"Obviously, a good deal of conventions believe it is, and given the patterns of such individuals that would use provocative symbols have made their presence known at other conventions earlier this year they felt is was best to make a statement, to which I would agree."
The problem is that we have a specific Furry issue on this matter. There are people who hold those stances and act in a provocative manner. That's not even accounting for those who cost Califur $24,000.
These people are bad actors, they're not participating in good faith. Why should they be allowed to participate?
"Obviously, a good deal of conventions believe it is, and given the patterns of such individuals that would use provocative symbols have made their presence known at other conventions earlier this year they felt is was best to make a statement, to which I would agree."
The problem is that we have a specific Furry issue on this matter. There are people who hold those stances and act in a provocative manner. That's not even accounting for those who cost Califur $24,000.
These people are bad actors, they're not participating in good faith. Why should they be allowed to participate?