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terminalhunter: @bigmacintosh42 Sorry to say that this group is mostly defunct -- it's been maybe a year since we've had an official meeting and I've since graduated. I know there's some bronies still about on grounds but the CIO I ran a year ago and everything this group has been referencing no longer exists. Feel free to make your own club/start your own meetups (unless someone else already has?).
terminalhunter's status on Thursday, 05-Mar-15 23:45:59 UTC
@bigmacintosh42 Sorry to say that this group is mostly defunct -- it's been maybe a year since we've had an official meeting and I've since graduated. I know there's some bronies still about on grounds but the CIO I ran a year ago and everything this group has been referencing no longer exists. Feel free to make your own club/start your own meetups (unless someone else already has?).
terminalhunter: @cluelesspony it appears every time you get off, I get on and vice versa. Or maybe it's just the fact I write 1500 characters when someone asks "What's your favorite aspect of the fandom?" I tend to overdo these kinds of things.
terminalhunter's status on Friday, 13-Jan-12 17:19:57 UTC
@cluelesspony it appears every time you get off, I get on and vice versa. Or maybe it's just the fact I write 1500 characters when someone asks "What's your favorite aspect of the fandom?" I tend to overdo these kinds of things.
terminalhunter: @ponydude2143 so do I. Perfect thing to calm down with after a day of misanthropy. As well as ponies, of course.
terminalhunter's status on Friday, 13-Jan-12 04:37:04 UTC
@ponydude2143 so do I. Perfect thing to calm down with after a day of misanthropy. As well as ponies, of course.
terminalhunter: @ponydude2143 Well, it's one of the best analogies for how people just get stuck in a dichotomy that should never really exist in the first place. I ought to link everyone the main inspiration/source for this latest rambling -- http://www.ted.com/talks/eli_pariser_beware_online_filter_bubbles.html -- but there's a few other patterns and behaviors behind all this.
terminalhunter's status on Friday, 13-Jan-12 04:34:50 UTC
@ponydude2143 Well, it's one of the best analogies for how people just get stuck in a dichotomy that should never really exist in the first place. I ought to link everyone the main inspiration/source for this latest rambling -- http://www.ted.com/talks/eli_pariser_beware_online_filter_bubbles.html -- but there's a few other patterns and behaviors behind all this.
Eli Pariser: Beware online "filter bubbles" | Video on TED.com
terminalhunter: @thatonepony I see in the brony community a need for more. Many times I see on a youtube comment something along the lines of "if I was never into ponies, I would have never known that I actually like dubstep" or "I used to hate X, but because of ponies I can see why others like it and I can start to like it myself." Whether or not we consciously know it, this fandom is breaking filter bubbles and expanding the horizons of people's knowledge.
terminalhunter's status on Friday, 13-Jan-12 04:30:44 UTC
@thatonepony I see in the brony community a need for more. Many times I see on a youtube comment something along the lines of "if I was never into ponies, I would have never known that I actually like dubstep" or "I used to hate X, but because of ponies I can see why others like it and I can start to like it myself." Whether or not we consciously know it, this fandom is breaking filter bubbles and expanding the horizons of people's knowledge.
terminalhunter: @thatonepony I and many others have started to see a disturbing trend on the internet. It's often been called an 'internet filter bubble' but that's the more algorithmic check sites like google applie to people as they search. But the algorithm is based off of human behavior, namely the fact that people do not like to step outside of what I like to call their "sphere of knowledge." Conservatives don't like to type something into google and see something liberal and vice versa. So people on the internet tailor their searches and only subscribe to things that they agree with until they hit their limit for information intake, i.e. they've subscribed to everything they'll be able to read in a day and then they no longer expand their horizons. The brony community, and any brony by simply being a member of the community above the standard demographic for the show, has already broken out of at least one 'filter bubble' and expanded the kind of knowledge they're able to acquire.
terminalhunter's status on Friday, 13-Jan-12 04:29:15 UTC
@thatonepony I and many others have started to see a disturbing trend on the internet. It's often been called an 'internet filter bubble' but that's the more algorithmic check sites like google applie to people as they search. But the algorithm is based off of human behavior, namely the fact that people do not like to step outside of what I like to call their "sphere of knowledge." Conservatives don't like to type something into google and see something liberal and vice versa. So people on the internet tailor their searches and only subscribe to things that they agree with until they hit their limit for information intake, i.e. they've subscribed to everything they'll be able to read in a day and then they no longer expand their horizons. The brony community, and any brony by simply being a member of the community above the standard demographic for the show, has already broken out of at least one 'filter bubble' and expanded the kind of knowledge they're able to acquire.
terminalhunter: @thatonepony I wouldn't be surprised if I break a few character limits, but I'll see if I can't make a digest of what I'm seeing here.
terminalhunter's status on Friday, 13-Jan-12 04:25:36 UTC
@thatonepony I wouldn't be surprised if I break a few character limits, but I'll see if I can't make a digest of what I'm seeing here.
terminalhunter: @thatonepony Well, she's a small example, I can't completely dismiss her. You could say that the development of My Little Pony from a sort of cookie cutter 'let's appeal to girls' to a more mature and 'appeals to all' cartoon is reminiscent of the internet at large. The movement from distinct 'spheres' of knowledge and dissociation to a more purist definition of what the internet should be, exchange of information in a medium free from most constraints. I think I could ramble on about this kinda thing if people are willing to put up with it.
terminalhunter's status on Friday, 13-Jan-12 04:22:29 UTC
@thatonepony Well, she's a small example, I can't completely dismiss her. You could say that the development of My Little Pony from a sort of cookie cutter 'let's appeal to girls' to a more mature and 'appeals to all' cartoon is reminiscent of the internet at large. The movement from distinct 'spheres' of knowledge and dissociation to a more purist definition of what the internet should be, exchange of information in a medium free from most constraints. I think I could ramble on about this kinda thing if people are willing to put up with it.
terminalhunter: @thatonepony hm, 'aspect' is such an abstract term. I like the fact that this fandom stands adjacent to so many larger ideals and movements. The push for higher standards of quality, breaking the online filter bubble, etc. I'm starting to draw all kinds of parallels.
terminalhunter's status on Friday, 13-Jan-12 04:15:51 UTC
@thatonepony hm, 'aspect' is such an abstract term. I like the fact that this fandom stands adjacent to so many larger ideals and movements. The push for higher standards of quality, breaking the online filter bubble, etc. I'm starting to draw all kinds of parallels.
terminalhunter's status on Friday, 13-Jan-12 04:07:02 UTC
@macpony55 fine....
terminalhunter: wait, we were debating religion and I wasn't invited?
terminalhunter's status on Friday, 13-Jan-12 04:02:53 UTC
wait, we were debating religion and I wasn't invited?
terminalhunter: @abigpony Huh, you're right. Although I think it updates to the correct number if you refresh it. Mine jumped from *500-ish to *800-ish when I refreshed the page.
terminalhunter's status on Thursday, 12-Jan-12 06:00:17 UTC
@abigpony Huh, you're right. Although I think it updates to the correct number if you refresh it. Mine jumped from *500-ish to *800-ish when I refreshed the page.
terminalhunter: @technopony0vinylscratchrecollor oh. afraid I can't help you, then.
terminalhunter's status on Thursday, 12-Jan-12 05:33:34 UTC
@technopony0vinylscratchrecollor oh. afraid I can't help you, then.
terminalhunter: @tenmihara No, quantum foam is an actual term physicists use. I still need to watch the majority of Dr. Who. My sister got me addicted to the stuff.
terminalhunter's status on Thursday, 12-Jan-12 05:28:23 UTC
@tenmihara No, quantum foam is an actual term physicists use. I still need to watch the majority of Dr. Who. My sister got me addicted to the stuff.
terminalhunter: @xtux345 Fun, although I've been working on any and all game designs these past few years. It just so happens an MLP crossover requires my help. And it's mostly writing, this time. Yay dialogue trees.
terminalhunter's status on Thursday, 12-Jan-12 05:27:43 UTC
@xtux345 Fun, although I've been working on any and all game designs these past few years. It just so happens an MLP crossover requires my help. And it's mostly writing, this time. Yay dialogue trees.
terminalhunter: @tenmihara Never knew the universe could be such a soft place, what with all this foam.
terminalhunter's status on Thursday, 12-Jan-12 05:26:18 UTC
@tenmihara Never knew the universe could be such a soft place, what with all this foam.
terminalhunter: @tenmihara another favorite term of mine is the concept of "Spacetime Foam" or "Quantum Foam"
terminalhunter's status on Thursday, 12-Jan-12 05:25:40 UTC
@tenmihara another favorite term of mine is the concept of "Spacetime Foam" or "Quantum Foam"
terminalhunter: @tenmihara Ah yes. Wibbly wobbly is certainly fun to say in a discussion of the very fabric of everything we know.
terminalhunter's status on Thursday, 12-Jan-12 05:24:48 UTC
@tenmihara Ah yes. Wibbly wobbly is certainly fun to say in a discussion of the very fabric of everything we know.
terminalhunter: @xtux345 Sorry, currently working on the Harvest Moon/MLP crossover. I might do that one next, however.
terminalhunter's status on Thursday, 12-Jan-12 05:24:11 UTC
@xtux345 Sorry, currently working on the Harvest Moon/MLP crossover. I might do that one next, however.
terminalhunter: @tenmihara well any mentioning of the multiverse brings up images of parallel strings and all sorts of fun mixings-up of the quantum soup we call reality.
terminalhunter's status on Thursday, 12-Jan-12 05:23:43 UTC
@tenmihara well any mentioning of the multiverse brings up images of parallel strings and all sorts of fun mixings-up of the quantum soup we call reality.
terminalhunter: @xtux345 I will have to put some time aside to play this. Some time after I finish this rap/poem/piece of prose set to music.
terminalhunter's status on Thursday, 12-Jan-12 05:21:01 UTC
@xtux345 I will have to put some time aside to play this. Some time after I finish this rap/poem/piece of prose set to music.
terminalhunter: @wiipony @tenmihara What's this? A discussion on quantum/string theory?
terminalhunter's status on Thursday, 12-Jan-12 05:19:24 UTC
@wiipony @tenmihara What's this? A discussion on quantum/string theory?
terminalhunter: @xtux345 Is it anything like Dwarf Fortress? I like that game a lot.
terminalhunter's status on Thursday, 12-Jan-12 05:16:12 UTC
@xtux345 Is it anything like Dwarf Fortress? I like that game a lot.
terminalhunter: @xtux345 Ah, well thanks for the support anyhow. Maybe we can consolidate into some world-wide committee at a later point. Afraid I'm not familiar with cave story, you'll have to fill me in.
terminalhunter's status on Thursday, 12-Jan-12 05:15:42 UTC
@xtux345 Ah, well thanks for the support anyhow. Maybe we can consolidate into some world-wide committee at a later point. Afraid I'm not familiar with cave story, you'll have to fill me in.
terminalhunter: @abigpony I certainly will. Also: since I've touched upon politics and religion, what other dinner time conversations could I start?
terminalhunter's status on Thursday, 12-Jan-12 05:13:45 UTC
@abigpony I certainly will. Also: since I've touched upon politics and religion, what other dinner time conversations could I start?
terminalhunter: @abigpony oh wow, that is so creepy it's awesome. Saved.
terminalhunter's status on Thursday, 12-Jan-12 05:11:18 UTC
@abigpony oh wow, that is so creepy it's awesome. Saved.
terminalhunter: @xtux345 I think it'd be easy enough to form a PAC, I saw a crochet fluttershy go for $300+ at auction, I assume there's enough disposable income floating around. Maybe a full on 'party' electing candidates for president might be a bit lofty of an ambition.
terminalhunter's status on Thursday, 12-Jan-12 05:09:00 UTC
@xtux345 I think it'd be easy enough to form a PAC, I saw a crochet fluttershy go for $300+ at auction, I assume there's enough disposable income floating around. Maybe a full on 'party' electing candidates for president might be a bit lofty of an ambition.
terminalhunter: @abigpony not entirely sure, tbh.
terminalhunter's status on Thursday, 12-Jan-12 05:05:43 UTC
@abigpony not entirely sure, tbh.
terminalhunter: @tenmihara @xtux345 Unless we apply the principles of doublethink. #BigSisterCelestia
terminalhunter's status on Thursday, 12-Jan-12 05:05:30 UTC
@tenmihara @xtux345 Unless we apply the principles of doublethink. #BigSisterCelestia
terminalhunter: @xtux345 I'm just a bit wary that when I mention mixing ponies and politics, the issue of abortion pops up.
terminalhunter's status on Thursday, 12-Jan-12 05:04:36 UTC
@xtux345 I'm just a bit wary that when I mention mixing ponies and politics, the issue of abortion pops up.
terminalhunter: @wiipony It takes skill to walk up to a podium and string together a bunch of buzz words into coherent sentences that attract the votes of your constituents.
terminalhunter's status on Thursday, 12-Jan-12 04:59:48 UTC
@wiipony It takes skill to walk up to a podium and string together a bunch of buzz words into coherent sentences that attract the votes of your constituents.
terminalhunter: @tenmihara I waver between atheism and pantheism for these reasons. I hate the institution, not the idea. Call me anti-establishment or what have you.
terminalhunter's status on Thursday, 12-Jan-12 04:58:43 UTC
@tenmihara I waver between atheism and pantheism for these reasons. I hate the institution, not the idea. Call me anti-establishment or what have you.
terminalhunter: @abigpony I forgot the silly party with Chancellor Pudding Head was also running in this race, providing fierce competition between the Pony Party, Silly Party, and New Lunar Republic.
terminalhunter's status on Thursday, 12-Jan-12 04:56:50 UTC
@abigpony I forgot the silly party with Chancellor Pudding Head was also running in this race, providing fierce competition between the Pony Party, Silly Party, and New Lunar Republic.
terminalhunter: @tenmihara @xtux345 Noting this conversation: I'm starting to see a trend. I'm not entirely sure I agree with the whole "tolerance" aspect of mainstream religion.
terminalhunter's status on Thursday, 12-Jan-12 04:56:14 UTC
@tenmihara @xtux345 Noting this conversation: I'm starting to see a trend. I'm not entirely sure I agree with the whole "tolerance" aspect of mainstream religion.
terminalhunter: @xtux345 I would assume our platform would be about love and tolerance. We wouldn't conform to the already ingrained notions of "conservative" and "liberal" because as you just demonstrated, it divides people.
terminalhunter's status on Thursday, 12-Jan-12 04:53:50 UTC
@xtux345 I would assume our platform would be about love and tolerance. We wouldn't conform to the already ingrained notions of "conservative" and "liberal" because as you just demonstrated, it divides people.
terminalhunter: Speaking of politics, anypony else feel like either creating the Pony Party or at least a pony PAC? @abigpony Yes, these ponies are serious business. I would think that most of the points made were legit.
terminalhunter's status on Thursday, 12-Jan-12 04:51:07 UTC
Speaking of politics, anypony else feel like either creating the Pony Party or at least a pony PAC? @abigpony Yes, these ponies are serious business. I would think that most of the points made were legit.
terminalhunter: @abigpony the main point is that he's at least trying. Can't fault him for actively campaigning. Perhaps enough pressure from other campaigns can convince the bigger candidates that this is a completely serious issue with serious ramifications should they not pursue it.
terminalhunter's status on Thursday, 12-Jan-12 04:48:56 UTC
@abigpony the main point is that he's at least trying. Can't fault him for actively campaigning. Perhaps enough pressure from other campaigns can convince the bigger candidates that this is a completely serious issue with serious ramifications should they not pursue it.
terminalhunter: @abigpony granted, he has tried for lesser positions, like the Mayor of Mercury.
terminalhunter's status on Thursday, 12-Jan-12 04:45:27 UTC
@abigpony granted, he has tried for lesser positions, like the Mayor of Mercury.
terminalhunter's status on Thursday, 12-Jan-12 04:43:29 UTC
@abigpony afraid not.
terminalhunter: @wiipony Yes. This man is legendary. Besides his one pony for every american policy, he took the time during his concluding address to turn a man gay with magic sprinkle dust. More politicians should carry themselves this way.
terminalhunter's status on Thursday, 12-Jan-12 04:38:25 UTC
@wiipony Yes. This man is legendary. Besides his one pony for every american policy, he took the time during his concluding address to turn a man gay with magic sprinkle dust. More politicians should carry themselves this way.
terminalhunter: @technopony0vinylscratchrecollor hm? Like trying to represent a country in pony form?
terminalhunter's status on Thursday, 12-Jan-12 04:04:44 UTC
@technopony0vinylscratchrecollor hm? Like trying to represent a country in pony form?
terminalhunter: Wait. I swear I saw something like this available for purchase in The Sims not too long ago. Is it really the future already? http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&partNumber=HMZT1#additionalImage1%22
terminalhunter's status on Thursday, 12-Jan-12 03:52:04 UTC
Wait. I swear I saw something like this available for purchase in The Sims not too long ago. Is it really the future already? http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&partNumber=HMZT1#additionalImage1%22
terminalhunter's status on Thursday, 12-Jan-12 03:31:00 UTC
@lyokotravels minor?
terminalhunter: @pillowpony http://ur1.ca/7fhyp
terminalhunter's status on Thursday, 12-Jan-12 00:03:31 UTC
@pillowpony http://ur1.ca/7fhyp
terminalhunter: @cluelesspony !uvabronies Either Sunday or Monday for me. Depends on how much I think I need to get done (including massive brony poster campaign)
terminalhunter's status on Wednesday, 11-Jan-12 20:13:25 UTC
@cluelesspony !uvabronies Either Sunday or Monday for me. Depends on how much I think I need to get done (including massive brony poster campaign)
terminalhunter: @zarkanorf And we all saw how that worked out for Duke Nukem, now didn't we?
terminalhunter's status on Wednesday, 04-Jan-12 19:51:10 UTC
@zarkanorf And we all saw how that worked out for Duke Nukem, now didn't we?
terminalhunter: @purplephish20 Sounds like a party. A TRIANGLE PARTY. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=o6KlpIWhbcw
terminalhunter's status on Wednesday, 04-Jan-12 19:31:19 UTC
@purplephish20 Sounds like a party. A TRIANGLE PARTY. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=o6KlpIWhbcw
terminalhunter: @pillowpony oh, gotcha. We probably wont go over any real important details until you get in chat, though. Hopefully 4:30ishEST works for everyone. !uvabronies
terminalhunter's status on Wednesday, 04-Jan-12 19:27:54 UTC
@pillowpony oh, gotcha. We probably wont go over any real important details until you get in chat, though. Hopefully 4:30ishEST works for everyone. !uvabronies