TaleWind

I must say, I love the new role they've given Luna. It was my understanding that the sisters used magic to raise the moon and sun, and it was mentioned in Winter Wrap Up that in Canterlot they use magic to change the seasons. Giving Luna the task of guarding the night and people's dreams as well is actually super cool. It means she's actually useful like her sister. Now I'm wondering ... if Luna is guardian of dreams, does that make Celestia guardian of daydreams? That could get awkward. ^^;

I also love the ending. It's about time Scoot had a big sister, even if they're not related. ^^

As for the rest of the episode ... Idk. Rainbow seemed under-acted while Scoot seemed way too over-acted. I know it's a Scoot episode but the other characters barely got a look in, and that includes Rainbow, who's supposed to be a main focus as well.

I'm also having trouble accepting Rarity's attitude. Not because she's frustrating, but because she's not living up to ther Element like the other five are. Rarity is the element of generosity. We saw her being extremely generous in the first episode, and again when she made them all dresses. She's also displayed small shreds of it at certain times. Generosity's opposite is either being miserly, or selfish. Or both. In tis episode we see her forcing SB to pull her cart for her. In Sonic Rainboom we see her completely steal Rainbow's show because of vanity, and I can think of countless other examples of pretty darn selfish behaviour on her part. In fact I can recall more examples of her being very selfish than I can of her being generous.

Fluttershy is almost always kind, AJ is honest and true, Rainbow is always loyal, Pinkie almost always laughs, etc. Obviously they all have times when they're not representing the image of their element, which is great because it shows good depth with the characters, but Rarity seems to be more selfish than she is generous, and I guess that just doesn't sit well with me. That doesn't mean I don't still love her though. x3

Wow guys, heated debates all around! Let's just all agree that bullying is bad and so are car crashes, yes'm.

I actually agree with a lot you say.

I know this is partially my fault for posting a first-draft review in the heat of emotion, but I feel like my stance here has been misrepresented and blown out of proportion. To get back to basics, all I was saying was that "go to an adult" is not okay as a one-size-fits-all answer to bullying. As others have said, it depends on a lot of things. By all means, try going to an adult (or if you're adult, the nearest authority) if its an option, but life loves putting people in situations where they have to do things for themselves.

People need to be prepared for when that happens, and teaching kids to rely on authority is ultimately going to hurt them in the long run. One day, they're going to be adults and then they will be the authority, but how will they manage it if they've never had to be independent?

To put it another way, imagine if Ponyville solved all its problems--Parasprites, Pinkie Clones, love potions gone wrong, poison joke--by simply writing to Celestia and asking her to intervene. Yes, I know that happened precisely once, but that was an unusual circumstance where there was clearly no other alternative. It's because the mane six do most things themselves that they're able to take on gods, diamond dogs, and their own neurotic tendencies.

I think some people are reading me as "wah get gun start shooting people wah!" And that's not what I'm saying at all.

I think I understand your point a lot better now, and it seems we hold similar opinions, we were just expressing them differently. Finding help is good. Standing up for yourself is good (as we saw Babs do to the bully girls), and the best outcome lies in judging each situation individually and striking a balance between the two. ^_^

I am predicting an episode similar to this theme. I think I remember Spongebob did one on the Boy who Cried Wolf. x3 Looking forward to songs from that episode, too! =3

I think it was either Same (a Win95 default game), or Gemstorm, a game similar to Tetris. After that, it was a Spyro game when I got my paws on my very first game console, the beautifully huge and cloudy grey PS1 with Spyro 3: Year of the Dragon. Getting a dragon on a skateboard was the best idea to come out of the gaming world. :3

I know we're new, but would it be okay if my man and I joined the server?

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No worries if we're too new, we'll just hang around and ask again when you know us a bit better. ^_^

I can't help but feel you must've lived an extremely blessed life. That's the only way you can hear of everyday things like corruption, apathy, incompetence, human bias or plain 'ol laziness and think they can only happen in extreme or fantastic scenarios.

As I said, I dealt with all of these things--and continue to do so--and I live in the good ol U S of A.

I must add my voice to SteelEagle's.

You are not the only one who has lived a life full of hardship and experienced apathy or corruption in places where I should have been able to find comfort and help. But that doesn't mean that, because of those experiences, I will make the assumption that there is no help to be found in authorities. In fact I think that's vastly unfair to those in positions of authority who really do try their hardest to help and protect. I do agree that, in some cases, there is little worth in seeking help from authority and there are certainly times where very few people - or perhaps no one at all - will help, but those situations are rare. You and I are unfortunate enough to have experienced them, but in working with fellow victims of abuse, I have heard more stories of people finding help than stories of people scorned by authorities.

I understand the importance of standing on one's four hooves, but I think what SteelEagle is saying (which you don't aseem to have acknowledged) is that it is extremely rare that there is absolutely no one from whom you could seek help. The first time I tried to find help, I wasn't taken seriously, but I didn't just give up and write authority off as useless layabouts who don't care ... I kept trying and eventually people helped, I got better and I am happier for the experience.

If help can be found, I believe it is worth seeking it out even if that hunt might not be fruitful at first. You wouldn't tell someone with a broken leg to give up on doctors because the first one didn't set the cast properly. You wouldn't tell an addict to give up on rehab because they relapsed. And you certainly don't send the message to a child that every parent, teacher, etc. doesn't give a hoot just because the first one they told about being bullied didn't do anything. The notion that relying on authority to help makes you weak or creates dependency flies in the face of people with mended limbs, ex-addicts and children who learned to deal with their tormentors in a mature and responsible way. I would ask you to think outside your own experience instead of drawing assumptions based solely on what you have seen, rather than what the norm really is. I think you will find a slightly different view lies with acknowledging the facts of the matter.

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All in al I liked this episode. It was pretty heavy-handed, and Babs was a bit one-dimensional, but it is a kids show, after all. It's target audience woud find it particularly relevant, as I don't know a single child who has not been bullied at least once. Being afraid to tell someone of your suffering is something I can relate to, even in my adult life, so I can well understand the prominence of this theme in the episode.

On a less serious note, I loved the song and how full of references this whole thing was. I mean, Goldfinger, A-team, all of Pinkie's puns ... it was pretty adorable, and I'm glad to see the Crusaders finally getting a good song.

As far as them being out of character for bending over, I think that makes them more complex characters. Everyone will react differently, and especially to bullying, as opposed to potential danger in other forms. The fear of not fitting in and direct teasing from other kids will get a different reaction than teasing from someone who's only going to be there for a few days. They're just being sensible in not bothering to start a fight when distance will end it for them very shortly.

Apple Bloom's face when Babs turns to the dark side was equal parts adorable and heart-wrenching. D:

I pointed pretty sharply to Fluttershy with only a little Twilight. I guess that fits me. ^_^

Thanks so much everyone!

I'm the honourable wench he spoke of. We're pleased to meet you all and looking forward to getting involved here. :3