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  1. Aethylynn
    I usually get depressed when a favored TV show comes to an end, so I will probably get depressed over MLP too. The fandom will still be around. There are plenty of fandoms that have persisted long after their respective shows ended, and this one is unlikely to be different. There will be less volume of discussion, but artwork will continue to be made, and fanfics will continue to be written. And, of course, there will likely be a next generation, or a revival.
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    Take a moment to look at the character appearance sheet at the MLP wiki, and notice the increasing prevalence of red as the seasons progress. Indeed, we do not need yet more major characters diluting the show.
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    At the end of the finale, the pillars expressed a desire to return to their homes, while Starswirl expressed a desire to travel. This suggets that they will not be regulars on the show. They may make the occaisonal guest appearance, but I wouldn't expect them to show up every other episode.
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    Stygian played an active role in putting the group together, and then tried to duplicate their powers to become like them. Spike, on the other hand, was more of a tag along, who, when he did do something, usually acted on his own. I don't really see the connection, unless you are seeing them both as sidekicks. The same with Starlight. I don't see a connection unless you're going for the 6+1 angle, with Stygian annd Starlight being the +1s. Not everything has to be connected.
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    Technically he is not one of the pillars, so he wouldn't necessarily have a counterpart. He was sort of like their manager. You know, the one who books their appearances, and pays off the hotel when they trash their room.
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    Many people have expressed that Spike's origins are a loose end and that he needs to find his parents etc. But I always felt that this eposide resolved those issues. Spike decided that it was not important. As far as he is concerned the ponies are his family, and that concludes the story. On another line of thought, my beef with this, and other dragon episodes, is that they took something which is supposed to be badass, the dragons, and simply made them look like ass.
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    I would say that the reason Sparity should end is because it's become stagnant. In the early seasons they actually did something with it. There was a dynamic between the two characters that lead to interesting stories and funny jokes. But now there is nothing. No stories. No character development, Not even jokes. It's just ... there. Like a bad smell you can't get rid of. The poor guy now just simply endures a one sided love affair that just isn't going anywhere. For a show that's big on progression, for this to just linger around is sad. If they are not going to do anything with it, they should end it and let Spike move on.
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    He hasn't been referred to as a baby for many seasons now, so I doubt he is seen as one. But none of the child characters have shown growth. The CMS's, for example, should be well into adolescence by now, but we still see them in foal form.
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    Starlight really grew on me in this episode. It really brought out her vulnerable side. Seeing her anxious about her friendship with Sunburst shows how she's still struggling to put her life back together. I agree that Sunburst was a little insensitive at first, but he doesn't come across as a particularly socially adept pony, so it is understandable. But he made the effort in the end. They should have had Spike join in the Dragon Pit game. He wouldn't even need to dress up. Maud in the group hug was adorable.
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    Do you really think it's wise to comment on the weight of the most powerful alicorn in Equestria?
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    Some of the extra spice - Pie pyramid - Pies pinned to the investigation board - Pinkie keeping a record of every pie she ever baked - Plasma beams from evil RD's eyes. - Pinkie's hugs are never too tight Pinkie did a pretty good investigation this time around. That makes three mystery solving ponies (Twilight, Rarity and now Pinkie). I wonder if they will start driving around in a van with Spike going "Spikey dikey doo!"
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    A pretty solid episode. Some of things I thought added spice to it. - Iron Will - Cool looking zeppelin - Twilight Velvet is a thrill seeker - Spike being family to Twilight is official - Spike predicting Twilight's OCD - Twilight's family overall - Poor Shining Armor's going to get teased relentlessly for getting airsick Right after an Ogres and Oubliettes marathon.
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    Because Twilight was there and Celestia was not. You cannot expect someone to always know the optimal course of action in a given situation, particularly if they are young. To dump on Spike for not having the best ideas at all times is unfair. That's putting dragons on a pedestal. Besides, there is nothing disgusting about being a servant. It may not be as prestigious as princess or dragon lord, but it is a perfectly valid occupation. Tara is not a writer. Her statements do not qualify as Word of God. As for Spike being a slave, he is currently underage, and therefore subject to the same restrictions that any minor would be subject to (Although it is implied that if Spike chose to stay in the dragon lands, they would have let him). But can you point to any piece of evidence that suggests that, when Spike comes of age, he would not be allowed to leave? It can be argued that Spike is a servant, but there is no evidence that he is a slave.
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    While it would be neat to see such a protective instinct, there isn't much evidence of this from the show. I would conclude that her character doesn't include such a beserk button, so I wouldn't expect to see it.
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    Hey guys. Maybe we should wait until after the episode has aired before pronouncing gloom and doom. We don't know for sure that Spike's not going to be in it. Plus also I'm getting the vibe that people don't really get what the angst is about. This isn't about screen time, or whether Spike is well treated, or a badass. This is about answering one of the biggest, most important questions in MLP history. Is Spike family, or is he just a favored servant? This episode is the hinge that all the Twimum and Twisis fans have pinned their hopes on, and it doesn't look good. Come Saturday they will on the edge of their seats, hoping for the best, fearing the worst. Some, it appears, have thrown in the towel. Others still hold out hope. So what will it be? Join me, when the moment of truith arrives. WILL HE BE THERE?
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    I imagine Princess Celestia calling upon them to solve a royal cutie mark problem. But I do agree that more adventures that don't revolve around cutie marks would be refreshing. One thing they could use is a new nemesis to replace Diamond Tiara.
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    I wonder if she will start doing crop circles.
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    I am of the opinion that the show has been maturing along with the original taget audience. Since that audience are now teenagers, I would expect romance to make an appearance to maintain appeal. With two romance oriented episodes this season, there is some evidence to support this. If I am correct, then we should see more romance making inroads into the show As for any of the main characters. I can see love interests appearing for some of them, but serious relationships probably would not happen until very late in the show. Possibly the final season. It would disrupt the group dynamics too much otherwise.
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    It appears to me that they are setting up a major new theme for the show, a sort of Elements: Next Gen. I have felt that the show has been in a kind of limbo since Season 5, lacking an overall direction, and I attributed that to constraints imposed by the movie development. But from Season 8, the show will be free to move again, and these new elements could be a key part to it. They neatly tie in to existing character traits, but provide opportunity for more plots, story arcs and character development. The question now becomes, will they come with their own wave motion gun?
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    That line probably was an oversight. If there were phones in Equestria, they wouldn't need exotic means of communication like magic ballerina dolls, or Spike-mail. Then again, who knows what other exotic means of communication they might have at their disposal.
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    It's human nature. Evolution favors the dominant members of the group. The more alpha you are, the better your chances of successfully reproducing. Thus it becomes part of our biology to be seek to improve our social status and influence. Some people feel it more keenly than others, and it is something that is never truly satisfied. People usually don't grow up deciding they want to rule the world. It becomes the natural end point of pursuing an insatiable desire.
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    People have covered the major points of this episode pretty well. There is little I could add to the discussion. So I will just list some of the things I thought added extra spice to the episode. - Zecora's rhyming being shown to be fully in-universe, and other characters being aware of it. - Zecora's hearbeat (although I would have made it African drums. The jazz/swing style would be more of a Pinkie Pie thing.) - Twilight and Spike's bakeoff. - The Cajun setting - Meadowbrook's house resembling Zecora's, drawing attention to them both being potion makers and healers.
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    It starts with identifying with a character, but progresses to seeing the character as a kind of proxy. What happens to the character is projected back to the viewer, and thus becomes personal. As an example, I'll confess that a part of me wants Sparity to happen because the whole thing reminds me of my own boyhood crushes, and thus Spike getting the girl becomes a form of wish fulfillment.
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    One thing I have noticed in this argument is the tendency to compare generic dragons against specific individuals. Not really an apt comparison. Starlight may be powerful, but she is not typical of unicorns. How do you think a generic unicorn would fare against a generic dragon? As of yet, there are no individual dragons depicted as being powerful enough to match against individuals like Discord or Tirek, but it wouldn't be difficult to create one. With the whisk of a pen, I could create a dragon so powerful, it could kill all the creatures on that list with a single fart (if it ate enough beans ). Another thing to consider is numbers. Alicorns are powerful, but they number a grand total of five, whereas dragons number in the thousands, and regular ponies, in the millions. A more worthwhile comparison would be to pit the entire might of dragonkind against the entire might of Equestria. That would be an argument worth having.
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    My mother once told me that close intimate groups you see on TV were not realistic. It took me a while to figure out what she meant, but I think I have identified it. In shows like MLP, you see a distinct group of friends with a readily identifiable boundary. Whenever there is a group activity, it is the same ponies far more often than not. It is the same with other shows like Sienfeld, Friends, etc. If you were to compile a list of people in the group, you would have little trouble getting it exactly right. In real life, however, social groupings are less well defined. People are continually joining and leaving the group. There may be different groups for different activities, and the group would differ from person to person, depending on who's POV is being considered. Thinking back on my own life, I don't think I have ever socialized with the exact same group twice. The point of this is that the group bond you see here is not reflected in real life. While there may be some exceptions, without an external artifact to create a boundary (eg, school, elements of harmony), they would be rare. Most bonds are between individuals. That's my observation. What do you think?
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