Azu Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 (edited) Don't worry, they'll tell youReal talk though. Is it just me, or do a good number of Ausfurs just love to show off their nationality?It's not all that uncommon when that I'll stumble upon FA profiles of an Ausfur which will display 'Proud Aussie!' with the ozfurs FA profile icon hyperlinked in the profile info section. Do you really need to proclaim your nationality so loudly, as if it was your only selling point? Maybe I'm just biased, given that I live in Australia myself, and I'm quite opposed towards the concept of nationalism, so naturally I have an eye for this sort of stuff. But honestly, I haven't seen it in furs of any other nationality quite like this. Again, the bias could be coming into play, but I do feel as if it's much more common among Ausfurs to be patriotic.I wouldn't consider this a rant. More so just an observation. To be honest though? I do find nationalism and patriotism off-putting, regardless of nationality, but that's a whole other argument all together! May or may not make a thread on that in the future. Edited November 17, 2015 by Azurex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spot Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 (edited) Real talk though. Is it just me, or do a good number of Ausfurs just love to show off their nationality?No more than 'muricans. Seriously that lot have the national pride thing firmly lodged up their anus. Edited November 17, 2015 by Mr. Fox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revates Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 (edited) Woops misread Edited November 17, 2015 by Revates Misread comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewge Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 It's lots of Aussies that do this! Not just furries hohooTo be honest, I'm not one for this kind of thing. But I suppose we do have some reasons to be proud of Australia; It's big, it's unique, it's beautiful, there's so many things you won't see anywhere else in the world here, we have low crime rates, good benefits, and people are super nice and friendly (but there's also plenty of bogans don't get me wrong. Just like everywhere)The only reason to be ashamed of living in Australia is our terrible, terrible internet connection speeds :v Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azu Posted November 17, 2015 Author Share Posted November 17, 2015 (edited) No more than you 'muricans. Seriously you lot have the national pride thing firmly lodged up your anus.I'm Australian myself thoI'unno man. I legit can't remember the last time I saw an 'American Furs' tag on someone's profile. Keep in mind that I'm pretty much talking exclusively about furs here. If we're talking about average national pride on based on citizens, I think the US has pretty much any other western country beaten by a mile, but that's just what I think. Not that I have stats or anything to back it up - although, I would be curious to see those, if they were available. Edited November 17, 2015 by Azurex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastryOfApathy Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 I always figured it was because most Australians can't leave their house on account of being surrounded no less than 1000 different kinds of murderous animals, and are just desperate for social interaction. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewge Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Also fact; if you're Australian, you're innately more attractive to foreigners :v 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spot Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 (but there's also plenty of bogans don't get me wrong. Just like everywhere)Don't go to west Australia it's shit. I'm Australian myself thoI'unno man. I legit can't remember the last time I saw an 'American Furs' tag on someone's profile. Keep in mind that I'm pretty much talking exclusively about furs here. If we're talking about average national pride on based on citizens, I think the US has pretty much any other western country beaten by a mile, but that's just what I think. Not that I have stats or anything to back it up - although, I would be curious to see those, if they were available.Nah, I've seen plenty of 'murican furs flaunt about their national pride on their profiles. Should start a poll maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azu Posted November 17, 2015 Author Share Posted November 17, 2015 Also fact; if you're Australian, you're innately more attractive to foreigners :vYes, that's true. "Oh, I can't wait to hear you on voice with your Aussie accent!"... I don't want any extra attention, leave me alone. ;_; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kellie Gator Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Not just Australian, mate.I hope I'm not opening up a can of worms but a prime example is the terrorist attacks in Paris. In pretty much every piece of news on the attacks in Swedish media they keep saying something along the lines of "over 100 people were killed, INCLUDING ONE SWEDE".This isn't new, news media just loves to point out whenever a Swede's been involved, it's so dumb. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spot Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Also fact; if you're Australian, you're innately more attractive to foreigners :vUntil you drive them off with your insanely dry humor huehuehue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azu Posted November 17, 2015 Author Share Posted November 17, 2015 Not just Australian, mate.I hope I'm not opening up a can of worms but a prime example is the terrorist attacks in Paris. In pretty much every piece of news on the attacks in Swedish media they keep saying something along the lines of "over 100 people were killed, INCLUDING ONE SWEDE".This isn't new, news media just loves to point out whenever a Swede's been involved, it's so dumb.Aha, I actually felt similarly when news outlets here were headlining the fact that one Australian girl was injured among all the dead in France. I found it to be pretty stupid, personally. You have opened a can of wormsAlthough to be fair, my topic was not the best anyway, and more rambley than I would like to admit so I don't think I care all that much if it goes somewhat off topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revates Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 (edited) All they want is to find someone who shares their love for Vegemite and hate for Gina Reinhart. Is that so much to ask for?But I've noticed this as well and I think I have probably been somewhat guilty of it. Edited November 17, 2015 by Revates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umbra.Exe Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 I'unno man. I legit can't remember the last time I saw an 'American Furs' tag on someone's profile.I think this might be because people assume by default that everyone's from the US. (I mean look at Mr. Fox's original post, there's an example right there! :v)(And on the note of what Kellie brought up, I see them do that in the news here, too. "This many people were injured/killed, including one American...") 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butters Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 The United Kingdom has America. Canada has Australia. You know it's true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phausk Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 I generally don't mind it, because there's no location field in profiles for some reason. I also like knowing where people are from. I'm not really a fan of national pride either, but it's always nice to find a fellow Canadian to talk to (And on the note of what Kellie brought up, I see them do that in the news here, too. "This many people were injured/killed, including one American...")Yeah, they do that here too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kellie Gator Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 I just realized that I have a Swedishfur icon on my FA page over the words "ÜBER ALLES!"I think I unintentionally made myself sound like a nationalist/nazi/Sweden democrat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troj Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 (edited) Not just Australian, mate.I hope I'm not opening up a can of worms but a prime example is the terrorist attacks in Paris. In pretty much every piece of news on the attacks in Swedish media they keep saying something along the lines of "over 100 people were killed, INCLUDING ONE SWEDE".This isn't new, news media just loves to point out whenever a Swede's been involved, it's so dumb.Not just Australia and Sweden, vän.Our media was talking about the one American identified who died in the attacks, Nohemi Gonzales.I think most countries do this. The countries that are shy about being nationalistic are the exception, actually.I agree with Phausk that I like knowing where people are from, and find it annoying that FA doesn't have a location field. Edited November 17, 2015 by Troj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrGravitas Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 I've always felt like every time I find an artist whose style I really like, I go to their page and discover they're Russian. Does Russia have the best artists, or do more Russians put their nation tag up?Neither, it is pure confirmation-bias. Well, at least I assume it is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 There are few things better than being able to say ''I'm proud of my country''. I'm italian and yet I don't write that anywhere. That means something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuujou Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 I'm Australian myself thoI'unno man. I legit can't remember the last time I saw an 'American Furs' tag on someone's profile. Keep in mind that I'm pretty much talking exclusively about furs here. If we're talking about average national pride on based on citizens, I think the US has pretty much any other western country beaten by a mile, but that's just what I think. Not that I have stats or anything to back it up - although, I would be curious to see those, if they were available.Mr. Fox hates Americans with a passion so that statement was mainly bias. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidewalk Surfboard Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Do they have a kangaroo as a fursona? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spot Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 (edited) Mr. Fox hates Americans with a passion so that statement was mainly bias. Nah I don't hate Americans, I just want you to think I do. Edited November 17, 2015 by Mr. Fox fapping 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GemWolf Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Guilty! and proud of it too. I'm a very proud Australian and I'll flaunt that whenever I get the chance. Why? Coz I can. Suck it up princess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troj Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Do they have a kangaroo as a fursona?None of the Aussies I know are 'roos. One guy I know from Brisbane said that their furmeet had only one kangaroo, and it was a visiting American!It's probably why Americans aren't squirrels or pigeons. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Doggo Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GemWolf Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 sounds more like how Maori's speak than Australian speak mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spot Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Nah dey talk like dis cuz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GemWolf Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Nah dey talk like dis cuz lol fuckin christ there is no hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuujou Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Nah I don't hate Americans, I just want you to think I do. I'll pretend that's true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phausk Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 (edited) Nice Simpson's referenceAlso: Edited November 17, 2015 by Phausk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spot Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Can confirm, most western australians are like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sourdough Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 I know someone is Australian if they are otter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallium Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 I'm Australian myself thoI'unno man. I legit can't remember the last time I saw an 'American Furs' tag on someone's profile. Keep in mind that I'm pretty much talking exclusively about furs here. If we're talking about average national pride on based on citizens, I think the US has pretty much any other western country beaten by a mile, but that's just what I think. Not that I have stats or anything to back it up - although, I would be curious to see those, if they were available.Thats because 1) 'murcans are so biased they dont realize other people are from other countries unless stated otherwise, and 2) Most of us Americans post our states rather than our country, I think theres more state pride than country pride in profiles.Also regarding Australia I think that place is kick ass and I visited there a few years ago. Though all my fascination of it is because Steve Irwin and Im convinced you all speak that way and wrestle crocodiles :V 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminal7 Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Though all my fascination of it is because Steve Irwin and Im convinced you all speak that way and wrestle crocodiles :VOtherwise it's pleb-nation.Gem 1v1 me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallium Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Otherwise it's pleb-nation.Gem 1v1 me.haha! Id pay t see thatin other news you changed your username, sliqq. I would have never known if I didnt recognize the 'sona. I remember way too many stupid little details. Derp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Australia seems to be a pretty chill place, if we ignore the life threatening fauna. Possibly flora too but I'm too uninformed to confirm that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikazuki Marazhu Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 I'm not a native Australian fur.Let's all put that into note... I'm leaving Australia the first chance I get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 I'm leaving Australia the first chance I get.Jee is it really that bad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDingo Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 For such a gigantic landmass, the place only has a population of 23 million. Australia is also pretty isolated from other places with a significant number of English speaking furries.Can you really blame 'em for wanting to get their location out there to try and find people in their time zones to chat with? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GemWolf Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Australia seems to be a pretty chill place, if we ignore the life threatening fauna. you will be surprised to know that I have survived 32 years...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisek Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 you will be surprised to know that I have survived 32 years......Only the strong survive. The weak are drop bear food. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikazuki Marazhu Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Jee is it really that bad?My prsonality just doesnt fit in with people. I'm too carefree to be in a fast pace world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sar Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Simple. Ask if the spiders there have health bars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuttButt Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 "Pride should be reserved for something you've achieved or attain on your own, not something that happens by accident of birth."-George Carlin 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaer Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 George Carlin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GemWolf Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 My prsonality just doesnt fit in with people. I'm too carefree to be in a fast pace world.I dunno what Australia you are talkin about mate. In the real Aussie land we all laid back and lazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewge Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 I dunno what Australia you are talkin about mate. In the real Aussie land we all laid back and lazy Maybe he just means city life isn't for him :v Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luka Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 My kind is known for being too proud and nationalistic tooAnd it's not even that warranted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikazuki Marazhu Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Maybe he just means city life isn't for him :vHewge! Take me back to the countryside! I'm dying here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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