Revandose 39 July 16, 2012 Share July 16, 2012 Hello everypony, gosh, my first time saying that! It sure feels good! Everypony everypony everypony! *Ahem, yes, with that out of my system I can begin... My name is Adam, producer name Revandose and I am a brony. I realized this when I watched the amazing in-depth documentary on youtube detailing the origin of this magnificent show and the creation of its beautiful fanbase, posted by Saberspark. Truly riveting stuff! I by no means had an all accepting and tolerating mindset from the beginning however. No it was quite a bit darker than that. I was one of the demonized "haters" of the show and anything related to it. Like a repugnant troll, I had nothing to justify my ridicule. Taking something for face value - which is something I almost never do - instead of giving the subject in question an honest chance to prove me wrong. Well one fateful day, when I was having quite a difficult time producing anything of worth and had beaten all of my "back up for boredom" video games, I decided to look up the show and see what all the fuss could possibly be about. I can't really say if I did this out of boredom, curiosity, or an evil desire to watch the show, find that it was just as silly as I thought it to be, and have renewed vigor to torment the fans with (Don't hate me! I changed, you will see!) Starting with episode 1, season 1 (where else?) I quickly found myself entrenched with intrigue for the characters I was introduced to. The art style gripped me right away, the colors were so vibrant and lush without being tacky and fatiguing. The music was sublime, such catchy tunes all around! I found myself caring what would happen to the ponies. True emotions poured from my soul every time an obstacle was put forth for our lovable cast to overcome. Ah and the inside jokes, sly ponies running the show here! But mostly, I just enjoyed the show! I watched the entire series in 2 days, best weekend spent doing nothing! Then, I felt sad, ashamed really. That I had been such a monster to the people that enjoyed the show. Mind you I never really did anything too horrible, laughed and poked fun a bit but the way I had felt about it previously just felt like a vice on my heart. I loved the show, can't wait for the new season, and I realized there are ponies out there just like me, zounds of them! It has taken me a while to get enough courage and acceptance with who I was to try and join this wonderful community. I sincerely hope you can all forgive me, I truly am sorry for being so close-minded. Right, well, enough of the gloom and doom of my past. Time to focus on the brightest of days everyday with my new family! On to my vows... I vow to cease my horrible habit of smoking, I don't think Rainbow Dash would approve of doing anything that would slow her flying!I vow to clean up my vocabulary, a true gentlecolt has little use for such vulgarityI vow to make some amazing pony/brony inspired music, (With the source material, it shouldn't be too hard!)Lastly, I vow to love and tolerate the **** out of all of you from now till the end of my days, I promise. I hope this wasn't too formal, I'm really quite a laid-back kind of pony, just wanted this to be as good as it needed to be. 6 Big, no, MASSIVE UPS to ~Chaotic Discord~ for the undeniably fabulous sig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegoodhen 698 July 16, 2012 Share July 16, 2012 That's another hater turned brony... Still can't believe it. But hey! Welcome to the herd! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revandose 39 July 16, 2012 Author Share July 16, 2012 Its impossible to hate when there is so much love all around! And thanks! 1 Big, no, MASSIVE UPS to ~Chaotic Discord~ for the undeniably fabulous sig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Diamond 7,569 July 16, 2012 Share July 16, 2012 Welcome aboard, Revandose! Looks as if you had your own little Damascene conversion. It's always wonderful to know that MLP can continue to change hearts and minds, even in this day and age. Domine, tu omnia nosti, tu scis quia amo te. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1SC0RD 987 July 16, 2012 Share July 16, 2012 Best introduction ever? I think it might be. Welcome to the forums! I for one am truly proud of you. It is easy to sit back and hate on things you don't understand. Although you initially watched the show to criticize others, you wanted to see things for yourself and discover valid information. How many haters do that? NONE. If they did, we would probably have more bronies on board. I am also glad to hear that the ponies are not done helping you! Not only have they washed away a bitter attitude, but they are encouraging you to rid yourself of other bad habits. Ponies are fabulous role models. I am happy that you've discovered that. So congratulations for being open minded and letting go of your implanted judgments. I am sure you have found reward in the magic of the show. Maybe you will find some pleasure from these forums as well. XD anyway, this is getting lengthy. I am pleased to have you join us. I hope you like it around here 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haven Celestii 9,385 July 16, 2012 Share July 16, 2012 Damn, what a story. Well, glad you changed your hating ways! So welcome to the herd and the forums! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revandose 39 July 16, 2012 Author Share July 16, 2012 Best introduction ever? I think it might be. Welcome to the forums! I for one am truly proud of you. It is easy to sit back and hate on things you don't understand. Although you initially watched the show to criticize others, you wanted to see things for yourself and discover valid information. How many haters do that? NONE. If they did, we would probably have more bronies on board. I am also glad to hear that the ponies are not done helping you! Not only have they washed away a bitter attitude, but they are encouraging you to rid yourself of other bad habits. Ponies are fabulous role models. I am happy that you've discovered that. So congratulations for being open minded and letting go of your implanted judgments. I am sure you have found reward in the magic of the show. Maybe you will find some pleasure from these forums as well. XD anyway, this is getting lengthy. I am pleased to have you join us. I hope you like it around here This brought me more happiness than you will know, or perhaps you do because we all share the love this show brings! *brohoof!* Kirby that is an awesome track! So dern funky! Right up my alley I'll tell ya! 1 Big, no, MASSIVE UPS to ~Chaotic Discord~ for the undeniably fabulous sig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanoshii 131 July 16, 2012 Share July 16, 2012 Welcome the the forums I started out pretty much exactly like you on the hate bandwagon. 2 top lel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegoodhen 698 July 16, 2012 Share July 16, 2012 One day we will have enough former haters among us to be able to, with their help, understand how a hater thinks. We will then use this intel to turn ALL the haters into bronies. Or atleast into happy, non-hating people! Looking forward to it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayuen 77 July 16, 2012 Share July 16, 2012 Welcome to the forums, we will make sure you keep your vow >D Just kidding, glad to have you here Signature made by me, screenshot as base Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DashPony 359 July 16, 2012 Share July 16, 2012 Welcome! That was quite possibly the best introduction post ever Glad to see you changed your mind about MLP. I quit smoking because of ponies too. It isn't easy, but you can do it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinkie D Pie 1,036 July 16, 2012 Share July 16, 2012 Hey there, welcome to these amzaing forums. Have fun and stay an active poster! Also, amazing story, and with that I wish you a welcome. My OC's Shadow Stalker/Aarod Brachuin/Dark Chocolate/Cocoa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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NavelColt 22,881 July 16, 2012 Share July 16, 2012 (edited) I must say I tl;dr'ed much of your post, I have anarchy to spread after all, but I certainly did skim it, and certainly did get the jist of it, nonetheless. It's great to see more people going from one end of the spectrum to the other, and even more so that you're finding it has such an impact on your life <3 I myself was never a hater, but very much disliked the glimpse of the fanbase I saw, as they were the smaller percentage who treat it all as little more than a meme, and spam it through pictures and conversation on non-pony related boards. But I eventually gave the show it's chance and it didn't disappoint me. Then, the true fanbase, it's amazing talent and stupendous attitude blew me away. And now you have done the same terrific decision I made, to join the greatest pony forum out there on the ponynet So with that, welcome to the board, enjoy your stay, stay active, watch out for Omnipony and his minions, and make lots of pony friends. Also, if you'd ever like a signature to fill that empty space below your posts, I'd be more than willing to help :3 Edited July 16, 2012 by ~Chaotic Discord~ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Revandose 39 July 17, 2012 Author Share July 17, 2012 I must say I tl;dr'ed much of your post, I have anarchy to spread after all, but I certainly did skim it, and certainly did get the jist of it, nonetheless. It's great to see more people going from one end of the spectrum to the other, and even more so that you're finding it has such an impact on your life <3 I myself was never a hater, but very much disliked the glimpse of the fanbase I saw, as they were the smaller percentage who treat it all as little more than a meme, and spam it through pictures and conversation on non-pony related boards. But I eventually gave the show it's chance and it didn't disappoint me. Then, the true fanbase, it's amazing talent and stupendous attitude blew me away. And now you have done the same terrific decision I made, to join the greatest pony forum out there on the ponynet So with that, welcome to the board, enjoy your stay, stay active, watch out for Omnipony and his minions, and make lots of pony friends. Also, if you'd ever like a signature to fill that empty space below your posts, I'd be more than willing to help :3 Just woke up from a great nap, so even better to see people were still welcoming me, ah the love! And yes Chaotic Discord, I would love nothing more than a sig, I have little to no artistic talent! I am not picky at all, but I have a deep connection with music, electronic to be precise, so if that helps... Thanks again everypony! Big, no, MASSIVE UPS to ~Chaotic Discord~ for the undeniably fabulous sig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavelColt 22,881 July 17, 2012 Share July 17, 2012 Just woke up from a great nap, so even better to see people were still welcoming me, ah the love! And yes Chaotic Discord, I would love nothing more than a sig, I have little to no artistic talent! I am not picky at all, but I have a deep connection with music, electronic to be precise, so if that helps... Thanks again everypony! Well, I'll PM you right now then and we can work out a sig that could work for you :3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flicker Sweet 3,391 July 17, 2012 Share July 17, 2012 (edited) One day we will have enough former haters among us to be able to, with their help, understand how a hater thinks. We will then use this intel to turn ALL the haters into bronies. Or atleast into happy, non-hating people! Looking forward to it. *ahem* http://mlpforums.com/public/style_emoticons/default/dry.pngI'm a former hater, I can tell you that this guy isn't. If he was a hater, it was maybe for one day.....comparing him to me anyways, but I was on the EXTREME side of hating...... Edited July 17, 2012 by Red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revandose 39 July 17, 2012 Author Share July 17, 2012 *ahem* http://mlpforums.com/public/style_emoticons/default/dry.png I'm a former hater, I can tell you that this guy isn't. If he was a hater, it was maybe for one day.....comparing him to me anyways, but I was on the EXTREME side of hating...... That actually makes me pretty happy that you don't consider me a hater! So why was your hate "EXTREME"? Big, no, MASSIVE UPS to ~Chaotic Discord~ for the undeniably fabulous sig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flicker Sweet 3,391 July 17, 2012 Share July 17, 2012 (edited) That actually makes me pretty happy that you don't consider me a hater! So why was your hate "EXTREME"? Well for one if it wasn't for Fluttershy we wouldn't even be having this conversation. second, I only watched my first MLP episode with the initial intent of discovering things to make fun of about the show. I practically put the bronies of my community through hell. I am very good at verbally triggering emotion in people. so, all i had to do was start talking and the bronies in the room would pretty much either leave the room or start crying to themselves. I was a very evil hater......and that's something that I am not proud of and can never take back no matter how much love or tolerance I'm given or how many times I say, "I'm sorry"......because one day I'm gonna have to explain myself to the love of my life, Fluttershy.....The only way I could've been any more extreme in my hatred of MLP and bronies was if I ate ponies in real life..... That's how extreme of a hater I was. I am surprised thta anypony on this forum even talks to me and I'm BEYOND surprised that Feld0 allows me to stay....... Does that fully answer your question? Welcome to the Forum by the way! Edited July 17, 2012 by Red 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RazzyJam 1,519 July 17, 2012 Share July 17, 2012 Madre de dios... WELCOME TO THE HERD MY GOOD FREIND! 1 Riley was here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flicker Sweet 3,391 July 17, 2012 Share July 17, 2012 Madre de dios... WELCOME TO THE HERD MY GOOD FREIND! sorry about that.....I probaly should've put it in a spoiler with an advisory on it........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revandose 39 July 17, 2012 Author Share July 17, 2012 Well for one if it wasn't for Fluttershy we wouldn't even be having this conversation. second, I only watched my first MLP episode with the initial intent of discovering things to make fun of about the show. I practically put the bronies of my community through hell. I am very good at verbally triggering emotion in people. so, all i had to do was start talking and the bronies in the room would pretty much either leave the room or start crying to themselves. I was a very evil hater......and that's something that I am not proud of and can never take back no matter how much love or tolerance I'm given or how many times I say, "I'm sorry"......because one day I'm gonna have to explain myself to the love of my life, Fluttershy..... The only way I could've been any more extreme in my hatred of MLP and bronies was if I ate ponies in real life..... That's how extreme of a hater I was. I am surprised thta anypony on this forum even talks to me and I'm BEYOND surprised that Feld0 allows me to stay....... Does that fully answer your question? Welcome to the Forum by the way! Seems we have a bit more in common than I thought, but you know, the past is the past and its a terrible place to live sometimes. I am sure Fluttershy won't care too much seeing as you have obviously changed your hateful ways. Not just about the show but life in general. I don't think anypony could fault you for that despite your origins. Just keep being awesome and its sure to be contagious! 1 Big, no, MASSIVE UPS to ~Chaotic Discord~ for the undeniably fabulous sig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RazzyJam 1,519 July 17, 2012 Share July 17, 2012 sorry about that.....I probaly should've put it in a spoiler with an advisory on it........ nonono, its ok. we all have pasts we may not be proud of, i know I do to, I was just surprised by all the converts here. Really restored my faith in humanity today Also, @Revandose, is this the music you are looking for? 1 Riley was here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flicker Sweet 3,391 July 17, 2012 Share July 17, 2012 Really restored my faith in humanity today But I'm not a human....I'm a ginger...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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