Retirement and Passing the Torch.

ZTHorse

Retiree
Staff member
Hey everybody,

As if late, i havent been very active on the forum and mostly been in the background taking care of things.

However my personal life has taken a bad turn and it has drawn me further and further away from zv in my focus and time. I dont see this situation getting any better for awhile and i understand that its probably better to pass the torch to the next generation of zoos.

Especially while things are at their peak and fuctionally stable. So @FloofyNewfie Will become the next nexus for ZV, and will be taking over all social, judgements and everything I managed with this forum.

And I trust him to do so. You should too. I will be around for the next few months as it takes time to move things into the new administration. I have a few things to wrap up. A few research papers in the pipeline, the comic will be fully released, financials, connections and contacts for the ads.. etc etc...

This is a big jump for the zoo community ive been serving for 6 years to my best ability. It started in 2019 and will wrap up this year.

Its been quite a fun ride, and helping to shape the entire zoo community to what it stands for, how to manage it, make it community involved, self funding, and a massive leap from BF and what it was before I got involved.

And i couldnt do it alone, to every moderator and the key people who help keep the servers running besides the constant attack, I and we all owe you a debt of gratitude.

A state of the union lol or forum of how things currently are

-the ideological formation and foundation of the forum being free-speech centric, libertarian minded, public space. It has had its ups and downs, but i cannot imagine the zoo community wanting to go back to worshipping moderators or admins, instead challanging them with real questions of where the community is going.

Ive been known to troll once in awhile, but in reality, this forum has operated with these idealogical principles, but its future rests now with floofys decisions. Im sure you will definately hold his feet to the fire just like for me.

-Helping other zoos in their projects.

Zooier than thou, Being the most successful, had their start from here and now is really nice to see its become matured.

Bestia amore, equibooru, the french and german zoo forums... we help other zoo with their projects. Thats the principle and have a non-prejidiced outlook so long as non-abuse is shown.

-Zoo Pride Week being a brainchild of mine, proving to be a successful celebration for 5 years now. Im glad to those who chose to meetup irl and leave the shadows because of these set aside dates. Really i think this is the biggest glue between real people i could have done to encourage. I hope this will continue.

-going from porn funding of Beastforum to 100% community funding and screened advertising to fund the forum.

-the careful controlled asset management of donations that is currently allowing the forum to grow. Investing in small zoo positive projects when possible.

-contacting scientists, conducting research and using zv as an asset for google scholar. This is has been a huge undertaking and its produced some peer reviewed papers.

-zoophilia.wiki exists. Still needing a dedicated writer and manager lol. But it exists and thats a future project.

-zeta chronicles was community funded and created. The remaining pages will be released shortly and its been positive!

-Those whom have come to me behind the scenes with secrets that ive kept for safety of the zoo community. To protect zoos in various nations, your trust in me has always humbled me. These are real people in real danger, and I can say in confidence that it wasnt misplaced.

Loose lips sink ships and my mind is at ease, things were solved in complete quiet confidence. I am honored with that responsibility.

-Rulemaking, judgements and forum policy i served as the final judge and set forth standing rules and case law for the next administration. Of which, will change or not but solely up to them to rudder this ship.

Lastly, in the end, ive always be an adovocate for the protection, love and genuine union zoos have with their animal mates. Really, it comes back to the beautiful animals we love and serve wholeheartedly.

This forum, is human stuff. Our animal mates dont care but only care that we love them. If this forum HELPS the humans love their animals more, teaches them to love more and corrects bad behaviors towards animals, then its a gem that should be protected.

The moment that stops, it is you the community that should carpet bomb this place and start anew. Let that be the final crossing line of this forum.

I loved this community, and i may pop in time to time but i will just be that, a citizen, a retiree. To take the example of george washington, and to hand power over to become just a regular joe.

Thats were I have to go, and hang my hat. I only wish and pray that ive done good for real people, their animals and the world.

Its time for floofy to take the throne soon, and may we all give our blessing for this transition. We are going to need it.
 
So long, and definitely fair well @ZTHorse, I do wish you the best of luck on your current and future endeavors. I'll certainly do my best to continue running this site for the foreseeable future.


With all that being said...

The change of power will be noticed. I shall rule with an iron fist! ✊ Y'all shall bow down to your new glorious leader!!! 😈

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Welcome to the ZooVille.S.S.R.!

All kidding aside, I pretty much plan to remain the same old Floofy you all come to know and love (or hate, depending on who you're asking lol), and while I do plan to make some small tweaks and changes here and there, I do plan on taking the torch and running with it in more or less the same direction. I'll still do the zooey pride week celebration and all that stuff that ZV has been doing for years.
 
We gonna finally get a rule against dick pic avatars, or at least install the addon that lets users auto blur them, which ZT refused to even consider, so we don't have to be sexually harassed?
Something tells me the goal is not going to be to transform this forum to a completely zoophile forum.
It is difficult, I would not want to be in that position myself.
Because I would have conflicting ideas.
1. I obviously have issues with certain user types here.
2. Keeping it fetish friendly is against my own beliefs.
So I am glad I do not have to make those decisions.
 
A simple plugin that would give users the OPTION to not be sexually harassed is not a transformation. It makes no sense why ZT constantly refused to even look into it.
I can see several reasons, but it might change in the future. So good luck.
1. Old software and incompatible.
2. Paid plugin.
3. No time to do it/low priority considering what he wrote above.

I think we should not bury Floofy under new requests right from the beginning. Give it time, let the dust settle. And do it slowly over time.
On this forum in particular making people do something be it admins or users has always been incredibly difficult.
 
Hey everybody,

As if late, i havent been very active on the forum and mostly been in the background taking care of things.

However my personal life has taken a bad turn and it has drawn me further and further away from zv in my focus and time. I dont see this situation getting any better for awhile and i understand that its probably better to pass the torch to the next generation of zoos.

<Snip the batant self-aggrandizment and horn self-tooting>

Its time for floofy to take the throne soon, and may we all give our blessing for this transition. We are going to need it.
Awesome news - Don't let the door hit you in the ass. There's enough shit splattered on it already.
 
Please don't. I don't want to be missed by someone like you. I'll hopefully forget about you as soon as possible .
Think of it this way. They're not harboring any grudges or resentment to you.

All I'm going to say is this. Let's not make everything "politically correct". I can see why ZT would want the disagreements. Too many people try to try to silence it.

We're all flawed people. Let's just accept that.
 
stuff like using donation money for a pointless comic, involvement with a "pro zoo" group which was led by a pedo, banning a whole group of ppl for "because i can" reason doesn't even begin to be described as "flawed". and that's just things from top of my head...
There's "flaws" then there's "pushing away".

Personally, and this is me here, I don't push anyone away under any circumstances.
 
Hey everybody,

As if late, i havent been very active on the forum and mostly been in the background taking care of things.

However my personal life has taken a bad turn and it has drawn me further and further away from zv in my focus and time. I dont see this situation getting any better for awhile and i understand that its probably better to pass the torch to the next generation of zoos.

Especially while things are at their peak and fuctionally stable. So @FloofyNewfie Will become the next nexus for ZV, and will be taking over all social, judgements and everything I managed with this forum.

And I trust him to do so. You should too. I will be around for the next few months as it takes time to move things into the new administration. I have a few things to wrap up. A few research papers in the pipeline, the comic will be fully released, financials, connections and contacts for the ads.. etc etc...

This is a big jump for the zoo community ive been serving for 6 years to my best ability. It started in 2019 and will wrap up this year.

Its been quite a fun ride, and helping to shape the entire zoo community to what it stands for, how to manage it, make it community involved, self funding, and a massive leap from BF and what it was before I got involved.

And i couldnt do it alone, to every moderator and the key people who help keep the servers running besides the constant attack, I and we all owe you a debt of gratitude.

A state of the union lol or forum of how things currently are

-the ideological formation and foundation of the forum being free-speech centric, libertarian minded, public space. It has had its ups and downs, but i cannot imagine the zoo community wanting to go back to worshipping moderators or admins, instead challanging them with real questions of where the community is going.

Ive been known to troll once in awhile, but in reality, this forum has operated with these idealogical principles, but its future rests now with floofys decisions. Im sure you will definately hold his feet to the fire just like for me.

-Helping other zoos in their projects.

Zooier than thou, Being the most successful, had their start from here and now is really nice to see its become matured.

Bestia amore, equibooru, the french and german zoo forums... we help other zoo with their projects. Thats the principle and have a non-prejidiced outlook so long as non-abuse is shown.

-Zoo Pride Week being a brainchild of mine, proving to be a successful celebration for 5 years now. Im glad to those who chose to meetup irl and leave the shadows because of these set aside dates. Really i think this is the biggest glue between real people i could have done to encourage. I hope this will continue.

-going from porn funding of Beastforum to 100% community funding and screened advertising to fund the forum.

-the careful controlled asset management of donations that is currently allowing the forum to grow. Investing in small zoo positive projects when possible.

-contacting scientists, conducting research and using zv as an asset for google scholar. This is has been a huge undertaking and its produced some peer reviewed papers.

-zoophilia.wiki exists. Still needing a dedicated writer and manager lol. But it exists and thats a future project.

-zeta chronicles was community funded and created. The remaining pages will be released shortly and its been positive!

-Those whom have come to me behind the scenes with secrets that ive kept for safety of the zoo community. To protect zoos in various nations, your trust in me has always humbled me. These are real people in real danger, and I can say in confidence that it wasnt misplaced.

Loose lips sink ships and my mind is at ease, things were solved in complete quiet confidence. I am honored with that responsibility.

-Rulemaking, judgements and forum policy i served as the final judge and set forth standing rules and case law for the next administration. Of which, will change or not but solely up to them to rudder this ship.

Lastly, in the end, ive always be an adovocate for the protection, love and genuine union zoos have with their animal mates. Really, it comes back to the beautiful animals we love and serve wholeheartedly.

This forum, is human stuff. Our animal mates dont care but only care that we love them. If this forum HELPS the humans love their animals more, teaches them to love more and corrects bad behaviors towards animals, then its a gem that should be protected.

The moment that stops, it is you the community that should carpet bomb this place and start anew. Let that be the final crossing line of this forum.

I loved this community, and i may pop in time to time but i will just be that, a citizen, a retiree. To take the example of george washington, and to hand power over to become just a regular joe.

Thats were I have to go, and hang my hat. I only wish and pray that ive done good for real people, their animals and the world.

Its time for floofy to take the throne soon, and may we all give our blessing for this transition. We are going to need it.
I'll miss you.
 
Hey everybody,

As if late, i havent been very active on the forum and mostly been in the background taking care of things.

However my personal life has taken a bad turn and it has drawn me further and further away from zv in my focus and time. I dont see this situation getting any better for awhile and i understand that its probably better to pass the torch to the next generation of zoos.

Especially while things are at their peak and fuctionally stable. So @FloofyNewfie Will become the next nexus for ZV, and will be taking over all social, judgements and everything I managed with this forum.

And I trust him to do so. You should too. I will be around for the next few months as it takes time to move things into the new administration. I have a few things to wrap up. A few research papers in the pipeline, the comic will be fully released, financials, connections and contacts for the ads.. etc etc...

This is a big jump for the zoo community ive been serving for 6 years to my best ability. It started in 2019 and will wrap up this year.

Its been quite a fun ride, and helping to shape the entire zoo community to what it stands for, how to manage it, make it community involved, self funding, and a massive leap from BF and what it was before I got involved.

And i couldnt do it alone, to every moderator and the key people who help keep the servers running besides the constant attack, I and we all owe you a debt of gratitude.

A state of the union lol or forum of how things currently are

-the ideological formation and foundation of the forum being free-speech centric, libertarian minded, public space. It has had its ups and downs, but i cannot imagine the zoo community wanting to go back to worshipping moderators or admins, instead challanging them with real questions of where the community is going.

Ive been known to troll once in awhile, but in reality, this forum has operated with these idealogical principles, but its future rests now with floofys decisions. Im sure you will definately hold his feet to the fire just like for me.

-Helping other zoos in their projects.

Zooier than thou, Being the most successful, had their start from here and now is really nice to see its become matured.

Bestia amore, equibooru, the french and german zoo forums... we help other zoo with their projects. Thats the principle and have a non-prejidiced outlook so long as non-abuse is shown.

-Zoo Pride Week being a brainchild of mine, proving to be a successful celebration for 5 years now. Im glad to those who chose to meetup irl and leave the shadows because of these set aside dates. Really i think this is the biggest glue between real people i could have done to encourage. I hope this will continue.

-going from porn funding of Beastforum to 100% community funding and screened advertising to fund the forum.

-the careful controlled asset management of donations that is currently allowing the forum to grow. Investing in small zoo positive projects when possible.

-contacting scientists, conducting research and using zv as an asset for google scholar. This is has been a huge undertaking and its produced some peer reviewed papers.

-zoophilia.wiki exists. Still needing a dedicated writer and manager lol. But it exists and thats a future project.

-zeta chronicles was community funded and created. The remaining pages will be released shortly and its been positive!

-Those whom have come to me behind the scenes with secrets that ive kept for safety of the zoo community. To protect zoos in various nations, your trust in me has always humbled me. These are real people in real danger, and I can say in confidence that it wasnt misplaced.

Loose lips sink ships and my mind is at ease, things were solved in complete quiet confidence. I am honored with that responsibility.

-Rulemaking, judgements and forum policy i served as the final judge and set forth standing rules and case law for the next administration. Of which, will change or not but solely up to them to rudder this ship.

Lastly, in the end, ive always be an adovocate for the protection, love and genuine union zoos have with their animal mates. Really, it comes back to the beautiful animals we love and serve wholeheartedly.

This forum, is human stuff. Our animal mates dont care but only care that we love them. If this forum HELPS the humans love their animals more, teaches them to love more and corrects bad behaviors towards animals, then its a gem that should be protected.

The moment that stops, it is you the community that should carpet bomb this place and start anew. Let that be the final crossing line of this forum.

I loved this community, and i may pop in time to time but i will just be that, a citizen, a retiree. To take the example of george washington, and to hand power over to become just a regular joe.

Thats were I have to go, and hang my hat. I only wish and pray that ive done good for real people, their animals and the world.

Its time for floofy to take the throne soon, and may we all give our blessing for this transition. We are going to need it.
Thank you for your good work.
It has been greatly appreciated.
 
Change can be interesting, encouraging or frustrating. I'm not a huge fan of roller coasters but sometimes amusement parks can be 'fun'. I think I'll stick around and see what happens. I've appreciated and enjoyed the 'ride' thus far...
Same I'm actually curious will the site divide or promote positivity later on.
 
Something tells me the goal is not going to be to transform this forum to a completely zoophile forum.
It is difficult, I would not want to be in that position myself.
Because I would have conflicting ideas.
1. I obviously have issues with certain user types here.
2. Keeping it fetish friendly is against my own beliefs.
So I am glad I do not have to make those decisions.
Why should it change from what it was created as? And don't you already HAVE one of those exclusive sites?
 
If this were anyone else I would interject my “there is no need to announce your departure, just leave” but this is a rare and sad moment. I thank you for all you have done to better his community. I landed here still lost in my mind and had a lot of confusion between my outside life and the private life I desired. You have helped provide a safe, entertaining and educational place to call home.

we know the floofster @FloofyNewfie will do a great job, but it is with a very sad heart that we see you slip into emeritus status.

thank you for being a friend and supporter of complete strangers. We are all better people for your contributions and efforts.

now get the fuck out of here and enjoy your retirement.
 
So long, and fair well @ZTHorse, I do wish you luck on your current and future endeavors. I'll certainly do my best to continue running this site for the foreseeable future.


With all that being said...

The change of power will be noticed. I shall rule with an iron fist! ✊ Y'all shall bow down to your new glorious leader!!! 😈

View attachment 542778

Welcome to the ZooVille.S.S.R.!

All kidding aside, I pretty much plan to remain the same old Floofy you all come to know and love (or hate, depending on who you're asking lol), and while I do plan to make some small tweaks and changes here and there, I do plan on taking the torch and running with it in more or less the same direction. I'll still do the zooey pride week celebration and all that stuff that ZV has been doing for years.
Some big ass shoes you have to fill. Cannot think of a better person to take over the reigns of this zoo. But if you start to get a big head we going to send @UR20Z to straighten you out with some of his verbal beatdowns,
 
Some big ass shoes you have to fill. Cannot think of a better person to take over the reigns of this zoo. But if you start to get a big head we going to send @UR20Z to straighten you out with some of his verbal beatdowns,

Hey, you're making promises for me that I'm thinking you're not qualified to make...

(Shut up, @FloofyNewfie - Don't embarrass both of us by telling her how desperately you crave a proper verbal beatdown! :devilish: )
 
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