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  1. 7 hours ago, Fritzy said:

    So does anyone know if there’s a way to view the new helluva season I don’t have max

    There isn’t a new Helluva Boss season yet. It’s an only been announced it’s coming to Prime where Hazbin already is. When new Helluva Boss episodes finally come out, they will be released on Prime, and then be released on YouTube a month later.

  2. I love the whole special Magical Movie Night. Mainly, this episode specifically comes across as a Scooby Doo episode, but the whole trilogy comes across as a Saturday morning special classic. I even have the DVD :fluttershy:

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  3. I Finally Got Legend of Everfree Blu-Ray!

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    It took long enough, but it was worth the wait! Finally got Legend of Everfree on Blu-ray, and thus completes my Equestria Girls collection. It was more difficult to find this one, and I grabbed this one immediately when I saw it was listed on Ebay for way cheaper than I had seen it, and not only is it sealed but it came with a slip cover with embossing!

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    I almost don't want to open it! And I might not, for now! Anyways, I just wanted to share this new addition to my collection.

    Here's the back by the way:

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  4. My Complete MLP Collection (So Far :derp:)

    I've been a brony since July of 2024, and I love collecting when it come to physical media, toys, PLUSHIES, anything. I know the volume of merchandise isn't indicative of some "true" status of fan or appreciation whether you own everything released or not a single piece of merchandise, but, knowing I am someone who loves to collect, keep in mind I would have way more if not for being a relatively new fan. So without further ado, my collection thus far!

    SEASON DVDs 

    If they ever decide to drop a blu-ray boxed set or collection, or even just individual blu-ray seasons, you know I would be getting them, but for now, we only have Shout! Factory's releases of the first seven seasons. As of this Christmas, I now have seasons 1-5!

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    Equestria Girls Blu-Rays/DVDs & My Little Pony: The Movie

    Legend of Everfree is on its way, but I wanted to post my collection on New Year's Day! You may wonder why I have both a blu-ray and DVD copy of the first Equestria Girls as well as Rainbow Rocks, but thats just because of the opportunity is presented to me, its fun to have a copy of both. I got the first film on DVD as a gift and I found Rainbow Rocks for $2 at a used media store.

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    CHAPTER BOOKS

    Believe it or not, I didn't buy these books as part of a collection. They aren't written in absolute baby language, and they read like episodes! This "set" was recommended to me in a comment on my introductory post as a new pony on the forums, but I purchased redesigned, newer versions because the original set was like $90! They're fun to read and great to own. I recommend them!

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    CHEAP PLUSHIES

    I don't recommend these plushies, but when I first started watching the show, I needed plushies of my favorite characters. I ordered Fluttershy, and I was satisfied, so I slowly bought the whole set. I've decided to slowly purchase the Symbiote Studios releases, but I'll always hold these plushies precious to my heart. Getting into MLP got me through harsh feelings, and it sparked a warmth in me I hadn't had in a while...do not order these though. As of currently, the company that produces them placed wings on Rarity. These are clearly cheap and likely unlicensed...I love them though :mlp_pinkie:

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     SYMBIOTE STUDIOS' FLUTTERSHY PLUSHIE

    As aforementioned, I'm dedicating myself to slowly purchasing the more expensive but better-looking, more durable, more accurate...and more adorable <3. So, of course, I started with my favorite pony as a requested Christmas gift. 

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    MANE 6 FIGURINES

    Not difficult to find good quality figurines of the Mane 6, so this, a set of the Mane 6, was one of my first purchases as I slowly became more of a fan. Just seeing them on display is heartwarming!

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    MAKE YOUR MARK VIDEO GAMES

    Yes, I very much enjoy Make Your Mark, and we never got casual action-adventure and/or platformer-esque Friendship is Magic console games, so I got both these games. I've beaten the first. Onto the second!

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    SWEET STUFF FIGURINE

    I saved this for last because, well, I was with my dad and he wanted to stop in the Cracker Barrel store. He jokingly said, "They might have My Little Pony stuff!" I looked around, and lo and behold, there was My Little Pony figurines from the old series. I know absolutely nothing about the original series besides what very little I've heard from Jenny Nicholson, but I thought it would be cool to have a little figurine from the OG MLP shows.

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    That's all, everypony!

    That's my collection so far! I'm excited to expand! I'd love to know what you guys think and any recommendations for a collector...especially budget recommendations! Hope you enjoy!

     

     

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  5. A Worthy Successor (Spoilers)

    I thought it would be hard to top Mastermind, especially with a season finale, but while it didn't "top it," it was a worthy successor and an excellent balancing act of making sure to resolve various beats throughout the Blitzo/Stolas storyline and finally see those beats come to fruition, but also leave room for more progress in the following season.

    I'll say I've seen lots of heat thrown at the show regarding the second season shifting to a story focus. I saw a comment which said, "It was a show about imp assassins...until it wasn't." They're still imp assassins, but has it ever just been about that? I feel like people are uncomfortable with the evolution of adult animated comedy series with the infusion of drama and story arcs. Personally, I'm significantly more invested in the storyline, the character development, and, honestly, that absolutely impeccable animation which we saw in full throttle in the fight against Andrealphus, a full, intense action scene, and people are upset its not a "show about imp assassins" anymore? I love the shift in focus. I love I need more tissues to watch an episode. There are little issues and inconsistencies, sure, but this show is doing what Rick and Morty refused to do, which is allow your adult sitcom to evolve into a comedy-drama and initiate story arcs and follow those arcs throughout episodes rather than resolve it quickly and return to the status quo.. Helluva Boss is experimenting, and it's paying off...big time. 

    I gushed and gushed and gushed at Stolas and Blitzo (pronounced Blitz, so he doesn't kill me) finally engaging an intimate, mutually affectionate relationship, but there's this kinetic two steps forward, one step back infused with the narrative. Lots of moving parts, and any pacing issues are outweighed with what they do with those moving parts and such interesting characters. So, while we got Stolas and Blitzo basically being an item (for now), there's still the issue of Stolas removed from his daughter, and his daughter's disdain. Speaking of which, Via's song? Very emotional for me personally. I started by watching Hazbin, fell in love, but after only one season, I was advised to watch Helluva Boss. I checked out the first episode, "Eh. Seems okay. An alright holdover until Hazbin comes back." Then, the opening song in episode 2 (You Will Be Okay) is what drew me in. Suddenly, there was a small injection of emotion which came full circle with Stolas unable to fulfill his promise. How do I feel? Do I grieve for Stolas whose daughter now detests him? Do I commend Via for taking autonomy over her fate and choosing, "I Will Be Okay," since she now feels she can't trust her dad? The explosive emotions just keep coming. 

    Also, and I've seen this lamented as well, I'm excited for Millie's pregnancy storyline. I noticed in the second half of season 2, the writers have endeared us to Millie, and while we know her history as well as Moxxie's, we still don't quite understand either character on the intimate level we understand Stolas and Blitz. Millie's pregnancy? That finally sets up a subplot where we can explore Millie and Moxxie's character and see some development there as we have with Blitz and Stolas. 

    All over? A great season finale, and I prefer season 2 to season 1 (I guess that's unpopular?) So season 1's finale wasn't as explosive as the ending, and honestly didn't feel like a finale. Nothing wrong with that since the story was still taking its time in season 1, but truly, satisfying finale which leaves me satiated for what I was dying to see resolved in some way which changes the status quo, and it leaves me excited but patient for season 3. Helluva Boss is a Helluva show and this was a Helluva finale. 

  6. I have no intention of using A.I. whatsoever to generate posts, and I want to actually look into having a person design my O.C., but I've used A.I. to generate a couple images to attach to a new blog I'm working on and I'm workshopping A.I. art for another. Like I said, A.I. won't be used to generate text whatsoever, but since I'm not a visual artist or designer, is it okay to use A.I. art on my blogs? 

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  7. 1 hour ago, MidnightFire1222 said:

    I think unless it's directed at someone specifically it's not really an attack. As others have stated before me, everyone is entitled to their opinion, and if someone is gonna make some reaction video or essay about why they don't like something, that's their prerogative. I find it pretty easy to just leave the page of something I might dislike. There's really no need to feel attacked because someone doesn't like something you like. We've got to have thicker skins.

    I get that. I said its better to have thicker skin in the post. It just sucks when people make assumptions about you based on what you like.

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  8. @Dreambiscuit

    That's a good way of looking at it. Looking back at this post I made before right before bedtime, I think it had more to do with interpersonal issues than actual quarrels with general online criticism. I mean, if its clear a reviewer, critic, analyst, etc are simply in it for narrow-minded criticism and hatred of something that annoys them, I just don't watch any farther. 

    9 hours ago, Iforgotmybrain said:

    For me it’s when people start criticizing personal opinions people hold. Using MLP as an example, someone saying that your favorite ship isn’t valid or that your choice of favorite pony, song, episode, whatever, is wrong, for whatever reason. Or, when people start criticizing others simply for watching or enjoying a specific (we’ll assume unproblematic) show.

    @Iforgotmybrain I haven't encountered much criticism of my favorite ponies, songs, episodes, etc. I've mainly just encountered the second part which is criticizing others simply for watching or enjoying an unproblematic show, and even if it's not direct, it's difficult not to pick up on some kind of judgment or assumption of people who watch a show.

    9 hours ago, Iforgotmybrain said:

    I don't know if I’d say it’s gaslighting, maybe more toxic. There’s such a vast difference between criticizing a show itself and criticizing a person for watching a show that it has to be intentional, to a degree. As for why people do it, I dunno for sure. Probably makes people feel better about themselves, they feel smarter or more important for not liking something that’s popular, for example.

    Yeah, toxic is a better word. I can be too quick to throw the gaslight word out there.

    You said they feel "smarter or more important," but it also seems like they feel "cooler." Words like "cringe" and "based" get thrown around and its ridiculous. 

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  9. Disclaimer: This post is based on observations and a general discussion I feel needs to be had. Its not coming from a hostile place nor is there a call to action. I also hope my language doesn't seem to vague or abstract or all over the place. I think readers will get the picture.

    So, it's been echoed recurrently throughout YouTube videos, internet discourse, and overall debates over fans' reactions to their favorite media being criticized constructively or otherwise. A good summation of their response is, "Go outside and touch grass." Listen, I get it. There's nothing wrong with critiquing works of art whether that be television, film, literature, video games, etc. In fact, I would argue its healthy. It's engaging to go farther than "I like this piece of media," or "I dislike this piece of media." It's also compelling to hear different types of critiques which provide a roundabout answer to various questions surrounding the media? What does it mean? Is that character/storyline/message problematic? Should this be explored? How does this fit in with our social climate?" Also, on a fundamental level. "Is this villain's backstory compelling? Was this storyline's pacing rushed or awkward?" I understand critiquing or even disliking a show for which I hold passion on a personal level and on a level of artistic appreciation (fancy way of saying I'm a fanboy). For example, My Little Pony? :muffins: I understand there are fans of this show and other media that receive any criticism of their favorite show as a personal attack on them. The classic examples of retorts such as, "You just don't understand it!" Or "This show wasn't made for you, anyways!" Or even something suggesting their favorite show is objectively good, great, or even perfect. Trust me, I've become obsessed with My Little Pony, but I don't see critiques or criticisms of the show as personal attacks on me. Even when the criticisms are smarmy, pretentious, sanctimonious, etc, I might politely engage debate with the critic, but I'm not going to respond on behalf of the show as if I'm a defense attorney. From what I've seen on this site, I feel like 99% of fans share the sentiment.

    That being said...is it not fair to point out when it goes to far and does become a roundabout personal attack? Is there a point where declarations are made or generalized assumptions are asserted or even facetious jokes that take a step too far?

    What am I talking about?

    So, I love My Little Pony, and wouldn't you just be so surprised I'm also a massive fan of other pieces of fiction? Hazbin Hotel/Helluva Boss, Owl House, Gravity Falls, X-Files, Breaking Bad, etc. I'm a fandom guy and that's just who I am. At a certain point, though, I'm with friends and we're talking about things we all love. Two of my friends and I were talking about The Boys, another show I like quite a bit...not to the level of MLP, but I would consider myself a big fan. Also, they'll bring up shows both or either of them like, and I'll engage in conversation even if its something I don't like. For example, I don't like the Marvel movies? I recognize the artistic merit of some of them, I like some of the characters, and there are a few movies I could see myself watching again, but I'm not a fan. I'll happily discuss them, though, and both criticize and praise various qualities. I'll make my dislike known, but I won't go farther than that. On the other hand, if I start talking about MLP or Hazbin Hotel/Helluva Boss (three shows shows I receive the most negatively for liking), I can't really get a word in? Even if they claim to hear me, every three sentences there's a joke aimed at the show, and I'm present. One day, I even noticed a friend out of nowhere say, "What's that show you like? ****bag hotel?" And there's the constant insinuation that MLP fans simply must be perverted in some way. I even had a friend who's non-Christian say, "I hope the Christians win on this one" talking about Hazbin Hotel. Was he joking? Yes. Did I appreciate it when I can't discuss something I love with friends without supposedly playful bashing? Not at all. Am I being unreasonable? I haven't made these feelings known with these people, but what I'm talking about operates on both an interpersonal level as well as on a larger level regarding online discussion of such media. Sometimes, it feels like gaslighting.

    Why does it feel like a problem?

    People like me, and I'm sure plenty of people on this site, have an emotional connection with MLP and other pieces of fiction. Of course, not everyone will have that personal connection or take a liking to my favorite stuff. I'm perfectly fine with that. I mean, lots of people in my family love football. In my law classes, students are notorious for checking in on NFL or College Football, and I totally get it. I wouldn't be caught dead watching NFL, but I understand their appreciation. The athleticism. The competition. Celebrating shared victory with their favorite teams with their friends who have the same favorite teams, or even playfully rub their friends' faces in their team's victory over their friend's favorite teams. I might state I don't like football, and I might even go further and say, "I can't have much of a discussion with you about it because I know nothing," but that doesn't mean I don't respect it? When a small subset of unreasonable fans go out of their way to attack critics of their favorite media, it seems like those critics use it as reason for outright mocking and generalizing certain pieces of media and trying to trip them of any artistic merit?

    It just feels like there should be a difference between criticism/critique and outright mockery and bashing? To say, "Its just a show, I'm not attacking you" doesn't hold as much water when you're making generalized criticisms as a negative representation of the show's appeal and the types of fans it allures. Constructive criticism of my favorite shows often make me appreciate the show even more. The fact the show has reached heights it compels critique speaks to the power and resilience of the show. But just because you aren't technically attacking the person, I don't feel like its overreaching to ask people to comprehend people have emotional connections with the shows and fiction they're passionate about, so is it a ridiculous request to keep negative comments to constructive criticism, or even just criticism, instead of left-field and outright bully-esque assumptions about the show's popularity simply because you don't like it? On that level, it seems like the critic feels like the show is an attack on them when they don't have to watch it, comment on it, critique it constructively or otherwise. 

    How do you feel?

    I admit for my own good or anyone else's own good who feels the same way that it would be better to have thicker skin. MLP: FIM wouldn't have had nine seasons, a theatrical film, and a spinoff series of films/specials (Equestria Girls) if the toxic mockery actually had an effect on the show. Hazbin Hotel wouldn't be the most successful debut for an Amazon show if its mockery affected the show. Its just that it feels like the there's a refusal to consider the possibility that while these pieces of fiction are fiction, they resonate with people emotionally. People care about these shows and each fan has their own unique relationship with it. 

    Maybe I'm just ranting, and if I am, I hope you understand. It just seems like the, "Its just a (insert art medium)" is kind of gaslighty when you're criticizing a show for only being popular because of a negative generalization of the show's fanbase or mocking your friends without allowing them to express the positive influence their show has had on them.  Would love to hear your thoughts? I could be overreacting, but its a pattern I've noticed when it comes to toxic division between different types of passions whether that be for sports, different types of media (as in, you hate shows like MLP but you love shows like Breaking Bad, a show I also love), cooking...I even have a friend who has a sincere and genuine passion for advertisement design and he's shown me details and observations which are genuinely compelling. What do you guys think? There's a roundabout thesis, here, but I made this post on a whim and I'm new to the site so I'm kind of just trying to get in the habit of engaging the community. 

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  10. @Starlight Serenade It really is a lightning-in-a-bottle situation where so many talents came together and constructed such an alluring world with rich, identifiable, and relatable characters, yet there's a certain degree of quality that just can't intentionally be achieved. Luna made the stars align in such a way that the show was such a critical and commercial hit working on so many levels. The themes, the endless dynamics between the Mane Six, the adorable and compelling CMC, even the secondary characters are memorable and so wonderful, you realize their lives have stories of their own. And I'm not beyond recognizing flaws, and I'm sure anypony can find things they wish the writers had have done differently (for me, Starlight's backstory was somewhat disappointing, and that's an analysis I'd love to write on its own. Maybe I'll start there? I'd love to do a dive into Starlight's character, her role as a villain and as an ally, but also critique her backstory. 

    I've already looked into YouTube channels. I obviously found Jenny Nicholson. My first video was her "Brony Analysis" of the film, and since I knew nothing about her, I didn't realize the sarcastic, deadpan intention of the analysis, and because the criticism was so angry brony-esque, I was put-off until I found the nature of her and her videos. I was like, "This is the horse-famous pegasister?" Then I realized and now I watch the video, and its actually kind of brilliant because while the criticisms are exaggerated parodies of annoyingly unnecessary criticisms, it's still believable because a less vitriolic version of a few of the criticisms I can see being a genuine critique.

    I must say, I already have great feelings about this site. I'm in multiple Facebook fan groups, and even though they have "rules" against NSFW content, there couldn't be poorer administration, and I hate NSFW content. I'm not going to go into moral ramifications or the sorts, but everything the show did for me, that's one thing it didn't do for me, and seeing imagery depicting my favorite characters who mean so much too me in both innocent but complex ways, its genuinely upsetting to the point it got to where I was simply blocking everypony who posted the content, but it did nothing to quail what I saw, and one guy in particular knew I didn't like it, so he would post the worst stuff on any status I made. One of many reasons I went looking and found this site, so I love that I've yet to come across anything like that. I just...I don't like it. On a personal and fundamental level, it goes beyond making me cringe. Its upsetting, and like you said, the show actually helps "grounds" us in reference to what I said, the NSFW content looks like an "escape" to a place I really don't want to go. It feels like a violation, and it feels like it goes against everything I love about the show. 

    Sorry about the long response to you in particular, haha. There were just multiple things I wanted to respond to, and my thoughts went certain directions, and I had to express my appreciation for the absence of upsetting content. 

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  11. @Ice Princess Silky  Thank you for your kind words! I spoke with my ex-girlfriend, today, who used to be a pegasister. She was asking me how I am "handling it." It might seem like a joke, but when I finish a show I become passionate about, there really is like a hole in my heart, and seeing how this show struck more chords with me than any show I've ever watched in such an innocent but maturing, heart-warming, well-written show with unforgettable characters and everlasting emotions. That's why I can't wait to do more on this fansite! :fluttershy:

    @Trot Shuffle

    Love the name! I would love for @Ice Princess Silky  I've looked into the IDW comic books, and I'm primarily interested in the chapter books @Fluttershutter mentioned. Also, @Fluttershutter. Thanks for the encouragement!

    I'll look into all the links and suggestions. I thinking hopping around and doing light, silly roleplay is the best option, but I don't have experience in roleplaying at all! So I'm already behind there. I'll have to look around and see how it goes. And thanks for a good place where I could post my episodic analyses. I think that's a good place to start since analysis is what I already have strong experience in. @Emerald Heart Yes, please assist me. I have loads of experience in writing, but NONE in fan fiction.

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  12. I'm In Tears

    In my welcome post, I spelled out my involvement with the fandom in the title of the post, "Late to the Pony." I got very warm and cozy reactions with a few quailing my insecurity about joining the fandom so late, but I've had time to contemplate things as I was midway through the eighth season and knowing this wonderful show was drawing to a close, mainly with regards to how late I was to joining the fandom. Its something I couldn't handle, and as satisfying, heartwarming and heartbreaking as the bittersweet finale was, its difficult to handle. It really is. Being a fanboy in general, shows I've come to love and hold close to my heart has syphoned in and out of my viewing rotation based on what I've got going on in life. I've come across many shows and fallen in love with so many. Gravity Falls, Owl House, Breaking Bad/Better Call Saul, Futurama, Buffy the Vampire Slayer/Angel, and currently, Hazbin Hotel is an obsession that's early in its phase, and Helluva Boss (its spinoff) is still ongoing; however, MLP: FIM has genuinely changed me, and its a show I'll never forget. As the show went on, the show's hand slowly made its way into my soul. Since I began watching it, I've had so much going on. Namely law school and a couple relationships as well as difficulty with substance abuse. For some reason, though, My Little Pony didn't help me "escape." It grounded me. It inspired me. It spoke to me. It made me laugh and it made me cry. It made me think and it made me relax. I would jokingly say I cried too many times, but honestly, such an emotional and soulful show warrants tears, emotion, humanity, and all the rest. No matter what mood I was in, no matter what personality I felt attractedt to expressing, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic is the first show I could always come home, watch, and feel like myself even if I still don't know exactly what "myself" is. There's comfort shows. There's intensive dramas and thrillers. Then, there's My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, which despite any flaws, grabbed my heart and it won't let go from now until forever, and I wouldn't have it any other way.

    You should have seen me in my lawn chair with my Coraline blanket and my Mane Six plushies bawling like a child watching the final three episodes. I hate to speak to early, but My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic has the material to be my all-time favorite television show. I at least know its top five. 

    What's To Come

    Now, I feel more equipped to engage the fandom, but I've been thinking where to go from here? Ostensibly, the title of this post includes, "For The First Time" because I'm obviously going to watch it again! I'll give it a minute besides an episode here and there because I do want to watch The Next Generation and Make Your Mark, but when I return to watching FIM, again, I want to watch it with intention. I'm the guy who wrote 12-page papers out of 5-page papers in college. I'm in law school because of my overthinking and need for analysis. I love to engage my mind, and I love to write. Now, that I've let the wonderful show wash over me with no guard, I've come to appreciate that watching the show long after the height and mainstream attention given to the show's fandom, its given me a different experience than those who were around for the height of the fandom. For example, when I watched "Slice of Life," which could be renamed, "MLP: FIM: The Fan Service Episode," as much as I loved it, it had a different effect on me since I wasn't aware of much of the fandom's engagement with the show. I watched the show ignorant of the nuances and complexities of the fandom. Not only am I choosing to engage the fandom, but this is also the first time I've went out of my way to throw myself into a fandom with such veracity. I want to engage the community. I want to interact with others. I want to get involved in role plays. I want to read fan fiction and hopefully write some of my own fan fiction eventually (I am a lifelong writer, but I've never dabbled into fan fiction). Mainly, though, where do I start? Here is an early draft of a project idea of where I could start.
     

    Late To The Pony: Pony Studies (Episodic Analysis?)

    Like I said, I'm an avid writer and I love analysis. Not just reviews, but analysis. So, and I'm being legitimate, what about actually essays analyzing each episode? That might sound like a heap, but I can turn an idea for a piece of writing into a thousand words at the drop of a dime, and I have so much to say about these episodes. Strengths, weaknesses, methods and differences in characterization from episode to episode. Discussing the lore, etc. Yes, I kind of want to be that guy. The guy you jokingly assume with your friends he has a 100-page essay over every episodes. Clearly not to that extreme, but I think it would be fun? Rewatching the show, but writing an analysis for each episode. Not a review, an analysis. Why it speaks to me. Why it speaks to others. How the characterizations functioned in the episode. The lore explored and what it adds or contextualizes. I love analyses, and this is a straightforward way to begin with plenty of content to sit through and the analyses would come from a person who wasn't affected (positively or negatively) by the fandom when it was in full-swing. A unique perspective from a person who puts as more analysis into the art I consume as I put into case law in law school and anthropology and psychology when I was in college, and I'm not saying I would want to finish this project before I do anything else. Like I said, I want to get into roleplaying. I want to get into reading and eventually writing fan fiction. I want to get into events. So, my final heading...

    Can anypony help me?:kindness:

    Where would I post these analyses? Should I write some or all of them ahead of time first and then start posting them? Or just post them in real time? Is it a good idea? Is there a better approach? And where can I get involved in roleplaying and events? What clubs should I enjoy and what are the fundamentals of being an active member of a fandom? I would love some hoofholding from anypony. Brony, pegasister, whoever. I mean, I also genuinely want to make friends (in case you didn't know, friendship is a somewhat obscure and unspoken theme in Friendship is Magic). So, I would love some help, direction, mentoring. I genuinely just want to get as much as I can from diving headfirst into this fandom and doing a fandom dive and engagement for the first time in such a way I don't feel like a fish out of water. I just want some help, please! I love everypony, here, and I beyond love this show to the point I crave more engagement, and this seems like the perfect place to do so. You can call me Twilight and I'll call you Celestia.

     

    I know that was rather open-ended, but any responses would be appreciated. Thank you so much to everypony for letting me be here. I just want to feel like a contributor to the fandom. Someone who makes the fandom richer the same way others have made it richer for me in what little engagement I've done on reddit and Facebook.

    Thank you!

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  13. My Favourite Mane 6 Pony

    Fluttershy

    How did you find MLP Forums?

    I did some research and asked around Facebook and Reddit for the best fansite. This was usually referred to the most.

    How you became a fan of My Little Pony

    I had always wanted to get into the show. I had a friend introduce me to the fandom in 2012, and my ex-girlfriend's absolute passion was My Little Pony. I only gave it the chance recently and I immediately fell in love. The style, the characters, the emotion, the music, the universe, the lore, the storylines, everything. I can't remember the last time a media franchise with this much content grasped me so profoundly. 


    I'm not sure what to put here?

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