mega thread What are you thinking?

[Night Sky 352]

1 minute ago, Dawnshine Wonder said:

it's easy for people to get caught up in their criticisms of Rainbow Dash and some of her questionable behaviour in other episodes, like when she blew up the weather factory in Tanks for the Memories, and I think if I were her friend in some fantasy in alternate timeline Equestria I would not be too happy about her behaviour myself, but that does not mean I would immediately cut her off from friendship, she does have redeeming qualities, she does not tolerate behaviour that puts the lives of her friends at risk as shown in Wonderbolts Academy episode, when Lightning Dust needlessly created a tornado to show off, even Spitfire agreed that was unnecessary and extreme.

Also she scolded her parents in Parental Glidance episode for recklessly launching fireworks at Rainbow Dash and other Ponies flying with her. Some fans complained about RD doing that too, but I would be upset too if my parents did that to me, especially for something as stupid as flattery, I would have an argument with them about that the same as she did in that episode.

I make a point of letting Dash be Dash and not Coltspain at her. However, the Weather Factory is different. She entirely crossed the line there. She knew it was wrong ahead of time, and look, she and Tank were almost mulched by that fan. 

Dash is Dash, and I never come at her from a mean place, but the weather factory was just a disaster.

[Dah Onion Eater 4,342]

2 minutes ago, Night Sky said:

I make a point of letting Dash be Dash and not Coltspain at her. However, the Weather Factory is different. She entirely crossed the line there. She knew it was wrong ahead of time, and look, she and Tank were almost mulched by that fan. 

Dash is Dash, and I never come at her from a mean place, but the weather factory was just a disaster.

I may not like Rainbow Dash, but yeah, it's basically her job to be brash and a bit rockheaded at times 

[Night Sky 352]

3 minutes ago, Banananananajack said:

I may not like Rainbow Dash, but yeah, it's basically her job to be brash and a bit rockheaded at times 

Not for nothing is she Bill Shatner's favorite pony. If it weren't for her, not only would we not have a charming episode about Grand Pear's return, but I might not even be here. 

The first time I watched FIM, I didn't recognize Bill's voice, and I was busy. I watched that episode marathon among many others, I wasn't diving into the history of the show per se. I only realized a few months ago that Bill Shatner had come out as a brony first, and then, got a role on the show. 

I am of a certain age and generation. When I discovered that Captain Kirk is a brony, I had the courage to come out to my brother and my parents and now I am here. My brother is now just as into MLP as I am. Even now that James T can inspire people to be their best selves. And I owe, well maybe all of that to Rainbow Dash. Of course, she would be his favorite. There's no other pony it could possibly have been.

I got to attend a lecture the Captain gave at a convention, a long long time ago.

[Dah Onion Eater 4,342]

2 minutes ago, Night Sky said:

Not for nothing is she Bill Shatner's favorite pony. If it weren't for her, not only would we not have a charming episode about Grand Pear's return, but I might not even be here. 

The first time I watched FIM, I didn't recognize Bill's voice, and I was busy. I watched that episode marathon among many others, I wasn't diving into the history of the show per se. I only realized a few months ago that Bill Shatner had come out as a brony first, and then, got a role on the show. 

I am of a certain age and generation. When I discovered that Captain Kirk is a brony, I had the courage to come out to my brother and my parents and now I am here. My brother is now just as into MLP as I am. Even now that James T can inspire people to be their best selves. And I owe, well maybe all of that to Rainbow Dash. Of course, she would be his favorite. There's no other pony it could possibly have been.

I got to attend a lecture the Captain gave at a convention, a long long time ago.

I respect Dash as a character but I like the other characters more than her because of me liking the silly characters at the time I first found FIM

[Night Sky 352]

4 minutes ago, Banananananajack said:

I respect Dash as a character but I like the other characters more than her because of me liking the silly characters at the time I first found FIM

Which ones?

Flim and Flam and Cheese Sandwich are three ponies I consider silly and enjoyable.

[Dah Onion Eater 4,342]

2 minutes ago, Night Sky said:

Which ones?

Flim and Flam and Cheese Sandwich are three ponies I consider silly and enjoyable.

Pinkie, Cheese and Party Favor

Derpy too

[Dawnshine Wonder 1,130]

4 minutes ago, Night Sky said:

Not for nothing is she Bill Shatner's favorite pony. If it weren't for her, not only would we not have a charming episode about Grand Pear's return, but I might not even be here. 

The first time I watched FIM, I didn't recognize Bill's voice, and I was busy. I watched that episode marathon among many others, I wasn't diving into the history of the show per se. I only realized a few months ago that Bill Shatner had come out as a brony first, and then, got a role on the show. 

I am of a certain age and generation. When I discovered that Captain Kirk is a brony, I had the courage to come out to my brother and my parents and now I am here. My brother is now just as into MLP as I am. Even now that James T can inspire people to be their best selves. And I owe, well maybe all of that to Rainbow Dash. Of course, she would be his favorite. There's no other pony it could possibly have been.

I got to attend a lecture the Captain gave at a convention, a long long time ago.

Fluttershy is my favourite of the Mane Six as you know, but if I were in that fantasy world of MLP FIM picking favourites to me would not feel right, and yeah perhaps there would be some Ponies I'd gravitate to more than others in terms of friendship or respect for who they are as an equine citizen, but that does not mean I would feel comfortable letting them all know. And I still think Rainbow Dash means well, she showed it in more episodes than I mentioned although I don't remember them all off with perfect detail, when I watched it I have seen Rainbow Dash show her loyalty to her friends that helped them maintain peace and security by defeating their villains.

Rainbow Dash was too pushy in Dragon Quest episode, and I know Fluttershy did promise Rainbow Dash a favour in return for what RD did for her, but pressuring her to go on a dangerous trip to full sized dragons knowing full well she is afraid of grown up dragons, was out of line. So yes, sometimes RD does become brash and ego driven.

But if Rainbow Dash did not have such an adventurous spirit, she would not have encouraged Fluttershy to improve her wing power in Hurricane Fluttershy episode. Her determination and act tough demeanour has been a valuable asset to the team on more than one occasion. Rainbow Dash also believes in the strength of her teammates, she does not give up on Fluttershy just because she is well, shy, she is aware that Fluttershy is stronger than she lets on, and that's what I respect about her.

[Dah Onion Eater 4,342]

1 hour ago, Beep Beep I am a BEE said:

One of my friends brought up a very interesting question and I'm still thinking about it: if I said and did things differently in different situations, how much would the outcome change and how much would the future change?

 

Also, if I never befriended any of you and never even came on the Forums, would any of your lives be different in the slightest?  I doubt I have contributed that much to this place.

Sketch, I GAURANTEE you that I would not be on here as much if you and the rest of the Cutie Club Crusaders weren't here 

Thank you friend for all the talks 

[Starlight Serenade 3,780]

1 hour ago, Beep Beep I am a BEE said:

One of my friends brought up a very interesting question and I'm still thinking about it: if I said and did things differently in different situations, how much would the outcome change and how much would the future change?

 

Also, if I never befriended any of you and never even came on the Forums, would any of your lives be different in the slightest?  I doubt I have contributed that much to this place.

 

@Beep Beep I am a BEE

You know, sometimes I think of the exact same thing during my moments of reflection of my past and present direction in life. 

Sometimes I think about how different my life would be if I had not met certain people here or made certain choices. 

When I first joined the forums (I just realized that it was technically 3 years ago through another name), I made some friendships with some questionable people that weren’t really friends. 

However, I’m thankful for the experience as it taught me a lot about friendships and what to look for in people. 

Sometimes you will go through trial and error when making friends and being friends with others. 

Unfortunately, I had a family emergency with both of my folks being hospitalized during my first year here, and it was rough trying to manage things on my own as I had no help in general. 

I was alone and in my mind, for a moment, I truly believed it. 

My mindset was that I had to absolutely focus on real life and go away from being online, before a certain someone from the forums left me a voice message alongside other messages telling me not to leave and much more kind words. 

I was not even close to the person in question, let alone even messaged them much at all during my first tenure on the forums, so I found the gesture of goodwill simply odd in general.

Despite their kind words, I had to tend to my family’s issues and thought it was best to leave at that time. 

Those messages stayed in my mind for a quite a while after I left. I remember thinking to myself throughout the months that followed: “who the heck sends thoughtful and kind messages like that for someone they hardly know, let alone online?!”.

My first thoughts were that there were ulterior motives or that this person was messing with me, but they weren’t. That’s just the type of person they were. Kind and compassionate.  

A true role model and the type of person that I would come to admire. 

That’s when I first realized that I was not used to kindness from people due to my previous experiences in real life. 

It was thanks to those messages that I came back a year ago and started to believe in friendship again.

I eventually thanked the person who sent those kind words to me and we became friends for a while.

Since my return a year ago, I have been on a roller coaster of experiences and emotions as I had made new friendships that reached new heights, while realizing that I had to make stops and go separate ways with other relationships. 

There was another challenging period a little while back in February and March as I had personal issues arise again in real life. 

To tell you the truth, I was considering leaving the forums and other online spaces a second time, as I felt disconnected and not sure if I truly belonged anywhere anymore. This was further stressed with my depression. 

All these conditions made it feel like history was repeating itself! I thought I was going to withdraw from everything again, however, there was a special little princess(she's worthy of the title to me) that brightened the light in my heart and changed my mind. This person has only been on the forums for a short while as well!

Sometimes with the roaring flames that burn your heart, you need someone with a calm demeanor to cool you down and help you gain perspective again. 

It was this person’s support and compassionate heart that reminded me that even during our darkest moments where we feel alone, there are people here who care. This really emphasized how everyone has an impact on me, no matter who they are. (That person is one of my best friends now btw)

I’m thankful for all the experiences, both good and bad. I have learned over time how to appreciate the beautiful aspects of the bad relationships as they taught me various things about life. 

Sometimes we make mistakes, but if we are able to apologize and forgive one another, I think we'll be okay. 

Without a shadow of a doubt, I honestly believe that I will be friends again with all those people. 

You might ask how or why? But don’t question it, it’s one of those things that I just know in my heart. Trust me.

I think we all help each other no matter who we are, but even further beyond how we perceive ourselves.

Now this was very long winded, but what I’m trying to say is that alongside many other users here, you have helped me in a sense to view things from other perspectives and feel less alone in my thoughts. 

To me that's something to cherish and be thankful for. 

I'm thankful for your presence on the forums and my life.

[Dawnshine Wonder 1,130]

Rainbow Dash in MLP FIM has her flaws @Night Sky however I have seen people treat each other worse in real life while not making any effort to change their behaviour, cultists who worship billionaires that support criminal behaviour and genocides. Even a domestic abuser is worse than Rainbow Dash, IMO.

 

Rainbow Dash at least maintains solidarity with her team, she showed defiance against enemies like Discord in The Return to Harmony episode, she treated Scootaloo with respect despite her own insecurities or fears of not being able to fly.

I don't believe she would sink to the cruelty shown in the fan fiction Rainbow Factory, that's not her at all. And honestly fan fictions like that paints a narrative of the Mane Six that is entirely unnecessary and dark in my opinion. Some fans may enjoy stories like that, but I find that fan fiction as messed up as the Little Ms Rarity fanfic, or the creepypasta story about Pinkie Pie being a cannibal being another one.

 

 

 

 

[Hippity Hoppity Sketch 1,843]

6 hours ago, Banananananajack said:

Sketch, I GAURANTEE you that I would not be on here as much if you and the rest of the Cutie Club Crusaders weren't here 

Thank you friend for all the talks 

Aww, you're welcome, friend. I probably wouldn't be so social if it weren't for you and the Cutie Club Crusaders! 

 

6 hours ago, Starlight Serenade said:

 

@Beep Beep I am a BEE

You know, sometimes I think of the exact same thing during my moments of reflection of my past and present direction in life. 

Sometimes I think about how different my life would be if I had not met certain people here or made certain choices. 

When I first joined the forums (I just realized that it was technically 3 years ago through another name), I made some friendships with some questionable people that weren’t really friends. 

However, I’m thankful for the experience as it taught me a lot about friendships and what to look for in people. 

Sometimes you will go through trial and error when making friends and being friends with others. 

Unfortunately, I had a family emergency with both of my folks being hospitalized during my first year here, and it was rough trying to manage things on my own as I had no help in general. 

I was alone and in my mind, for a moment, I truly believed it. 

My mindset was that I had to absolutely focus on real life and go away from being online, before a certain someone from the forums left me a voice message alongside other messages telling me not to leave and much more kind words. 

I was not even close to the person in question, let alone even messaged them much at all during my first tenure on the forums, so I found the gesture of goodwill simply odd in general.

Despite their kind words, I had to tend to my family’s issues and thought it was best to leave at that time. 

Those messages stayed in my mind for a quite a while after I left. I remember thinking to myself throughout the months that followed: “who the heck sends thoughtful and kind messages like that for someone they hardly know, let alone online?!”.

My first thoughts were that there were ulterior motives or that this person was messing with me, but they weren’t. That’s just the type of person they were. Kind and compassionate.  

A true role model and the type of person that I would come to admire. 

That’s when I first realized that I was not used to kindness from people due to my previous experiences in real life. 

It was thanks to those messages that I came back a year ago and started to believe in friendship again.

I eventually thanked the person who sent those kind words to me and we became friends for a while.

Since my return a year ago, I have been on a roller coaster of experiences and emotions as I had made new friendships that reached new heights, while realizing that I had to make stops and go separate ways with other relationships. 

There was another challenging period a little while back in February and March as I had personal issues arise again in real life. 

To tell you the truth, I was considering leaving the forums and other online spaces a second time, as I felt disconnected and not sure if I truly belonged anywhere anymore. This was further stressed with my depression. 

All these conditions made it feel like history was repeating itself! I thought I was going to withdraw from everything again, however, there was a special little princess(she's worthy of the title to me) that brightened the light in my heart and changed my mind. This person has only been on the forums for a short while as well!

Sometimes with the roaring flames that burn your heart, you need someone with a calm demeanor to cool you down and help you gain perspective again. 

It was this person’s support and compassionate heart that reminded me that even during our darkest moments where we feel alone, there are people here who care. This really emphasized how everyone has an impact on me, no matter who they are. (That person is one of my best friends now btw)

I’m thankful for all the experiences, both good and bad. I have learned over time how to appreciate the beautiful aspects of the bad relationships as they taught me various things about life. 

Sometimes we make mistakes, but if we are able to apologize and forgive one another, I think we'll be okay. 

Without a shadow of a doubt, I honestly believe that I will be friends again with all those people. 

You might ask how or why? But don’t question it, it’s one of those things that I just know in my heart. Trust me.

I think we all help each other no matter who we are, but even further beyond how we perceive ourselves.

Now this was very long winded, but what I’m trying to say is that alongside many other users here, you have helped me in a sense to view things from other perspectives and feel less alone in my thoughts. 

To me that's something to cherish and be thankful for. 

I'm thankful for your presence on the forums and my life.

This is so sweet   I'm actually so glad you're still here, otherwise I would have never gotten the chance to meet you. You deserve only great things to happen for you, Starlight. We all do make mistakes and I've seen you apologize for yours when you had to and I find you admirable for that. Keep being wonderful, Starlight.  

[Snoopy Fan 3,143]

How does Snoopy wind up his ears like helicopter blades?

[ZiggWheelsManning 11,619]

A doctor's appointment is coming, there's no time to waste  

[Dawnshine Wonder 1,130]

31 minutes ago, ZiggWheelsManning said:

A doctor's appointment is coming, there's no time to waste  

I don't enjoy doctor appointments myself, other than fear of bloodwork, there is always that chance a serious health condition can be detected, which can be worrying.

[Snoopy Fan 3,143]

35 minutes ago, ZiggWheelsManning said:

A doctor's appointment is coming, there's no time to waste  

I actually had my doctors appointment earlier this week.

[Florana 190]

16 hours ago, Beep Beep I am a BEE said:

Also, if I never befriended any of you and never even came on the Forums, would any of your lives be different in the slightest?  I doubt I have contributed that much to this place.

Be it a big or small contribution, there is a part of the Forums that has been enhanced thanks to you being here. And while I'm not exactly the most active member, I mean it when I say that your posts, especially the drawings, make me happy to scroll through! 

And if you casted smiles on people's faces so swiftly, think about the good memories you'll form if you stick around! I certainly hope to get to know you better, even if I'm guilty of being shy at times. 

[Snoopy Fan 3,143]

The flying characters in Sonic Heroes have to be pretty strong if they’re able to lift their other two teammates.

[Dawnshine Wonder 1,130]

6 minutes ago, Snoopy Fan said:

The flying characters in Sonic Heroes have to be pretty strong if they’re able to lift their other two teammates.

Sonic Heroes was a better game than Knuckles Chaotix IMO

it had its issues, but you had more freedom of movement to perform attacks. The music was much better as well. Really the few things I found wrong with it is the clipping through sections of levels that happened at random like in Grand Metropolis, switching grind rails in Rail Canyon and Bullet Station, the janky pinball mechanics in Bingo Highway and Casino Park. There are many instances where it is legit a player's fault if they died in stages of the game though, if they're not paying attention to boss weaknesses, failing to use team blasts to clear out tough enemies in Final Fortress etc.

[Snoopy Fan 3,143]

How does Snoopy tell Woodstock apart from all the other birds?

[Sparklefan1234 174,044]

4 minutes ago, Snoopy Fan said:

How does Snoopy tell Woodstock apart from all the other birds?

Do any of the other birds fly awkwardly like Woodstock does? I think that's how Snoopy would be able to tell them apart. 

Edited April 10 by Sparklefan1234

[Dawnshine Wonder 1,130]

I hope I can get to sleep properly tonight, I deliberately stayed up for as long as I could all day so I could get my sleeping patterns back to normal.

[Ice Princess Silky <3 15,035]

I am thinking back on the past decade and the countless of people I have met and had the pleasure to get to know. 

Also, remember my 10 year anniversary blog? How I said I would step down last year? Yeah. Some of those gems convinced me to still stick around despite my trying to part ways gracefully. I am very humbled and grateful to all the kind souls -- both those who show as active here as well as those who seem inactive and choose to lurk just to check in. <3 

22 hours ago, Beep Beep I am a BEE said:

One of my friends brought up a very interesting question and I'm still thinking about it: if I said and did things differently in different situations, how much would the outcome change and how much would the future change?

 

Also, if I never befriended any of you and never even came on the Forums, would any of your lives be different in the slightest?  I doubt I have contributed that much to this place.

Funny how that can feel, right? Often it is the most arrogant and self important of people who contribute little... (believe me, I have seen way too much of my share during my time having modded groups since 2012) and the ones who make the most impacts tend to either not see it or be the humblest. After 10 years, I continue to see this pattern. 
It is both refreshing to see that kind of humility but also a bit sad to see people not be aware of their talents/impacts.

[ComanderZhabikKlavik 3,623]

If the Terminator ran a marathon with David Goggins, David would win. I finished reading the book "Never Finished" by David Goggins and this book is just amazing! David Goggins' books are the best I've read, I'm unlikely to find books better than his.

[Dawnshine Wonder 1,130]

Rainbow Factory fanfic scares me

That version of Rainbow Dash turned Equestria into Hell, and honestly, I hate her. When it comes to official Rainbow Dash I don't dislike her, but she is not my favourite. However in the grimdark version she is much worse, she even turned against her own friend Scootaloo, not that killing other Ponies made it any better.

Why? why inject Saw movie style sadism into MLP?

[Snoopy Fan 3,143]

Apparently, Charlie Brown is good at bowling.