SirShadowdeath

It doesn't sound like your brother is being very fair to you with that gay comment. What if you were gay, would you need to be checked out? Stand up for yourself. If your brother carries that attitude about homosexuals into adulthood, he's going to be in for a very big surprise.

You could tell your family that you enjoy watching it, and it's so good it has a huge male following that call themselves "bronies." You don't really need to elaborate or try to explain the series to them. They sound a bit conservative so "less is more" is probably how you want to approach it.

Regardless of how you decide to share your like of FIM with them, don't let others dictate to you what you can or can't enjoy. It won't make you less of a person, strange, or different if someone in your life doesn't approve.

Agreed to the tenth power.

Elaborate on explicit, please?

Leave out how there's sexual fanart, fanfic, etc.

In all honesty, it might be a good idea to tell the truth at this point about the massive fan base and etc.

Just leave out the explicit details and what not.

Yes. That's right.

Embrace the dark side.

Mua hahahahaahhahahahaha.....

No, but seriously I agree with Penumbra.

Not saying that something sad makes it bad, but most sad stuff is only declared good for crappy reasons.

Ironically, I ACTUALLY suffer depression and I don't find most "sad/depressing" stories/movies sad at all.

I read it. And I basically had the same reaction as the OP. Sad, and I feel like I should have cried manly tears, but I didn't. I'm attributing it to me being a heartless monster.

If you're a heartless monster, I must be the true manifestation of death.

Death, If I knew someone like Fluttershy, it's extremely possible that I'd end my current relationship and bust my hump trying to win her heart.

Just kidding, ladies, I'm actually fiercely loyal.

http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2011/294/1/9/loyal_spike_by_m99moron-d4dhmsk.png

In all honesty, I've never tried to make a move on her. Ever. She is one of my best friends though, which is ironic considering Fluttershy is one of my least favorite characters. Go figure.

Thank you!

Finally, one who agrees with me!

Come on, you know the fanfic that shall not be named was Jolly Good.

I have recently read a fanfic called My Little Dashie.

I'm sure many others have read this, and I know there's a large fanbase about it online.

Here's my personal opinion about it:

-While I can see how it was supposed to be sad, I did not find it sad or depressing. I did not have any form of "sadistic or depressing" reactions. I, in all honesty, did not like the fanfic. I'd give it a fair 3/5 stars. It was well written though, and I appreciate his writing style.

What are your opinions on the fic?

CMC?

Pffffftttttt.

What about a scootaloo episode?

There's episodes for all other crusaders.

But no!

NO EPISODE FOR SCOOTALOO.

This sums it up:

I know someone like Pinkie. Drives me nuts daily.

I also know someone JUST LIKE FLUTTERSHY. Exactly. She's extremely quiet and shy, and she loves nature and small animals. In fact, she has a goldfish, a cat, 2 parrots, and a bunny. I'll admit though, I talk to her a lot.

You, my friend, are amazing.

If I could find one for a good price, I'd buy it.

Lucky, lucky.

I'll be honest, I love the show but I skip the intro every time.

Haha right on, Deadman.

Never been called that before.

New nickname possibly?

lol

I plan to enjoy one of the best days of the year.

Welcome, friend.

May your stay in Canterlot be long and enjoyable.

*Reads Post*

*Looks out Window*

The storm is coming.....

On topic, I can simply say this.

Every fandom, every religion (yes, I'm comparing them) has fans, followers, and extremists. For every following, there are haters and "non-believers".

Fact is, NSFW content will always exist, as long as life on the internet exists. It might be disturving to some, but it's human nature to twist simple ideas.

Just live your life, don't feed the trolls, and like/do whatever you want.

Thanks for adding me.

I would appreciate a simple drawing of Nightshade, in a pose like he would be ready to take off for flight.

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I personally think a good addition forum would be an "Ask Me" board where people can let others ask them questions. It would br a sub-board of introductions. I have seen this on many other boards, and it is usually a really fun, cool thing to participate in.

Love is an...interesting psychological term.

I'd go into it, but I'm sure no one here wants to read a 10 page wall of psychological text.

Welcome, solitaire. Welcome to canterlot.

You'll see me around.

"I did not plan to fight you, pegasus," said Nightshade. "In fact, I shall not even attempt to."

He stepped out of water.

"I am surprised you had courage to even reply to me. Most would not even talk to me on a regular day."

He started walking away from the pegasus, but suddenly looked back.

"You'll see me around. I can promise you that."

He then continued by walking away.

Nightshade circled the pegasus. He squinted a bit, and then stepped back.

"Do not tell me to CALM DOWN! Honor is not of the matter, right now."

He continued to step back, until his hooves were covered by the shallow water of the ocean shore.

"You...have courage I see..."

Nightshade continued to step back into the ocean.

"That's very nice, pegasus."

He smiled a grim smile, almost as if he was awaiting a specific response.