries are simply people who like to express themselves in a certain way. And just like every other person, they also have individual personality traits, interests, sexual preferences, gender identities, and diverse opinions.

The furry fandom isn’t defined by any of those stereotypes, and it’s unfair to assume it does. So it’s essential to be mindful of these stereotypes and not judge the entire fandom based on them. To do that, you might need to learn a little more about these stereotypes and where they stem from.

Why Are There Stereotypes Surrounding the Furry Community?

Humans have an inherent tendency to speculate when they do not fully understand something. We have done this since the dawn of time, assuming the world to be flat and seeing the sun as an entity to be worshiped.

The same has happened in the case of furries, where many people do not fully understand the concept, falling prey to misinformation and misunderstanding. Like any other community, the furry subculture also has different groups, some of whom may confine to certain stereotypes.

These groups do not represent the whole community. But the rampant misunderstanding surrounding the community has led many to believe that these stereotypes are universal traits among furries.

Another reason people stereotype furries is due to their unusual behaviors. In mainstream society, furry behavior is often seen as odd or strange, leading to the assumption that all furries must be weird. It can lead to people forming negative opinions about the furry community as a whole.

The portrayal of furries in the media has further fueled these stereotypes. Many sensationalized TV series and new stories show furries in negative roles, perpetuating the stereotype that furries are weird, awkward, and creepy.

There is also a consensus that the furry fandom is a cult, and every member has similar values, beliefs, and practices. Since cultist mentality is already seen as a negative trait, many people group furries into the same category, often discriminating against them in educational, professional, and social settings.

Many stereotypes, such as those associated with sexual behavior, can harm the furry community. Therefore, there’s a dire need to debunk these myths and create a more understanding atmosphere for furries.

By doing so, we can help destigmatize the furry fandom, allowing it to be seen as the diverse and multifaceted community it is. We must also recognize the individual members of this group and view them in their unique perspectives rather than as a collective culmination of a singular stereotype.

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Common Furry Stereotypes

Furry stereotypes can be put under several categories, from medical disorders and sexual deviancy to appearance and sexual orientation. Let’s discuss each type in detail.

General

The general thought about the furry community is that it is a fetish-based fandom, where members have a fetish for anthropomorphic animals and dress up in elaborate costumes.

Many also believe that the furry community is a subculture at best and will never become a mainstream culture. Not many believe it to be as well-established as anime or science fiction.

Some also believe that furry fetish is just a fad. People who become a part of the community merely do it for attention and leave the fandom once the novelty wears off.

However, this is not entirely true since being furry does not describe a member’s lifestyle. Being a furry is just a part of their existence, just like being an American or a Christian or vegan would be.

It doesn’t define every aspect of a person’s life or dictate all their behaviors or beliefs. As for it being a fad, the furry fandom has been going strong since the 1980s and has only increased in size.

Appearance

Another common stereotype about the furries is that they are predominantly white men who are also a part of the LGBTQ community. Many furries are thought to be either overweight or underweight and conventionally unattractive.

The older furries, also called gray muzzles due to their graying hair, are thought to be grossly out of shape and averse to fitness. Meanwhile, the LGBTQ furries younger in age are often called furry twinks, which is an insult to the LGBTQ community.

It’s also a common belief that furries are unhygienic and do not wash due to their association with an animal-life lifestyle. While outdated and offensive, these stereotypes are still pervasive in society today.

It’s wrong and downright foolish to believe that all members of a community will look like or have the same sexual preferences. In reality, furries are a diverse group of people who look different from each other and have various sexual preferences. While most furries might be white males, whiteness is neither a prerequisite nor an identification mark for a furry.

Furries live their lives like any other person. They wash, dress well, have jobs, socialize, and look after their appearance just as any non-furry would.

Medical Disorders

Some people also believe furries suffer from mental health issues, such as Asperger’s Syndrome and body dysmorphic disorders. These assumptions are rooted in the belief that furries have an obsession with anthropomorphic animals, which is seen as a sign of autism.

It is also believed that furries may have personality disorders. Many people associate furries with otherkins, individuals who believe their physical form does not define their mental states, spiritual nature, psychology, or personality.

Otherkins believe they have a sympathetic affinity or connection with an entity or animal. Traditionally, otherkins have been mythological, beginning with fay folk and becoming dragons, demons, griffins, and unicorns.

However, there is no scientific evidence to prove that furries have mental disorders or that the attraction towards the furry fandom is due to a genetic or mental underlying cause. The misconception about the correlation of being furry with having a mental disorder comes from the lack of understanding about the community.

We should keep in mind that everyone has unique interests. The way someone expresses themselves is not an indicator of their mental health.

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The belief that furries engage in unconventional sex acts is also a common stereotype. According to the stereotype, furries engage in the following types of sexual behaviors.

• Fursuit Sex

Also known as zoot sex or fursuited sex, fursuit sex describes sexual interaction in which one or both parties wear a fursuit. While some furries might engage in sexual activities wearing a fursuit, it is not always a norm.

Fursuits can be uncomfortable and large to maneuver, making it difficult to perform most sexual activities.

• Pedophilia

It’s a common misconception that furries are pedophiles, mainly because of the growing number of children entering the community who rely on adult furries for guidance.

But this is entirely false and unfounded. While some individuals might have inappropriate thoughts or desires, it’s unfair to make a blanket statement about all furries being pedophiles.

• Plushophilia

People who have a deep love and appreciation for stuffed animals are called plushophiles, and the concept is termed plushophilia. However, in most cases, this is only limited to playing with plushies or using them for support or comfort.

But sometimes, plushophiles may feed their sexual desires with plushies. The satisfaction may come from fantasy gratification or pure sensual enjoyment. Since plushies are animals, many associate plushophiles with furries, painting the latter in a negative light.

But with any other negative stereotypes, it’s important to remember that it’s only a few outliers that give the whole group a bad name.

• Zoophilia

Zoophilia refers to the attraction of humans to animals, which is paraphilia. It means that zoophilia is not an accepted form of sexual expression and can be considered illegal or immoral in many countries.

Many wrongly assume that furries are into zoophilia because of the mix of animals and humans in the furry community. However, this is not true. In fact, many zoophiles also distinguish themselves from beastialists, people who have sexual contact with animals.

To say that all furries engage in sexual activity with animals is untrue. Furries express themselves through art, costume-making, literature, and music related to anthropomorphic animals. But that does not equate to sexual affiliation or attraction.

Relationships

Since many people do not understand what goes inside the furry community, they think furries are not capable of loving others or having normal relationships. Some people even go as far as thinking that there are no married couples in the furry community, and if there are any, they do not have children due to genetics or personal problems.

Kids who join the furry community are thought to be brats with poor relationships with their families, especially parents. None of this is true since furries are just like any other regular person with their fair share of relationship conflicts, love interests, and children.

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Social Interaction

Most of the stigma around furries comes from the stereotypes around their social interactions. For instance, many people think furries are overtly sexual, a stereotype that fits in with the misconception about sexual deviancy.

Similarly, furries are thought to be geeks, nerds, or fanboys with little to no social skills. Some people also believe furries to be egomaniacs, only interested in talking about themselves and their fursonas.

But all these are just misconceptions. You never know if your friendly local librarian who helps you find the sequels of all your favorite fantasy books may be a furry. Similarly, the kind-hearted doctor at the clinic may also be a furry.

Being a part of a specific group does not dictate how someone behaves socially. Likewise, acting a certain way doesn’t mean you belong to the furry community.

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Another stereotype closely related to poor social interaction is that furries do not contribute much to society. They are uneducated and mostly hold low-prestige jobs. Furthermore, most are on welfare assistance, such as disability.

Again, enforcing a stereotype like this is like saying that gamers or anime enthusiasts do not contribute anything to society because they are so focused on playing video games or watching anime.

The truth is that furries come from different income levels and demographics. Like non-furries, they may or may not have jobs, may or may not be educated, and may or may not be socially involved. Affiliating with a particular community does not translate to one’s uselessness in society.

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Furry Art

A somewhat illogical – and unkind – stereotype about furry artists is that their art amounts to nothing, and they do not have the same skill level as non-furry artists. Going back to assumed sexual deviancy, many believe that furry artists only create pornographic content and often use it as a gateway to children.

All of these are generalizations that do not hold any truth to them. While furry art often has sexual undertones, not all artists create pornographic content. Furry art tackles various genres and can often be seen in galleries, conventions, and publications—all attended by children and adults alike.

The Takeaway

It’s not uncommon for misunderstood communities to be ostracized and stereotyped. But we live in the era of technology and fast Internet where misinformation can spread like wildfire. 

It’s about time we learn about the furry community and understand that one or a few outliers do not define the entire population. Furries are just like any of us who have lives, relationships, and careers. They may have their own style and preference, but that doesn’t make them any less of a human being.

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Magnetic Press brings us a new graphic novel: Loonicorns, a fantasy from a different angle. “Looniland is a joyful and colorful world populated by mythical and extinct creatures: Unicorns, cyclops, dodos… But behind this facade hides a highly unequal society: From an early age, each inhabitant of Looniland is categorized as ‘beautiful’ or ‘ugly’ according to certain subjective criteria. The life of the ‘beautiful’ is idyllic, while that of the ‘ugly’ is filled with drudgery and danger. But the balance of society will be upturned by the arrival of Penny, an amnesic human child.” Loonicorns is written by Ced, and illustrated by Waltch and Gorobei. No, we don’t know them either! But take a look!

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At this year’s WonderCon in Anaheim, we had the honor of meeting Knave Murdock and joining them on a panel discussion of LGBTQ-themed furry comics over the decades. Knave is the creator of the comic book TransCat. What’s it about? “TransCat is a transgender superhero who fights evil and doesn’t afraid of anything! Follow TransCat on her adventures as she goes to school, hangs out with friends, goes on dates, and saves the world from the forces of darkness!” All with the help of her magical cat-hat. Visit the official web site to find out all about it — or, look for the paper version where-ever indie comic books are sold.

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Episode 532 - Blueyville

How did we miss this? We just discovered Zabezoo — Ears n’ Tail, a new animated series for preschoolers that’s making quite a splash on the Internet. Created by an international consortium of artists, the series follows the title character Zabezoo, a young mixed-race girl with a monkey father and a rabbit mommy. The series sets out to teach young children to accept and even celebrate each other’s differences. Originally released in Russian, some episodes have been translated into English — and there are more to come. The L.A. Weekly out of Los Angeles recently interviewed the creator, Eugene Lobachev.

image c. 2023 Zabezoo.com

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We not sure how “well” the Skydance animated film Luck did last year (it’s always complicated to tell with releases on streaming services…) but evidently it did well enough that the makers decided to created a spin-off short cartoon in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day (which so recently passed!). This is from Animation World Network: “Apple Original Films and Skydance Animation are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a new animated short Bad Luck Spot featuring the hilarious hazmat bunnies from the animated feature Luck and its ‘Land of Luck’. In the short, when a bad luck crystal finds its way into the Land of Luck, the elite team of hazmat bunnies springs into action!” You can see the short on Apple TV+, of course, but you can also watch it on YouTube.

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Go HERE to vote, and don’t wait, the deadline is March 31! 

The furry fandom’s annual Ursa Major awards honor the best and most loved anthropomorphic creations of the past year. They put a spotlight on talent that deserves recognition, and lets fans discover and support it directly with popular voting by anyone.

Nominations for works from 2022 ended in February. Nominees are in 14 categories, and the Ursa Majors site has more details about each one. Music has a new category, but Best Fursuit isn’t active this year due to lack of nominations.

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Best Motion Picture

• DC League of Super-Pets (Warner Bros.)
• Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (Dreamworks, Universal)
• Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Sega, Marza, Blue, Paramount)
• The Bad Guys (Dreamworks, Universal)
• Turning Red (Pixar, Disney)

Best Dramatic Short Works

• Horns (FattyDragonite)
• The Legend of Pipi (Julia Schoel, Birgit Uhlig)
• Monkey Wrench – The Ghost Egg (Zeurel)
• Tales From Scorchwater Valley – The Rhino and the Redbill (Alex Henderson)
• Tales of Zale – Flickering Lights (Sif Savery)

Best Dramatic Series

• Bluey (Ludo, ABC, BBC, Disney)
• Helluva Boss (VivziePop) (Mature audiences)
• The Owl House (Disney)
• Tuca & Bertie (Tornante, Netflix) (Mature audiences)
• Zootopia+ (Disney)

Best Novel

• A Furry Faux Paw – by Jessica Kara
• Brothers At Arms – by R.A. Meenan (The Zyearth Chronicles Book 2)
• Mouse Cage – by Malcolm F. Cross
• Scars of the Golden Dancer – by NightEyes DaySpring (Mature audiences)
• Toledot – by Madison Scott-Clary (Post-Self Cycle Book 2)

Best Short Fiction

• Bears & Bravery – by Gre7g Luterman
• Draught Horse – by Huskyteer (in ROAR: Volume 11)
• Null – by Elise Zoe Heider (Mature audiences)
• The Otter’s Wings – by Mary E. Lowd
• The Swift-Footed Darling of the Rocks (Do NOT Actually Call Me That) – by Marie Croke

Best General Literary Work

• Circles: Volume 4 – by Steve Domanski and Andrew French
• ROAR: Volume 11 – Edited by Ian Madison Keller
• Usagi Yojimbo Origins – by Stan Saki
• Usagi Yojimbo (Trade Paperback) – by Stan Sakai
• When the World Was Young: A Prehistoric Anthology – edited by Madison Scott-Clary

Best Non-Fiction Work

• Art, Furries, God – by Patricia Taxxon
• Furries & The Ethics of Cringe Culture – by Kurtis Connor
• Furry Fiction: The Squishy Edges and the Heart – by Mary E. Lowd
• Ursa Major’s Issue – Confident self-promotion vs humble passionate skill, and a voting system’s favoritism – by Sonious
• Who Runs The Internet? Furries – by Dylan Reeve

Best Graphic Story

• Slightly Damned – by Chu
• Sonic the Hedgehog – (IDW Publishing Issues 48 – 55)
• Usagi Yojimbo – by Stan Sakai
• Usagi Yojimbo: Lone Goat & Kid – by Stan Sakai
• The Whiteboard: Sherlock Holmes – by Doc N

Best Comic Strip

• Carry On – by Kathy Garrison Kellog
• Duncan & Eddie – by Chevril
• Foxes in Love
• Part Time Dragons
• The Whiteboard – by Doc N

Best Magazine

• Deep Sky Anchor, edited by Mary E. Lowd
• Dogpatch Press, edited by Patch Packrat
• Flayrah, edited by GreenReaper, Sonious, and Dronon
• InFurNation, edited by Rod O’Riley
• Zooscape, edited by Mary E. Lowd

Best Illustration

• Dragon Party – by Ais05 (Mature audiences)
• Jedit Ojanen, Mercenary – by Caraid
• Wind Watcher – by https://jaca.to/ “>Jacato
• Space Boy – by Wildering (Mature audiences)

Best Game

• Cult of the Lamb (Massive Monster, Devolver Digital)
• Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series (Monkey Craft, Bandai Namco)
• Lookouts (ParanoidHawk, ColDoggo, Itch.io)
• Stray (BlueTwelve, Annapurna)
• Tunic (Andrew Shouldice, Finji)

Best Website

• e621, art archive (Mature audiences)
• Fluffle, reverse image search
• Fur Affinity, art and story site (Mature audiences)
• Kemono Café, webcomic hosting
• Wikifur, reference

Best Anthropomorphic Music

• Another Railway Day – by Nonnie
• Can Opener’s Notebook Fish Whisperer – by Vylet Pony
• Cute Cervid Vol. 1 – by Cute Cervid (various artists)
• idaidaida – by ida deerz
• Visiting Narcissa – by Patricia Taxxon

Best Anthropomorphic Fursuit

No Best Fursuit category this year due to lack of nominations, but it means that anyone interested in promoting a creator has a strong opportunity to get them recognized!

Have you voted for your favorites in the Ursa Major Awards yet? If so, thank you! But can you do us a favor? Promote the heck out of them on your social media! The UMA's need all the support they can get to make them as relevant as possible to the fandom. https://t.co/LlsKIxUlZw

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　　受疫情影響導致停辦兩年的跨年獸聚——Cross Night Furry，順利在2022年底舉辦，也吸引59位同好前往參加。不僅有好壞交換禮物、抽獎、DJ音樂表演等節目，活動紀念品也十分精緻，令參加者們感到貼心。

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