Furry: A Lifestyle Or A Fetish

[lupestripe]

I think the furry fandom blurs the distinction between fetish and lifestyle. I guess the two aren't mutually exclusive but some consider furry as being purely a fetish whereas others consider it a lifestyle. If you consider other fandoms - anime, Star Wars, cosplay etc - is the difference between sexuality and lifestyle so clearly marked there? I am not so sure.

So ultimately, what is furry for you - a fetish or a lifestyle? Or perhaps it's a little from both. When something is spiritual, is there a real distinction between lifestyle and sex anyway?

Comments

[kenshinwolf.livejournal.com]

Hey, thanks for the add. Added you back. :)

As for the topic at hand... For me, I'd have to say it's more of a hobby. I'm not particularly interested in any of the sexual or fetishistic aspects of the fandom, and "lifestyle" just sounds a little too serious for me. Like I should be living naked in a cave somewhere and eating raw meat. :P

[lupestripe.livejournal.com]

No probs - glad you have posted. Hi there.

Well, I am sure furries would like to live naked in a cave somewhere eating raw meat...

[silent-o.livejournal.com]

I wouldn't have a problem with living in a cave!
doG knows I've crawled through enough of them...

The raw meat part is a bit much, though. Can't I just bring a camp stove?