We're more open. Sure, there are people who brush stuff under the carpet, but look at this. We have a story here on our 'main' news site. I've talked to people who have said that in some groups, the thought of even putting something like this out there can get you shunned.
Flayrah's been criticised for muckracking in the past – but our loyalty is to the fandom, not individuals or organizations within it. Besides, in a group as large and diverse as furry fandom has become, shunning only hurts if you let it. (Just don't stop scritchin'!)
The BBC suggests that, in part, it's a generational thing. Of course, right now they're trying to defend against accusations that they did nothing when one of their more famous personalities was exploiting groupies.
Flayrah's been criticised for muckracking in the past – but our loyalty is to the fandom, not individuals or organizations within it. Besides, in a group as large and diverse as furry fandom has become, shunning only hurts if you let it. (Just don't stop scritchin'!)