Yo-ho Grasper! Welcome to the Furtopia.org Forums!
We've been getting lots of new peeps lately. Glad to have ya aboard. ^_^
As you can see by now the Furry Fandom is actually more a fandom of opinions. Everyone is entiled to their opinions, and just about everyone is very open, and willing to talk. Its more a family then a community, it is the furry fandom. Communication is a big part of the Fandom, so don't be afraid to talk. Like I said, people are pretty open minded, and I garrentee that you won't be ridiculed.
Everyone has their own ideas on what the Furry Fandom is, how it is, and what it is like. The Exprience is both community based and a personal experince. Its great.
Again, welcome to the Board, Any and all your questions can, and most likely will be answered by those willing, and knowledgable. take advantage of the knowledge and wisdom that these people show, it'll only enrich you.