"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

[rustyfox.livejournal.com]

I tell everyone that wants to talk to me or hug me in my suit or what ever. Come on up and dont be shy

You just reminded me of a bad experience at my first FC (2006). I was sitting out by the pool, fiddling with my camera, when somebody shouts in pidgin-English from a group of people nearby (with the odd fursuit) "NO PICTURES! NO CAMERA!"

I wasn't even shooting anything. Put a bit of a downer on the rest of the con, and my camera didn't come out much again for fear of more uppity suiters. THAT'S an example of elitism - attend a convention as busy and dense as FC and start yelling at strangers "NO PICTURES!" who weren't even shooting any. Sheesh. (Fortunately in 2008, I didn't encounter that sort of up-ones-own-arse attitude from anyone, in or out of suit.)

That, and reading before now on the odd individuals LJ about "rules" concerning their fursuit, which essentially boil down to don't come near me if I don't know you, still make me afraid to approach anyone in suit. I fully respect peoples personal space and wishes, but posting strict rules about conduct when in suit is, to me, the highest form of elitism. Why go to a massive furry convention in suit, in public if you're THAT angsty about being touched or admired? I really can't understand that one.

[xaviervonrottie.livejournal.com]

Oh I have seen it all to much my self also. I really hate to see fursuiters with bad attitudes. That's one thing I hope no one ever thinks I have. Now I do a lot of other things in suit that a few don't like but that's all for fun! LOL I never understand people who spend a bunch of money on a fursuit, wear it to a con, then say don't touch me!!! I'm never that way! Hell I love to see others having a good time with me around. And if anyone want to take a photo with me or hug me I'm like hell yea. I should be at FC my self this year. So if you see me in Apollo or Xavier please come up! You will see were not all rude and cold.

[rustyfox.livejournal.com]

If I recognise you, I will!

Often difficult to identify the suits you recognise in a huge crowd though. Most suiters are very open and bouncy, I get this, but not knowing any of them very well, someone like myself on the outside just has no idea whos friendly and who isn't. I prefer to admire from a shortish distance (god, I hope that doesn't appear creepy, now that I think about it).

Still, I have a zillion pics from the last FC, including lovely photogenic dances as nobody minded and nearly everyone else had their dSLR's out anyway! I will process the several hundred RAW images in the next few days.

[xaviervonrottie.livejournal.com]

No worries. ^_^ Oh and I'm easy to spot! lol Just look for one of these guys and you found me! :D


http://d.furaffinity.net/art/xavierrottweiler/1218336507.xavierrottweiler_p1010026.jpg

Or

http://d.furaffinity.net/art/xavierrottweiler/1173908198.xavierrottweiler_1.jpg

[rustyfox.livejournal.com]

Hehe, I was just looking. If you may excuse the blatant fanboi-esque comment - very, very murr ^^

*goes limp and dreamy, thinking of buff rotties*

[xaviervonrottie.livejournal.com]

*Giggles* Thank you, looks all sexy for you! ^_^ *Snugs ya*

[rustyfox.livejournal.com]

Does indeed - especially cute rotty-butt! *snugs, wagging*