Mark Merlino โgrandfatherโ to the furry fandom passed away and itโs hard not to bring it to this app. So many young people donโt understand the start of the furry fandom or how it began. But Mark was at the head! Mark (more commonly known as Sy Sable) is one of the forefathers of the fandom, curating the community and the very first furry convention. His art style is so iconic and unique and made up so many of the first fandom events posters. He truly was a beacon of love and support for this fandom and every soul in it. If youโd like to hear more about him Ash Coyote has an excellent documentary called โThe Fandomโ and Mark is featured heavily in it ๐ Please take a moment to remember Mark, and all heโs done for the fandom as a whole (not just in the 80โs and 90โs) It is going to be a hard one to get over and grow with this massive loss, but itโs important to remember the path he paved for us. The path of acceptance, and weirdness, and love. The path that didnโt include senseless callouts and drama, or being scared to go to a con incase someone you had a falling out with was there. Going foreword please offer some kindness and humanity and consider the way we speak to eachother online ๐๐ฅบ We will never forget you Mark ๐
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