- Joined
- Jul 17, 2023
- Messages
- 17
Hello all. My name is Spencer, I'm 22, and I came here as In just now getting my start on the MLP franchise in general.
Recently I have fallen in love with the new "Make Your Mark" series on Netflix and quite honestly, it is helping me heal childhood trauma as it reminds me a lot of the Shrek/Toy Story/Pixar movies I loved as a kid, plus the merchandise is....beyond amazing, and it's almost like a dream come true to me. My room has G5 stuff all over and I'm currently trying to clear old things out for more. Even have acquired a few things from G1 and G3.
However......I've been having difficulty trying to find people who are also fans to discuss with besides one or two. Yes I'm aware there is that fanbase for guys who like MLP but this is where my trouble began. I must say a few things:
1. No, I'm not a "Brony" in any shape form or fashion
2. I dislike G4 (and have my reasons to, including the quality of the toys)
3. Please do not attack me in the comments, I'm just stating an opinion after all
Those things being said, I tried going to that fanbase to find friends but.....OMG......told them Friendship Is Magic wasn't my thing, ended up having cyberstalkers and doxxers after me. I do not understand why people have to be so mean.....have been in shock for months. Was just trying to talk to dudes who like ponies because ya know, a pony is a pony no matter what gen it is.
Side note, I don't like G4 because the style is way too cartoonish, too simplistic (and honestly somewhat babyish), the toys are complete junk, basically same stuff again and again, and the show itself is a joke. The Paw Patrol style Friendship missions and the Barney level forced morals. Ugh. If those two weren't bad enough. Also became very overrated and overworked with time. Episodes/stories drag on. I already explained the fanbase to you. Has just led people down a path of ignorance like some Disney movies have. Do not understand why things have to be cult like either. Again, just my opinion.
G5 honestly feels more mature and acts like it wants to do its job right. Feels like the real deal IMHO.
Still......I know this is a small start here but anything has to be better than that cesspool of a fandom I tried to go to.
Recently I have fallen in love with the new "Make Your Mark" series on Netflix and quite honestly, it is helping me heal childhood trauma as it reminds me a lot of the Shrek/Toy Story/Pixar movies I loved as a kid, plus the merchandise is....beyond amazing, and it's almost like a dream come true to me. My room has G5 stuff all over and I'm currently trying to clear old things out for more. Even have acquired a few things from G1 and G3.
However......I've been having difficulty trying to find people who are also fans to discuss with besides one or two. Yes I'm aware there is that fanbase for guys who like MLP but this is where my trouble began. I must say a few things:
1. No, I'm not a "Brony" in any shape form or fashion
2. I dislike G4 (and have my reasons to, including the quality of the toys)
3. Please do not attack me in the comments, I'm just stating an opinion after all
Those things being said, I tried going to that fanbase to find friends but.....OMG......told them Friendship Is Magic wasn't my thing, ended up having cyberstalkers and doxxers after me. I do not understand why people have to be so mean.....have been in shock for months. Was just trying to talk to dudes who like ponies because ya know, a pony is a pony no matter what gen it is.
Side note, I don't like G4 because the style is way too cartoonish, too simplistic (and honestly somewhat babyish), the toys are complete junk, basically same stuff again and again, and the show itself is a joke. The Paw Patrol style Friendship missions and the Barney level forced morals. Ugh. If those two weren't bad enough. Also became very overrated and overworked with time. Episodes/stories drag on. I already explained the fanbase to you. Has just led people down a path of ignorance like some Disney movies have. Do not understand why things have to be cult like either. Again, just my opinion.
G5 honestly feels more mature and acts like it wants to do its job right. Feels like the real deal IMHO.
Still......I know this is a small start here but anything has to be better than that cesspool of a fandom I tried to go to.