"The Furry Elite"

[lupestripe]

At Eurofurence, I heard this phrase mentioned for the first time.

Does a furry elite exist or is it merely a perception?

Does it consist of furs who just happen to be good at what they do - be it performing, drawing or writing - and who are appreciated because of it?

Or is it just a term made up by some who are slightly envious of their current situation and who are desperate to be appreciated themselves?

Comments

[lupestripe.livejournal.com]

I see what you say but there are a few furs out there who I have come across who don't speak to you, or if they do, it's only briefly before they catch the attention of someone in their own crowd and they bound off to speak to them. Whether that's elitist or being in different friendship groups is a moot point but it has certainly happened to me in the past.

I don't think that these people necessarily completely turn their backs on the "lesser beings" but there is, amongst a few, a mentality of arrogance that relates to the fact that they *know* they are good. Personally, I have no problem with people being good at something and I respect them for it but when it seeps into arrogance and being a twat, then there comes a point where any feelings of balance are wiped out.

Everyone has something to contribute to the Fandom, just like everyone has something to contribute in life itself. I don't see any point in elitism and I believe everyone should get a chance to shine.