Faisul Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Hahaha, wow. Getting all defensive up in here. Vydrach, I'm doing this because there are a lot of goddamn bronies here. I don't have anything against them, or you, but since a sizeable portion of SFO are bronies, I decided to try and talk to you about this here - because it matters. I do agree with you that virtually all fandoms have their problems, some worse than others - but bronies have become a very large and noticeable subculture in recent years, and while the massive majority are nice people, it irks me that the culture is growing increasingly insular, and seems unwilling to maintain this kind of discussion with outsiders. Bronies aren't just fans of the show - the demographics of the pony fandom are quite different than the show's target group - and they organize their own meets, produce their own merchandice and material, keep close contact with Hasbro and the animators and have an undeniably marked presence online and much more besides. Few fandoms grow to this size and prominence, and that's why I feel it's important that the fandom also tries to keep its own house clean, so to speak. The reason I'm not going to Equestria Daily about this is that SFO has become a bridgepoint between Star Fox fans, some furries, you guys, and random internet people - our interests intersect to some degree and there's enough contact between the groups that dialogue is much easier to achieve. I've been around long enough to know this and that about how fandoms work, their pros and cons, and so on. And it is unfortunately true that a silent majority makes it much easier for nasties to come in and set up residence, which is understandeable up to a certain point - no one wants to be the 'mean guy' and tell newcomers they can't play in the treehouse because they are weirdos, and that's perfectly relatable. However, the key concept is to be able to draw a line and say 'up to here, and no further.' The tone of my posts are forceful and demanding because softening it would spoil the message; I don't want to be a dickhead, but I don't want you guys to just ignore what I'm saying either, and to at least consider the importance of drawing that line should you need to. Now, Vydrach, your last post here suggests you already do, which is good - what isn't is that you seem resigned to the fact that you can't do anything about the negative minority found in your fandom, that they have an uncurable brand of idiocy and should be left to their devices. They shouldn't; they contribute to gradually poisoning the spirit of the fandom and turning it into something that it's not, but with enough negative reinforcement most of them can be ousted. They'd probably just move over a block and set up a treehouse just for them, but at least then you wouldn't have to deal with them in your own ranks. It's what drove the pedophiles out of Reddit, after all - with some help from the FBI, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xortberg Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Holy shit I'm totally gonna have to play a little Devil's Advocate against you when I'm feeling less lazy, Faisul. This should be fun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xidphel Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 http://evil-rick.deviantart.com/art/MLP-Memory-Cover-285527265 Let's see how many pages you can last. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gestalt Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 http://evil-rick.dev...Cover-285527265 Let's see how many pages you can last. I am drowning in an ocean of tears man. No kidding. That comic makes a bro think about life. Just like heart's desire: http://karzahnii.dev...esire-285284708 Spike gets saddest best comics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faisul Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Holy shit I'm totally gonna have to play a little Devil's Advocate against you when I'm feeling less lazy, Faisul. This should be fun. Hey, feel free to. I'm not against civil discussion just because I have small britches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Orange Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 http://evil-rick.dev...Cover-285527265 Let's see how many pages you can last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gestalt Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Male ponies invading stores near you!!! Some guy brought his Big Mac blind bag to school today. So i grabbed the closest thing that could shoot a picture, sadly not as high res as i'd like. According to him, if you want one, Big Mac's blind code is 11...take the 5 digit manufactures code and omit 1st, 3rd, and 5th numbers. 01315 = 11. Dually note codes are wave specific. Wave 1 is not equal to wave 3. Big mac is wave 3 a blue bag. I only got a RainbowDash blind bag. My Twilight Sparkle was stolen The nerve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arashikage Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 What's the code for Rainbow Dash? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harlow Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 For The lulz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gestalt Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 HELLLLLLOOOO! i'm baaack DID YA MISS ME?! What's NEW!! @Harlow...i find no humor in that post. What's the code for Rainbow Dash? 3 or 20435 = 3. Its wave 1 or 2 so the bag is pink. So, Gilda was in Season 2 I just got back from a wedding and had 2 Smirnoffs. THE WEDDING IS A LIE! THEY WERE ALL CHANGELINGS! Merrian Webbster- Hape: hugging with out consent. New sig: Elbow grease is best OC. This just in: mlpforums ploy is working quite nicely...I AM THE PICTURE KING! Suck on those sweet apple-acres apples Xidphel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vy'drach Posted August 23, 2012 Author Share Posted August 23, 2012 You have to have >10,711 pictures to beat me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gestalt Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 You have to have >10,711 pictures to beat me. >10,711 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vy'drach Posted August 24, 2012 Author Share Posted August 24, 2012 Funny thing is, that's not even a lot compared to some of the people on /pic/. Also, enjoy some Lyra Pants. And just for teh lulz. NSFW WARNING Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Krystal Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Anypony make it to Everfree NW last weekend? If so, I missed ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vy'drach Posted August 25, 2012 Author Share Posted August 25, 2012 Alas, I did not. But I've been meaning to show you two pictures, Mr. K. Couldn't find a way to contact you on the KA. And this was done by Catwings, if my memory serves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gestalt Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 I'm poor sorry dude. Been savin' up to go Sweet Apple Acres Con in Tennessee next summer since its in my back yard. If anybody here is going too i'd totally wanna do a meet-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xortberg Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Hell, Tennessee isn't too far from me. I live in Virginia. Does this con have any website or anything I can check out? I might just go there :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gestalt Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Hell, Tennessee isn't too far from me. I live in Virginia. Does this con have any website or anything I can check out? I might just go there Well, the con is still in its preliminary phase. Hopefully, it catches enough wind to turn out as something big. Follow it up Here: https://www.facebook...etAppleAcresCon Also Vy’drach (<-- the more accurate spelling apperently) made a funnsie in the chat party we had going on last night. I’ll set it as my sig for a bit. Poor Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xortberg Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Fantastic. Nashville is an easy trip, really, so if at all possible I will definitely make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Orange Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Apple Acres can't match the power pack taste of Canterlot Gardens. *Z snap* If any of y'all will attend one hell of a party, I'll see you there. B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxMcCloud Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Well then, I shall see you at CG High Executor. I'll give you an idea when the time gets closer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vy'drach Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 Alrighty then. I got the Cloudsdale, Royal Wedding, and Apple Family miniatures sets, as well as the last two blind bags Toys R Us had. I wound up with a spare Apple Jack, Twilight Sparkle, and two Rainbow Dashs, since one of the blind bags was the Rainbow Dash one. I already promised AJ to Lord Shen, and a Dashie to Arashikage. I was thinking of giving the Twilight to Mr. Krystal, unless anyone wants to toss their name in because Twilight is their favourite pony, and the other spare Dashie is up for grabs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dublinthefox Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 The second episode of My Little Portal is now out! Warning: The following video might be suitable for everypony as it contains disturbing scenes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Orange Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 ... and the other spare Dashie is up for grabs. I WISH TO PUT MY NAME UP FOR THAT MY GOOD SIR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vy'drach Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 Alrighty then, toss me your address via PM or Steam then, and I'll mail 'er as soon as I get proper packaging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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