As for me, and some people I've known, the experience of communication with bronies was... unpleasant, to say the least. From little to no good came from them, most of the time. And I'm not talking about average fans. No, I'm talking about those, who are all about 'Love and Tolerance' thingy. So, you cannot judge them like the regular fans. If they tell, that they are like this, and will love and tolerate anyone, you're expecting them to be at least friendly, right? Well, you're wrong. They aren't better, and, often worse than regular fans, who just won't bother to even respond. Maybe it's a biased viewpoint, but that's how it been for several people.
Sorry for messy writing, I'm just nervous and tired.