Alright, let’s get real for a second—I’ve been sitting on this thought for a while, and honestly? It’s starting to bug me enough that I just need to say it: why does the UK furry scene feel so weirdly closed off compared to the US?
Before anyone grabs their pitchforks, let me be clear: this isn’t a callout or some spicy drama drop. It’s just my personal experience, and maybe I’ve just had bad luck. But it’s happened often enough that I think there’s something worth talking about here.
In the US, furry conventions feel like walking into a giant, chaotic hug. You don’t need to know anyone, have a suit, or even fully understand what’s going on—people just want you to be part of the madness. You walk through the door and it’s like, “You made it! Welcome! You like weird animal art and unhinged vibes? So do we! Come hang out, try this event, meet some folks!” It’s infectious. You get swept up in the enthusiasm, and suddenly you’re playing along in a dance circle or trading memes with a stranger like you’ve known each other for years.
It doesn’t matter if you’re deep in the community or just furry-adjacent. Maybe you’re just curious, dipping a toe in, trying to figure out what the hype is about. Doesn’t matter. In my experience, the US furry scene is like “You’re here? That’s enough. Come join the chaos.” It’s open. It’s welcoming. It’s just... fun.
Now, let’s talk about the UK scene.
In the UK? It feels like walking into a club where the bouncer’s asking questions you didn’t study for. “Are you one of us? How long have you been around? Do you actually have a suit? If you’re not a furry, why are you even here?” There’s this weird vibe, like everyone’s already got their tight little groups, and if you’re not already plugged into those circles, good luck breaking in. It’s not openly hostile—no one’s throwing shade outright—but the cold shoulder? Oh, it’s there. You feel it.
It’s like everyone’s already locked into their cliques, and unless you’ve been grandfathered into the scene or you’re someone they already know, you’re just... floating around the edges. There’s no “Come in, try this, let’s hang out” energy. It’s more like “Who are you, and why should I care?”
And the thing is—I want to get involved! I want to vibe with people who are creative, passionate, and just as weirdly niche as I am. I want to share art, talk nonsense, and maybe even roll into a fur meet and feel like I belong. But instead of open arms, it’s this invisible wall of “Yeah, but are you really one of us?”
I don’t know if it’s a size thing—maybe the UK furry scene is smaller and feels more insular because of that. Maybe it’s a cultural difference, where people just take longer to warm up to strangers. I get it. I really do. Smaller communities can be protective of their space. But honestly? It wouldn’t hurt to be a little more inviting—a little more “Hey, you seem cool, come chill with us.”
Because here’s the thing: every community needs new blood. You don’t grow by making newcomers feel like outsiders. You grow by letting people in, by making room for fresh faces, new ideas, and different kinds of creativity.
Right now, though? The UK scene feels like it’s gatekeeping itself into stagnation.
And maybe that’s harsh. Maybe I’m just hitting all the wrong events or talking to the wrong people. But it’s frustrating to feel like you’re showing up with genuine interest, only to be met with the social equivalent of a shrug.
Anyone else feel this? Or am I just rolling a nat 1 on community vibes over here?
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