How bad is racism/sexism, etc in the MLP fandom?

[Stardust 640]

Compared to the general population it seems tame enough. But I am sure there are such people around. There was this article about certain alt right bronies but eh

Edited July 23, 2020 by flurry

[Paleopony 690]

I honestly don't think racism/sexism is more common in this fandom than others.

[Clawdeen 12,110]

This is definitely one of the more accepting fandoms I’m apart of.

[Steve Piranha 28,782]

On 2019-06-19 at 3:14 PM, Miss Kitty Cathy said:

I've recently begun to see a spike in homophobia on this forum, so I'm not really so sure if it isn't that bad.

I’m sure that’s false. There’s a difference between  having a different sexual orientation and gender identity with basing your whole identity to them or using those as ways to “be an asshole free pass” . I mean,  no one like assholes. It’s just unadjusted people have been largely successful in gaslighting society into believing they are rejected because of being phones, instead for them being douches 

Edited October 30, 2021 by Steve Piranha

[Megas 27,065]

Same reply as my response to fandom toxicity. A minority, but More than people likely want to admit

[Cash In 21,517]

Once again, it exists. Not common at all, but it's there.

[EpicEnergy 22,082]

I'm sure there are some members of the MLP fandom that are racists/sexists, but such are only a minority at the most.

[honk friend 1,972]

Extremely bad. Racism and sexism is bad no matter what fandom the racists and sexists are a part of. I don't think I've ever heard of good racism or good sexism before.

Actual answer: Aryanne, /mlpol/, this forum's debate pit pre-shutdown, yeah there might be a slight racism issue in the MLP fandom. Obviously not gonna say racists represent the majority of MLP fans but I do think MLP fans tend to take the "tolerance" bit too far when it comes to hate groups. The easiest comparison I can make is the furry fandom and the furry fandom is VERY low tolerance with racism and sexism, broadly speaking.