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[Paladin1]

One other point of order, there's actually a difference in maturity level for those hobbies founded in hard or semi-hard science fiction. Take the Battletech franchise for example. While the setting itself may be somewhat geared towards those who are still in their teenage years, the fact remains that a large portion of the setting is based in sound scientific principles and disiplines, such as mechanical, electrical and materials engineering. None of those fields can be considered immature in the least.

Unlike magic, talking ponies.

stirstirstir

[Captain Fabulous]

I understand that. the BT/MW franchise was an example. As for magical, talking ponies, what about games like Everquest, MtG, D&D, etc? While they may not have actual talking ponies, I'm pretty sure the concept is there.

[Zendric]

I watch it for the humor and characterization, not the morals.

[CMDR Sunset Shimmer]

I forget who it was over at the MekTek forums, but they actually posted probably the coolest clan tag ever! It was a Clan Rainbow Dash tag... I had it saved... yet I cannot find it currently, so in the meantime... Dashie

Zendric, on 17 November 2011 - 01:35 PM, said:

I watch it for the humor and characterization, not the morals.

You sure you don't just watch it for the plot?

Edited by Jade Kitsune, 17 November 2011 - 01:42 PM.

[Grayson Pryde]

Paladin1, on 17 November 2011 - 01:22 PM, said:

One other point of order, there's actually a difference in maturity level for those hobbies founded in hard or semi-hard science fiction. Take the Battletech franchise for example. While the setting itself may be somewhat geared towards those who are still in their teenage years, the fact remains that a large portion of the setting is based in sound scientific principles and disiplines, such as mechanical, electrical and materials engineering. None of those fields can be considered immature in the least.

Unlike magic, talking ponies.

stirstirstir

Sry man, your posts are well worded but contentwise they are nonsense. If we would talk about this in german i could use better words for this but i think a guy like you will understand my broken english. The fact is that battletech pretends to be based on "real" science. Its definatly not.
But who can say what will happen in 1000 years?
Maybe we can travel through space. Maybe we will fight in Battle-Mechs to conquer the universe. Maybe we find an alienrace that looks like ponys....speaking ponys...

Okay....maybe not speaking ponys....

[Cake Bandit]

Jade Kitsune, on 17 November 2011 - 01:41 PM, said:

I forget who it was over at the MekTek forums, but they actually posted probably the coolest clan tag ever! It was a Clan Rainbow Dash tag... I had it saved... yet I cannot find it currently, so in the meantime... Dashie

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You sure you don't just watch it for the plot?

I see what you did there.

I just like that someone has put out a show that expects little girls to actually pay attention for an entire 30 minutes with a single, dedicated adventure that usually doesn't involve nothing but the quest for the cutest shoes or boys. I got into it keeping track of a relative's kids for a little while and was pretty impressed with the show. It's a lot better than **** like Johnny Test.

[Captain Fabulous]

We start out with a big robot unicorn.... thing...


Robot unicorn thing? ROBOT UNICORN ATTACK!



ROBOT UNICORN, YOU SAY? IT'S ALL COLORFUL AND ****. LOOK AT IT'S MANE, IT'S ******* RAINBOW. IT CAN A ******* RAINBOW EXPLODE OUT ITS *** FROM GOING SO FAST OH **** SO CAN RAINBOW DASH (Cept she's not a robot OR a unicorn)


RAINBOW DASH IS PART OF MY LITTLE PONY




Derivations, muhfucka.

Edited by Captain Fabulous, 17 November 2011 - 02:04 PM.

[HappySpawn]

Can't remember if this has been posted or not already, but I figure it needs to be re-addressed (since we're talking about giant robots and ponies).


Now, before everyone jumps and says "Its just a pony!" But, remember: a small child could probably defeat Starscream...I mean, c'mon...its STARSCREAM!

[Aresye]

Paladin, if I may interject a counter-argument to your counter-argument.

You're basically saying mature adults don't have any business with immature things considered within the cultural norm. That the lessons presented in the show may be good for developing minds, but don't work in the real world. First off, I think that's a very depressing, pessimistic outlook.

As a military member and concealed carrier, I'm very used to the concept of required force, including deadly force. It's a very sad part of our nature that somehow makes us want to hurt eachother, however just because the world behaves in such primitive ways, it doesn't mean adults should be constantly surrounding themselves with violent movies, video games, etc to be better suited for the real world.

The cultural norm is accepted and fueled by idiots. I'm considered an outcast by the cultural norm because I own no credit cards, believe credit is evil, and don't have any debt whatsoever. Does that mean I am in the wrong because I choose not to be the 75% of Americans that live in debt? The cultural norm is just a particular perception of how one should live their life, and anybody who falls outside of that is considered a weirdo or outcast. It's a perception fueled by companies, media, advertising, and everybody's buddy that believes in it as well. Crossfit is considered a taboo workout routine, because it isn't curling iron at the globo gym. The Zone Diet is considered a dangerous fad, because it goes against the food pyramid, yet both of these things are followed by some of the best athletes in the world, while those that have embraced the norm are among the fattest and most out of shape in the world. There are still those that believe squatting below 90 degrees is bad for your knees, despite there being scientific evidence that not doing full range of motion is actually more harmful to your body.

You must not be a man if you don't watch sports.
You must be an ***** to not buy that great deal on a new car.
You must be an immature manchild if you watch My Little Pony.

I discovered MLP while I was in a rut with my life. I couldn't understand why I was so uptight all the time, didn't enjoy any of my hobbies, and overall generally felt like a zombie. If I were in the cultural norm I likely would have seen a doctor, been diagnosed with depression, lost my flight status, and then lived off medication for the rest of my life.

During this time I discovered the brony community, and didn't want anything to do with it. Why were men watching a girly show? Why weren't they playing the new CoD game instead? I honestly tried out the first episode to see how bad it was just so I could make fun of bronies even more. Instead I discovered that it really wasn't bad, and watched a couple more. It was then I realized that I was less uptight, more outgoing, and generally just happier over the next couple weeks.

So while the world may be a dark and dangerous place, it doesn't mean we must continue to expose ourselves to the cynical nature of those around us, and indulge in the violent media we see and use every day. That road leads nowhere in regards to making this world a better place, and leaves people feeling bitter and short tempered with one another.

Now I'm not saying MLP will change the world. Far from it, however I do believe that the more adults that embrace a friendlier demeanor and mutual respect towards one another, the better it is in the long run. Life is too short and too precious to waste focusing on how violent and horrible the world can be, but if you fill yourself with hope for a better world, and spread your joy and happiness to others, then it is not a wasted life.

I like cute and cuddly things. I enjoy making others smile. I live to be happy.
Deal with it.

[Sharkbait]

Amechwarrior, on 17 November 2011 - 02:02 AM, said:

The developers love Hula-Girls! and hate pony, they give and they take. You know what I do not like? The frequency of the Cutie-Mark Crusaders. Who else has had enough of them vs. the core bunch?

I've had enough of Sweetie and Applebloom but I want more Scootaloo, where's her family anyway?

Oh and to Paladin1 regarding the maturity of magical talking ponies...well I can't say it better than C.S Lewis myself:

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Critics who treat adult as a term of approval, instead of as a merely descriptive term, cannot be adult themselves. To be concerned about being grown up, to admire the grown up because it is grown up, to blush at the suspicion of being childish; these things are the marks of childhood and adolescence

When I was ten, I read fairy tales in secret and would have been ashamed if I had been found doing so. Now that I am fifty I read them openly. When I became a man I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness and the desire to be very grown up.

[Aresye]

1 day, 12hrs, and 30min to see what pet Rainbow Dash gets!!!

[Captain Fabulous]

Aresye, on 17 November 2011 - 06:30 PM, said:

1 day, 12hrs, and 30min to see what pet Rainbow Dash gets!!!

GAAAHHH SO EXCIITTEEDDD. <3

[Sporkosophy]

It's already been released: SPOILER ALERT

Spoiler

[Captain Fabulous]

Sporkosophy, on 17 November 2011 - 07:11 PM, said:

It's already been released: SPOILER ALERT

Spoiler

I love this. So much.

[jezebel]

Applejack 4 lyfe.

[SquareSphere]

Whut? we all know Twilight is best pony.

[Hope2]

[Alizabeth Aijou]

SquareSphere, on 17 November 2011 - 09:41 PM, said:

Whut? we all know Twilight is best pony.

Gloaming Lustre and Rarity, are, imo.

[Zendric]

Im disgusted at the lack of music posts in this thread.


This is one of my favorites

Generally anything by WoodenToaster, MicTheMicrophone, and The Living Tombstone is amazing.

[Sporkosophy]

All this talk of other ponies being the best is silly.