Felix 1,363 March 12, 2015 Share March 12, 2015 You guys are awesome! No one is cooler or better than the other in my opinion. Bronies and Pegasisters rock! Just take my sister for example. She's such a nerd and we watch this show together. <3 Best way to spend time with a sibling! XD But seriously, it's thanks to the fandom that I not only found nerds in general but probably some of the sweetest and friendliest gals out there. I tend to get along pretty well with you all and I've found you Pegasisters to be quite creative and even funny/fun to talk to. ^^ Credit to Kyoshi for the awesome signature! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arctofire 227 March 12, 2015 Share March 12, 2015 Just other MLP fans like us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roketsune 388 March 12, 2015 Share March 12, 2015 I'm glad I stumbled onto this thread, as I was wondering what was going on regarding this term. Recently my mentor came to me and said, "I learned something about MLP fans from Storage Wars last night. Bronies are the males and pegasisters are the females." I was confused both by the suddenness of the conversation and what he said, and I responded essentially, "Uhh, well, they're all called bronies, but pegasisters refer to females, yes." I don't remember what I said after that, though I'm sure it was accurate and enlightening despite me not being a brony at the time. Anyway... It sounds like there is not universal cultural convention going on that encourages each to use the 'appropriate' name, and that pegasisters are not supposed to be some kind of female sect that is apart from the subculture. I suppose one reason (possibly the main one) is the name just sounds too masculine to them. I actually read that the term was not inspired by the primary gender of the MLP enthusiasts, but that it had to do, IIRC, with the category nomenclature of 4chan. I have no idea if it's true, but it's something to consider. That being said, virtually everyone seems to be fine with the term. So, is this the only or main reason for this sort of voluntary separation/distinction, and does it go further than that? I would like to have a better understanding of this matter before I give my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenderIsAnIllusion 2,177 March 12, 2015 Share March 12, 2015 Its always nice to see girls who dont seem to mind that guys can like feminine things..... So you go girls!@!@ My peep is against bullying.... Are you? http://mlpforums.com/topic/117034-suggestion-anti-bullying-campaign/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iLuvAVENGD7FOLD 21 March 12, 2015 Share March 12, 2015 We interrupt this MLP forum to bring you OKCupid! LOL JK! Thanks for finding me attractive, really made my day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuteycindyhoney 13,307 March 12, 2015 Share March 12, 2015 Except a girl can also be a bro. There is something wrong with it in this case: It divides us fans. Please let's not argue. Since when? I'm not a "bro". The term Brony was created to designate adult MALE fans. It stems from Bro and Pony. 1 Thank you Sparklefan1234!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unikitty 1,212 March 12, 2015 Share March 12, 2015 (edited) I've never given it any thought. By default, I like all bronies(and pegasisters - whatever one decides to call themselves is of no matter to me), as we already have something in common. I don't really define fans of the show by their label(chosen or otherwise). It's just not something I would have noticed as a defining point of the person. Each individual is different, so it'd be hard for me to base a general opinion. Since when? I'm not a "bro". The term Brony was created to designate adult MALE fans. It stems from Bro and Pony. It's more an ambiguous term, and isn't just for men. The only pre-requisite is that you have to be a fan of the franchise. Everything else is just a sub-definition, decided by the individual. Edited March 12, 2015 by Unikitty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysterious Grepper 89 March 12, 2015 Share March 12, 2015 I would welcome all fans of MLP, regardless of gender. I think "brony" is a gender-neutral term, but I will call you a pegasister if you prefer. Even if you're male! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freewave 1,145 March 12, 2015 Share March 12, 2015 I appreciate having an active female community in the fandom. TBH I wish there were more. You would think it should be 50/50 but unless things have changed that's not the case. 1 I have made brony music since 2011. I like all kinds of music and genres. I'm sure you'll like some of it.. Here's My YouTube..I have several albums on Bandcamp and Pony.FM. Check out the 20+ Musician project Maressey which I am running. Check out the Brony Music Directory and FimMusic. A portal to all things Brony + Music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeet 2,027 March 12, 2015 Share March 12, 2015 Bronies and pegasister's are the same thing. We should all just be called bronies. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handsome Changeling 1,851 March 12, 2015 Share March 12, 2015 (edited) Splitting names. Bronies, Pegasister's, it is pointless, and kinda dumb, just because the word 'Brony' has bro in it doesn't mean a women can't be called a Brony, simple as that, I know some girls like the term Pegasister and some don't, either way, I don't care much, as long as you're a fan of the show what does it matter. Edited March 12, 2015 by Handsome Changeling 3 My main OCs are Void Crawler the buggo and Fuchsia Dewdrop the mothpone ~MLP Forum's Resident Pink Changeling Since 2014~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foliha 395 March 12, 2015 Share March 12, 2015 Splitting names. Bronies, Pegasister's, it is pointless, and kinda dumb, just because the word 'Brony' has bro in it doesn't mean a women can be called a Brony, simple as that, I know some girls like the term Pegasister and some don't, either way, I don't care much, as long as you're a fan of the show what does it matter. It doesn't matter. But it can be fun to think up new words. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuteycindyhoney 13,307 March 13, 2015 Share March 13, 2015 I've never given it any thought. By default, I like all bronies(and pegasisters - whatever one decides to call themselves is of no matter to me), as we already have something in common. I don't really define fans of the show by their label(chosen or otherwise). It's just not something I would have noticed as a defining point of the person. Each individual is different, so it'd be hard for me to base a general opinion. It's more an ambiguous term, and isn't just for men. The only pre-requisite is that you have to be a fan of the franchise. Everything else is just a sub-definition, decided by the individual. Bro means brother. It is not an ambiguous term. I am biologically unable to be anyone's brother. You say everything else is just a sub-definition decided by the user. So, in fact, is Brony. I am not a Bro, nor a pony, but I will stretch the point and call myself a PegaSISTER. since I am an adult female fan of a show meant for children. Whether you want to admit it or not, the word Brony was coined to describe GROWN MEN watching a show aimed at children. When the term first came out, many insisted there were no adult female fans. That was wrong, so the word Pegasister was born. Thank you Sparklefan1234!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheJLeeTeam 914 March 13, 2015 Share March 13, 2015 I'll be honest I prefer the pegasisters over the bronies. I just prefer to be around girls and think they're attractive. And I find girly stuff cuter than boy stuff. And after watching MLP, I'm much more attracted to girls. 1 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...
Duster Dawnhorse 248 March 13, 2015 Share March 13, 2015 Where I'm from, "bro" and "dude" are gender neutral. So I'm a brony. Or a fan. Or a whatever. I don't really mind labels. I just don't want to be treated with kid gloves or have people intimidated by me just because I'm a woman. Seriously, I won't bite your head off and I probably know more horrifically offensive jokes than you do. Pacific Ponycon 17 || BABSCon 17 || Anime Expo 17 Panelist/Vendor || Panelist/Vendor/Media || Attendee Tumblr || DeviantART || Twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbow Dash 1,472 March 13, 2015 Share March 13, 2015 Hello there! I am a Pegasister and I was wondering what you bronies think about us pegasisters? I find Bronies really attractive, honestly XD Is that a bad thing to say? Are you....are you an angel?But seriously though, y'all are cool. You are equal to us guys in everyway...maybe more since you can pull of being cute with cosplays. I tried but i got a stomach....going back on track, as long as you love the show and love and tolerate you be cool in mah book mon R.I.P. Lord Bababa and Harmonic Revelations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbaTross 1,586 March 13, 2015 Share March 13, 2015 I don't think of Pegasisters as any different than male Bronies. We're all fans of the same thing. I was actually surprised to find out that male fans are the majority, but it's not like that makes any difference to me. You're just as much a part of the herd as anypony else. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Frostflame 3,568 March 13, 2015 Share March 13, 2015 I see them as fellow members of the fandom, no different than Brony...... though I do love to see them since Bronies are more common then Pegasisters.... or at least for me..... and like I said on other threads I prefer hanging out with women then other guys..... and I probably shouldn't be typing while half asleep... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unikitty 1,212 March 13, 2015 Share March 13, 2015 Bro means brother. It is not an ambiguous term. I am biologically unable to be anyone's brother. You say everything else is just a sub-definition decided by the user. So, in fact, is Brony. I am not a Bro, nor a pony, but I will stretch the point and call myself a PegaSISTER. since I am an adult female fan of a show meant for children. Whether you want to admit it or not, the word Brony was coined to describe GROWN MEN watching a show aimed at children. When the term first came out, many insisted there were no adult female fans. That was wrong, so the word Pegasister was born. It's ambiguous because it is accepted that the term originated from both "bro-pony" and "/b/rony", having started on 4chan's /b/ board. As /b/ considers others on the board as /b/ros, regardless of their gender, the term is not gender specific. It only happens that there aren't as many women who browse /b/. Pegasister only came out as a way for the female fans to differentiate themselves from the male fans. But prior to that, the term just described all adult fans as a whole. The males only took the spotlight due to gender-stereotyping. This is also evident in the fact that not all women use the term 'pegasister', instead keeping to the original name. Women can still be bros. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Accord 6,660 March 13, 2015 Share March 13, 2015 Honestly I just think of you as another part of the fandom. I've gone to Bronycon (which pretty much constitutes my image of the fandom) twice now and both times there were plenty of women there. I'm glad that so many regardless of gender like this show and feel passionate enough about it to be a part of this fandom. 1 My ponysona: http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/steel-accord-r1970 My AMA thread: http://mlpforums.com/topic/76698-as-steel-me-andor-oc/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wind Chaser 4,768 March 13, 2015 Share March 13, 2015 (edited) Pegasister or brony, whatever term they prefer to use doesn't matter. Those are labels you can take on by choice, and you really shouldn't dissuade anyone from taking on either. A fan of MLP is still a fan of MLP, no matter what their age, gender, or background. In fact, female representation in this fandom contributes to breaking the stereotype that the brony fandom consists mostly of male "misogynists," "neckbeards," and "basement-dwellers," as if some of the great lives other bronies live off the Internet and the fandom's contributions to charities aren't indication enough. Edited March 13, 2015 by Wind Chaser 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Minty <3 217 March 13, 2015 Share March 13, 2015 Like a lot of the other wise people here said, they are just labels. Honestly I have a pegasister gf and the only difference I see is gender. Unless they are cloppers and or basement hermits. (no offense to those groups, still love you) Unless they are cloppers or basement dwellers (if you are either you're still loved dont worry) .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...
RarityFan01 2,444 March 14, 2015 Share March 14, 2015 The gender of others do not dictate my opinion of them, so I like pegasisters as much as I like bronies. Though I don't like the term pegasister. It seems too species exclusive. Maresisters? 1 Rarity Fan Club My Ponysona My Drawing of Rarity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VulpineTaco 525 March 14, 2015 Share March 14, 2015 I mean, they're girls, I guess. It's hard for me to say what I think of them, not because I'm unsure about the female gender being in the fandom, because that's great, but rather I judge based on an individual basis rather than as a whole group. Unless you're a Nazi. Then you're all horrible. "For every loud and idiotic kid in front of a computer, there's a quiet and passionate kid in front of a computer." --Einstein on Video Games,2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baltosaa 86 March 14, 2015 Share March 14, 2015 Well, they're pretty much Bronies, just....female. So there's not many differing thoughts to be had there. XD This is a signature, and that was a post... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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