Silver Stream.

When it comes to choosing a cutiemark based on the story behind it/what it represents, that goes to the Cutie Mark Crusaders by default. I say this because we've been with them since season 1 and followed them on their journey to revieve their cutiemarks. I admit, they aren't "swanky" looking by first glance but the complexity behind it is admirable. But my favorite cutiemark design would be a tie between Luna's and Spitfire's

Despite the fact I hate his treatment against Pinkie Pie, I did enjoy Svengallop's design. I also liked Hoity Toity's design. Out of the mane six: Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie. I want to add that Applebloom's color scheme is admirable and I love the color of her eyes.

How DARE you ask this question. F*ck it. I am going to be that person who's afraid of choosing one over the other and say BOTH xDDD

Possibly.....but odds are it would only affect their own lives and others who were closely associated with them. Nothing as severe as all of Equestria. But I'm not disputing the fact that breaking the friendship of the mane 6 SHOULDN'T have affected Equestria like that. By all means, I'm aware that with each "boss battle" they'eve encountered...it had something to do with saving the world. My real problem is the fact that there is no alternative. True, it's highly likely the Tree of Harmony placed all it's bets on Twilight since her cutiemark is suspected to be linked to it?......but the fact that ALL it's bets were placed on her and no other ponies who could represent the elements and save the day is sad. And even with the villains winning......at least spark some hope that later along the line, their answer will rise and they will reclaim victory somehow someway. That the magic of friendship will prevail or the elements will find others out there. Again, it's just my own concerns...I don't expect the writers to fill in every little crack of a plot to ensure every possible scenario leads to a good guy's victory. But that phrase was hypocritical nonetheless.

It depends on one's perspective. Those who have witnessed/experienced the struggles Sunset Shimmer has will better understand what I'm referring to. Even those who haven't are likely to understand (me). I would express my opinion on what I saw as her struggles, but it'll only feel like deja vu. And if it's been explained before to you, then it's possible you'll never understand/see/believe Sunset Shimmer was dealing with realistic struggles. (and that is not a bad thing). Some people see certain things....other don't *shrugs* Plus it's been heavily implied in nearly every "sunset shimmer" comment you submit throughout the forums, that you simply don't like her as a character in general nor do you like her execution. And that in itself can make it very difficult to accept or see things in characters you don't typically like. Heck, I'm still trying to figure out some things on other characters myself, but it's hard to considering the fact they aren't characters I like xD