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Equestria Daily : Season 2 Episode 1: The Return of Harmony Discussion/Stream/Download 720p is UP!

Tue, 10 Dec 2013 22:49:27 +0000

Agreed! (I came to this old page looking to see if I could find an "Episode Followup" for it, seeing as I didn't read EQD back then and I find I enjoy those.) What I particularly liked was the subtle writing and logic that didn't point itself out (not to mention the excellent voicework and creepy background music). For example, I enjoyed how they never pointed out to the viewer how Discord was defeating the Mane 6 using their cutie marks and represented elements. Talking apples showed Applejack the honest future (because they DO break apart), balloons defeat Pinkie by turning the laughter against her, Discord generously "gives" Rarity a "diamond" to corrupt her, Dash's loyalty to Cloudsdale is pitted against her loyalty to her friends (caused by a rainbow/bolt/cloud vision)... as for Fluttershy one can't beat kindness with kindness, so he uses a butterfly to lure her into a trap (and later the show explains in a different situation that of COURSE he's fine with cheating)! And finally, Twilight's element is magic (which is friendship) so he breaks HER by turning the rest of her friends against her! And not once do they stop to say "see what we did there". The episode was genius.

Equestria Daily : Comic: A Taste of Her Own medicine / Orange you glad? / Revelations

Tue, 5 Nov 2013 21:11:41 +0000

Speaking of comics... http://sinfest.net/archive_page.php?comicID=4809

Equestria Daily : Nightly Roundup #773

Sat, 21 Sep 2013 19:07:43 +0000

Very true and fair point! I think my reasoning was a mixture of both for myself and for this community, which may have been a bit misguided. I haven't really made anything (I'm still advancing my skills), but back when I viewed this community differently it was easy to draw inspiration from it. I was ultimately doing it because I thought it was fun and it would improve myself, but knowing I was surrounded by friendly peers doing the same things was a BIG motivator! Admittedly people are still doing that, but... I can choose any subject material I want to improve myself. I had chosen "pony" not to be famous or get accolades but... well, because the community seemed so light-hearted, fun, and overall a great place to be. I'm still going to love the show, and likely check back at EQD at points, but now that I see the community differently I have no reason to find "pony" more captivating to work on than any other of my interests. I'm not sure if any of that made sense, but oh well. Thanks for the insight, by the way!

Equestria Daily : Nightly Roundup #773

Sat, 21 Sep 2013 08:18:03 +0000

Well, damn... ...But unfortunately I must say "good decision, Cal". I, as apparently is a similar story to many, got introduced to MLP when half my dorm began watching it together. I resisted at first, but was thankfully persuaded by my friends to give it a shot! I was then shown the amazing community with all the cool charities and art and stories and websites [and run-on sentences]! The subject material was so pure and un-serious [that's a word now], and the people seemed like the best. Group. Ever. Essentially I was drawn to the show by the community, and stayed for the show. But whether the community has changed, or the rose-tinted glasses are finally off, I find this patch of cyberspace just as scary and unpleasant as every other (including the god-forsaken "Yahoo!" comments section). We've had our blows; both Derpy and Fighting is Magic were highly disappointing. But the community has also been downright VITRIOLIC. John de Lancie was disillusioned in the same way, to the point he hasn't said another thing on Twitter since. The blowout from the controversial Season 3 finale and EQG has been astonishing! (I liked them, but if you hated them: Have you seen "real" TV shows? Because nobody bats a perfect game with writing.) As my friends and I have gone our ways in the world we've had less incentive to continue. We've lost that "ritual". That watching an episode and physically fan-ranting in person. That getting out snacks and laughing. The show is good enough to watch, but it's lost its "magic" without the friendship of others to share it with. I came here inspired by all the great things in the community, but each time I check Equestria Daily expecting to feel better about my day, I amazingly feel much worse. Perhaps it's good that I hit that dose of cynical realism, ending all my works-in-progress for the fandom - I could be using my time better, right? Everybody running this site have been AMAZING. Remember, they weren't "elected" or "hired". This has been something they've created FOR US. And quite honestly? I sympathize. Good for him. I can forgive him any snippy reactions he has had because he's no more perfect than the rest of us. At least he knows when to exit and move on.

Equestria Daily : More Equestria Girls Theater Sightints - Clearview

Wed, 1 May 2013 17:45:49 +0000

In that case, this is only going to end in...

Equestria Daily : More Equestria Girls Theater Sightints - Clearview

Wed, 1 May 2013 17:44:22 +0000

Well of course! "All the ponies in this town are CRAZY!"

Equestria Daily : Nightly Roundup #645

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:43:54 +0000

To be honest I usually just skim the pictures of the successful meetups but... What the flying feather! Southern Oregon meetup? In ASHLAND!? I'm currently in Talent, one tiny town over! How did I miss this!? ...Is this some kind of cruel joke? xD

Equestria Daily : Drawfriend Stuff #747

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 07:21:21 +0000

49 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdUUx5FdySs

Equestria Daily : Brony Doc Heading to Kansas City Film Festival

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 19:03:38 +0000

Admittedly the brash "learn to read", followed by repeating his negative statement about everybody here makes it veeeerrrrrrry hard not to come to that conclusion about him, though. XD But no, maybe I'm optimistic, but I still think he's not a troll. Some of his other responses have been good points, and written more thoroughly (two traits true trolls tend to lack, and damn that was alliterative!).

Equestria Daily : Brony Doc Heading to Kansas City Film Festival

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:58:24 +0000

Oh, I thought your "Learn to read" comment was about you making the distinction between negativity and trolling. But then I saw the edited-in extra line. Am I not tolerating? I'm just trying to have an exhilarating discussion here! Pitty.

Equestria Daily : Brony Doc Heading to Kansas City Film Festival

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:50:15 +0000

Well, being negative in such a manner can come across as insulting rather than other-opinioned. Completely ignoring the "X" and "Y" temporarily, the wording can be key. HOWEVER, You make a fantastic point with your "X" and "Y" comment, to which I have no counterpoint. I can't disagree with this, nor do I want to. I feel that only insightful comments should be upvoted. (And as such, I've just upvoted your point.) As far as the getting pinned as a troll/hater... that's unfair. Agreed. I've tried to defend you in these comments as best I can against those calling you one. I would like to say that the upvoting comes in swings, though. Originally, when the Doc first came out, I found that it was the negative comments which were getting all the upvotes, just like with the Twilicorn debacle.

Equestria Daily : Brony Doc Heading to Kansas City Film Festival

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:41:28 +0000

I applaud you, sir! You've been quite the conversation starter here, it seems! Regardless of my contrary views, I must respect that. These have been some pretty... [puts on sunglasses] INTENSE DEBATES.

Equestria Daily : Brony Doc Heading to Kansas City Film Festival

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:39:47 +0000

Based on his comment history on this site and the particular style in which he's responded to me, I would have to disagree. I honestly feel he's not a troll, and doesn't deserve that moniker. But he is very opinionated about matters. Which isn't a bad thing, necessarily. It's just that such comments crafted in the way this one was can be easily mistaken as such, and rile people up none the less.

Equestria Daily : Brony Doc Heading to Kansas City Film Festival

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:26:56 +0000

Okay, yes, I took his attitude and dramatized it in order to separate my point a bit more so as to easily define what I was trying to get at. I'm not saying he used such vehemency. It was meant as an example, but I can see how it came across otherwise. You are right, Princess Luna. As much as his comment came across as such to me, it was not actually the same. However, like Freescript said, it was still a bit much. Actually, more accurately, it could have easily been rephrased as something like: "I feel like this film is overrated by many. It's just bad. It didn't cover [insert point here], and [insert example] was awkward at best, cringe-worthy at worst." Essentially the same opinion, but better-conveyed and less rude.

Equestria Daily : Brony Doc Heading to Kansas City Film Festival

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:17:51 +0000

As much as I agree that using that line is being a bit hypocritical, I must defend him here. He's not a troll, dude. He's made a good point, there IS a fine line between being negative and trolling. :) Actually, the fact that I keep coming back here and continuing this conversation, inciting more "back-and-forth" rebuttal, makes ME more of a troll than him. XD

Equestria Daily : Brony Doc Heading to Kansas City Film Festival

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:13:21 +0000

But then somebody would have to "give a fuck" in order to create and market such a product. Catch 22, my friend. I guess all of our "fucks" are doomed to be eternally lost in the void like so many socks lost to the dryer, never to be found again.

Equestria Daily : Brony Documentary Now Available on Amazon

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:04:45 +0000

I'm sorry to hear that after your support you can't give a "glowing" review, but I have to say that what you said is a great review of the piece! It sounds like I still enjoyed it more than you may have, but that's just difference of opinion. What you said is entirely true, and I wish more people could realize this. Whether these things are something you can accept and like all comes down to the person. I couldn't have put any of this better myself! Well written sir! Indeed, as I've written elsewhere, this is not "My Little Pony: The Documentary", but "Bronies: The Documentary".

Equestria Daily : Brony Documentary Now Available on Amazon

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:56:41 +0000

Then again, nothing really is.

Equestria Daily : Brony Documentary Now Available on Amazon

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:55:26 +0000

Agreed. Also, you WANT it to spend time to view us negatively? (Talking to OP here, not "doublepinkiepie".) Part of the reasoning why it shouldn't is that this was meant to show the positivity of this fandom, because the world already sees the bad. And the film IS being well received by its intended audience (like Double Pinkie said), which was never us. We were supporting it so it would be shown to others. You say the interviews were the only part that was worth it, but remember: That's the part that caters to us. The main film was never meant to be some guide to the fandom, it was never meant to convert others or explain the ponies. This isn't "My Little Pony: The Documentary", but "Bronies: The Documentary". The documentary focused on US as people, as it should, and decided to do so through "slice-of-life" tactics.

Equestria Daily : Brony Documentary Now Available on Amazon

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:44:50 +0000

If it means anything, it's watching the documentary that inspired me to frequent Equestria Daily, and even to comment here. It also re-invigorated my drive to do what I like to do just because I like to do it. HOWEVER, As much as *I* agree with the "buy it" mentality, I should first let you know what you'd be getting so you're not suddenly disappointed like so many people. This is not an in-depth "guide" to the fandom. This is why it gets so mixed reviews. Many people were expecting, well... more ponies. It also doesn't play devil's advocate and show the fandom negatively; this has led to people calling it a "circle jerk" film, but the crew's reasoning was that we're already shown in a bad light. The documentary is more of a "slice-of-life" of various members of the fandom, showing them as they do brony things. It does cover things such as the show's inception by Faust, but mainly the documentary serves to introduce you to the PEOPLE rather than the SHOW.