by Dianna Defiant, Guest Writer
Location: Our Virtual Advice Desk

Dear Di,

Why do so many people discriminate against furries?  I like being one, but I am now getting banned from some places just by walking in. I cover up and don’t run around nude, or anything.  I’m not a griefer, and I think I look cute.  What’s wrong with people? Should I just have a human avatar that I can pull out when people are mean to me? It’s really beginning to hurt my feelings.

Sincerely,
Fuzzy-Wuzz

Dear Fuzzy:

You look different than “normal” and that scares and intimidates some people in SL just like in RL. They don’t know what to expect or how to deal with you, so they choose not to, therefore you are discriminated against. Lots of discrimination is decreased in RL because of PC-ness.  But in SL, anyone can say anything and not really be held accountable.  The other side to that is if you choose to be radically different, then you choose to receive the reaction of the “mainstream”, and will have to deal with it. That doesn’t mean the mainstream is right. And sad to say – I’m sure there have been some furries out there, unlike you, who were griefers and trouble-makers, and they have given Furries a bad reputation. Therefore some people ignorantly expect it from all Furries. So Fuzzy – if a Furry is truly who you are and want to be I would NOT advise you to be human to fit in. Go places where you can be yourself. There are some sims that are “furry only” where the humans are banned. Don’t take the mean comments personally. And don’t let the actions of a few reflect poorly upon all humans. Look for the nice people – we’re out there – and when you find the meanies, move on!

XXOO
Di

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Hey - I don’t get those animal creatures on Second Life - weird, but hey, man, I’m not mean to them or anything.  good answer.

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