Furry, Explained with Finn the Panther

It's been awhile since there's been an episode on here, hasn't there? Here's a quick status update on what's going on and an explanation of why we've been on an unannounced leave of absence!
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It wouldn't come as a surprise to most furries if you told art is the most important aspect of the fandom. It's at the core of how the fandom works and the democratization of buying and selling art has contributed to the fandom's recent rise. But, to someone new to furry, the sheer amount of information there is about art can get overwhelming, and that information overload might bar someone from wanting to get some art for themselves. So for the next few episodes of Furry, Explained, we're going to be breaking down all things art in the furry fandom! And this week, we're starting with Your Character Heres (YCHs), one of the most straightforward ways to get a piece of art for a character or fursona!
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Sources and Stuff to Check Out:

• Wikifur: YCH
• BetaEtaDelota: What is "YCH" (Your Character Here)
• Furries Everywhere: YCH Artwork

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As a hobby, being a furry is weird. It might be something that someone engages with a lot, but might not want to tell everyone about up front, especially if that includes their parents, guardians, or primary caretakers. But it's hard to hide something this all-encompassing and those in charge of raising you are going to find out and potentially want to learn more. On this episode, we take a look at how to best explain to your parents or equivalent figures about the wonderful furry fandom, while still keeping the community, and yourself, in the best light!
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Sources and Stuff to Check Out:

• Pocari Roo: How to Tell Friends and Family You're a Furry!
• Ask Papa Bear: 10-Year-Old Furry is Afraid to Tell Parents
• Furscience: Furry Resources for Parents

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Part of the reason why the furry fandom has been around for so long is that it's traditions have evolved and adapted with the times. However, like a lot of traditions, that's hasn't been without some pushback, and the dissolving of some furry traditions have been met with some pushback as the fandom continues to grow. On this episode, we explain one of the more well-known traditions that is starting to fall out of favor with furries in the fandom: breaking the magic. We not only take a look at what that phrase means, but also present both sides of the idea to see why some may want to avoid it's increasing popularity and also why it's so popular now in the first place. And for the special few who happened to have heard this episode last week, enjoy your week off from the show! Or listen to it again, up to you...
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Sources and Stuff to Check Out:

• Wikifur: Ruining the Magic
• SolarSaber: Breaking the Magic

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In this week's episode, we talk about furry communication... again! Only this time, we're focusing on in-person communication amongst furries! As furmeets and conventions start to return, furries are going to get the chance to see each other in person again. But the skills needed to interact with each other in person are much different than the ones used to talk online, and because we've been inside for so long, we haven't been able to practice them as much as we normal. So on this episode, we explain why in-person communication skills are so important to the furry fandom, and list some of the ways you can ensure that your next in-person interaction with another furry is successful!
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Sources and Stuff to Check Out:

• Psychminds: Communication: Online vs. Face-to-Face Interactions
• The Pip: Online versus Face-to-Face Catch-Ups
• Computers in Human Behavior: Face-to-face versus online interactions

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