Hope Glimmer 37 January 24, 2016 Share January 24, 2016 (edited) I'm new here. In your own words, what should I expect? I've enjoyed the show from near the beginning (I hopped on when season 2 was about halfway through but of course started watching at season 1), and collected quite a bit. (Let's face it, they're adorable.) But really, as far as other fans and the fandom as whole; how would you describe the community? I'm sure there are a variety of people here. Edited January 24, 2016 by HopeGlimmer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinter 3,064 January 24, 2016 Share January 24, 2016 We're all just silly little horse fans. 4 My OC's: Malinter, Rahl, Vengeful impact & alias-the-marked-one First fic i've written since forever here Skype: Malinter@Outlook.com "Defeating a sandwich only makes it tastier." most legendary quote ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riganthor 484 January 24, 2016 Share January 24, 2016 Besides being fans in htis fandom they are pretty suportive of creations as songs, fanfics and drawings. Sure there are a few that might be harsh but most will be verry nice. Also somthing I have noticed is that most people in this fandom have been bullied once in their live and where a bit shy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gestum 2,493 January 24, 2016 Share January 24, 2016 A group of people who takes a cartoon for kids way to serious. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy + Angel + Rain 11,302 January 24, 2016 Share January 24, 2016 I'm probably one of the worst people for tackling this topic. xD I'll use my words and try to be nice. I don't particularly like the community as a whole. There are definitely worthwhile individuals, but there's so much that flies in the face of whatever naive expectations I originally had when I first approached the fandom. It might be that I simply don't fit, and I might not even want to. But there's far too much in-depth analsis, bashing, prejudice, hypocrisy, and exaggerated pride for my taste. That was, perhaps, overwhelmingly negative. ^ ^; But there's also the chance that you'll luck out - like I did - and find something that makes everything worthwhile. 6 "It uses the faculty of what you call imagination. But that does not mean making things up. It is a form of seeing." - from "The Amber Spyglass" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonasDarkmane 19,785 January 24, 2016 Share January 24, 2016 @ Hey there As this topic discusses more about the general fandom rather than the show itself, I have moved it to a more appropriate section 1 Signature by @Kyoshi Ask Me Matsunaga Hisahide's death https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKT5Khp3-0U Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EverEverOn 346 January 24, 2016 Share January 24, 2016 (edited) Most fans are pretty kind and caring, and there aren't many people to watch out for. (There are still people you should avoid.) Sometimes we fans take things to seriously, but that usually isn't the case with everyone. If you don't like anything NSFW, try to avoid cloppers. I'm not saying they're bad, but anyone who is bothered by anything NSWF would want to stay clear of them. But mostly, you'll enjoy it here. You may come across some arguments here and there, but this fandom is probably the kindest out there. Edited January 24, 2016 by PhotoEquestria 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hope Glimmer 37 January 24, 2016 Author Share January 24, 2016 Really appreciating these different views of the fandom. Thanks everyone and keep them coming. ❤️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin_Case001 4,896 January 24, 2016 Share January 24, 2016 From my experience, it's not too different from the rest of the world, just a bit better. On average, I find this community to be more accepting, tolerant, and intelligent than the outside world. It's not perfect, but it's above average. It's a refuge in here. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simba86 1,541 January 24, 2016 Share January 24, 2016 it depends on where you go, some places are ok and fun and other places are full of bullies and trolls. 2 It's better to die on your feet than to live on your knees! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponies4Bronies 394 January 24, 2016 Share January 24, 2016 Well when I gave the show a chance which I never gave anything a chance then, I met a special somepony that changed my life and I intend to be with her for the rest of it. So simply put, come for the show but stay for something else. Honey Wings, my love, my life, together forever. This picture is 20% cooler thanks to Twisted Cyclone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megas 27,696 January 24, 2016 Share January 24, 2016 It's a fandom full of people you either want to be friends with or want to pedigree Marty-Garner-Style Just like any other fandom 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tao 7,814 January 24, 2016 Share January 24, 2016 A cartoon fandom that centers around brightly talking ponies and friendship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilyGeny 369 January 24, 2016 Share January 24, 2016 A bunch of people who like pastel/bright colored ponies. that's all lmfao graphic design is meh pession Twilight Sparkle Pinkie Pie Applejack Rainbow Dash Rarity Fluttershy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socrates 43 January 24, 2016 Share January 24, 2016 There's a lot of things that can be attributed to this fandom It will make you gay and I'm not even joking It's full of attention whoring A lot of figurative autism And a wide wide wide variety of special people and personalities The last one is the only one worth being here for. I still often avoid the label of a brony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finesthour 7,287 January 24, 2016 Share January 24, 2016 People who put labels on themselves for attention to be honest. This is coming from a guy who used to be around here just to get attention for myself. There's no reason for any of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkieatHeart 208 January 25, 2016 Share January 25, 2016 This is probably THE nicest fandom I've ever been in, with one of the biggest fanfic/fanart/fanmusic outputs I've ever seen. I love this fandom. I've noticed that a lot of fandoms tend to have the same vibe/personality as the thing they're fans of has. And I think this fandom is no exception. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kivil 1,721 January 25, 2016 Share January 25, 2016 Most of us are really nice and in these forums you will always find nice people. Also the fandom itself brings on a good vibe even though we have some rude haters. ~My life is a bunch of Discord~Yes, the pun was intended~Kivil~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider float 2,538 January 25, 2016 Share January 25, 2016 A group of people who takes a cartoon for kids way to serious. You say that like it's a bad thing. There's a lot of things that can be attributed to this fandom It will make you gay and I'm not even joking It's full of attention whoring A lot of figurative autism And a wide wide wide variety of special people and personalities The last one is the only one worth being here for. I still often avoid the label of a brony. I don't think Socrates has any room to say on the matter of who is gay or not. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On-Locoweed 108 January 25, 2016 Share January 25, 2016 The Brony fandom nowadays is structured like a corporation. Its a top-down global community connected through big, influential, and inclusive entities like Poniverse, EQD, and Bronycon (and some of the other big cons too). The individuals, like the independent personalities and the successful, widely-recognized content creators that gave us some pretty cool stuff back in the day, have moved on. Yes, you still have plenty of popular Youtubers and deviantArtists and Brony musicians who are active, but I think that the attitude of the fandom in 2015 was one of consolidation and incorporation, and not as much as a blossoming of original content and memorable Brony "celebrities". tl;dr- The fandom has much more centralized administration now than it used to. This doesn't mean that the old, word-of-mouth, first-name-basis, individual content creator-driven days are all over, it just means the culture is in a different stage and has different priorities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socrates 43 January 25, 2016 Share January 25, 2016 I don't think Socrates has any room to say on the matter of who is gay or not. Why not? And I never said it was a bad thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider float 2,538 January 25, 2016 Share January 25, 2016 (edited) Why not? And I never said it was a bad thing. Okay, well I was just using your comment to point out how ancient Greece was pretty gay especially the philosophers. Edited January 25, 2016 by cider float Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socrates 43 January 25, 2016 Share January 25, 2016 Don't kid yourself. From your comment all the things you listed were a meant to disparage members of the brony herd. And at the end you state "I still often avoid the label of a brony," which cements the intent of the list. Of course I am. I meant that the fact it will make you gay isn't that much of a bad thing. Objectively, this fandom is filled with so much attention whoring and this fake sort of "niceness" that it sometimes manages to disgust me. I've seen the straightest guys joining the fandom and becoming couples, and for the autism, well, majority of the fandom is just a huge cringe contest. The last point is a good one. You will indeed meet all sorts of people with different opinions, especially the open minded. Okay, well I was just using your comment to point out how ancient Greece was pretty gay especially the philosophers. You didn't have to edit it. I didn't see when you did so. You can say America is even gayer because it allows stuff like gay marriage. But that doesn't make you gay. Neither does the fact I am an Ancient Greek make me gay. Heck I had a wife and children! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Stream. 708 January 25, 2016 Share January 25, 2016 The fandom is basically just like the entire world: full of individuals. Some are extreme...others are not. You'll encounter an critics left and right....but I wouldn't pay attention to those who bash critics because in all honesty EVERYONE is a critic in the fandom. Just know there's a line between overly crticial analyst and people who simply express opinion over things that doesn't appeal to them. Overall, the fandom can be describes as OVERWHELMING. And that can be both a great thing and a bad thing. You will make awesome friends and despise certain bronies. You'll experience awesome things and encounter not so awesome things......the fandom is basically life but in this life.....everyone shares a common interest to MLP. Its like every other huge fandom 2 SILVER STREAM'S POETRY DUMP I am Silver Stream || My Request Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamecubeguy214 2,512 January 26, 2016 Share January 26, 2016 Occasionally you'll see pony porn that makes you feel uncomfortable, but otherwise it's not that bad. Pennutoh has a gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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