I agree completely, this being what I did. When ones hidden bronyhood is brought to light one is made an object of ridicule. But, if when anypony asks me what I am planning over the Winter Break and I say "I am going to rewatch MLP:FIM from episode one" they (usually) will keep their snide remarks to themselves. Why? Because I have shown to them that I don't care what they think anyhow (regarding snide comments). Also, due to this new-found confidence a coworker of mine said he wants to try out the show, stating that ‘if I am so open about it it must not be adequate cause of shame.’