Godot Posted December 3, 2011 Author Share Posted December 3, 2011 So you think I choose to have the personality that being a fan of the show attracts? I can choose whether or not to say I like it, but I'm not going to stop liking it. Do you think you could choose not to like Rush? In the end, if people took the time to understand what the show and fandom was all about, they'd better understand who I am, because I feel right at home in this fandom and that's who I am and I didn't choose to be this way, it's simply how life turned out to be. I simply defend my fellow bronies because I've seen a lot of them get called things and a few friends are even afraid to admit it because of the hate and the social nightmare that would ensue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godot Posted December 3, 2011 Author Share Posted December 3, 2011 The point is why should it go beyond "Oh I don't like the show" or "I do like the show" and turn into "I don't like the show and I feel the need to show it by coming down on people who DO like the show" That's where things change, and sadly that's what's happening. You demonstrated it perfectly yourself when you decided to post here with your comment. It's the shift from opinions to attacks that started things such as discrimination in a lot of sectors of society that are hot topic issues today. Are blacks equal members of society now? Yes. His skin is black and mine's not. That's all that needs to be said and that's how the world is, yet this exists, "His skin is black and mine is white and I don't like him because his skin is black" And "He's gay, I'm not, I hate him because he's gay and I don't like what he does." It's not an exact comparison but do you see where I'm coming from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
priest_of_syrinx Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 QUOTE (Litehawk @ Dec 3 2011, 10:59 AM) Are blacks equal members of society now? Just because you view them as equal doesn't mean they are treated equally. Your example of race is still a terrible example. No need to martyr yourself for being a brony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethOfSyrinx Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Break it up you two before i fire the orbital friendship cannon. Now for some irrelevance. http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a374/Kalindshepard/130583921387.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Enemy Without Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 I don't care about whether you like the show or not, I just get angry when you liken the "abuse" you take to actual discriminatory practices. If you resort to a logical fallacy I will call you out on it, and it has nothing to do with who you are. Yes, I could choose to not like Rush, even though my friends poke fun at me every day about it. If I got angry at them all the time then we wouldn't be friends, would we? The thing is; my liking of Rush outweighs any need I have to defend myself from them. I am confident enough in my opinions that I don't need to lash out at anyone who attacks them. If neither of these applies, then maybe you don't really like the show at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godot Posted December 3, 2011 Author Share Posted December 3, 2011 Can we please drop this? The point is you came in here to attack us which was wrong to do in the first place. We're not pissing in your water, don't piss in ours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Enemy Without Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Insecurity is a wonderful thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godot Posted December 3, 2011 Author Share Posted December 3, 2011 Did I not ask you to drop it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godot Posted December 3, 2011 Author Share Posted December 3, 2011 Where was derpy this episode? http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/8567/derpy.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Enemy Without Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 QUOTE (priest_of_syrinx @ Dec 3 2011, 11:52 AM) QUOTE (An Enemy Without @ Dec 3 2011, 09:44 AM)QUOTE (PolarizeMe @ Dec 3 2011, 04:47 AM) QUOTE (Litehawk @ Dec 3 2011, 03:27 AM)QUOTE (An Enemy Without @ Dec 2 2011, 09:44 PM) Quick question: how do you reconcile this with your manhood? You mean the bravery of choosing to venture outside of the norm and the choice of individuality and willingness to harbor your own opinion against the masses? Feels pretty good That sounds almost exactly like the message behind the story of 2112. Seriously, it's just a freakin' TV show. Honestly, I don't see how males being a fan of this is a huge stain on their manhood or society. It's more acceptable for people to come out gay, lesbian, or bi, but we slam straight man who come out and admit they like/love something that's admittingly outside of the target audience? This is sounding almost like how we treated homosexuality and civil rights years ago. Nowadays we're more accepting of it because society's changed. I just see this movement of the bronies as another change or development that society is going through. For better or for worse, I don't know, but I want to say good. I'm pretty sure 10-20 years, something like this or close to it will pop up again and maybe by then, people won't care as much and accept it for what it is. I'm just an outsider who wasn't even aware this was even happening days ago trying to make a point, and defending older fans of the show because I don't have a problem with it or the fans. Really? Is it? Don't be ridiculous. You can't even begin to compare the two. I agree that the comparison is just a tiiisshhh melodramatic. I get humorously teased occasionally, but most people really don't care, or even find it amusing. The cases I've heard of outright brony abuse have been few and far between. There are things like this, but I haven't seen any other stories like this and it may be fabricated. But, on the other hoof ( ), I don't see any reason for bronies to have to defend themselves. Just read some of the comments on the article you posted. Clop??? Really??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godot Posted December 3, 2011 Author Share Posted December 3, 2011 QUOTE (An Enemy Without @ Dec 3 2011, 04:40 PM) QUOTE (priest_of_syrinx @ Dec 3 2011, 11:52 AM) QUOTE (An Enemy Without @ Dec 3 2011, 09:44 AM)QUOTE (PolarizeMe @ Dec 3 2011, 04:47 AM) QUOTE (Litehawk @ Dec 3 2011, 03:27 AM)QUOTE (An Enemy Without @ Dec 2 2011, 09:44 PM) Quick question: how do you reconcile this with your manhood? You mean the bravery of choosing to venture outside of the norm and the choice of individuality and willingness to harbor your own opinion against the masses? Feels pretty good That sounds almost exactly like the message behind the story of 2112. Seriously, it's just a freakin' TV show. Honestly, I don't see how males being a fan of this is a huge stain on their manhood or society. It's more acceptable for people to come out gay, lesbian, or bi, but we slam straight man who come out and admit they like/love something that's admittingly outside of the target audience? This is sounding almost like how we treated homosexuality and civil rights years ago. Nowadays we're more accepting of it because society's changed. I just see this movement of the bronies as another change or development that society is going through. For better or for worse, I don't know, but I want to say good. I'm pretty sure 10-20 years, something like this or close to it will pop up again and maybe by then, people won't care as much and accept it for what it is. I'm just an outsider who wasn't even aware this was even happening days ago trying to make a point, and defending older fans of the show because I don't have a problem with it or the fans. Really? Is it? Don't be ridiculous. You can't even begin to compare the two. I agree that the comparison is just a tiiisshhh melodramatic. I get humorously teased occasionally, but most people really don't care, or even find it amusing. The cases I've heard of outright brony abuse have been few and far between. There are things like this, but I haven't seen any other stories like this and it may be fabricated. But, on the other hoof ( ), I don't see any reason for bronies to have to defend themselves. Just read some of the comments on the article you posted. Clop??? Really??? Post here one more time and I'll report you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
priest_of_syrinx Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 QUOTE (An Enemy Without @ Dec 3 2011, 03:40 PM)QUOTE (priest_of_syrinx @ Dec 3 2011, 11:52 AM) QUOTE (An Enemy Without @ Dec 3 2011, 09:44 AM)QUOTE (PolarizeMe @ Dec 3 2011, 04:47 AM) QUOTE (Litehawk @ Dec 3 2011, 03:27 AM)QUOTE (An Enemy Without @ Dec 2 2011, 09:44 PM) Quick question: how do you reconcile this with your manhood? You mean the bravery of choosing to venture outside of the norm and the choice of individuality and willingness to harbor your own opinion against the masses? Feels pretty good That sounds almost exactly like the message behind the story of 2112. Seriously, it's just a freakin' TV show. Honestly, I don't see how males being a fan of this is a huge stain on their manhood or society. It's more acceptable for people to come out gay, lesbian, or bi, but we slam straight man who come out and admit they like/love something that's admittingly outside of the target audience? This is sounding almost like how we treated homosexuality and civil rights years ago. Nowadays we're more accepting of it because society's changed. I just see this movement of the bronies as another change or development that society is going through. For better or for worse, I don't know, but I want to say good. I'm pretty sure 10-20 years, something like this or close to it will pop up again and maybe by then, people won't care as much and accept it for what it is. I'm just an outsider who wasn't even aware this was even happening days ago trying to make a point, and defending older fans of the show because I don't have a problem with it or the fans. Really? Is it? Don't be ridiculous. You can't even begin to compare the two. I agree that the comparison is just a tiiisshhh melodramatic. I get humorously teased occasionally, but most people really don't care, or even find it amusing. The cases I've heard of outright brony abuse have been few and far between. There are things like this, but I haven't seen any other stories like this and it may be fabricated. But, on the other hoof ( ), I don't see any reason for bronies to have to defend themselves. Just read some of the comments on the article you posted. Clop??? Really??? I'll speak for 99.9% of bronies by saying that we like to pretend that stuff doesn't exist. And that's why I think some of it may be fabricated... The guy posting it seems sketchy. Just reinforcing your point that there really isn't that much of a problem with being a brony. I mean, if you're looking at clop or whatever, you've just got something seriously wrong with you. But being a brony really is not a big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godot Posted December 3, 2011 Author Share Posted December 3, 2011 QUOTE (priest_of_syrinx @ Dec 3 2011, 04:49 PM) QUOTE (An Enemy Without @ Dec 3 2011, 03:40 PM)QUOTE (priest_of_syrinx @ Dec 3 2011, 11:52 AM) QUOTE (An Enemy Without @ Dec 3 2011, 09:44 AM)QUOTE (PolarizeMe @ Dec 3 2011, 04:47 AM) QUOTE (Litehawk @ Dec 3 2011, 03:27 AM)QUOTE (An Enemy Without @ Dec 2 2011, 09:44 PM) Quick question: how do you reconcile this with your manhood? You mean the bravery of choosing to venture outside of the norm and the choice of individuality and willingness to harbor your own opinion against the masses? Feels pretty good That sounds almost exactly like the message behind the story of 2112. Seriously, it's just a freakin' TV show. Honestly, I don't see how males being a fan of this is a huge stain on their manhood or society. It's more acceptable for people to come out gay, lesbian, or bi, but we slam straight man who come out and admit they like/love something that's admittingly outside of the target audience? This is sounding almost like how we treated homosexuality and civil rights years ago. Nowadays we're more accepting of it because society's changed. I just see this movement of the bronies as another change or development that society is going through. For better or for worse, I don't know, but I want to say good. I'm pretty sure 10-20 years, something like this or close to it will pop up again and maybe by then, people won't care as much and accept it for what it is. I'm just an outsider who wasn't even aware this was even happening days ago trying to make a point, and defending older fans of the show because I don't have a problem with it or the fans. Really? Is it? Don't be ridiculous. You can't even begin to compare the two. I agree that the comparison is just a tiiisshhh melodramatic. I get humorously teased occasionally, but most people really don't care, or even find it amusing. The cases I've heard of outright brony abuse have been few and far between. There are things like this, but I haven't seen any other stories like this and it may be fabricated. But, on the other hoof ( ), I don't see any reason for bronies to have to defend themselves. Just read some of the comments on the article you posted. Clop??? Really??? I'll speak for 99.9% of bronies by saying that we like to pretend that stuff doesn't exist. And that's why I think some of it may be fabricated... The guy posting it seems sketchy. Just reinforcing your point that there really isn't that much of a problem with being a brony. I mean, if you're looking at clop or whatever, you've just got something seriously wrong with you. But being a brony really is not a big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Enemy Without Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 QUOTE (Litehawk @ Dec 3 2011, 04:47 PM) QUOTE (An Enemy Without @ Dec 3 2011, 04:40 PM) QUOTE (priest_of_syrinx @ Dec 3 2011, 11:52 AM) QUOTE (An Enemy Without @ Dec 3 2011, 09:44 AM)QUOTE (PolarizeMe @ Dec 3 2011, 04:47 AM) QUOTE (Litehawk @ Dec 3 2011, 03:27 AM)QUOTE (An Enemy Without @ Dec 2 2011, 09:44 PM) Quick question: how do you reconcile this with your manhood? You mean the bravery of choosing to venture outside of the norm and the choice of individuality and willingness to harbor your own opinion against the masses? Feels pretty good That sounds almost exactly like the message behind the story of 2112. Seriously, it's just a freakin' TV show. Honestly, I don't see how males being a fan of this is a huge stain on their manhood or society. It's more acceptable for people to come out gay, lesbian, or bi, but we slam straight man who come out and admit they like/love something that's admittingly outside of the target audience? This is sounding almost like how we treated homosexuality and civil rights years ago. Nowadays we're more accepting of it because society's changed. I just see this movement of the bronies as another change or development that society is going through. For better or for worse, I don't know, but I want to say good. I'm pretty sure 10-20 years, something like this or close to it will pop up again and maybe by then, people won't care as much and accept it for what it is. I'm just an outsider who wasn't even aware this was even happening days ago trying to make a point, and defending older fans of the show because I don't have a problem with it or the fans. Really? Is it? Don't be ridiculous. You can't even begin to compare the two. I agree that the comparison is just a tiiisshhh melodramatic. I get humorously teased occasionally, but most people really don't care, or even find it amusing. The cases I've heard of outright brony abuse have been few and far between. There are things like this, but I haven't seen any other stories like this and it may be fabricated. But, on the other hoof ( ), I don't see any reason for bronies to have to defend themselves. Just read some of the comments on the article you posted. Clop??? Really??? Post here one more time and I'll report you. Be my guest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Enemy Without Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 QUOTE (priest_of_syrinx @ Dec 3 2011, 04:49 PM) QUOTE (An Enemy Without @ Dec 3 2011, 03:40 PM)QUOTE (priest_of_syrinx @ Dec 3 2011, 11:52 AM) QUOTE (An Enemy Without @ Dec 3 2011, 09:44 AM)QUOTE (PolarizeMe @ Dec 3 2011, 04:47 AM) QUOTE (Litehawk @ Dec 3 2011, 03:27 AM)QUOTE (An Enemy Without @ Dec 2 2011, 09:44 PM) Quick question: how do you reconcile this with your manhood? You mean the bravery of choosing to venture outside of the norm and the choice of individuality and willingness to harbor your own opinion against the masses? Feels pretty good That sounds almost exactly like the message behind the story of 2112. Seriously, it's just a freakin' TV show. Honestly, I don't see how males being a fan of this is a huge stain on their manhood or society. It's more acceptable for people to come out gay, lesbian, or bi, but we slam straight man who come out and admit they like/love something that's admittingly outside of the target audience? This is sounding almost like how we treated homosexuality and civil rights years ago. Nowadays we're more accepting of it because society's changed. I just see this movement of the bronies as another change or development that society is going through. For better or for worse, I don't know, but I want to say good. I'm pretty sure 10-20 years, something like this or close to it will pop up again and maybe by then, people won't care as much and accept it for what it is. I'm just an outsider who wasn't even aware this was even happening days ago trying to make a point, and defending older fans of the show because I don't have a problem with it or the fans. Really? Is it? Don't be ridiculous. You can't even begin to compare the two. I agree that the comparison is just a tiiisshhh melodramatic. I get humorously teased occasionally, but most people really don't care, or even find it amusing. The cases I've heard of outright brony abuse have been few and far between. There are things like this, but I haven't seen any other stories like this and it may be fabricated. But, on the other hoof ( ), I don't see any reason for bronies to have to defend themselves. Just read some of the comments on the article you posted. Clop??? Really??? I'll speak for 99.9% of bronies by saying that we like to pretend that stuff doesn't exist. And that's why I think some of it may be fabricated... The guy posting it seems sketchy. Just reinforcing your point that there really isn't that much of a problem with being a brony. I mean, if you're looking at clop or whatever, you've just got something seriously wrong with you. But being a brony really is not a big deal. I understand. If something exists, porn is going to be made out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethOfSyrinx Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 ^ Aye, that's Rule 34 for you. >_< And Litehawk: http://chzbronies.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/my-little-pony-friendship-is-magic-brony-easter-eggs-anyone.png Derpy! (i know i stole it from memebase) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
priest_of_syrinx Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Well now that that's over, let's discuss Sweet and Elite! I though it was excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godot Posted December 4, 2011 Author Share Posted December 4, 2011 QUOTE (priest_of_syrinx @ Dec 3 2011, 07:06 PM) Well now that that's over, let's discuss Sweet and Elite! I though it was excellent! Me too! And it has brought me a new favorite background pony. http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HatAiQVJi3U/Ttqeb59l6kI/AAAAAAAAWeI/dsOAeWtbZGk/s320/93113+-+artist+Dizaster321+fleur_de_lis.png Fluer Come on, she's gorgeous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spirit of Xanadu Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 QUOTE (Litehawk @ Dec 3 2011, 07:23 PM) QUOTE (priest_of_syrinx @ Dec 3 2011, 07:06 PM) Well now that that's over, let's discuss Sweet and Elite! I though it was excellent! Me too! And it has brought me a new favorite background pony. http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HatAiQVJi3U/Ttqeb59l6kI/AAAAAAAAWeI/dsOAeWtbZGk/s320/93113+-+artist+Dizaster321+fleur_de_lis.png Fluer Come on, she's gorgeous When she first appeared I immediately thought of Princess Celestia for some reason. They look alike, outside of the magical hair, of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godot Posted December 4, 2011 Author Share Posted December 4, 2011 QUOTE (The Spirit of Xanadu @ Dec 3 2011, 10:34 PM) QUOTE (Litehawk @ Dec 3 2011, 07:23 PM) QUOTE (priest_of_syrinx @ Dec 3 2011, 07:06 PM) Well now that that's over, let's discuss Sweet and Elite! I though it was excellent! Me too! And it has brought me a new favorite background pony. http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HatAiQVJi3U/Ttqeb59l6kI/AAAAAAAAWeI/dsOAeWtbZGk/s320/93113+-+artist+Dizaster321+fleur_de_lis.png Fluer Come on, she's gorgeous When she first appeared I immediately thought of Princess Celestia for some reason. They look alike, outside of the magical hair, of course Well the thing is, the fanon says Celestia's hair turned magical with the use of the Elements of Harmony. Before then, it was pink just like Fluer's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethOfSyrinx Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 QUOTE (Litehawk @ Dec 3 2011, 11:05 PM) QUOTE (The Spirit of Xanadu @ Dec 3 2011, 10:34 PM) QUOTE (Litehawk @ Dec 3 2011, 07:23 PM) QUOTE (priest_of_syrinx @ Dec 3 2011, 07:06 PM) Well now that that's over, let's discuss Sweet and Elite! I though it was excellent! Me too! And it has brought me a new favorite background pony. http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HatAiQVJi3U/Ttqeb59l6kI/AAAAAAAAWeI/dsOAeWtbZGk/s320/93113+-+artist+Dizaster321+fleur_de_lis.png Fluer Come on, she's gorgeous When she first appeared I immediately thought of Princess Celestia for some reason. They look alike, outside of the magical hair, of course Well the thing is, the fanon says Celestia's hair turned magical with the use of the Elements of Harmony. Before then, it was pink just like Fluer's That was my first thought on her too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godot Posted December 4, 2011 Author Share Posted December 4, 2011 Lauren Faust pony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godot Posted December 5, 2011 Author Share Posted December 5, 2011 http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-51Dppe1lXKk/Tt0yYSYEawI/AAAAAAAAWuw/477oAysUlyk/s1600/93908+-+adorkable+animated+dancing+twilight_sparkle.gif Nuff said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spirit of Xanadu Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 My gosh I can't stop cracking up at that. It'll never get old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godot Posted December 7, 2011 Author Share Posted December 7, 2011 Have any of you read the fanfiction "Bubbles"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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