Permanent or social?

[Drakos]

I've always been a fan of animals in general, and once my mind was able to decipher the idea of an anthro animal I instantly became a fan of anthro animals. I have been for as long as I can remember (And, if your me, that's a long time), and will always be a fan of anthro animals.

[SoulFox]

i will admit i joined the fandom for a friend and to be part of this group i didn't understand at allll 
but the more i learned about the fandom i enjoyed the people who were part of it, and over time (and still am) have learned deep down i am definitely a furry for life! i love animals, the art, style, idea of the whole fandom and the people in it are amazing

[CrazyCat]

I've always been quite interested in anthropomorphic animals and I feel that I've always been a furry at heart, so I think being a furry for me is permanent. Like this non-biodegradable water bottle *Holds up bottle*

[NJMike]

Well I am quite new as a furry (2011) and I feel it's more as a new interest that I have. Just like how I lost my interest in video gaming and videography and the like, makes me wonder if I will lose furry interest, too. But I don't know.

[SoulFox]

you know, you make a good point there. although all my friend still play games, i dont watch tv or play games what so ever anymore unless im with someone else that is. i try to play games but ican't get into it like i used to. i hope i dont get bored of the fandom again, i did for a couple months but i came back with more love for the fandom so who knows!

[Runi_the_Neko]

Well considering I was into this sort of stuff well before I was actually socializing with others just like the others i'd say I would be as well. I've just come to terms with the fact that i'll always be human but still a fur on the inside, but that doesn't mean I have to give it up if i'll be alone on the social side of it~

[Aoren Deringer]

Oh I am most definitally permanent. The same "furry" ativities and idiosyncrasies I have today I had when I was five so... Yeah.

[ArcticSkyWolf]

I guess I'm a permanent furry too since animals and such will never leave me. Something enjoyed is always enjoyed.

[alpha wolf]

Ohhh i dont really know.  I have recently discovered my furryism but i have ALWAYS had alot of furry traits.  My friend told me about furryism and it sounded excactly like me so i think i am permenant. 

[x]

Permafur here.

I'm in love with anthros in general, have been since I was a child with anthros in cartoons. I also plan to get even more involved than I already am in the social side. I'd love to get the chance to wear a suit. And I enjoy chatting with furs ll the time.

[___]

Permanent here.

Ever since I was born (Quite literally) I've been around plush animals, toys and games. My first video game when I was 5 was Ape Escape (A game where you catch monkyes that try to rule the world) and I've enjoyed Crash Bandicoot and Animal Crossing (A sim where you live in a town with anthro animals)

I've always loved animals and always will in the foreseable future.

[Puncia]

I wonder though, would anybody actually say that they're just furry for the social part/peer pressure?

And those that are only social furries, would they know that they are? Surely some that think it's permanent will fall off the wagon some day and lose interest.

[___]

You raise a good point Puncia. I don't think there'd be many "social" furs to begin with, and I also doubt that they would say that they were either.

Even though much "furry gear" (Hats with ears, tails, etc) is becoming more popular, the fandom is still viewed as either taboo or neutrally by many, so I can't really see many people just doing it to look "cool", and those who are (Maybe their mate or friend is furry and wants to share something in common) wouldn't really want to say because they'd loose the "cool" factor.

[SoulFox]

I wonder though, would anybody actually say that they're just furry for the social part/peer pressure?

And those that are only social furries, would they know that they are? Surely some that think it's permanent will fall off the wagon some day and lose interest.

actually i learned and got into the fandom because of a person i wanted to like me, so i read up on it as much i could trying to "learn how to become a furry" xD
so yes, i believe some will join for other people. i got one of my friends calling himself a furry because i said i was, i honestly dont know if he really has a clue about the fandom... its been a while since we've talked

[Aloneness]

I'm quite sure I'll always be a fan of anthropomorphic animals. Always have been for as long as I can remember.

I might not remain active in the social side of the fandom itself forever, but I don't believe that part is required to still be a furry.

Well said, and I completely agree