Indeed, all divisions of the Furry fandom. You missed Robin Hood! Such an iconic one. Anyway, by the definition of anthropomorphic, ponies are. They have more human like qualities than some humanoid characters, in fact. You can "not identify yourself as a furry" if you like. I'm merely pointing out that this is a sub-division of the furry fandom.
Oh my mistake. I thought when you said "those who were bronies first," you meant that then became furries. Sent from my DROID3 using Tapatalk 2
Never really explored the furry fandom myself, although I'd definitely be a cheetah. Cheetahs are awesome.
Well, I don't really see a problem with being a furry and a brony at the same time, after all ponies are "Cartoon animals" that fall under the description of [size=+2]anthropomorphic[/size] creatures if and only if human attributes and characteristics are applied to them in their development, which at this point based on the show itself (talking horses.-.) is pretty obvious. you might not agree and that is fine for everybody has a right to opinion.
Not really. I could say that Furries are a OneDirection subculture if I wanted to, based on the logic you've given. (Not saying I gave more.)
There's no problem with considering yourself a furry and a brony at the same time. The problem comes in when you tell people that don't that they're pretty much required to. Sent from my DROID3 using Tapatalk 2
Simple... really. If Brony, then Furry. "The Furry Fandom" is a giant circle, with lots of smaller circles inside of it. Brony happens to be one of those smaller circles. So is the Sonic Fandom. It's just... how it goes... and why most larger Furry Art Sites accept MLP as a category. Heck, it has been for longer than FiM.
Well, I hate to disappoint you, but I'm a brony who's not a furry. Simple as that. Sent from my DROID3 using Tapatalk 2
Oh well, I'm both a Furry and Brony, been a furry for far longer though. I don't see a problem with liking aspects of both subcultures, what I do have a problem with is with the competition between them and how some Bronies and Furries alike, start hate chains... Debate is always nice and of course welcome, but trying to figure out which is better is just not appealing to me. people have their own opinions and choose what to believe in and what to , doesn't necessarily makes them right or wrong.
Wait. I like this cartoon, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. I also like a lot of other cartoons equally as much, and some more. How am I a furry just because I like this cartoon? What makes this cartoon the one among many that defines my personality? What makes this cartoon so defining? I have nothing against furries but I do not count myself among them.
From what I've read, I don't seem to fall in the "furry" category. I like humanized pony characters, and straight up pony characters, but I'm not a fan of anything inbetween. Everytime I see furry images, I think of this woman: Anyone?
Liking a cartoon doesn't make you a part of the furry fandom, you might like my little pony or any other cartoon, does not necessarily make you a brony or a member of said cartoons fandom. It is true, you know about the fandom, you know what goes on in it but still doesn't make you a part until you take a part in it. Same with furry, I know many in here who love! "Cartoon animals" or anthropomorphic creatures which would be the proper term... that doesn't make them a furry, just a person with a certain kind of interest. Now, Is the brony fandom a part of the furry fandom, I shall not answer that, as I keep saying, everyone has a right to their own opinion... doesn't make them right, or wrong. Now, I know a lot of furries, who like my little pony, but do not belong or have any interest in the fandom, it's just a really good show, great quality... and certainly surprising in comparison to other shows produced in the last decade.
I've never considered myself to be a furry, nor really understood what they were all about, so the OP's post was rather enlightening for me. However, I don't really see the point of the thread. No topic of conversation was raised, no questions posed, no objective stated. Being as this was posted in the serious discussion forum, is there something specific about the furry fandom that the OP would like to discuss? And pertaining to those who are going on about whether MLP qualifies as a sub section of the furry fandom: Definition of ANTHROPOMORPHIC 1: described or thought of as having a human form or human attributes <anthropomorphic deities> 2: ascribing human characteristics to nonhuman things <anthropomorphic supernaturalism> So, according to that definition, MLP falls under the category as Anthropomorphic and therefore we are all furries. Provided you think of cartoon characters as "deities" anyway. That's how it would appear at first glance anyway. Looking at that definition closer reveals that it is extremely broad, see number 2 up there: "Ascribing human characteristics to nonhuman things." Animals are not mentioned specifically as the non-human things, so a talking rock is technically anthropomorphic. Meaning that the definition of someone who is a Furry and the broader definition of Anthropomorphic that encompasses it are not interchangeable. Actually, a definition for what exactly constitutes a Furry does not exist. Obviously Furries are people who are interested in Anthropomorphic characters, but that isn't the only thing that makes one a furry, is it? So, saying that any person who is interested in things that happen to be Anthropomorphic is a Furry in some way is a gross misstatement. Especially considering that talking rocks prolly aren't a big part of the furry fandom. Anthropomorphic's actual definition is actually almost the same thing as personification, it only describes one aspect of the characters being portrayed, ie their human-like qualities. People misuse the term for ease of categorization, but that doesn't mean that things that are Anthropomorphic have anything to do with furries or the furry fandom, so no, technically bronies are not furries in any way, unless they happen to be part of the furry fandom also. Oh, and before anyone has a chance to get it twisted, I have nothing against furries or the furry fandom. As a matter of fact, I really admire the art that comes from it. I'm simply debating semantics. Good night. **EDIT: It seems that this thread has mostly gone into a discussion of whether or not bronies are considered furries. Hopefully my post puts that discussion to rest, but it makes me wonder, "Is this really the intended topic of conversation for this thread?" Is this thread even "on-topic" anymore? What was the topic of conversation in the first place? Hopefully the OP has those answers.
I don't have a problem with furries, but some people take it... a little too far... Also, I must ask: why are a lot of them canines? And yes, Tempest, I do think of that woman when I see furry images... no bueno...
There's a different in defining ones self as a Brony, and just enjoying MLP: FiM. So no, you're not a furry just because you like the cartoon. Pfff...: Slow post am slow... so this was already mentioned. Definition of anthropomorphic adjective relating to or characterized by anthropomorphism. having human characteristics:anthropomorphic bears and monkeys A part of the misunderstanding of the Furry Fandom is that it's not a singular fandom. It encompasses fan material that is produced for anthropomorphic media. Thus, it is basically a collective of many fandom, not just one thing.
