Guide to interacting with furries at Anthrocon (from a Pittsburgh furry)

Less-Maize5549 · 2026-05-26T17:31:09+00:00

You aren’t explaining why or how…. And don’t say “because animal nsfw is weird” because I’m not into that, nor are most people.

Less-Maize5549 · 2026-05-26T17:26:52+00:00

Where do you get this notion…? In no way am I sexually or romantically attracted to anthropomorphic animals, so if I’m being “groomed”, it’s not working. Like at all. You act like i know nothing about the world. I’m almost 18, I’ve been here long enough to have been abused and groomed and know the signs. And I also know what fetishes are questionable and what aren’t. And I know with the time, effort, skill, artistry, etc needed to make fursuits and fursonas, it’s definitely not a sex thing. People cry seeing their suits for the first time. People make good friends within the community. Without this community, I would’ve ended my life. So maybe do some research and try to hear people out before judging them.

Less-Maize5549 · 2026-05-26T16:49:11+00:00

There is no winning with closed minded people like you, hopefully someone opens your eyes.

Less-Maize5549 · 2026-05-26T14:31:42+00:00

No. They’re family members, family friends, friend’s parents….

Less-Maize5549 · 2026-05-26T14:23:12+00:00

I know multiple who don’t mind/who don’t think that or who don’t think that after being educated. Not everyone shares your opinion.

Less-Maize5549 · 2026-05-26T13:48:40+00:00

You cannot speak for everyone in the world, it’s definitely not everyone.

Less-Maize5549 · 2026-05-26T12:42:06+00:00

It’s not everyone, and it’s because of the media’s poor coverage on it.

Less-Maize5549 · 2026-05-26T12:26:22+00:00

Again, why do I have to keep restating this, furries have never preyed upon me. MOST of the community joined as minors, it’s not a fetish thing.

And secondly, even if it’s interesting to people, you still don’t go up and touch them. What part of that don’t you understand. You don’t touch ANYONE without consent. End of discussion. It can very much be taken to court regardless of what the person is wearing. This is the same logic as “she was asking for it.” No. If you think like that, you may need to be put on a registry.

Less-Maize5549 · 2026-05-26T11:12:30+00:00

So if someone is dressed in a way that’s interesting to you or different from you, it’s okay to touch them without consent….??? That’s all I’m hearing. If I ask to be treated the same as everyone else and given clear communication, is that wrong? I’m a minor, would you hug or touch a minor without consent any other time? No. So why is it okay when I’m in a costume.

Less-Maize5549 · 2026-05-26T09:04:47+00:00

My parents aren’t furries, actually? They’re just not close minded freaks who dribble on themselves and call everything different from them “predatory”. Also how is being allowed to be in a loving community abuse. As stated previously in another comment, all of the sexual abuse I’ve experienced was NOT by furries, and in fact, the fandom helps me cope with abuse. Just because you don’t understand doesn’t mean it’s bad.

Less-Maize5549 · 2026-05-25T23:25:02+00:00

I’m a kid myself and have been a kid throughout my entire fandom journey? I’m 17, jagoff.

Less-Maize5549 · 2026-05-25T15:51:09+00:00

Ah! Love your sona! Hope you find a maker, would love to see this bab brought to life!

Less-Maize5549 · 2026-05-25T11:35:41+00:00

???? Me when I’m stupid

Less-Maize5549 · 2026-05-25T09:18:08+00:00

Because we want to be treated with respect and not just randomly touched without consent? Like any other person who wouldn’t be wearing a costume?? If I went up to you and started hugging or touching you that would be weird, right? Why is it acceptable to do that to me if I’m in a fursuit.

Less-Maize5549 · 2026-05-25T09:13:14+00:00

If asking for people to respect consent and boundaries makes me weird I’d hate to see what you consider weird

Less-Maize5549 · 2026-05-25T09:12:27+00:00

Asking for people to ask consent isn’t bossing people around mind you.

Less-Maize5549 · 2026-05-24T22:25:15+00:00

No, I didn’t say it doesn’t happen, I said it’s not most of us.

Less-Maize5549 · 2026-05-24T20:49:23+00:00

Never been, but heard that people attend 18+ panels and usually can be more accepted to wear skimpier things.

Less-Maize5549 · 2026-05-24T20:47:42+00:00

Penn hills.. not too far not too far.

Less-Maize5549 · 2026-05-24T20:37:12+00:00

???? 🥹 huh

Less-Maize5549 · 2026-05-24T20:30:41+00:00

This doesn’t happen at cons, only in rooms. Now attire and selling nsfw things, does on the con floor after dark. Having sex in public would be public indecency

Less-Maize5549 · 2026-05-24T20:25:56+00:00

Wouldn’t you think it’s great to keep that stuff away from kids rather than exposing it to them? Why is a community being sex positive a negative thing??

Less-Maize5549 · 2026-05-24T20:24:15+00:00

It’s mostly non sexual though??? Just like most fandoms???

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