Would you give your life for the fandom?

[Ziggy + Angel + Rain 11,302]

Cheerful topic is cheerful.  Somewhat tapping into the forum's seeming preoccupation with death:

 

Would you give your life for the "good" of the fandom?  "Good" is in quotes because one pony's good deed is another pony's, "I didn't want to cross the street in the first place!"  And then you get hit by a purse? saddlebag.

 

I look forward to whatever answers you could possibly have to this question.  Please keep in mind that this is entirely hypothetical.

Edited April 11, 2015 by Ziggy and Angelbaby

[Stardust Balance 7,739]

...You know I'd probably give my life for anyone or anything right about now; I have so little caring over my own life anymore.

[Guest]

No, God no. This isn't a lifestyle for me, it's just a hobby - something I like to do on the sideline when I'm not doing anything else.

 

If it all went away because I didn't, as an individual, sacrifice my life for the greater good of the overall fandom, then so be it.

Edited April 11, 2015 by Guest

[Jeric 46,851]

No. In a hierarchy of importance, my family and friends would be the only things worth that sacrifice.

[Blackshirt Brony 415]

I wouldn't give my life for a television show, but I would give my life to prevent the loss of life over a television show.

[Grepper 3,192]

No. Of course not.

In what hypothetical situation could this happen in the first place?

[Ziggy + Angel + Rain 11,302]

...You know I'd probably give my life for anyone or anything right about now; I have so little caring over my own life anymore.

Your life has value; don't squander it.  Start caring.  Just look to the people that do care about you to show you how.

[Banul 3,831]

For the fandom? No.

 

For people? Maybe. I'd like to think that I could risk my life for the good of other people, but that's an easy thing to say sitting in my office chair, typing on a forum.

[Dark Horse 12,961]

Giving my life? Uhh.. i'll give it part of my life, sure. That's been working out pretty well so far. But it's not the only thing in my life I hold close, certainly not the closest. So no, I wouldn't go that far.

[Stardust Balance 7,739]

Your life has value; don't squander it.  Start caring.  Just look to the people that do care about you to show you how.

That's nice of you to say, really, but I'm afraid I've reachced that point where it's too late for me to give a damn about myself anymore.

 

Anyway, would I sacrifice myself for a show? No. For an individual/group of people? Most likely, after a great deal of hesitation at first though.

[Ziggy + Angel + Rain 11,302]

No. Of course not.

In what hypothetical situation could this happen in the first place?

 

It's a hostage situation.  A crazed stamp-collector is holding a spork dangerously near the left armpit of the fandom.  As represented by a store mannequin.

 

Why did you answer if you thought the scenario impossible / ridiculous? xD

That's nice of you to say, really, but I'm afraid I've reachced that point where it's too late for me to give a damn about myself anymore.

I don't think it's ever too late.  I'm thirty-two, and I started caring / feeling more and doing more recently.  Everyone undergoes countless changes in their lifetime; just wait for the next good change.  Stick around and see what happens.  You'll be surprised.

[ukxRainbowdash 165]

No, as much as I love this fandom the only way you're going to get me to give up my life for the fandom is if all of of the fandom was in danger of dying and my death could save those thousands of lives.

[Overdrive 5,366]

No, I wouldn't.

 

Don't get me wrong, there are some people here that I would give up my life for, but in no way would I give up my life for the fandom. There's too much to live for and look forward to in life, and frankly, as much as MLP is, there are things more valuable in this world than it.

[Aleh 481]

lol no.
Nice fandom, but fuck that xD

[Mesme Rize 15,683]

I would never give my life for the fandom. It's a hobby of mine, not a lifestyle.

 

Now, if it was for friends that i met through the fandom, we might be getting somewhere.

[Pinkamena-Pills 6,839]

Well, considering i don't even consider myself part of the fandom, and instead just insane Pinkamena fan, no, i would not give my life for the fandom. 

Friendship/family/saving world from being blown up by a fat green dude n' stuffs? Sure. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

psst, secretly revive me later so we can enjoy the insurance money together...

 

 

[Steel Accord 6,660]

@,

 

If someone planted a bomb beneath Bronycon and my attempts to stop the bomber would succeed but get me killed? Absolutely.

 

If the fandom marched against an armed branch of Westboro Baptist Church and they needed a champion to charge into the gunfire, sword drawn? Without a doubt.

 

If the fandom had an explicit brony candidate running as president and someone tried to assassinate him/her? I'd take that bullet with a smile.

 

If the fandom rules a small moon terraformed to resemble Equestria and a threat from our neighbors comes down? Where's the sign up sheet for enlistment?

 

Don't mistake me, I'm not preoccupied with death and I love my life. I just think some things are worth fighting and if necessary, dying for.

Edited April 11, 2015 by Steel Accord

[Ziggy + Angel + Rain 11,302]

@,

 

If someone planted a bomb beneath Bronycon and my attempts to stop the bomber would succeed but get me killed? Absolutely.

 

If the fandom marched against an armed branch of Westboro Baptist Church and they needed a champion to charge into the gunfire, sword drawn? Without a doubt.

 

If the fandom had an explicit brony candidate running as president and someone tried to assassinate him/her? I'd take that bullet with a smile.

 

If the fandom rules a small moon terraformed to resemble Equestria and a threat from our neighbors comes down? Where's the sign up sheet for enlistment?

Those are much better scenarios than I was able to come up with.

[Steel Accord 6,660]

Those are much better scenarios than I was able to come up with.

 

Professional writer, my friend. I'm going to do this for a living.

[Sceethe 704]

no, i wouldnt.

i dont think i'd give my life for anyone who isnt very dear to me, tbh.

...You know I'd probably give my life for anyone or anything right about now; I have so little caring over my own life anymore.

what's up with that, dude? Edited April 11, 2015 by Sceethe

[Mrain901 216]

If the fandom marched against an armed branch of Westboro Baptist Church and they needed a champion to charge into the gunfire, sword drawn? Without a doubt.

Speaking of which, when are they gonna put us on their hit list? Seems like something they would do.

 

 

On topic, if there were other lives involved, probably. But just the show... no.

[Steel Accord 6,660]

Speaking of which, when are they gonna put us on their hit list? Seems like something they would do.

 

 

On topic, if there were other lives involved, probably. But just the show... no.

 

Let's not jinx it shall we? I only mentioned that as something that nopony on the Forums would take offense to being associated as our enemies in a hypothetical scenario. 

[Vox 870]

Heh, no.

This community's great and all, but certainly not worth dying for.

[Discordian 6,015]

If anyone in this topic before or after this post seriously says yes then go see a psychiatrist and/or distance yourself from MLP. You're wasting your life.

[Ashen Pathfinder 16,161]

I probably would for certain individuals, but for the fandom as a whole...probably not.