Thought it might be good to make a list of these for newcomers and whatnot. Plus, who knows: maybe we can all learn some things from each other.
My ZPT: Learn about cyber security. It is time well invested, from simple things like secure passwords, to more technical to explain (though still easy to use) things like VPNs. Zoophilia creates a very strong knee-jerk reaction in people, as many of us have seen for ourselves, and putting it on the internet only increases the number of anonymous people who might decide they want to do something about you. I think it's worth knowing what you can do to stop the bulk of attacks, which, believe me, will not be more sophisticated than trying to sign into your account using the password "password".
Online or IRL, what Zoo Pro Tips do all of you have to share?
Don't stress too much. The government barely cares, it's almost impossible to get even suspected of being a zoophile let alone there being enough evidence to convict you of bestiality which isn't even illegal in many US states.
Avoiding hooking up with zoos for sex, don't post porn of yourself and your animals (and if you do, make sure they're close up shots without any identifiable surroundings), don't creampie your pet the day before they go to the vet, close your blinds before sex, and you're good.
Fencehopping is almost always a pointless risk. Keep your dick in your pants.
And lock your fucking doors. Seriously, this is rule number one.
It's ridiculous how often I read about people getting caught, while performing any sexual act. I can't put to words, how I don't understand people not thinking about locking their door. It's just so fucking easy to have some privacy, yet they ignore it?
One guy got caught by buttdialing someone in the middle of sex too.
It's actually pretty relieving as a zoo to know that 99% of cases of zoos getting caught are cases of fencehopping, porn creation/distribution, or family members walking in.
I wouldn't call a fencehopper a zoo, but this isn't to be discussed here anyway.
Still, if it wasn't about putting effort into getting caught, having family members walking in is the easiest thing to avoid.
Have a citation for that? I cannot fathom what could be in audio feed that would be conclusive enough to be evidence.
http://www.al.com/news/huntsville/index.ssf/2015/08/former_carnival_worker_charged.html
Ah, the butt dialing had nothing to do with the conviction. It was part of the start of an investigation, but since he confessed it doesn't matter.
Without the confession I doubt they would have had anything.
Probably a slightly controversial one, but:
ZPT: Try to limit your "IRL" pornography. A lot of it is abusive, and it can be even if it doesn't seem like it at first glance. There is a ton of drawn / animated porn out there that doesn't have that problem, and there are fewer potential legal problems too.
If there is a news story about bestiality or zoophilia, do yourself a favor and don't read the comments.
...OR you could just decide NOT to intentionally blindfold yourself and dismiss any kind of negativity and criticism by actually reading any single reply, be it positive, neutral or full blown hate spewed at zoophiles....you just could accidentally LEARN something from reading, you know. For example, you could learn that you´re not living in an isolated "zoo" world and that some of the hatred and criticism is actually based on things that are happening in the name of "zoophilia", but isn´t zoophilia at all. You could even learn something about yourself and your behavior from facing all these replies. You might even learn that each and every single one of us has to be aware of the fact that he/she serves the purpose of a "zoo" ambassador, a representative of this sexual orientation, due to the fact there are so few of us, even fewer visible to society. You could learn to live up to all the responsibilities involved with being a zoophile, always being aware that any little fuck up from "our" group is being seen as a general behavioral issue of all of us. You even may develop a more diversified opinion on society as well as your own "community" , dismissing any comfy black-and-white viewpoint and the usual "self victimization" process of a minority group as a lazy man´s way to form a weltbild.
Hell, maybe you´ll even come up with a point of view that puts you right in the middle of both hardened frontlines that may grant you enemies from both side´s blockhead," indoctrinated-once,then-stopped-thinking"individuals, but makes you accessible to arguments from both side´s more openminded individuals who know that the only way to resolve any problem is a compromise that satisfies the basic needs of either side. You may even develop a cunning plan that could possibly result in actual progress that doesn´t leave out the more justified criticisms from the opposing side, but also grants the pro zoophilia side some freedom to live without further illegalisation. Wouldn´t that be a great outcome instead of just turning a blind eye to anything that could possibly offend you , indecently ripping you out of your tiny little fantasy world that you´ve possibly made up "realizing" that you "are totally a zoo" ? Keepin´it real is a hell of a drug....once you´re hooked, you´ll never want to miss it again. ;)
Yesterday I saw this http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2016/05/05/arizona-police-charge-man-bringing-dog-hotel-sex/ and made the mistake of reading the comments. I really don't know what there is to learn from them. Apparently there are still several people who do not know how opposed towards zoophiles PETA is, but that's about it...
On the other hand, breitbart can hardly be called "news".
what lesson can I learn from being told I am worse than hitler and should be killed? I have yet to read even one comment that makes me stop and think about anything other than how stupid most people are in regards to zoophiles.
I agree zoos shouldn't turn a blind eye to criticism, but come on. Comments on the Internet are not a source of fuel for intellectual growth.
It's just too easy and accessible as a platform of communication. Just because everybody is given a voice doesn't mean everybody should be listened to.
ZPT: Want a dog? Just call the police and tell them your roommates are drug dealers. They will send you a big dog to play with!
Part deux.
ZPT: Want to bond quickly with your (new) dog? Masturbate him. Make sure you do it in a public area like a dog park so he can really appreciate how much he's lucky to have you as an owner as opposed to all those prudish pricks.
ZPT: Dog won't give you head? Coat your dick in a nice layer of peanut butter. Next time you go to the shopping center, make sure to buy your favorite brand of peanut butter, and while you're there, why not stock up on dog treats and lube? Keep to water based lubes as mineral/oiled based lubes can trigger allergic reactions in dogs. Make sure to buy all these items at once to save time.
Ok, ok, I'm done :P
Don't take "coming out" to people lightly. If you're not 100% sure this person isn't going to be in your life for the long haul, don't even consider it.
I second this. It has the potential to ruin you.
Other than that:
Hold your loved ones close. Treat every day with them as if it were your last, because you never know.
NEVER delete a photo of a loved one, without making sure you have another.
Sex isn't everything. Remember this.
Never say no to snuggles.
You will have regrets. It's how you deal with them that defines you. Do the best you can, be able to answer to yourself, and at the end all will be fine.
It's been said before, but, it must be restated.
Be very, VERY careful about who you let know.
Learn about internet safety, VPNs, TOR, and so on. If you must share pics make sure nothing identifiable is in the background or on the animal, etc etc.
Use your common sense. Don't hook up online without much prior communication. Don't incriminate you or your lover, be careful who you come out to, and keep your activities to the bedroom.
Besides the obvious stuff like don't fool around with animals that aren't yours and never film yourself doing anything illegal. My advice is to never take anything too seriously and never take offence to anything.
If you are going to save anything to a storage device( hard drive or flash drive), use encryption like Truecrypt or Veracrypt. I use TOR just to be safe. You should use strong passwords for any related accounts. Remember you have a right to privacy and you NEVER have to give out passwords.
My pro tip is this: kill yourselves. Either that or stop raping innocent animals.