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[nomis]

Do you have any data to support the theory that furries have had abnormal childhoods, or is that entirely speculation?

Anecdotal. But my point is that furryism doesnt just spring out of the aether and its not a state of being in the way that sexual orientations are. At some point a conscious decision was made to observe a certain genre of pop culture, and over some length of time that observation became sexual.

More to the point, he's conflating having desire and having it exclusively.

I apologize for that generalization.

 

[Shiv47]

That's just sad.

One of his doll buddies who I met bought two dolls because after his wife left him, he simply decided to give up on real women. The dolls were less trouble, I guess. These guys aren't hurting anyone, so I can't say I give a shit at the end of the day, being their lives to do with as they will, but it is legitimately depressing to see in action. Furries make me roll my eyes in comparison.

 

[Devolution]

One of his doll buddies who I met bought two dolls because after his wife left him, he simply decided to give up on real women. The dolls were less trouble, I guess. These guys aren't hurting anyone, so I can't say I give a shit at the end of the day, being their lives to do with as they will, but it is legitimately depressing to see in action. Furries make me roll my eyes in comparison.

Yeah they're not hurting anyone but at the same time I feel like those issues need to be addressed not "solved" by "I'll just get a doll."

 

[Karsticles]

Yeah they're not hurting anyone but at the same time I feel like those issues need to be addressed not "solved" by "I'll just get a doll."

Yeah, I don't think "it's not physically harming anyone" is the best criteria when looking at mental health.

 

[Professor Beef]

yeah cause that covers a lot?

You forgot to mention their shells ,beefers.

The shells are obvious though, I didn't feel the need to specify them!

 

[Hitokage]

What in the show is feministic? It's been a long time since I've watched. I'm also pretty sure we never got the lesbianism part in the USA; they were just "good friends". The show was fairly normal when I watched it. Serena is a girl who only thinks about the mysterious Tuxedo Mask who shows up to save her and is a very heteronormal male, etc.

Haruka and Michiru were made "cousins" in the US version, which really doesn't make anything better if you think about it.

But yeah, all I can say otherwise is that you weren't paying attention or had stuff censored from your view.

 

[Shiv47]

I don't think you can ascertain that much. For example, I can tell the following story, and it makes just as much sense:
An inability to possess any kind of love or desire for imperfection. The doll thus becomes attractive because it can always have the thoughts and opinions he wants it to, is always there for him, etc.

That is, perhaps real women aren't "good enough" for his standards, which are not well grounded in reality.

Well, having known the guy for well over ten years, the betrayal thing is definitely at the forefront of it, he's said as much to us. But what you posit is certainly a part of it as well to an extent, from what I've seen.

 

[Devolution]

Well, having known the guy for well over ten years, the betrayal thing is definitely at the forefront of it, he's said as much to us. But what you posit is certainly a part of it as well to an extent, from what I've seen.

So he wrote off all women because of one? Sheesh.

 

[G-Fex]

The shells are obvious though, I didn't feel the need to specify them!

come to think of it, your digimon sans your human looking digimon are in the buff :O

 

[Karsticles]

Haruka and Michiru were made "cousins" in the US version, which really doesn't make anything better if you think about it.

But yeah, all I can say otherwise is that you weren't paying attention or had stuff censored from your view.

Well, it was like 15 years ago, so I might need some help remembering things. I don't consider women being strong or fighting for ideals to be inherently feministic, if that's what you're referring to.

Well, having known the guy for well over ten years, the betrayal thing is definitely at the forefront of it, he's said as much to us. But what you posit is certainly a part of it as well to an extent, from what I've seen.

Oh, I just mean that you can't generalize real doll users as being all a part of one case. I didn't mean to make a claim about your acquaintance.

come to think of it, your digimon sans your human looking digimon are in the buff :O

Beef also created the Sonic the Hedgehog OT! Suspicious huh?!

Acceptance and understanding can only improve compared to these days:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmOoekbK6YI#t=0m20s

See, that's how a healthy person reacts to furries when one is not indoctrinated through filth like Saturday morning cartoons.

Spoiler

I'm joking.

yeah but you're number 3 in the post list

Surely your inner fur is showing.

Huh?

 

[Trurl]

Acceptance and understanding can only improve compared to these days:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmOoekbK6YI#t=0m20s

 

[G-Fex]

Well, it was like 15 years ago, so I might need some help remembering things. I don't consider women being strong or fighting for ideals to be inherently feministic, if that's what you're referring to.


Oh, I just mean that you can't generalize real doll users as being all a part of one case. I didn't mean to make a claim about your acquaintance.


Beef also created the Sonic the Hedgehog OT! Suspicious huh?!

yeah but you're number 3 in the post list

Surely your inner fur is showing.

 

[Shiv47]

Yeah they're not hurting anyone but at the same time I feel like those issues need to be addressed not "solved" by "I'll just get a doll."

I would agree wholeheartedly, but that would literally never happen, at least with my friend. It is a full blown dedicated lifestyle, one we are spared from, thankfully, for the most part. It is so intrinsically part of who he is that I seriously doubt it will ever change. It's to the level of a sexual orientation.

 

[nomis]

So he wrote off all women because of one? Sheesh.

Dealing exclusively in fantasy is the saddest part of the entire situation (especially in the documentary you linked to). The concept that any emotional connection in what should be the most important relationship of their life is completely projected. Its what makes me wish most for them to improve their mental health.

 

[blame space]

what's the weirdest thing ya'll have put your dick into? was it furry?

 

[Shiv47]

So he wrote off all women because of one? Sheesh.

My friend's buddy did, yeah. I have no idea what state his mental wiring is in as I find the guy to be a total noxious creep and dont asociate with him, but ladies were not going to be rolling up to this guy once he was available, ie overweight, weeaboo, and so on. Not too many 40ish women looking for that mix.

 

[nomis]

what's the weirdest thing ya'll have put your dick into? was it furry?

Could the pills on the inside of a sock be considered "furry"? I put my dick in a sock once. It wasnt great.

 

[vidcons]

what's the weirdest thing ya'll have put your dick into? was it furry?

a cushion that was also a coca cola football

 

[Trurl]

I like that people are jumping to the conclusion that everyone involved in the furry fandom is automatically a total "lifer" and raving lunatic about it, when it's really just another thing to be an enthusiast about. Some people like superheroes, some people like Star Trek. Personally, I like giant robots and generic fantasy junk like Wheel of Time, and I don't see why internet torches and pitchforks come out when someone interests happen to include anthropomorphic animals in a similar way.

You're right. Even though I'm cool with furries, I've gotten kind of lazy about making this distinction when I know better. Perhaps it's because making the distinction can sound pedantic to people who simply want to ridicule something.

 

[Uchip]

Hardblush, I ain't even mad. Onta is a good artist, and I'm not even a fan of furry.

people are never a fan until they see it done well

 

[Professor Beef]

come to think of it, your digimon sans your human looking digimon are in the buff :O

Would this be better?

Beef also created the Sonic the Hedgehog OT! Suspicious huh?!

There hasn't even been much - if any - fan-art in the thread, let alone borderline NSFW stuff. We run a tight ship in there!

 

[Hitokage]

people are never a fan until they see it done well

There's certainly more than the horror show.

 

[G-Fex]

Would this be better?

There hasn't even been much - if any - fan-art in the thread, let alone borderline NSFW stuff. We run a tight ship in there!

that must be a small thread seeing as there's only like 3 sonic games.

 

[Hitokage]

that must be a small thread seeing as there's only like 3 sonic games.

Three and a half. Maybe four and a half, but that's stretching it.

 

[Professor Beef]

that must be a small thread seeing as there's only like 3 sonic games.

For the Saturn, maybe. I listed nearly all of them in the OP, up to Generations.

 

[Rayis]

Haruka and Michiru were made "cousins" in the US version, which really doesn't make anything better if you think about it.

But yeah, all I can say otherwise is that you weren't paying attention or had stuff censored from your view.

It also had crossdressing, gay relationships, and feminine boys~

Sailor Moon was ahead of its time but the US had to fucking censor it, watching it in Japanese is superior

*weird tangent cuz is watching Sailor Moon again*

anyway, furries are cool

 

[samus i am]

Gaf is disgustingly pc these days.

 

[G-Fex]

Three and a half. Maybe four and a half, but that's stretching it.

Just about!

For the Saturn, maybe. I listed nearly all of them in the OP, up to Generations.

so fanfiction isn't enough, you're making up your own fan games too!??!?

 

[Professor Beef]

Gaf is disgustingly pc these days.

I resent that, but it's your right to speak your mind on our great message board.

so fanfiction isn't enough, you're making up your own fan games too!??!?

I do what Sega-don't, or something.

 

[BigDes]

Could the pills on the inside of a sock be considered "furry"? I put my dick in a sock once. It wasnt great.

The bits on the inside of a sock are called pills?

Huh, learn something new everyday

 

[Hitokage]

Gaf is disgustingly pc these days.

Must be fun to brand anyone who doesn't scorn what you don't like as PC and stop thinking further.

 

[samus i am]

Must be fun to brand anyone who doesn't scorn what you don't like as PC and stop thinking further.

What if you really weigh the pros and cons? If it doesn't fall in line you are labeled a bigot.

 

[Narag]

There hasn't even been much - if any - fan-art in the thread, let alone borderline NSFW stuff. We run a tight ship in there!

I'd imagine you'd have to moreso than normal given preconceptions.

 

[Laughing Banana]

It stems from people's natural tendency to reject something they don't perceive as "normal."

 

[nomis]

Gaf is disgustingly pc these days.

How is it even possible to be disgustingly empathetic or polite.

 

[User 100115]

That's why I'm saying that just using one as an av doesn't dictate a fetish or preference.

......

Spoiler

Making a joke about my own avatar, carry on.

 

[Professor Beef]

What if you really weigh the pros and cons? If it doesn't fall in line you are labeled a bigot.

If you do the former in a reasonable fashion, then there's no reason for the latter to happen.

 

[samus i am]

How is it even possible to be disgustingly empathetic or polite.

I don't see it that way. I see it as people that don't want to make waves so they don't get banned.

 

[G-Fex]

What if you really weigh the pros and cons? If it doesn't fall in line you are labeled a bigot.

Well go find some other board to go type out "Yiff in hell fur***s" over and over again.

 

[Professor Beef]

I'd imagine you'd have to moreso than normal given preconceptions.

Yeah...yeah...

I don't see it that way. I see it as people that don't want to make waves so they don't get banned.

Anecdotal evidence here, but I've seen some people on GAF say some pretty controversial stuff that was worded in a really reasonable and non-inflammatory way who haven't gotten banned.

 

[Orayn]

I don't see it that way. I see it as people that don't want to make waves so they don't get banned.

It's not about "making waves," it's about having some modicum of respect for other members of the community. You don't get banned for not embracing everything with open arms, you get banned for not being civil.

 

[samus i am]

It's not about "making waves," it's about having some modicum of respect for other members of the community. You don't get banned for not embracing everything with open arms, you get banned for not being civil.

Well that's a fair statement that I respect.

 

[Trurl]

Gaf is disgustingly pc these days.

The way you use the term PC seems a bit arbitrary to me. Political correctness running amok has to do with making opinions unspeakable. GAF often does that, but this thread is not an example.

 

[Hitokage]

......

Whophilia is hardly a new phenomenon, and entirely understandable.

 

[Lucario]

Whophilia is hardly a new phenomenon, and entirely understandable.

Depends on the doctor.

David Tennant is the proper choice here.

 

[Hitokage]

Depends on the doctor.

Something for everyone.

 

[MarshallVaako]

I don't find it any freakier then any other sexual fetish. It's when people define themselves by it and believe furrism or bronism is some sort of life choice with its own culture and philosphy that I get freaked out and irked.

 

[ahoyhoy]

Depends on the doctor.

David Tennant is the proper choice here.

bubububu Eccleston knows how to get things done...

 

[DonMigs85]

I'm surprised Ookami Doggie has yet to set to post in this thread.

 

[G-Fex]

I'm surprised Ookami Doggie has yet to set to post in this thread.

I'm surprised you haven't posted anything yet.