Human/Animal Hybrids OK'd in the UK

I've discussed this with many furs who work in the sciences, and we all agree that human-animal hybridization on the level we fantasize about should NEVER be attempted. Not even taking into consideration the thousands of horribly deformed creatures you'd almost certainly end up with before getting even one 'normal' version, they would be treated horribly and threatened with death from every corner of the globe.

I highly doubt it would ever be attempted deliberately. My fear is that if the experiments are allowed to go too far, one might find scientists who've accidently ended up with sentient and sapient non-human life-forms.

Then what do you do?

Science has a responsibility for what it creates and the responsibility to think first before tragedy occurs, and take all required precautions when proceeding into unfamiliar territory such as this. Anything less is utterly irresponsible and unethical.

Putting a gene or two into an animal's chromosomes obviously won't result instantly in large-breasted vixens who'll become sex-slaves (no matter how much the fanbois would wish it), but just remember that every hard fall starts with one misplaced first step.

Science must be cautious. Osamu Tezuka's "Bagi", fanciful as it is, should be warning enough of how humans gladly misuse such ability and despise their own creations.

WOW!

Now this discussion, including all 15 comments made so far, is exactly what makes the general subject of Anthropomorphic Animals so interesting to me - and demonstrates the principle of shared interest that makes for a lively, vibrant Furry Fandom!

If you want a good idea of some of the possible problems with future morphs, get a copy of Cordwainer Smith's "We, The Underpeople". Also a good description of sentience vs. sapience can be found in H. Beam Piper's "The Fuzzy Papers". They're both fun and thought provoking. Although, with this crowd, it might not be good idea to provoke anything.

Due to a lack of sleep combined with a lack of time, I haven't been able to read all the comments so I don't know which direction this topic is taking.

But if you really wanna see my impression of a wet blanket, then read on!

My input on the matter doesn't leave me much of any option other than to play the devil's asshole kitt on this one.

I couldn't see this being too great of an idea, even though it's one step forward for one of science's many feet.

From the religeous side of it, the religeonites are probably going to argue that it's a huge sin against god for what'll be countless reasons. One of the arguements could be that by creating life in such a way as this, would give demons easy passage into this world by allowing them to posess such soul less creatures.

Now as for the fantasy side of things, some of you are probably thinking "Oh gosh that's like totally awesome, we'll have anthro wolves and anthro foxes, and I can hang out with them and they'll sit with me and watch my favourite soaps (operas) and I can take them to cons and we'll do stuff together and uh.... do "stuff" together, and I'll hug him, and squeeze him and call him George and it'll be just like I imagined!"

For one, I know that a human animal hybrid won't really be able to speak other than to make the typical animal noises their species makes because the facial musculature will probably be different, provided they have a normal muzzle. They're probably not going to have Wookie bodies. You know, a nice tight six pack, solid chest, strong arms and legs and that perfect butt. Heck this is just a shot in the bark but who knows, they could even be mentally unstable or have some kind of psychological disorder.

But I guess on the plus side, if it ends up where you can buy your own anthropet in the future, if they turn out to be a real terror and a real hassle and you just don't want them anymore, well hey... at least you won't have to shell out thousands of dollars for a really well done fursuit.

There was an intresting book I once read in high school. Chimera or something like that. All the "furs" were either servent type slaves or of low status.

Four words, "Planet of the Apes".

*facedesks*

Did anyone read this article? x.x

Now I have a question. I would be perfectly fine with anthros born into the world, but here is something else I haven't seen brought up.

What about people who have (or will, whatever) go/gone under advanced genetic surgery to have the fur, ears, tail, muzzle, digigrade, and everything else to look and basically be an anthropomorphic being? What about that? What about people becoming furry?

Now I know that genetic Surgery (GS for short) is far off from something as advanced as that, but if we can give a mouse bunny ears and other appendages that do not belong on it, we will eventually get to the point to were we can do that. Albeit it might take 8 months to a year for the whole process to work its self out (the time need for the surgery, not how long we have to wait for the science to advance that far), but we could and probably will do it. Or someone will at least.

But then there is the question of if you had the money and the time, would you do if you knew that you would survive with out any malformations?

I am not to sure if i would or not, but I might.

Now on a less serious note, i wonder what it would be like to have someone come in as a furry. A REAL furry. ^_^
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Now, don't get me wrong or anything. I don not endorse the hybridization or genetic modification of species, due to its hit/miss system of experimentation. It makes me cringe to think of all the poor little creatures who are damned to a life of pain and disection. But being humans, we are going to test the limits, legal, illegal, moral, or immoral. So why not look forward to the good that might come of it? Genetic mutation and pushing the fabrics of human/animal structure is kind of exciting. Its similar to the research conducted by the Nazis(Sorry UncleKage, I had to). Is it fair to use the knowledge they gained because they used the Jews as lab rats? Or is it fair to NOT use the info if it is available? When it all comes down to it, Yeah, its tragic, and Yeah, it should never happen again, but whats the point if we don't learn anything from it?