Will the parents of the little girls try to put an end to bronies in the future?

[100 beasts kaidou 321]

Okay so you all should know that Nowdays There are a couple of parents who takes things way too seriousky when it comes to their children. And With us Bronies being Men/Women who watch A show that their Little girls watches and Likes, Then theres gotta be a few Overprotective Parents who are over the top and will see us bronies as a threat to their children and will try to do whatever They can to end us once and for all. Honestly the fact that no parents have done that already kinda gives me faith in humanity, But We don't know about the future, If a Group of people Made a Anti brony Movement Then we Bronies would have alot to deal with because these type of people are very loud and would have their voices heard. Then again I Might be Over thinking and underrating the brain of the humans, But I might not be and their are some people close minded and stupid enough to do such a movement.

[Pinkamena Dianne Pie 465]

Who knows, it possibly could happen. But, I don't see it too much in the near future though, 'cuz most of those kinda parents have probably never heard of us as we are more backstream than mainstream in most forms of media.

[DITR 180]

Parents have better things to do then make a movement to ostracize bronies, like raising their children for example.The only example I can think of is that mother who threatened to throw his son out of the house for liking MLP

[Fluttermoon 192]

I'd like to think that they've got better things to do. I think that's just plain ridiculous. No parent,  not even my own, is going to tell me what I can/cannot like.

[Jamie 302]

I don't think there's going to be a 'parent rebellion' or anything. And even if there was, I doubt it it would be powerful enough to end the fandom. It would be a bit to far for a parent to tell a complete stranger what TV shows they should and shouldn't watch. They have no control over that.

 

If they see us as a threat to their children, we just need to show them that were not all pedophiles out to molester their children. We're just normal guys and girls enjoying a show, and there shouldn't be a single thing wrong with that.

 

It would be interesting if it happened though, but not likely.

[Zygen 6,065]

Well its always possible, but I don't see it happening.

 

Most of the parents who are as close minded as these to start such a thing have no idea what the internet is, and thus have not likely seen bronies or heard of them, or atleast are less likely.

 

Or just they use it very little.

 

I don't see much of the reason to see us as a threat anyways.

 

I also can't imagine that theres enough parents closed minded and dumb enough to do such a thing really.

 

I hope none are that stupid though, but I know they exist I'm sure, just not in enough numbers.

Edited June 21, 2013 by Zygen

[SoarinBlue 202]

I wouldnt really care, but I could totally see why they would. I've known of a couple people who were basically openly pedophiles in other mlp communities I've been a part of. Talking about loli, trying to hit on 15 year old girls, this one guy that kept posting stuff from NAMBLA on /mlp/, not to mention all the porn that is easy to access by mistake if you're doing internet searches for ponies as a little girl or the parent of a little girl. Bronies have more or less earned their reputation for creepiness, and I wouldnt blame a parent for trying to do something to try to keep their kids away from them

[Shanks 10,811]

I am sure there are parents who feel that way but even if there was some kind of movement, exactly how are they going to stop us anyway? It is growing way too big way too fast, if they want to make themselves look like jackasses then they are welcome to do so so long as somepony is willing to pass me the popcorn. I think much of the reason that such a thing hasn't already happened is because of all the other problems in the world such as the economy melting down and unemployment being a persistent problem.

[100 beasts kaidou 321]

I wouldnt really care, but I could totally see why they would. I've known of a couple people who were basically openly pedophiles in other mlp communities I've been a part of. Talking about loli, trying to hit on 15 year old girls, this one guy that kept posting stuff from NAMBLA on /mlp/, not to mention all the porn that is easy to access by mistake if you're doing internet searches for ponies as a little girl or the parent of a little girl. Bronies have more or less earned their reputation for creepiness, and I wouldnt blame a parent for trying to do something to try to keep their kids away from them

To be fair I am 14 Year Old and would hit on a 15 Year old girl if she was hot so maybe those bronies were teenagers and if thats the case then its not really pedo-ish

[SoarinBlue 202]

To be fair I am 14 Year Old and would hit on a 15 Year old girl if she was hot so maybe those bronies were teenagers and if thats the case then its not really pedo-ish

The guy who was doing it was in his mid 30s, and she wasnt the only underage girl he was pursuing there. It kind of sucked because he was a pretty chill guy when he wasnt being incredibly creepy about young girls

[100 beasts kaidou 321]

The guy who was doing it was in his mid 30s, and she wasnt the only underage girl he was pursuing there. It kind of sucked because he was a pretty chill guy when he wasnt being incredibly creepy about young girls

Well thats Kinda creepy...But to be honest its more about a pedo being a brony than a Brony being a Pedo because all fandoms have these kind of people

[Shanks 10,811]

Bronies have more or less earned their reputation for creepiness, and I wouldnt blame a parent for trying to do something to try to keep their kids away from them

You could just as easily make the same argument for just about any childrens show with adult fans and see the exact same thing on certain dark corners of the internet within virtually any fandom so it seems stupid and pointless to single out bronies in particular. Creepy fans just tend to stick out more because the reasonable majority tend to go about their business and not cause too much trouble.

[Apocalyptic_Unicorn 240]

Targeting Bronies would be easy, what with all the Rule 34 and other 'questionable' material that a parent would lose their mind over, but in the end, they wouldn't get their way. There's no evidence to support a link between paedophilla, and they're the ones who'd be laughed at by the tons of liberals and members of the political and psychological community for not basing their views on fact or logic. 

Edited June 21, 2013 by Apocalyptic_Unicorn

[SoarinBlue 202]

Just to be clear, I'm not saying bronies are pedos. I'm saying that stereotype exists for a reason and parents are likely to pick up on that. And parents have every right to play it safe when it comes to trying to keep their kid away from people they think might be predators

[Trixies Apprentice L 489]

I thought they already did. Not a movement but wasn't that motehr that made a blog about how she fears Bronies look at her daughter playing with her mlp dolls and have sexual fantasies and stuff ? I mean sure not a movment but I am pretty sure they dont view us with a good eye.

 

Oh well we got the Devoted guys calling us  asatanic cult that worships ponies. I guess that can count as a movement or whatever XD

[Shanks 10,811]

Just to be clear, I'm not saying bronies are pedos. I'm saying that stereotype exists for a reason and parents are likely to pick up on that. And parents have every right to play it safe when it comes to trying to keep their kid away from people they think might be predators

Yes it does but I don't believe it is for the reason you are thinking of, I think it exists because the large amount of teenagers and adults especially men watching what is considered a "girls show" makes a lot of people who are insecure about their masculinity sexuality or both uncomfortable and causes them to jump to ridiculous conclusions such as bronies being pedophiles for example. And that is one of the many reasons why I keep saying that talking to trolls isn't worth it because it gives undue attention to that and sort of makes us seem a bit more defensive than we should be.

[Mand'alor Dash 2,224]

With all the retarded parents out there trying to ban violent video games, this is actually a very depressing possibility. It's not going to succeed, mind you, but they're almost certainly going to try.

[Smarts 1,620]

Considering how some parents are, this could happen. It would most definitely fail. These type of people only see the negative aspects about the fandom and don't bother with the positive aspects. Yes, there is some bad here, but every fandom has its negatives. That's a fact. You shouldn't judge a fandom solely for what is bad without even seeing the good it offers.

Edited June 21, 2013 by SmartyPants

[Dopey Hooves 90]

If parents do such a thing I would not only be angry but, pissed. If you hate it so much why spend your time making a whole website why you hate My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic and you don't know two shits about it and why so many people love it. They should be doing other things such as getting a life.

 

Free lives $50.00 for one.

[The Elusive Cinder 1,328]

Targeting Bronies would be easy. And much as we would like to think otherwise, parents seem to not have anything better to do at all these days.

 

However, I'd like to see them try and do anything about us: The Internet is a powerful weapon against censorship.

[Raiden_Opsaidoun 23]

Nothing at all yet. One time when I was with friends at an ice cream shop there was this mother with a couple of girls who watch the show. I was in a rainbow dash jacket. She was impressed by my jacket and so were the kids. She asked me kindly where I got it. I simply said hot topic. The girls favorite pony was pinkie pie. All of them left with a kind goodbye from the store.

No parent going against us is happening here. In fact, why are you so worried if there will be?

Edited June 21, 2013 by Raiden_Opsaidoun

[The Elusive Cinder 1,328]

 

 

why are you so worried if there will be?

 

Put simply? Lack of faith in humanity. I'm not saying every parent is against bronies, not by a long shot, but humans have a way of rallying each other over really pathetic causes. All it takes is a vocal minority.

 

It's not worry so much though. It's pretty much impossible to do anything about us now.

[--Thunder Bolt-- 534]

I would not be a bit surprised to see some group of busybodies forming a MOB (Mothers Opposing Bronies) and getting the occasional moment in the media spotlight.  Like the Catholic "League," which is basically one guy with a good public relations department.  I don't really see how such a group could represent much of a threat. 

 

IMO, a bigger danger (and more long-term) is the emerging "Transparent Society," where ubiquitous internet-linked cameras, cheap data storage, and more advanced and publicly available data-mining programs (like what the NSA is doing, only as an app for your phone or Google Glass).  Imagine, for example, if prospective employers were able to look up your complete internet search and site-visitation history, receiving a summary collated by an app that would give you a digital "aura" in accordance with the employer's own values or perceptions of what makes a "good employee."  So if records of MLP-related searches and visits to brony sites were auto-flagged as negatives (because, non-mainstream), it might be harder for bronies to get jobs.

 

Consider the example of politicians.  They live in a media fishbowl, and if they want to have much chance at success, they have to live generic lives and avoid colorful public pronouncements (not to mention "Oh crap, this mike is on?" moments).  A Presidential candidate "outed" as a brony would probably have to go look for another line of work.  Now imagine a world of ubiquitous cameras and data-mining apps that can instantly look up and process every internet search and post everyone has ever made.  We might all find ourselves in a similar situation to politicians running for office whenever we apply for jobs or credit.  That could be death for odd subcultures like the brony fandom.  Or to take a more hopeful tack, it might impose a regime of much broader tolerance, as the banker and the Baptist minister both have their interest in shoe-fetish porn showing up in their digital "auras," and there aren't enough people sufficiently beige to pass muster by uptight standards.

[IronPuddinG 249]

The only time that I can actually see this happening is in the very late future (assuming MLP continues to exist and attract Bronies) or right now.  I say this, not because of the oddity of our interests, but rather the tolerance of that interest.  Today, the world is rampant with religious intolerance.  There a few reasonable persons, but the ones who are getting the most attention are (obviously) the ones who say 'X Religion should be abolished!' or 'Creationism should be taught in schools!'.  However, these movements and thoughts are certainly toning down^[1]. 

 

How does this tie in to Bronies?  Tolerance, or, to be more specific, intolerance.  The minds of today usually judge things at first glance and firmly remain in that opinion unless the evidence that goes against that opinion is forced upon them.  Even then, they may choose to ignore it.  The only chance (besides, as stated previously, the late future) of a large movement to end 'Bronyism', if you will, happening is if it happened within the next year or so.  Why?  Because of the mindset most commonly adopted by people today.  Yet, we haven't seen anything to shut this down.  Why is that?  For the same reason the mindset is here in the first place.  People's intolerance of things are more focused on things such as religion, LGBT, atheism, etc. rather than these groups that like a T.V. show for girls.  Weird?  From their perspective, yes.  Weird enough to start riots in the streets?  Most certainly not.  To do so would simply draw more criticism from others than the Brony 'movement' itself because the issue is so insignificant on the grand scale.

 

I say it could happen in the future for the same reason it could happen today.  The mindset of intolerance will return, except it will probably be about different things.  But, in the end, the chances of it's happening is so small that it's not even worth thinking about.

 

There's my input on the matter.

-IP

 

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[1]http://www.freedomrequireswings.com/2013/06/exodus-international-shuts-down-leader.html

Edited June 21, 2013 by IronPuddinG

[Scootalove 10,684]

I don't think they will put an end to us anytime soon even though the lack of faith in humanity is really being shown. But, I really don't think the parents will do anything though.