Oops sorry, didn't mean to offend. Still learning here=)Argent wrote:I've used the character of Argent since about 1983, but I don't like cutesy neologisms like "fursona".
Edit: Oh and Sleet put me down as an Epic Dragon =D
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Oops sorry, didn't mean to offend. Still learning here=)Argent wrote:I've used the character of Argent since about 1983, but I don't like cutesy neologisms like "fursona".
I think avatars could be non-anthropomorphic or non-human (like having an image or logo as an avatar), unlike a fursona (or more generally persona) which are usually human or anthropomorphic. Or in much simpler terms, avatars could anything that represents you online while a persona (or fursona) is an alternative 'you' online or offline.Rico wrote:So what are the primary differences between a fursona and an avatar. I would say offline and online differences, however can't a furry persona manifest itself as solely an online character? According to online sources, they are pretty much the same thing but an avatar is limited to a 'specific realm of experience'.
To me, at this point, a fursona is like a internet version of your personality in a animal. An Avatar would be more like what you want people to see you as. Therefore, i think avatars are more of a step beyond a fursona. That's not me saying Avatars are superior to fursonas, i just think fursonas are cute =PArgent wrote:No offense taken, ladies, gentlemen, dogs, and charming young women. I think the difference between an avatar and a fursona is simply how the person behind the mask chooses to identify it.
You are talking about an alias,not a persona.GeckoZY wrote:I think avatars could be non-anthropomorphic or non-human (like having an image or logo as an avatar), unlike a fursona (or more generally persona) which are usually human or anthropomorphic. Or in much simpler terms, avatars could anything that represents you online while a persona (or fursona) is an alternative 'you' online or offline.
The rule is simple: If you are a fan of animals with human qualities, humans with animal qualities, or both, you are a furry fan.Rico wrote:Thanks everyone and sorry to have taken this off topic somewhat. I think I can now safely say that although I'm not a full 'furry', I'd put myself in a semi-furry category due to my fursona! I would be looking to expand my horizons if there were any accessible conventions.
Okay, fine! There is the metaphorical furry (furry fan), and there is the literal furry (you know, things that are covered in fur?).Tatsuo wrote:Hmm So you're saying, there's being a furry fan and then there's being a furry?
I, ummm....... I...... Tell you later, ok?zero wrote:why do people even make such a big deal out of it?
it doesn't seem any different from other hobbies so why do people care so much about it?
THANK YOU!!!!! :bows down:zero wrote:why do people even make such a big deal out of it?
it doesn't seem any different from other hobbies so why do people care so much about it?
even I read about some lifestyle furries and what kind of stuff they are into or how they act I almost died from the Lolz.
hummmmtychoaussie wrote:Big surprise, I scored 63, 62 , 79 knowledge. Having a fursuit must r3ally boost the numbers. So does the 18x20 poster of my character hanging above the desk in my office.
Out of all 'f that, all you see is our handy dandy note book. XP ThanksRandomGeekNamedBrent wrote:nice handy dandy notebook
Considering that this is a forum about a cartoon animal webcomic, that would mean everyone here is a furry. In fact, your definition could very well encompass at least a third of the human population. Because, let's face it, a lot of people look at the TV when a talking dog is saying something in it.Dissension wrote:The definition we've always used in this thread is "anyone whose enjoyment of media containing anthropomorphic animals is enhanced or caused by inclusion of such creatures."
I noticed that too but I wasn't going to say anything. *giggles*RandomGeekNamedBrent wrote:nice handy dandy notebook
That looks awesome TC! It's so well done! It'd be cool to see him with the glasses on too.texascat018 wrote:
Also yes.RandomGeekNamedBrent wrote:nice handy dandy notebook
Oooo, who drew that? They're really good 83.texascat018 wrote:hummmmtychoaussie wrote:Big surprise, I scored 63, 62 , 79 knowledge. Having a fursuit must r3ally boost the numbers. So does the 18x20 poster of my character hanging above the desk in my office.
I don't even have a fursuit or poster of my fursona, yet, I got 73% Fandom, 69% Lifestyle and 76% Knowledge.
Not so accurate I guess.
only if I could have a poster of my character right here....
...seems like a perfect scorekurowolfe wrote:Oh yeah, I took the test the other day, forgot to post it here.
52% Fandom, 52% Lifestyle and 52% Knowledge.
RandomGeekNamedBrent wrote:nice handy dandy notebook
Sleet wrote:I noticed that too but I wasn't going to say anything. *giggles*
This Handy Dandy notebook, brings up so much attention : DNyaliva wrote:Also yes.RandomGeekNamedBrent wrote:nice handy dandy notebook
Oh, I know. I just meant that it would be quite easy for me to be mistaken for not a furry.Sleet wrote:No one has to have a fursona or be involved in the fandom to be a furry. :3