Thoughts on "Bronydom death"

[Arcanel 3,041]

Well, this is something that I think I should relieve myself of saying, so that feel I will have said once and for all.

 

Bronies of the world (and pegasisters of the world, if you feel like gender differencing the terms )...I just want to say one thing.

 

Whenever you start thinking about "When will bronydom die?" or "Will we last forever?"...I think you should take a deep breath, and stop right there.

 

Am I saying "ERHMAHGERD DON'T THINK ABOUT THAT YOU FOAL!" or similar? Nope. Because we get curious. We all do. Even I have probably thought of it. What I'm saying is, don't let that question get in your head too much cause....well, to me...it's not worth it.

 

I mean look at us. Yes! With eyes like this ! We have done so much....in so little time, that probably half the haters, aside from hating the ponies' guts, they're probably jealous that we have such a big community and that we aren't falling nor slowing down anytime soon. And as much as I'm a nice guy, that. Is. GLORIOUS!

 

Besides, I've seen some people around talk about drama in the internet and how that drama might mean the end of the bronydom in the end. Now, I'm not sure if there really IS any drama or not, cause I'm not THAT much of a surfer, and frankly, I'm one of the worst people to realize whether there is drama or not, so, I can't really say . But what I CAN do, is to say that, I'm sure there is not enough drama to take the bronydom into a civil war that will tear itself apart.

 

Is this some sort of innocence on my part and lack of knowledge? Not a single idea on that , but I'm not letting it affect myself. And I'm pretty sure that out there, there are plenty of people who OVERDO the fact of whether there is drama or not. I have realized that internet or whatever drama will ALWAYS be there, especially on the current times, especially with such a big fandom, and especially with a fandom that grows SO FRIGGIN FAST every single day that passes.

 

If you want to blame me and say that you didn't know whether there is drama or not and that I'm overreacting, please go ahead. You're probably right. But it was something I felt like saying, even if I AM wrong. But...I just can't stand when people talk about "the end of the fandom" as if it was looming so nigh that it will happen on the next week! That's probably an overreaction, but it's still something depressing to think about, in my opinion. Enjoy what the fandom is right now. That beautiful thing this fandom is right now. Even if you have had bad experiences with it.

 

This is something I've seen too. Please...don't put bronydom in a saint light. Yes, we are probably more mild than other fandoms or whatever, but we are still normal people like everyone else. Go with the surprise thinking, AKA don't go with a prethought judgement. There are going to be nice, jerky, kind, bad, honest, annoying, etc etc. Do we take pride in what we are as a fandom, and how most of us are probably the good things in personality? Hell yes we do. BUT, it's not going to be all smile and sunshines, sadly. That much we have to accept. But it's also wrong if someone even thinks taht, because of this, this "illusion break" (perfect title for a series ), will bring bronydom itself down. It ptobably isn't as bad as it is, and we shouldn't think of it right now.

 

(Sigh)....this is me, probably venting out. Huh....feels different than from what I thought. Anyway, if you still want some reassurement on why the bronydom won't die, well, there are plenty of reasons why, and probably more, but since the only one I have in handy and that I fully trust is here on MLPForums, here. Check out the thread by DylanKLJ that he did a little while ago at the time of this post.

 

http://mlpforums.com/topic/37167-why-i-think-the-brony-fandom-will-never-die-out/#entry876306

 

In my opinion, well made, well spoken, and speaks a lot of truth in it.

 

TL;DR version would be, don't think about the end, enjoy for now. Let your curiosity out, but don't let it become the main thing....well something like this. I'm not good at resuming stuff.

[Expired delta 76]

I'm kinda a ex-brony myself since season 3 took so long I really started leaning away from the ponys and sparkly stuff shown in MLP.

Also I think there will always be bronys though a show community just doesint disappear.

But on the hater point I feel someone will always hate something no matter what it is.

And really a fandom never really ends it just takes new forms

[AustralianFries 213]

I think "Bronydom" will last for a long time. It will keep growing until the show is ended, and it will also continue to be present afterwards. I prefer not to think about that. I just want to enjoy it right now, and have fun along the way. Thinking about this subject is like thinking about when and how you are going to die. Or perhaps how the world will end. There's no stopping it, we will die. But it does no good to constantly think about your own mortality.

Edited October 27, 2012 by Australianfries

[PlunderSteed 1,252]

Hard to say. Firefly was only around for a single season, and its fanbase is alive and well 10 years later. Having Hasbro as the IP-holder may be a double-edged sword: on the one hand, they possess tremendous capital that they can leverage to support the show. On the other hand, they are only really looking at the bottom line, and will follow that strategy, the way that Fox did when they dropped Terminator but kept Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader?

[Arcanel 3,041]

I'm kinda a ex-brony myself since season 3 took so long I really started leaning away from the ponys and sparkly stuff shown in MLP.

Also I think there will always be bronys though a show community just doesint disappear.

But on the hater point I feel someone will always hate something no matter what it is.

And really a fandom never really ends it just takes new forms

 

Touche on that last point yeah. But you know...sometimes people talk about it like the bronydom would suddenly POOF! from the face of the Earth and internet. And that's just a sad thought to have you know? I've been enjoying myself too much to even think of the "end", if it would ever come, which I doubt.

 

And I also hope you can "re-brony" yourself once Season 3 comes up, if you decide to end up watching it.

 

Hard to say. Firefly was only around for a single season, and its fanbase is alive and well 10 years later. Having Hasbro as the IP-holder may be a double-edged sword: on the one hand, they possess tremendous capital that they can leverage to support the show. On the other hand, they are only really looking at the bottom line, and will follow that strategy, the way that Fox did when they dropped Terminator but kept Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader?

 

I'm not well-versed on any of those things, because I'm not from USA. But with any luck, Hasbro, The Hub, DHX and all the MLP crew will continue the show for as long as they can. Especially because, on the personal side, they have LOTS of people who adore them, and they know it. And on the economic side, just look at WeLoveFine ALONE and the fact that MLP: FIM watchers keep on growing to just know that keeping FIM is a good idea.

[SrFrog 927]

I can't deny you the fact that it's very unlikely that the fandom will entirely disappear. Here's my thing though, I wouldn't mind seeing some of the most extreme parts of the fandom entirely disappear. Much like the, "The PPPPproject" it just makes the entire Bronydom seem crazy.

[Arcanel 3,041]

"The PPPPproject"

I don't even know what that is, to be completely honest. But frankly, any fandom, big or small, will have all of its parts. it's like it part of them. All the bad and the good must remain inside, much like how a human mind has both good and bad things. It's only a thing to see how much of the bad or good that we see.

[Homura Akemi 974]

The fandom appeared shortly after the show, so a part of me says who is not to say that a fandom that rose so quickly can disappear quickly as well? Overall, I think MLP will still be well for a few decades to come.

[SrFrog 927]

I don't even know what that is, to be completely honest. But frankly, any fandom, big or small, will have all of its parts. it's like it part of them. All the bad and the good must remain inside, much like how a human mind has both good and bad things. It's only a thing to see how much of the bad or good that we see.

 

Agreed...

 

At times though, it's almost as if the fandom is deliberately trying to antagonize itself. I know there's the good parts, but when most people give a judgement it's easier to look at the negatives.

[Guest]

I don't think the brony fandom will die any time soon. And with that I'm talking multiple decades. As DylanKLJ said in the thread you linked, MLP:FiM has simply gotten too popular to die - at least in the next couple of decades.

So I agree, we should definitely enjoy this time and not fear the end of it - just like with life, you can't just go around fearing death wherever you go.

[Arcanel 3,041]

Agreed...

 

At times though, it's almost as if the fandom is deliberately trying to antagonize itself. I know there's the good parts, but when most people give a judgement it's easier to look at the negatives.

 

Eh, I put it this way in my opinion. The fandom grows so big so fast, each part also grows at a similar rate. With the internet in the level it is at, both the good AND the parts will be seen. I think that anyone who complains about MLP: FIM having...not-so-safe-for-work stuff CLEARLY hasn't imagined what would have happened if for example Pokemon and MLP: FIM switched roles in time. It's a fair thing to say, that Pokemon would have WAY more stuff than FIM does, that's for sure, and I don't know how much does each possess. It's a matter of how big the internet got.

 

And besides, the guys who want to criticize us will ALWAYS look for the bad things, which you can easily find around you, as sad as that may be. Has the fandom got out some stuff that probably shouldn't see the light? Probably. But which fandom hasn't? And sadly, it's ALWAYS easier to look at the negative than the positive traits. It's like a damn human trait or something. I'd say, ignore those who see the bad, don't ignore the existance of those bad parts, but focus on the good, and you should be fine.

 

 

The fandom appeared shortly after the show, so a part of me says who is not to say that a fandom that rose so quickly can disappear quickly as well? Overall, I think MLP will still be well for a few decades to come.

 

I think that there are a LOT of fandoms that have appeared as quickly as the thing they are a fan of, ALSO appeared. I believe something called Firefly only got ONE season, and yet, after 10 years, according to what I heard, is going quite strong. OR Star Wars, which people love ever since I don't know when, and they proiably started being a fan of ever since it appeared!

 

Trust is, you're right. ANY fandom can disappear as fast as they come up. But I don't think that will happen to bronydom. Nah, it's too strong to do that now.

[Commander Urdnot 2,680]

It'll happen one day. Everything will eventually come to an end, the Brony fandom and My Little Pony are no exception. Despite how awesome they both are.

 

I prefer not to think about it. I'm just here to enjoy the ride. Best show ever. Best community ever. Best fandom ever.

 

All of you Bronies out there, give yourselves a pat on the back.

 

Brohoof. I'm out. /)

[Ink 191]

I don't really consider myself an active brony anymore, mainly because of S3 being so slow to be released, and I'm sure a lot of other bronies feel the same way. I'm sure a lot of us will return when S3 comes out, though. -_-

 

I doubt we can expect a total "death" of the fandom anytime soon, though. Lots and lots of fandoms have continued far past the age of what they're based on.

Edited October 27, 2012 by Shaoni

[Future Allie Way 185]

In all honesty, I don't think the bronydom is going to die any time soon.

 

So many people are getting into ponies even now, though many others (just like me) are becoming more distanced from ponies. It doesn't matter, many of us are still part of the fandom and still enjoy FiM :3

 

And, even after FiM ends, so many bronies will still have their figurines, their DVDs, and everything pony related. Maybe some will pass it on to their children, but many will keep them just for the memories. Maybe in the relatively near future of the next generation some kids will still watch FiM and even if they are not the exact definition of the fandom, the show could still reach a lot of people.

 

Those are just my thoughts, though. I could be wrong and maybe the fandom will disappear some years after FiM ends, although it does seem pretty unlikely that the fandom "dies" or "disappears", as many bronies will probably keep liking and watching FiM for even years after it ends :3 And, yes, the fandom could still spread like a wildfire even for more years than it is expected to xD

[FoxyCryptid 4,330]

I have one simple opinion when it comes to the drama: I don't care. I think it's stupid to obsess over the bad part of the fandom when we could be enjoying the good part.

[Arcanel 3,041]

I have one simple opinion when it comes to the drama: I don't care. I think it's stupid to obsess over the bad part of the fandom when we could be enjoying the good part.

 

Yeah, something like this. Unless it was SUPER serious, then it probably isn't something to start worrying about. I don't know about much drama, but sometimes I see people speak about it all the time like it was surrounding every single corner of the fandom, which is probably less than true. Enjoy the good stuff I say. Only mess with that which MIGHT cause a serious damage.

[FoxyCryptid 4,330]

Yeah, something like this. Unless it was SUPER serious, then it probably isn't something to start worrying about. I don't know about much drama, but sometimes I see people speak about it all the time like it was surrounding every single corner of the fandom, which is probably less than true. Enjoy the good stuff I say. Only mess with that which MIGHT cause a serious damage.

 

Exactly, 95% of of a our "bad element" is just the childish, immature, but ultimately harmless BS you would find in the average High School. We have to realize that one of our main chunks is college students, so stupid frat boy behavoir is going to happen.

[Arcanel 3,041]

Exactly, 95% of of a our "bad element" is just the childish, immature, but ultimately harmless BS you would find in the average High School. We have to realize that one of our main chunks is college students, so stupid frat boy behavoir is going to happen.

 

Eh, something like that. I'm not exactly sure that's MOST of it, but I don't really know. I tend to believe some of the things happens beause of that "illusion break" of the "brony saint light" that I mentioned in my post. And when that happens, people getting annoyed and "hurt" start appearing. (Sigh)...we just need them to understand we're like veryone else. Once that happens, peace shall reign for us. BUUUUUUT until then, we just have to keep on smacking them like fillies until they understand.

[Glaceon 793]

IMO it will end when it ends. No point in arguing whether or not it will end or not. Enjoy it!

Personally I'm curious if the fandom dies, what will make me leave it...... I love ponies so much, what could.... what could...

[Arcanel 3,041]

Personally I'm curious if the fandom dies, what will make me leave it...... I love ponies so much, what could.... what could...

How about you do what you said in your first sentence and don't wonder anymore about it? It is one of the reasons I posted this. Curiosity makes think a LOT of things. Problem is whether we stay with those thoughts or not. I'd rather not, EVEN THOUGH curiosity was the thing that led me to ponies and the show in the first place.

[Dr. Vojislav Seselj 691]

I DON'T CARE when It ends.

I'm just here to enjoy the ride.

 

Me too. As you said, best fandom ever. The fandom I've had most fun in.

As for the show itself, I think it will last 5 seasons and a movie. The movie would be: Throw the Mane 6, Princesses, and CMC into the real world. The movie will be a world hit.

[NavelColt 22,881]

A lot of people are way too negative about bronydom, in my opinion. Constantly bringing up their fears of 'season three being the last one', 'when will bronydom end', etc. While not being foolishly and aimlessly optimistic is good, thinking about the inevitable constantly isn't beneficial. Yes, no duh, it will die eventually. it's also worth having a discussion here or there about it, but I still think it's talked about a lot more than is truly a casual amount. I dunno if some people just treat the fandom as a 'too good to be true' thing that is inevitably going to somehow blow out suddenly, or what, but really, I don't see anything dieing for a while now. The precise time of when is debatable, but in general, it's nothing to worry about.

 

Enjoy things as they happen. We've easily got several if not numerous more seasons to come, and a fanbase that harbors activity and creativity seen in little to no other fandoms. A fanbase that's become a global phenomenon in the first two seasons alone.

Edited October 28, 2012 by ~Chaotic Discord~

[Titan Rising 2,156]

Honestly, I can't wait until the day it dies so I can move up to being labeled as a person that watches cartoons for little girls instead of a brony that does all sorts of weird brony things justified by some mystical set of internet rules

[Arcanel 3,041]

Honestly, I can't wait until the day it dies so I can move up to being labeled as a person that watches cartoons for little girls instead of a brony that does all sorts of weird brony things justified by some mystical set of internet rules

 

Well, you'll still be set by the rules of the internet that will net you TONS of stuff like "OMG YOU GAY!" and "YOU FAGGOT! YOU WATCH LITTLE PONIES!" and so on that will probably net you the "pedophile" and such "insults". So, brony and part of bronydom or not, just liking the show activates those internet rules.

[FoxyCryptid 4,330]

I think when looking at this is wrong to compare to other "fad" fandoms", since we've reached out far enough we've had dedicated conventions and press coverage I see as having more in common with Whoovians or Trekkies than I do say, the Sonic fanbase.