Cheesecake is ruining me

[MelasZepheos_v1legacy]

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OT: I used to be a big time Brony. Like, loving the show so much that I seeked the fanart, stories, and feedback about MLP along with other things (had 1 toy of Pinkie Pie, but gave it to my niece after some time). Everything was great when I was a Brony.. but sadly, the community got pretty bad (i'm assuming because it grew so large, a mix of irrational fans became active). Like for example, anyone to dislike the show or question it got bashed by many fans of MLP. I didn't like that, because it's shunning opinions that differ then theirs based on a show.

I remember your brony phase. Man that was fun (for me at least)

Your experience reminds me of my own Harry Potter experience. I was a huge member of the fandom about six/seven years ago (wow that makes me feel old) but then the community got really nasty. I was a fanfiction writer (back in the day when there were a trifling 50,000 fics instead of 500,000) and it started out really well, but then it just got mean.

Happy ending though (and the reason why I'm bringing this up) the community is now much nicer. I recently went back in to writing HP fanfic and the whole thing is different. It seems very much like the people involved grew up (including myself) and suddenly it's like it was in the old days, which is nice because it reminds me of a better time.

So I guess what I'm saying is, stay a fan, and maybe at somepoint you'll find the community has come back round to be as good as you remember.

As for actual broniism. I was never a brony, but I am a fan, and I continue to be a fan, and I will probably remain a fan. But I just personally don't get the fanatic love. I don't know anyone in real life who is that devoted, and nowadays I don't even really see that many online who are that into it.

 

[Zeckt]

Holy crap, I made the wrong post in the wrong topic how did that happen ... I think I will go into hiding now

 

[Sandjube]

Ah yes, the age-old problem of what to do when your friends become obsessed with something you aren't really into. I've had this problem before (I'd go so far as to say that right now a sizeable portion of my mates have become utterly obsessed with League Of Legends, to the point where entry to their conversations has become protected by a barrier of buzzwords, concepts and past experiences that might as well be Zwahili to me), and I'd say either wait it out (no-one is capable of being that utterly obsessed over one thing for too long), try and join in as best you can or bring up a new interest. Organise for y'all to go out and do your favourite thing, share with them your favourite band, or movie, or book, propose entirely new activities you can all dive into together.

Uh, I hate to quell some of your hope but Me, my Brother, my best friend, and at least 5 other people I talk to regularly all played LoL, a LOT, everyday, for about two years now. To be honest I am getting over it, but that's just because I'm starting to like HoN/DotA2 more.

But yeah, basically, be prepared for a looong wait my friend.

 

[Korak the Mad]

"Just yesterday I talked to someone who had decided that the Brony community was basically a training ground for pedophiles."

lulz.

That reminds me of something...
- (kinda NSFW for language)

I know someone like that as well.

It was really funny to watch him react when I started playing the show on my computer. I scarred him for life.

 

[JediMB]

Ugh, theres nothing more annoying than people screaming "JOIN THE HERD!!!!!!11" at anyone , my condolances.

I wonder if there's some sort of "Join the nerdherd" Chuck/MLP crossover...

Spoiler: Also, going to derail this pony thread with Kamen Rider!

 

[hazabaza1]

To cloppers scare me.
Otherwise I keep similar attitudes about the show to everything in life. Like it if you want to, share it if you want to, but if it's not relevant or the person you're talking to clearly doesn't give a single shit, then stop.

 

[ToastiestZombie]

I remember your brony phase. Man that was fun (for me at least)

Well, I remember you! .. Actually I just remember you for making good points from time to time, like this for example and with that I must say- well said man.

I mostly agree with you which is why I am still a dedicated fan of the MLP series. Yet, I am slowly starting to lose interest because unlike the Harry Potter group, the MLP fanbase is still getting kind of hard to accept with how they've been treating people including their own.

Yea I can judge people individually but since I don't like judging people for I am not perfect along with to many people causing a stir- I find it best to just not be part of it period. As for people not understanding why the franchise is worth the hype.. I guess it's best to say that Lauren Faust is responsible. All her work, creations, and shows based off her scripts tend to be major successes. And since MLP is a different, yet crafty nether the less show.. the majority of people love it along with other reasons. I still love it, but the Bronies.. they make it hard for me to enjoy it as much sadly.

But again not all of them are like that. I've gotten some great friends who're big fans of the show. Hopefully they'll stick around, without them then I think it'd be harder to appreciate MLP as a whole.

Oh hai Caramel, we haven't spoken in god knows how long.
To be honest, I think you're missing out a lot by looking at the type of brony who hates on cloppers, yet doesn't want to get hated. They're the type of brony that really just makes all the bronies like me, who don't clop but are fine with cloppers. I reckon that, with you're relative popularity here on the Escapist, that if you considered yourself a brony again and preached the true way to be a brony, which is to tolerate anyone no matter if you don't like what they do, you would probably be able to make a difference to a few close minded individuals here. Go on the MLP group and defend cloppers if they are being hated on, don't just dismiss all bronies.
Also, if you really want to see true tolerance, go check out the New Lunar Republic group. Those guys are seriously some of the kindest, most tolerant people I've met.

 

[Kungfu_Teddybear]

Have you tried saying to your friends that you're not really all to interested in the show and that it's quite inconsiderate to make you watch all these video's and remix's when you don't really want to.

As for being the only one, well.

Spoiler

 

[babinro]

I've never heard anyone mention the show's existence offline.

As such it still feels very much like an underground thing that happens to have a strong fan base at a couple select websites.

 

[Num1d1um]

I watched like half of the first episode and couldn't stand more of it, and I can't really take a fan of it seriously. It seems like nothing but a stupid fad that'll die out before the world ends. If you really feel your life is being fucked up because your friends are devoted to some cartoon, you may want to consider switching friends.

 

[Pinkamena]

I watched like half of the first episode and couldn't stand more of it, and I can't really take a fan of it seriously.

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Just wanna say that the first two episodes are considered the worst of them all. The animation studio had to play it really safe because it was the pilot episodes. The later episodes are much better.

Also, to the OP: Just tell your friends that you don't care about the show, and that they should stop trying to get you to like it. It's sad that you should have to actually tell them this, but some people just don't take a hint.

 

[CrazyGirl17]

Hey, I'm a fan and I'm not obsessed with it! Fuckin' nutjobs ruin everything...

Could you at least try talking with your friends and come to an agreement?

 

[lord canti]

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We just had a thread like this about MLP and how the OP dislikes the Bronies which got locked
.. so.. uh.. not sure what else to add to this post really. ... ... Okay I guess I can add something.

OT: I used to be a big time Brony. Like, loving the show so much that I seeked the fanart, stories, and feedback about MLP along with other things (had 1 toy of Pinkie Pie, but gave it to my niece after some time). Everything was great when I was a Brony.. but sadly, the community got pretty bad (i'm assuming because it grew so large, a mix of irrational fans became active). Like for example, anyone to dislike the show or question it got bashed by many fans of MLP. I didn't like that, because it's shunning opinions that differ then theirs based on a show.

Also, most of them are hypocritical. Love and tolerate is a popular phrase that's passed along the many fans yet they can't even tolerate each other. How? Because fans who draw (rule 34) tend to be discriminated by the community of Bronies. Sure I am not into that ether, but I don't treat fans who like R34 or the artists poorly. It'd be like treating a prostitute poorly because she's defying my religion (I am a Christian, but trust me.. I don't discriminate anyone for I am not one to judge. Sorry to bring that aspect up, but it was to point out the similarity.)

All and all, I got done with being a Brony. I'm just a fan now who only watches the show and nothing more. Yea, people usually see all fans as being Bronies but to me a Brony is someone who engages in the franchise, doing more then watching the show. Besides, there's one more thing I dislike about the Brony community.. they do things for the wrong reasons. You shouldn't treat people fairly or kindly because a show tells you to or represents love. Instead, treat people like you'd want to be treated because it's just the right thing to do. If you base your actions on a show's dignity, then what will happen if the show goes downhill for you? What shall you give off then? Don't get me wrong, I don't hate Bronies. I'm just criticizing their ways is all. Feel free to debate with me if you feel otherwise.

Yeah I've noticed that as well. Whether it's people who draw rule 34 or people who write shipping fanfics, and people who just pokes fun at the community. Bronies tend to do everything but love and tolerate.

 

[Piorn]

I don't know anyone who watches the show, and even though I really enjoy the show, I'm glad I don't. I see it more as a private thing.

 

[Popadoo]

I watch the show, but I wouldn't buy any merch.
To be honest pretty much every fandom has the obsessive and weird kind, it's just that since MLP is weird enough being watched by guys it seems worse for some people for a guy to have a whole set of the dolls than say, a collection of manga or something.
I love the show, I make art and stuff for it, and I don't mind if someone becomes obsessed with it. They're happy, and if it annoys you ignore their hobby.

 

[nickyv917]

Hey, I'm a fan and I'm not obsessed with it! Fuckin' nutjobs ruin everything...

Could you at least try talking with your friends and come to an agreement?

Fuckin' right. It's the same way with Sonic the Hedgehog these days.

 

[Bloodtrozorx]

I think your friends just have problems, I know 3 Bronys(?) and being told once that I would not watch the show was all it took. They never brought it up again to me.

I agree with the general consensus here, Adventure Time is amazing.