ialwaysfinishsecond 1 January 16, 2014 Share January 16, 2014 Now I'm not a Brony and never will be but I need some advice. My flatmate loves My Little Pony Friendship is magic. He spends most of his spare time watching the episodes talking on forums like these and going to conventions. However hes started to become obsessed about the old episodes as well, even asking me whether my sister( who used to be a big My Little Pony fan) would give him her memorabilia! I think this is taking things too far. What do you think? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delernil 952 January 16, 2014 Share January 16, 2014 Eh. Let him be him. We all have our flaws and weird obsessions and guilty pleasures etc. Now the sister thing is a bit creepy but I don't think you should try to stop him. Just let him go his own way. Everyone'll figure it out in time 2 I only love you platonically. As in plate tectonics. As in two bodies sliding against each other. <3 -Makusu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostfacekiller39 23,860 January 16, 2014 Share January 16, 2014 Let him do as he pleases, man. If he tries forcing it on you, you've got every right to tell him to back off; however, be a good friend and accept him for who he is 2 He who is Positively Obsessed With All Things Rarity!!! Check out the Rarity Fan Club! "Not everyone who is pretty is necessarily beautiful. For those two to come together is truly a Rarity" -Jacob G. Rosenberg Signature by @FadedSkies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenderIsAnIllusion 2,177 January 16, 2014 Share January 16, 2014 Yeah, obsession is a stage of bronyism...... It will pass My peep is against bullying.... Are you? http://mlpforums.com/topic/117034-suggestion-anti-bullying-campaign/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deesinn 393 January 16, 2014 Share January 16, 2014 (edited) Now I'm not a Brony and never will be but I need some advice. My flatmate loves My Little Pony Friendship is magic. He spends most of his spare time watching the episodes talking on forums like these and going to conventions. However hes started to become obsessed about the old episodes as well, even asking me whether my sister( who used to be a big My Little Pony fan) would give him her memorabilia! I think this is taking things too far. What do you think? It's fine, if he stops eating, stops bathing, and stops taking on his responsibilities like work or school, than we have a problem. Join the herd Edited January 16, 2014 by Deesinn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deleteduser12304978 71 January 16, 2014 Share January 16, 2014 I don't think its a problem unless he wont stop asking for stuff even though you asked, if he's a true brony he should understand when to stop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That One Techpriest You Used To Know 2,286 January 16, 2014 Share January 16, 2014 Now I'm not a Brony and never will be but I need some advice. My flatmate loves My Little Pony Friendship is magic. He spends most of his spare time watching the episodes talking on forums like these and going to conventions. However hes started to become obsessed about the old episodes as well, even asking me whether my sister( who used to be a big My Little Pony fan) would give him her memorabilia! I think this is taking things too far. What do you think? Remember that things being taken to extremes is always going to happen. If he starts trying to get you into it, and you find in wrong or bad or you just aren't interested, tell him to stop. That should stop him. Although, I'm not sure whether to be admirable or scared of his dedication to the fandom if he starts getting stuck into earlier generations, especially since those were specifically aimed at girls and hit the target quite well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freewave 1,145 January 16, 2014 Share January 16, 2014 There's certainly fanbases for the earlier stuff but i dont see why many FIM fans would like it much. Just keep an eye on him. I have made brony music since 2011. I like all kinds of music and genres. I'm sure you'll like some of it.. Here's My YouTube..I have several albums on Bandcamp and Pony.FM. Check out the 20+ Musician project Maressey which I am running. Check out the Brony Music Directory and FimMusic. A portal to all things Brony + Music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Fire 386 January 16, 2014 Share January 16, 2014 I grew up on the older gens of the show and have a bunch of the toys from childhood. It wasn't that bad for it's era, I dislike how a lot of bronies judge it without looking much at other media out at the same time. I see no problem with watching older gens now, it's no different than going out and buying that box set of Thundercats or He-man in my eyes. (Yes, I watched those too.) My oc - http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/flash-fire-r5698 "Take my love. Take my land. Take me where I cannot stand. I don't care. I'm still free. You can't take the sky from me. Take me out, to the black. Tell my ma I ain't coming back. Burn the land and boil the sea, you can't take the sky from me." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FNGRpony 658 January 16, 2014 Share January 16, 2014 Stop telling the op to join the herd. He came here in good faith, for advice. It shouldn't be a problem. Shouldn't be the key word. Are there any other problems you don't feel comfortable in sharing? Cause if that's it, there isn't a problem. It wouldn't be any less weird if you lived with a treckie. Which would be weird but okay ^^. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvTYhrZUgYY flight to the finish. i continue to improve, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denim&Venöm 19,562 January 16, 2014 Share January 16, 2014 Now I'm not a Brony and never will be but I need some advice. My flatmate loves My Little Pony Friendship is magic. He spends most of his spare time watching the episodes talking on forums like these and going to conventions. However hes started to become obsessed about the old episodes as well, even asking me whether my sister( who used to be a big My Little Pony fan) would give him her memorabilia! I think this is taking things too far. What do you think? Let him be for now. You wouldn't want him judging you about your interests. If he keeps bugging you about getting stuff or watching the show, tell him to stop. If he really is a Brony, he'll do just that. If he want's you to get into the fandom, there's nothing he can do on his part. He can tell you how good the show is, how accepting and creative our community is, but it will ultimately be up to you to discover for yourself whether or not we are worth your time. Becoming a Brony is something that should never, ever, be forced. Curious though. If you're vehemently against being a Brony, how did you come to find our forum and why do you have an account with us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ialwaysfinishsecond 1 January 16, 2014 Author Share January 16, 2014 (edited) Denim&venom. I am not anti-brony it's just when you have an older sister who made you watch the old episodes that's enough to put off the most ardent fan. And how did I find this forum? Easy, I used Google!!! Edited January 16, 2014 by ialwaysfinishsecond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorqueEffect 112 January 16, 2014 Share January 16, 2014 (edited) I think all there is to say has been said. Though I don't see where people started to assume he was trying push it on you. But whatever. I would just tell him to give you some space, and or tell him to just back off, and that he has crossed a line that makes you feel uncomfortable. I also agree with what some here have said, and obsession is a phase that all of us bronies go through, some take longer than others. Like me, I didn't really start pulling out of my obsession until the huge break after Season 3. So mine roughly lasted about a year and a half. Some may fall from obsession to passive interest, I know quite a few people like this, and even one of my old friends just lost all interest in the show after he got a better PC, so he had games to obsess over instead. Let him be for now. You wouldn't want him judging you about your interests. If he keeps bugging you about getting stuff or watching the show, tell him to stop. If he really is a Brony, he'll do just that. If he want's you to get into the fandom, there's nothing he can do on his part. He can tell you how good the show is, how accepting and creative our community is, but it will ultimately be up to you to discover for yourself whether or not we are worth your time. Becoming a Brony is something that should never, ever, be forced. Curious though. If you're vehemently against being a Brony, how did you come to find our forum and why do you have an account with us? Dude, nothing about his post says he is anti-brony. I am sure if he was he wouldn't have even bothered coming here, and would have just moved out and found somewhere else to live, that or straight up told the guy off. The guy obviously just wants a bit of advice on how to deal with him from people that understand him more, "aka" our community because he doesn't want to hurt the guy. Edited January 16, 2014 by TorqueEffect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootalove 10,689 January 16, 2014 Share January 16, 2014 I would just let him be him, getting involved would start to cause some tension. I wouldn't worry about it, unless it gets out of hand. Credit: Moony © Forum FAQ Forum Rules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks 10,816 January 16, 2014 Share January 16, 2014 Unless it interferes with him taking care of his responsibilities and enjoying other pursuits than I don't think there is anything to worry about. Rarity Get's Cockroaches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerpop198 696 January 17, 2014 Share January 17, 2014 It should not be of any problem. Eventually, he will get more calm and stop being overly obsessive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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