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A thread to discuss My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic and the tie-in media.

All of the usual forum rules apply. In addition, please remember that the thread is discussing a kids' show, and it's primarily focused on the work itself, not the fanfic — in particular, we don't want to see lewdness creeping in.

     Original OP text 
I don't know WHAT the Hell happened (I blame shenanigans) but we're going to start from scratch. Post your feels for this awesome show again! Naow!

Edited by Mrph1 on Aug 26th 2024 at 10:24:26 AM

Starscream759 Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: In denial
#67026: Apr 22nd 2014 at 5:51:28 PM

@Seraphem Yeah we were just so used to hearing that I guess.

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edvedd Darling. from At the boutique, dear. Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: We finish each other's sandwiches
Darling.
#67027: Apr 22nd 2014 at 6:07:50 PM

Kids need morals, so what you gonna do? I feel like they'll eventually wean themselves off the format.

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Starscream759 Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: In denial
#67028: Apr 22nd 2014 at 6:09:22 PM

Oh kids what can ya do about 'em concerning morals huh?

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Mio Since: Jan, 2001
#67029: Apr 22nd 2014 at 6:15:06 PM

[up][up]And what would they replace it with?

edvedd Darling. from At the boutique, dear. Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: We finish each other's sandwiches
Darling.
#67030: Apr 22nd 2014 at 6:22:39 PM

Just tell a story and use dialogue and visuals to get across a message without devoting a whole section to it.

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Seraphem Since: Oct, 2009
#67031: Apr 22nd 2014 at 6:24:45 PM

"A whole section" That's like a minute or so normally.

As long as there is a valid in 'verse reason for them to be doing it, go ahead.

edited 22nd Apr '14 6:24:55 PM by Seraphem

JapaneseTeeth Existence Weighed Against Nonbeing from Meinong's jungle Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Mu
Existence Weighed Against Nonbeing
#67032: Apr 22nd 2014 at 6:25:50 PM

Yeah, I just think they need to be more subtle about it. Like, only say "my friends are more important than this book" once instead of like three times.

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Crowfall Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: Hoping Senpai notices me
#67033: Apr 22nd 2014 at 6:43:19 PM

Oh hey, welcome back JT.

I don't mind the lessons section. It's usually pretty brief, and even if the execution is a bit cheesy, I sort of like the idea of the mane six having a joint journal about all their adventures.

JapaneseTeeth Existence Weighed Against Nonbeing from Meinong's jungle Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Mu
Existence Weighed Against Nonbeing
#67034: Apr 22nd 2014 at 6:51:39 PM

I don't mind the idea at all. It fits with the whole "key" concept in that they're now the teachers instead of the students. I just wish the journal was incorporated into the show more smoothly.

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darkabomination Since: Mar, 2012
#67035: Apr 22nd 2014 at 6:53:06 PM

I disagree with JT's assessment on the moral, I thought Dash's line about the book closed off the episode on a sweet note.

And same Crow, it's good because it's cheesily sweet, or vice versa.

Seraphem Since: Oct, 2009
#67036: Apr 22nd 2014 at 6:54:13 PM

Plus you get the random unexpected twist or joke on it, like the hilarious.

"Dear Princess Celestia:

I didn't learn nothin!"

Mio Since: Jan, 2001
#67037: Apr 22nd 2014 at 6:55:51 PM

@J Teeth: I don't think there is really a "smooth" way you can incorporate the lesson section in to the show at this point.

JapaneseTeeth Existence Weighed Against Nonbeing from Meinong's jungle Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Mu
Existence Weighed Against Nonbeing
#67038: Apr 22nd 2014 at 6:58:31 PM

@Dark: That particular bit wasn't a problem, it just felt a bit redundant.

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storyyeller More like giant cherries from Appleloosa Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: RelationshipOutOfBoundsException: 1
More like giant cherries
#67039: Apr 22nd 2014 at 7:08:17 PM

The other problem with explicitly stating morals is that it becomes more obvious when you do a repeat.

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PrincessGwenevere Ooh, sparkly! from Coat Mountain Since: Jun, 2009 Relationship Status: Yes, I'm alone, but I'm alone and free
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#67040: Apr 22nd 2014 at 7:25:49 PM

Pony is about as subtle as a mallet to the face and it kinda always has been. Not just with its morals, but with everything it does. I mean that affectionately, of course. It sort of has to be, given its target audience.

Also, welcome back, JT. grin

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IkeAndMike Exists for some reason from Earth Since: Jan, 2013 Relationship Status: Love is for the living, Sal
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#67041: Apr 22nd 2014 at 7:31:22 PM

Helloooo, honey! :3

(hugs Gwen) x3

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PrincessGwenevere Ooh, sparkly! from Coat Mountain Since: Jun, 2009 Relationship Status: Yes, I'm alone, but I'm alone and free
Ooh, sparkly!
#67042: Apr 22nd 2014 at 7:35:35 PM

[up] Hello~ waii

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JapaneseTeeth Existence Weighed Against Nonbeing from Meinong's jungle Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Mu
Existence Weighed Against Nonbeing
#67043: Apr 22nd 2014 at 7:36:17 PM

Yeah, it's good to be back. Though I'm probably going to be leaving for the weekend again. tongue

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JapaneseTeeth Existence Weighed Against Nonbeing from Meinong's jungle Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Mu
Existence Weighed Against Nonbeing
#67045: Apr 22nd 2014 at 7:38:56 PM

Carpooling with some people to go visit a friend for his birthday.

And now I should go to bed, because I woke up at four in the morning to catch my plane.

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IkeAndMike Exists for some reason from Earth Since: Jan, 2013 Relationship Status: Love is for the living, Sal
Exists for some reason
#67046: Apr 22nd 2014 at 7:40:05 PM

Alright, see you tomorrow then.

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SantosLHalper Since: Aug, 2009
#67047: Apr 22nd 2014 at 7:53:30 PM

What would be a good play on "Brooklyn"?

IkeAndMike Exists for some reason from Earth Since: Jan, 2013 Relationship Status: Love is for the living, Sal
Exists for some reason
#67049: Apr 22nd 2014 at 8:04:18 PM

Yo Marcen, you ever play Mindjack?

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PrincessGwenevere Ooh, sparkly! from Coat Mountain Since: Jun, 2009 Relationship Status: Yes, I'm alone, but I'm alone and free
Ooh, sparkly!
#67050: Apr 22nd 2014 at 8:04:51 PM

[up][up] Yeah, that's what I was going to say.

I think one of my favorite parts about being in this fandom is all the stupid horse puns I can make. [lol]

edited 22nd Apr '14 8:05:17 PM by PrincessGwenevere

"I feel like I'm on a raft and surrounding me is an ocean of dumb."- Mr. Sark

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