A little YouTube video I made :)

[Adachi 772]

I know it's media, but it's also pony related, so I guess it's best to stick this in Sugarcube Corner. If I'm wrong, a mod is welcome to move it to Media.

 

Anyways, the reason I made this video is because I hate how a lot of Bronies make MLP fan content that is not kid friendly, such as clop and gore. I was messing around in Pokemon Kindness Version, and found a particular battle that reaffirmed my stance on this subject. I believe that all MLP fan content should be kid friendly, otherwise a kid could play some MLP game thinking it's innocent, then end up getting mentally scarred for life.

 

Edited May 20, 2014 by Pegasus

[CyanSheepMedia 15]

If someone wishes to create content which may be dark, filled with gore, or pornographic I feel that they have the right too. Bronies don't act as though they own the show but they do have the right to create fan content which is not for kids. My Little Pony isn't the only show which children watch where this happens. Here is a list; Thomas The Tank Engine, Doctor Who, Star Wars, Mr Bean, Spongebob Sqaurepants etc.

 

Even toys such as LEGO have fan made adult themed items on the internet. I feel that stopping all of this would be bad for the mature online community. Whether it is creepy, gory, pornographic it is fair use and over all a good and healthy thing.

 

On the matter of children finding it makes this a hard thing to deal with. Censorship is certainly no the answer as censorship is an invasion of human rights to view certain footage and information. Most children won't find the content online and if they do than all I can say is tough as most children either won't understand it or see similar content elsewhere anyway. 

[Adachi 772]

If someone wishes to create content which may be dark, filled with gore, or pornographic I feel that they have the right too. Bronies don't act as though they own the show but they do have the right to create fan content which is not for kids. My Little Pony isn't the only show which children watch where this happens. Here is a list; Thomas The Tank Engine, Doctor Who, Star Wars, Mr Bean, Spongebob Sqaurepants etc.

 

Even toys such as LEGO have fan made adult themed items on the internet. I feel that stopping all of this would be bad for the mature online community. Whether it is creepy, gory, pornographic it is fair use and over all a good and healthy thing.

 

On the matter of children finding it makes this a hard thing to deal with. Censorship is certainly no the answer as censorship is an invasion of human rights to view certain footage and information. Most children won't find the content online and if they do than all I can say is tough as most children either won't understand it or see similar content elsewhere anyway. 

So you're honestly saying that a little kid won't be mentally scarred after watching cupcakes? Even if they stop the video at the first gory scene, the mental scarring still happens. I would have no problem with these things if they were kept far out of the reach of children (maybe have an age verification?), but most of it is right in plain sight, with no age verification, and some of it without so much as a disclaimer.

 

I understand that people should be free to be creative, but if someone doesn't want to be bothered with protecting children from content that they should not be seeing, then they shouldn't bother making stuff that's not kid friendly. I'm sure that all those who have kids of their own would agree with me. Freedom of expression is one thing, but all MLP content, whether official or fanmade should either by kid friendly, or there should be a warning and age verification so kids know not to watch it. For those who ignore the warning, tough beans for them. But to say the same to those who received no warning, that's pretty cold and irresponsible.

 

Edit: To further my case, try looking up "Pinkie Pie smile" on YouTube and Smile HD is the 2nd result (and that is a very gory video).

Edited May 20, 2014 by Pegasus

[Messershmitt 289]

I For one enjoy MLP Related Gore, and Creepy pictures and videos, i was even in stitches when watching "Cupcakes" and "Smile" HD. I find it helps bring out maturity, because not one child or human in that matter has been brought up without something bad happening, even if it is as simple as a family pet dying, it is just natural to see bad things, as it prepares us for life ahead. You could be brought up believing that the whole world is Rainbows and Cupcakes, but sooner or later you will realize that life isn't as simple as that. You've got to remember, that the Human race was forged on War, Murder, Rape and even Human Sacrifice. 

[CyanSheepMedia 15]

 

Edit: To further my case, try looking up "Pinkie Pie smile" on YouTube and Smile HD is the 2nd result (and that is a very gory video).

I am well aware of the videos but should a child really be browsing YouTube. There is much worse on that site and overall is immature for young audiences. Most sites that the gore and such are on are sites which children shouldn't be visiting. If you want to be a good parent than don't let your child go on sites where the adult community is immature and out weighs the child community. Also a good parent would have a program on their computer blocking certain content which most kids won't know how to get past. It is not about the internet changing for children but for parents to limit what their children go on to protect them. Some parents will be fine with letting their kids use YouTube and let them raise their kids that way. Don't intervene on the internet when trying to protect kids. Let the parents of the children intervene their kids from browsing certain sites. 

 

P.S. Most sites that require age verification is literally a "Are you over 18?" question with a "yes" or "no" button. Most kids would click yes anyway and not be scared off by it.

[Flash Fire 386]

Where are these kids parents? It is not the job of creators to monitor who watches the videos, it is the resonsibility of the parents. My kids watch mlp, I even show them some fan works, but the restrictions on thier internet use make it very unlikely that they could find these things and if they do, I am right there to stop it. 

[Magical Anarchy 177]

I agree that they should be kept a certain safe distance from children, but don't stop it. I really snjoy grimdark pony fanfics (Rainbow Factory, A fun Day!, Etc.) so yeah!

[Adachi 772]

I am well aware of the videos but should a child really be browsing YouTube. There is much worse on that site and overall is immature for young audiences. Most sites that the gore and such are on are sites which children shouldn't be visiting. If you want to be a good parent than don't let your child go on sites where the adult community is immature and out weighs the child community. Also a good parent would have a program on their computer blocking certain content which most kids won't know how to get past. It is not about the internet changing for children but for parents to limit what their children go on to protect them. Some parents will be fine with letting their kids use YouTube and let them raise their kids that way. Don't intervene on the internet when trying to protect kids. Let the parents of the children intervene their kids from browsing certain sites. 

 

P.S. Most sites that require age verification is literally a "Are you over 18?" question with a "yes" or "no" button. Most kids would click yes anyway and not be scared off by it.

I understand about the age verification thing, but those who really don't want to see NSFW stuff won't watch it if they know it's gonna have something that scares them. And about that software, it blocks out many things that are perfectly safe. They block out not only the offensive content, but a lot of non offensive stuff as well. Although I guess you have a point, kids who are mentally scarred by gore shouldn't have so much freedom anyways. And by the time someone is old enough to read disclaimers, they're old enough for the videos to not affect them.

 

Still, a parent could click on a video like Smile HD thinking it's harmless. Then again, responsible parents should screen videos before letting their children see them anyways. The internet is kinda like Halloween candy. You don't let children eat the candy before screening it for monkey business. Still, it's sad though. MLP of all things should be something that has the most trustworthy content, because it's a cute cartoon about candy coloured sentient talking ponies. And this mature content is giving many people a negative image of the show.

 

Edit: After going through a billion YouTube comments on videos I've watched where people with atrocious spelling and manners insult each other's mothers for their opinions, I believe that many kids who are too young for clop and gore do go on the internet anyways. Are their parents at fault? Yes. But that is no excuse for not watching what is put within easy reach of children, because they're crafty, and likely WILL find a way to undo the Netnanny or whatever program is blocking certain content. We shouldn't be making things even worse for these poor kids who have irresponsible parents. People are growing up to have a severe lack of morals. MLP of all things should be a bastion of all things that are good and pure, although I agree that there should be plenty of humor as well. In the end, the series was made for little girls, so when making content that is open to all and easily searchable, people should think "would I allow me little sister/daughter to view/play this?". If the answer is no, then for the love of Celestia, keep it away from children. There are plenty of ways to do so.

Edited May 20, 2014 by Pegasus