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Don’t Hug Cacti controversy: Co-owner Lucky Coyote releases video responding to allegations of misconduct
**Note: Qutens is raising money for a legal defence – not for a legal case said in the video. To recap on the Don’t Hug Cacti controversy: It started in September 2020 when Twitter user Qutens tweeted a document – in it, mostly containing anonymous testimonies claiming DHC co-owner Lucky Coyote engaged in various inappropriate […]
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COVID-19 and Furries: Fauntastic moves into 2022; Furnexion defers to year-end
This week, one** furcon is deferred and one cancelled: Mexican furcon Furnexion, originally planned for 26 Feb has deferred to 10 Dec this year. The furcon adds that as the venue and packages have been reserved, no refunds will be given. All tickets and dealers’ den arrangements will be carried over to their December event. […]
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Don’t Hug Cacti controversy: Claims of owner Lucky Coyote misbehaving circulates; DHC intends lawsuit against allegations
**Note: Qutens is raising money for a legal defense – not for a legal case said in the video. Don’t Hug Cacti, DHC for short, a prominent fursuit maker in the community is currently facing backlash from claims alleging that one of their owners, Lucky Coyote, had engaged in sexual misconduct. The controversy sparked late […]
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A revamped affinity: Changes in ownership, branding, and policies checked for FurAffinity
On February 2, FurAffinity, now more than 16 years in operation, has announced numerous changes to the furry art sharing platform. A new logo, policy changes and feature developments checked for FurAffinity as they recently changed their owner – Dragoneer, previous community manager after nearly 6 years of ownership under instant messaging platform IMVU. WATCH: […]
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Good Furry Award: Nominations open for 2020 awards
The Good Furry Award, an award recognising those who made outstanding contributions to the furry fandom, has opened nominations for their third iteration this year. Nominations close at the end of May and winners will be released in June. 好兽奖——2020年奖项提名开始 为了表彰那些为兽圈做出杰出贡献的毛兽而设立的好兽奖Good Furry Award,今年的第三届评选已经开始提名。 提名将截止于5月底,获奖者将在6月公布。
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Ursa Major Awards: Nominations open for 2020 awards
Furry fandom arts award Ursa Major Awards has opened their 2020 awards nominations. Covering various aspects of furry media, literature and arts, there will be 12 awards categories this year, bringing back the Best Anthropomorphic Costume, or Best Fursuit category into the mix. Best Anthropomorphic Motion Picture Best Anthropomorphic Dramatic Short Work Best Anthropomorphic Dramatic […]
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Anthro Northern Lights closes: Norwegian furcon ANL cites unpredictability of COVID-19 and “a lot of problems” behind closure
Citing the unpredictability posed by COVID-19, Norwegian furcon Anthro Northern Lights, slated for its first edition in November this year announced closure. This is the second time a furcon has closed its doors due to COVID-19 since US furcon FA:United closure just two months ago. The furcon also says they had “a lot of problems” […]
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COVID-19 and Furries: Furcons not taking chances despite vaccination; ConFuzzled cancels 2021 edition
Although vaccination efforts are well on the way around the world, furcons are still not taking any chances. With that, British convention ConFuzzled, originally scheduled for 28 May, moved into next year, and they say a virtual edition may be planned in its place. That said, our data now shows 16 cancelled, 3 deferred and […]
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Furtastic 2021: Leadership changes and registration details released
Danish furry convention Furtastic released updates about their edition this year. With 2020 tickets shifted to this year, only 10 slots will be available as registrations open 1 March. Their new chairman will be Shiro, current event manager at Furtastic, after their previous chairman Terril stepped down last year. Denmark’s daily coronavirus cases are decreasing […]
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COVID-19 and Furries: Eurofurence and Fursang moves to 2022, KRAZ in full swing with 2021 plans
With COVID-19 continuing to prevail this year, two European furcons cancelled last week: Originally planned for July, German furcon Eurofurence cancelled this year and moved to 2022. New dates will be released soon. German daily coronavirus cases are decreasing – 9,387 new cases reported as of 26 Jan. Further into Europe, Hungarian furcon Fursang, planned […]
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GFTV launches Patreon: 4 tiers with exclusive benefits; serves to support the channel’s future efforts
Audiences and longtime fans of GFTV now have a new way to support the channel, as it launched its Patreon page recently. Featuring 4 tiers including behind the scenes access, exclusive merch and an opportunity to be a guest on programmes, the Patreon page will serve as one of the pathways audiences can help on […]
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Brasil FurFest turns five: 3,000+ attendees, US$6,000+ donated; new mascot ‘Bombom’ debuted
First held in 2016, Brazilian convention Brasil FurFest turns five years old this year. An online celebration was held on YouTube, while also introducing their new mascot Bombom. He’s a kitten representing the idea of an urban furry event and the furcon’s support of charity efforts in rescuing stray animals on the streets. Brasil FurFest […]
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Conventions respond: Furcons update and emphasise bans in sight of US Capitol riots
With the recent riots that happened outside the US Capitol, furcons are starting to respond by updating and emphasising their list of items not allowed in convention space, most of which include those related to hate groups, the military, the police, or racial stereotypes. 兽展响应——鉴于美国国会外暴动,兽展更新并强调禁物清单 随着最近发生在美国国会大厦外的骚乱,一些兽展开始各自更新并强调了他们不允许进入兽展空间的物品清单,其中大部分包括与仇恨团体、军队、警察或种族刻板印象有关的物品。
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COVID-19 and Furries: WUFF 2021 cancelled; uncertainty lingers on furcons’ schedules
The year 2020 ended with 90* furcons cancelled and 31 completed. Due to the current pandemic, some furcons have announced virtual events this year or further delays to 2022. With that, this year’s status count on our COVID-19 Furcon Updates spreadsheet now shows 12 cancelled, 3 deferred and 105 on plan. Now recently Ukranian convention […]
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2021 New Year’s Message from GFTV
Where’s our New Year 2021 Speech video? I think this whole year already can speak for me. This year was hard, sad and/or depressing for us – but we furries did not give up, and instead came out stronger. I would like to say a big thank-you to every furry who kept us all together […]
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Furry Film Festival 2020: Award winners announced
In tandem with event virtualisations globally due to COVID-19, this year’s Furry Film Festival (F3) saw a total of 8 magic-themed short films from various participants. Well-known furry fandom personalities YouTuber Majira Strawberry, filmmaker Ash Coyote and Twitch streamer Kiit Lock was in attendance at the judge panel. With five awards in store, the nearly […]
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Furry Film Festival 2020: Premiere screening dates announced; 5 award categories this year
F3, or the Furry Film Festival recently announced the dates for their virtual screening event slated to be held on 19 December. This year, YouTuber Majira Strawberry, filmmaker Ash Coyote and Twitch streamer Kiit Lock will be in attendance at the judge panel. There will be a total of five awards presented compared to last […]
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COVID-19 and Furries: FA: United announces closure, citing difficulties due to the pandemic
It’s been 10 months since the WHO declared the coronavirus a public health emergency, and so far almost a hundred furcons globally have announced postponement until 2021. They have been faced with many challenges due to the virus, and recently because of it one furcon announced closure. FA: United, a furcon based in the US […]
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The pin scam: Fursona Pins releases caution on counterfeit Dogbomb pins
Recently, furry enamel pin maker Fursona Pins announced in a tweet warning of counterfeit Dogbomb pins in circulation, which according to them, was made by an ex-staff who was removed in violation of their policies before. Genuine Counterfeit Thick outlines (front) Thin outlines (front) Dark brown sunflower (front) Light brown sunflower (front) Smooth back Rough […]
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COVID-19 and Furries: One furcon cancelled, one held – one left to hold
Though big progress on the COVID-19 vaccine has been made, at the current stage, the pandemic still leaves many in uncertainty, which led to 13 furcons holding next year moving further into 2022. Mexican furcon Confurtiva announced Saturday the cancellation of their 2020 edition slated for last weekend. They say hybrid physical-virtual events will be […]
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