The Tail...

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Animals are still cool, even if they don't have tails. =D

[Adura]

Okay. Do not be mad, just ponder with me. Is there a way to make a tail on a humanoid bipedal form not a hindrance or threat to that form?

No fur-bashing here. I [theoretically] love tails! Just wanting a good argument against some rather critical cohorts of mine, something scientifically sound.


They say:

1. Tails are a continuation of the spine, therefore they are susceptible to very painful strains and breaks easily.

2. Tails could become broken easily by a fall onto the normally fleshy hind-end of the body, which may have adverse effects on the tailbone (and if the tailbone breaks, this could result in local or extended paralysis.

3. Tails would be very sensitive to pulling and pulling would be uncomfortable to the recipient, like having one's spine supposedly yanked (and that, obviously, could cause some health problems).

Any realistic counters to these points are very appreciated. And don't say "it's fantasy, just try to have fun" or you might as well be adding fuel to their combined fire.

your flawless logic is not welcome here. (joking)