That all sounds like kind of a strawman argument. You're the one bringing up furry as a counter-culture.
I'm talking about the furs who do want to take cub (or scat, or non-con, or feral) mainstream - or failing that, at least do business with fans and make a living off it - but who are being prevented from doing so, today; and who don't want to see that interference extend to further spheres of interactions with their customers.
It's hard to run any kind of business - even self-employed - without dealing with corporations. Not being able to use PayPal, Patreon or Picarto is a real problem for some artists. It's not insurmountable, but it's a burden, and needlessly so. This is the financially-pressured corporate censorship that already exists, and it's one reason fans are wary of their influence.
Everyone likes to be appreciated, and limited marketing engagements can have benefits for all concerned. However, there's a clear risk of fan organizations "selling out" - tailoring their members' activities to what's palatable to a sponsor. If that's the cost, it's not worth paying; and if necessary, we'll drag you down with us to preserve what we have for future fans. The cub must flow!
That all sounds like kind of a strawman argument. You're the one bringing up furry as a counter-culture.
I'm talking about the furs who do want to take cub (or scat, or non-con, or feral) mainstream - or failing that, at least do business with fans and make a living off it - but who are being prevented from doing so, today; and who don't want to see that interference extend to further spheres of interactions with their customers.
It's hard to run any kind of business - even self-employed - without dealing with corporations. Not being able to use PayPal, Patreon or Picarto is a real problem for some artists. It's not insurmountable, but it's a burden, and needlessly so. This is the financially-pressured corporate censorship that already exists, and it's one reason fans are wary of their influence.
Everyone likes to be appreciated, and limited marketing engagements can have benefits for all concerned. However, there's a clear risk of fan organizations "selling out" - tailoring their members' activities to what's palatable to a sponsor. If that's the cost, it's not worth paying; and if necessary, we'll drag you down with us to preserve what we have for future fans. The cub must flow!