Conversation

Notices

  1. Pony Pony

    I have a special request of everypony who doesn't mind sharing their thoughts with me. I'm trying to think of an appropriate angle for my MLP related research/persuasive essay topic and would appreciate some help brainstorming... Some examples of what I'm thinking would make a good topic are: [b]Why MLP:FiM Appeals to Viewers outside of Its Target Demographic[/b], [b]MLP:FiM Fandom's Conflict with Social Attitudes & Standards[/b], and [b]MLP:FiM & Its Fandom's Impact on Bronies' Lives[/b]. I'd be grateful for any thoughts you have about these or other related topics. There are NO bad suggestions (within reason). Please and thank you #!

    Thursday, 23-Feb-12 00:35:27 UTC from web
    1. zstargazer zstargazer

      @pony of course sky!

      Thursday, 23-Feb-12 00:36:05 UTC from StatusNet iPhone
      1. Pony Pony

        @zach hey zachy!

        Thursday, 23-Feb-12 00:36:31 UTC from web
        1. zstargazer zstargazer

          @pony what's up

          Thursday, 23-Feb-12 00:36:41 UTC from StatusNet iPhone
          1. Pony Pony

            @zach just been busy with the usual.. sleep, procrastination, school, food, and more school. :) How's it goin with you?

            Thursday, 23-Feb-12 00:38:02 UTC from web
            1. zstargazer zstargazer

              @pony I'm on my swing set. :) a lot Better day today.

              Thursday, 23-Feb-12 00:38:35 UTC from StatusNet iPhone
              1. Pony Pony

                @zach glad to hear! :)

                Thursday, 23-Feb-12 00:40:57 UTC from web
                1. zstargazer zstargazer

                  @pony get on aim

                  Thursday, 23-Feb-12 00:41:08 UTC from StatusNet iPhone
                  1. Pony Pony

                    @zach I'm at the school computer and have to save my phone batteries so I can't get on AIM now, but later

                    Thursday, 23-Feb-12 00:44:14 UTC from web
                    1. zstargazer zstargazer

                      @pony long story short... Nick and is best friend Is a brony and nicks grapesed

                      Thursday, 23-Feb-12 00:45:56 UTC from StatusNet iPhone
                      1. Pony Pony

                        @zach that sounds amusing! I'll be at school until late today unfortunately, but tonight or tomorrow I'll get the details. :)

                        Thursday, 23-Feb-12 00:52:31 UTC from web
                2. zstargazer zstargazer

                  @pony I have a funny story

                  Thursday, 23-Feb-12 00:41:19 UTC from StatusNet iPhone
    2. GentleGiant GentleGiant

      @pony how would you like this presented to you? just thrown up here on RDN? or something a bit more private and jumbled?

      Thursday, 23-Feb-12 00:36:32 UTC from web
      1. Pony Pony

        @decibel please just throw it up here. I'm not picky.. any ideas will help

        Thursday, 23-Feb-12 00:38:34 UTC from web
    3. Cloud Cloud

      @pony i believe that one reason people like the show is because each character will always have a side to them that you have not seen before, and you can then relate that character to experiences and to yourself and others. the show is somewhat a take on life that appeals to younger kids, but the true complexity appeals to older audiences. i'm not sure if that made sense.

      Thursday, 23-Feb-12 00:38:25 UTC from web
      1. Pony Pony

        @hotluna sure, I understand what you're saying. Thanks for your thoughts. Do you think that MLP's appeal to viewers outside the target demographic would make a good topic then?

        Thursday, 23-Feb-12 00:40:48 UTC from web
        1. Cloud Cloud

          @pony yes. not only is it more appropriate, but its also an easier topic

          Thursday, 23-Feb-12 00:41:38 UTC from web
        2. GentleGiant GentleGiant

          @pony Well if it's how the demographic of MLP has hit this age group I'd have to say that some of the group has been attracted by the overall randomness of it, possibly it has something to a more mental and stimuli type of thing. but most bronies like the show for the actors, the songs, animation and the fact that the developers listen to the community which is exponentially growing as based on said reasons.

          Thursday, 23-Feb-12 00:44:48 UTC from web
          1. Pony Pony

            @decibel good things to consider as well. Thanks.

            Thursday, 23-Feb-12 00:51:11 UTC from web
            1. GentleGiant GentleGiant

              @pony no problem

              Thursday, 23-Feb-12 00:51:32 UTC from web
    4. marty.p marty.p

      @pony # #

      Thursday, 23-Feb-12 00:39:36 UTC from web
      1. Pony Pony

        @luna4life to use as sources? Thanks for the references

        Thursday, 23-Feb-12 00:43:22 UTC from web
    5. zantillia zantillia

      @pony I personally I like it for the animation quality, its brilliant voice work and references to pop culture. You might mention how shows such as Pokemon, Transformers, Power Rangers and others have reached beyond their intended demographic as well and were intended for young boys (correct me if I'm wrong). There was a much different response to that in my opinion, "why can't girls enjoy fighting robots?" Well, using that line of thought, "why can't boys enjoy ponies?"

      Thursday, 23-Feb-12 00:41:23 UTC from web
      1. Toothpaste Pony! Toothpaste Pony!

        @zantillia What you said is exactly my stance on the matter. :p

        Thursday, 23-Feb-12 00:42:29 UTC from web
      2. Pony Pony

        @zantillia @hotluna great! thanks again. It /would/ be easier to fill 12-15 pages

        Thursday, 23-Feb-12 00:48:53 UTC from web