GuyNamedEarl 1,332 November 27, 2015 Share November 27, 2015 I feel it's made me more accepting of others and to not judge things until I try it. Creator of MLP Ruined Vines and Recorder Sh*t Equestria's Biggest Hip-Hop Nerd Everyday is Leg Day! Follow me on Twitter: @EarlBrony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tao 8,510 November 27, 2015 Share November 27, 2015 In truth not so much, I have a good nature in choice just in some ways I have learned to love books more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EverEverOn 346 November 27, 2015 Share November 27, 2015 Since I began watching the show, I've generally been a bit happier than I used to be. I've also began dealing with some life problems better because of what the show has taught me. Certain episodes portray situations I've been in and that's what has helped me get through those situations so much better than the old me would have. I've also began seeing myself as less of a weirdo. The episode where Pinkie Pie tried to befriend Cranky really makes me feel better about myself when it comes to how often I want to be left alone. At the end, where Pinkie explains that some friends like to play together, and others want to be alone just makes me happy knowing that there is a show out there that explains to people that just because someone wants to be alone, it doesn't mean they don't want friends. I've gotten both a close friend of mine and my mom to watch that episode, and I think it helped them understand me a bit better. So yes. Being a Brony has helped me change as a person. Before I watched the show, I was sad and lonely all the time. Now I'm happy and I feel less singled out as an introvert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DND 2,355 November 27, 2015 Share November 27, 2015 Yeah sure, why not? Most bronies I've met are very much in tune to general masculine constructs and MLP opened their eyes a bit outside the box. (Why do you think so many take pride in adding "masculinity" MLP and emphasizing a "little girl's show" is actually appealing? Masculinity is unfortunately the hardest social cookie I can think of to progress out of) It depends on the situation- for me personally it wasn't that big of deal and it wasn't my first look into online fandoms (nor was it with what's labeled as 'feminine') but It's the impact the culture and the amount of creative diversity that got me to be a more ambitious and successful person. The fandom's really just one of the best I've ever been apart of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrymeStriker 408 November 27, 2015 Share November 27, 2015 No, I still beat up little kids and throw sharp metal objects at the homeless on the weekends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detritus 258 November 27, 2015 Share November 27, 2015 I suppose it could for some people, but it hasn't in my case. I'm exactly the same as I was before I started watching the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somberhoof 156 November 27, 2015 Share November 27, 2015 (edited) Not really. I'm still good-old-idiotic me, heh. But it made me a bit more open to people, that's for sure. And maaaaybe I got a tiny-little bit happier... Edited November 27, 2015 by Aegeus Thanos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOX33 184 November 27, 2015 Share November 27, 2015 Indirectly yes actually, the show actually makes me happy watching it because of my depression and all. It just makes me smile watching it when I'm lost in the abyss of depression, and because of the show I found this forums and because of this forums I'm more happy. So in a nutshell maybe yes I guess. Hey there !!!! ^~^ Hope you're having a nice day !!!!!! x3 If not feel free to drop me a PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aoEAF2FBvC0MIo2Q 3,674 November 27, 2015 Share November 27, 2015 The show may have had some influence but it would be absolutely foolish to say that it was THE thing that got me to change over time. Even as I got into the show and entered the fandom, there were other sources of inspiration along with it. Very notably would be Dr. Gabor Maté along with Gordon Neufeld. Rarely do I have anything good to say about the fandom as my experience in it has been either very toxic or very frustrating. My trust issues have gotten worse rather than better with my confidence in people having dropped to an all-time low. In certain areas, I've actually become a worse person. On the bright side, I've made some really awesome friends who are bronies but because our interactions with one another happen separated from the fandom, I tend to consider them as separate from the community. Heck, even they do not have high opinions of the fandom. To summarize, the show may have contributed but it was just one variable among others. The fandom made me a worse person in certain ways but I'm grateful for the few awesome friends I did make in it along the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kivil 1,721 November 27, 2015 Share November 27, 2015 Most people say it makes me weird, not a better person ~My life is a bunch of Discord~Yes, the pun was intended~Kivil~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotoriousSMALL 1,984 November 27, 2015 Share November 27, 2015 No. Nor should this show make you a better person. The lessons taught in the episodes are things we should all already know, and I wouldn't suggest forming your life style around a single thing, such as this show. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gestum 2,493 November 27, 2015 Share November 27, 2015 Nah, if anything I've become more of a douchebag after I started to watch the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catnet 9,359 December 14, 2015 Share December 14, 2015 Being a brony shows that you have some degree of open-mindedness and acceptance of what you like- even if what you like is kinda controversial-, both of which are really good traits to have, but I don't believe it necessarily makes you a better person, though I feel I've improved a lot since becoming one, like a lot of other people The show has definitely made me a lot happier, as has the fandom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet_S 785 December 14, 2015 Share December 14, 2015 Well in my case it has made me a better person. It taught me a lot and it still does. Let the rainbow remind you, that together we will always shine~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Accord 6,660 December 14, 2015 Share December 14, 2015 Oh absolutely! Before my life was headed in a completely different direction and I was on my way to martyring myself upon the altar of my own needless guilt. Now I'm on a career path that I think is worthy AND makes me happy. So yes, I'm a better person for being a brony. 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...
GeekySonic 1,150 December 15, 2015 Share December 15, 2015 It's certainly made ME a better person. I believe I mentioned in another thread that I was a rather bigoted individual before I became a Brony. I also listed several aspects in which my life was changed for the better. I wish I could remember which topic I posted that in, I'm too tired to look or paraphrase myself. Check out my voice-acting demo reels on Casting Call Club, if you'd like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny Fox 5,952 December 15, 2015 Share December 15, 2015 If being a brony inspires you to choose a different route than you probably would have taken if you weren't one, and that leads to gains in your life, then sure. But I'd give less credit to the show and more credit to you for wishing to change and acting on it. Happy minion of The Fabulous One! Signature by Midnightive Check out my blog! https://mlpforums.com/blog/1083-sunny-side-den/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Copper 126 December 15, 2015 Share December 15, 2015 The way I see it, being a brony in and of itself does not make you a better person; I've seen people who claim to be bronies be absolutely vile, using the fact that they were bronies to justify their behavior. But stepping into the brony community means that you'll meet people who will try to accept you for who you are and who are happy to give advice and support you through both the good and the hard times and who you yourself in turn will try to support and give advice to when things are happening in their lives. Being a brony might not automatically make you a better person, but you'll definitely meet some people who would be more then happy to help you become one if you wish. Silver Tongue Strong Copper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunflowerPrincess 345 December 15, 2015 Share December 15, 2015 How can being a fan of a certain show make you a better person? I understand that MLP is a great show filled with morals and awesome characters and role models, but it's just a show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ze Ubermage 226 December 15, 2015 Share December 15, 2015 In my opinion yes it does make you a better person. Maybe not by a lot but in some ways it does change you. yes I am considerably happier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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