Furry Wisdom Predicts All Fandom Drama
48sThe bizarre origin story of furry wisdom being applied to current VTuber drama instantly grabs attention and sets up a hot take.
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This video shares the 'Gentle Bunny' creed, an ancient code of conduct from a furry newsgroup, presented as a response to recent VTuber drama. It offers principles for thoughtful communication, respecting others' passions, and handling conflict with empathy. The recitation emphasizes that words hurt longer than blows and that understanding is more valuable than winning arguments.
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[00:02]
Origin of the Gentle Bunny
An ancient wisdom post from a furry newsgroup by a brown bunny called 'virgin' remains applicable to intra-fandom drama.
[00:26]
Listen Before Speaking
The creed opens with a promise to listen carefully before speaking and to think before speaking, to avoid hurting others.
[01:07]
Don't Force Your Passions
Recognize that not everyone loves what you love. Before sharing your interests, check with those present in case they don't want to be involved.
[01:35]
Listen to the Whole Message
Listen and think on everything a person says, not just the parts you want to fight with or already agree with.
[02:19]
Words Hurt Worse Than Blows
Words hurt worse and longer than physical blows, so be mindful of their impact.
[03:11]
Mind Your Implications
What you imply is often heard more than what you actually say, so be careful about the implications behind your words.
[03:54]
Respond to Anger with Empathy
If someone comes to you in anger, listen to all they say, imagine how you'd feel in their place, and do not return hatred for hatred.
[05:34]
Public vs. Private Confrontation
A person confronted in public must defend themselves regardless of right or wrong, while a person spoken to in private will give their true feelings.
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According to the Gentle Bunny creed, what should you do before speaking?
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According to the Gentle Bunny creed, what should you do before speaking?
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Listen carefully and think before speaking.
00:26
What should you do before sharing the things you love with others?
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What should you do before sharing the things you love with others?
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Check with those present in case they do not wish to be involved.
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How should you treat a gift that is freely given?
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How should you treat a gift that is freely given?
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Accept it, but never ask for a free gift.
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What does the creed say about words versus blows?
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What does the creed say about words versus blows?
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Words hurt worse and longer than blows.
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What should you examine if you feel the urge to hurt someone to make a point?
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What should you examine if you feel the urge to hurt someone to make a point?
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What is lacking in your view that you must harm another to gain agreement.
02:44
Why should you be careful about what you imply?
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Why should you be careful about what you imply?
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Because what you imply is more often heard than what you actually say.
03:11
How does public confrontation affect a person's response?
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How does public confrontation affect a person's response?
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A person confronted in public must defend themselves regardless of right or wrong; a person spoken to in private will give their true feelings.
05:34
What should you do when the world grows too harsh?
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What should you do when the world grows too harsh?
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Retreat into your hidey hole and heal for a time.
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💡 Key Takeaways
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Words Outlast Blows
A core principle of the creed: verbal harm is more enduring than physical harm, shaping how we communicate.
02:19
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Listen to Anger Without Mirroring It
Encourages emotional de-escalation and empathy even when attacked.
03:54
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Public vs. Private Dynamics
Insightful observation that public confrontation triggers defensive posturing, while private settings yield honesty.
05:34
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Respect Full Spectrum of Views
Reminds listeners to engage with a person's entire statement, not just the parts they oppose.
01:35
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Consent Before Touch
Even affectionate people must ensure consent before physical contact.
04:40Full Transcript
[00:02] think back to some ancient wisdom once posted in a furry News Group by a brown bunny called virgin no matter what fandom I've been in it Still Remains applicable to intra-fandom drama
[00:26] I am a dental bunny I will listen carefully before I speak I am a gentle bunny I will think before I speak I am a gentle bunny I will remember that when I speak I can
[00:41] I will remember that when I speak I can hurt others well what I say cause others pain I am a gentle bunny can I change the way I say something can I change the way I say something to avoid hurting another it still say it
[00:54] I am a gentle bunny the things that I love are not loved by all I will not force the things I love onto others I am a gentle bunny
[01:07] if I wish to show others the things that I love I will check with those presents I love I will check with those presents in case they do not wish to be involved I am a gentle bunny I will accept any gift freely given
[01:22] I will accept any gift freely given yet will never ask for a free gift I am a gentle bunny I will remember that though I may not love something that does not mean that others may not
[01:35] love it I am a gentle bunny I will listen and think on everything a person says not just the part that I wish to fight with or the parts which I already agree
[01:50] I am a gentle bunny what I believe in is important to me I remember that what others believe in is important to them I am a gentle bunny another person may hold dear to their
[02:06] heart a view that contradicts mine this does not mean that their view or mind is wrong for each may be the right choice for each of us I am a gentle bunny
[02:19] I am a gentle bunny I'll remember that words hurt worse and longer than blows I am a gentle bunny I am a gentle bunny if anybody speaks to hurt me
[02:31] have they given them cause is there something I have said is there something I have said or done that has caused some pain I am a gentle body I feel myself wanting to hurt someone to
[02:44] make a point I will look at what I'm saying to see what is lacking in my view that I must harm another that they might agree
[02:56] I am a gentle bunny my rules are for myself I should not expect others to obey them my rules work for me others might find rules work better for them
[03:11] I am a gentle bunny I'll remember what I imply with what I say more often heard than what I actually say actually say I will be careful about what I imply
[03:24] I am a gentle bunny I remember that every time I attack a person I hurt others that are close to them who I never mean to hurt I am a gentle bunny
[03:39] when a person stands against the world for what they love and what they love has value to them I will not belittle the what they love or seek to destroy it I am a gentle bunny
[03:54] the person comes to me in anger I will listen to all they have to say and think listen to all they have to say and think about it I will I will think about how I would feel if what happened to them happened to me
[04:08] I will not return hatred for hatred nor anger for anger I am a gentle bunny there are times in everybody's life and they are no longer gentle I remember this in others and watch it
[04:25] for it in me I am a gentle bunny when the world grows too harsh I'll Retreat into my hidey hole and heal for Retreat into my hidey hole and heal for the time
[04:40] even though I love to be touched I'll remember that others may not I will be certain that I have others consent before I touch them I am a gentle bunny hatred hurts me
[04:55] yet I will not cause pain to another in return return hatred hurts others so will not hate I am a gentle bunny the world holds more possibilities than
[05:08] I have ever imagined while I am out of my hidey hole I will seek what is new in the world to see the birth
[05:20] to see the birth to see the worth in everything I find I am a gentle bunny I remember that a person confronted in public must defend themselves regardless of how
[05:34] right or wrong they are a person spoken to in private will give me their true feelings on what they I have to say I am a gentle bunny I'll give from the heart
[05:49] I'll give from the heart giving Joy I'll escape from my gift I am a gentle buddy
