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lumincity.bsky.social
On April 26th @slainmonkey.bsky.social shared my GSFTW thread which went viral where until Thursday May 1st Sotalo sent 340 replies defending NIIC doing "a podcast", attacking those trying to give him the benefit of the doubt & being antisemetic calling Jewish critics worse than Nazis.
slainmonkey.bsky.social, 04/26/25 7:00 AM Another reminder of why GSFTW should be boycotted. As a community, we can’t afford things like this becoming the “acceptable” norm! gsftwofficial.bsky.social, 02/23/25 https://web.archive.org/web/20250428173853/https://bsky.app/profile/gsftwofficial.bsky.social/post/3liuyr6sf6k2k Hope everyones sunday is going amazing we have a special video made for our lovely Guest Of Honor @NIICdog Guest Of Honor NIIC The Singing Dog! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuVxEwyN_TQ&t=4s #NIICTheSingingDog #Gardenstatefurtheweekend #GSFTW #Furcon #Furry #Convention #FurryCommunity #GuestOfHonor #Fyp #4u / The Furry Raiders’ Bitchute video with the title “RAIDERS RAMBLES EP 126 - ANOTHER NICE DAY WITH NIIC” with the description “We sit down with NIC the Singing Dog to talk about his music, his artwork, inspirations, surviving 2020 and what furries can look forward to in 2021. Connect With Us: Our Website - https://furryraiders.org Twitter - https://twitter.com/Furry_Raiders…” [Blocking] sotalo.bsky.social, 04/27/25 1:22 AM NIIC is the kindest guy I know. He'd never harm a soul. You were trained to hate. The brainwashing worked on you, and now you desperately want it to work on others. We're gonna go to this convention and have fun without you. Next time you choose hate, let your target be someone who spreads it. Numerous replies ratioing him [Blocked] slainmonkey.bsky.social, 04/27/25 1:50 AM He actively chose to associate with the furry raiders; I posted actual evidence of that. The fact that you choose to ignore that speaks far more about you, than it does for me. [Blocking] sotalo.bsky.social, 04/27/25 3:03 AM He did a podcast. Is that the line for you? The most heinous thing a Furry can do, to warrant all this harassment, is one podcast? Numerous replies ratioing him slainmonkey.bsky.social, 04/27/25 1:58 AM Also before you open your clown mouth again, to accuse me of “spreading hate”; let me inform you that I’m a grandchild of Holocaust survivors….so associating with nazis is a soar [sic] point for me. sotalo.bsky.social, 04/27/25 3:00 AM And now you're sympathy farming from a historical tragedy while promoting harassment. slainmonkey.bsky.social, 04/27/25 5:25 AM I don’t give a flying fuck if you have sympathy or not; but I’m explaining my position of what I have zero tolerance to those who willingly associate themselves with nazis. I think that’s 100% a justifiable reason to call someone out.
August 1, 2025 at 11:05 AM
lumincity.bsky.social
His other crony Photographotter would also be GoH while he desperately attempted to push GSFTW propaganda on old posts including towards a BIPOC who condemned it, his exclusive VR panel resurrecting Sylys for it & continuing to talk on behalf of others who have done research he hasn't.
gsftwofficial.bsky.social, 03/08/25 Time to announce our next Guest Of Honor Photographotter @photographotter.bsky.social @hiyu.bsky.social @joeahunting.bsky.social @maxfilmsvr.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBt5oJt5nSs You can still get tickets before they sell out at Gsftw.org #Gardenstatefurtheweekend #GSFTW #Phographotter #Foryou sotalo.bsky.social, 03/08/25 Thank you, Photographotter! I can't wait to see you there! photographotter.bsky.social, 03/09/25 So excited to be there! Thank you so much for having me sotalo.bsky.social, 03/10/25 We're happy to have you, Photographotter! If the con wasn't so close, I know travel would've been more difficult for you. Always glad to share our fandom with the world! It's gonna be fun! hanuabor.bsky.social, 12/05/24 I have yet to know the full details of the controversy of Garden State Fur The Weekend convention. But, I know enough that there's a bit of misinformation and disinformation going along with it. That is why we must be very careful in where we get our sources from and doing critical thinking. sotalo.bsky.social, 03/21/25 https://web.archive.org/web/20250624135054/https://bsky.app/profile/sotalo.bsky.social/post/3lkwhd4nex226 The biggest problem was some people didn't like others who were accepted. At one point Fox News was permitted. Those responsible were banned, or (if staff) replaced. Take a look at our official social account @gsftwofficial.bsky.social to stay up to date on the latest! @yapper.bsky.social Lol the lying PR guy from the con is searching old posts to try and spin things again [QP] @faunafennec.bsky.social it is a VERY long thread but it starts here. [QP] @hanuabor.bsky.social I see. Thanks for the heads up. I know, it's been late in the game with this topic now. I've been busy. But the info is valid and important information. [Blocked] sotalo.bsky.social, 03/22/25​​ 11:54 AM This is an interesting angle, but keep in mind Atari manufactured more cartridges of Pac Man and ET than their console sales. People got disappointed with both and returned their copies. There was a loss in confidence in the quality of games after the novelty wore off, and games were expensive. [Blocking] katewillaert.bsky.social, 03/22/25 1:31 PM Every sentence you just wrote is a myth. sotalo.bsky.social, 04/03/25 At Garden State Fur the Weekend 2025, I'll be giving a presentation filled with fascinating insight from incredible community leaders called Frontiers of VR! Hear from Resonite creator Frooxius, Confurence co-director Sylys Sable, demographic info from Furscience, and many contributors! A VRChat scene with the text “Frontiers of VR By Sotalo” / sotalo.bsky.social, 04/03/25 The presentation should help demystify VR for newcomers and the social aspects for veterans. I hope you come learn what our Fandom has to say about Social VR and Furries! As of now I can confirm this will be presented live only at Garden State Fur the Weekend 2025. Can't wait to see you there! A VRChat selfie of his Fursona 3d avatar
August 1, 2025 at 11:05 AM
lumincity.bsky.social
While continuing to "dunk" on his haters he started replying to GSFTW's posts including the video he edited for replacement GoH & crony NIIC likely picked back in January despite also being interviewed by the Furry Raiders glazing him & Shy Matsi harder than a donut.
sotalo.bsky.social, 02/23/25 I just heard the worst take of the Virtual Furry Museum in my life. A few hateful people couldn't get over the existence of Furry art, reported it to a creator group, and it was banned from rotation. Most people love this world and support it. But the trolls' opinions were valued higher. Fuck 'em! sotalo.bsky.social, 02/23/25 People need to understand privelage in relation to LGBTQ and minority subcultures. If people can't show respect to these minorities without extraordinary exclusion, it's most professional to show those people the option to leave. Intolerance is never professional. Not to those who are educated. gsftwofficial.bsky.social, 02/23/25 Hope everyones sunday is going amazing we have a special video made for our lovely Guest Of Honor @NIICdog Guest Of Honor NIIC The Singing Dog! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuVxEwyN_TQ&t=4s #NIICTheSingingDog #Gardenstatefurtheweekend #GSFTW #Furcon #Furry #Convention #FurryCommunity #GuestOfHonor #Fyp #4u sotalo.bsky.social, 02/26/25 It's an honor having NIIC in the Virtual Furry Museum! Happy to see him getting more red ribbons! Niic’s museum exhibit with their Sotalo’s and many others’ 3d avatars of their Fursonas niicdog.bsky.social, 02/26/25 I remember meeting you for the first time here! THANK YOU for all that you do! you're so epic!! 💚💚💚 sotalo.bsky.social, 02/26/25 Thanks, man! Hey, you're pretty epic, too! Guys, check out NIIC on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/artist/45VASQ5Pl3K8uSuUh9wooM niicdog.bsky.social, 02/26/25 HELL YESS! 😍 May is gonna be LITTTTTT! 🔥🔥 sotalo.bsky.social, 02/28/25 @niicdog.bsky.social Provided a BIG biography which was pared down to the museum's display! We talked, and one of his quotes was incredible. I asked, and he accepted inclusion in the museum! A display of Niic’s Fursona art Fursuit & bio niicdog.bsky.social, 02/28/25 Such a honor to be a part of this!! Thank you so much for having me on your museum!! sotalo.bsky.social, 03/02/25 The Furs of Color display was tricky to fill. Many didn't like putting personal information about their lives on display. But when I found out my friend @shymatsi.bsky.social was a Fur of Color himself, I was genuinely surprised! He's a VRChat regular, huge community organizer, and con volunteer! Shy Matsi’s Fursona in the VRChat Virtual Furry Museum / sotalo.bsky.social, 03/02/25 Quite a bit of work was needed to get all the information for the display, but we were able to pare it down to this! @foomaring.otter-space.com and @shadethebat.bsky.social worked with me to get the Awtter model posed and donated to the museum. Shy Matsi display sign
August 1, 2025 at 11:05 AM
lumincity.bsky.social
How nice of GSFTW to thank the few dozen Nazi furs for attending because Sotalo can't get his foot out of his mouth even if he tried anyways may I suggest wasteland considering that there's no way in hell you're actually going to have a third year like Free Fur All
Thank you for everyone that came out to Garden State Fur The Weekend 2025. Come help us plan for 2026 by suggesting a theme. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfW8aArfuBPGvssdaMzBg-hZ8qrhgrUY29RX36nGMDGWM69Cg/viewform #Gsftw #Gardenstatefurtheweekend #Furcon #Convention #Newjersey #nj #Viral Theme suggestion GSFTW 2026
June 18, 2025 at 3:45 AM
gsftwofficial.bsky.social
Thank you for everyone that came out to Garden State Fur The Weekend 2025. Come help us plan for 2026 by suggesting a theme.

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#Gsftw #Gardenstatefurtheweekend #Furcon #Convention #Newjersey #nj #Viral
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June 16, 2025 at 2:25 AM
gsftwofficial.bsky.social
BIG BODY MAXX Rocking the dj stage tonight

#Gardenstatefurtheweekend #GSFTW #Furry #Fursona #Newjersey #Hyattregency
May 4, 2025 at 5:01 AM
mcpippypants.bsky.social
I regret coming here man this is embarrassing and depressing how empty this con is and its 2pm

…im seriously about to be in the red

#gardenstatefurtheweekend
May 2, 2025 at 6:05 PM
gsftwofficial.bsky.social
Registration opens 8am This Friday
Follow our Announcement channel on telegram for all of the updates!

#Gardenstatefurtheweekend #GSFTW #Furcon #Newjersey #Nj #Furry #Popufur #Convention #Newjersey #Trending #Viral #Fyp
May 2, 2025 at 5:07 AM
lumincity.bsky.social
How nice of them to provide their very own of list of DJs who are having their last DJ performance at GSFTW
GSFTW's post stating "We are super excited to announce all of the djs and the live band we have set for Garden State Fur The Weekend ! #gardenstatefurtheweekend #gsftw #dj #schedule #furcon #furry #Convention" along with a YouTube short with the title "Dj Schedule May 1st-3rd #gardenstatefurtheweekend #gsftw #dj #schedule #furcon #furry #convention"
April 26, 2025 at 11:47 PM
gsftwofficial.bsky.social
We are super excited to announce all of the djs and the live band we have set for Garden State Fur The Weekend !
#gardenstatefurtheweekend #gsftw #dj #schedule #furcon #furry #Convention
Dj Schedule May 1st-3rd #gardenstatefurtheweekend #gsftw #dj #schedule #furcon #furry #convention
YouTube video by Garden State Fur the Weekend
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April 26, 2025 at 9:47 AM
lumincity.bsky.social
Lmao these cowards deleted the post and uploaded an "updated" one repeating the exact same things I called them out for
GSFTW's updated post stating "Hope every one is having an amazing friday! Our next panel we are sharing is called "Fox Meet Up" and we are excited to see all of the foxes that come to this panel. Rumor has it there might be a special present for every one who shows up to this panel. #Gardenstatefurtheweekend #Gsftw #Viral #fyp" with a photo of an AI generated "art" of a forest with foxes with the text "FOX Meet Up"
April 22, 2025 at 12:09 AM
gsftwofficial.bsky.social
Hope every one is having an amazing friday! Our next panel we are sharing is called "Fox Meet Up" and we are excited to see all of the foxes that come to this panel. Rumor has it there might be a special present for every one who shows up to this panel.
#Gardenstatefurtheweekend #Gsftw #Viral #fyp
April 21, 2025 at 11:43 PM
lumincity.bsky.social
Can't wait to meet Fucker Carlson Egg Gutted Pawn Insanity Laura Ingrown Shill Oreilly Jesse Swatters and many more FOX News hosts at the FOX Meet Up!
GSFTW's post stating "Hope every one is having an amazing friday! Our next panel we are sharing is called "Fox Meet Up" and we are excited to see all of the foxes that come to this panel. Rumor has it there might be a special present for every one who shows up to this panel. #Gardenstatefurtheweekend #Gsftw #Viral #fyp" with a photo of an AI generated "art" of a forest with foxes with the text "FOX Meet Up"
April 21, 2025 at 4:19 PM
gsftwofficial.bsky.social
We here at Garden State Fur The Weekend Just wanna wish everyone a Happy Easter!

#Gardenstatefurtheweekend #Easter #GSFTW #Easter2025
April 21, 2025 at 1:44 AM
itswillow.bsky.social
A blanket response from alleged staff of #GSFTW #GardenStateFurTheWeekend

Don't just dance around and try to save face. If you truly don't allow fascists at your con, then say it outright. On your site. Not in some throwaway skeet reply.

If you can't give the people your word, where's the trust?
April 17, 2025 at 5:07 PM
itswillow.bsky.social
It's a badge of honor to be blocked by Nazis.

Remember, folks. Don't go to #GSFTW #GardenStateFurTheWeekend #HyattRegency #NewJersey. It's a con run by bigots and fascists. It's NOT a Furry con.
lumincity.bsky.social Lumin City 🌹🏳️‍⚧️♾️ @lumincity.bsky.social · Apr 17
"You have been blocked by GSFTW"
A person breaking free from chains meme
April 17, 2025 at 2:58 PM
itswillow.bsky.social
Don't attend #GSFTW #GardenStateFurTheWeekend #HyattRegency #NewJersey

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Tl;dr - They're untrustworthy hateful bigots. We don't tolerate such lowness in the fandom. GSFTW is NOT a Furry Con.
Garden State Fur The Weekend refuses to clean up their corruption, disgraced Chair made owner
After a mismanagement crisis was excused with PR statements, New Jersey furries are sick of more deception from the same broken leadership.  UPDATE 12/4/24: CON ISSUES STATEMENT, STAFF RESIGN, PUBL…
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April 17, 2025 at 1:14 PM
itswillow.bsky.social
If you plan to attend #GardenStateFurTheWeekend #HyattRegency #NewJersey

Don't.

They're run by anti-lgbtq+ fascists. And last I recall, New Jersey does not take kindly to fascists. #TonySoprano taught me that.
April 17, 2025 at 1:02 PM
lumincity.bsky.social
Let me guess, the first piece of bad advice they'll give is to attend a Nazi fur con.
We have another wonderful panel to promote today! This is a special one to me since we all need comical advice some times to relieve the pressure of life. We present to you Truly bad (but comical) advice You can still get tickets at GSFTW.org #Gardenstatefurtheweekend #GSFTW #Fyp #Foryou #Furcon Art of Shep's fursona behind a pop up shop saying "Get Bad Advice / From Shep"
April 15, 2025 at 1:33 PM
gsftwofficial.bsky.social
We have another wonderful panel to promote today! This is a special one to me since we all need comical advice some times to relieve the pressure of life.
We present to you Truly bad (but comical) advice

You can still get tickets at GSFTW.org

#Gardenstatefurtheweekend #GSFTW #Fyp #Foryou #Furcon
April 15, 2025 at 6:19 AM
lumincity.bsky.social
"LGBTQ-friendly"
Do you mean "Liberty, Guns, Beer, Trump, QAnon" friendly?
GSFTW posting "We are super excited to see all at Garden State Fur The Weekend this year ! We have live music, djs,Panels, special Guests Of Honor, +more. Hotel rooms are starting to run low hurry while you still can at GSFTW.org #Gardenstatefurtheweekend #GSFTW #Hyattregency #Furry #Foryou #Foryoupage #Viral" and a poster that I don't even want to bother with
April 12, 2025 at 9:28 PM
gsftwofficial.bsky.social
We are super excited to see all at Garden State Fur The Weekend this year !
We have live music, djs,Panels, special Guests Of Honor, +more.
Hotel rooms are starting to run low hurry while you still can at GSFTW.org
#Gardenstatefurtheweekend #GSFTW #Hyattregency #Furry #Foryou #Foryoupage #Viral
April 12, 2025 at 3:18 AM
gsftwofficial.bsky.social
April 5th already we are closing in on Garden State Fur The Weekend this coming may 2nd-4th Have you reserved your room yet?
Grab your room at GSFTW.org
#Gardenstatefurtheweekend #Furcon #Convention #Furry #Fursona #Viral #Trending #furryconvention #Hyattregency #Newjersey
April 5, 2025 at 11:59 PM
gsftwofficial.bsky.social
Hope everyone's April is off to an amazing start! Our April is, the bag for all the "Super Star" came in today and we wanna share it with all of you!

Tickets are starting to run low hurry while you still can and grab a ticket while supplies last at GSFTW.org

#Gardenstatefurtheweekend #GSFTW
April 2, 2025 at 11:48 PM
gsftwofficial.bsky.social
Hope everyone is having an amazing day today ! As a fan of Subnautica game's i am super excited for this panel 4546B Biology !

Make sure to grab you and a friend a ticket for Garden State Fur The Weekend May 2nd-4th at GSFTW.org #Gardenstatefurtheweekend #Trending #furcon #Hyattregency #Newjersey
March 28, 2025 at 12:54 AM