[code]One such issue is that some consider it politically incorrect to refer to anything made before 1980 as Furry. Another is the "It must be made by a Furry to be called Furry" issue. [/code]
I am of the opinion there's a difference between Funny Animal, Furry, and other forms of Anthropomorphics. Part of my definition of Furry does indeed have it made by Furry. I also generally date the Fandom to the late-70s and early-80s for starting, but...
I readily admit that the borders are fuzzy, sometimes arbitrary, and solely my ever-evolving opinion. Sure, I espouse it and share it, and my archival work is rooted in this analysis (Primarily to save money on acquisitions), but I'm willing to listen to and be swayed by alternative views of thought.
Of course, I don't think this quote was aimed at me - back in 2012 I don't know if I had these thoughts, much less shared them. I'm certainly not going to shun a member of the fandom for enjoying some other form of anthropomorphics - the distinction is mainly academic anyhow.
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[code]One such issue is that some consider it politically incorrect to refer to anything made before 1980 as Furry. Another is the "It must be made by a Furry to be called Furry" issue. [/code]
I am of the opinion there's a difference between Funny Animal, Furry, and other forms of Anthropomorphics. Part of my definition of Furry does indeed have it made by Furry. I also generally date the Fandom to the late-70s and early-80s for starting, but...
I readily admit that the borders are fuzzy, sometimes arbitrary, and solely my ever-evolving opinion. Sure, I espouse it and share it, and my archival work is rooted in this analysis (Primarily to save money on acquisitions), but I'm willing to listen to and be swayed by alternative views of thought.
Of course, I don't think this quote was aimed at me - back in 2012 I don't know if I had these thoughts, much less shared them. I'm certainly not going to shun a member of the fandom for enjoying some other form of anthropomorphics - the distinction is mainly academic anyhow.