Depressed

[Somebody]

Yesterday something horrible, well maybe not horrible but it still was unpleasant, happened to me.

Anyways I got this shirt that says "Furry pride." I baught it when I decided to come out of my closet so to speak about me being a furry. (Though I still haven't told my parents and siblings) Yesterday was also my birthday, nothing big I'm just gettin old.

Now to the point, I wanted to goto the Wal Mart to buy a game for my Wii, so I grabbed a random shirt which just happened to be my furry pride shirt. Anyways when I got there I was looking at a game and these guys start razzing me about being a furry, and made quite a scene over it. Push came to shove and before I knew it I had broke one guys arm, security had to break us up and now I potentially got a bad situation on my hands. I felt so embaressed and when I goto court I know my parents are going to find out. All over me being a furry. I feel absolutely horrible. I just wanted to buy a game to enjoy on my bday and day off from work.

There were 3 of them, and all of them could've walked right by and went on their way but no they had to harass me. I have worn the shirt before without problems. I'm not sure why this time it did. I have never been a violent person, sure I'm a big guy and can defend myself but most consider me to be a gentle guy. I wouldn't have bothered a soul had they not decided to make something of it. Now I might have to pay money, or serve time for assault. Though it might not be likely I was defending myself against 3 others cmon surely somebody musta noticed.

I don't mean to bring my problems here, I just needed a place to vent my fustrations. One thing for sure though is I'm still gonna wear my shirt if I want to.

[Pibi]

Don't worry, everyone here had ****** days ^^ But look at it from the other side, you just ******* furry hater, next time he'll think
before offend anyone ^^ I also fought a lot, even with my elders and believe me, they forgive everything...

[¿ Jesse Pawman ?]

One of the employees must've noticed the guy harassing you because at least one is always in the electronics department.

Just do whatever you are forced to do and accept it. You'll get in less trouble if you just go with teh flowz.



BTW. Wear the shirt to court.

[Somebody]

I thought I had deleted the post.

Anyways yeah its really depressing. I had to drive elsewhere because I got escorted out of wal mart by security on my birthday of all days. How embaressing, and yet sickly amusing looking back. I didn't think I'd run into furry haters here I honestly didn't think people here were that informed. (Or smart to be frank)

We damaged a shelf and broke a glass in the tussle. I think I did pretty well considering but its not even the fight that gets to me. Getting escorted out of Wal Mart of all places, and now having to goto court. I can't possibly describe it in words.

The only solice I have is knowing if I gotta pay a fine at least I broke that guys arm, right now I'd like to do more.

[Goblin Cat 😸]

Well, I can agree that if the guys threw the first punch that you had a right to defend yourself and break one of their arms.

[Dessum]

Wll.
All I can say is good luck.
If you explain how much he was provoking you, maybe itll be easier.
(I really want a shirt like that Your lucky, if it makes you feel any better)

[Somebody]

I had the shirt made at the mall, you can have custom prints or letters ect put on it. I chose to have it say Furry Pride.


I shoved the guy first, however they threw the first punch (Which is where I broke his arm) At that same time security was already there because we had been yellin and pushing in the isle. I was just looking at games they came up and started on me so maybe that will get instigation and help me out.


As far as wearing the shirt in court, while it sounds cool I really don't want to bring the fandom any bad reputation. Sometimes its better not to show your pride to preserve the dignity of your passion.

[ephemral]

Yes, it's much better you dress appropriate. You'll all likely be held responsible for damages.
Being that you said you shoved first kinda kicks your self defense claim in the nards.
Unless you can show how shoving seemed like your only option to avoid personal harm. lol

[Smitty the Airship Pirate]

  I see...quite a predictament, I wish you the best of luck and right now I am wondering how old were these guys?

[Somebody]

Younger then me definately, but still in their 20s

[Octavia]

I think we've all had those kind of things...Like...I wear my nascar jacket all the time...people look at me as if they never seen a red neck...I over hear what they say and jsut ignore it....I'm not a fighter....far from it

But yea. Formal wear is best for court...but....you could also wear your shirt under your suit...or whatever you're wearing...

the only thing I actually have to show I' ma furry is a black bracelet that says "Paw Pride" on it.

I seen a fight break out at a wal-mart before...it was over something racist...

[[D.E.M] zetsumei]

they where provoking you, look up a witness or 2... or 3, and you've got a case well done

[CyberQueenBee]

Wow! That's... amazing! Not nessicarily in a good way. But hey, you stood up for yourself and I'm proud of you. I feel for you too (gosh, I'd be happy if I could hit someone and it hurt, much less break their arm...). When you tell your parents, just tell them what you feel from teh heart. But wait a minute...

...Being a furry is more than dressing up in the little cute skins? I only do it Dream of Mirror Online and IMVU, cuz I like the ears and tails and stuff, so I wouldn't know. People do it in real life too? Maybe I have a lot to learn...

Sorry I know this isn't teh topic for that kind of thing, but I just had to ask. Like I said again, I"m proud of you. Never let a guy, or anyone for that matter, put their hands on you like that.

[Arke]

I applaud you.

Sure, you may not have handled the situation in the best way possible, but at least you stood up for yourself. I can't even do that. If they felt some need to make you feel bad about yourself, they deserved what they got. I honestly hope the one with the broken arm played some sort of sport, so he'll have to deal with being excluded from it. Let him suffer a little. Give him a reason to think twice before making fun of someone. Give him a reminder of this little scuffle, something to look back on once the pain has faded.

Now I'm just a little sadistic when it comes to this sort of thing, and I may have gotten just a smidge off topic, but I think I've made my point.

And once more, I applaud you.

[Somebody]

I appreciate the support. I can see where your comming from Im the same exact way.

Though I hate the fact it even came to that, I'm satisfied with the outcome minus the court date.