Hello there!
I understand what you mean ~ I'm not really a fan-type either. I mean, for some strange reason I liked the show and its universe, but I'm not really into joining communities and things like this ~ I just like the show and that's it. ... But after more than a year, I've decided to join at least this one as it's a pretty 'simple' community, where I'm able to find more *ponies* with similar interests. I was more like "Well, why not?"
That being said, I don't care about fandom wars and such ~ I'm just here and enjoying the stuff.
And it is understandable why you don't want to watch the show. I honestly would never guess I'd be watching this myself ~ I used to laugh at stuff like this (considering my gender and age) and I can't even explain why it hooked me that much ~ it's magic how it managed to affect me. To this day, when I think of myself watching it, then my thoughts are like "I definitely should visit a doctor." ~ But well, it happens and who actually cares? =P
I'll be not forcing you to watch anything, but if you don't want to watch it, then better be careful as there are some suspicious things happening in this show.
Anyway, welcome to the herd! (=