Do you like ponies more than people?

[Gone Airbourne 21,977]

That depends on what people you are talking about for sure. I love my friends and those I care for a lot but anyone else who are mean/jerks you know what I am talking about I could careless for. Idk I love the characters on the show here and how they are kind etc to each other. 

[Shawn Parks 1,798]

Over a Barrel, shows that they don't need to kill each other over generations because of land/resources. They can work a way to solve the problem and let friendship flourish. Another good example is the Hearth's Warming Eve episode.

 

There are many times when I have been watching the show and thought:  "If this situation were happening in our world, there would probably be murder and torture and who knows what else." 

[RockinRarity 1,605]

I choose people over ponies. If I had to give up one, I would give up ponies.

 

The main reason is this: ponies cannot love me. Ponies are not real. Equestria is not real.

 

People, we live in the real world. Those of you complaining about the shitty people in your life? Remember that you are talking to people on this very forum. We can talk to each other. We can give advice to one another. We can laugh with each other and be bronies together.

 

If it were not for people, you would not have ponies in the first place. Just because the people you are surrounded by all happen to be Diamond Tiara, Silver Spoon, Gilda, etc clones, it doesn't mean that all of humanity is shitty.

 

I choose people over ponies because people can love and understand me. I can love ponies, but ponies cannot love me. If you feel like there is love given to you from ponies, it is because the human writers and voice actors for the show were able to portray things that way.

[Naught Important 434]

Well... lets see here

 

*Ponysona/persona is a Misanthropist

*Most of the other OCs assiciated with Ponysona/Persona define the many ways I hate mankind

*Ponysona/Persona is my true self

 

You tell me.

 

I'm not saying that I love ponies, even though I do, but I genuinely hate mankind.

If I could go to Equestria, I probably wouldn't hesitate.

[Mutemutt 773]

It fascinates me when one person can say that they love "people" in general - and they can talk about all of the positive aspects of humanity without considering the truly horrific side.  I sometimes wish that I could do that.  I just cannot think about a group of people without wondering how many of them are capable if actions I do not even want to imagine.  

 

Trust me. I did consider the truly horrific side. I would say that I'm surprised that people focus so much on the negative aspects of humanity that they lose sight of the positive... but I'm not surprised. And that is probably the saddest part about humanity.

[DoctorWhovian1902 596]

For the same reason as yours, I do like ponies just a bit more than the average person. That said, I have a lot of very good friends who I like just as much, but since they're pretty few and far between...yeah.

[Shawn Parks 1,798]

Trust me. I did consider the truly horrific side. I would say that I'm surprised that people focus so much on the negative aspects of humanity that they lose sight of the positive... but I'm not surprised. And that is probably the saddest part about humanity.

 

 

I have been trying to come up with a good analogy.  The best I can do at the moment is:  I imagine a delicious cupcake, which I know contains some amount of poison.  It might be so little that it will have no effect on me at all.  It might be enough to make me sick.  It might be enough to kill me.  Do I eat it?

 

It is difficult for me to say that I like people, in general, as a species.  All I know is that there is a lot of good, a lot of bad, and some amount of pure evil.  I wish that someone could give me a number.  If you could tell me that 99% of people are incapable of the truly horrific, I could take comfort in that.  But right now all I can do is wonder how many people around me could do just about anything under the right circumstances.  

[FractalMoon 378]

I have been trying to come up with a good analogy.  The best I can do at the moment is:  I imagine a delicious cupcake, which I know contains some amount of poison.  It might be so little that it will have no effect on me at all.  It might be enough to make me sick.  It might be enough to kill me.  Do I eat it?

 

It is difficult for me to say that I like people, in general, as a species.  All I know is that there is a lot of good, a lot of bad, and some amount of pure evil.  I wish that someone could give me a number.  If you could tell me that 99% of people are incapable of the truly horrific, I could take comfort in that.  But right now all I can do is wonder how many people around me could do just about anything under the right circumstances.  

Yes, you eat the cupcake, then take some sort of vasodailator or antidote (you can't die if you don't metabolize the poison). I just got way too caught up in that analogy... Everyone has their breaking point, you just have to figure out which people haven't reached theirs yet and get around them... then you will almost never find the 1%

[cuteycindyhoney 13,308]

Much as I enjoy watching a show about ponies, I do know that it's fantasy. That's why I can say with certainty that I like people better. Why, some of my best friends are people!

[Mutemutt 773]

I have been trying to come up with a good analogy.  The best I can do at the moment is:  I imagine a delicious cupcake, which I know contains some amount of poison.  It might be so little that it will have no effect on me at all.  It might be enough to make me sick.  It might be enough to kill me.  Do I eat it?

 

It is difficult for me to say that I like people, in general, as a species.  All I know is that there is a lot of good, a lot of bad, and some amount of pure evil.  I wish that someone could give me a number.  If you could tell me that 99% of people are incapable of the truly horrific, I could take comfort in that.  But right now all I can do is wonder how many people around me could do just about anything under the right circumstances.  

 

That's exactly my point. You're so focused on the minuscule chance that the cupcake is deadly that you don't get to actually enjoy the cupcake. That's what makes this so sad.

 

Let me ask you, how many people have you passed by on an average day? How many of those people have actually attempted to kill you? How many people do you think drive past your house on the daily basis? How often has your house been robbed by said people? Let me tell you that the average joe is not out to get you. 

[Mr. Jaguar 1,403]

That's exactly my point. You're so focused on the minuscule chance that the cupcake is deadly that you don't get to actually enjoy the cupcake. That's what makes this so sad.

 

Let me ask you, how many people have you passed by on an average day? How many of those people have actually attempted to kill you? How many people do you think drive past your house on the daily basis? How often has your house been robbed by said people? Let me tell you that the average joe is not out to get you. 

 

 

I agree, sure, you never know if some random person you meet is really a sadistic sociopath who wants to hurt you for shits and giggles, but you have no reason to assume that unless they prove otherwise. You gotta give some people the benefit of the doubt, or you'll be a very lonely individual. Don't trust everyone, but trust some people.

 

Also Shawn, Nightmare Moon attempted to kill the mane 6 by breaking a ledge they were standing on, and they almost fell to their deaths, since they were trying to foil her plans. So, ya. No one's attacking you though for disagreeing (at least I'm not), so don't feel that way.

Edited March 24, 2013 by Mr. Jaguar

[Shawn Parks 1,798]

I don't know what else to say.  I do not really trust people.  That isn't going to suddenly change because of a few compelling arguments on a forum.  

[~Master~ Button Mash 2,307]

Again, I don't really see logic in "liking" a whole species.

 

People can be good, people can be assholes. Ponies can be good, ponies can be assholes. Whether you're good or whether you're an asshole has nothing to do with if you've got hooves or if you've got hands. Most of it comes down to the environment and community. As a whole Ponyvillians seem like a nice bunch, but that's also the case for a lot of human small towns where everyone knows everyone's name. At the same time, a place like Manehattan seems like it's full of snooty asshole ponies, just like a lot of human big cities.

 

In the end, every species has it's good members and it's assholes, and it's best to judge everyone/everypony on an individual basis. 

[Clarity 3,094]

It's funny how most people who answer this assume that all humans are sadistic murderers, while 99.9% of people are nowhere capable of murder. It's also funny how people assume that ponies are completely free of incentives to kill, enslave, or just be completely good, and Equestria is always peaceful without a shred of war. I must wonder why people don't watch Hearth's Warming Eve. Or the Crystal Empire episodes. I mean, apparently slavery is very peaceful in Equestria, but an absolute crime in our world, eh? I repeat; I very much doubt that all those who selected "yes" are the odd ones who act all goody-woody to your peers and neighbors while they are "assholes" and "bitches" back to you. I'll be honest, I think it's all First World Problems; "people are assholes because they spilled orange juice on me."

Edited March 25, 2013 by Manaphy

[RockinRarity 1,605]

I don't know what else to say. I do not really trust people. That isn't going to suddenly change because of a few compelling arguments on a forum.

Well, you can't exactly trust ponies, either. Trusting ponies is about the equivalent to trusting your stuffed animals, if you have any. Twilight Sparkle cannot be your friend, and she cannot hear your secrets through your computer screen. She can only give comfort because a person imagined her character doing something in the show that happens to comfort you.

 

Trust issues cannot be overcome through compelling arguments on an Internet forum. You are right about that. But maybe you can take this opportunity to learn to trust? You can't just trust anyone of course - you need to get to know them, and they need to earn your trust. But people are also going to make mistakes and do things to break that trust. But just because ponies cannot hurt you it doesn't mean that they should replace people. Believe it or not, that would get very, very lonely. And that is because ponies cannot love you. And we, as people, need to be loved.

[Cantauloupe 2]

I think i like people more,

ponies are great their funny and they are very friendly.

but they just not what we are.

were not ponies but were people. 

half of my life ive been thinking about this question.

finally i have an answer.

im a human not a pony im one of the biggest fans here even though noone knows it.

ponies are great ponies are my LIFE but ponies are on the screen but in real life im a human. 

i know some people are complete selfish morons. (im not one of those people)

but i see that people are what i am and if i don't like human's. i don't like

my family.

[Starlight Sky 374]

I don't know what else to say.  I do not really trust people.  That isn't going to suddenly change because of a few compelling arguments on a forum.  

 

Words can provide the inspiration for great change, but it's ultimately our decision to make that change a reality. By spending time with others, you'll have the opportunity to learn more about them and find those you can trust. People are only as close as you allow them to be. Every experience- good and bad- offers valuable insight, so take what you can from those moments to chip away at any reservations. You'll more readily perceive their character in time, but having experience with people will facilitate that growth- so long as you remain open-minded. 

 

 

I've done a lot of soul searching and deliberation to organize my thoughts on life. I also recommend trying it if you resolve to make a change.

Edited March 25, 2013 by Starlight Sky

[Hangman 320]

Dude, people made ponies. How can you say you like ponies more than people? I get it, you like my little pony. I like it too, but some of you are on an extremely unhealthy level. This is just delusional to me. 

[Starlight Sky 374]

Dude, people made ponies. How can you say you like ponies more than people? I get it, you like my little pony. I like it too, but some of you are on an extremely unhealthy level. This is just delusional to me. 

Hoping I don't need to delve too deeply into the problems with this mindset again, but to put simply: Different experiences lead to different preferences. There is no strange answer to what brings someone greater enjoyment. Not delusional; just different.

[Hangman 320]

Hoping I don't need to delve too deeply into the problems with this mindset again, but to put simply: Different experiences lead to different preferences. There is no strange answer to what brings someone greater enjoyment. Not delusional; just different.

I came to this board expecting to talk about the show to other people who like it. Instead, I am surrounded by a bunch of people who want nothing more than to be a pony. Most of the people on here are the reason bronies get such a bad rap. I understand being a fan. I am a fan myself, but there is a line that needs to be drawn. I am a bit disturbed with how seriously some of you take it. Get out and make some friends. That is what the show is about, it's about making friends. It isn't healthy only interacting with people on a message board and living in a fantasy world. That is why Princess Celestia sent Twilight Sparkle to Ponyville. Because she felt that there was so much more to life than living in her books and studies. For pony's sake, get out there and make some friends. Obsessing over living in a cartoon world is not healthy. 

[RockinRarity 1,605]

I came to this board expecting to talk about the show to other people who like it. Instead, I am surrounded by a bunch of people who want nothing more than to be a pony. Most of the people on here are the reason bronies get such a bad rap. I understand being a fan. I am a fan myself, but there is a line that needs to be drawn. I am a bit disturbed with how seriously some of you take it. Get out and make some friends. That is what the show is about, it's about making friends. It isn't healthy only interacting with people on a message board and living in a fantasy world. That is why Princess Celestia sent Twilight Sparkle to Ponyville. Because she felt that there was so much more to life than living in her books and studies. For pony's sake, get out there and make some friends. Obsessing over living in a cartoon world is not healthy.

I completely agree with you about going out and making friends. I think that MLP is supposed to inspire us to be better people and to make the world a better place. But we can't do that if we live a double-life: watch ponies to make you happy, then go off to the real world pretending that you didn't even watch the show in the first place. Using ponies only for entertainment, saying that entertainment is better than reality. I agree that that is very childish and is only an escape from life - which will not satisfy you in the long run.

 

But I think that you are overreacting on the "surrounded by losers" (not your words but I am heavily paraphrasing what you said) point. I totally understand your frustration, but there are several more people than you think on here who use ponies as a hobby and agree with the friendship lessons rather than sucking their lives away and treating MLP like mindless endorphin-inducing entertainment that is OK to be 120% obsessed with.

 

I am frustrated with the number of people who have said they prefer ponies over people as well. This is actually a subject that I feel strongly about. But you are able to find people who share your viewpoint, and maybe a few others who are open to change.

 

Think of it this way: at least they are talking to people on the Internet. That is a start.

[Shawn Parks 1,798]

I have always fantasized about leaving this world and finding some other place that was better.  Now I just imagine Ponyville instead of trying to design a world of my own.  

 

 

This conversation makes me think of this song:

Edited March 25, 2013 by Shawn Parks

[Starlight Sky 374]

 

I came to this board expecting to talk about the show to other people who like it. Instead, I am surrounded by a bunch of people who want nothing more than to be a pony. Most of the people on here are the reason bronies get such a bad rap. I understand being a fan. I am a fan myself, but there is a line that needs to be drawn. I am a bit disturbed with how seriously some of you take it. Get out and make some friends. That is what the show is about, it's about making friends. It isn't healthy only interacting with people on a message board and living in a fantasy world. That is why Princess Celestia sent Twilight Sparkle to Ponyville. Because she felt that there was so much more to life than living in her books and studies. For pony's sake, get out there and make some friends. Obsessing over living in a cartoon world is not healthy.

 

I've gone through several phases that altered my interests and perspectives. It's been years since human contact felt meaningful, but that change came gradually after exhausting all activities and hobbies of mine. Boredom aside, I understood the limitations of my lifestyle's enjoyment. With an emotional surge from two amazing shows- mlp included- I finally acted on these long realized issues and am pursuing happiness where people play a part; however, that's simply my form of happiness.

 

The greatest trait of humanity is our capacity for change- our diversity. Unlike myself, others have powerful links to the online world- which is perfectly understandable. Different circumstances create different people. Everyone forms emotional attachments to things in life based on experiences (and how they process their experiences- whether optimistically, pessimistically, or somewhere in between). Naturally, there is no natural/normal human. We share similar mechanics of development and cognition, but the unique combination of variables that shape us produce any number of different outlooks and values which hold equal weight.

 

Whether that lifestyle offers limited enjoyment or lasting happiness depends on the individual. The sentiment of making friends is fine, but championing your personal values as the standard for happiness won't help anyone.

Edited March 26, 2013 by Starlight Sky

[hawkflame 3,310]

It's funny how most people who answer this assume that all humans are sadistic murderers, while 99.9% of people are nowhere capable of murder. It's also funny how people assume that ponies are completely free of incentives to kill, enslave, or just be completely good, and Equestria is always peaceful without a shred of war. I must wonder why people don't watch Hearth's Warming Eve. Or the Crystal Empire episodes. I mean, apparently slavery is very peaceful in Equestria, but an absolute crime in our world, eh? I repeat; I very much doubt that all those who selected "yes" are the odd ones who act all goody-woody to your peers and neighbors while they are "assholes" and "bitches" back to you. I'll be honest, I think it's all First World Problems; "people are assholes because they spilled orange juice on me."

 

Really, it's a little depressing, and I think they need to get some perspective- there's a big world out there full of people who are pretty nice.  And this is coming from someone who is not the most sociable person around and in fact has been burned by friends in the past, and have watched friends burn each other.  But even I know that the world is not that bad, and I refuse to fall into that way of thinking.

 

I don't know about you guys, but if anything this show has only revitalized my faith in humanity, and helps me keep faith stronger than ever.  The fact that so many people regardless of age or gender are willing to accept this show for what it is, the fact that we have created such a vibrant and creative community around it- that's all kind of inspiring, don't you think?  And of course, this show was created by a team of humans- that people could create something that galvanizes so many other people into being creative themselves is kind of amazing. 

 

And for anyone who still needs their faith in humanity affirmed:

 

http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Heartwarming/ActsOfKindness

[~Master~ Button Mash 2,307]

I came to this board expecting to talk about the show to other people who like it. Instead, I am surrounded by a bunch of people who want nothing more than to be a pony. Most of the people on here are the reason bronies get such a bad rap. I understand being a fan. I am a fan myself, but there is a line that needs to be drawn. I am a bit disturbed with how seriously some of you take it. Get out and make some friends. That is what the show is about, it's about making friends. It isn't healthy only interacting with people on a message board and living in a fantasy world. That is why Princess Celestia sent Twilight Sparkle to Ponyville. Because she felt that there was so much more to life than living in her books and studies. For pony's sake, get out there and make some friends. Obsessing over living in a cartoon world is not healthy. 

Partly agree, partly disagree, because I AM one of those people who wouldn't mind being a pony. 

 

At the same time, I'm enrolled in college, have a group of friends, and even though I wish my life were different at times I'm making efforts to make those changes. I feel happy about the future.

 

And still, not a day goes by where I don't fantasize what it would be like to sprout wings and hooves, and start a new life in Cloudesdale. Or what it would be like to find a little pony of my own in a box to raise as my own.

 

Why? Because fantasizing is completely natural. People have done it since the beginning of time. Why? Because life, no matter how good it can be, get's boring after a while if there's not a way to shake it up, and letting one's mind wander into realms of fantasy is often times the kind of escape that everyone needs every now and then. What would life be like if we didn't have an imagination to spice things up with?

 

And in a way, I feel like this has made me even more appreciative of the real world. By letting my mind wander into realms of reality, I feel like I've opened my mind to new horizons in the real world. 

 

I've got one foot firmly planted on Earth, one foot firmly planted in Equestria, and I couldn't be happier. 

 

What it all comes down to - like everything else in life - is balance.

Edited March 26, 2013 by AtomicBassCannon