Why take the show seriously?

[ChoroChii 284]

@

 

With all due respect, I see from your profile that you are young, so this may be the first time you have seen a fandom as large, as passionate and as multifaceted as the one for MLP.

 

I am... not so young. And this is not my first time doing this. Not by a long shot. All the points you could bring up about MLP fandom - good and bad - have been done through the fandoms of many other television and movie and novel series' fandoms that get a large enough fanbase going. And yes, most of them have their fair share of different terminologies for sex and lonely guys hoping to get some from a pretty girl who shares the same interest. About the only thing that I can say makes the fandom for MLP unique compared to others that I have been in is that this one is the first truly large-scale fandom to have the benefit of the instant-communication era of the internet for dissemination of information on a rapid scale.

 

In short, judging bronies by whatever you perceive to be the worst of bronies is like judging the human race based on your opinion of the mafia. In any large grouping you are going to get a diverse range of opinion and interests, even when bound by a common interest, and the larger that grouping gets, the more likely you are to see others of like minds, whether you like where their minds are or not.

 

Just wanted you to know I agree with all of that and I appreciate your kindness. 

 

And you haven't seen drama in forums and other sites, like what you're talking about?

 

I've seen plenty of drama that circulated around several of the fandoms I've been in. 

 

1.) I posted something in the "unpopular opinions thread" that very night, bashing anime and it's fans, saying I'm getting a bit irritated with how there's so much anime being posted on MLP forums.

 

2.) A spectacle was made out of it and I ended up writing an apology letter to someone.

 

3.) You got very sarcastic with me, even admitting so on the status.

 

4.) You constantly sport an anime avatar, saying that you watch anime. Given I said there should be less of it and it should be moved to an anime-based forum if it's going to be such a constant source of discussion, I most likely offended you.

 

Now, can you prove that you weren't aware of what I was talking about? A huge spectacle was made out of it. I find it hard to believe you didn't know, especially since you were on at the time, given you commented on my status.

 

 

When was the last time I even posted in that thread? Why do you think I care about your petty drama? I don't know everything you do on the forums. 

 

 

Well, what made you change your mind? 

 

 

My friend being harassed for defending Hasboro. 

 

Dude, I know we're "friends" and all but now comes the time for me to speak up as someone that talks to you off site and say that post is a mess and floored me when i saw your name attached. It looks like something a Social Justice warrior typed up.

 

I could tear it apart but I'm affording you the courtesy of assuming it was written in anger in not doing that to you.   

 

Right, I'll make sure to copy and paste this to my Tumblr alt when I get the chance. Oddly enough, this isn't the first time I've been accused of being a sjw, so sorry for disappointing you.

 

 

Oh man.  Remember what I said about how the only major difference between fandoms is how much attention is focused on which parts of them?  All that stuff is there in the other fandoms.  Has been for years.  The fact you don't know about it shows that the spotlights are apparently ignoring those areas outside of the brony fandom right now.

 

oh okay. o:

[Simon 4,557]

 

 

Did you just ignore all the examples I gave? There has never been 90 pages of statistics, a 2 hour documentary, fleshlights, sex plushies. a dating site, or a whole language for one fandom. 

 

 

2 words: Star Trek.

 

Dating site?  I found four on the first page of my search.

 

A whole language?  We have a few random words for things, there are Klingon to English translation sites and numerous Klingon dictionaries and other sites.  On top of that there's plenty of English lingo for fans.  Bothered by calling people bronies?  Star Trek has two fan names - Trekkies and Trekkers.  Trekkers was created because Trekkie became too mainstream and was used by too many casual fans so the serious fans wanted to distinguish themselves from casual fans by coming up with a newer term.

 

2 hour documentary?  Please... there are so many Star Trek documentaries out there it's not even funny.  

 

90 pages of statistics?  The first result in my search was this 28 page block of statistical text... it's not 90 but it's also not the only statistics out there and it's not filed with pie charts and bar charts taking up the room.  http://www.academia.edu/461218/Results_Star_Trek_Fandom_Survey

 

The moral of the story is that this isn't something unique to this fandom.

 

And sans sex toys, what's wrong with any of the stuff you mentioned?  Every group of people have little technical terms they make up to communicate to eachother.  That's not unique to bronies or fandoms, it's just natural.  It's a way of communicating ideas that aren't easy to express with existing terms.  People aren't going to constantly refer to themselves as a "fan of my little pony".  It's long and gets repetitive to say.  So of course they're going to shorten it and come up with a term.  This type of thing just happens... 

And when is research or a documentary ever a bad thing?  It's a way of researching a group and communicating that research to others.  Why shouldn't people research it?  It's an interesting phenomena and represents a huge shift in traditional gender norms.

 

The bottom line is that none of this is unique to bronies, and really it's far from a compelling argument that bronies are somehow a bad thing.  But hey, if you want to insult the entire fandom because you think it's excessive for fans of MLP to do anything beyond watching the episode, then that's your business. 

[ghostfacekiller39 23,880]

I've seen plenty of drama that circulated around several of the fandoms I've been in. 

Then why do you need to make a big deal out of it now?

 

 

 

When was the last time I even posted in that thread? Why do you think I care about your petty drama? I don't know everything you do on the forums. 

Last time you posted in that thread doesn't matter, I hate to break it to you. You still could've read it/heart about it.

 

Also, I think you care because of how snide you got with me on my status update that, given the time and circumstances surrounding it, it was easy to tell what it was about.

 

Ergo, if this is the case, it'd make you no better than the people you're complaining about. 

 

I'm still waiting for something to disprove this, because the circumstances are REALLY playing in favor of me being right.

 

 

My friend being harassed for defending Hasboro. 

Don't assume the worst in a whole group of people just because of a few people. That's a bad thing to do.

 

Am I going to hate everyone who likes anime because a few weeaboos rubbed me the wrong way? Would that be the right thing to do?

Edited April 15, 2014 by ghostfacekiller39

[FoxyCryptid 4,330]

J

 

Right, I'll make sure to copy and paste this to my Tumblr alt when I get the chance. Oddly enough, this isn't the first time I've been accused of being a sjw, so sorry for disappointing you.

 

 

As someone who takes part in the "good" side the Tumblr SJ sphere(I follow and interact with blogs like PoniesForParents, Bronies Against Bullshit, Greek Gods For Social Justice, Disney Villains for Social Jusice, UghSocialJustice, and Pony Princesses for Social Justice) I can assure the only way to get called that is if you act like an SJW.

 

Oh, the dating site? That's the spawn of a larger "create your own dating site and we'll host it" service some nimrod thought up. Some of the other sites on the system put it to shame, there's one for "meme lovers" for God's sake.  

Edited April 15, 2014 by Shoboni

[Clarity 3,094]

Hi there.

 

So let me start with by saying that you have the complete right to say whatever you so want–– freedom of speech, own voice, et cetera. You think the brony fandom's done it overboard. Fine. I used to think that way, too. In fact, sometimes I still do. But I think what's warranted many rather irritated responses to your post is the attitude in which your post is presented. It's fine to dislike something, but you could be more courteous about it. Like not condescending people by saying "Lel, everyone's mad, how very typical of the group I'm ranting about!"

 

There's no denying that we're just like any fandom out there–– hold on a second. We're just like any fandom out there! How coincidental, huh? Yeah, that's right! What people've said above me are quite true. The anime fandom has much of the very components you described in your post. Reports. Documentaries. Cons, dating sites, goddamn sex toys–– they have it all. Every single fandom does. And this is coming from a weeaboo. Maybe you just noticed it more in the brony fandom. Yeah, quite understandable, considering the size of it. And the fact that you're in it and everything.

 

I've said it before in my previous post. No like? No stay! You can always not label yourself as a brony, as many people have done. You can even initiate a Hundred-Year war against the bronies where everything changed when the Fire Nation attacked. What you do is your choice. By god, though, please don't look down at people because they disagree with you. It makes you no better than the people you're talking about.

Edited April 15, 2014 by Homura-chan

[FoxyCryptid 4,330]

Don't assume the worst in a whole group of people just because of a few people. That's a bad thing to do.

 

Am I going to hate everyone who likes anime because a few weeaboos rubbed me the wrong way? Would that be the right thing to do?

 

Same here, I'm not thrilled with the anime fanbase at large(which is why I'm not on any dedicated anime sites ATM as much as I love anime) but I'm not going to go on the warpath, make hate blogs, hate on anime sites, or judge individual fans unless they prove themselves to be in the "bad" portion. 

Edited April 15, 2014 by Shoboni

[ChoroChii 284]

@@Simon,

 

Ah, got it.

 

 

 

Then why do you need to make a big deal out of it now?

 

 I've been wondering the same thing.

 

 

Last time you posted in that thread doesn't matter, I hate to break it to you. You still could've read it/heart about it.

 

Also, I think you care because of how snide you got with me on my status update that, given the time and circumstances surrounding it, it was easy to tell what it was about.

Ergo, if this is the case, it'd make you no better than the people you're complaining about. 

I'm still waiting for something to disprove this, because the circumstances are REALLY playing in favor of me being right.

 

I viewed nothing from that since posting in it, not everybody cares about your activity. 

Seriously, how does what you're saying even make sense? I asked why you'd post it if you were just going to keep your mouth shut and you just said something stupid, so I sarcastically said "That's nice". You really think everybody is up to date with your shenanigans? This is idiotic.

 

 And this is coming from a weeaboo.

 

You.. identify yourself as a "weaboo"? 

Edited April 15, 2014 by Sapphire-Ashes

[FoxyCryptid 4,330]

@

 

 

You.. identify yourself as a "weaboo"? 

 

Some people(including me at times) are rather fond of self-deprecating humor and will make jokes at their own expense and even call themselves insults.   

[Dattebayo 2,850]

You.. identify yourself as a "weaboo"?

That is seriously the only thing you took from that response, eh?

[ChoroChii 284]

Some people(including me at times) are rather fond of self-deprecating humor and will make jokes at their own expense and even call themselves insults.   

 

That was supposed to be a joke?

 

That is seriously the only thing you took from that response, eh?

 

I didn't see a problem with anything else they had said.

[FoxyCryptid 4,330]

That was supposed to be a joke?

 

 

I didn't see a problem with anything else they had said.

 

Halfway so, I assume. Not everyone take themselves or their interests stone-cold seriously. 

[ChoroChii 284]

Halfway so, I assume. Not everyone take themselves or their interests stone-cold seriously. 

 

Oh alright. I've just never met anybody who would call themselves a weaboo, so I was a bit taken back.

[Adente 1,000]

@,

 

This thread is gonna get locked soon from serial escalation of both sides, so I'll toss my two cents (not bits) in before it does get locked.

 

I understand a lot of what you're saying. (I really, really do) I squirm uncomfortably at the sight of stereotypical bronies sporting neckbeards and fedoras, and whining about a friendzone that doesn't exist, and being "men's rights" activists and whatnot. I know lots and lots of fans take things way too far, what with the R34 garbage and the sexual plushies and all that trash.

 

I get it. I absolutely abhor many aspects of this fandom. I barely consider myself a member of it. I don't look the part, act the part, or "feel" the part. I don't troll the internet, I go outside and play soccer and go on dates. I consider myself "normal", and much more well adjusted than many nutty bronies.

 

HOWEVER, that qualifying statement aside, there are much better ways to address these issues than going off on tangents and launching ad hominems against people. You're making your points in a very blunt and brazen way, and that's not the way to communicate these issues. If anything, it just makes the issues worse. And its not really your place or my place to call people out on their behavior. This is the Internet after all, and this isn't meant to be serious business. Admittedly, many bronies take the show way too serious, but you're taking their taking it too serious too seriously. You're doing the thing you hate. I'm just saying, its not anyone's place to call someone out just for being.... weird. We may not like it (I know I don't), but its their thing and their choice. 

[ChoroChii 284]

@,

 

This thread is gonna get locked soon from serial escalation of both sides, so I'll toss my two cents (not bits) in before it does get locked.

 

I understand a lot of what you're saying. (I really, really do) I squirm uncomfortably at the sight of stereotypical bronies sporting neckbeards and fedoras, and whining about a friendzone that doesn't exist, and being "men's rights" activists and whatnot. I know lots and lots of fans take things way too far, what with the R34 garbage and the sexual plushies and all that trash.

 

I get it. I absolutely abhor many aspects of this fandom. I barely consider myself a member of it. I don't look the part, act the part, or "feel" the part. I don't troll the internet, I go outside and play soccer and go on dates. I consider myself "normal", and much more well adjusted than many nutty bronies.

 

HOWEVER, that qualifying statement aside, there are much better ways to address these issues than going off on tangents and launching ad hominems against people. You're making your points in a very blunt and brazen way, and that's not the way to communicate these issues. If anything, it just makes the issues worse. And its not really your place or my place to call people out on their behavior. This is the Internet after all, and this isn't meant to be serious business. Admittedly, many bronies take the show way too serious, but you're taking their taking it too serious too seriously. You're doing the thing you hate. I'm just saying, its not anyone's place to call someone out just for being.... weird. We may not like it (I know I don't), but its their thing and their choice. 

 

That's fine, I don't really need the thread anymore. Despite what others have said about it not serving a purpose, it did. While I'm upset with a few users, I did listen to most of the points given to me and I think I'll be able to tolerate the fandom better now. My feelings are a bit hurt but the thread did exactly what it was supposed to do. Have the other bronies help me get over it and figure out who to avoid.

 

Thank you very much for your comment.

[Fhaolan 4,504]

I could go into detail, but it's not really worth it. Just re-iterating that in all the major fandoms, this stuff exists, and have existed for years. Bronies are getting into it faster than prior fandoms due to modern communication methods, and for the same reason it's a lot more... public, but so far there's nothing new here.

 

I've been in dozens of fandoms for most of my life, and I'm definitely on the older side of the brony fandom so I've seen quite a bit.

 

Ah, I'll go into one detail, what the heck. Did you know Tolkien was a philologist? That's a person who professionally studies languages and how they change over time in literature. It's the reason why a lot of his Middle Earth books have massive indexes about the elvish, dwarvish, whateverish languages, writing methodology, etc.

 

Since Tolkiendil were one of the first modern 'fandoms' (Yes, they're technically called 'Tolkiendil'. It's not worth it, don't ask.), and they were formed around works with a heavy linguistic bent, it set the precedent. Now-a-days, conlangs (constructed languages) and people fascinated by them show up in a variety of fandoms. Heck, there's a fandom *specifically* for conlangs, with several forums devoted to it.

 

And yes, I've seen one conlang whose entire lexicon was sexual terminology. It was about fifteen years ago, and I can't even remember what it was called now, but it's probably still out there somewhere.

[TheChosenPony 279]

This is probably going to seem typical and I pretty much don't care. I've always been highly open-minded and have defended this fandom in the past but at this point, I think it's time I about gave up. Why does everybody take this show so seriously? It seems every time something a bit upsetting happens, it's all over the internet and sometimes even on the news. Do you not see how ridiculous this is? Of course not because you're bronies. 

 

I understand fandom and popularity but a 90 page statistical report on freaking bronies? and a 2 hour documentary? Then we get our own con - fine, that's great but there's a limit to this insanity. People are actually worshiping this show and wanting to make a pony religion. This is where I draw the line. This is proof of people seriously needing to be cut off from technology and getting lives. Of course there are several creepers who think they're married to ponies and go around threatening people about it, just of course.

 

Doesn't help the brony image any that about 90% of them are desperate men, yearning for female attention. As seen with Bronysquare, how most of the community there are men who flirt with every women they see and think they're entitled to sex because they're "SUCH NICE GUYS" but women are bitches for turning them down and having different opinions, right? Then seen again with this site with it's "Special somepony" threads and such. Want more evidence? There is a brony dating site. 

 

It doesn't stop there either, there are plushies made specifically for boning the ponies and there are MLP fleshlights. This means that there are enough people out there who demand these products and they are selling well enough for them to continue to be sold. It's not just a matter of clopping to your pony porn that floods the internet anymore.

 

Speaking of which, why do we have our own terms for things? We're not just the MLP fanbase, we're bronies. We don't masturbate, we clop. [Or, you do.] We also need specific gender nouns to refer to ourselves, such as pegasister and then some people wanted to make an equivalent for tomboy and femboy. 

 

It's clear bronies don't understand copyright either because otherwise, they wouldn't be making such a big deal out of things being taken down. I'm sick of explaining this, I really, really am. If Hasboro were such a big, evil company wanting money as you say, why do you think they would remove something promoting them? That's right, obviously they had no choice or they'd lose their license to MLP permanently and we'd have no more FIM. However, I think that's what you guys want, as you send them death threats all the time. They have plenty of money to afford to just cancel the show. 

 

Then there's the whole social justice that bronies keep bringing up, how it's changing how the world views gender roles and such. Yeah, maybe it is but why does that mean people can't think you're a piece of crap fandom? You guys have your own social justice warrior bull going on and get irrationally mad at haters. Most people who don't like bronies or MLP are hated by bronies, it's very evidential with all the hater threads on this forum. 

 

Furthermore, I have to view the newest MLP episodes the day it comes out or else I'll be bombarded with spoilers, so that's fun. Also, the fact that everybody hates the other gens is annoying. *Rolls eyes* I'm sure this'll just be locked and I'll be hated or banned for it. That would be the typical brony response. Bring on the memes, poorly constructed potshots, and video games references. 

 

//Not sure where to post this, will just put it in general discussion, since I regular here.//

 

 

It is because we are men, Learning lessons of friendship. and society spits on that.

 

Look, this is all fun and games. Its a ride that never ends. We, Grown Men, are having fun with ponies.

 

Don't lose your open-mindedness, Everyone is different, there are no such things as "Stereotypes' because each person is different in their unique way.

 

I know the topic of this is "Why is everyone making such a fuss over ponies?"

 

I will give you three reasons.

 

1. There is more to the show than what you think, look deep, This show teaches lessons of friendship, and has gentrified most of this community.

 

2. We are Manly men watching Ponies

 

3. We are manly men watching ponies and enjoying it.

 

 

oesn't help the brony image any that about 90% of them are desperate men, yearning for female attention. As seen with Bronysquare, how most of the community there are men who flirt with every women they see and think they're entitled to sex because they're "SUCH NICE GUYS" but women are bitches for turning them down and having different opinions, right? Then seen again with this site with it's "Special somepony" threads and such. Want more evidence? There is a brony dating site. 

 

 

What?

 

Now that I'm reading through your topic more carefully,

 

It seems like you've gone into more of a full out rage.

 

The brony dating site is for people who want to have a girlfriend who likes pastel colored ponies. There is a christian dating site, should I start pounding on them just because of that?

 

Most guys here are normal guys, I really see no desperation for sex. I don't have desperation for any type of love, I will receive it when it comes. Besides, is that no different than the rest of society? Everyone dates after dates looking for "The One" when they should just wait.

 

Your really just breaking down on the community, this is false, and you know it, you are acting like bronies are some strange group away from society as all haters do. No, that is false. Bronies are simply people who like to watch the show, and they are intergrated within society, each and every one of them is different, Race, Origin, Language, Religion. Quit acting like we are some sort of different species. 

[FoxyCryptid 4,330]

@,

 

This thread is gonna get locked soon from serial escalation of both sides, so I'll toss my two cents (not bits) in before it does get locked.

 

I understand a lot of what you're saying. (I really, really do) I squirm uncomfortably at the sight of stereotypical bronies sporting neckbeards and fedoras, and whining about a friendzone that doesn't exist, and being "men's rights" activists and whatnot. I know lots and lots of fans take things way too far, what with the R34 garbage and the sexual plushies and all that trash.

 

I get it. I absolutely abhor many aspects of this fandom. I barely consider myself a member of it. I don't look the part, act the part, or "feel" the part. I don't troll the internet, I go outside and play soccer and go on dates. I consider myself "normal", and much more well adjusted than many nutty bronies.

 

HOWEVER, that qualifying statement aside, there are much better ways to address these issues than going off on tangents and launching ad hominems against people. You're making your points in a very blunt and brazen way, and that's not the way to communicate these issues. If anything, it just makes the issues worse. And its not really your place or my place to call people out on their behavior. This is the Internet after all, and this isn't meant to be serious business. Admittedly, many bronies take the show way too serious, but you're taking their taking it too serious too seriously. You're doing the thing you hate. I'm just saying, its not anyone's place to call someone out just for being.... weird. We may not like it (I know I don't), but its their thing and their choice. 

 

I like your attitude of not judging.

 

I still want to where you find these people though because I'll be damned if I've ever just stumbled upon one, and about the MRA thing, modern feminism isn't a bundle roses either(if you can't tell, I hate gender politics in that aspect and I think we should just suck it up and treat people as people) 

[Mywas 687]

Few problems I have with this Fandom:

1) Fanon is treated as a god. Try and ship Lyra with a stallion

2) Everyone has a large ego and acts like their better because they watch the show

3) The Chrysalis Luna and Derpy wankery

4) People acting like we have a hive mind

[Clarity 3,094]

 

 

You.. identify yourself as a "weaboo"? 

No, I don't. Frankly, it's not anime in general I like, it's a certain anime, and I hardly think that just because I like one anime makes me an automatically obsessive half-Japanese-American. 

 

It was sarcastic, yeah. I'm simply using a term many others have used to call me.

[Sunbro 4 Lyfe 939]

 

most of your points are too valid to argue with though, other than the fact the last few sound like stereotypes of most fandoms...

 

[aoEAF2FBvC0MIo2Q 3,676]

@,

The party's already over, kid. Just go back a few posts on this very page and you'll find this from the OP.

 

 

 

That's fine, I don't really need the thread anymore. Despite what others have said about it not serving a purpose, it did. While I'm upset with a few users, I did listen to most of the points given to me and I think I'll be able to tolerate the fandom better now. My feelings are a bit hurt but the thread did exactly what it was supposed to do. Have the other bronies help me get over it and figure out who to avoid.

 

 

Sapphire, I think you might want to edit the original post because I don't see other people going to bother reading through the thread to know about your change in perspective.

[ChoroChii 284]

Gaining new information is somehow bad? The brony fandom has grown at a tremendous rate and a documentary was needed to help explain what's going on to those who don't understand. And since when are people worshiping ponies? Even if this is true, the number of bronies who "worship" the show or the characters would have to be 0.000001% of the brony population.

 

There was a thread on here to create a pony religion, not enough people would seriously worship ponies but it's still concerning.

 

 

Of course there will be spoilers on the newest episodes on MLPForums, the largest brony forum on the internet. Don't want spoilers? Watch the show as it airs or don't come here until you've seen the episode if it's that important. It's impossible to keep all members from not posting spoilers.

 

I don't visit the forums until I've seen the new episodes, yet it still flood my DA inbox. It's not that big of an issue, just kind of annoying, that's why it was in a small sentence at the end of the thread.

What?

 

Now that I'm reading through your topic more carefully,

 

It seems like you've gone into more of a full out rage.

 

If I seemed to be going on a full out rage, I apologize. I have difficulties with communication, especially over the internet. I usually just state facts and over exaggerate, to make people care for what I'm trying to say. I've got to work on expressing myself better.

 

 

 

I still want to where you find these people though 

 

Pretty much all of Bronysquare. Almost every male has tried to hit on me and every other female on the site. 

Then quite a few of them get pissy about being rejected.

 

 

 I think we should just suck it up and treat people as people

 

..That's exactly what feminism is. Wanting equality for both genders. The problem is, there are several feminazis who have tarnished the name.

 

 

No, I don't. Frankly, it's not anime in general I like, it's a certain anime, and I hardly think that just because I like one anime makes me an automatically obsessive half-Japanese-American. 

 

It was sarcastic, yeah. I'm simply using a term many others have used to call me.

 

Yeah, I got that afterwards. Sorry for the confusion. 

 

 

Sapphire, I think you might want to edit the original post because I don't see other people going to bother reading through the thread to know about your change in perspective.

 

Yeah, I figured that would be the case. This thread'll probably be locked after awhile anyway and it won't be my fault if they make themselves look like idiots. Thank you for your comment.

 

What would I edit it with anyway?

[FoxyCryptid 4,330]

T.

 

 

 

 

Pretty much all of Bronysquare. Almost every male has tried to hit on me and every other female on the site. 

Then quite a few of them get pissy about being rejected.

 

 

 

..That's exactly what feminism is. Wanting equality for both genders. The problem is, there are several feminazis who have tarnished the name.

 

 

 

ay?

 

Really? Because I seem to recall a disproportionate amount of gay dudes being on there when I used it.

 

and they're slowly pushing the movement towards that end all together,  

And you haven't seen drama in forums and other sites, like what you're talking about?

 

Good God yes, the Homestruck fandom is infamous(at least the portion that's actually from Tumblr) for being full of porn, shipping, and bitchy SJWs. 

[ChoroChii 284]

Really? Because I seem to recall a disproportionate amount of gay dudes being on there when I used it.

 

How long ago was that? I have 1 gay friend on there, it's just, I've run across a lot of assholes who just wanted sex and relations. 

I've heard people are often leaving the site, as it gets boring or people are scared off by drama. 

 

 

Good God yes, the Homestruck fandom is infamous(at least the portion that's actually from Tumblr) for being full of porn, shipping, and bitchy SJWs. 

 

I remember often rolling my eyes at the HomeStuck fandom as well. I'll admit, I searched porn and shippings but when it came to people whining about the series, I got really annoyed. Those people were highly critical of the comic and raged on whenever Hussie added something the disapproved of. The fandom has so much recolors, as does the Keroro Gunso fandom. I actually know people in real life who consider themselves "Morails". It's ridiculous and I'm forced to keep quiet about how idiotic I think their fake relationship is.

 

..I hate fandoms in general, I dunno. Makes me cringe how I always seem to end up in one.

[RNgineer 161]

I think you're letting the small minority of bad bronies get to you, there are way more good and innocent bronies to the fandom who mean well