Well, (with the holidays now mostly in the rear-view mirror), it is now a new year, and indeed, a new decade - that is upon us, my fellow Furs..... and thus, my first postings (of this new era) have to be, (of course) - on my own threads.
(To those who are still following this thread) - let me start off by wishing everyone a very happy, and prosperous 2020 !
(After the past several months on here) - I'm still finding myself kind of perplexed, as to what I should do with this thing.....now that it's basically been a "one-man-band" type of operation - where, I often times get feedback on things that I post on here, (from people - both known, and unknown)..... but not really much in the way of any "interesting facts", that I've been promising to write about.
And thus - I apologize if this thread is becoming a bit of a "let-down" to some people, (if applicable).
But, I will try my darndest to make some more contributions to it - (when I can, in the future).... as I still enjoy doing this thing, in any case.
At any rate - I think what's really great, about threads (such as this) - is that they can often times
"ebb and flow" as time goes on - where, the various contributions and materials (herein) can either grow, and/or shrink - depending on our moods, our life events, and indeed - our creativity.
And thus - threads such as this, (and in some cases - blogs, on other platforms) - can often times take on a
"life of their own" - and (in turn) can thus create
"different meanings, for different kinds of people"...... (such as): my coyote yote "appreciation thread" that I created, earlier this year.
I must say, (with that thread in particular) - it's another thing that I enjoy doing immensely, as well - and thus, it will continue to be updated on here, just so long as I'm a member here, and that the staff will still allow it, (of course).... and so - stay tuned for more of those types of postings, (if you enjoy that sort of thing), as well.... as us "coyote yotes" certainly deserve our spot at the table, as well, once and a while..... eh?
But with that, (I should also add) that - I'm not really trying to make any particular points with anything that I do on here.... and thus, I don't necessarily support, (and/or discount) any particular meanings - (any people out there) may extract (or surmise) - from either: any of my online contributions, or.... in any of my Fandom activities, elsewhere.... as - I always say
"to each his/her own" and - whether they hold either a positive, (or indeed, a negative) view of anything I say or do - it's certainly
"in the eye of the beholder", (I believe) and thus - it isn't really something that I can control - or, have any influence over.
But, with that said.... I'm not really the type of Fur that enjoys "tooting my own horn" - (as they say), either.... nor - am I really the type of Fur that tries to "rock the boat", when it comes to any of the various controversies - (that we may frequently encounter), both here, and elsewhere..... and thus - one thing I think people out there (who know me) will agree on - is that: I often times do my darndest to try and "temper" any of my contributions - (in the various spaces that I am, online)..... which, I think (in turn) - makes said contributions much more appreciated, (or perhaps even highly regarded), by my followers..... and, (in the case of my critics) - at least palatable.... for them to encounter.
But - in spite of all my efforts, (to occasionally straddle the philosophical fences, that I encounter) - I've also found myself growing a tendency nowadays to become a bit more "weary" about controversies, (in general).... and thus - a bit more "reserved" if you will, (and I guess) - "conservative".... in some of my contributions and postings, as well.... (by either): greatly smoothing over my language, (and at some times, if needed) - even taking a step back - and being less participatory, in some things.
And so, with that.... (I also think) that there's one additional thing - that even my most harshest critics out there, (in this Fandom who know me) can (at least) concur with - (and that is): that I'm also the type of Fur - that clearly exhibits
"resilience", (in the face of any adversities that I may encounter).... which, (in all honestly) - is one thing that I occasionally try to extrapolate and utilize at times as well, (whenever it's needed).
And so, if anything - (at the end of the day) I think my resolve makes me a bit of a "Furry Stalwart", in some ways, in my many years in this Fandom.... (and indeed, online) in places such as this.... where - not everyone is necessarily kind, (or, at least open) - to anything that I may have to say.
And this (in turn), I think - makes me a bit of a "survivor", if you will.... (if one wishes to label it that way).... and - that's certainly a terrific
"Badge of Honor" - that I'll happily and proudly wear, at any time - (when facing any of the critics out there).
But, with all that said.... I make no apologies to people, either - for what I believe.... nor - what I may have to say (or do) - to better myself, and the people that I care about..... as - (I always say also): that -
"the day I start censoring myself - is the day that I close up my social media accounts, and walk away".
And all of this,
will certainly remain true - regardless of the time frame it may take - for me to either walk, (or.... perhaps, if I allow it) - be pushed, out the door.... by those critics (out there) who'd love to see me go away.
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