Lycans vs. Werewolves

[Okami no hi]

Okay peoples, I have seen so many times on this site people refering to werewolves as lycans and vice-a-versa, and it is driving me crazy. A Lycan is a human with the ability to change directly into a wolf and then back without making any stops in between even if it is willed. A Werewolf is a human that can change into a wolf-LIKE creature but not into an actual wolf itself. Werewolves gain wolf-LIKE abilities and characteristics while still looking mostly human and keeping most of his reasoning if not all, were as a Lycan cannot make a stop in between and must change into a wolf in which case he would lose his man-like abilities and also his reasoning and logic. I looked both words up in a dictionary so no telling me to do so if you don't beleive me. And yes, I know that even though I have a dictionary I don't spell well but I don't care about that right now. Anyway, I just wanted to let you all know that werewolves, lycans and etc, were not all the same thing. Thanks for reading this, bye. HAND

[DarkWolf]

They are the same. Lycanthrope (abbr. "Lycan") means a werewolf in the form of a wolf, a person changed into a wolf, or a person suffering clinical lycanthropy. The word lycanthrope is also used as a synonym for werewolf.

A werewolf means a person changed into a wolf or a person with the power to change back and forth from a wolf form (either at any time or during a full moon).

Dictionary.com is great, isn't it? *insert the peltage of cookies here*

[Okami no hi]

It must've changed within the last ten years cuz I have three dictionaries all stating that lycanthropes must change fully into wolves and werewolves are half man and half wolf and can be no more of one than the other. One dictionary that says that is a Webster, not sure the other two tho', but they all stated that. And the moon had nothing to do with anything. Also, tho' I should put this question under tech I guess, what is a cookie?

[DarkWolf]

The word use has been around at least sixteen years. Oxford English Dictionary was where I first learned the words. And I was young then too.

This is why I like dictionary.com - it returns the definitions from multiple dictionaries including Webster's.


And the cookie...

It's a small round thing. You eat it.

http://wiki.coolmon.org/files/cookie.jpg

[Okami no hi]

Mmmm. cookies. hahaha, oh so funny. I thought they were spam or something. I heard if you get a cookie online your pc dies or something. I guess maybe it just can't take a byte out of human food maybe.

[DarkWolf]

Online a cookie is a small piece of text in a file that is stored on your computer. For example this site uses cookies to maintain your logged in status. Cookies are entirely harmless to a computer (some can be used to track where you go online as spyware but they're easily sorted and don't actually harm your computer or acquire any private information).

[Okami no hi]

Thx

[thenewbishop]

:shrug: :confused: I am lost whitch one is whitch and where did the cookie come from

[KingFatman]

Actually the dictionary is wrong in this case. A Lycanthrope (Lycan) does not have to change into a wolf. They can change into many different animals. Dogs,Panthers, ect..(I've even heard of birds) Werewolf is the common name given to Lycans that transform into a wolf or somewhere in the middle. Depending on several variables (age of Lycan, length of time afflicted, strength of gene in parent, or strength of Lycan that bit them) the Lycan may be able to make a middle stop in the process. From my experience a desired change is more likely to go into full animal form, while a forced change (situation, sudden anger or fear, full moon, ect..) is more likely to get stuck in between the two. Whatever the reason or extent of the change it is extremely painful, and the hunger is intense.

[KingFatman]

...pain...*takes electric shock pen* ahhhh! zzzzt hahaha zzzzzzt(yes i do like self-harm) zzzzzt that must feel good > http://youtube.com/watch?v=XMgD14NW0Ms zzzt t-t zzzzt

An electric shock pen is nothing when u feel ur ribs transforming and the cravings for meat start.

[DarkWolf]

Actually the dictionary is wrong in this case. A Lycanthrope (Lycan) does not have to change into a wolf. They can change into many different animals. Dogs,Panthers, ect..(I've even heard of birds) Werewolf is the common name given to Lycans that transform into a wolf or somewhere in the middle. Depending on several variables (age of Lycan, length of time afflicted, strength of gene in parent, or strength of Lycan that bit them) the Lycan may be able to make a middle stop in the process. From my experience a desired change is more likely to go into full animal form, while a forced change (situation, sudden anger or fear, full moon, ect..) is more likely to get stuck in between the two. Whatever the reason or extent of the change it is extremely painful, and the hunger is intense.
The start of the word "lycan" is a reference to wolves. Honestly do some fucking research.

[KingFatman]

i don't use the prank shock pen. My shock rod(i said pen cuz it looks like a pen) is linked to a huge battery. This is near lethal shock power i am talking about here.
Not to sound like a jerk, but when this starts....you want to die! But death won't come. The opposite happens. u gain strength, speed, power, you can rarely control what you do. Many have come back to find their loved ones killed while transformed. No pain compares to that.

[KingFatman]

The start of the word "lycan" is a reference to wolves. Honestly do some fucking research.
I need to do research. Try looking in places other than books. You learn little from people that don't know what they're talking about. It is true that lycan references wolves, and the first Lycans transformed into wolves, and today most still are, but other animals have joined this grouping. Recently Lycan has come to mean shape shifters affected by a disease similar to the original lycanthropy.

[DarkWolf]

I need to do research. Try looking in places other than books. You learn little from people that don't know what they're talking about. It is true that lycan references wolves, and the first Lycans transformed into wolves, and today most still are, but other animals have joined this grouping. Recently Lycan has come to mean shape shifters affected by a disease similar to the original lycanthropy.
The word lycanthropy means werewolf. It means "wolf man" in Greek (lykanthropia = lykos [wolf] + anthropos [man]). It's definition has not changed in a little over four hundred years since the word's inception into the English language.

If you want to refer to a different creature of the same kind then try "were" and suffix the animal name. "Werelion" is to lion of what "werewolf" is to wolf. Collectively they are "were's" or "werecreatures".

I've been doing my own research from legend, talking to people, and so on since I was six years old. That's sixteen years (I'm coming up 22). That means I was talking to people, researching, and all of that about this subject since before you could talk properly (if at all).

Lycan does not, has never, meant shapeshifter. It is an abbreviation for lycanthrope which is a person afflicted with lycanthropy and lycanthropy is a reference to werewolf and a mental disease.

[KingFatman]

Yes when u look in a dictionary you are right. I'm not talking about what the dictionary says. I'm talking about the term used by both hunters and Lycans(of every kind).

[MorganaFang]

Yes when u look in a dictionary you are right. I'm not talking about what the dictionary says. I'm talking about the term used by both hunters and Lycans(of every kind).

In the movies and Role play. Y'know I love how descriptions and labels of werecreatures start to resemble the fiction I've read or seen.

I'm in the same boat as DW, I've been researching werewolves for about a decade myself and prior to the late 80's early 90's I never saw the term lycan used. Skinwalker yes, shifter yes, changling most definitely.

Lycan is to fancy goth furries as Vampyre is to skinny goth teens.

[LV426]

Yes when u look in a dictionary you are right. I'm not talking about what the dictionary says. I'm talking about the term used by both hunters and Lycans(of every kind).
And would you like to present some proof on this? Otherwise we think you are full of shit. Oh wait, we know you are.

[KingFatman]

And would you like to present some proof on this? Otherwise we think you are full of shit. Oh wait, we know you are.
And what proof am I too give. Half of you don't even believe in real Lycans, and few Lycans are willing to come out. The same with slayers. Many are unwilling to blow their cover. Especially any from the Vatican.

[MorganaFang]

And what proof am I too give. Half of you don't even believe in real Lycans, and few Lycans are willing to come out. The same with slayers. Many are unwilling to blow their cover. Especially any from the Vatican.

No more Van Helsing for you!

Seriously man, quit it with the in hiding crap while blurting that weres are real it's a huge contradiction and makes you look like you're full of shit.

[KingFatman]

No more Van Helsing for you!

Seriously man, quit it with the in hiding crap while blurting that weres are real it's a huge contradiction and makes you look like you're full of shit.

Fuck Van Helsing! That movie is shit!
Just because I refuse to be in hiding doesn't mean others don't prefer to be. I personally know a dog Lycan, and a Panther Lycan. Both prefer not to show what they are when they can help it. Also if you've been researching Lycans for that long and haven't heard of any of this, or anything from the Vatican then you are looking in the wrong places. I've only been looking at this shit since my changes started to happen and I have found out way more then I ever thought I would. Admittedly I am now more connect then I ever thought I would be.

[Vagabond Flow]

That last bit about the Vatican was priceless.

[Okami no hi]

Well, my dictionary still says otherwise, but if DW and Morgy say otherwise, they must be right. :D

[xxMatolfxx]

They probally, usually, are.

[<-Rho->]

Oh, shut the f---* up! If you have a problem understanding which is being spoken about, ask! Or, better yet, post and assume you're right! You'll either be right or get corrected darn quick!

*self-censored

[The Dragon-King]

A Skinchanger is similar to the werewolf but you are wrong. werewolves DO lose control of their minds but us skinchangers are the ultimate in lycanthropy

[ThrasherCub]

<-Rho-> - Who the hell are you addressing with that? This topic has been dead for about half a year.

Dragon-King - "Werewolf" and "Skinchanger" are the same thing. It's just two different names because they are from two different cultures. As for being "ultimate in lycanthropy," that's not terribly impressive.

Lycanthropy is a mental disorder. Being ultimate at it is like being the king of Alzheimer's.

[The Dragon-King]

And what proof am I too give. Half of you don't even believe in real Lycans, and few Lycans are willing to come out. The same with slayers. Many are unwilling to blow their cover. Especially any from the Vatican.
im a werewolf and im proud to admit it

[Tempest]

im a werewolf and im proud to admit it

Thought you were a skin-changer just a few minutes ago?

Edit - Also, prove it. *anticipates the expected responses*

[ThrasherCub]

im a werewolf and im proud to admit it
So, how do you manifest your body of light strongly enough to shift?

[UNODRAGONE]

<-Rho-> - Who the hell are you addressing with that? This topic has been dead for about half a year.

Dragon-King - "Werewolf" and "Skinchanger" are the same thing. It's just two different names because they are from two different cultures. As for being "ultimate in lycanthropy," that's not terribly impressive.

Lycanthropy is a mental disorder. Being ultimate at it is like being the king of Alzheimer's.

You’re a bastard for that :D (hands cookie)

I just have to get one thing that has been annoying the hell out of me off my chest. Lycanthropy, people on here love to through it around saying it means your a werewolf, first off; it means you believe you are a wolf/animal and can change into a wolf/animal. It doesn't mean that you’re a werewolf, obviously if it meant you were a werewolf they wouldn't call it a mental disorder they would call it a werewolf and it also means you can change into pretty much any animal. Also the correct term if it is an animal that is not a wolf is Therianthropy. In any case, Lycanthropy is a syndrome, a rather short lived extremely rare syndrome that has been diagnosed as early as fifth century AD but still a syndrome. The only "real" extensive intense case of Lycanthropy ever recorded was on a man labeled 'X' born in 1960 that unlike most patients who grow out of it/are treated for it 'X' suffered with it for the rest of his life. He didn't have elongated teeth, he was hairy simply because he did not shave, and exhibited many 'wolf' like traits that any idiot could replicate. Also a seventh century physician by the name of Paulus Aegineta placed the blame for Lycanthropy squarely on an excess of melancholy or black bile and most of the physicians who came after him agreed. The physician I am working under for my Psychology degree has yet to run under or meet anyone that has run into a person suffering from Lycanthropy and even the DSM IV TR doesn't give much insight into it. Basically it breaks done to this; people who believe they are werewolves are actually just suffering from mythomanie :) SO please people, let’s not make the mistake of looping werewolf and lycanthropy together any more.

[LV426]

You’re a bastard for that :D (hands cookie)

I just have to get one thing that has been annoying the hell out of me off my chest. Lycanthropy, people on here love to through it around saying it means your a werewolf, first off; it means you believe you are a wolf/animal and can change into a wolf/animal. It doesn't mean that you’re a werewolf, obviously if it meant you were a werewolf they wouldn't call it a mental disorder they would call it a werewolf and it also means you can change into pretty much any animal. Also the correct term if it is an animal that is not a wolf is Therianthropy. In any case, Lycanthropy is a syndrome, a rather short lived extremely rare syndrome that has been diagnosed as early as fifth century AD but still a syndrome. The only "real" extensive intense case of Lycanthropy ever recorded was on a man labeled 'X' born in 1960 that unlike most patients who grow out of it/are treated for it 'X' suffered with it for the rest of his life. He didn't have elongated teeth, he was hairy simply because he did not shave, and exhibited many 'wolf' like traits that any idiot could replicate. Also a seventh century physician by the name of Paulus Aegineta placed the blame for Lycanthropy squarely on an excess of melancholy or black bile and most of the physicians who came after him agreed. The physician I am working under for my Psychology degree has yet to run under or meet anyone that has run into a person suffering from Lycanthropy and even the DSM IV TR doesn't give much insight into it. Basically it breaks done to this; people who believe they are werewolves are actually just suffering from mythomanie :) SO please people, let’s not make the mistake of looping werewolf and lycanthropy together any more.



Actually you are wrong about that. Lycanthropy is both the mental illness and a condition described as a man or woman that is capable of changing into a wolf. It has two meanings. The mental disorder was named after the condition because as we all know there are no such things as werewolves.

Also Therianthropy does not mean shape changers that are not wolves. Therianthropy is the believe that you have an animal side that manifests itself through dreams, meditation, and the rare p-shift also known as the physical shift. Of course the true therianthropists believe that p-shifting is impossible and just created by roleplayers.

If you want to ascribe a title to a person who can change their form not to just a wolf but of other animals then you would simply call them a shape shifter or were-creature. Were means man, apply that with the animal of choice and you have a shapeshifter with a specific aspect not a werewolf.

[The Dragon-King]

Thought you were a skin-changer just a few minutes ago?
What do you think a skinchanger is, you moron?

Edit - Also, prove it. *anticipates the expected responses*
It is impossible to prove that plus i'm gonna keep it that way because I don't care what other people think.

[Tempest]

It is impossible to prove that plus i'm gonna keep it that way because I don't care what other people think.

Oh my GOD I SO did not see that one coming!!
You're just like every other tr00 w3r3 who comes in here. You claim you don't care what anyone thinks but you are obviously spouting out your 'lol i'm a werewolf" claims for attention. Soon you will begin to get annoyed and flame us (winwinwe anyone?), then you will either be banned or you will fade away because you find that this site doesn't offer the blind reverence you feel you deserve for being a normal human being.
Enjoy your stay.

PS. Yes I am in a worse mood than usual.

Edit - I'm sad I have to go to work soon and won't be able to see your epic response, but I just noticed your signature and I have to say, nice touch. You skin-changers (or is it werewolves?) are immortal too???? Woooowww that's nifty. So I bet you're like that other tr00 w3r3 who claimed to be the oldest female werewolf, around since Sparta? LOL you guys sure are a dime a dozen.

[Rele WT]

I'm sooooo a werewolf. If you say I'm not I'll sniff you out and kill you.
Wait? Proof? You want proof!?
Well, I'm not giving you any, besides, I don't care what you think about me.

Yeah, see, that's what you all say, Tempest is right.

[ThrasherCub]

It is impossible to prove that plus i'm gonna keep it that way because I don't care what other people think.

I am God. I can't prove it either, but you don't seem to think that matters.


Now, begin worshiping.

[Nichael]

Yeah, and while we're at it, I'm the Loch Ness monster! Funny thing is you still seem to be the bigger fish out of water.

Seriously, Dragon King! What's so impossible about recording yourself shifting on video, posting it on Youtube, and linking us? It's not like you have to hold down the button to record.

[Lysander]

Dont even waste your time. These little kindergarteners will never learn...

[Nichael]

I know I wouldn't be a good teacher, because I enjoy watching others fail. Time wasting is fun!

[John 677808]

Lycans vs Werewolves, what will happen, when real kid Werethinkers meet real Werewolves.

Only you can decide and vote on the poll, who will emerge victorious in this showdown. :D

[UNODRAGONE]

Actually you are wrong about that. Lycanthropy is both the mental illness and a condition described as a man or woman that is capable of changing into a wolf. It has two meanings. The mental disorder was named after the condition because as we all know there are no such things as werewolves.

Also Therianthropy does not mean shape changers that are not wolves. Therianthropy is the believe that you have an animal side that manifests itself through dreams, meditation, and the rare p-shift also known as the physical shift. Of course the true therianthropists believe that p-shifting is impossible and just created by roleplayers.
If you want to ascribe a title to a person who can change their form not to just a wolf but of other animals then you would simply call them a shape shifter or were-creature. Were means man, apply that with the animal of choice and you have a shapeshifter with a specific aspect not a werewolf.

Thank you for that! That is exactly what I told my teacher and she stated, "If you look in the clinicians books on Lycanthropy they state it as more of Therianthropy if they think they can change into other animals" which I thought was strange :confused: But I do stand corrected I guess it can have a double meaning looking at it from that stance :)

[The Dragon-King]

<-Rho-> - Who the hell are you addressing with that? This topic has been dead for about half a year.

Dragon-King - "Werewolf" and "Skinchanger" are the same thing. It's just two different names because they are from two different cultures. As for being "ultimate in lycanthropy," that's not terribly impressive.

Lycanthropy is a mental disorder. Being ultimate at it is like being the king of Alzheimer's.

Actually, Skinchhagers are the Alpha Males. plus, Lycanthropy is NOT a mental disorder, it is a mindset.

[Tempest]

Actually, Skinchhagers are the Alpha Males.

Ohh please tell me about your intricate pact structure. Tell me o wise one, why would you not just call them Alpha Males? I think you are bullshitting. Alpha Males would be werewolves. And as you said:

A Skinchanger is similar to the werewolf but you are wrong. werewolves DO lose control of their minds but us skinchangers are the ultimate in lycanthropy

Similar means that they are alike, but they are not the same thing. I also just looooove how you are the Alpha Male. You know, it'd almost be more believeable if you weren't. Why do you think that all these tr00 w3r3s are important figures, be it the oldest female, the alpha, or whatever? Hmmm could it be because they all are looking for attention??

plus, Lycanthropy is NOT a mental disorder, it is a mindset.

Nope try again.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clinical_lycanthropy
http://www.primitivism.com/lycanthropy.htm

Edit - And I just saw your age!! 16! Now we all know you're bullshitting. Just quit while you're ahead. Well you aren't ahead. So....just quit.

[ThrasherCub]

Dragon-King, this may be a rude awakening, but just because you say something does not make it true. Reality has to agree with you for that.


And reality seems to think you're a delusional child.

[UNODRAGONE]

Actually, Skinchhagers are the Alpha Males. plus, Lycanthropy is NOT a mental disorder, it is a mindset.

Explain to me how Lycanthropy is a mindset and exactly what study you did on it? You and the oldest female werewolf on here would get along famously :)

[Interested]

Werewolves, also known as lycanthropes, are mythological or folkloric people with the ability to shapeshift into a wolf or wolflike creature, either purposely, by using magic, or after being placed under a curse. The medieval chronicler Gervase of Tilbury associated the transformation with the appearance of the full moon; however, there is evidence that the association existed among the Ancient Greeks, appearing in the writings of Petronius. This concept was rarely associated with the werewolf until the idea was picked up by fiction writers.

Werewolves are a frequent subject of modern fictional books and films, although fictional werewolves have been attributed traits distinct from those of original folklore, most notably the vulnerability to silver bullets.[1]_From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[Kat-chan]

Actually, Skinchhagers are the Alpha Males. plus, Lycanthropy is NOT a mental disorder, it is a mindset.

Okay, while I was reading this, I was thinking "Okay, so, heres another person claiming to be a werewolf, and is currently getting flamed by the other members. I don't want to get involved". And normally I don't get involved, but then you had to say this little bit.

I have one question for you....where do you get your info? Honestly, I want to know. Because in what I've read and like everyone else has said on this thread, Lycanthropy is considered a mental disease not a mindset. If going crazy and attacking anyone in sight because your mind is telling you that you have become a werewolf is a healthy mindset, then you have proven me wrong.

But of course...it isn't.

[Kaden]

besides which, we all know its the alpha females that run the tr00 w3r3s.... with whips and chains.

[UNODRAGONE]

besides which, we all know its the alpha females that run the tr00 w3r3s.... with whips and chains.

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[LakeSider]

:confused: I always love reading the evolution of these threads almost every time a werewolf type subject is brought up you have 1 or more people claim to be "changing" practically as theyre writing the message and then after questioned get in a debate with the moderators who without question know they're shit, why bother????

[Tempest]

:confused: I always love reading the evolution of these threads almost every time a werewolf type subject is brought up you have 1 or more people claim to be "changing" practically as theyre writing the message and then after questioned get in a debate with the moderators who without question know they're shit, why bother????

Many reasons.

1) They are incomprehensibly stupid and don't know any better.
2) They don't read the threads they post in.
3) They are all 14-16 and possibly are unable to read/comprehend.
4) They are just looking for attention and will do whatever possible to get it.

[ThrasherCub]

Pretty much. They claim to be a real shape-shifting, obviously the only one on the forum, and therefore the only one who actually knows anything on the topic. In situations like that people usually have to resort to asking questions like "well, uh, how long do you werewolves live?" which can be answered with any bullshit question made on the fly.

And while we don't know a whole lot about real shape-shifting werewolves, we as a collective know a hell of a lot about werewolf myth, psychology, biology, and magick.

Because they don't know much at all on any of those subjects except maybe werewolf myth (and then they never seem to be as well-read as us) they never expect our questions, the nature of which are such that they can't be bullshited through.

That's how it happens. Consciously or not they actually have a plan which would work excepting for our skeptical nature and our well-educated members.

[UNODRAGONE]

Pretty much. They claim to be a real shape-shifting, obviously the only one on the forum, and therefore the only one who actually knows anything on the topic. In situations like that people usually have to resort to asking questions like "well, uh, how long do you werewolves live?" which can be answered with any bullshit question made on the fly.

And while we don't know a whole lot about real shape-shifting werewolves, we as a collective know a hell of a lot about werewolf myth, psychology, biology, and magick.

Because they don't know much at all on any of those subjects except maybe werewolf myth (and then they never seem to be as well-read as us) they never expect our questions, the nature of which are such that they can't be bullshited through.

That's how it happens. Consciously or not they actually have a plan which would work excepting for our skeptical nature and our well-educated members.


$5 says new weres are reading this post and researching up :)

[ThrasherCub]

*cracks knuckles*
Still won't win. I got a member of the Golden Dawn on my side as a reference. Let's see were-tards try to get one of those!

[UNODRAGONE]

*cracks knuckles*
Still won't win. I got a member of the Golden Dawn on my side as a reference. Let's see were-tards try to get one of those!

Well I got only one word of caution for them.....

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc310/tafasul/1bigtimebirds.jpg

[remusromulus]

Actually you are wrong about that. Lycanthropy is both the mental illness and a condition described as a man or woman that is capable of changing into a wolf. It has two meanings. The mental disorder was named after the condition because as we all know there are no such things as werewolves.

Also Therianthropy does not mean shape changers that are not wolves. Therianthropy is the believe that you have an animal side that manifests itself through dreams, meditation, and the rare p-shift also known as the physical shift. Of course the true therianthropists believe that p-shifting is impossible and just created by roleplayers.

If you want to ascribe a title to a person who can change their form not to just a wolf but of other animals then you would simply call them a shape shifter or were-creature. Were means man, apply that with the animal of choice and you have a shapeshifter with a specific aspect not a werewolf.

Are you referring to clinical lycanthropy? I read about that and found it a pretty fascinating topic. In fact I've bookmarked the book section to do a little reading on it when term exams are finished.

[xxMatolfxx]

To the above post.

No they are talking about people who actually think they are weres. You get a lot of this on this sight. You just tend to get use to it after a while. You learn to keep your mouth shut at times.

[Lycos Anthropos]

Actually the dictionary is wrong in this case. A Lycanthrope (Lycan) does not have to change into a wolf. They can change into many different animals. Dogs,Panthers, ect..(I've even heard of birds) Werewolf is the common name given to Lycans that transform into a wolf or somewhere in the middle. Depending on several variables (age of Lycan, length of time afflicted, strength of gene in parent, or strength of Lycan that bit them) the Lycan may be able to make a middle stop in the process. From my experience a desired change is more likely to go into full animal form, while a forced change (situation, sudden anger or fear, full moon, ect..) is more likely to get stuck in between the two. Whatever the reason or extent of the change it is extremely painful, and the hunger is intense.

First of all Lycan derived from the word Lycos means wolf, a better name for said "Lycan" would be therian meaning animal. And I do agree with the whole "...the Lycan may be able to make a middle stop in the process." bit. In general besides the whole therian vs. lycan thing, everythimg else is true. I would know. I've been obsesed with werewolves since i was 3.

[UNODRAGONE]

First of all Lycan derived from the word Lycos means wolf, a better name for said "Lycan" would be therian meaning animal. And I do agree with the whole "...the Lycan may be able to make a middle stop in the process." bit. In general besides the whole therian vs. lycan thing, everythimg else is true. I would know. I've been obsesed with werewolves since i was 3.

True. Lycan is associated with wolf, but people who can transform into other animals are still referred to as weres (weretiger, werepanther, etc.)

[Lycos Anthropos]

True. Lycan is associated with wolf, but people who can transform into other animals are still referred to as weres (weretiger, werepanther, etc.)

I agree completely weres and therians are both acceptable names.

[Tempest]

I agree completely weres and therians are both acceptable names.

Were means man. Therian would be more accurate, but that's already taken and I don't think therians would appreciate sharing a name with tr00 w3r3s.

[Lycos Anthropos]

Were means man. Therian would be more accurate, but that's already taken and I don't think therians would appreciate sharing a name with tr00 w3r3s.

Make up your freakin' mind Tempest! You mock me then you call me a "troo w3r3". What's wrong with you?

[Tempest]

Make up your freakin' mind Tempest! You mock me then you call me a "troo w3r3". What's wrong with you?

Tr00 W3r3 is not a good thing hun. It's a deragatory term that pretty much means you're an ignorant, attention seeking, whiney kid (generally aged 13-16, you fit the bill perfectly) who believe he or she is a werewolf. All tr00 w3r3s have the same arguments, the same defenses, never have evidence, and always end up running away after a month or so. They may or may not come back later and admit that they were full of shit.


Produce evidence and I won't be so mean to you.

[Lycos Anthropos]

Tr00 W3r3 is not a good thing hun. It's a deragatory term that pretty much means you're an ignorant, attention seeking, whiney kid (generally aged 13-16, you fit the bill perfectly) who believe he or she is a werewolf. All tr00 w3r3s have the same arguments, the same defenses, never have evidence, and always end up running away after a month or so. They may or may not come back later and admit that they were full of shit.


Produce evidence and I won't be so mean to you.

Fine I admit, I, Lycos Anthropos, admit that I am not a werewolf. It's just my only excuse for my solitary behavior, ok?

[ThrasherCub]

Fine I admit, I, Lycos Anthropos, admit that I am not a werewolf. It's just my only excuse for my solitary behavior, ok?
Why the hell do you need an excuse?

[Lycos Anthropos]

Why the hell do you need an excuse?

Because people make fun of people like me, and keeping this excuse is my only comfort. So fuck you!

[Layira Aura]

Fine I admit, I, Lycos Anthropos, admit that I am not a werewolf. It's just my only excuse for my solitary behavior, ok?

First of all, if you were a werewolf, you wouldn't be solitary as wolves are pack animals. Second, you can be a solitary person without being a werewolf. Wanting to be alone isn't a sign of werewolfism. It probably just means you don't like people; that's my excuse for staying away from everyone.;)

[ThrasherCub]

Because people make fun of people like me, and keeping this excuse is my only comfort. So fuck you!

I asked an honest question and get "So fuck you!" in reply.

Grow up.

[Lycos Anthropos]

First of all, if you were a werewolf, you wouldn't be solitary as wolves are pack animals. Second, you can be a solitary person without being a werewolf. Wanting to be alone isn't a sign of werewolfism. It probably just means you don't like people; that's my excuse for staying away from everyone.;)

The reason I said solitary was because I used to be beat up for being alone all the time so I compared myself to a werewolf who is always being hunted down. So after that I scared my peers by attcking them in a style that i thought a werewolf would. But thanx anyways.

[ThrasherCub]

The reason I said solitary was because I used to be beat up for being alone all the time so I compared myself to a werewolf who is always being hunted down. So after that I scared my peers by attcking them in a style that i thought a werewolf would.

So you couldn't handle reality and fabricated an emotional crutch. Have fun in your fantasy.

PS, I agree that attacking people in werewolf-style is pretty damn effective though.

[Lycos Anthropos]

So you couldn't handle reality and fabricated an emotional crutch. Have fun in your fantasy.

PS, I agree that attacking people in werewolf-style is pretty damn effective though.

Thank you...:confused:

[Tempest]

Fine I admit, I, Lycos Anthropos, admit that I am not a werewolf. It's just my only excuse for my solitary behavior, ok?

Well at least you admitted it. Much faster than most other tr00 w3r3s, too! Though it would have been better without that second half.

[Lycos Anthropos]

Well at least you admitted it. Much faster than most other tr00 w3r3s, too! Though it would have been better without that second half.

Just to emphisize on the fact that I really am sorry for everthing. I you think I'm not meant for a site like this I'll leave. seriously, I wouldn't mind it.

[DarkWolf]

Just to emphisize on the fact that I really am sorry for everthing. I you think I'm not meant for a site like this I'll leave. seriously, I wouldn't mind it.
If you can contribute to posts and talk about subjects in a manner not befitting the "retard" label then you deserve to be here. If you do act like a moron (which, I'm sorry to say, you have been until you apologised) then you don't deserve to be here and will be ridiculed until either you grow up somewhat (which you've started to show by apologising) or leave. It's harsh but it's the most effective method of keeping the level of stupid posts on the site down.

So, the question is really; do you think you can contribute to discussions in a mature manner? If yes, then please do stay! If no, then this wouldn't be the site for you.

We don't expect discussions on physics or perfect posts from members. We do expect, nay demand, some maturity. Occassional silliness and lighthearted humour is one thing, it's still mature, but your senseless aggression and I-am-a-werewolf act are not mature and therefore unwanted.

I am not having a go at you. I'm just clarifying that immature crap is not going to be well received so if that's all you offer this is not the place for you. If you can keep showing us maturity - as you have done with the apology - then you'll be welcome here. It's as simple as that.

[Lycos Anthropos]

If you can contribute to posts and talk about subjects in a manner not befitting the "retard" label then you deserve to be here. If you do act like a moron (which, I'm sorry to say, you have been until you apologised) then you don't deserve to be here and will be ridiculed until either you grow up somewhat (which you've started to show by apologising) or leave. It's harsh but it's the most effective method of keeping the level of stupid posts on the site down.

So, the question is really; do you think you can contribute to discussions in a mature manner? If yes, then please do stay! If no, then this wouldn't be the site for you.

We don't expect discussions on physics or perfect posts from members. We do expect, nay demand, some maturity. Occassional silliness and lighthearted humour is one thing, it's still mature, but your senseless aggression and I-am-a-werewolf act are not mature and therefore unwanted.

I am not having a go at you. I'm just clarifying that immature crap is not going to be well received so if that's all you offer this is not the place for you. If you can keep showing us maturity - as you have done with the apology - then you'll be welcome here. It's as simple as that.

You're right, so thank you for the acceptance, but due to my well known, moodyness, I think it would be best if I just, be seen and not heard, so to speak.

[Tempest]

You're right, so thank you for the acceptance, but due to my well known, moodyness, I think it would be best if I just, be seen and not heard, so to speak.

Just think before you post and you'll be a welcome member.

[UNODRAGONE]

You're right, so thank you for the acceptance, but due to my well known, moodyness, I think it would be best if I just, be seen and not heard, so to speak.


We all have had 'one of those days' but you seem like someone who can accept their faults and move on so don't be so quick to give up and just try to make sure you contribute to the convo