Plonkett 345 June 27, 2014 Share June 27, 2014 I'm wondering this because there's been many legal actions by Hasbro as of late, such as them taking down Ask Princess Molestia and C&D'ing Jananimations. How much is this really going to affect the future of the MLP fanbase? Will Hasbro cause many content creatures to veer from making MLP stuff? How much would this possibly get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feather Grass 312 June 27, 2014 Share June 27, 2014 I don't think they will... As we are filling their pockets with money. Pyon! My OC http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/feather-grass-r6546 Kasane Teto for best UTAUloid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IridscentNionios 1,420 June 27, 2014 Share June 27, 2014 It'd take a lot more than a money hungry company to ruin the fandom... it'd take laws and legal or illegal actions directly concerning fanwork. But that's mostly the problem of the state that has said laws... Copywright laws are outdated and they need to change. OCs Thorough list of all of them here. FimFiction Profile Deviant Art ((All OC pictures in here)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plonkett 345 June 27, 2014 Author Share June 27, 2014 Yeah that's what I was thinking about. This issue is probably going to keep snowballing to the point where the fanbase is completely broken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IridscentNionios 1,420 June 28, 2014 Share June 28, 2014 Yeah that's what I was thinking about. This issue is probably going to keep snowballing to the point where the fanbase is completely broken. You know what they say... when you push a beast towards the edge... IT BITES. OCs Thorough list of all of them here. FimFiction Profile Deviant Art ((All OC pictures in here)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Thunder Dash 7,824 June 28, 2014 Share June 28, 2014 As long as they keep their brains in check and not return to that horrid G3 style then no. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeWg-TtBRMfqketa1ELyKGg Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/menelik-david-kenneth-cannady 2nd SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/thunder-dash-alternative/tracks Pony.fm: https://pony.fm/thunder-dash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Letter 1,832 June 28, 2014 Share June 28, 2014 If the corporation goes down a more antagonistic route then nontraditional fans might find themselves pressed on all sides by enemies, leading to a collapse of the fandom overall. Of course no one may stop myself or others from simply watching the show but it is possible to totally destroy the fandom; I would advise against that course of action if Hasbro is considering it. Silver Letter!!! Silver Letter's MLP collection Have: 946 https://data.mlpmerch.com/checklist/180/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest June 28, 2014 Share June 28, 2014 Well, let's be honest, we represent a large part of their money income. A money hungry company won't bite the hand that feeds. In short : BUY ALL TEH PONY STUFF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathstroke 1,564 June 28, 2014 Share June 28, 2014 I agree with the one above me In English ponies=money no ponies=no money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashen Pathfinder 16,161 June 28, 2014 Share June 28, 2014 (edited) Um...no. And by no, I mean no by a LONG shot! This fandom is too big and too active to be shot down like that. Hasbro has been DAMN good to this fandom; moreso than other companies out there. We've weathered so-called controversies like Derpy, Twilacorn, and Equestria Girls, and we'll continue on! Sometimes, we may not like it and it is unfortunate, but Hasbro has to do some things that may seem to be unfair to protect its copyright on the MLP franchise and trademark. I mean, if fans can create show-like content for free, what message could this send to other companies that could copy FiM and sell it for profit? I hate it for JanAnimations, but his work was almost spot-on perfect in regards to capturing the quality and heart of the show. We all loved it, but it represented a serious risk for Hasbro, and they had to take action. Thankfully, some compromises were made and some videos have seen the light of day again, but as it stands I can't blame Hasbro for their actions. As for Princess Molestia, that was always going to be a risqué subject; that we can't ignore. Yes, there is the issue of free speech, but considering the popularity of that blog...if Hasbro was behind the takedown of it, again it is hard to blame them. It's unfair, but that is what copyright is. Hasbro has to take steps to protect its interests, or it can risk losing said copyright is copycat companies take advantage and make clones of the show. If I were in Hasbro's shoes...I might have to do the same thing. Edited June 28, 2014 by PathfinderCS Pathfinder I Sojourner I Corsair | Zu'hra I Autumn | Scarlet Willow | Gypsy | Silverthorn | Crystal Whisper | Radiant Historia | And many other OCs~ Matching signatures with mah Bestie MOONLIGHT <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechanicalDoom 300 June 28, 2014 Share June 28, 2014 Well, let's be honest, we represent a large part of their money income. A money hungry company won't bite the hand that feeds. In short : BUY ALL TEH PONY STUFF I agree 100% with this post. We're the reason MLP is getting them so much money. We're also the reason a lot of people know the show exists. My OC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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