It has become somewhat of a yearly tradition for me to get a commission of the family, and I'm putting it out there now that I'm looking to continue this tradition. I know some artists aren't big on multiple character commissions of this scale so I'm putting it out here in my journals that I'm looking for an Artist interested in this.

I appreciate the time spent in consideration ahead of time,
Thanks :3 -SSL

I have a tradition of every year, getting a christmas piece done for my characters. Well this year is no different however, its going from 2 to 4 characters in it.. and well, I'm having a hard time finding artists who are even open for commissions, much less for multi characters and for Christmas... More complicated by the fact that one of the characters doesn't have a ref sheet....

So are there any artists out there who may be reading this who want to give it a shot?

(Explicit language)
We Descend - SSL

I feel like this is the end,
And the end is where we begin.
To wipe off this scourge like the plague,
Rebuild it all and start again.

Cause I'm SICK of this shit,
Tired of the crap,
It's his way or her way,
Well fuck all of that.

Fuck you bastards, your terrible sham
Shall lead to our deaths, of all of your kin.
Into the night you lead all of our race,
Into the depths of hell we descend.

I'm tired of you fucking batshit nutcases.
Can't you see the hatred you breed.
So sick in the head, too fucked over to mend,
You're as guilt as they, YOU'RE NO BETTER THAN THEY.

Talk race and inclusion, all bullshit delusions,
Or one race is above them all.
I'm sick of this shit, tired of your crap.
I think that it's about time it ends!

Fuck you bastards, your terrible sham,
Shall lead to the deaths of all of your kin
Into the night you lead all of our race,
Into the depths of hell we descend.

Back and forth, you can't win.
Just start over again,
Let the war of words befall,

And the words turn to cars,
bullets, and bombs.
Stop it before it consumes you all!

Fuck you bastards, your terrible sham,
Shall lead to the deaths of all of your kin.
Into the night, you lead all of our race
into the depths of hell we descend.

I dreamed I was missing,
You were so scared,
But no one would listen,
Cause no one else cared.
After my dreaming,
I woke with this fear,
What am I leaving,
when I'm done here?

So if you're asking me, I want you to know.

When my time comes, forgive the wrongs that I've done,
Help me leave behind some reasons to be missed.
Don't resent me, and when you're feeling empty
Keep me in your memory, leave out all the rest,
Leave out all the rest.

Don't be afraid,
Of taking my beating,
I've shared what I've made.
I'm strong on the surface,
Not all the way through,
I've never been perfect,
But neither have you.

So if you're asking me, I want you to know...

When my time comes, Forgive the wrong that I've done,
Help me leave behind some reasons to be missed.
Don't resent me, and when you're feeling empty,
Keep me in your memory, leave out all the rest,
Leave out all the rest,

Forgetting all the hurt inside you've learned to hide so well,
Pretending someone else can come and save me from myself
I can't be who you are.

When my time comes, Forgive the wrong that I've done.
Help me leave behind some reasons to be missed.
Don't resent me, and when you're feeling empty
Keep me in your memory, leave out all the rest
Leave out all the rest.

Forgetting all the hurt inside you've learned to hide so well
Pretending someone else can come and save me from myself
I can't be who you are,
I can't be who you are.

(This is taken from the original at https://furrypile.co.uk/threads/the.....-lead-up.1469/ . Be advised if you see (here) like that, I had a link to something pertaining to the topic at hand in that spot. You can still get the gist of what is going on without the links)

The title alone should tell you what's coming, and I'll say straight off the bat, you're gonna be reading for a long while. There has been a major storm of drama affecting some very high ranking pieces of the furry fandom that many furs may not know about. Well, after reading this, it is my hope you'll be well informed of what is going on, as well as know where I, SSL, stand on the issue.

Many of you wonder why I'm giving this thread such a name. What does Effervescent even mean? Old time latin used the term to mean, "boiling up," but it can also mean vivacious or enthusiastic. (Credit to Google for the definition and origin). That's an odd term to put up next to the word, shitshow, SSL. Why did you use it? You'll see.

But in order for you to see, You have to know what is going on. Strap in and hang on tight.

This whole mess started from a short twitter squabble (seen here) between users Artdecade, Deo, Oliviameles, and DreamerHyena. Art Decade accused the group Furry Raiders of being Nazis. Deo responds by saying she cannot wait to, "punch these nazis." Olivia responds to that saying that she believed that watching Deo get shot for unprovoked assault would be far more entertaining. Dreamer Hyena interjects, "sure hope you're not planning on bringing a gun to the con." Olivia responds, "sure hope you're not planning on attacking innocent folks. I stand for legal concealed carry." Dreamer Hyena responds that the con (Rocky Mountain Furcon) does not allow CCP in the hotel.

So we effectively have a threat to the con now, but I want to focus on something else first. The Furry Raiders. Who are these guys, and why are they being called Nazi's? The short answer is the arm band that many of their members wear containing a white circle, black paw, surrounded by all red (you can see it here). Many other furs believe this represents the Nazi arm band (seen here for comparison).

First glance, I can see why they believe that. They certainly do look very similar, and the name of the group, furry raiders, doesn't help that situation any. But I'm willing to look past this. Who actually are the furry raiders? Are they really Nazi's?

A short look at their Twitter, Wikifur, and their own website doesn't really seem to give any details as to whether they are in fact nazis or not. While it does seem they enjoy the idea of trolling via that term, it's unclear whether or not this is the case. The issue got large enough that the major magazine Rolling Stone even published a feature article on the subject matter. However, it seems obvious that the group's leader, Foxler Nightfire (twitter seen here) is definitely a member of the so called, alt-right of the political spectrum.

The issue was brought to Denver police, who deemed that there was a credible threat to Rocky Mountain Furcon. As a result, the hotel the con was to be staying in delivered an ultimatum to the con staff. Pay up for independent security or you cannot have your con here. The amount for that security? $22,000. That's a lot of money, but furries have raised that much before right? FWA just earlier this month raised a grand total of $35,000 for their charity.

But this was just the final nail in the coffin for RMFC. A con that had been plagued with issues stemming from the CEO and a 25 year old sex conviction, to a tax issue that lead to the con having to pay thousands in back taxes, to the disastrous cease and desist letter sent to Deo, and now this... The con simply did not have the money to pay for that, and folded for 2017. The Nazi punching twitter comments that had seemed like so little at the time, had brought down a relatively well know convention.

Had it all stopped there, maybe this wouldn't have caused too much of a stir. Sure the furry raiders were still being accused of Nazis and Deo was in fear of being sued, (not to mention the Con chair's possible ties to Sovereign citizen) but that should have been the end of it.

Or should it have been?

Cause it most certainly wasn't. This was only just the beginning.

Furry comedian and youtuber, 2 the Ranting Gryphon, picked up on all of this as it was occurring. (2's video on the Furry Raiders) (2's video on the folding of RMFC). 2 is a figurehead of the fandom. He's one of Uncle Kage's best friends. He's well known for his more aggressive style of comedy, influenced heavily by one George Carlin.

2 argued that Deo was in the wrong, stating that, "you can't just go up and punch someone just because you think they're a nazi."

That argument quickly got him trouble as his defense of free speech quickly became what others saw as defense of Nazis. In turn, 2 came under heavy fire for simply saying that it was wrong to assault people you don't agree with politically. 2, known for saying some crazy batshit things, could have easily whethered this, but his words would soon have dire consequences.

Word came out earlier in April that Anthrocon, the world's largest furry convention held in Pittsburgh, PA, was removing all acts that involved 2 gryphon from the schedule and that he would not be allowed on any stage at Anthrocon. When pressed as to why this was, AsheValisca, director of Programming at AC, responded,

"We originally withheld this information as a professional curtesy to 2, but with the ongoing debate, it has become pertant to make public. Programming has reviewed the overall attendance of 2's shows over the past several years. Based on this data we have decided to remove him from the main stage in order to offer more popular programming that requires the more substantial space. Given the continual reduction in attendance over the past several years at his shows I have decided that it would not be an effective use of programming space given other events that are currently planned for the convention. "

That seems simple right? The attendance at his shows is going down and we decided to have other things. On the surface, yeah, that's a reasonable answer..... but have a look at this. (2 Gryphon AC 2016, 2 Gryphon AC 2015). Just by listening to these videos, we can tell there is a large crowd. 2 Gryphon claimed that each of his shows there garnered nearly a thousand attendees at the main stage. Whether or not that is true, is hard to say...

The main issue remains this. 2 gryphon, even at the beginning before all of this happened, was only scheduled for 2 events. Even more interesting? NONE OF THESE EVENTS WAS HIS OWN SHOW. 1 was the charity auction, the other was a mix of him and Uncle Kage. Ashe's response that the idea to open up more space for other events to happen is a lie based on this very fact. It's completely bullshit, since both of these other shows.... are still on the schedule.

And besides, even IF 2 Gryphon's overall attendance was going down, he still attracts a large crowd. Put him on a smaller stage. It's not like Anthrocon doesn't have enough of them.

But no. They removed him completely. And here is where we get to the real meat of this thread.
Why did anthrocon remove 2 gryphon? What was the -REAL- reason?

Simply put? The Board members WANTED HIM GONE. That's it. Simple as that. SSL, you cannot possibly back that up. oooooo, but I can.

You it starts with this guy, Xydexx Unicorn. This is Anthrocon's Publications Director. Why is that important? I'm glad you asked. Xydexx and 2 Gryphon have a long history together. And it's not good. Xydexx has time and time again attacked 2 for his political beliefs on twitter (full list seen here). Therefore, to me at least, it seems like a massive conflict of interest for Xydexx to be able to make any decision whatsoever on whether or not 2 is allowed to perform on stage or not. However, we know for certain that he had it out for 2 gryphon... and it seems likely he wasn't alone in the board for that matter, as obvious by the fact that the board overruled Kage in this manner of 2 performing or not.

With that in mind, it can, quite safely I might add, assumed that the board simply wanted 2 gone. And when they saw they had the opportunity to do so, they took action. You can view 2 gryphon's responses here and here.

So now, not only has Rocky Mountain FurCon collapsed, but now Anthrocon has moved to remove a figurehead of the fandom from their stages and all of this resulted from a single twitter squabble... Pretty sad huh?

I wouldn't have a problem with Anthrocon removing 2 from their stage provided they actually told everyone why they did it to begin with. Regardless of whether or not you agree or disagree with 2 the Ranting Gryphon and what he says, how this all went down with Anthrcon was just plain wrong. He was treated terribly by the convention and his fans were treated terribly by the convention. They didn't even plan to release any of this information to begin with. They planned to keep this silent until someone burst their bubble and called them out for it. Then they came up with this bullshit reason as to why when the real reason was they just didn't like him and wanted him gone. Even Kothorix on youtube spoke of this incident, you can see his response here. You can also view an interesting piece from a non furry perspective here.


There's a serious issue beginning to creep into the fandom that I have not ever seen before. The identity politics that has plagued US society over the last few years is creeping into the fandom. On the left, SJWS, and the so called Alt-right on the...well.. right... Furry Raiders, I'm looking at you as I believe this is where they fall.

This divide in politics has created a dramatic showdown, the so called Effervescent shitstorm that this thread is named. I call it this because both sides enthusiastically leap into the fray and are happy to drag the other side through the dirt and proclaim themselves the victors. News flash to both of you dumb fucks in this fight, everyone loses in the end.

You see, all of the press that comes out of this, while some might call good.. after all, any press is good press, signals that the furry fandom is not immune to the trials and tribulations of outside society. Meaning, we are still human, whether we want to be half animal or not. In this way, both sides have turned their backs on the very thing that made furry what it was supposed to be, all inclusive. Furry is supposed to be a place where people can throw aside their differences and come together and just have fun for a while. To not be so serious and to just enjoy being furs. How in the hell have we managed to fuck that up?

Instead, we have created this drama laiden news story that flashes across the screen brighter than a star going supernova. Everywhere you look on twitter now, it's one gigantic flame war after another. You said this, therefore I hate you. I want to punch you, well I want to shoot you. Fuck you, you're blocked...

That's not furry. That's not the furry fandom. That's not why I joined, and that's not what anyone signed up for. We have let the outside world corrupt us to the point where it has broken into the very thing we swore it never would. Our own hatred for everything we disagree with is fast burning everything down. What happened to having an open mind? What happened to not reacting to the very first thing you see? What happened to really being all inclusive? What happened to judging a book, not by it's cover, but by it's contents and it's character? 140 words on twitter is not contents and character. At best it's a preface. And yet, that's all we need to see. And we think we know everything there is to know about someone based on our own judgments, our own assumptions, and our own philosophical theory. Do you ever take into account what someone else might be thinking? What they might have grown up with? Their position in life? Or can you not see past your own little smidgen of time and space?

The thing I'd like most to tell these people, 1, shut the fuck up. 2. Grow the fuck up. These people are supposed to be leaders of our fandom, and yet they're acting like children. That's beyond ridiculous. It's utter insanity. Have any of them asked how they got to the point that they are at? You disagree with me on one issue, therefore I hate you, and everything you stand for. I will vilify and ridicule you until you lay at my feet. Is that not a horrendous line of thinking? And yet, That's exactly what I'm seeing. That's exactly what I'm seeing. From everyone. All sides. It's like there's no middle ground anymore.

My personality type places me as a mediator. I try to see the best of both sides, but how can I do that when all each side shows me is their worst? That's a terrible thing. Have we learned nothing from the past? Since when did all inclusive turn into all inclusive who think like I do, the rest be damned? And you can't fucking reason with anybody either. Try to do so with some of the people listed above and see how long it takes for you to get called an SJW or a nazi, just because you don't immediately agree with their side. Am I the only one who thinks there's a problem with this?

You see, I think all of this, this entire post... comes back to a single long standing issue. We're not willing to see eye-to-eye. We're not willing to compromise. We want things our way or the damn highway. And if there is a god, help us if we don't agree with somebody. That's crazy. What we're seeing now is just this issue rearing it's massive ugly head. And yet, nobody is targeting the central cause. I've thought about this for weeks now, and this is the conclusion I've arrived at. If we don't change this now, the fandom will continue to divide. Soon there will be a Left Furry fandom, and right furry fandom. A bit of a shame really considering that the original idea of furry fandom was to welcome everyone and anyone to it... regardless of how you believed or felt. We all had one unifying trait... we loved to be ourselves, our characters. We loved being furs. We loved anthropomorphics. That's why we all came here. We have lost the ability to see what made us want to be furs to begin with. My friends, that's a tragedy. We cannot continue like this much longer. In the fandom, or outside of it. The rewards of our ways will soon be upon us, and I fear what will come on that day.

Stop it, before it gets here. Reason. Remember why we became furs. Stop seeing someone as our enemy, and instead, try to figure out why they think like they do. It's that simple. Is it easy? No. It's not... but we are all humans. Each of you reading this is my fellow man or woman. Let's stop this effervescent shitshow.

Respectfully,
~SSL

boy was it fun! I've got several pieces of artwork to upload.. but I'm afraid I've run into a problem. I can't remember the name of two of the artists who did some absolutely exceptional work for me! And I feel horrible about that cause seriously, everyone, dealers, artists, everyone absolutely killed it FWA this year. Holy cow. Just amazing...

But I gotta find out the artists that created one of my posts.. just figured out one of them, YAY!!! Always good... but I still have to find another.. oh well. I'll figure it out.

For my first ever con, boy it did not disappoint. I already want to go to another.

Where are you staying?
My dorm in Carrollton, Ga

What day are you getting there?
Likely won't be arriving till Thursday afternoon, and will be traveling there and back during the days.

Who will you be rooming with?
N/A

Who will you hang out with during the convention?
got no idea.

How can I find you?
I don't know? I don't know what to expect.

Are there any panels you might be attending
Time will tell.

Are you attending any stage or public performances?
if Fox Amoore is playing, then yes. !

Will you be suiting?
Wish I had a suit

Which suit(s) are you bringing?
N/A

Do you draw?
Nope

Are you taking commissions or trades?
I don't quite know of what...

How old are you?
21

How tall are you?
5' 4"

Can I talk to you?
But of course :)

Can I touch you?
Possibly.

Can I visit your room?
Nope

Can I buy you drinks?
being as though I will be driving, nothing alcoholic please.

Can I give you stuff?
What kind of stuff??

Can I hug or snuggle with you?
Hugs: Maybe
Snugs: Depends on who you are

What’s your goal for the con this year?
Not sure what to expect, just try to have fun.

Are you nice?
I'm very impatient, but otherwise yes.

How long are you going?
Thursday - Sunday.

If I see you, how should I get your attention?
Just approach. I don't bite

Where will you be most of the time during the days?
I don't know! I haven't planned that far ahead!

What/where will you be eating?
Not even remotely sure yet.

Can I come with you for food/fun etc?
If the opportunity arrises!

Can I take your picture?
We shall see.

So, over the past few days, I've really been thinking about getting some writing going. This can be stories, novels, lyrics, anything really. But I'm not really sure where to get started at... so I figured... Why not ask you guys?

So what would you be interested in seeing from me? What would you like to see this snow leopard write? I'm an open book, and I'd leap at the opportunity, but I'm not sure what you guys would like.

By the way, some people would argue that I should write what I feel.. I feel like writing anything and everything, a sort of opposite writers block where I want to write so much, I can't even narrow it down, so that's where you come in :)

I hope to hear back a bit, and I look forward to the opportunity.

You heard me, let's go! ask on away :3

Yeeeeup. You saw it there. I am now on Inkbunny.

https://inkbunny.net/SSL

1. First thing you wash in the shower?
Gotta go with my hair

2. What color is your favorite hoodie?
Don't really do hoodies, I only have one. Blue Eddie Bauer

3. Would you kiss the last person you kissed again?
I doubt it.

4. Do you plan outfits?
Generally, no.

5. How are you feeling RIGHT now?
Accomplished.

6. What's the closest thing to you that's red?
The top of the desk my computer is on.

7. Tell me about the last dream you remember having?
I don't really remember XD

8. Did you meet anybody new today?
We meet someone new almost every day right?

9. What are you craving right now?
nothing currently.

10. Do you floss?
Nope.

11. What comes to mind when I say cabbage?
yeeeeugh.

12. Are you emotional?
Not really.

13. Have you ever counted to 1,000?
Uhh. No. I'm never that bored.

14. Do you bite into your ice cream or just lick it?
Lick lick lick.

15. Do you like your hair?
As long as it's there, I like it!

16. Do you like yourself?
I try to.

17. Would you go out to eat with George W. Bush?
Yeah Sure. why not?

18. What are you listening to right now?
Give me a moment..... ........ linkin Park's Guilty All The Same

19. Are your parents strict?
Yep.

20. Would you go sky diving?
I think I'll pass.

21. Do you like cottage cheese?
Gonna say no..

22. Have you ever met a celebrity?
I'd say yes. I've met John from Skillet.

23. Do you rent movies often?
Nope..

24. Is there anything sparkly in the room you're in?
Sparkly... hm...... I don't think so....

25. How many countries have you visited?
None. Only in the US.

26. Have you made a prank phone call?
eh. no.

27. Ever been on a train?
Nope

28. Brown or white eggs?
Brown are better.

29. Do you have a cell-phone?
Yep.

30. Do you use chap stick?
When I really need it.

31. Do you own a gun?
No. Do I wish I did, yes. Concealed Carry.

32. Can you use chop sticks?
No.

33. Who are you going to be with tonight?
Just myself.

34. Are you too forgiving?
I try to be.

35. Ever been in love?
I've been there. But I've also been back since. so. yeah.

36. What is your best friend(s) doing tomorrow (or the next soonest week day)?
My guess, right now they're probably analyzing the severe weather in the midwest...

37. Ever have cream puffs?
What's a cream puff?

38. Last time you cried?
When I finished watching Angel Beats. The feeelz man!!!

39. What was the last question you asked?
What's a cream puff?

40. Favorite time of the year?
Fall and Winter (Spring for Severe Weather)

41. Do you have any tattoos?
Nope

42. Are you sarcastic?
I generally use it jokingly, but when I'm in a bad mood, I become very very sarcastic.

43. Have you ever seen The Butterfly Effect?
I probably have, but I can't remember what it is.

44. Ever walked into a wall?
Oh. yeah.

45. Favorite color?
Purple.

46. Have you ever slapped someone?
Yeeeeeup.

47. Is your hair curly?
Nope.

48. What was the last CD you bought?
I bought three at a time last time.
1. Red - Release the Panic (RELEASE THE PANIC! OH! RELEASE THE PANIC! let it out. Let it out. LET IT OUT!!!!!!)
2. Zac Brown Band - You Get What You Give
3. Aaron Lewis - The Road.

49. Do looks matter?
Somewhat yes.

50. Could you ever forgive a cheater?
I try to forgive as best as I can.

51. Is your phone bill sky high?
heh. I think so.

52. Do you like your life right now?
I'm just trying to work it as best as I can. I'm not satisfied per say.

53. Do you sleep with the TV on?
Sometimes yes.

54. Can you handle the truth?
Don't lie to me. Don't sugar coat it, but don't expect me to always go along with what you say.

55. Do you have good vision?
Not the best.

56. Do you hate or dislike more than 3 people?
Yes.

57. How often do you talk on the phone?
Not that often.

58. The last person you held hands with?
Rather not say.

59. What are you wearing?
T-shirt and shorts.

60.What is your favorite animal?
gotta go with my felines.

61. Where was your favorite picture taken at?
I don't really have a favorite picture..

62. Can you hula hoop?
nope.

63. Do you have a job?
yep. I do.

64. What was the most recent thing you bought?
hmm.... Mcdonalds for supper a couple nights ago.

65. Have you ever crawled through a window?
Nope.