My views on telling people you are a brony.

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If you are going to tell people you are a brony or just want to let people know, you could just do what i did and proudly display ponies in the open, watch FiM during the day when they know what your doing and wear pony clothing.

 

I didn't even "tell" anyone i was brony, i just did the things i described above. Liking MLP doesn't seem like the kinda thing that needs telling in my opinion. I don't see why people make such a big deal out of it and "Come out" as a brony to people.

 

I would love to hear your opinions regarding this, and maybe we can help people who are nervous about people knowing that they like a "little girls" show (which imo its not)

[Mephala 2,633]

I don't get the whole "coming out" thing either, to be quite honest. You watch a television show that's entertaining. It's not as though you're coming out about how you murdered someone when you were 8 or something. Okay, that's a terrible comparison, but you know what I mean.

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I don't get the whole "coming out" thing either, to be quite honest. You watch a television show that's entertaining. It's not as though you're coming out about how you murdered someone when you were 8 or something. Okay, that's a terrible comparison, but you know what I mean.

 

Yes i understand completely.

[Vicke 3,189]

I totally agree with you on this one.

For me its just like any other show. Like Naruto. I LOVE Naruto.

But its not like i'm afraid to tell people im a Narutard. And just like MLP i really have no reason to tell anyone that i like it.

Oh, and its none of their business of i like the show of not.

[Neikos 968]

Why people do it? It's unusual.

[letterone 1,204]

You make a totally valid point. Some of us, though, are really awkward when talking about "weird" things that we like. I am one of them.

[Fire_Fly 499]

I don't think there'd even be such a thing as "coming out", if being a brony weren't constantly portrayed as some kind of epidemic in the media. It's a TV show. Every TV show has a fanbase, and every fanbase is bound to eventually build into something more inter-social, what's the big deal? I think the biased way bronies are cast in the media is making people feel like it's not okay to be one of us.

[Bohtty 1,775]

I've know people who's parents would kick them out of the house if they came out as a brony. It may be fine for you and me but a lot of people don't like the idea of other children or friend liking something that is a girls show.

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I've know people who's parents would kick them out of the house if they came out as a brony. It may be fine for you and me but a lot of people don't like the idea of other children or friend liking something that is a girls show.

 

Im sorry but if someone parents did this (not just over ponies but for any reason) they don't deserve to be parents.

You should stand by your child no matter what! Thats the kinda crap that makes me hate some people.....

[Bohtty 1,775]

 

 

Im sorry but if someone parents did this (not just over ponies but for any reason) they don't deserve to be parents.

You should stand by your child no matter what! Thats the kinda crap that makes me hate some people.....

 

If you hate them then it brings you down to their level. Don't go to their level, your better then that. While I agree that parents shouldn't do that, you need to understand that cultures are very different in other places. What is expected where you are may be unacceptable in other places.

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If you hate them then it brings you down to their level. Don't go to their level, your better then that. While I agree that parents shouldn't do that, you need to understand that cultures are very different in other places. What is expected where you are may be unacceptable in other places.

 

yea, but abandoning your child because they like a television show is terrible.

 

I know that cultures are different in different places, but i cannot accept that it would be appropriate anywhere to kick your child out of home because of an interest in ponies.

[Bohtty 1,775]

 

 

yea, but abandoning your child because they like a television show is terrible.

 

I know that cultures are different in different places, but i cannot accept that it would be appropriate anywhere to kick your child out of home because of an interest in ponies.

 

Your lack of "understanding" and "tolerance" of other peoples beliefs are why some people from other countries hate us. I've been told this numerous times. Your a brony, learn to tolerate the cultures of others. This doesn't mean you can't disagree it just means that you should have a more open mind.

 

Asian cultures have a high regard for family honor. Liking something like mlp could damage that honor resulting in a disowning. I know a kid that was sent to boot camp because he told his parents. I know those parents personally and while I don't agree with their decision, I definitely do not think that they are bad parents. They were wonderful parents that grew up in a different time.

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Your lack of "understanding" and "tolerance" of other peoples beliefs are why some people from other countries hate us. I've been told this numerous times. Your a brony, learn to tolerate the cultures of others. This doesn't mean you can't disagree it just means that you should have a more open mind.

 

Asian cultures have a high regard for family honor. Liking something like mlp could damage that honor resulting in a disowning. I know a kid that was sent to boot camp because he told his parents. I know those parents personally and while I don't agree with their decision, I definitely do not think that they are bad parents. They were wonderful parents that grew up in a different time.

 

I do understand and tolerate other peoples beliefs and cultures. Please note that I am referring to Western culture, Asian Cultures have an entirely different set of beliefs and traditions to western culture and i understand that something that should be/is acceptable here might not be acceptable there.

 

Im just saying that in my opinion, if you think that your child having an interest in something that you don't understand or that you think is somehow "wrong" means that you can abandon them or send them away to be "Fixed" is terrible. They might be the most loving and caring parents on earth, but the moment they make the decision to abandon their child over something so trivial as liking a television show they become bad. That doesn't change that they were good parents or still are good parents, it just changes them.

 

The relationship they have with their child will be forever distorted from that moment on, or at least i know that my relationship with my parents would change if they threw me out over ponies.

 

Its difficult to explain via text so sorry if what Im saying comes across in the wrong way.

 

Now Im going to make a blanket statement that will summarize my opinion:

 

In my opinion it is wrong to abandon your child for any reason. That does not mean that i don't understand the reasoning behind the decision made may come from your cultural background or other influences. I just disagree.

Edited June 18, 2012 by Graphite

[Bohtty 1,775]

 

 

I do understand and tolerate other peoples beliefs and cultures please note that I am referring to Western culture, Asian Cultures have an entirely different set of beliefs and traditions to western culture and i understand that something that should be/is acceptable here might not be acceptable there.

 

Im just saying that in my opinion, if you think that your child having an interest in something that you don't understand or that you think is somehow "wrong" means that you can abandon them or send them away to be "Fixed" is terrible. They might be the most loving and caring parents on earth, but the moment they make the decision to abandon their child over something so trivial as liking a television show they become bad. That doesn't change that they were good parents or still are good parents, it just changes them.

 

The relationship they have with their child will be forever distorted from that moment on, or at least i know that my relationship with my parents would change if they threw me out over ponies.

 

Its difficult to explain via text so sorry if what Im saying comes across in the wrong way.

 

Now Im going to make a blanket statement that will summarize my opinion:

 

In my opinion it is wrong to abandon your child for any reason. That does not mean that i don't understand the reasoning behind the decision made may come from your cultural background or other influences. I just disagree.

 

All three of the cases of being thrown out or sent to be fixed were from the united states. There are reasons to abandon your children and for some, liking something like mlp is one of those things.

There is no such thing as bad vs good. It's too complicated to describe anything in such a manner.

Ironically you hate people who kick out thir child because they don't understand their interest while you don't understand their reason.

Edited June 18, 2012 by Bohtty

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All three of the cases of being thrown out or sent to be fixed were from the united states. There are reasons to abandon your children and for some, liking something like mlp is one of those things.

There is no such thing as bad vs good. It's too complicated to describe anything in such a manner.

Ironically you hate people who kick out thir child because they don't understand their interest while you don't understand their reason.

 

Im fairly certain that even if they sat down in front of me and explained to me why they abandoned their child i would still dislike them.

 

Its like if someone kicked their son/daughter out of home because they were homosexual, then sat down with me and explained the reasoning behind their decision to kick them out, would not change my opinion that it was the wrong thing to do.

Edited June 18, 2012 by Graphite

[Bohtty 1,775]

 

 

Im fairly certain that even if they sat down in front of me and explained to me why they abandoned their child i would still dislike them.

 

Its like if someone kicked their son/daughter out of home because they were homosexual, then sat down with me and explained the reasoning behind their decision to kick them out, would not change my opinion that it was the wrong thing to do.

 

Thats because, like I said, your not understanding or open minded about anything that you think is wrong. It's a common trait for all people, but just more previlant in the US from what I've observed.

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The only reason that a parent could give to justify them abandoning their child would have to be something so terrible that Im petty sure it would be illegal. like killing someone intentionally, or committing a rape.

 

Thats because, like I said, your not understanding or open minded about anything that you think is wrong. It's a common trait for all people, but just more previlant in the US from what I've observed.

 

so are you trying to say that, if your parents kicked you out because you liked ponies that you would understand why they did it and not hold any resentment towards them for doing it?

[Bohtty 1,775]

No beca

The only reason that a parent could give to justify them abandoning their child would have to be something so terrible that Im petty sure it would be illegal. like killing someone intentionally, or committing a rape.

 

 

 

so are you trying to say that, if your parents kicked you out because you liked ponies that you would understand why they did it and not hold any resentment towards them for doing it?

 

No because that wouldn't be like them, but I can understand why other parents do. I don't agree with it, but I can see why they do and thus I don't blame them entirely nor do I think they are unqualified to be parents as you do.

 

Your thinking only through your eyes. If you want to be understanding you need to view things from their perspective.

Edited June 18, 2012 by Bohtty

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No beca

No because that wouldn't be like them, but I can understand why other parents do. I don't agree with it, but I can see why they do and thus I don't blame them entirely nor do I think they are unqualified to be parents as you do.

 

I think you misunderstood what i meant before.

 

I do not believe that if a parent abandons a child that they are unqualified to be parents as you seem to think i do.

 

I believe that if a parent abandons their child they do not deserve to be parents. This does not make them Bad parents, or unqualified to be parents, it just means that imo they made a decision that a parent should never make and the result of this decision has caused them to not deserve to have a child. Being a parent is about loving and supporting your child, kicking them out because you do not agree with their decision to like a television show is not being loving or supportive.

 

Your thinking only through your eyes. If you want to be understanding you need to view things from their perspective.

 

if you would kindly explain the reasoning behind the decision to abandon a child over ponies i will gladly attempt to understand it.

 

Also, i will continue reading this another time, for now i must sleep. 3:46AM here

[Ezynell 2,037]

It's no big deal. If you're talking to someone who belittles this kind of stuff, then just don't tell them.

[Shankveld 4,949]

Everyone wants to feel special ~

[Jokuc 8,173]

Yeah, there's actually no need to tell since it's just a show. But if anyone sees you and wants an explanation it could be good to know what to say to not make them think you're crazy.

[Pinkie D Pie 1,036]

I've been asked if i'm a brony bfore and I denied it, simply because people I know are not the understanding type. I wish I was open about it so I could find more bronies and have people to talk to. Of course some people make a huge deal about telling everyone.

[KPM 288]

The thing about MLP, in comparison to a few series, is that you are more likely to want to share it with others.

I didn't come out really, I just said "Oh dog I watched a total of 4 EPISODES of ponies yesterday" once at school and then one friend was like "Are you a brony too? " and I was like nahhh not yet at least.

If they got a problem with it, I strike all their problems down.

[AngelofDeath 259]

Yeah I haven't exactly told anybody either. Only 4 of my friends know i'm a brony but they haven't said really anything about it or gave me a hard time. But telling anyone else I know that i'm a brony....no i'll pass on that for awhile, at least till I know that they might be able to handle it in the end.