[Mild Effortpost] Furries seethemaxx when everyone makes fun of them on an r/all post for being gassed in a terrorist attack

BACKSTORY

Back in 2014, the furry convention Midwest Furfest was subjected to an intentional chlorine leak which hospitalized 17 congoers. They never caught who carried out this dastardly act, although the prime suspect is the infamous confederate Nazifur chud who appears in a lot of cringe compilations, so you probably recognize his suit.

The incident itself isn't why this event is remembered however, but rather the reaction of the media. When the MSM covered this horrible domestic terrorist attack on American soil, instead of sympathizing with the victims, they used the opportunity to mercilessly dunk on the furries involved - most of all NBC of all stations, whom had one of the presenters having to leave the set due to breaking out into hysterics at the whole situation. This 90 second clip still gets constantly reposted on Reddit to this day, and it yet again hit /r/all today.

What's surprising about it this time though is the reaction of the Redditors in the comments. The general consensus seems to be to join in on the fursecution, with seething furries crying about how this super duper sewious attack isn't something to laugh about - and getting downmarseyd and mocked in response. I'm honestly shocked at the whole thread sentiment, especially given that this is current year Reddit and I expected them to be screaming "let people enjoy things" or something. Maybe there's still some hope for the future after all.

HIGHLIGHTS

0 upmarseys Frick these anchors. A gas attack hospitalized 19 people. They were targeted because they like to dress up when they have s*x. We’re dealing with a political landscape that frequently calls for violence and death against people for their sexuality and as a news anchor, your response to a targeted attack is laughter and walking off the set? Be a fricking professional. These were victims of a terrorist attack.

45 upmarseys Oof the furries are out defending themselves. Odd lot you all are

-41 upmarseys The only people who hate furries are hardcore right-wingers. Can't blame them for wanting to defend themselves.

24 upmarseys Beyond everything nobody is asking…who brings a baby to a furry convention? I’ve seen the aftermath hotel footage of furry conventions. Glitter, dildos and booze spilling from rooms and left around the hotel. Let me guess “tHeRe’S nOn PeRvErT FuRriEs” said nobody ever.

-33 upmarseys Apparently people find it good that there are people trying to kill other people for a harmless hobby. Y'all need to calm tf down and accept that people just like other things. Mind your own business

127 upmarseys I don't know why furries are trying to defend this. Your cred has been destroyed since Rainfurrest lmao.

105 upmarseys Defend what? It was a fricking terrorist attack that left 19 people hospitalized.

-65 upmarseys Guy on the right is the only new anchor at the table, the other two have no class. I can understand not knowing furries and perhaps a bit of humor upon learning about them, but the whole getting up and running away nonsense… on live TV. They’re encouraging viewers to be equally dismissive of furries. It’s two steps away from racism. Justice for furries ftw

16 upmarseys Furries are fricking dorks and deserve to be laughed at.

25 upmarseys There's been a dedicated campaign by Nazis, starting around 2010, to demonize furries.

230 upmarseys People are really mad in these comments lol