Adult Art in the Fandom

[UBA]

Hello fellow BC fur fans!

As you may have already gleaned from the subject of this post: I am interested in learning about your personal stance on the topic of adult furry art in the fandom. Every fandom has this side of it more or less, but it's the furry fandom that seems to get the most flack for it from the public eye.

So how do you feel about adult art in the fandom?  Is it a plus? Does it not make a difference? Or do you feel it's detrimental to the fandom as a whole? And ultimately how do you feel about the artists that draw the adult material?

Personally I enjoy working on adult material. Mostly because I find it's the easiest way to elicit an emotional response from the viewer and because the adult work tends to pay more than the general stuff. I feel it's just part of the experience and helps some people feel closer to their furry personas.

I'm sure this has been asked many times before, in one form or another, but I specifically want to get the BC community's view on the matter. I encourage you to post your views as well as vote, but I understand if you'd want to only vote in order to remain anonymous on the matter.

I look forward to reading your responses!

Regards,
-UBA

[tokar]

Hello fellow BC fur fans!

As you may have already gleaned from the subject of this post: I am interested in learning about your personal stance on the topic of adult furry art in the fandom. Every fandom has this side of it more or less, but it's the furry fandom that seems to get the most flack for it from the public eye.

So how do you feel about adult art in the fandom?  Is it a plus? Does it not make a difference? Or do you feel it's detrimental to the fandom as a whole? And ultimately how do you feel about the artists that draw the adult material?

Personally I enjoy working on adult material. Mostly because I find it's the easiest way to elicit an emotional response from the viewer and because the adult work tends to pay more than the general stuff. I feel it's just part of the experience and helps some people feel closer to their furry personas.

I'm sure this has been asked many times before, in one form or another, but I specifically want to get the BC community's view on the matter. I encourage you to post your views as well as vote, but I understand if you'd want to only vote in order to remain anonymous on the matter.

I look forward to reading your responses!

Regards,
-UBA

How do I feel about adult magazines in the store?  They are there and I have the opportunity to look through them if I choose to do so.  If I choose not to do so, that is good too.  So long as proper safeguards are put up, assuming these are posted on a separate page, such as - STOP .... You are about to enter adult content - blah blah, then there shouldn't be a problem.
If there is a survey, put me down as neutral.

[Drakkus]

This is one of those debates that has existed very nearly as long as the fandom has. I remember the whole burned fur movement back in the day, and not a lot has changed since then, really. (Though the tolerance level of furries has probably gotten better, in my opinion)

Still, it's important to understand that while some (read: many) aspects of the furry community is sexualized, it's not all there is to it, and it's not something everyone is here for. I think we're long past the point of sex not being associated with the fandom, though.

To answer the actual question, I personally think furry porn is great, and wish you nothing but the best of luck in your continued creation of twisted works for deviants like me.

[Owl]

The type of people who are usually interested in furry are almost always interested in adult material too. People are going to draw it regardless of the fandom or not. And there's a great deal of people who aren't interested in the fandom but are interested in the adult material.

It's not really something I begrudge people for indulging in (especially since I indulge in it myself). I just see it as part of the appeal.

[UBA]

Some excellent responses so far! It's great being able to hear each of your personal takes on the matter. Keep em coming!  :D

[Nibi]

Every fandom I've ever been a part of has it's adult side, such as anime. I've never felt like one fandom really had more or less then another. I feel as though it's just a human thing, rule 34 right? xD

I'm perfectly fine with it. And for those who aren't, artists just need to make sure they mark their art as Mature or NSFW so others can avoid it. Also artists who draw at meetups or conventions should be aware of where they are and if they're drawing graphic porn that it may make others uncomfortable. There's a time and a place for every thing, just use common sense.

[Nostalgicmon]

I always like to say that I am among a minority of furs who don't really see a lot of appeal in adult-themed art. Of course, it depends on how we define what "adult art" is if its nudity/porn or mild to extreme fetish art and so on. I do indulge in some fetish art that does not include much nudity or vanilla sexual themes mainly because I don't see a large appeal in that but some would still classify it as "adult art" just based on the nature of what it is and the audience it appeals to.

With that being said, I have no objection to artists wanting to draw such art in the community. You'll find it wherever you go. I think it is important to have that artistic freedom in such a large and diversified community of people alongside other talents, and that is a beauty.

[Owl]

Of course, it depends on how we define what "adult art" is if its nudity/porn or mild to extreme fetish art and so on.

I think anything that would make you nervous if your employer saw it as your phone background would be classified as "adult art"

[UBA]

I always like to say that I am among a minority of furs who don't really see a lot of appeal in adult-themed art. Of course, it depends on how we define what "adult art" is if its nudity/porn or mild to extreme fetish art and so on.

I would say anything that was designed explicitly to illicit arousal can be safely classified as adult art.

I'm perfectly fine with it. And for those who aren't, artists just need to make sure they mark their art as Mature or NSFW so others can avoid it. Also artists who draw at meetups or conventions should be aware of where they are and if they're drawing graphic porn that it may make others uncomfortable. There's a time and a place for every thing, just use common sense.

And I totally agree with that sentiment. I am not one for shoving my work into people's faces, and certainly not if they find the content offensive. I make sure to do the very things you've stated here. My goal is to get a feel for everyone's view on an artist who isn't afraid to draw adult material in general. Because I am very clearly just that.

I should maybe append to this thread another question: If you met an artist in person, and you knew they drew furry porn, would you immediately think less of them and try not to associate yourself with said artist? Or would you be able to see past that and not judge? (I would say hypothetically, but it's pretty obvious I'm putting myself into that scenario :P)

Thanks again for participating, everyone! I really appreciate it.

~UBA

[Mosesj]

I draw/write adult furry stuff because it's fun and there's a lot of creativity to what goes into a piece of drawing/story (the best ones tend to have a lot of them!)

I think it's one way of expressing yourself and who you are through a means in which you normally wouldn't get to do.

Though it does make it hard sometimes ^^;

Like when I say I'm an artist to people and show them the one bit of sfw work I have to show.

[Tegir]

i guess i got into the furry fandom after i discovered the art. it did solidify my realization of being furry. that is both from adult and regular art.

personally, im not that sexual so i like the art to express those feelings that i might not have, or i guess since certain imagery isnt in real life, then it provides the escalism for it. i am very picky about the theme or content of the nsfw stuff, but otherwise i really enjoy the tame, cute, and cuddly stuff the most. thats what i miss most in real life so that is what i like to see on the internet.

if and when i do meet an artist in real life, i have nothing but respect for them. whether it is considered porn or not, art is a valuable skill, and it should never be held back. if someone is restricted from expessing their talent or thoughts, then that is never good. as for what some may find more disturbing, it is just your level of comfor and you are free to sift through it or retrict yourself on what you view.

i have written stories, and read a lot as well and they provide a lot of fulfillment for emotions that we dont always get to feel (besides loneliness, hehe). it takes a lot of effort to art and i am impressed and extremely grateful to those that put themselves out there and share it with us. it has honestly saved my life on more than one occasion!

[ppakky]

eh, could be better. Would be nice if they incorporated more Tercels.

[Owl]

eh, could be better. Would be nice if they incorporated more Tercels.

Are you referring to the Toyota Car? The Tercel?

Because... that's a specific fetish

[Drake Wingfire]

The adult side of the fandom is something I have embraced with much gusto. Then again my overall take on sexuality is "Its a part of being human, don't be ashamed of yourself!" This also applies in terms of furry as well. Adult content will always exist because our main age demographic is pretty much everyone who has hit puberty... but hasn't hit their sexual decline years, sooo a no brainier.

In terms of art, I draw a significant amount of adult content. Most of it is for my own eyes and tastes because I do enjoy seeing me as my dragon self doing what I am am curious about IRL.. just in a much more identifiable form, but thats a whole other subject. Its all a part of exploring myself in different ways. I also love seeing adult art from others because I get to learn a little bit about them in the process, what they like, who they want to be. There is a lotta porn for porns sake out there, but there is also very intimate and even kinky works that really amount to much more than just "heee, that guy spooged on that fox". I like to try and embrace and support people for that side of them because it takes a LOT of guts and faith to put yourself out there in that way, even in the furry fandom. We still got our groups and types who are very sexually uncomfortable and are of the mindset that others should be that way too and that is also something that wont ever change due to a plethora of social and mental variables, so I do what I can in my own lill bubble to support and encourage people on that front because its one of the many spices of life!

For that same reason I feel very strongly against censorship and sexual shaming, as I view those things as detrimental to ones well being and enjoyment of life overall.

[Mosesj]

The adult side of the fandom is something I have embraced with much gusto. Then again my overall take on sexuality is "Its a part of being human, don't be ashamed of yourself!" This also applies in terms of furry as well. Adult content will always exist because our main age demographic is pretty much everyone who has hit puberty... but hasn't hit their sexual decline years, sooo a no brainier.

In terms of art, I draw a significant amount of adult content. Most of it is for my own eyes and tastes because I do enjoy seeing me as my dragon self doing what I am am curious about IRL.. just in a much more identifiable form, but thats a whole other subject. Its all a part of exploring myself in different ways. I also love seeing adult art from others because I get to learn a little bit about them in the process, what they like, who they want to be. There is a lotta porn for porns sake out there, but there is also very intimate and even kinky works that really amount to much more than just "heee, that guy spooged on that fox". I like to try and embrace and support people for that side of them because it takes a LOT of guts and faith to put yourself out there in that way, even in the furry fandom. We still got our groups and types who are very sexually uncomfortable and are of the mindset that others should be that way too and that is also something that wont ever change due to a plethora of social and mental variables, so I do what I can in my own lill bubble to support and encourage people on that front because its one of the many spices of life!

For that same reason I feel very strongly against censorship and sexual shaming, as I view those things as detrimental to ones well being and enjoyment of life overall.

I think that's why I enjoy writing yiff stories a lot. It's a way of expressing myself personally that I really don't get to do a lot of IRL, mainly because who I am inside is different then the impression I give