Bronies

[Dialga-Brite]

Honestly I would have been spooked too. Some people are just too much when it comes to liking something. Yes I get excited about pony stuff. But its not the very air I breathe. Some folks, its hard to explain are like that with ponies or anime or other fandoms. They eat, breathe, sleep, thinking, everything with that fandom.

But you still haven't linked what they're doing to having ill intent or doing something wrong. You're just complaining, and that is all.

 

[Willow]

But you still haven't linked what they're doing to having ill intent or doing something wrong. You're just complaining, and that is all.

There ARE very violent and very adult fanfictions about MLP out there. There's also very adult themed fanart of MLP. I believe that is what some people are referring to. We can't give specific examples on this website, it's inappropriate for this forum.
I think we should just leave it as that.

 

[tsukikakushi]

I think 'Brony' is a relative term. I know I associate it with the obnoxious side of the fan base. Kind of like how a few years ago anime 'otakus' were all over the place. I mean, at the fair I had a few guys come by my booth, & they were really nice, if a little shy. They're just fans like the rest of us. The ones that feel the need to differentiate themselves from the rest of the fan base, & have to be overly obnoxious about it, those are Bronies.

 

[MyLittleLofty]

I think 'Brony' is a relative term. I know I associate it with the obnoxious side of the fan base. Kind of like how a few years ago anime 'otakus' were all over the place. I mean, at the fair I had a few guys come by my booth, & they were really nice, if a little shy. They're just fans like the rest of us. The ones that feel the need to differentiate themselves from the rest of the fan base, & have to be overly obnoxious about it, those are Bronies.

Oh, I like that distinction. I believe I'll use the term in the same way.

 

[zephyra]

Aw, that makes me kind of sad that 'bronies' isn't just a cute name for fans anymore. But I understand how someone being over-the-top can be annoying--I wouldn't call them creepy though.

Out of curiosity, all of you who ship RarityXFluttershy, mind telling me why? I see a lot of stuff for that pairing and I was wondering what sort of canon basis it has. Thank you :3

 

[Dialga-Brite]

There ARE very violent and very adult fanfictions about MLP out there. There's also very adult themed fanart of MLP. I believe that is what some people are referring to. We can't give specific examples on this website, it's inappropriate for this forum.
I think we should just leave it as that.

I see... but I didnt think that the fanfiction was what they meant. I thought they were creeped out just by the extremeness of it.... like for instance the carrying of ponies in the pocket.... anything wrong with that? there shouldn't be. as for the fanfiction, it does gross me out.... but I'll say it once more - as long as you have good intent, you can do whatever you want. whether the writers have good intent or not remains to be seen. I do not know whats in their heart.

 

[Breezy]

Aw, that makes me kind of sad that 'bronies' isn't just a cute name for fans anymore. But I understand how someone being over-the-top can be annoying--I wouldn't call them creepy though.

Out of curiosity, all of you who ship RarityXFluttershy, mind telling me why? I see a lot of stuff for that pairing and I was wondering what sort of canon basis it has. Thank you :3

I'm sad too, Bronies was a cute term before it became riddled with stigma

Also, for more info on Fluttershy & Rarity's bond ( quoted from this Wiki page: Fluttershy @ FiM Wiki [scroll down to 'relationships'] ) :

"Rarity considers Fluttershy her best friend, and the closeness seems to be reciprocated. They share a common interest in fashion and meet regularly every week at Ponyville's day spa to catch up, as shown in Green Isn't Your Color. Rarity expresses admiration of Fluttershy's grace and poise in the episode, and implores Fluttershy to model her clothing, though she is aware that Fluttershy doesn't enjoy putting herself in front of people and only asks her when Photo Finish comes to photograph her work. This results in Rarity losing the spotlight to Fluttershy, a situation they both dislike. Fluttershy also extends her tender love for animals to Rarity's cat Opalescence when the latter is unable to tend to her properly in Stare Master. Rarity and Fluttershy come to a small disagreement over the stitches in Fluttershy's dress in Suited For Success."

 

[PinkRosedust]

My mom's probably not gonna like that I put this out there, but I'm going to anyway because you need to know how your words make people feel. She said that you're not someone she'd want to meet because you sound judgemental, intolerant, etc. Bottomline is that people like him are not doing anything wrong, so why can't you just be okay with it? You are a pony person, so you *should* understand, but apparently you don't, just because his interest in ponies is done in a different way than yours. It's no different than if a brony makes fun of you for liking ponies that are not G4s....

Whoa whoa whoa. Let's just back things up a little here.

First of all, I am genuinely sorry if I offended anyone with what I said.

Now then. I'm not allowed to find a person's actions annoying? If someone is singing along to songs while I'm trying to watch a show, it's kind of irritating, even if it's a show we both love. Having a common interest with this guy doesn't mean we're destined to be best friends forever. I don't have to automatically like him or any MLP fan.

I never said he was creepy, and I was not making fun of anyone. Please don't put words in my mouth (so to speak..). When I said "scary" I meant that his obvious obsession seemed a little much - as I said in my second post, it was obnoxious. I didn't judge him as a person...I even mentioned that he was nice. I was merely put off by some of his actions (i.e. the singing). And I don't care that he had ponies in his pocket. I only said those things to illustrate how much of a brony he is...I don't think it's wrong to carry ponies around.

And I guess I should have put a goofy smilie when I said something about pony people being nuts. That was kind of supposed to be sarcasm. Guess I should have thought about that being taken the wrong way. I'm sorry if that bothered anyone. It was just a joke.

Anyway. The fact that someone I don't know and who knows next to nothing about me has judged my character based on one opinion I have of one person's actions makes me question who is actually the judgmental one in this little scenario. :/

 

[Dialga-Brite]

I'm sorry I jumped on you like that. My mom had pointed out to me the same thing as in your last paragraph. It stung when I read it probably because it was the truth I didnt want to face.

To be honest, I'd probably be annoyed too if they were singing when I was trying to watch. Cause then I couldn't hear the show. I kinda let that part of your post slip past me and was focusing on other things like the pockets. which you just said that doesnt bother you, so.... yeah, I'm sorry cause I jumped the gun and assumed.

 

[Margos]

Well, I for one am a brony myself, and here's a few things I can tell you about the average brony:
1. Most of them don't know that you guys exist (I mean people who like older gens). I don't think they mean to disrespect anyone, they just don't understand how anyone could like them, because they haven't bothered to check them out themselves.
2. They usually didn't encounter much MLP in their childhood. For that reason, they don't associate them with childhood nostalgia, and it becomes easier to imagine them in more adult situations (like the characters in most of the other shows they watch now, as adults).
3. They really, really don't understand how the relationship between shows and toys works, which is why you see bronies freaking out because certain toys do not resemble their in-show selves.
4. They are really new to this whole thing, and so they are extremely enthusiastic. Plus, ponies is the first "cute" thing they've actually liked in a long, long time, and so they are going to go absolutely nuts about them.
5. In case you haven't noticed, the songs in FiM are ludicrously catchy. We sing them because we can't help it. And before you say that it's only bronies thatvdo that, I can't tell you how many times I've caught mysef singing The Rockin' Beats' "Sweet Music" in the shower! Catchy music in MLP has been around long before G4, it's just that more people listen to it now!
6. Most tragically, many of the bronies came from a dark, terrifying place on the internet known as *****. ***** is the seediest hive of scum and villainy on the 'Net. Since becoming bronies, they have learned to "love and tolerate" a bit more, but they may still exhibit roots of their former Internet habits. This is where some of the less-savory bits of the brony fandom come from.


These are just some important things to keep in mind. As for the shipping discussion, though, I'd like to point out a few things:
1. There is absolutely nothing wrong with ponies in romantic situations. Teddy and Sweetheart, anyone? Bright Eyes and Lancer? Or, to go back even further, Slugger and Buttons? It's always been there. I would go so far as to argue that it started with Wind Whistler and Fizzy, but that's really a matter of opinion, I suppose (and yeah, right like Wind Whistler would ever admit it, LOL).
2. The more "adult" situations in the G4 fandom is a result of how the biology of the G4 ponies is handled. They do not reproduce clones of themselves by wishing on mirrors. Really, they're a lot like humans (as were the characters in Tales), and that's something that is to be expected.
3. Pinkie Pie x Rainbow Dash is best ship. Those who ship AJ with Dash are only doing so because AJ is second-biggest tomboy, so therefore "second most likely to be gay." That's silly. The two really don't get along or understand each other. Pinkie Pie seems a lot more interested in what "her Dashie" is up to than anyone else is.
4. Rarity and Fluttershy are friends and nothing more. Everyone knows that Fluttershy's heart belongs to Big Macintosh. Applejack and Twilight, though....

Oh, and one more thing I'd like to say:
We're not all ignorant idiots. And we're not all "Cupcakes"-types, either. In fact, most of us really don't like that story very much (or any of the others that it has spawned). The people who write those things tend to do it for shock value alone, and the brony community as a whole does not endorse their behavior.

 

[MyLittleLofty]

*applauds Margos*

Also of note: the first MLP series involved baby characters that were named after their mothers. The implication is hard to ignore.

 

[2cuteandwise]

.... that was long... and I think unusual given that you know who windwhistler and fizzy are. Seems like most guys, and newer girl fans dont know who those characters are..

 

[Karise]

I don't know why "Bronie" can't just be a name for a male fan. I think my 5 year old son is a little Bronie We all watch the cartoon together and he does his best to learn all of their names and personalities. He loves to play ponies with his sister and I. He makes sure to match all of the ponies with their correct animals. I think his favorite pony is Twilight Sparkle. That's all for now

 

[josiekat]

Now DB, you know I love you, but I have to call you out. First, you should only post your opinions.....not your Mom's. That's for her to do.

Secondly, you cannot do whatever you want so long as your intentions are good. That's why there is that saying: "The path to h*ll is paved with good intentions." lol

Personally, I have never met a Brony. I wouldn't mind though. I don't care what they do....so long as they aren't breaking into my house and stealing my ponies. lol. Which I guess wouldn't be a problem since most don't seem to be interested in any other than G4's.....which I don't have too many of yet.

Uber fandom can be found in anything you can be a fan of. Whether it be ponies...anime, or sports. I'm probably a "brony" when it comes to the NY Yankees. I'm overly obnoxious and even disgust myself sometimes with my behavior. lol. It's always going to be there.....and people have a right to be annoyed. The trick is to keep it under control so we don't have an all out pony war! lol

 

[Ringo1126]

I never said he was creepy

Sorry if I was being vague, I didn't mean to imply that you said that guy or other bronies were creepy. I just said "I wouldn't call them creepy" because it seems to be a common misconception that bronies are all total creepsters who spend all day making disturbing sexual pony fanfics or something. I was just saying that I know they exist out there, and most seem to be pretty nice guys.

 

[Margos]

.... that was long... and I think unusual given that you know who windwhistler and fizzy are. Seems like most guys, and newer girl fans dont know who those characters are..

Well, first of all, I'm a girl fan. I'm a brony, but Season 1 ended and I needed my pony fix. So I watched every single episode of the original series and MLP Tales, as well as the G3 specials. So I know my stuff.

And Wind Whistler is my boyfriend's favorite pony, so it would be shameful (and illogical!) for me to not know who she is.

 

[MonsterIceCream]

My mom's probably not gonna like that I put this out there, but I'm going to anyway because you need to know how your words make people feel. She said that you're not someone she'd want to meet because you sound judgemental, intolerant, etc. Bottomline is that people like him are not doing anything wrong, so why can't you just be okay with it? You are a pony person, so you *should* understand, but apparently you don't, just because his interest in ponies is done in a different way than yours. It's no different than if a brony makes fun of you for liking ponies that are not G4s....

If I was your mom, I wouldn't be super-happy right now. If someone put everything that I said on a public forum, I would not be a very happy camper. People say things, instead of posting them, for very good reasons. For myself, I know I say some pretty heated things in real life sometimes, so when I post, I try to choose my words carefully and think more before I type. It is probably the same for your mom, and so I would avoid speaking for her in the future, if I were you. If you feel the same way as your mom, then simply say what you think, instead of parroting her. You might also get people upset at her, which isn't fair at all, because she never might have intended to say such a thing, or in the same way you did!

With all of that said, I think saying that someone is not allowed to say someone's actions are 'creepy' is a bit much. A lot of us have 'gut feelings' about people, and if we get weird vibes from them, or think they're 'creepy,' oftentimes it's our unconscious trying to keep us safe. For example, I've met Bronies who were gentlemen, Bronies who were silly (and polite), and Bronies who set my hair standing on end for reasons I couldn't explain. Would I want to be caught in a dark alley with the latter? Heck no, because my gut is telling me that I don't feel safe around them. Even if my conscious mind isn't picking up on it, unconsciously I am picking up nonverbal cues that this guy is possibly dangerous.

It's not 'wrong' to feel creeped out by someone - it's a little insulting, yes, but sometimes it's just a missed social cue, or getting off on the wrong foot, and it's easily fixed. If you say, 'All bronies are creepy,' then that's not right, because no one has ever met every single brony. But it's okay to find people you've met creepy, especially if you don't know them well, I think. If you instead try to pretend like everything is nicey-nice, then you might be putting yourself in danger, which is never a good idea.

I hope that makes sense. I know no one was making the point that 'all bronies are super-duper creepy' here, but I just wanted to clarify. Personally, I try not to police people's reactions, unless it's bordering on harassment. But one person saying that one Brony was kind of creepy when she watched an episode with him? Not harassment.

blah blah blah HORRENDOUS MISSTEP Everyone knows that Fluttershy's heart belongs to Big Macintosh.

I think your finger slipped there, you clearly meant to put Caramel's heart belongs to Big Macintosh! That's okay, it's an easy mistake to make, I forgive you. ;]

(Kidding, kidding, haha!)

And wow I sure like to type a lot, sorry. I have some experience meeting Bronies (hi guys!) so I have a lot to say, I guess! With all of that said, I have met a bunch of really friendly Bronies of various ages, and the majority of them were really fun, peppy guys! I'd love to meet more female Bronies, of course, but generally the Bronies that I've met have been very friendly and welcoming. The ones online are another matter (since they tend to stick their hooves in their mouths VERY often, in as offensive ways as they can, it seems...), but in real life, the majority have been very sweet and polite with me. :] So even if you've met one rotten Brony, don't let one bad apple spoil the bunch!

 

[Dialga-Brite]

Now DB, you know I love you, but I have to call you out. First, you should only post your opinions.....not your Mom's. That's for her to do. :wink:

Secondly, you cannot do whatever you want so long as your intentions are good. That's why there is that saying: "The path to h*ll is paved with good intentions." lol

Alright first of all, my mom already chewed me out. I already apologized to the poster as well, so why are people going back to it?


Second of all, I don't believe in ****. Whether you do or whether it was just an expression wasn't clear to me but either way the thing about good intent is nephy's words, not mine. I trust her far more than I do ANY human, so I believe her and I stand by what she said.

thanks for being gentle with me though. I know sometimes I can say things that are "too honest", but I never meant to hurt anyone. Truth is it troubles me to avoid saying things to spare people's feelings, because I dont like it when people do it to me.

 

[Desert Rose]

"Female Brony"? :hysterical:
NO. PEGA-SISTER.

'Brony' is for mah pony Bros. Gals, you are known as 'Pega-sisters'.

 

[DialgaBritesMom]

"Female Brony"? :hysterical:
NO. PEGA-SISTER.

'Brony' is for mah pony Bros. Gals, you are known as 'Pega-sisters'.

As in.... pega...SIS....???? :8):