DashieInTheDark

See? That's fine. There is REASON to back up your claim of "disliking it". That is what I am after, really. I don't mind that someone dislikes it, but as I said earlier. Once you read this, you will begin to ponder the question. "Do I really hate it?" Even if nobody is asking you. I'm not over-thinking this, but it has been on my mind recently.

I completely get that. But the thing is, WHY does she wish it never existed? DOES she actually have a reason?

Not quite, as you are missing the point. If someone blatantly says "This show is terrible" then wouldn't you like to know WHY they don't like it? I'm not FORCING this on to people, and really, it's quite psychological what I am doing. No matter how much people decide NOT to voice their opinions, after reading this, the thought is still there. "Do I really hate this show?" You may not have to tell anyone, like you said. As you said people should not have to justify reasons for not liking something. HOWEVER. Do NOT forget that you HAVE to have a reason for EVERYTHING. I don't like brocoli. I am not fond of the taste, but I will eat it when presented to me. I have a reason as to why I dislike it. You may not have to voice your reason directly to ME, but you NEED a reason for disliking everything. There really is NO way around that. So even if you thin kpeople don't need to justify it to others, they still need a reason, even if only for themselves, to dislike it.

Hm, instead of multi-quoting, I might as well just read all of your guys' posts, and go from there. If something exists, something has to exist against it? Is this ACTUALLY true? I'm sure I can find an example where this is false, but i'm not worried about that right now. I know it is kind of hard for you guys to understand, including myself. Because simply, we DO like it. However, with the amount of conversions that goes on, at this rate, I'm quite literally convinced it IS difficult, if not impossible to ACTUALLY dislike this show. It's years and years of practice, learning from mistakes, and now, perfection. Everything is top-notch, and just, simply, perfect. The way I see it, too, is that, do YOU dislike it? Or is it your (generally) manly side "taking control" and telling you not to like it. You're with a group of friends, and you see a puppy playing around in the grass by someone's house. You don't stand there and go "Aww. :3" because you're "afraid" that your friends will dislike it. Of course, fi ALL of your friends are like you, there isn't a problem. I think it's more of our mental "manliness" that takes control, and disallows us to like these 'girly" shows. This is especially enforced when you're around other who are the same way. As many there are converted by bronies online, there are those who also are convinced it is bad by an equal number. Don't take anyones' word forr it, ever. You're not them, so you don't know whether or not you will like it. Which is EXACTLY why I watched this show in the first place. I cut off my internet connection, and I sat down, and watched it. I didn't let anyone influence my opinion in either direction, which is how it should be. I was not "converted" into a brony, I simply became one. The only "opnions" you should take from others, is simply "you must watch it!" otherwise, your opinion on the show IS invalid. If one is to "dislike" this show, they need a valid reason, a good arguement, and be able to support their claim. So far, I haven't met anyone able to do any of this. It's mostly them keeping their "manlihood" intact. Which, truth be told, it almost ALWAYS is. With your example of people "liking" Twilight, Jersey Shore, and such. Yes, I understand your point. However, you've got some flaws there. As with Justin Bieber, the amount of "dislike' as compared ot "likes" is overwhelming to some, and it is now general for the series / singer / show to be hated. Yes, I generally "hate" all three, but i've (and most of the general public) got reason to back it up. Jersey Shore? Fake reality drama with terrible actors, and it doesn't appeal to me. Justin Bieber? His voice personally annoys me, but his lyrics themselves can be okay, but nothing speical at all. Twilight has pretty much ruined the image of Vampires, and I'm not one for romance. If you like any of these, that's fine. But I personally don't. Now, if you are to apply this to My Little Pony Friendship is Magic. You'd need actual reasons for disliking it. DO you not LIKE the animation style, voice actors, episodes, or what? So far, nobody has given real reason, and this is where my point still stands. Can you REALLY legitamately HATE this show? Until I'm given a good example and reasoning, I will continue to think that it is not possible. Of course, this is a bit biased, as I am not only a fan, but posting in a fan community. So for us, we all agree that it is good, but this is mainly for outsiders, and anyone reading this that HASN'T gotten hooked (yett.) ~Dashie

Note: If you are a person who reads a title, and begins posting, please leave. It is very important that you read the context of this post ot fully understand my view on all of this, so you are fully informed. I have been a "brony" for several weeks now, actualyl panning in to the several months category. I have been a fan of this show since late October, and already I get a nostalgia feeling when watching the first episode. How times change, huh? I had been a very, well, "strongheaded" person when I first watched the show. I am usually open minded ,and won't change the channel unless something specifically does NOT appeal to me. A few good examples would be that I had left a program on, because it just started. It was some special "movie-episode" for a show I hadn't heard of. It was clearly directed toward kids 6-8, but I enjoyed it all the same. The morals are there, the animation is spot on, and it was an enjoyable watch. If a show is "pink" and very clearly directed toward a little girl, involving "tea parties" and the like, I will not watch it. I won't change it immediately, but that does NOT appeal to me at all. Much as Lauren Faust was the same with her childhood experience of My Little Pony. I am not one to watch many girly shows, if any, but if a cartoon is good, it's good. I watch The Powerpuff Girls, Fosters Home For Imaginary Friends, Courage the Cowardly Dog, and some older ones. (Hey Arnold, Doug, Cow and Chicken, All that, etc.) Some can argue that these are only because of "nostalgia" but what the ywould miss, is that you can't get nostalgia off of things you've never seen or watched before-hand. As I watched these shows a long time ago. Cartoons may not appeal to many, but for those that do, you can agree with me on this. Now, let me get around to my point here. A show that is new(er), has a great, large community, and a loving cast, can you really hate it? The shiws' animation is superb, and yet it keeps an older-cartoon feel at the same exact time. At first sight, this show INSTANTLY reminded me of some of the shows I used to watch many moons ago. The brony community is great, friendly, and has really brought this world together. Hasbro, who owns the rights to My little Pony, isn't a greedy company whose only thoughts are to shove the shows' merchandise in your face. The hub, who also really loves the brony community, is great too. Holding their "events" for the show, almost "catering" to us bronies, it's all a great feeling. Knowing, we, as a community have an actualy impact on the show. The shows' characters will appeal to everyone some way or another. Be it you're "cool" like Rainbow Dash, a book nerd like Twilight Sparkle, caring for animals like Fluttershy, fashionista like Rarity, crazy like pinkie pie, or loyal (and southern?) like Applejack. All of these are natural "personalities" of life, and you're at LEAST a bit like one of these. There really isn't a way around that. The show didn't MAKE the personalities, they just adapted them. There are no two episodes the same, and there isn't really a repetitiveness to the show, as of yet. Everything is here, in one, great big package. You've got your adventure stories, legends, deep character development, watching characters grow, friendship, fights, "cuteness" for those that love cute things, and awesome-suspensful things for people that are into that. The first two episodes, as they may not "seem" appealing, are the two that most get you hooked on the show. The development, the story, the adventure, and the suspense at the end. The first two episodes alone let you "pick" your favorite Pony ,and maybe you can even relate to her? Each Pony is NOT lacking, and are treated equally by the producers .One may not get as many episodes (Fluttershy?) but they will eventually. After the first two episodes, I found myself only wanting more, and more, and more. Since I started watching this in late October, I didn't have to worry about not being able to finish season 1, so I could watch as many as I wanted, as often as I wanted. By Episode 3, "The Ticket master". I found myself very drawn into this show, and their adventures. The bright colors, cheerfulness, and fun that this show is, is what also makes me feel a lot better after watching some episodes. Either I'm upset, depressed, happy, or just neutral, this show easily brings a smile to my face. I believe it is difficult NOT to feel this way. Episodes like "Dragonshy" and such gave me that realy depth to the show that I haven't felt in other shows. Showing an adventure to the top of a mountain, and how they got there really let me get brought "into" this world known as Equestria. The humor in this show is great, and enjoyable for all ages. It's not vulgar, and it's a very clean show, which is refreshing with todays' programming. There is no racism, and there is no dirty puns. There is only episodes like "Griffon the brush-off" which teach kids a VERY good lesson about friendship. Not even just kids, but adults too. (God knows how adults are these days..) There is no religious debates, and there is no swearing. It's really refreshing, and that's about it. The brony community amazes me, too. They're (you're..) all very accepting, nice, and friendly. You won't find that in ANY other fandom nowadays, either. Sure, you've got your Rule 34, clopfics, and such, but those can EASILY be overlooked by the amount of positive material floating around. The remixes, the fan art, and the fact that Hasbro as of now, isn't pulling it off the internet, is also very nice. If you're into Rule 34, there's plenty of that, too. Although I personally don't like it, you might. Sure, you've got your "infighting" within the fandom but if you stay out of it, generally things cool themselves off. The outside world looks into what this is, and generally doesn't understand what it is to be a "brony." You don't have to be a certified sex offender, pedophile, or child molester to be a brony. Which is REALLY contrary to the general publics' belief. This isn't a "girly" show, and it isn't all pink and tea parties. The shows' animation, story, characters, and meaning behind the morals is what makes this show what is it. Amazing. And with that, I conclude this novel thread, with a positive note. We're a part of something great. So enjoy the ride, because it only gets better. Can you really, REALLY hate this show? Of course, you've got ot WATCH it before forming an opinion. Otherwise, your opinion is invalid, and it doesn't count. Dashie~

Hey guys, I'm using this thread to not only put my PMVs here, but I want you guys to send me all of your requests, opinions, critiques, and anything else. I'm looking for ideas with songs, certain clips, certain editing techniques, and ANYTHING you want me to do. Of course, you will be credited, too. So just post your suggestions below, and I'll also post my PMVs here. PMVs - Enjoy~

Obviously not ,as my OC for PONY related RP is Nimbus. I kind of want ot make a donation for the name, but I find this one to be very creative. It's a play on the title "Rainbow in the dark" by Dio, which is a really good song. The name is a little long, so I might change it to Nimbus, or just Dashie, assuming the name is still available by the time I donate.

It's an Applejack episode, so I'm excited no matter what episode it is!

Guys. Pokemon. Pokemon is geared toward the younger audience. (8-13 roughly) and almost ALL of their movies made it to theatres. If FiM gets big enough, I am POSITIVE a movie will be in our future. Maybe at the end of Season 3? The possibilities are endless for the animators, as the yget more than triple the normal timeblock to animate. Not to mention as many effects, and characters, and lines as they want. If it's in theatres, we could see bigger stars in the movie. As a lot of big stars lend their voices for animated movies. I'm sure we could all come up with our own movie plot ideas, but I'm sure they could make something GREAT! Because of the size of the brony community, this would be a great way for everyone to meet new bronies. $7 a ticket even, I'd go. And Hasbro would make TONS of money off of it. They don't have to make it much different than the show, because THIS is the show we all love. We don't need shipping or R-rated content, leave it as it is. Something like a 4-part episode, but with more of a cinematic feel to it. And then, 6 months later, release it on blu-ray. I'm sold. MAKE THE MOVIE PLEASE!

Hm...interesting thread is VERY interesting. Let me think here... Twilight Sparkle: Brainage, Professor Layton series. Rainbow Dash: F-Zero, F1 racing 2011. Pinkie Pie: Mario Party, Cooking Mama, Just Dance / DDR. Applejack: Farmville. Rarity: I got nothing. It's so hard to work with that, "Rarity". Fluttershy: Nintendogs + Cats. Fluttershy RAGE MODE: Angry Birds. (DIE PIGGIES!) Pinkamena: Gears of War / DDead Island / Left 4 Dead 2. That's all I can thin kof at the moment.

Dating in TheDark... I'm NOT ok with htis.

Both of my PMVs were on Equestria Daily! Life = Complete now.

Elaborate on explicit, please?

Such an odd mixture of feelings here. I LOVE this show, and it has made me a better person. Do I share it with my family? Or is that too much? My brother knows I downloaded the episodes. I TRIED as hard as I could not ot lie, but I told him that htey "made excellent Youtube poops" which, they do, but that isn't what I wanted to say. So I want to share the awesomeness of this show with everyone I know, but I'm afraid that I wouldn't get the message across to the mthat it IS amazing, because they only see "My little pony = Pink = girly and for 6 year olds." So I'm afraid EVEN IF I show them, that they won't even attempt or give it a chance to like it. I'd love to just wake up, and watch a new episode. Not download it at night, and watch it with 25% volume so nobody can hear it. It's getting old, and I feel like i'm hiding secrets. My family isn't exactly O.K with even the idea of the downloaded episodes. My brother immediately said to my mom: "I think you need to get your son checked out, I THINK he might be gay". Which, i'm not. I don't hate gays, but I want a wife and a family some day. So, even without seeing it, they won't give it a chance. They don't actually KNOW I watch it, but I think they might have a feeling that I do. I'd love to convert my family, and have us all watch a new episode together upon release. That would be great. What do all of you think? Do I tell them, or SHOW them, keep it to myself, or do I just openly watch it and ignore them. I'm sure this isn't a NEW topic, but I felt like posting, as I need some advice. Help?

Making her way through the Town Square, Nimbus notices something out of place. What appears ot be some sort of stand/ Moving closer, she notices jars on the wall behind the cart. The jars appear to be filled with what looks to be honey. Remembering that she wanted to try honey, she makes her way over to the stand. "Hey! I'd love to buy some honey-" Nimbus cuts herself off while walking toward the stand, noticing a bright red pony standing and conversing with the shop owner. Making her way behind the big red pony, she picks up her front left hoof, tapping his back leg. "Uh- Sir, how long will you be?" She asks, looking up at him, hoping she gets his attention. Nimbus' wings flapped for a second, uncontrollably. "Sir"?

But that only worked on my youngest brother. He's now 11, but he was 10 when I converted him. Hey, if he doesn't care I watch it, I won't say anything. i'll attempt to show him it some time soon though.

What an odd experience. Brother comes over to my house. Jumps on my PC for a bit to use Vegas Pro 11 and make some cool stuff. Upon clicking "File > Import > Media" it opened up, and the default was my MLP folder. Nobody but my two younger brothers know i'm a brony, so his reaction: "You downloaded....*reads the video name* My little pony Episodes?" My initial reaction is "Yeah, it's a long story, with a good ending, i'll tell you about it in a bit." "Ha ha ha....no...that's...okay.." He continued to laugh for a few more seconds, then continued on. He found out I watch this, and I tried ot tell him about it, and he didn't care, but still laughed that I watch it. What should I feel about this? o.o What an odd experience.

5/5 for just pure awesomeness. I want a library in a tree.

I'll take it!

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He thinks' he gots what it takes ta' roll wit' da gang, eh? You gots anotha thing comin' esse. YES! I PULEED IT OFF! Mexican, Italian, Ghetto, and canadian accent in a SINGLE post! beat me.

Came in to thread. Was not banned.

And this, kids, is why we can't have nice things. CUZ U BRAKE DEM!

Step 1: Rename thread "The CHat thread." Step 2: Move to "Chit Chat" section. Step 3: ???? Step 4: Well played, good sir.