Primary Research Project • 2026
Devin Henrickson’s flagship 2026 research project examining furry fandom, conventions, culture, safety, and public understanding.
Inside the collection
The Furry Files is my primary research project for 2026. It brings together independent work about furry fandom, conventions, culture, safety, and public understanding.
This hub separates public papers from work still in development so readers can immediately see what is complete, what is underway, and where to find each available document.
Every file begins with a defined question, identifies the evidence being used, labels estimates honestly, separates findings from interpretation, and keeps limitations visible.
The goal is neither promotion nor prosecution. It is to make complicated questions easier to examine without flattening a diverse community into a stereotype.
Current files
Statuses are shown plainly so a developing overview is never mistaken for a finished paper.
An evidence-based examination of youth safety, safeguarding practices, and the responsibilities of convention communities.
A source-grounded review comparing convention classifications and their reported prevalence and economic impact in the United States. The project keeps differences in definitions, reporting periods, and available event data visible.
Status: The overview is in development; no public document is available yet.
Research trail markers
Clear definitions and visible limitations matter especially when research touches identity, sexuality, safety, or public controversy.
Terms and scope are stated before evidence is gathered or conclusions are discussed.
Claims stay tied to the material that supports them, with uncertainty left intact.
Research describes people carefully and avoids treating a diverse community as a single behavior or belief.
