Mason West, on 15 May 2014 - 11:36 AM, said:
Why did you join this subculture?
I did it by accident!
By participating on these forums I came into contact with MLP:FiM. Some day, I had to much time and watched the pilot episodes. Not impressed I left the show alone. Then another day with to much time came along and the ponies were still strong and entertaining on the forums. So I watched another episode. Next thing I knew, I was halfway through the first season and totally captivated by the show.
Mason West, on 15 May 2014 - 11:36 AM, said:
What are your favorite aspects of this group?
They don't care much for male/female/age prejudice. As long as something is entertaining, there is no reason to be ashamed to watch a shows intended for little girls. Those are people who haven't lost their inner child.
Mason West, on 15 May 2014 - 11:36 AM, said:
What is the best thing about this subculture?
It's one of the most creative I have ever encountered. The sheer amount and quality of the works the fans create is astounding.
Mason West, on 15 May 2014 - 11:36 AM, said:
Are there any specific identifying markers that tell the world and/or each other that you belong to this subculture? (Why is this even a question really? Don’t answer it)
Not that I know of!
Mason West, on 15 May 2014 - 11:36 AM, said:
Why do you identify with these small magic horses?
I don't identify myself with them, I simply enjoy them.
Mason West, on 15 May 2014 - 11:36 AM, said:
Would you like the show if they were anime girls instead of ponies?
Part of the fun of the show is, that addaption of everyday things and events into a world of horses. Changing the show into anime girls would cut away a part of the fun. Even the Equestria Girls movie kept that a big part of the character interaction.
Mason West, on 15 May 2014 - 11:36 AM, said:
Do you think that this subculture is challenging traditional views of masculinity? That by admitting to liking a show originally intended for a younger audience shows the world that you don’t have to be an American football jackass to have masculinity?
No, I don't believe so. For me it never was about masculinity. It's about growing up, without losing a part of yourself. As a child you are tolerant to almost anything (except maybe, cleaning up your own room and eating vegetables). Somehow most people lose that tolerance when they grow up. Grow up on the outside, stay a child on the inside. Enjoy the things for what they are, not for what they are supposed to be by popular prejudice.
Mason West, on 15 May 2014 - 11:36 AM, said:
(Okay fine some incentive, If you answer all of these I will watch Equestria Girls……….)