$8 for those? Fuck it, I'm selling 3D printed knickknacks to furries for a living
A perfect example of how capitalism penalizes the disabled and neurodiverse though.
"Oh, you have sensory issues? That'll be $8 per issue or guess you'll just have to deal"
In my endless resourcefulness, I've solved this problem for free with a little trick I like to call dissociative episode
These are for fursuiters who have a hard time being heard under all the fluff
I wrote paragraphs critiquing this sentiment as someone inside the fandom, but I got five paragraphs in and was veering into capitalist realism so I stopped myself.
Rather than some wordy, pseudo-lefty analysis, I'll just say we have a glut of people doing that already and it sucks then follow with an emoji.
Now I want to read it though
Consent Badges $8 each
Permanently Deleted
Overwhelmed easily
I'm "please be patient with me"
I promise im trying my best
These are incredibly useful for fursuiters. Especially those without an experienced handler.
Is a handler someone who helps suiters not bump into everything?
Correct. Also helps keeps them hydrated and stuff. Make sure they don't die from heat stroke. That kinda stuff
definitely did not intend for this post to punch down on my furry comrades, consent badges are such a cool idea! kinda silly they are $8 a piece tho.
Definitely fragile poops. Not sure what that means but I've been having digestive troubles lately so I feel like I relate
ahem uhh that says "props"
Please be patient with me
light sensitivity. I hate LED headlights still. they hurt
They/Them
Please pick me up!
Awkward but friendly
Overwhelmed easily
Low energy
Let's seeeee that comes to...
$40
PLEASE DON’T TOUCH ME
I assume from some of them talking about props that these are for cosplayers at cons? But all the ones specifically about hugs remind me of this book we read our kid called "Don't Hug Doug" about how some people don't want to be touched and you need to get permission before showing people physical affection.
At one point it points out that you can hug a porcupine, but it's not recommended.
Very cute book.
chronic pain, be gentle
Low Energy
DO NOT BOOP!
considering my dog poked me straight in my open eyeball this morning with her snoot, I am very DO NOT BOOP rn
Rude dog
AWKWARD BUT FRIENDLY fits me pretty well I'd say
PRONE TO OVERHEATING here
I have naturally low blood pressure and get fainty when it's 90+
Have you tried a cooling vest? I got one of those phase-change dealies this summer and it really made things bearable compared to when I was almost fainting after a 30 minute walk. I'm actually still wearing it now even though things have cooled down, since it's more comfy and I end up sweating a lot less.
I need a Rolodex to go with these.
Also, I do not consent to those prices.
awkward but friendly; please talk to mehello ❤️ you look very handsome today, I love your hat
Please hug me! Someone, anyone
:meow-hug:
who wants uppies?
🥺
163cm 54kg btw (5'4'' 120lbs)
i will try my best
I am all △s (except for being a suiter, unless you count wearing a human suit?)
The entire wall at once all the time
Currently Fatigued: Low Energy
These go on a catboy collar?
basically! consent badges from a furry convention.
Honestly didn't expect to be correct.
Ehh, I'd just hang them on my lanyard.
EDIT: Strange UI lag caused multiple replies. My apologies.
Ehh, I'd just hang them on my lanyard, but to each according to their needs.
Ehh, I'd just hang them on my lanyard, but to each according to their needs.
roleplay okay
(dirty secret)
Lightning bolt! Lightning bolt!
Prone to overheating
Uppies? Please pick me up!
Please hug me!
Overwhelmed easily
Social anxiety - please be patient
I don't know what pronoun badge to pick
(I know my flair says "any" but what it really means is "there's a pronoun that makes me happier to hear but I'm too chickenshit to ask for it")One time when I was super depressed I randomly ran into a fursuiter in public and they gave me a big hug and a piece of candy and it really cheered me up, at least for that day. Honestly makes me tear up just thinking about it. It's amazing what a difference a simple gesture of connection and kindness can make when you're feeling so utterly alone and alienated.
my kid went to a con a while back, in a homemade fursuit & i think it genuinely changed their life. folks wanting to take pictures of / with them gave them confidence & many hugs were had.
Ask for it, coward
Definetly awkward but friendly and please be patient with me.
Not right now, I'm on break
Definitely 'awkward, but friendly please talk to me'.
Prone to overheating
Light sensitivity
I'm Easily Overwhelmed
awkward but friendly... any pronouns... roleplay okay ;)
Please don't touch me, leave me alone, give me space, do not interact. And I'm guessing the cut off one in blue is something about social anxiety.
I'm a lot of fun. Lol
LOW ENERGY
Permanently Deleted
The top 3 rows
"Please be patient with me" gang
Prone to sensory overload.
