Note: please, everypony, I know it's a long post, but take time to read it with open heart. Thank you. Lately, it seems like lot of bronies have kinda forgotten elements harmony and very essence of what made this fandom so special, that love and kindness that wasn't shown only in words, but in deeds and caring for each other, that warmth and enthusiasm that was there around time between season 1 and season 2. I think it would be good reminder for everypony of very first thing that got (most of us) into this fandom, and brought that warmth among people, people that didn't know each other at all, but were always there for each other, and showed true magic of friendship. When mane 6 lost their elements, Celestia sent Twilight's letters back to her to remind her how she became PFF's with Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy and Rartiy. "I've learned that one of joys of friendship is sharing your blessings, but when's not enough blessings to go around, having more than your friends can make you feel pretty awful." "While friendship is about giving our selfs to our friends, it's also about accepting what our friends have to offer" "Today I learned that it's hard o accept when somepony you like wants to spend time with somepony that's not so nice. Though it's impossible to control who your friends hang out with, it is possible to control your own behavior. Just continue to be a good friend. In the end difference between false friend and one that is true will surely come to light." "I was so afraid of thought of as a show off that I was hiding a part of who I am. My friends helped me realize to be proud of your talents, and there are times when it's appropriate to show them off. Specially when you're standing up for your friends." "Never lose faith in your friends. They can be an amazing source of strength and can help you overcome even your greatest fears." "It's hard to believe that two ponies that have so little in common could ever get along, but I've found out that if you embrace each others differences, you just might be surprised to discover to be friends after all." "Never judge book by it's cover. Someone may look unusual, or funny, or scary, but you have to look past that and learn who they are inside. Real friends don't care what your cover is, it's a continence of pony that counts, and a good friend, like a good book is something that will last forever." "Sometimes the solution to your problems can come from where you least expect it. It's a good idea to stop, and listen to your friend's opinions and perspectives, even when they don't always seem to make sense." "We all have our hidden talents, and if we're patient and diligent, we're sure to find them, and as always, with friendship and teamwork, ponies can accomplish anything" "Sometimes the thing you think that will cause you to lose friends and feel left out, can actually be the thing that helps you make closest friends, and realize how special you are." "It's important to remember that friendship is always more important than competition." "When somepony offers to do you a favor, like making you a beautiful dress, you shouldn't be overly critical of something generously given to you. In other words, you shouldn't looks given horse in the mouth." "It's important to keep your hooves to the ground and be there for your friends" "Being a good friend means being able to keep a secret, but you should never be afraid to share your true feelings with a good friend." "Friendship is a wonders and powerful thing. Even the worst of enemy's can become friends, you've need understanding and compromise, you've got to share, you've got to care. " "Everypony everywhere has special a magical connection with her friends, maybe even before she's met them. If you're feeling lonely and still searching for your true friends, just look up in the sky, who knows, maybe you and your future best friends are all looking at the same rainbow." "Being jealous and telling lies gets you nowhere in friendship. I've also learned that there's plenty of love for every friend to share" "Always expect the best from our friends, and never assume the worst. Rest assure that a good friend has your best interest at heart." "Friends have a way of making even the worst of times into something pretty great." "You should take your friend's worries seriously, even if you think she doesn't have anything to worry about, and that you shouldn't let your worries turn a small problem into big problem." "No matter where you go in life, you should never forget that you were product of your home and your friends, and that's something always to be proud of, no mater what" "You might think that it would feel good to take lots and lots of stuff, but it doesn't feel as nearly as good as giving something special to somepony you really care about. I've learned that it's truly better to give than to receive, and that kindness and generosity would lead to true friendship, and that's more valuable than anything in the world." "You can't run away from your problems. Better to run into your family and friends." "It's not good to jump to conclusions, you have to find all the facts before saying somepony did something, if you don't, you can end up blaming somepony for something they never did. This could hurt their feelings, and can make you look really foolish." "No matter what our differences, we're all ponies." edit: my vision of bronies, and how I would like to be in reality: please, make it happen.
i miss those days. the community became so big and the new "bronies" overlook what made up bronies in the first place. Love and tolerance is so overlooked, they can be put next to the school janitor. It is always there, and something we should be thankful for, but no one ever notices, or appreciates what it has done for us. Like the janitor, it help keeps bronies civilized and welcoming, without it, we would be disorderly and revolting. For those who are in college, you know this: when you are young, you always complain about your parents, always say that they don't do anything for you and wish they were gone. You overlook them and not notice the care and love they have for you. you always took them for granted and never listened to their words of wisdom, until it was too late. you notice how important they were in your life. You learn to appreciate your parents more and begin to miss them. I want bronies to notice Love and tolerance before its too late, before the brony community digs a hole they can't get themselves out of. we are already over our head, but with the right amount of will, we can pull ourselves out and show that we have what it takes.
Heh. It wasn't exactly a long post other than it's mostly just presenting us with the old friendship reports. I do understand what you mean by this however. Our arguing and bickering about the smallest things have divided us amongst ourselves. In my eyes, this makes for a weaker fandom, which could hurt our longetivity. Our greatest strength is also our greatest weakness: our diversity. All of our views and opinions are different, so when another one of us disagrees with another, we take it personally for some reason. At least, that's what I've seen. Now, I've lost my train of thought. Excuse me as I go wallow in sadness by not being able to express a coherent thought properly. Ah, but hopefully our love and unity can be rekindled with the impending release of season 3!
Ya, these basic rules seemed to be overlooked so often. I think what we all need is a revisit to the show, to remind ourselves of what really makes us bronies, because sometimes all it takes is a little reminder...
Very epic post there Yet. Just finished reading it now. I'd have to agree with you for the most part- I've found that between seasons, love and tolerance seems to die down. But regardless, we were christened in the fires of 4chan and I know that everypony watching the show has taken at least a small piece of it with them, and that is something Faust should be proud of. Outside of the internet, I find there is much love and tolerance to go around in my circle of brony friends. I have one to thank, in particular, for making me come out of the stables by one day asking: "Who is your favourite my little pony character?" From that one friend, I now know close to a dozen bronies at school! Though we can get hated on, the hate seems to build a pool in which love and tolerance multiplies. And as much as I see some of the morals slipping from some bronies, I know that deep within they foster the elements of harmony and personally, I try to better myself by acknowledging the elements in everyday life. It's made me a happier person and I really have made so many more friends. *Mum yells her head off at me as I type. "YOU'RE SPENDING ALL FREAKING DAY ON THAT THING!"* ^I shall tolerate her to the best of my ability.
And here I am. Harmony, it won't happen. It simply can not be achieved. Sorry to say it, but you have to be real. Bronies are way to varied to have true harmony. I'm talking about the whole fandom with the above point. Even this forum self contained can't do it. I notice someone said that this a basic rule to being a brony. I was unaware that I had an overall rule to follow.
Har-mo-ny 1. The combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce chords and chord progressions with a pleasing effect. "Simultaneously" "Pleasing effect" Even if two bronies work together, and make something greater or better then either could have achieved on their own, its more harmony then it was before. Even if it is something as small as that, it is a step, a step towards the goal. It is impossible to reach complete harmony but that isn't what we are striving for, it is to bring it up more then it is now. And every bit counts
Maybe we all just need to re-watch the episodes, and remind ourselves what it meant to be a brony in the first place. I know it's been awhile since I've sat down and watched one myself, and I figure it might be that way for a lot of others too. If I remember correctly, it had something to do with accepting others even if they were different from us, or held feelings, or beliefs that were different from our own. It was about fighting against stereotypes, and generalizations that held us back from doing the things we really loved, and helped us to accept the things about ourselves that were different from the norm. The show brought people together, and it seems that without it people have grown apart, and forgotten what made this a great community to begin with. Of course that could be remedied when season three comes out, but it really shouldn't be happening every time there isn't new content to view. I guess you could say that it's human nature, but what a bummer that is right?
*pulls out punk handbook* says here rules are meant to be broken. *pulls out hipters handbook* follow rules is ironic. I follow the rules. I have yet to break any. Bronies the fandom does not have rules. EP does, but not the fandom. then the goal has already been reached. Rejoice. but in all seriousness. A text post won't make harmony happen. I'd like to be wrong, but you know.
I believe I have already said this essentially, but I will admit to, it's been at least more than a month since I last saw an episode
