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For the (lack of) standards of traditional media I think it was fantastically written.
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Soap
Brazil1546 Posts
For the (lack of) standards of traditional media I think it was fantastically written. | ||
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Chaman Jyash
United States107 Posts
On November 05 2011 12:41 RoKetha wrote: I actually really disliked the Wall Street Journal article because it paints a completely inaccurate picture of the fanbase being centered around the franchise and toys, with the show just being incidental. The reality is that the fanbase is essentially a separate world from the franchise with the only point of contact being the cartoon; select fanfictions (Past Sins, Fallout: Equestria, Progress: Luna Versus [the origin of Abacus]), PMVs, and artists are more universal to the fanbase than the merchandise. The majority of the fanbase doesn't own any merchandise related to the show to my knowledge. It really doesn't give anyone the message that the cartoon is an all-ages, top-quality work of self-described "perfectionists" with credit to many of the writers and animators from the best of the past two decades of cartoons. Heck, it doesn't even mention Lauren Faust or her goals with the show. The history of the show's rise to popularity is glazed over at best. All of this leaves nothing to take from the article but shock value. There's no message for companies or investors about what the show actually did to attract this demographic; not the company's stance on copyright, not the targeted advertisements, not the involvement in the community early on from Faust and others, and not the emphasis on good writing that Faust brought in from the beginning. Nor is there anything accurate to be learned about the broader community. It really saddens me that for all the time these professional journalists take, the page on KnowYourMeme has more in terms of both history and insight. Much to my dismay I don't think we will ever see an accurate description of Friendship is Magic and the brony community so long as it is viewed from an outside approach. It really is the amazing staff that went on working through this show, and as you said Lauren Faust's vision. Hasbro has so little meaning or none at all to the fanbase. | ||
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Nutype
Canada167 Posts
On November 05 2011 13:46 Chaman Jyash wrote: + Show Spoiler + On November 05 2011 12:41 RoKetha wrote: I actually really disliked the Wall Street Journal article because it paints a completely inaccurate picture of the fanbase being centered around the franchise and toys, with the show just being incidental. The reality is that the fanbase is essentially a separate world from the franchise with the only point of contact being the cartoon; select fanfictions (Past Sins, Fallout: Equestria, Progress: Luna Versus [the origin of Abacus]), PMVs, and artists are more universal to the fanbase than the merchandise. The majority of the fanbase doesn't own any merchandise related to the show to my knowledge. It really doesn't give anyone the message that the cartoon is an all-ages, top-quality work of self-described "perfectionists" with credit to many of the writers and animators from the best of the past two decades of cartoons. Heck, it doesn't even mention Lauren Faust or her goals with the show. The history of the show's rise to popularity is glazed over at best. All of this leaves nothing to take from the article but shock value. There's no message for companies or investors about what the show actually did to attract this demographic; not the company's stance on copyright, not the targeted advertisements, not the involvement in the community early on from Faust and others, and not the emphasis on good writing that Faust brought in from the beginning. Nor is there anything accurate to be learned about the broader community. It really saddens me that for all the time these professional journalists take, the page on KnowYourMeme has more in terms of both history and insight. Much to my dismay I don't think we will ever see an accurate description of Friendship is Magic and the brony community so long as it is viewed from an outside approach. It really is the amazing staff that went on working through this show, and as you said Lauren Faust's vision. Hasbro has so little meaning or none at all to the fanbase. Why not email the columnist or paper then. As long as they stay outside and are never directly contacted by the fans themselves, then never will they have a better understanding. | ||
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GypsyBeast
Canada630 Posts
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DuB phool
United States1003 Posts
Even if outside opinions never change, we'll still have ponies. In order to demonstrate just how important that is... Fluttershy! (Warning, this picture is apparently gigantic and might lag you a bit! It also seems to only resize correctly about half the time. Whatever!) + Show Spoiler + ![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/D7IVw.jpg) Yes, I mostly just wanted to post that picture. I LOVE it! Also, if you stare at it while listening to this - + Show Spoiler + your heart will explode with Flutterlove. The picture on the video is good too.  | ||
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Gary Oak
Canada2381 Posts
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Daralii
United States16991 Posts
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LoCaD
Germany1634 Posts
On November 05 2011 17:07 Daralii wrote: More illegal drugs and a potential World War 3... *sigh* Here's filly princesses. =/ Holy Cupcakes thats a Dangerous Weapon you have there, imagine them doing The Stare. | ||
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Aylear
Norway3988 Posts
WARNING: NEW EPISODE IN 25 MINUTES! MLP live streams are coming up. Most common hangouts: http://www.synchtube.com/r/Filly http://www.ustream.tv/channel/hax-mega-s-mlp-fim-season-2-countdown (note: average audio quality) http://www.livestream.com/bronystate http://www.twitch.tv/dizaster321 http://www.livestream.com/cylestia High quality http://www.twitch.tv/dizaster321 http://www.ustream.tv/channel/hax-mega-s-mlp-fim-season-2-countdown (note: average audio quality) http://www.livestream.com/cylestia If all else fails: http://www.justin.tv/basil34 http://www.justin.tv/ninjatertl Dizaster321 is usually the best in terms of video/audio quality, and somehow they're usually ahead of the competition by a few seconds. =) Edit: This stream looks really damn good: http://www.livestream.com/cylestia Best quality video so far. Hopefully it'll look just as good when they stream the new episode. | ||
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DuB phool
United States1003 Posts
I think you know what this calls for. My excitement is barely contained. + Show Spoiler + ![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/SHSHn.gif) ^_^ Edit for apparent image mess-up. | ||
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Jyvblamo
Canada13788 Posts
Goddammit Sweetie Belle. Dat gyrobowl. | ||
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Xiphos
Canada7507 Posts
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BrTarolg
United Kingdom3579 Posts
Lol seriously wtf at that advert hahahahaha | ||
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hacklebeast
United States5090 Posts
would not have guesses rarity is from the pony equivalent of Wisconsin. I wasn't a particular fan of the episode, but that's because I don't like rarity or SB. I'm glad though that it was a relatively normal episode. Looking forward to next week, yay for no break! | ||
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DuB phool
United States1003 Posts
On November 05 2011 23:30 Xiphos wrote: OMG just watching my very first LIVE episode on TV! It just renewed my fandom! Good one to tune into! Of all the episodes that could air, this is the BEST POSSIBLE EPISODE! ^_^ Seriously though... I absolutely loved it. Rarity is so much fun! | ||
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Aylear
Norway3988 Posts
That really sucks. Cylestia's stream had amazing quality. | ||
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Lynda
649 Posts
I don't even care about the lack of a song in this episode. I loved the return to s1 style, and AJ finally getting more screentime after an extremely long lack of "AJ eps". Also ONE DAY is the new FOREVERRRR. And yeah, Rarity's awesome. also wtf at Cylestia's Livestream getting locked due to copyright violation, damn trolls :/ the contrast of the quality drop between that one and the other streams is so huge. oh well, at least saw it in high quality on first watch. | ||
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Barbiero
Brazil5259 Posts
I love it. It was not my favorite, it didn't have all the gags from the previous episodes, but I certainly love it. It was good, heartwarming, and I KNOW Sweetie's feelings. I just wish my brother pulled a Rarity when I was that young. Also, we got to see their parents. They are NOT dead! :D | ||
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GypsyBeast
Canada630 Posts
+ Show Spoiler + i hope we get to see everyponys parents this season :D i was only disappointed because there was no song TT Also who else knew that was rarity covered in mud before it was revealed, i noticed she had blue eyes instead of AJ's green eyes, felt like a boss  | ||
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Lynda
649 Posts
+ Show Spoiler + Also their parents getting shown ruined a lot of sadfics that touched on the subject of their parents supposedly being dead. I'd be really curious about RD's parents. Also I was looking at the time and was like wtf the episode is almost over and Rarity didn't show up yet to resolve their situation. It should've been obvious that she was the one covered in mud, but I didn't realise it until the end, and got my mind blown (which is strange as I can usually figure out the end of many mystery / psychothriller movies). Apparently most people also didn't realise that. Really well-played heh.  | ||
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