ghostfacekiller39

In design, aesthetics matter a ton because they create a visual impression, representation, and basic personality of that character. Turn that around, and you risk making the background ponies out of character.

And some background ponies are IMMENSELY popular. Bon Bon may not be the most popular background pony. But Derpy is one of the most popular characters in the entire show. When Derpy's Funko vinyl was release, it got sold out within an HOUR.

I have no problem with them getting attention unless it creates problems for me, as it is now by having my 2 favorite characters in the whole show be shorted and replaced by them in official merch.

My problem isn't with Derp, honestly,since she'd at least sell.

More with Vinyl, Octavia, The Dr., Lyra, and Bon Bon given that they're just wasting space that could go to more deserving ponies. Derpy is overrated,IMO, but is indeed immensely popular and much more understandable than the others.