Obsidian_Winter

ZOMG!!! NOT THAT! ANYTHING BUT THAT! I give I give! Uncle! You win! lol...I love how even in the face of disagreement folks can still get along.

As I said in my post, I based what I said off my experience, not research. I have not done research into the brony fandom, only in the Otherkin communities. Frankly I really don't care enough to do research. My experience was enough to form my opinion. But again, its healthy to agree to disagree. No two ponies will always see eye to eye.

Winter wrap up and This Day Aria....both were stunningly well done. Winter wrap up is more catchy but This Day Aria was just a great musical number.

It is true that none of us can say we know most bronies, but there is a fine line between stereotypes and forming an opinion based on research, personal experience and statistics. Though these things don't make someone always right, they give a good insight into a certain demographic. Thats why I call it my opinion. I happen to believe what I posted based off my experiences. Others, like yourself disagree and thats totally fine. we don't have to agree. both arguements are valid and make for interesting debate in which we can all learn something new if we keep an open mind.

This is EXACTLY what I was saying in my Post I made in the Sugarcube corner section called Friendless, Ugly, Depressed. Though the opinion above was stated rather matter of fact and didn't try to spare feelings, it doesn't make it anyless true. I agree that most bronies fit the description above. That being said, there isn't anything WRONG with that, We all want to belong and I can tell you, long after MLP stops being the cool and hip thing going on, I'll still be here. Oh, and I'm now a cupcake and my lovely partner finished the outline for my avatar! Woot! Yikes! I had no idea I was sticking my nose in the middle of a pony pissing contest. That being said, I think I'll stick a hoof in the fray... Really you both are correct on some points and you both are wrong. The first thing that hit me was the comment on stereotypes. YES, Stereotypes do exist for a reason. They began because of enough people seeing a certain behavior from a specific demographic, HOWEVER they remain because people can't move past the stereotypes. Its ignorant to think in this day and time you can classify an entire race or community of people based off the actions of a few, or even many. So you see, both of you were right about stereotypes. Next, you two need to back up and really try to understand where the other is coming from. I think that some Bronies are indeed people who are stunted emotionally, suffered trauma and are looking to reclaim some innocence, even if its on a subconscious level. On the other hoof, I also agree that some people just like the formula of the show because its different from the other drab out there. In conclusion you two both have very valid points but are too busy defending your single point to accept the others view is just as valid as your own. Take a step back and remember the moment we stop learning from others is the moment we stop living. Obsidian

Oh come now One, don't be like that. I think "convert" was used in its more literal term of going from one opinion to another. I can't imagine anyone wanting us to try and throw the show down anyones throat. That never works. Just sit back and enjoy a cupcake with me?

I came across MLP because of my daughter. I was a huge fan of the show before I ever even looked at the community. I knew Bronies existed because I had seen them being mentioned in General chat in WoW, both good and bad things. I gravitated to the community because it seemed the next step. Both my partner and I adore the show and its message, plus the stories. She has yet to go as far as join a community but I'm already eagarly establishing roots here. Obsidian

You see, THATS the kind of thinking we need......wait, did you say muffins? Hey! You almost got me distracted there......We as a community CAN change things if we just follow the example of the show we all enjoy so much. Alot of media out there offers great life lessons and things we can take with us. I challenge anyone to write out every letter that was written to Celestia in the first season and actually try to live that with your friends or future friends and just see how things work out!

Yes, and this is my point I guess. So many balanced and GOOD communities have their moment in the sun and then fade away. But then there are those with whom it becomes more. It becomes a part of them, a way of life. A good example of this is steam punk. My fear is you have this great thing, but how many will remain when it gets "old" or the next fad hits? I may just do that. Oh! I'm a Mare by the way....lol. And yes you are right. The point isn't to spread butterflies to everyone. There may never be world peace but I just hope that this piece of world, what we all have here, now, can grow and as Bronies, Ponies, etc we can change a small bit of darkness and unhappiness into light.

When I was 16 I was like that as well. I had the most amazing friends. I think sometimes between 18-30 you lose the Magick part of the Elements of Harmony, if that makes sense. This. Exactly This. Somewhere along the lines Friendship does take a back seat to money or status, etc. They have even dealt with these issues in the show. It only stops when WE decide it will stop....So many ponies are grey right now...opposite of how they should be.....I believe that if a fire can be lit, even if only a handful and we show others how much better life can be when you keep in your hearts the elements of harmony, they can take that and affect others..then those ponies, others.