*Cracks knuckles* LETS DO THIS!
What in words is a furry, a person who takes on an animal persona:
A furry or fur is a member of the furry fandom. And as such has an interest in anthropomorphic animals. Although If one considers themselves to be furry, then they are. There's no application form or anything like that.
What makes a person decide to be a furry:
A lot of factors could influence a person to become a member of the fandom, just like anything else. Perhaps they watched a lot of cartoons with anthropomorphic characters in them from a young age, or maybe was invited into it via a friend or loved one. Quite possibly they could have joined due to a feeling of spiritual harmony. There are countless reasons as to why they join. As for me personally, I joined as It was something different and fun. The members are generally nice people and are quite fun to be around.
Is it like a life style choice like being homosexual, or just a fun thing people do:
I think it really depends upon the person. Some people just treat it like a hobby, some people make a living off of it, some people have it as a lifestyle and some are just there to appreciate the fandom. It really depends on what you want out of it. Like personally. It's kind of a big part of my life. But only because I want it that way and I have a lot of friends in the fandom.
Do people on this forum only pretend to be their animal, or do they talk as their human self too:
I couldn't say, as with the question before everybody is different. One of the main aspects of this fandom is tolerance and accepting. It's nice to be in an encouraging environment where you can just let loose and play around. I think there are a few who talk as if they are their fursona's. But then that's the point of having a fursona. It's a representation of yourself in the fandom.
Is being a furry acting like a legit animal, or like a human animal:
Again, it depends on the person. The thing with the fandom is that it is incredibly varied and it encompasses people from all backgrounds and walks of life. Some members may feel like they would want to act like an animal for a bit. just for fun. Others may not. It just depends. I mean When at meets I nuzzle up to people and get petted or stroked. but that's me, others may just want to sit around and chat to others like themselves.
If I were to ask you if you were an animal in real life, would you answer yes:
No, I wouldn't. Unless we're being technical, then I would answer that being human is an animal.
Is being a furry something one is open about or something private:
Like alot of things, it depends upon the person again, due to the varied nature of the fandom, it is very hard to get a consensus view of any aspect of the fandom. Many people have maybe demonised it in their own minds and so feel that they would not be able to share it. Others feel like it's not a big deal at all and really don't care. Others are proud about it and tell everyone. As for me, I really couldn't care less.
Where do terms like furry fag come from:
Most likely from the stereotypical view of a furry, which is a middle-aged, balding, very fat IT worker, who lives in their mothers basement and are homosexual. But obviously, this is not the case. In fact I dont even think I've met anybody like that, and I've been a furry for nearly six years now.
Do you dress up like animals:
Not currently, no. However I think it would be great fun to dress up as my 'sona and go about, making people laugh and cheering them up.
Where did you come up with an animal persona:
I cycled through many different animals and fursona's before I finally came to rest upon a Lupex
Do you roleplay:
I used to quite a bit, but I have been busy and so do not do so anymore.
