Why be so offended by the word "pegasister"?

[Sugar Pea 2,682]

Why do some Pegasisters prefer to be called Bronies?

Why must some get offended when we call them pegasisters?

Is there a difference all of a sudden?

So many questions.

Edited April 4, 2013 by chowchowpie

[Leafeon 2,702]

As a female brony, that's what we call segregation. It separates the fandom just due to gender, which isn't very fair.

 

If you want to be called that, fine. But, it puts a very bad light on a fandom which is all about including everyone.

[Scootaloodle 1,623]

I don't know either, I don't have an issue if the ladies prefer to be called 'bronys' and fit in with the crowd doesn't bother me. But Pegisister is a way fancier word in comparison if you ask me

Edited April 4, 2013 by Asherdangerdash

[Vanguard 123]

I just think that we should all be called the same thing, there is no need to separate the fandom by our Gender, I don't get why some people get offended by it though since they both have the same meaning.

[PonyEcho 1,610]

well there's the whole idea that...... wait give me a sec to go in frat boy derp mod.......

 

"Girls can't call themselves Brony because its a mix of 'Bro' and 'Pony' so it would be incorrect for them to call themselves that" or something along the lines of that BS which people would use to enforce the idea that Female Brony's have to go by Pegisister. Which is what offends people in the fandom

 

I'm fine with Pegisister being a choice alternative over being called Brony.

 

WOOP EDIT :3 -

 

also I don't think the word itself is the problem (it's a cute name that even Iv'e used to call myself even tho I'm a guy :3) but more the sense of separation, this community is the Brony community....... yet some people don't think the female members should be allowed to call themselves that. So there called Pegisisters instead even if they would prefer to be called Brony :/ see were i'm going with this.

 

 

 

 

Edited April 5, 2013 by PonyEcho

[FoxyCryptid 4,330]

Brony is meant to be a gender neutral term, in reality. It means any fan of the show that's not in the intended age group(I'd say the intended age group is around K-4th, or somewhere around there.) 

Edited April 4, 2013 by Shoboni

[RoseLaflesh 38]

I think it's because the major point of the brony culture is that things aimed at girls can be enjoyed by boys. It's the sense of the line blurring between girls stuff and boy stuff, a step forward (I'm not sure how big a step, but it is a step) to gender equality. But separating male and female fans into bronies and pegasisters feels like a step back to the gender segregation that made being a male loving My Little Pony such an odd thing to be. 

[Friendship_Cannon 1,676]

I don´t know who invented the term pegasister...

I know girls who prefer "pegasister", and I now some who prefer "brony" (mothy f.e.). I don´t get it, I have friends of both genders I refer to as bro (just because this term is far from the old meaning brother nowadays)...

I usually go with brony around everyone, but I´ve been shunned for not calling girls pegasisters, I iz confused.

And as Shoboni said, Brony is to me gender-neutral, but if you call yourself Pegasis(ter) and you are proud that ain´t a separation...

Either separation or chauvinism? Lol?

[crazitaco 596]

THIS. so very much.

i have absolutely no problem with being called a pegasister, and i think its strange how everyone hates it so much. i've asked before why its so hated, and i find all the answers were for the stupidest reasons. personally, i think it sounds cute.

Edited April 4, 2013 by crazitaco

[Gone for good 1,593]

Personally I use the term brony for girls because I honestly don't give a crap about gender specification things. I mean, I also use the term dude and guy around girls so hey.

 

I have seen one girl get pissed that she was called a brony instead of a pegasister. I don't really get it, but uh hey whatever.

[Twinhead B 482]

As a female brony, that's what we call segregation. It separates the fandom just due to gender, which isn't very fair.

 

If you want to be called that, fine. But, it puts a very bad light on a fandom which is all about including everyone.

 

 ^ This 100%.

 

The term 'Brony; is unisex, and describes any fan of MLP:FiM who is not part of the intended demographic, male or female. Considering how we're the punching bag of the internet and we're hated by most (most often for no reason at all), segergating the fandom does nothing but hurt us.

[duidamasterXD 9,627]

This thread appears to be related to the My Little Pony franchise and/or the Bronydom in general. Thus, it has been sentenced to Sugarcube Corner.

 

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[Wittypotato 17]

I don't see why it's being called segregation. I mean literally the only thing different is the name. It's not like your insulted for being female.

I've never even seen any one called a pegasister. I've only ever heard fans being called bronies.

[Shining Wing 201]

Could somepony explain to me how brony is gender-neutral? Bros tend to be guys. I mean, I think that you should get to call yourself whatever you please, but saying that brony is gender-neutral is just incorrect.

[Pacagawea 6]

Dunno, ik we include people but ive met a girl offended by calling her a brony once . I just think they want to be treated as equals to the boys.

[DJRainbowDash 724]

I mean I didn't think the term "brony" was unisex because it is made up from the word "bro." Correct me if I'm wrong, but most girls don't refer to their girlfriends as bros right? 

 

But nevertheless, the term should be unisex. I mean most fandoms refer to their fans by one collective grouping rather than seperating it out by gender, unless both genders really want to do it that way. 

 

Remember, love and tolerate 

[Sir.Flutter Hooves 2,953]

Well, the girl side of the fandom does just as much as the boy side, so why shouldn't they be called brones? Just because they're not "bros" does not mean that they should not be bronies. I believe if a girl member of the brony community wants to be called a brony, they should.

 

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[CloudFyre 848]

I thought of it as regular words to describe different genders. "Males" and "Females", "Guys" and "Gals", "Boys" and "Girls" - they're just plain ol' words to help specify which gender you are. (Helpful in a Skype conversation. ).


"Bronies" usually refers to both genders now (which is fine), but when addressing large groups, I feel...wrong, not giving proper acknowledgement to the female side of the fandom. Thus, instead of saying "Ladies and gentlemen...", I like to say "Bronies and Pegasisters...".

I don't do it to maliciously separate anyone - I do it out of respect. I thoroughly enjoy talking and conversing with the female side of the fandom, and so I want to make sure that their presence is dually noted.
 

Edited April 4, 2013 by CloudFyre

[Flying Space Badger 84]

To be quite honest, I never saw the terms as any different then addressing an audience as "Ladies and gentlemen." Though I also cannot say I have ever heard anyone actually verbally called a pegasister. And now, saying it out loud myself, it sounds pretty ridiculous...

 

... Brony isn't much better in the silly sounding words department.

[Ficta_Scriptor 165]

I get that 'brony' is supposed to be a gender neutral term, but most female bronies I speak to consider themselves to be pegasisters. I guess the word 'bro' has connotations of being male. Also, I don't get why people are calling this 'segregation'. Merely stating if you're male or female is not segregation, it's fact. And I get that a lot of girls would prefer to simply say what they are over the internet rather than use a vague term that most of the time means 'male'. Seriously, think of the term 'brony' and most people think of guys who watch MLP. I don't see any problem with using the term pegasister (which does not impose some kind of sexist viewpoint) but I think it's fine if girls prefer to be called a brony if they so wish.

 

The whole 'offense' thing reminds me of when some people get offended by the term 'Merry Christmas' and others get offended by the term 'Happy Holidays'. You can't please everyone!

[Spartan 433]

People are offended because the usually have nothing better to do with their time or life.. sometimes both. But, imo, stop complaining about being called one thing or another. Now if it truly keeps you up at night.. i have a number of a nice 'happy hotel'.. dont ask how or why i have it >.>

[Unikitty 1,212]

Some people just find it rude.

I, personally don't see why there is a big deal about what someone is called. If you like being called a Brony, call yourself a Brony; if you like being called a Pegasister, call yourself a Pegasister.

Regarding people getting so defensive about their titles, I guess some ponies are just crazy.

[angrysalamence 49]

Looking at past posts, our fandom 'destroyed' or rather 'weakened' the gender barrier, showing people gender equality. So I guess some pegasisters call themselves bronies to show there is not longer a gender barrier, so hate being categorized. This is only my guess and I may very well be wrong. If you ask someone something, you will get a different answer from everyone.

[Sugar Cube 4,843]

While Brony certainly sounds more masculine to me, I've gotten used to the title and I don't get offended by it like I used to. In fact, I call myself a Brony now, so I've warmed up to the name. Pegasister on the other hand, I've never minded per se, but it's not as good of a name as Brony. Still, it sounds more feminine, and I don't mind being called a pegasister.

 

I have no idea why any fan would be offended by silly names like Brony or Pegasister. It's all in good fun.

[Sweet Dreams 1,893]

Well, I prefer to be called a brony, because it sounds cooler and is easier to say. I have no problem with girls wanting to be called pegasisters, but I don't think that it's really anything to have a big fuss about. Not to mention, definitely not something you should be offended by. 

I think everypony is taking everything a little too seriously. I mean, calling somebody sexist just for calling you a brony...

Plain ridiculous, is you ask me.