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how long will the furry fandom and furries be around?
« on: September 12, 2015, 02:01:22 AM »
Well. I'm still working up the courage to tell my dad I'm a furry. So because of this, and the prices of fursuits...I won't be fursuiting or going to a convention for awhile, so how long will this nice fandom last? I mean even if it does drift apart, I'm sure there will still be movies and games and TV shows with anthros in them, but what if the fandom just starts dying? How long will it be around? Just want to know what you furs think. Its been on my mind lately....
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Re: how long will the furry fandom and furries be around?
« Reply #1 on: September 12, 2015, 02:16:41 AM »
It doesn't seem to be going any where soon, it's been around for 30 years already, I don't think it's going to be dispersing anytime soon
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Re: how long will the furry fandom and furries be around?
« Reply #2 on: September 12, 2015, 02:18:19 AM »
Its been around for 30 years!? Wow I really need to get with the program.....
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Re: how long will the furry fandom and furries be around?
« Reply #3 on: September 12, 2015, 02:19:18 AM »
The first furry convention was held in 1980 something if my memory serves me well
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Re: how long will the furry fandom and furries be around?
« Reply #4 on: September 12, 2015, 12:05:06 PM »
Uhh just curiously, why are you looking to tell your dad that you are a furry?
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Re: how long will the furry fandom and furries be around?
« Reply #5 on: September 12, 2015, 12:29:53 PM »
Because I want to go to conventions and do fursuiting. But I'm only 13 and don't have nearly that much money. Besides in order to go to conventions at my age I need an adult supervision and I don't know any adults that are a furry, and I doubt my dad does either.
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Re: how long will the furry fandom and furries be around?
« Reply #6 on: September 12, 2015, 01:06:41 PM »
As others have said, it's been around for ages so it's really not a new thing that might end up going out of fashion anytime soon. I first joined the fandom in 2009 when I was about your age (13 or 14) and now I'm turning 20 in a month, so I've been in the fandom for about 6 years now and known about it for even longer and I have no intention whatsoever of leaving anytime soon.

I do know quite a few adult members as well, one of TFF's admins, WingedZephyr, for example is 26 I believe and I even know of a few members in their 30's and 40's. Though most older furs and 'Greymuzzles' are usually found at more different places.

Personally I would actually suggest you wait until you're a bit older before going to conventions and get a fursuit. For example, even if you did get a fursuit you'd probably end up growing out of it quite quickly (and ain't no one want a suit they're too big to wear in a year!)

Most conventions have age limitations, usually set as high 18 though some might be lower. This is because attendees of all ages will be there and things like alcohol is often available as well at the bar/restaurant and, simply put, the convention staff cannot be held responsible for that might happen to the minors attending the convention. It's not necessarily that conventions are an adult thing but rather that it's not really a 'child' thing either. If you'd somehow be allowed at a convention at your age of 13 you'd probably end up being the youngest one there, surrounded primarily by people in their early 20's (if not older).
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