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zer0dch Ripto Gems: 1916
#1 Posted: 08:01:06 13/03/2015 | Topic Creator
someone please clarify to me why grown men and women watch this show

i legitimately want to know. what makes it so special compared to other TV? or is it the "cute ponies" or "plot" or whatever

i'd really like some insight. some real discussion would be appreciated. what does this show have over other tv? the fan base irks me but i legit want to know why the fan base loves it so much

i swear to god if this gets locked by a hunter again for no reason given im gonna

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Samius Hunter Gems: 9573
#2 Posted: 08:36:22 13/03/2015
Well, I'm not an expert on the subject, but I believe that certain kinds of people are drawn to MLP for the same reason they're drawn to franchises like Sonic. It's non-threatening, very simplistic, it's characters are very archetypal and the animation is smooth and easy on the eyes.

I've watched a few episodes a few months back because I tried to figure this same stuff out myself. It was okay in my opinion, not bad for a kid's cartoon. To some I suppose it seems like more of an adult thing because it's not a "dumb" show, which is actually pretty important if you look at it from a teenager's or an adult's point of view. While to plot is simple it's not always that predictable, and the characters are relate-able because they aren't written to be brain dead (many other cartoons today suffer from the "dumb-characters"-syndrome).
There is also a very large range of main characters, further increasing the odds of anyone finding interest in at least one of them. That's exactly the reason why that design decision was made in the first place. I suppose they just didn't expect it to work with adults as well.

In the end, I think most of the "impact" the fandom makes is caused by it's visibility, not necessarily by it's size. I don't think there really are that many "hardcore bronies" in existense. They're just the most radical of the bunch.
In a place like 4chan where that is often vilified, even to the point of ponyfellows getting their own containment board to halt their posting everywhere else, they are very visible. Here on the other hand?.. Or offline/IRL?.. They aren't so numerous.

And sure, there are some pretty freaky things going on in the fandom as well. I don't think that should be ignored, as it seems to be pretty widespread. Foremost is the sexual attraction to the characters of the show. I don't really know why that is, but I do have some guesses.

Edit: Oh, and the previous topics were closed for trolling. Though I'm sure you already realized that.
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#3 Posted: 08:41:26 13/03/2015
Think about it, adults like Pokemon or Sonic or other things from their childhood so why can't they like MLP?
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#4 Posted: 10:39:46 13/03/2015
I agree that mlp is weird, and bronies shouldn't exist, but I didn't make a topic about it.
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#5 Posted: 10:47:00 13/03/2015
As an original 'Brony' i have a few things to say.

First off, i really hate that word, it's just another pathetic fad word that people try and use to make themselves stand out in the crowd, but it helps to make my point.

News flash kids you're not original, Greeble has been there, done that and bought the movie.

I would never, ever watch this again as an adult because i think it's awful, compared to some other kids shows.

The only reason i can think of that an adult would watch this, is because their kids enjoy it, they're drunk or high and on a come down.

In conclusion, Bronies are not original concept, because guys have watched MLP long before this series even existed.

Some guys i know, including myself actually owned some of the ponies, not because we wanted to make out we were rebelling against something, but because we actually liked horses.

If you're an adult or a kid and you're watching it because you like it, fill your boots.

But if you're doing it to try and make yourself look like some sort of rebel, i wouldn't bother because you're not impressing anyone.

If there are any true fans out there carry on and don't let the fakers bring you down smilie

In conclusion, the new version is horrible when you look at it from the point of view of someone who's seen the original series, and fake Bronies are pathetic.

That's my rant over.

*walks away, feeling much better*

Edit:

Apparantly Bronie is actually spelled Brony, who knew?
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#6 Posted: 12:59:41 13/03/2015
Oh good a thread that isn't closed.

Well the reason I like(d) the show is because of amusing dialogue and their ability to craft a decent story when they actually tried. It has a nice, bright aesthetic that contrasts with a lot of the more dark and dreary media (films, shows, music, what have you) that I either consume or am told to consume because of my age. The characters at first seem like one note, one dimensional characters. But there's a lot to interpret from them and it gives them potential to be a lot more complex than they seem from the start. Rarity, for example, is a much more complex character beyond "she likes making dresses".

It's honestly a little difficult to explain, and of course other people will have their own reasons, but for me it boils down to simply enjoying what I was shown when it actually worked out (season 2) and disliking it when it didn't (half of season 4). But I'm probably on the more cynical and critical side of things in regards to the show, compared to others who will always praise it as well as things the fanbase comes up with. But my interest in the show has drastically decreased over the past year and this upcoming season will probably make or break the show for me.

But I agree that the fanbase, for the most part, is pretty bad. Having spent a year on a forum and even attending a con, I've noticed that they're rather inclusive and not very welcoming to newer people. For a fanbase that often talks about how they've been shunned by people and want to find friends, they sure don't do a good job at making friends with people they don't already know. They also just end to have a bad attitude about things (the Molestia incident; Derpy's voice; alicorn Twilight).

And honestly you can make the same argument about why you, a grown man, are planning to watch Frozen.
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#7 Posted: 13:15:54 13/03/2015
I've watched a few episodes, it isn't amazing or anything, and to me, it doesn't deserve all the credit it gets, But, I have to say it is sort of addicting.
I would watch one and stop, but then I would feel the urge to watch it again,
I like the animation characters, story, and everything, once you get used to it, it's really good,
But nothing I'm going to start watching or anything~

Sort of like with me and Skylanders~
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#8 Posted: 13:22:13 13/03/2015
Quote: zer0dch
someone please clarify to me why grown men and women watch this show

i legitimately want to know. what makes it so special compared to other TV? or is it the "cute ponies" or "plot" or whatever

i'd really like some insight. some real discussion would be appreciated. what does this show have over other tv? the fan base irks me but i legit want to know why the fan base loves it so much

i swear to god if this gets locked by a hunter again for no reason given im gonna

laugh



Well for starters the artwork style is pretty top notch and well drawn. It has good morals and is overall really funny. There are also hidden references (like most kid shows) that are just barely there. Like Doctor Whooves for example. (His name should be enough to know who he is a reference to)
Sometimes the plot can be kinda serious at some times while at other times just going for the laughs. The main 6 also known as the Mane 6 aka the main characters the show revolves around each have their own unique personality.
Rainbow Dash is the element of loyalty, thus she is really loyal to her friends. She is overconfident at times but her loyalty to her friends is top notch.
Fluttershy represents the element of kindess, she is really timid but despite that she takes care of exotic and non exotic animals.
Pinkie Pie is the element of laughter. Pinkie pie is crazy and loves to party, she is a bit of an odd ball but that is just because she tries her hardest to make others laugh.
Rarity is the element of generosity. While she can be a bit whiny at times (Note she is my least favorite of them) she does have a good heart.

And finally the main main character herself, Twilight Sparkle.

Twilight Sparkle is the element of magic (which is more like friendship then actual magic). Princess Celestia (implied goddess of the world) sent her to Ponyville in order to learn what friendship is seeing Twilight was a bit of a loner. Twilight Sparkle is very loyal to her friends and would do anything to prevent them from being hurt. She is the only member to have visited the human world and she is very fluent in magic.


I won't get into the fan music and fan animations as they aren't relevant.
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#9 Posted: 15:40:27 13/03/2015
Quote: epicLLOYD
Think about it, adults like Pokemon or Sonic or other things from their childhood so why can't they like MLP?



eh.

^Pretty much this.


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somePerson Diamond Sparx Gems: 9574
#10 Posted: 15:46:43 13/03/2015
Adults can watch shows for 6 year olds and kids can watch porn.
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Greeble Emerald Sparx Gems: 4431
#11 Posted: 15:56:56 13/03/2015
Quote: somePerson
Adults can watch shows for 6 year olds and kids can watch porn.


This is why no-one invites you to parties.

*Gets water bottle*

Back into your corner and stop trying to troll.
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#12 Posted: 16:04:39 13/03/2015
inb4 part 4
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Greeble Emerald Sparx Gems: 4431
#13 Posted: 16:06:34 13/03/2015
Quote: eruptshake137
inb4 part 4


The way these keep ending i don't think there will be a part 4.
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#14 Posted: 16:10:35 13/03/2015
Quote: Greeble
Quote: eruptshake137
inb4 part 4


The way these keep ending i don't think there will be a part 4.



the more u knoooooooooooowwwwwwwwww
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#15 Posted: 16:11:38 13/03/2015
Quote: eruptshake137
inb4 part 4


IKR...
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#16 Posted: 16:49:53 13/03/2015
Quote: CAV

But I agree that the fanbase, for the most part, is pretty bad. Having spent a year on a forum and even attending a con, I've noticed that they're rather inclusive and not very welcoming to newer people. For a fanbase that often talks about how they've been shunned by people and want to find friends, they sure don't do a good job at making friends with people they don't already know. They also just end to have a bad attitude about things (the Molestia incident; Derpy's voice; alicorn Twilight).

While I would put my 2 cents in, my views have been explained by others already. But, this I can agree with, I've been to several MLP cons and they will test you on your knowledge to see if your a "true" fan, and if your not, they will annoy you til you're gone. Although the fandom is honestly really bad, it was pretty good early on, it just got worse and is still getting worse.
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#17 Posted: 16:57:28 13/03/2015
Quote: Greeble
Quote: somePerson
Adults can watch shows for 6 year olds and kids can watch porn.


This is why no-one invites you to parties.

*Gets water bottle*

Back into your corner and stop trying to troll.



How am I trolling?
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#18 Posted: 17:06:27 13/03/2015
Quote: AJAwesome

While I would put my 2 cents in, my views have been explained by others already. But, this I can agree with, I've been to several MLP cons and they will test you on your knowledge to see if your a "true" fan, and if your not, they will annoy you til you're gone. Although the fandom is honestly really bad, it was pretty good early on, it just got worse and is still getting worse.


In my case they didn't even do that. I went to the local convention and before that I went to a few TCG meetups. In both cases people usually just ignored me. I'm a shy person in general but even when I tried to speak up or say something more often than not I was just brushed off as they went on to talk with people they were already familiar with.

The booth guys were nice, I suppose. Especially the My Little Ties guy for letting me charge my phone by his booth.
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#19 Posted: 17:10:40 13/03/2015
Quote: CAV
Quote: AJAwesome

While I would put my 2 cents in, my views have been explained by others already. But, this I can agree with, I've been to several MLP cons and they will test you on your knowledge to see if your a "true" fan, and if your not, they will annoy you til you're gone. Although the fandom is honestly really bad, it was pretty good early on, it just got worse and is still getting worse.


In my case they didn't even do that. I went to the local convention and before that I went to a few TCG meetups. In both cases people usually just ignored me. I'm a shy person in general but even when I tried to speak up or say something more often than not I was just brushed off as they went on to talk with people they were already familiar with.

The booth guys were nice, I suppose. Especially the My Little Ties guy for letting me charge my phone by his booth.
Venders are usually pretty nice people.
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#20 Posted: 17:13:46 13/03/2015
It would make sense since it's their job to be nice so to attract customers.

And in 2013 I was on an MLP forum. Once again people for the most part seemed to be caught up in their own cliques and had little interest in befriending me or any other new people (with very few exceptions). I would argue it was worse here than in real life because at least in person you have to have common decency.

Then again maybe it was specifically those people who were like that.
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#21 Posted: 17:15:00 13/03/2015
AASSSSS USSSUAL! YOUUU PUNY HUMMMAAANNSSSS ARRREEEE ALWAYSSS FIGHTING! YYYYOUUU DDDDDONN'TTT EEVEENNNN UNDDERSTAND WHAT YOU CANNNN REALLY DOO!
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#22 Posted: 17:17:45 13/03/2015
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AASSSSS USSSUAL! YOUUU PUNY HUMMMAAANNSSSS ARRREEEE ALWAYSSS FIGHTING! YYYYOUUU DDDDDONN'TTT EEVEENNNN UNDDERSTAND WHAT YOU CANNNN REALLY DOO!
Hey kid. This isn't the place to roleplay. smilie
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#23 Posted: 18:33:14 13/03/2015
Quote: CAV
It would make sense since it's their job to be nice so to attract customers.

And in 2013 I was on an MLP forum. Once again people for the most part seemed to be caught up in their own cliques and had little interest in befriending me or any other new people (with very few exceptions). I would argue it was worse here than in real life because at least in person you have to have common decency.

Then again maybe it was specifically those people who were like that.


It's okay once you do become part of that "in"-group. The problem then is the fact that you're *in* a group. You end up feeling pressured to think and act in the same ways they do, even if it goes against your better judgement.
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#24 Posted: 18:37:34 13/03/2015
And then if you change your mind they wonder what's up with you and "I thought we were friends but I guess not".

Remember that brief period where I started to act like my actual self and people got on my case because "you don't have the right to say that"?
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Philomena Blue Sparx Gems: 959
#25 Posted: 18:39:48 13/03/2015
Quote: CAV
And then if you change your mind they wonder what's up with you and "I thought we were friends but I guess not".

Remember that brief period where I started to act like my actual self and people got on my case because "you don't have the right to say that"?


Not really, it was too long ago.

I'm annoyed with them because they continue to use me in particular as the butt of the same old jokes as always.
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#26 Posted: 19:01:17 13/03/2015
Quote: Cynderfan507
NO ONE PAST TEH AGE OF HORNY TEENAGE BOYS AND TEENAGE GIRLS WHO R SAD ABOUT BREAKUPS SHOULD LEIK TAYLOR SWIFT AMIRITE GAIZ

Quote: Mesuxelf
I agree that mlp is weird, and bronies shouldn't exist, but I didn't make a topic about it.


Talking with you has made me realize you think a lot of things are weird or dumb. Didn't think you'd be so judgmental to say they shouldn't exist.



I prefer not to share my opinions for this reason. I'm not saying that people who are bronies shouldn't exist, I'm saying that adults watching a show directed towards 3 year olds for their own pleasure is a little out of the norm and, in my oppinion, shouldn't be a thing. But that doesn't mean you should change who you are because of what a stranger said on the internet. Sorry if I offended anyone with my previous statement.
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#27 Posted: 19:24:43 13/03/2015
Isn't Spyro a kid's video game? Come on guys, why are you playing a video game for kids, huh?
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#28 Posted: 19:26:13 13/03/2015 | Topic Creator
Quote: Spyrobaro
Opinions of the show aside, people can like whatever they want so long as it's not hurting anybody.

Why does it even matter what shows people like to watch in their spare time? It doesn't affect you, and judging people for it kinda makes you a prick, sorry.


To all the twenty and thirty year old men and women watching this show (not because they have kids, but because they watch it)...it creates a weird and disgusting image in my head of either how slothful they are, or how much of a weirdo or child they are. I don't know how to explain it.

In my other thread I made, I claimed that at heart, I'm still a child. Meaning, I like to have free time to enjoy my hobbies without the responsibility of raising kids. Not watching cartoons aimed for little girls. I would go as far and say its disturbing for someone to watch this show past the target demographic.

And before anyone says that the target demographic for this show is for adults to be entertained, then you're wrong.
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#29 Posted: 19:33:11 13/03/2015 | Topic Creator
Quote: Spyrobaro
Quote: zer0dch
To all the twenty and thirty year old men and women watching this show (not because they have kids, but because they watch it)...it creates a weird and disgusting image in my head of either how slothful they are, or how much of a weirdo or child they are. I don't know how to explain it.

In my other thread I made, I claimed that at heart, I'm still a child. Meaning, I like to have free time to enjoy my hobbies without the responsibility of raising kids. Not watching cartoons aimed for little girls. I would go as far and say its disturbing for someone to watch this show past the target demographic.

And before anyone says that the target demographic for this show is for adults to be entertained, then you're wrong.

But it doesn't harm you or affect your life in any negative way. It isn't causing you pain. You're just choosing to see things that way rather than be more accepting, and dwelling on something that really shouldn't matter to you.


If you put some thought into reading the OP, I was looking for some answers. It isn't harming me in any way. I just want to know why.
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#30 Posted: 19:33:14 13/03/2015
The target demographic is little girls and their families. Their family could include teenage to twenty-somethings older siblings.

Sure it's not necessarily the case that all fans of my little pony have little siblings that watch the show, but demographic does include them as people who could potentially enjoy it. A lot of people did. The fandom has it's cringe-worthy members, no question. But then you'll come across people like me or Nowhereman and it's like well duh not all fans are like that.

Mainly I just think you're overgeneralizing the fandom on the cringe-worthy stuff. That'd be like me generalizing the sonic fandom based on the copy-paste "OCs" that are just recolors of the existing characters with some edgy background story or another. I don't imagine the entire fandom is like that - just that it happens to be the most prominent part of it.
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#31 Posted: 19:34:33 13/03/2015 | Topic Creator
Quote: Philomena
The target demographic is little girls and their families. Their family could include teenage to twenty-somethings older siblings.

Sure it's not necessarily the case that all fans of my little pony have little siblings that watch the show, but demographic does include them as people who could potentially enjoy it. A lot of people did. The fandom has it's cringe-worthy members, no question. But then you'll come across people like me or Nowhereman and it's like well duh not all fans are like that.

Mainly I just think you're overgeneralizing the fandom on the cringe-worthy stuff. That'd be like me generalizing the sonic fandom based on the copy-paste "OCs" that are just recolors of the existing characters with some edgy background story or another. I don't imagine the entire fandom is like that - just that it happens to be the most prominent part of it.



I'm talking about the people in their late teenage years to thirties who watch the show on their own choice. More so the "bronies" (including the women too, just don't know the proper term for it).
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#32 Posted: 19:39:56 13/03/2015
Quote: zer0dch
Quote: Philomena
The target demographic is little girls and their families. Their family could include teenage to twenty-somethings older siblings.

Sure it's not necessarily the case that all fans of my little pony have little siblings that watch the show, but demographic does include them as people who could potentially enjoy it. A lot of people did. The fandom has it's cringe-worthy members, no question. But then you'll come across people like me or Nowhereman and it's like well duh not all fans are like that.

Mainly I just think you're overgeneralizing the fandom on the cringe-worthy stuff. That'd be like me generalizing the sonic fandom based on the copy-paste "OCs" that are just recolors of the existing characters with some edgy background story or another. I don't imagine the entire fandom is like that - just that it happens to be the most prominent part of it.



I'm talking about the people in their late teenage years to thirties who watch the show on their own choice. More so the "bronies" (including the women too, just don't know the proper term for it).


I watch(ed) the show on my own choice. Does that just automatically make me disgusting? I don't understand. (Also the terms are stupid and pointless, some girls call themselves "pegasisters." Just to be that much more special.)
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#33 Posted: 19:42:46 13/03/2015 | Topic Creator
Quote: Philomena
Quote: zer0dch
Quote: Philomena
The target demographic is little girls and their families. Their family could include teenage to twenty-somethings older siblings.

Sure it's not necessarily the case that all fans of my little pony have little siblings that watch the show, but demographic does include them as people who could potentially enjoy it. A lot of people did. The fandom has it's cringe-worthy members, no question. But then you'll come across people like me or Nowhereman and it's like well duh not all fans are like that.

Mainly I just think you're overgeneralizing the fandom on the cringe-worthy stuff. That'd be like me generalizing the sonic fandom based on the copy-paste "OCs" that are just recolors of the existing characters with some edgy background story or another. I don't imagine the entire fandom is like that - just that it happens to be the most prominent part of it.



I'm talking about the people in their late teenage years to thirties who watch the show on their own choice. More so the "bronies" (including the women too, just don't know the proper term for it).


I watch(ed) the show on my own choice. Does that just automatically make me disgusting? I don't understand. (Also the terms are stupid and pointless, some girls call themselves "pegasisters." Just to be that much more special.)


I'm going to be called out on this, but, it happens to make me think a lot less of you. It's a real maturity/respect/slothful image sort of thing. However, I don't really know you. This is the first day I've seen you post. I can't say that I'm disappointed in you then.
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#34 Posted: 19:45:26 13/03/2015
Quote: CAV
And then if you change your mind they wonder what's up with you and "I thought we were friends but I guess not".

Remember that brief period where I started to act like my actual self and people got on my case because "you don't have the right to say that"?



That happens to me a lot.
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#35 Posted: 19:46:06 13/03/2015
I don't really understand the point you're getting at here.

When I was younger, I loved the Disney Channel. My father, who was in his 40's, would happily drop whatever he was doing to watch That's So Raven with me, to the point where it seemed like he liked it more than me.

Think of people liking these shows as a "breath of fresh air" of sorts. Shows targeted towards a younger audience are generally stress free and positive, meaning that they can enjoy a show that is calm. Take for example the Walking Dead, amazing show (in my opinion) but constantly left with upsetting scenes, cliffhangers and plot twists. Some people just prefer more simple, positive outlooks, see?

That said, the only thing I don't particularly find appealing about MLP is the very, very small amount of people who sexualize these characters, but whatever floats their boats I guess.
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#36 Posted: 19:50:59 13/03/2015 | Topic Creator
Quote: Spyrobaro
Quote: zer0dch
If you put some thought into reading the OP, I was looking for some answers. It isn't harming me in any way. I just want to know why.

And I'm trying to say that it shouldn't matter.

It's as simple as this: the fans of the show have their reasons for believing it's good. It's impossible to generalize why; it could be the writing, the animation, the music, references to mythological creatures, nostalgia (from previous mlp series), or just the fact that they like colorful horses. Everybody has a different reason for liking the show.

But no matter what their opinion is...does it really matter? Do people really need to validate why they find enjoyment in it? They're watching a show and it's obviously making them feel good in some way; why do we have to ask them to explain themselves for that? Can't they just enjoy their horse show in peace?


It doesn't matter that I'm genuinely interested and confused as to why adults watch this show? Sure. You're talking nonsense and trying to get me out of finding "why" because you state that it doesn't matter. Although, to me, it does.

Your reasons as to why someone may like the show would apply to kids, sure. But adults? It makes you look weird and raises eyebrows. It's more so on the creepy bronie side that bothers me. I know not all of them are part of the weird side of the fan base, but then why would they like the show? A show aimed for females about magical colorful ponies...it's shows a real sign to me of either immaturity or something. I can't find the proper word. It's kind of gross.
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#37 Posted: 19:54:47 13/03/2015
Quote: CAV
It would make sense since it's their job to be nice so to attract customers.

And in 2013 I was on an MLP forum. Once again people for the most part seemed to be caught up in their own cliques and had little interest in befriending me or any other new people (with very few exceptions). I would argue it was worse here than in real life because at least in person you have to have common decency.

Then again maybe it was specifically those people who were like that.



I actually logged in there the other day and my god you'll never guess who is now dating who. Plus the site merged with it's rival one so it's now a 'super site'.
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#38 Posted: 19:56:29 13/03/2015
mlp may be gay to yall
but whatever of its level of gay pales in comparison to the price of the nexus 6
let's talk about this instead?????
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#39 Posted: 19:57:05 13/03/2015
Quote: zer0dch
I'm talking about the people in their late teenage years to thirties who watch the show on their own choice. More so the "bronies" (including the women too, just don't know the proper term for it).


So......you're talking about me?

Quote: Ice Dragoness
I actually logged in there the other day and my god you'll never guess who is now dating who. Plus the site merged with it's rival one so it's now a 'super site'.


Already heard the stories. I'm glad I didn't stick around.
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#40 Posted: 19:58:55 13/03/2015 | Topic Creator
Quote: ThroneOfMalefor
mlp may be gay to yall
but whatever of its level of gay pales in comparison to the price of the nexus 6
let's talk about this instead?????
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LOL snap son. As long as you got good credit you can get it for under $300, I got mine for $194. ;)


Quote: CAV
Quote: zer0dch
I'm talking about the people in their late teenage years to thirties who watch the show on their own choice. More so the "bronies" (including the women too, just don't know the proper term for it).


So......you're talking about me?

Quote: Ice Dragoness
I actually logged in there the other day and my god you'll never guess who is now dating who. Plus the site merged with it's rival one so it's now a 'super site'.


Already heard the stories. I'm glad I didn't stick around.


No, I'm not talking about you specifically CAV. I think you're a cool person, but its sort of weird that you like MLP.
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#41 Posted: 20:02:14 13/03/2015
i want the unsubsidized device tho
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zer0dch Ripto Gems: 1916
#42 Posted: 20:03:58 13/03/2015 | Topic Creator
Quote: ThroneOfMalefor
i want the unsubsidized device tho


how about you stop being a teenage pleb and get on your own plan and raise some good credit to buy the phone you underaged stupid pleb :^)

have fun with your GAYIphone, queer

im joking guys please don't kill me
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#43 Posted: 20:14:25 13/03/2015
Quote: CAV
Quote: zer0dch
I'm talking about the people in their late teenage years to thirties who watch the show on their own choice. More so the "bronies" (including the women too, just don't know the proper term for it).


So......you're talking about me?

Quote: Ice Dragoness
I actually logged in there the other day and my god you'll never guess who is now dating who. Plus the site merged with it's rival one so it's now a 'super site'.


Already heard the stories. I'm glad I didn't stick around.


It's pretty awful. I'm not at liberty to discuss certain aspects of it (in private or otherwise,) but it's really just completely terrible.
I think I can mention that Brosus was hoping to eventually affect some change in the mod team, but he's beginning to face the realities of the issue of running such a large site with so many whiny people on it. And with how poorly the mods handle anything it's just a complete mess. Ende quit again, staff was so bad.
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ThroneOfMalefor Platinum Sparx Gems: 5582
#44 Posted: 20:25:45 13/03/2015
Quote: zer0dch
Quote: ThroneOfMalefor
i want the unsubsidized device tho


how about you stop being a teenage pleb and get on your own plan and raise some good credit to buy the phone you underaged stupid pleb :^)

have fun with your GAYIphone, queer

im joking guys please don't kill me



i don't even use iphon : (

i have droid maxx and it's getting old
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Philomena Blue Sparx Gems: 959
#45 Posted: 20:32:59 13/03/2015
Quote: Spyrobaro

Let me ask you something: Would you be singing the same tune if it was, for example, an older woman watching, for example, the Transformers TV show? After all, it's the same thing, but in reverse: an older person of one gender enjoying a show meant for a young audience of another gender.


So much thiiiiissss. I vaguely remember something about people of other fandoms who didn't fit the target demographic sort of "coming out" after the whole brony thing got big. I'd have to do a bit of digging to find such an article...
if it even exists, I may be mistaken...
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