blindman02 2 June 9, 2012 Share June 9, 2012 (edited) Hello everypony as you might know MLP:FiM is GREAT!! but there are things that makes me sad and creeped out and those are the FANFICS im talking about the one's like cupcake i found other ones with different antagonists mainly one of the 6 we love are depicted as such....in this tread please tell me your reactions to Fanfics like this cuz when i read those fanfics it made my stomach churn...... Edited June 9, 2012 by blindman02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmcsavage 34 June 9, 2012 Share June 9, 2012 I'm not even going to read it, i've heard so many bad things. I don't want to ruin my peaceful happy image of ponies and stuff. High Fashion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Paradox 3,548 June 9, 2012 Share June 9, 2012 i've seen horrible things from cupcakes accidentally while surfing the web... i went blind for a short time after (jk) so I DO NOT suggest ANYONE read it The Troubled Fighter: Paradox The Creative Romantic: Skyline The Blind Psychic: Psych Signature: CrystalRose & MatrixChicken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria and Co. 782 June 9, 2012 Share June 9, 2012 (edited) MrCreepyPasta does a reading of it that is simply magnificent. Well, aside from the content of the fanfic, that part of it was slightly disturbing. But it's just a story people, get over it. Edited June 9, 2012 by Vinyl Pon3 Scratch 3 This is something I do? This is something I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpectrumUK_D 45 June 9, 2012 Share June 9, 2012 Trust me, there’s a lot worse than cupcakes out there on that scary place called the internet....a lot. (I know this because one of my friends proofreads and reviews the 'darker side' of fanfics and sends a fair few my way.) When I first read cupcakes I was slightly freaked out but I finished it and at the end I just laughed it off. It's only a story and it doesn't actually mean anything. (Personally I don't like it because it has no story - it's just a gore scene which is not particularly creative.) TL;DR: If you don't want to read dark stuff, don't look it up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindman02 2 June 9, 2012 Author Share June 9, 2012 (edited) Spectrum you are right but some of those fanfics are somewhat misleading cuz of there title and when you go to it BAM stomack churn! Edited June 9, 2012 by blindman02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titan Rising 2,156 June 9, 2012 Share June 9, 2012 theyre a disgrace 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bendy 1,821 June 9, 2012 Share June 9, 2012 (edited) I don't mind dark, but what I do mind is characters being wrongly portrayed and being out of character. DON'T Read The Spoiler Below If You Have A Weak Heart. If the mane six are themselves and are dealing with a mystery of a "skinner murder" like from Baldur's Gate 2. Edited June 9, 2012 by Rush Check out my "My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic" fan fiction on Fimfiction.net under the same username here: Rush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindman02 2 June 9, 2012 Author Share June 9, 2012 yea rush that would be good and that would be a littlr better for my stomach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovingTolerance 131 June 10, 2012 Share June 10, 2012 Grimdark isn't entertaining. It's easy to gross someone out or disturb them, but what good is that? Sometimes I wonder if it's just about people proving they can stomach it. I suppose such authors are often just trolling or hating. Here is what fanfiction should do: Make us smile and laugh ...or make us go "dawww so cute" ...or make us go "wow this is interesting, I want to know what happens next to these characters I like." ...or make us feel really sentimental (e.g., My Little Dashie) ...or turn people on (clop fics, however seedy they may be, are still more legitimate than grimdark in my view) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EWAN 31 June 10, 2012 Share June 10, 2012 I dont like Grimdark but hey, Everypony likes different stuff. I can tolerate them, but they're just not my cup of tea. . . . Even though a Fluttershy one made me feel sick. . . If you can read this then you have pony swag. Friend me,i'll bring muffins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jaguar 1,403 June 10, 2012 Share June 10, 2012 . . . Even though a Fluttershy one made me feel sick. . . I don't wanna know I don't wanna know I don't wanna know I don't wanna know I don't wanna know I don't wanna know I don't wanna know I don't wanna know............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Chaos~ 3,967 June 10, 2012 Share June 10, 2012 I wouldn't really care, but i don't read a lot of fanfics anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezynell 2,037 June 11, 2012 Share June 11, 2012 Grimdark isn't entertaining. It's easy to gross someone out or disturb them, but what good is that? Sometimes I wonder if it's just about people proving they can stomach it. I suppose such authors are often just trolling or hating. Here is what fanfiction should do: Make us smile and laugh ...or make us go "dawww so cute" ...or make us go "wow this is interesting, I want to know what happens next to these characters I like." ...or make us feel really sentimental (e.g., My Little Dashie) ...or turn people on (clop fics, however seedy they may be, are still more legitimate than grimdark in my view) That's just your opinion. I don't like grimdark, but it's fun to read when I'm in a certain mood for it. Saying that about fanfiction is like saying you're opinion on movies is the only thing that movies should be. Some people may even like cupcakes, but even if it's not your cup of tea, don't complain about it. Not saying you are, but to me, the whining about grimdark is worse then the grimdark itself. Plus if the authors are trolling or hating, peoples complaints will encourage them more then anything. If you don't like something, leave it alone and move on. 1 GAK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letterone 1,204 June 11, 2012 Share June 11, 2012 I happen to like grimdark stories about the same as I like stories such as My Little Dashie. It's like reading creepypasta. Creepy, disturbing and really well-written. Unless of course you're talking about the really BAD ones with terrible grammar, etc. I liked Cupcakes and that's because it was quite well-written and had a LOT to offer. It wasn't just grimdark, it was also a bit of a mystery story, and I do enjoy mystery. It's ironic how I fall just to get back up again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haven Celestii 9,385 June 11, 2012 Share June 11, 2012 I dont "tink" very often, but when I do I "tink" like the pros.... Basically what Ezynell said, if you dont like it then dont go looking for it. But no need to complain that it is there. There is nothing wrong with Grimdark fanfics. Im not one for gore or horror normally, but if it catches my eye and keeps my attention then I may just read it. Ive only read three grimdark, but if I start reading fanfics again, then imma totally go look for a few ive heard about and check for updates on one that wasnt finished yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radiance64 7,053 June 11, 2012 Share June 11, 2012 Cupcakes made me go 'WTF', but then I've read worse(or is it better) that almost made me cry(ie, Cheerilee's Garden). I don't mind gorefics, but I don't read them very often, I just view them as disturbingly interesting 'what ifs' than anything else really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVC NVMXD JVRXD 2,406 June 11, 2012 Share June 11, 2012 I love Grimdark stuff. IF ITS DONE RIGHT. To me, there's a difference between good and bad grimdark. Something that kind of hints towards something in a mysterious way (like "strange disappearance" sort of stuff") is good grimdark. Its not all in your face AND THEN A SKELETON POPPED OUT, but it definitely is enough to shock you or rattle your nerves. An element of "Woah that was creepy... I wonder where the killer went, or what happened after this." is definitely important for good grimdark. But something like Sweet Apple Massacre, which is pointless gore just for the shock factor, is not good grimdark. It leaves nothing to the imagination, and nothing to fear. Sure, describing something in detail can make you want to throw up, but is it really scary? That throws the whole mystery element of fear. So yeah. I like me some well-written grimdark. I HAD TO FALL TO LOSE IT ALL BUT IN THE END IT DOESN'T EVEN MATTER /WRISTS On 4/28/2013 at 8:13 PM, gooM said: Djenty...man you are crazy, but an awesome sort of crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovingTolerance 131 June 12, 2012 Share June 12, 2012 (edited) That's just your opinion. I don't like grimdark, but it's fun to read when I'm in a certain mood for it. Saying that about fanfiction is like saying you're opinion on movies is the only thing that movies should be. Some people may even like cupcakes, but even if it's not your cup of tea, don't complain about it. Not saying you are, but to me, the whining about grimdark is worse then the grimdark itself. Plus if the authors are trolling or hating, peoples complaints will encourage them more then anything. If you don't like something, leave it alone and move on. Fair enough. I actually appreciate it when people point out that I'm being negative or whiny. It helps me stay positive, fair, and not be a drag on others. Grimdark isn't my cup of tea, but it's legit if people like it (you've change my opinion here). I sort of doubt that haters and trolls would put that much work into hating now that I think about it. Trolling isn't trolling if it smacks of effort. Anyway, thank you. I feel like I'm a less hateful person now. I mean that sincerely. (I guess I can't prove that I'm being sincere, but I hope you trust that I am). Edited June 12, 2012 by SageWise 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batbrony 16,056 June 12, 2012 Share June 12, 2012 I just avoid those fanfics really, although I will say that FiMFlamFilosophy on YouTube has found a very clever and humorous way to tell some of these stories while also both watering down their dark and graphic material. He and his friends have done this for both Rainbow Factory and Cupcakes, and both vids are absolutely hilarious, and I'd highly recommend them! "You'll hunt me. You'll condemn me, set the dogs on me. Because that's what needs to happen. Because sometimes... cupcakes aren't good enough. Sometimes ponies deserve more. Sometimes ponies deserve to have their faith rewarded... with muffins!!!" -The Muffin Mare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I used to be a stranger 7,994 June 12, 2012 Share June 12, 2012 (edited) This post has been redacted by the author. Edited May 1, 2021 by Blue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezynell 2,037 June 14, 2012 Share June 14, 2012 Fair enough. I actually appreciate it when people point out that I'm being negative or whiny. It helps me stay positive, fair, and not be a drag on others. Grimdark isn't my cup of tea, but it's legit if people like it (you've change my opinion here). I sort of doubt that haters and trolls would put that much work into hating now that I think about it. Trolling isn't trolling if it smacks of effort. Anyway, thank you. I feel like I'm a less hateful person now. I mean that sincerely. (I guess I can't prove that I'm being sincere, but I hope you trust that I am). This is what I really appreciate. Even though nobody takes the internet seriously, it's really nice to actually see people taking consideration of others opinion and trying their best so look at situations from multiple angles. You just made my day, thank you. 1 GAK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JhonHipster 124 June 14, 2012 Share June 14, 2012 honestly the gore fics dont bother me, the hardcore clopfics on the other hand... lets hope this works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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