1Bit 1,531 March 12, 2015 Share March 12, 2015 Two of my friends I was able to get into the show. One was more a case of being neutral beforehand but still, it counts right? Still disturbed that one of them started watching the show after I showed them Smile HD 1 ---< Fanfic Writer, Music Maker, Film Director and Voice Actor >--- Don't expect anything incredible though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheJLeeTeam 914 March 13, 2015 Share March 13, 2015 None, and I won't convince haters, because I get more upset. I just keep this show to myself. My blog post on Starting Fresh with MLP:FiM: https://mlpforums.com/blog/2076/entry-16988-im-starting-fresh-with-mlp-fim/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCS 7,537 March 17, 2015 Share March 17, 2015 I honestly almost never talk to anyone outside of the fandom about MLP or my love for it. I wouldn't try to turn a hater, either. I feel like it's just a waste of time. People will hate what they want to hate and I'm not going to put any of my time, emotions, or energy into dealing with that. Let them deal with it themselves. That being said, on very rare occasions I may recommend MLP to someone I feel close to if I'm not already aware of their interest or lack thereof in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antidaeophobia 299 April 17, 2015 Share April 17, 2015 My mother, and my best friend weren't really out right haters, but they just didn't get it and would say rude things. It wasn't till I got my mother to sit down and watch a couple episodes (Winter Wrap Up, Return of Harmony, Keep Calm and Flutter On) that my mother realized it was actually a good show. She's not a brony, but she's supportive, and doesn't get annoyed when I talk to her about it.My best friend sort of scoffed at it till he realized I was a brony, he didn't really understand it, and made quite a few assumptions based on rumors. I told him how much I liked it because of the story, the lessons, how nice the community had been to me, and that it was a one of the few feminist cartoons I'd seen, and convinced him to watch it. I showed him the episode 'Maud Pie'- he's declared her his favorite pony. I've also showed him some of the fanart and music people have done, and he's also seen my own art, crafts, and the original characters I've worked on- including a dracoequus oc I made him. He's really supportive now, especially because he found out his son is a brony. Most people I know that are haters don't understand the show, or the community. It's all about ignorance. Once they realize how great the show is, and how wonderful bronies are as a whole, they usually move beyond the realm of hater to at least being understanding. Art & Commission info: http://www.alektorotelumphobia.deviantart.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tao 7,766 April 17, 2015 Share April 17, 2015 I did a friend of mine who kept making remarks and stuff and told em to stop hating and try to understand and watch like ONE eps. Well he did and he likes the show, not a full on brony but he gives it some cred it deserves in the style and the the story and etc! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet_S 785 April 17, 2015 Share April 17, 2015 If im not wrong, i think i have turned like fifteen people into bronies and still counting! Let the rainbow remind you, that together we will always shine~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnightlegacy 172 April 17, 2015 Share April 17, 2015 I tried to get some of my friends to watch it. It wasn't their thing. They were really never haters though. In the end I lost motivation to try anymore. Whenever someone asks me if I suggest they watch it though, obviously I say yes. These days, the world has a tendency of taking itself much too seriously. It is my intention to not follow suit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kothen 279 April 18, 2015 Share April 18, 2015 Made another one of my friends love the show last week. He and his friend used to hate bronies, now he loves them. I convinced him to watch it with videos like these I'm learning how to draw! if you have any advice or anything let me know! If you just wanna say hi, shoot me a pm! Wanna play a game with me? Add me on steam. http://steamcommunity.com/id/Kothen/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omar 692 April 18, 2015 Share April 18, 2015 (edited) I've actually never met someone that hates bronies. I have gotten three people to watch my little pony though... Edited April 18, 2015 by Omar_25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luftschloss 831 April 18, 2015 Share April 18, 2015 Met a lot of haters in my time. I've converted about 9/10ths of them. > gamer - bookworm - unhealthy obsession with alpacas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soaring Symphony 372 April 18, 2015 Share April 18, 2015 (edited) When it comes to converting other people to Bronydom, I've only really mannaged that with my 7 year old little sister. Although if we're talking about getting haters to f#(& off, I know the perfect thing you could say to them. It goes as follows. Ahem Roses are red. Violets are blue. I have five fingers And the middle one's for you. Edited April 18, 2015 by Serenade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisted Cyclone 🚓 6,259 April 18, 2015 Share April 18, 2015 I haven't turned any haters. Country and Rock fan | Car fan (especially police cars) | Weather Pony | YouTube | Twitter | DeviantART Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkullcandyPegasus 603 April 19, 2015 Share April 19, 2015 Both my siblings HATE mlp. I'm slowly, but surely, converting my brother however Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null123456 759 April 19, 2015 Share April 19, 2015 None, because I respect other peoples opinions. If people don't enjoy what I enjoy, good on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Minty <3 217 April 19, 2015 Share April 19, 2015 Actually, only one person, my brother in-law... Now if anyone talks crap to me in my family he defends me... (My family is very against the fact I like ponies) 1 .My Instagram: http://instagram.com/nick_tenn/ Sig made by Blue Moon: You're awesome man My Steam Profile: http://steamcommunity.com/id/thunderhawkx7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kothen 279 April 19, 2015 Share April 19, 2015 Actually, only one person, my brother in-law... Now if anyone talks crap to me in my family he defends me... (My family is very against the fact I like ponies) Their loss, more ponies for you to love I'm learning how to draw! if you have any advice or anything let me know! If you just wanna say hi, shoot me a pm! Wanna play a game with me? Add me on steam. http://steamcommunity.com/id/Kothen/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skullbuster 1,906 April 21, 2015 Share April 21, 2015 just one...myself XD as silly as that sound I was a hater back in mid-late 2011 i watched all of season 1 to get information on bronies to make fun of them, then season 2 rolled around, then lesson zero aired, and everything changed My Let's Play channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy14-AEEHdfj5QQAlYtB1_A Need a guest Rapper on a song? talk to me!: http://mlpforums.com/topic/103097-guest-rapper-for-you/ NEW SONG: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microghost 39 April 21, 2015 Share April 21, 2015 I think i may have converted a friend of mine by using a slightly violent animation...can't remember which one though... Brohoof /) Personally, I haven't converted anyone since I'm new and no one knows I casually watch a few episodes. There are people out there that are between neutral and curious and mystified. These are the people who can be given a gentle nudge and pony hugs and explaining that most fans are casual fans and suggesting it instead of forcing it is good. The biggest obstacle is indeed the stereotype that the show is girly and has no action. Like using caring words or asking what's wrong and saying "we're here for you." . Though a nudge here and there is ok, at the end of the day, they would need to seek it out for themselves. But if you really want to convert someone, try with insomniacs talking with them late at night. Insomnia allows one to try almost anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadAccount 4,604 April 21, 2015 Share April 21, 2015 My brother and sister made fun of me when they found out. I was called a dork but I was used to THAT one But I sat them down when I was babysitting them and had them watch it with me. They really enjoyed it and wanted to watch more Sig by My OC:Aqualuna Sea Splash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microghost 39 April 21, 2015 Share April 21, 2015 I haven't turned any haters. It doesn't work with haters! Try with neutral and also people who are curious about the fandom yet mystified. People who are confused about it and think it's girly with no action or says there's no storyline have only misconceptions. If they are open minded and get explained it, they might give it a chance. An action episode and a YouTube video with a normal looking fandom might melt away the stereotype and then they may like it after all. If they don't, that's ok too. We love and tolerate people with various interests and generally believe that people should like whatever they want. Talk about the values within the fandom. When society shifts from stereotypes to realizing it's ok for an adult guy to like ponies, then people could give a fairer chance. Think about it, back then, people thought star trek was odd. Now it's almost the norm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Sole~ 852 April 21, 2015 Share April 21, 2015 two for now, almost three hopefully. Sig courtesy of Weirdokitterz My OC: http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/sole-r3207 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microghost 39 April 25, 2015 Share April 25, 2015 (edited) This video could help. https://youtube.com/watch?v=3N1pGxyboWs If the person sees the video, it may take some time to kick in for some people. Most people who watch the video either become casual My Little Pony fans or at least they respect the fandom. Works best with insomniacs though.. Edited April 25, 2015 by Microghost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CP3_P0n3 170 April 25, 2015 Share April 25, 2015 I only did it once, on one of my best friends. Now, I just think that it is not in my rights to force other people to like what I like. <^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^> $~Cross my greens, hope to fly, stick a knuckle in your face~$ $***@###-------------###@***$ My OC >>> Heartless , Crystal Marine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest April 28, 2015 Share April 28, 2015 None. I don't pay attention to detractors of the show, if they don't watch the show, then they're the one's missing out. No sweat off my back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lulaypp 2,555 May 14, 2015 Share May 14, 2015 Never... Even though I am living in an anti-brony family and they all knew I like the show... Comic Sans Is Awesomer Than You Think Bersama Kita Berjuang, Bersama Kita Tentukan Masa Hadapan, Kita Masih Di Sini I was already missing before the night I left, Me and my shadow and my regrets, Who am I? Invisible 𝓚𝓮𝓮𝓹 𝓕𝓵𝔂𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓤𝓷𝓽𝓲𝓵, 𝓨𝓸𝓾 𝓐𝓻𝓮 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓚𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓸𝓯 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓗𝓲𝓵𝓵, 𝓔𝓿𝓮𝓻𝔂𝓭𝓪𝔂 𝓒𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓽𝓮 𝓨𝓸𝓾𝓻 𝓗𝓲𝓼𝓽𝓸𝓻𝔂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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