What has happened over the years?

[Discordian 6,024]

Do you have any idea how the internet works, Aly? Even if everyone put all of one type of material in one website it would still leak to other sites for one reason or another. Content created on the internet is often created for multiple websites or people take things from one website and upload it to another (even if this is illegal). You would also have to get every content creator in the entirety of the internet to put all of their work on the same website and that simply won't happen.

 

That's not even getting into search engines. No matter how well a search function works it's always going to be searching with specific parameters in mind. You put in "Twilight Sparkle" and you will come up with the most popular or newest images (based on your filter settings) with tags of any combination of "Twilight" and "Sparkle". It won't exclude content unless you have a SafeSearch filter on and even then it can only exclude things that are tagged with "Ages 18+" or "NSFW" tags. If a search result isn't tagged with either of these things it bypasses all filters attempting to keep it out.

 

And that's only getting into general search engines like Google and Bing. When you get into more specific ones then you have to deal with the same problems and possibly even without a filter.

 

You may not agree with everything you see on the internet but you can do nothing to change that it exists or the fact that you will see it.

 

Consider this: The very existence of MLP and it's fanbase is offensive to people and they still have to deal with it popping up in their searches as much as you have to deal with content you don't like related to MLP. Everyone else lives with this reality and you need to learn to live with it as well.

[Aly 77]

Alright, alright. I'll live in denial and pretend none of this existed. Not to those lovable characters I remember from years ago. Especially not to Celestia

[Virgil 686]

It's due to the fact that fandoms are made up of humans, and that's what humans do. And if you want to engage in any kind of interaction with others or activity, you will get hit with stuff your not going to like. You don't have to change your convictions one bit, but you do have to be prepared to deal with such matters.

Example: the famous voice actor Vic Mignogna has been in countless anime series but has a number of convictions about things that he won't budge on. So if he is doing a signing at a convention, there are some types of artwork he won't sign, and he will ask if they have something else he can sign. So while being exceedingly polite, he maintains his convictions but engages the anime fandom on his terms. So you may have to figure out how to do something in a similar spirit if you are wanting to get involved in MLP fan works.

 

I hope I'm not be too vague, and that that helps you get a bit of perspective on how to respond in your situation.

[Discordian 6,024]

You act like the fact that alternative content exists change the characters in the show. The characters will always be "lovable" no matter what fan content you find that says otherwise.

 

And you don't need to live in denial, you just need to accept that these things exist but you don't have to like them.

[Aly 77]

Discordian- I'll expire soon from a pulmonary hypertension if I accept it. I use MLP as some kind of solace, and I'll never accept it. Sorry

[Starlighty 1,080]

Its ok aly!!! We all deny some things because its better to shield ourselves from stuff we dont like or want to see!!!

 

 

*hugs aly* I am here to help you get through this!

[Discordian 6,024]

Then be prepared to live a life of misery as you continue to unintentionally run into worse and worse things.

 

Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to be mean, but the internet will not ever allow anyone their innocence and those that try to hold onto it will only be destroyed mentally if they insist on the continued use of it.

 

You're learning the hard way that you aren't safe on the internet. Denial will only break you.

[Invincible 2,092]

I suppose it can't be helped. Basically, as long as there are people who want it, it'll be there.

[Andaasonsan 3,205]

Discordian- I'll expire soon from a pulmonary hypertension if I accept it. I use MLP as some kind of solace, and I'll never accept it. Sorry

Better make sure to finish up your bucket-list then.

[Aly 77]

That's only if I accept it. I don't

[Roughshod 721]

come on man, don't be that guy.

 

I'll say what I like and express whatever opinions I choose. If you don't like it you can ignore me or go somewhere else. Condescending buck.

 

That's only if I accept it. I don't

You're only giving yourself more trouble by focusing on it. It's not something you can really change so why not just move on?

Edited December 4, 2014 by Roughshod

[Commissar Alexer 764]

There was always some 'special' stuff out there. Maybe not from begin on but definitely a short while later.

 

It happens to every fandom.

 

 

And guess what? Some people joined the fandom only because of that special 'stuff'.

[Larkybird~ 734]

Stop. Just. Please. STOP. Yes there is a mature side to this fandom. And what of it. Why does it even matter to you. It's not like anyone's forcing you to look at those picture Jesus Christ on a bicycle. Just get over it and accept already. Just please stop posting s---t like this.

You can't stop it. It won't stop. It can't be contained into one spot. It's going to exist whether you like it or not. So move on already.

[Jeric 46,894]

Hm. There is already a dedicated thread here discussing the more mature aspect of the fandom in respect to clop and R34 (and it's impact on the fandom) in the debate pit. All other threads that attempt to discuss the subject of pornographic and mature content outside of the linked topic are still disallowed. For this reason I am locking this thread. 

 

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@Aly, there are several places that you can find resources without stumbling on material you do not want to see or read. MLP Forums is one such place as we try and cater to a younger teen demographic as well as the older folks in the fandom. There are also several like minded people on this board I am sure could share some sites or areas that would not contain material you would find offensive.