--- On Wed, 1/10/08, David Parenteau <kitfoxen_at_gmail.com> wrote:
>>Scrapper Black Dragon wrote:
>> Sitting on your tail is very uncomfortable, even just from the butt
>> and back perspective.
>
>Hands do not equate to tails. Substantially different physiology.
>
In terms of multiple joints and tendons, high level of sensitivity along with their limited ability to withstand compression, I'd suggest somewhat comparable, with strength being in the hands' favour. Mostly consider fingers in the comparison in regard to simulating what this may feel like.
>"Attached" tails (Like we wear) do not equate to real tails either.
>
Correct; hence mostly making reference to the discomfort the tail causes.
>Most animals have no problem whatsoever curling their tail to the side
>when sitting.
>
Some dogs (I'd say 'many', but haven't encountered enough breeds) have difficulty curving their tail back around their buttock/haunch, let alone flat with their spine. Plus they do not sit _on_ their tail. A friend's bull terrier would occasionally sit on its tail, but would move almost immediately due to the discomfort. Incidentally most bull terriers will not 'sit' like a normal dog as they find it uncomfortable and will 'slouch to the side' - tends to be a bull terrier thing.
> RL dog needs when sitting in a chair, just put tail to side and
>around one's self.
>
You will note that a dog will not sit against the back, or will not sit square in a chair; it will sit so its tail has clearance. Alternatively if it does sit against the back of the chair, it will turn sideways to allow tail room.
Scrapper, Black Dragon, logical and naturally probable often have gaps.
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Received on Tue Sep 30 2008 - 19:22:08 CDT