Them old ghosts

Yeah, an old rival has been haunting my page lately with ill intent and it's had me thinking about those old ghosts that haunt me in the dark recesses of my past. One of the things it had me thinking is "How could have I made thing end DIFFERENTLY?"
I've had a lot of animosity for a specific group of furries. It's kind of burned me on the whole concept of furries, really. But I digress, there's been a lot of anger over the situation on both sides. I had what could possibly be the first furry female boxer with a dedicated story. Some have even said I inspired them to create similar characters, although far more risque and that I started the trend. (I'd like to think I had a hand in it, but the subject matter has been around a lot longer than I have.) 
But it seemed I was outnumbered, big time, by those who only saw erotic value in women in the sport. In my attempts to stay relevant I did give in a little here and there and let my little tigress, Sierra, get a bit more sex appeal. But I just couldn't do enough. I was expected to get a lot more grimy than I could stomach. I guess I cared too much about the quality of my creation. I still to this day look at all of my rivals and I can't see any sign that in a FIGHT they could stand in the ring with my Sierra. She's the creation most precious to me second only to my Camaro. I give myself some permission to brag a bit... but I don't think there is anyone in the furry world that she couldn't whup. But I can only think of three fighters she'd even see fit to get in the ring with. One of them has all but vanished, one doesn't even compete professionally, and the other I know has been... a bit naughty. But I have been forgiving because they have put so much effort into doing the sport justice as well. Sierra would still be proud, even if there is a little bit of kink going on here and there. 

Looking back there was a challenge I issued all those furries (and some non-furries) to an online chat, sort of an RP session. Where people in the session could ask a question and all participating OCs answer. Sierra would have been the ONLY one there with any real respect for the sport and what it means. So I would have had a huge target on my back. But still, I think there's a good chance there wouldn't be the heat there is nowadays. One thing I'd say to my biggest rival right now, though, would be "You might have stopped because you couldn't handle the fame or popularity. You sure as wouldn't have been able to handle the end of the popularity. SO I guess it's a good thing to quit before you lose it ala Rhonda Rousey."

But I still get the heebie jeebies when I think of some of the things people asked me to do. I mean... sleazy things. I think a different rival wound up going to prison for a lengthy stint and while they're out of prison the lack of art has me wondering... was it a sex crime? Usually internet access is restricted or banned... especially if it's a porn artist. 

If I could go back and do things different I would. My opinion wouldn't have changed and I'd still have Sierra semi retired because as I say, no matter how deep the character is and how much effort went into making them an original there is no competing with big boobs and the willingness to lay with anything.