DerpyFanatic

You don't think there's a problem in our fandom? Perhaps you should have a look through this tumblr and seriously think about the stories posted therein: http://brony-horror-stories.tumblr.com Maybe you're just not concerned because you're white and male and nothing has happened to you or anypony you know. But things like this do happen, they do damage bronies' image, and yes you should absolutely be concerned because it's not just about how we look, it's about the things our fellow bronies are doing to hurt and terrorize people that are a serious issue we need to step up and combat. Your inaction and indifference is tantamount to acceptance of these wrongdoings. The problem with your argument is the fact that Rule 34, as the term's origin implies, is not private. It's plastered all over deviantArt, tumblr, ponibooru, /mlp/ and lots of other places where children can easily stumble across it. YOU are responsible for the content you upload. YOU are responsible for properly tagging content so it is kept in adult-only sections and away from where children can find it. YOU are contributing to our problems and YOU have a responsibility to do your part to ensure this state of affairs does not continue.

That's not the point. The point is the show staff specifically asked bronies one little favour. ONE. Yet some of them out there thought "forget that, Imma draw me some PORN" because they were too bucking selfish to care about anything but their own wretched self-gratification. It's a common symptom among bronies and it's one of the reasons why the internet hates us (and it's a reason why some of the hatred is justified).

Why not? You're both having the same effect on the fandom: Rule 34 fans are splattering pornographic content all over a cartoon that was originally intended for young children and which young children still watch. The pervert mentioned in the OP is performing an act of public indecency which will most certainly be linked to other (though admittedly less graphic) acts of public sexual dysfunction. (Examples: attempted child luring at conventions, that weirdo who claims to be married to a plush Twilight Sparkle, etc.) Whether you like it or not, you're all contributing to the destruction of bronies' public image. You want porn? Go and look at nude human beings like everyone else. Cartoon ponies are not sexual beings, nor are they meant to be. I honestly think there should be a moratorium on clop. I'm proud of you, son.

That is exactly my point. Even if it turned out the guy wasn't really a brony, it's still something th anti-bronies are going to latch on to. It sounds like he is one, though.

http://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-citrus-hernando/brooksville-police-arrest-man-for-masturbating-in-walmart-with-stuffed-animal My thoughts on this immediately turn to "GTFO MY FANDOM YOU LOUSY DEGENERATE". See, this is why the internet hates bronies and why the word "brony" in itself is quickly turning into a synonym for "evil pervert". The Rule 34 is bad enough, but people acting out like this IN PUBLIC is where I have to speak up and say "bronies, look at this and tell me how this reflects on us". Now, this fellow could be mentally disabled. He could have some kind of social disorder. But that's beside the point. Even most autistic people know that it's necessary to not do overtly sexual things in public with a pony toy that you didn't even pay for. Worse, anti-bronies have all the ammo they need to point at us and say "See! The fandom is being taken over by paedophiles and perverted man-children! Protect the children!" It also doesn't help that the fan character in the episode "Trade Ya" has Rule 34 of him despite the show's producers and staff asking that it not happen. Seriously, guys, they asked you to do ONE THING and you were too freaking selfish to do them a solid.