no they aren't
the reasons i would say as to why they aren't are they are a corporation.
what are the goals of Hasbro?
to make money.. that's the endgame, a good product that doesn't make money looses the company.
they wont 'crush' bronies, we in effect are a massive source of revenue, and not just out of our own pockets, we are also a form of controversy, controversy (if you remember Modern warfare 2) generated free publicity and increased sales, in the end, we are a net profit for the entirety of the hub, and Hasbro if they were to attempt and 'crush' us, they i don't have faith in how much longer they will last as a company.
If you REALLY think they are out to get you, go buy Hasbro stock, in the end, the stockholders are whom they report to, so if you really feel that you are underrepresented, or being attacked, go sink money into their stocks.
Even looking at their stock price history shows evidence of the impact of mlp;fim, before the release they were hovering around 25 per share. after the release? (2010.2) they had reached 40, then plateaued in 2011 at 50 per share... DURING A RECCES ION they are in effect doing MUCH better than most entertainment companies, ESPECIALLY considering the economic circumstances.
(source; go google prices)