Digital Fireworks from MLPForums!

[Ice Princess Silky <3 18,426]

(I was asked to make an official statement on this - which I think is silly but here it is. I have been provoked and summoned!   Viewed all sides and angles and here is the official proclamation.)

Announcement: TL:DR; Act I - People will be free to celebrate their family/friend-based holidays on MLPForums without being harassed or aggressively taunted about political matters to the public. 

Act: II - The second part is me making it theatrical since I'm used to people wanting exactly that whenever a change is made. :v 

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But first! A message from our sponsors.  (RAID SHADOW LEGEN-- 💥 no no wait.. just kidding! I'm not being paid for this. >:C

But thanks for reminding me of that! D: 

Remember, guys: No politics are to be forced on the public face of the forums! This one's for the newer members or the members in the back, who might have missed it. No excuses. Go here for politics. 

Anybody who opposes this rule shall be faced with the Guidelines as if it were an old monarch.

Similar situation to:

King George III 

If you find the Guideliness are too "oppressive" and like you're "walking on eggshells" because we are simply asking you to not to be a mean to people ...

Then prepare for a new Independence Day! I'll bring the fireworks. 

Just as the Founding Fathers left the "oppressive" Monarch of Guidelines they did not agree to. Off to a "much better place."

Independence from forced politics so that everyone is a lot more comfortable with each other is a pretty chill chill rule.

A mutually agreed upon arrangement.

Should be a good day, then. We should give it a name.

The day we became independent from forcing politics onto people.

Let us call it Independence day! 

Original! I know. I thought it up, myself. 

So, on July 4th on MLPForums, we learned not to force politics on people and let people enjoy their BBQ and digital fireworks. 

Should anyone protest... more BBQ and fireworks shall be had!

I volunteer myself as the villain who breaks into song and has a small query for them...  

(from the musical of Hamilton XD I'm just looking for an excuse to add this here because it's stuck in my head) 

                                                                              🎵 What comes next? You've been freed. 🎵

                                                                                🎵 Do you know how hard it is to lead? 🎵 
 
                                                                                🎵 You're on your own -- awesome. Wow.  🎵 

                                                                                  🎵 Do you have a clue what happens now? 🎵

                                                                                               🎵 Oceans rise. Empires fall. 🎵

                                                                                   🎵  It's much harder when it's all your call. 🎵

                                                                 🎵 All alone, across the seas, when your people say they hate you 🎵

                                              🎵   (for forcing political hatred) don't go blaming that on me. La dee dat dat dat. 🎵

                                             (Just kidding, btw, we don't promote hatred here. It's just the silly lyrics to the song. Good musical, tho!) 

And that is my response to all of that. Provoke silly behavior and get silly responses.  

Just don't be mean. The Guidelines can be summed up in that way.

Since music is good for the soul. Here's some more King George III references.

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Fun fact: King George III actually had a heckin' cute and wholesome relationship with his wife! Perhaps that is the true Easter egg here. Despite crazy differences, I've seen beautiful dynamics between people thrive. And this is what I would rather protect. :3 

Closing out July with this! Now this music is stuck in my head forever!  Gee, thanks!

Other Upcoming Changes: 

• I will be adding some changes to the site on August to make things more efficient while I am away.
   
•  Meet the Moderation Team  - (They're actually really sweet and caring! Just don't try to use their compassion as loopholes for leniency).
   
• Letters to Royalty - In Staff's promotion - there will be another section for you guys to post and communicate in!
   
•  Cast Character interaction. I'm not a big fan of this one since I prefer more 1 on 1 engagement with staff but cast characters will be more active and engaging with users with more shenanigans! 

[Felis Amafeles 1,925]

We are indebted to Your Majesty King George III of Great Britain for condescending to sing and dance 

[Ice Princess Silky <3 18,426]

1 minute ago, Felis Amafeles said:

We are indebted to Your Majesty King George III of Great Britain for condescending to sing and dance 

*giggles* Anything to remove le nonsense. 

I think I will shorten it and remove the whole historical origin behind why we're so strictly against inserting politics. 

[Sparklefan1234 180,251]

1 hour ago, Ice Princess Silky &lt;3 said:

Cast Character interaction. I'm not a big fan of this one since I prefer more 1 on 1 engagement with staff but cast characters will be more active and engaging with users with more shenanigans! 

My imaginary friend won’t return my calls.

These ponies keep visiting my profile to fill the void and now I think I’m a Sparkle-Apple family member.

I will be Princess Twilight’s footstool! 😁

“I believe you mean her footman, Sparkle Darling.” 
“I know what I said. 🙃”

[Ice Princess Silky <3 18,426]

Moments ago, Sparklefan1234 said:

My imaginary friend won’t return my calls.

These ponies keep visiting my profile to fill the void and now I think I’m a Sparkle-Apple family member.

I will be Princess Twilight’s footstool! 😁

“I believe you mean her footman, Sparkle Darling.” 
“I know what I said. 🙃”

Hahah yeah I have no idea. One of them put icecream and marshmallows on my profile. I think for an Event. It’s going to get random with different staff, I’d assume. x) 

[Avery 343]

I, Alexander Hamilton declared, “It's not tyranny we desire; it's a just, friendship, and federal party.”

 

 

 

 

[Ice Princess Silky <3 18,426]

2 minutes ago, Avery said:

I, Alexander Hamilton declared, “It's not tyranny we desire; it's a just, friendship, and federal party.”

 

 

 

 

It sounds like we are to now go to war then. Bring the fireworks! Meet me at dawn. With tea. 

[Longhaul 8,314]

1 hour ago, Ice Princess Silky &lt;3 said:

Cast Character interaction. I'm not a big fan of this one since I prefer more 1 on 1 engagement with staff but cast characters will be more active and engaging with users with more shenanigans! 

I, for one, am perfectly fine with cast characters visiting, so ... I'll put some tea on.

 

 

[Avery 343]

51 minutes ago, Ice Princess Silky <3 said:

It sounds like we are to now go to war then. Bring the fireworks! Meet me at dawn. With teaM. 

Fireworks and cannons for the teams!

 

[Longhaul 8,314]

2 minutes ago, Avery said:

Fireworks and cannons for the teams!

 

Supply line established!

[Crypty Scribbles 6,526]

2 hours ago, Ice Princess Silky &lt;3 said:

Since music is good for the soul. Here's some more King George III references.

Haha! The song sounds so British that I imagine the King in glasses of Sir Elton John 

 

[Sparklefan1234 180,251]

1 hour ago, Ice Princess Silky &lt;3 said:

Hahah yeah I have no idea. One of them put icecream and marshmallows on my profile. I think for an Event. It’s going to get random with different staff, I’d assume. x) 

The Sparkle family + Spike have visited my profile without a word. Princess Cadance hasn’t told me what’s up. 🤷

[Longhaul 8,314]

17 minutes ago, Sparklefan1234 said:

The Sparkle family + Spike have visited my profile without a word. Princess Cadance hasn’t told me what’s up. 🤷

At least you're getting visitors.   I made all that tea for nothin'.

[Sparklefan1234 180,251]

16 minutes ago, Longhaul said:

At least you're getting visitors.   I made all that tea for nothin'.

@Clawdeen we should introduce @Longhaul to Chillestia aka @Tree Hugger. 

[Clawdeen 21,244]

1 minute ago, Sparklefan1234 said:

@Clawdeen we should introduce @Longhaul to Chillestia aka @Tree Hugger. 

Agreed!

[Samurai Equine 54,987]

Let me tell you what I wish I'd known when I was young and dreamed of friendship...

Actually, you know what? Fireworks it is!
Extra fire. 

[VKH17 24]

If only Twitter was somewhat like here, attempting to be a bit strict on what is stated and said because I see blatant racism and pseudoscientific/pseudointellectal rhetoric and hate it! Unfortunately when it comes to politics and said topics related to it, it can get dark and depressing (race, ethnicity, religion, ideologies, etc) I see a lot of narcissists with self inflated egos on that platform, I know I am quite new here but from what I've seen and heard from you and others thanks for attempting to make this place a calm and positive one for all of those who participate or are active on the website, people want to be happy, not made miserable by other miserable people! This type of place, especially those retained to MLP fans, should be absolutely filled with rainbows and sparkles, NOT negative and sensitive/forced political rhetoric/dialect! Again, thank you Silky! 

[Ganondorf8 11,705]

And here I thought this had something to do with actual fireworks.

On another note, I have to respect George III seeing as I'm British by birth and he was a member of the Royal Family.

[Tao 8,906]

So let the fun times begin........

 

[SidewinderX 92]

Thank you, King George, for that excellent performance. And thank you, Princess Silky, for addressing this issue instead of pretending it doesn't exist. 

[Ice Princess Silky <3 18,426]

11 hours ago, SidewinderX said:

Thank you, King George, for that excellent performance. And thank you, Princess Silky, for addressing this issue instead of pretending it doesn't exist. 

My pleasure! Thanks for the support! Many stood silent and expected me to stand up and so I had to take the hits as "the only one who was not happy about it," when I am only speaking on behalf of the groups which were divided and hurt. Please know Moderation will always have your back if anyone ever feels too shy to say anything.  

12 hours ago, Tao said:

So let the fun times begin........

You know it.  Let's make history and legends together!

22 hours ago, VKH17 said:

people want to be happy, not made miserable by other miserable people!

Yes. And I have learned that the pursuit of happiness is a journey. It does not mean ignoring the dark or the bad -- but working together to get through the dark clouds and find the rainbows together. We all need it. So why not work together to achieve it? Rather than shove each other into the dark clouds with blame and anger. Goodness, nobody wins there. And I've seen it.

19 hours ago, Ganondorf8 said:

On another note, I have to respect George III seeing as I'm British by birth and he was a member of the Royal Family.

As an American you'd think I'd see him with resentment and yet- I am so endeared by how wholesome he and his wife are together.  Also "King George" is such a cute name, too! Like Curious George -- but it's a king! And a real person. 

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At risk of being fired from my title as tyrant, I am more of a La fayette, fast-paced energy:

Hateful Henchmen??

🎵 Watch me engaging them, escaping them -- enraging them -- OW! I go to France for more funds -- and then come back with more fun! And ships!  until the balance shifts. 🎵
(okay okay -- I'm just finding more excuses to sneak in more of the musical here -- sorry) XD 

And speaking of ships..  *unravels a scroll in her hand, with mischief in her eyes*

Do you see that one in the distance over there?  🚢

There is a lovely friend-ship taking roots even through the harsh, cemented clash of politics that got thrown on them. I can see it overseas, there.

They almost started off as enemies from the collateral damage that hit us in division of politics but later realised that things are a little more nuanced and that their journey in life is a lot more similar than any ephemeral illusions could convinced them of.

*offers a soft, royal smile of approval*

@Avery and @Clawdeen may your friend ship be blessed, may it bloom through any or all challenges and serve as a perfect example of how connections go beyond silly labels of this distracting, physical world. 

I went from being heartbroken to seeing the warmth restored to my heart from everyone pitching in to be involved and help. So long as all of you are safe, growing or blooming -- not getting lost in the darkest parts of our own minds -- I can safely step away and know that things are in good hands.  Again, you guys are making me emotional.  This is what my return to MLPForums was all about to begin with. Timeless friendships, community and growing together. 

[Dynamo Pad 11,688]

1 minute ago, Ice Princess Silky &lt;3 said:

*offers a soft, royal smile of approval*

@Avery and @Clawdeen may your friend ship be blessed, may it bloom through any or all challenges and serve as a perfect example of how connections go beyond silly labels of this distracting, physical world. 

I went from being heartbroken to seeing the warmth restored to my heart from everyone pitching in to be involved and help. So long as all of you are safe, growing or blooming -- not getting lost in the darkest parts of our own minds -- I can safely step away and know that things are in good hands.  Again, you guys are making me emotional.  This is what my return to MLPForums was all about to begin with. Timeless friendships, community and growing together. 

GASP

I heard the mention of a friend, a ship and friend ship! In which case, I have to of course must say...I SHIP IT!!!!!!     

[Avery 343]

47 minutes ago, Ice Princess Silky <3 said:

@Avery and @Clawdeen may your friend ship be blessed, may it bloom through any or all challenges and serve as a perfect example of how connections go beyond silly labels of this distracting, physical world. 

Now Clawdeen and her accomplice @Sparklefan1234 is haunting my closet and my house. To keep them happy is giving them a toast for breakfast. In case anyone else has wondered where they might have disappeared to. 

[Clawdeen 21,244]

9 minutes ago, Avery said:

Now Clawdeen and her accomplice @Sparklefan1234 is haunting my closet and my house. To keep them happy is giving them a toast for breakfast. In case anyone else has wondered where they might have disappeared to. 

We’re watching you

[Avery 343]

4 minutes ago, Clawdeen said:

We’re watching you