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How Can Older Furries Remain "Relevant" in the Fandom?

5/21/2021

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How does a senior furry stay relevant in the furry fandom?

Dineegla (age 67)

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[Note: I personally know Dineegla, as some of my comments below may demonstrate.]
Dear Dineegla:

Great question :) My first gut reaction is that you don't need to stay "relevant." The furry fandom should be something fun and rewarding in itself without worrying about whether others see you as relevant or not. Mirriam-Webster defines relevant as "having significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand." So, what you are asking is, basically, how do I keep up with the younger furs and stay in their line of vision.

If you wish to make an impact on the modern fandom, there are two main paths you could take: one is to get super involved in the administration of a furcon or furmeet. People who have been leaders in the world of cons and meets make huge contributions to keeping the fandom alive and vital; the other is to increase your presence in the media. More and more, furries who are getting noticed are those who run podcasts or have YouTube programs. I know you and your husband tried that virtual gym once (not sure if you still have that), but that is to a very specific taste. You need to do something with broader appeal if you wish to get a bigger audience.

There other ways to be relevant, though, if you are very creative. One is to be a popular fursuiter and/or musician like Telegram or Foxes and Peppers, but I have a feeling that is not up your alley. Same with such things as inventing and creating new video or board games, cartoons, feature films, graphic novels, or comic strips. But if you are so inclined toward any of those, that would certainly hold possibilities in making you a name in the fandom.

If you wish to become more relevant, in summary, the answer is to increase your involvement in fandom activities.

Hugs,
Papabear
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Critter link
5/21/2021 06:57:11 pm


Hmmm, as an older furry I didn't know that being relevant was necessary! I'm into the furry community to I have a connection with anthropomorphics, like to make friends, and enjoy having fun.

I usually volunteer to help out at events but feel no need to be a leader, happy to let the younger crowd have a chance to do that.

- Critter

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