Archive-name: furry/fanboy
Posting-Frequency: Posted the week before furry cons.
URL: http://www.tigerden.com/infopage/furry/fanboy.txt
Last-Modified: Thu, 08 Jan 2004 21:08:42 -0600

Preface: Artists, inkers, writers, actors and singers all have fanboys,
and most have to deal with them every day. Throw this mix into a
convention setting, and things can get wildly out of paw. Here, then,
are a few simple guidelines for Fanboys (and Fangirls) to remember.

Rule 1: Your favorite artist/inker/writer/actor/singer is a
professional. This means they do this stuff for money, every day.
Asking your Favorite to give you some of their work as a gift is like
asking a doctor for a free examination or an attorney for free legal
advice: Unethical at best, insulting at worst. If they're offering,
sure, go ahead. But if you really want some of their work, you'll find
a way to pay for it.

Rule 2: Your favorite artist/inker/writer/actor/singer has probably
been in the business of preference for many years. This means that a
lot of well-meaning people have offered them ideas on how to do...