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writemaster93 — On Behalf of Bronies Everywhere
Published: 2012-03-05 00:44:31 +0000 UTC; Views: 11267; Favourites: 250; Downloads: 22
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We've all heard of rabid bronies-those who force MLP on other people, throw fits when people say they don't like it, fav mostly pony porn, get worked up if pony humanizations aren't white, etc.But there are also rabid anti-bronies as well; those who think all people who watch MLP are crazy, lonely, middle-aged perverted furries, moan about how ponies have 'taken over' the Internet, whine when their favorite characters are ponified, drawing ponies being horrendously killed, portraying the characters as sluts, bitches, psychopaths, etc.
Well, I say these people are no better than the people they oppose.
First, how many of these rabid anti-bronies have actually been attacked by a rabid brony? Or even seen one? I've been in this fandom for a while and I have yet to see one personally.
Second, how many of these rabid anti-bronies have actually watched the show? The number-one reason this fanbase is so large is because it's a good show. If it wasn't, would so many people be gushing about it?
Third, these rabid anti-bronies act like no other fandom has insane fans except for MLP. What about Pokemon? Sonic? Naruto? I dare you to find a fandom with no insane fans at all.
Fourth, rabid anti-bronies act like they've never seen a new fad before. If something's new and popular, of course it's going to be everywhere, including the Internet.
Fifth, why do rabid anti-bronies whine about characters being ponified? Characters are drawn in different styles all the time, what makes making them ponies such a crime?
Now, I'm not saying all people who don't like MLP are out to get bronies, nor am I denying the existence of rabid bronies. I am simply standing by the statement of Lauren Faust that the rabid bronies make up only a minority of the fanbase and the majority of it are good people who enjoy a show about friendship with a lovable and memorable cast. We are willing to love and tolerate if we are loved and tolerated as well.
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I concur. It's one of the reasons I refuse to be called a brony. I am a fan of My Little Pony. Not a brony.
I know some may say it's the same thing, however I beg to differ. You see as long as I'm not a brony, I can successfully say I'm not with them.
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So you're not part of the fanbase then?
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That's my story and I'm sticking with it.
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That's cool dude but you make it seem as if calling yourself a brony is a bad thing.
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So fans calling themselves bronies is a bad thing? And why is that then?
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First, it's a stupid word; second, last I checked the word originated on 4chan, a.k.a. the source of all evil; third, can't we just use the term, My Little Pony fan?
I think the reason people use that word is because it's a quippy label for their community, and it makes them feel part of a group.
"Dress however you want, be whoever you want, but you don't have to be part of a group, and anyone who tells you differently is just some weak, herd-mentality loser." - Gladstone [link]
Plus, have you met most 'bronies'!? That's one group I don't want to be a part of.
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First, how is it a stupid word then?
Second: So because it probably came from 4chan it's bad? I guess troll face and memes are evil too then.
Third: Sure we can but I don't see the problem with brony or pegasister. They are just quirky names for fans of FiM.
Good quote and I agree with it. I'm not saying you should call yourself a brony, I was just wondering why you see brony as a bad nickname. That is all buddy. I don't get the point of the link but whatever floats your boat I guess.
And I have met a lot of bronies and they were pretty cool. But I'm guessing you're one of those people that associate the term brony with rabid fans of MLP. A understandable but short sided view if you ask me. Nice reply though.
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People actually hate the memes and the troll face.
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And I mean a lot of people I've seen do.
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"I guess troll face and memes are evil too then."
Yes, yes they are. They are very much evil. They are the most horrible and detestable elements of internet culture.
As for the link, that was the source of the quote.
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If you think troll face and memes are evil too then you are either trolling or taking things too seriously. Lighten up a little would buddy? Seriously, remove that stick from your ass and relax a bit.
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So, the fact that I think we shouldn't repeat the same things over and over again is a bad thing?
Let me put it this way, memes are basically pop culture references pretending to be jokes. "Not parodies, references. It's just pointing up a Master Chief helmet on a shelf and saying 'recognize this and laugh, you sheep.' And while some sheep will perhaps laugh now, when future archeologists discover games like Duke Nukem Forever and films like the Scary Movie franchise, they will assume they were created in an entirely different language, perhaps by an entirely different species of underevolved mole people in slogan t-shirts." - Yahtzee
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Whoa...you really think highly of yourself he buddy? Not to mention that you quoted Yathzee. That british bastard is still around? I thought you he would be kicked to the curve by now. Oh well. But seriously dude, relax a bit would ya? Some bronies just need to chill a little more. May I suggest some clopfics my kind sir?
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I am pretty relaxed. I just want society as a whole to progress forward, instead of walking around in the same circle for all eternity, endlessly repeating the same phrases over and over again, verbatim. Try to come up with something original. Besides, one of the crucial elements of comedy is doing something unexpected, which is the exact opposite of a meme. When was the last time you actually laughed at a meme anyway?
Also, no, I don't think highly of myself, I don't know where you get that idea. But please, lay off the ad hominems. If you want to have a civilized discussion, that's sort of a prerequisite.
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I think you're making a bigger deal out of then it is buddy. And when was the last time I laughed a meme? I think it was this week if I remember it correctly.
You do come across as someone like that dude. Just pointing it out. And those weren't really ad hominems but I guess I could not use. Or I can. Nothing is holding me back. If you don't that style or can't handle it then there is the exist. Some people in this fanbase...
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Using a meme right there buddy. . This should be fun.
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Not so much a meme, as a way of expressing exasperation. It's like any emoticon. The reason I specifically chose the Twilight Sparkle one is simply because I like how it looks. Not because of it's memetic nature.
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Agreed, I've seen just as many crazy anti-bronies, as I have crazy bronies. (But personally most "bronies," or FiM fans I've seen are quite nice & mature though, compared to some other fanbases I've seen online. The weirdoes are only a small amount.)
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