I think you should read this post by my Husbear : https://forum.gaytorrent.ru/index.php?topic=6737.0
From that post.
TERMINOLOGY
Some terminology relating to the Bear community includes:
* Admirer - a term that refers to someone who is sexually or romantically attracted to Bears (this term is often used in various communities to describe an outsider who has sexual attraction to people within that community). Also often referred to as a Chaser. Admirers/Chasers can be of any weight, hairy or hairless and any age.
Common denominator was facial hair and a masculine, friendly attitude. But the simplest definition of Bear comes from that magazine's tag line -”Masculinity Without the Trappings" - a line that was coined by the original owner of Bear Magazine, Richard Bolger.
An event like Bearracuda must be sponsored by a Bear Club from that area so contact that group and go to a meeting maybe. Meet the people from that Bear Club and discuss these issues with someone from the club. If you are a Bear Admirer I bet you will find acceptance within the community.
Most Bears are not shy at all and are quite the opposite in fact. They will generally be helpful to an "outsider" in typical Bear attributes but is an Admirer.
The right clothes and attitude will take you a long way in getting a Bear's attention at such an event. Facial hair is probably a must have item also.The next time you attend one of the Bear events be a part of the local Bear Club and volunteer some time at the event. Try to be in a volunteer position that will put you in contact with the most Bears possible. Be more outgoing but be true to yourself and I bet you will have a different experience totally.
