maverickBNA

Would you consider yourself introvert or extravert? If introvert, how do you react to people trying to become friends?

I wish I was diagnosed when I was young. I wasn't diagnosed on the spectrum until I was 32 years old, 3 years ago. Under the old names, I have Asperger syndrome. Wish I knew more people on the spectrum that had similar interests...

I know it's unrelated to MLP, but did you know that Sesame Street now also has a character on the autism spectrum? She came out a few years ago.

11 minutes ago, Starlight Nova said:

see blocked didnt take much to do that now was there a simple click and its done

That doesn't make the action any less of a crime. Even if it isn't a crime in the Philippines, it's a crime HERE. That's all that should matter.

I would think, if two jurisdictions have conflicting laws, the more restrictive would be the obvious one to follow.

However, I m not a lawyer, nor a diplomat, nor do I play one at conventions or on TV.

Why can't we both protect our friends and guests while still doing the right thing?

Just now, Nightfall Gloam said:

I've read a little bit of the logs, and heard some of the stories and yes, they are all very disturbing... For me it was enough to lose sleep over and question if I should even stay in the fandom...

I don't think I'm going to leave the fandom. We're generally good people, even if we have a few rotten apples in the bushel. I still have faith in humanity and friendship.

Yeah, I've been avoiding reading the actual chat transcripts and watching the victim's stories in fear of hearing the horror of what he actually did. I'm more interested in tracking his progress through the judicial system, any indictments, trial, etc.

I want him to get the mental health care that he obviously needs, but I don't want him to escape justice either.

I watched his response video to this scandal, yeah, he's really disappointed, and I hope that this doesn't tarnish the rep of the Brony community.

That was way before my time, so I can't comment on that.

Yeah I had never heard of him until I started branching out to less well known Brony analysts, including AnY and Goldenfox, and I am too glad that I never got into his content. I will be sure to avoid it from here on in. I'm glad that he'll serve time.

I don't know if I want to closely track the judicial process re: him...

Thank you for the redirect. I will not post anything explicit, but he still needs to work this out with the authorities.

That would be interesting, but I doubt the animators or DHX themselves would allow the community to use official assets, but maybe replicas would be permitted.

Copyright is a bitch.

I was diagnosed on the spectrum 3 years ago, when I was 32, as autism spectrum disorder (previously called Asperger syndrome). I had proper testing and am being seen by an adult autism specialist at the University of Washington. I was administered an IQ test (the KBIT, for those following along at home), and was given a composite IQ of 110.

This explained EVERYTHING about me, all my social skill difficulties, and my restricted interests.

I'm now receiving speech therapy, like I did when I was in elementary school, and it is being very helpful.

MLP speaks to me, as being on the spectrum makes social skills and making/keeping friends very difficult. The show's morals and lessons reinforce ones that I didn't always get when I was younger.

I hate to bring up such bad news, but we should probably discuss the accusations against ToonKriticY2K alleging sexual misconduct.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHnj3oWALhs

Please discuss.

Clean Ponehenge, clean Ponehenge, 1, 2, 3, 4...

Together we can clean Ponehenge!

I'd like to network with the brony analysts on YouTube. I'd like to eventually start filming reviews of MLP episodes, not necessarily reactions, but proper analysis and reviews.

Anyone here do that as well?

1 minute ago, Drake_Drako said:

Why did you say, your highness?

Probably because you're a god, according to your mythology.

While I'd normally say go for it, I would go for officially licensed merch from Hasbro themselves, if you can.

Just now, Qrow Branwen said:

Welcome to the jungle.

I can't help but hum Guns 'n Roses "Welcome to the Jungle" in the back of my mind... 

Welcome! Have a great time, and if you can afford it, come to Everfree Northwest! I'm staff there, and would love to see you.

Greetings from Seattle, Washington...

-Alex, Maverick

Greetings, Drake, from Seattle, Washington. Welcome to the forums, and hope to see you at an Everfree Northwest!

I'm not going, but I'd love to meet up at a bar or maybe a restaurant or something.

Everyone has their own inner demons, as the show demonstrates. Don't feel bad about taking a break, I took 4 years to get into the show.

It's a pleasure to meet you! If you can afford to go to Everfree Northwest, flag me down. I'm con staff. I'd love to chat, or buy you a beer or other beverage.

Cheers!

-Alex, MaverickBNA

I've been to a couple of SR's parties. They're awesome, met an awesome number of ponies, including SR Foxley himself. He's a great guy, really supportive.