The Anthro Manifesto

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The “furry” stylization of art, as we all have so dubbed it, has for longer around been than most recognize. America’s most beloved cartoon character, Bugs Bunny, is a prime example of the anthropomorphic style. The addition of such bodily parts as the tail, large ears, whiskers, and fur allow levels of expression unmatched by other methods. Much potential lies with the anthro style, and as of yet we’ve but scratched the surface of what can be achieved. Very saddening, it is, to see such potential squandered. Practitioners and fans alike of this style are discriminated against- the reasoning behind this being works of a pornographic nature classified similarly. Furry pornography is what is most seen by the non-fan base, and by such fans and practitioners are oft slandered as perverts. “Yiff”, as it is called, dominates the anthropomorphic genre. Abjection ruling, the entire field suffers, as many do not wish to associate with ilk what likens itself to it. To call oneself a furry is to announce a sexual fetish- it is not recognized that yiff and anthro art are indeed of separate categorem. Liken the situation to this: in both porn shoots and modeling shoots peoples are photographed posing in an appealing manner, but they differ much. Anthro art is hindered by this misinterpretation of the public; in consequence, we are at a loss of a progressive and expressive style. To persecute the yiff fan-base would not ease this quandary, as this is in amorality. Though we may not agree with that they pleasure in, equally wrong is it to judge them for such. Rather, we as a whole must together band, in aspirations of molting this beleaguering pericarp. Declare your fandom, and make known the separation of furry and yiff. Liberate this stylization of art, so that it may flourish and become distinctual: let it develop so that we may witness a new age of anthropomorphism.