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FOXmas became [[Something Awful]]'s "Awful Link of the Day" on 14 October, with an encouragement to "stay the fuck away from the Holiday Inn" in December.<ref>''[http://www.somethingawful.com/d/awful-links/foxmas-furry-rochester.php FOX-mas (Thanks, wuffienolikie)!]'' - Something Awful Link of The Day (14 October 2009)</ref> Shortly afterwards, the event space and room block were cancelled by the hotel.<ref name="WhatsUp" /> FOXmas was subsequently re-featured as "Awful Link of the Day" with an update critical of event organizers' lack of forthrightness when negotiating its hotel contract, and the hotel staff's displeasure on becoming aware of the event's adult theme. Article contributors reported management as "appalled and extremely embarrassed", being misled as to who the attendees of FOXmas were ("a mini-convention of [[mascot]]s" like [[Wikipedia:GEICO ad campaigns#The GEICO gecko|Martin the GEICO gecko]]), and the nature of the events planned.<ref>''[http://www.somethingawful.com/d/awful-links/foxmas-furry-relocated.php FOX-mas Update!] - Something Awful Link of The Day (23 October 2009)</ref>
 
FOXmas became [[Something Awful]]'s "Awful Link of the Day" on 14 October, with an encouragement to "stay the fuck away from the Holiday Inn" in December.<ref>''[http://www.somethingawful.com/d/awful-links/foxmas-furry-rochester.php FOX-mas (Thanks, wuffienolikie)!]'' - Something Awful Link of The Day (14 October 2009)</ref> Shortly afterwards, the event space and room block were cancelled by the hotel.<ref name="WhatsUp" /> FOXmas was subsequently re-featured as "Awful Link of the Day" with an update critical of event organizers' lack of forthrightness when negotiating its hotel contract, and the hotel staff's displeasure on becoming aware of the event's adult theme. Article contributors reported management as "appalled and extremely embarrassed", being misled as to who the attendees of FOXmas were ("a mini-convention of [[mascot]]s" like [[Wikipedia:GEICO ad campaigns#The GEICO gecko|Martin the GEICO gecko]]), and the nature of the events planned.<ref>''[http://www.somethingawful.com/d/awful-links/foxmas-furry-relocated.php FOX-mas Update!] - Something Awful Link of The Day (23 October 2009)</ref>
  
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Revision as of 20:27, 25 October 2009

FOXmas 2009 promotional poster

FOXmas (or Frozen Oasis Xmas) is a planned "mini-con" originally intended to be held 11-13 December 2009 (with most events on the 12th) at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in Rochester, New York, USA.[1]

FOXmas is organized by Soron and Jaspian (under the former's sole proprietorship, the Kanouse Entertainment Group). It is to be 20th in the series of Frozen Oasis events, but the first aiming to be a standalone convention, developing from Christmas parties at Soron's house which attracted 55 furs in 2008.[2]

FOXmas' promotion has a decidedly mature tone,[3] and has led to controversy both inside and outside furry fandom, with the Holiday Inn attempting to withdraw from the event.[4]

Features

FOXmas is advertised as 18+ to get in, 21+ to drink, allowing "skritching, hugging, lap sitting, kissing, and groping ... between consenting adults". A "non-denominational" Christmas theme will be in effect, with music, carols, traditional movies, and the exchange of gifts. The media and mundanes are barred from convention space.

KnotCast members FuzzWolf (owner of FurPlanet), and Savrin (writer and head of Furry Fiesta's gaming track) have been invited as Guests of Honor. Santa-level ($75) sponsors will have access to a dinner with them.

Soft drinks are free, and over-21s who have paid for an "Elf" level ($25) or higher registration will have access to free alcohol during the Saturday night dance party, with access to mixed drinks provided by the hotel bar at cost. Non-staff photography will not be permitted in the Saturday night party.[2]

A fursuit bowling outing is planned on Sunday afternoon, although the ~$14 cost is not included in registration.[2]

Controversy

FOXmas' premise and promotional methods have been criticized by several people and organizations.

Fan responses

nothingkat called FOXmas "Slutty Furry Christmas Con", questioning its "revolutionary" nature, and casting doubt on the staff's ability to exclude the media and non-furs from the event.[5] However, he claimed to have nonetheless registered at the "Santa" level. FurAffinity owner Dragoneer questioned the event's initial billing as "the most important event in furry history", its "adults only, 18+" status, sexually suggestive advertising, and contradicting information about the event and its policies.[6]

Something Awful

FOXmas became Something Awful's "Awful Link of the Day" on 14 October, with an encouragement to "stay the fuck away from the Holiday Inn" in December.[7] Shortly afterwards, the event space and room block were cancelled by the hotel.[4] FOXmas was subsequently re-featured as "Awful Link of the Day" with an update critical of event organizers' lack of forthrightness when negotiating its hotel contract, and the hotel staff's displeasure on becoming aware of the event's adult theme. Article contributors reported management as "appalled and extremely embarrassed", being misled as to who the attendees of FOXmas were ("a mini-convention of mascots" like Martin the GEICO gecko), and the nature of the events planned.[8]

As of 19 October a new venue had not been found, and pre-registration was suspended, leaving the future of FOXmas in question.[4]

References

  1. ↑ FOXmas Announcement! (Frozen Oasis 20) - Jaspian Stealthpaw,   thefrozenoasis (16 September 2009)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Interview with Soron about FOXmas on Woyro's Warren #97 (18:30 onwards)
  3. ↑ FOXmas Flyer - picture by AC on Soron's Fur Affinity account (15 October 2009)
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Whats up with the hotel? - FOXmas, Google Groups (19 October 2009)
  5. ↑ Slutty Furry Christmas Con 2009 -   nothingkat (6 October 2009)
  6. ↑ The Most Important Event in Furry History' - The Dragoneer's Fur Affinity journal (12 October 2009)
  7. ↑ FOX-mas (Thanks, wuffienolikie)! - Something Awful Link of The Day (14 October 2009)
  8. ↑ FOX-mas Update! - Something Awful Link of The Day (23 October 2009)

External links

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