You'll be using our screen names? In that case, I definitely want in on this:
The fandom has done a few positive things for me that fall into different strains. The biggest being the ability to meet and talk to other people passionate about something that I enjoy and branching off from there into friendships. I've formed many close buds that stemmed off from the show, and it feels good to discuss it without having to pipe down around people who aren't as into My Little Pony as I and others. Being able to light up about good characters that I enjoy watching, such as Rainbow Dash, without anyone harshing my mellow is a big positive and puts me into the green rather than the red. A second point is the creativity that it has blossomed within I and others, expanding our minds and allowing us to write stories, produce music, and create animations, whether related to the show or otherwise.
In summary, it has served as a gateway for me to mix in with new circles of friends and inspiration to dabble in the creative side.
-Rainblow Hash (Use this name in the paper)