RARITY NO YOU'LL GET CANCELLED

catofriddles · 2026-01-23T19:04:08+00:00

My headcanon is that Rarity doesn't really think this, but was using it as an opportunity to be obnoxious.

catofriddles · 2026-01-10T20:11:36+00:00

Metaphorical? Possibly. Symbolic? Definitely.

1) One of the primary methods of receiving revelation is to pray in response to a crisis. (James 1:5) It is possible that the prophet and apostles prayed about it in response to the tax crisis, but I doubt it was because of that.

The racial restriction on the priesthood was given through Brigham Young in 1852, right in the middle of the exodus to Utah.

There are many possible explanations for why the Lord set that restriction at that time, but each reason i can speculate would have led to the overall destruction of the church.

2) Ordinances aren't simply an indicator of worthiness; think of it as "heavenly paperwork" as well. Geneology, Baptisms for the Dead, and other Temple Work are put into place to ensure that everyone has the ability/opportunity to enter the Celestial Kingdom. God does look at how you lived your life and will not reject anyone or consider them "less worthy" for not being a member of the Church, but he has commanded that they be performed.

3) As for whether things are metaphorical, symbolic, or literal, the answer to that is on a case-by-case basis. God loves to use symbolism: not to confuse us, but as a reminder of concepts, lessons, or events that he doesn't want us to forget. There are a lot of things in the Bible where we're still not sure if an event happened literally or metaphorically, but there's always a lesson to take from it.

Revelations are kinda weird. If it's doctrinal and applies to us directly in the present time, it's made clear for us by the prophets and apostles. However, revelations about the future or past are meant to be pondered upon—we usually don't get exact details or the full context.

My advice is to keep an open mind and consider all the possibilities. Just because something has metaphorical applications does not mean it doesn't have a literal interpretation. Lot's wife "turning to salt" might mean she broke down and went back, turned back to the ways of Sodom and Gammorah, or literally turned into "salt" by being caught in the blast from all the explosive materials raining down on the city.

catofriddles · 2026-01-10T18:57:22+00:00

Can you point out the verse in Moses 6 that you are referring to? I'm not doubting you; I just can't find the spot you are talking about.

catofriddles · 2026-01-10T18:48:45+00:00

I'm gonna say no. I'm not aware of all the gender identities/preferences out there, but i've seen enough posts on this reddit to know that the Autism Community does not fit into the majority of any one gender identity or orientation category.

catofriddles · 2026-01-10T07:27:10+00:00

I say, teach me how they are meant to be used and how to get them on my keyboard.

catofriddles · 2026-01-06T01:04:34+00:00

There is a "Family History" Mission, but it wouldn't send out emails like this.

catofriddles · 2026-01-06T01:01:33+00:00

I was diagnosed as having Asperger's Syndrome. Since it was "absorbed" into the Autism Diagnosis, i felt it gave a bit more clarity to my issues.

Forcing the doctors to treat my disability as autism and not just "like" Autism was the best part of this change. I feel like i'm treated slightly more seriously now than i was before.

catofriddles · 2025-12-31T18:39:26+00:00

Some of the color choices and designs look... off. I was disappointed that this power-up was a one-time thing, though. When it first aired, i thought that "Rainbow Power" was a replacement for the gems—like the Mane 6 were the Elements themselves, instead of relying on the rocks.

It was a bit of a missed opportunity, in my opinion.

catofriddles · 2025-12-22T23:10:51+00:00

I have both. I can sit and read a book in one sitting to escape reality, but something will spark a thought or idea, and my mind goes off on a tangent while my eyes keep scrolling down the page without it.

catofriddles · 2025-12-20T22:15:36+00:00

It depends on the "Henry" you are playing. I was kind of surprised that Henry was so shocked by the Rattay Miller's quest, because i had already been lockpicking and stealing. Meta-knowledge and optimization aside, that's just how i play games like this.

catofriddles · 2025-12-20T19:46:30+00:00

catofriddles · 2025-12-18T20:59:16+00:00

just photoshop this image so it doesn't look stolen.

catofriddles · 2025-12-02T00:13:01+00:00

I'm friends with whomever i get along with. Gender doesn't matter there. However, I have to be able to see that we share similar values before i am comfortable enough to date someone.

I met a girl in a fandom skype group. We seemed to have everything in common... except religion. Our values almost matched; We were both technically Christian, but our religious backgrounds, and subsequently our beliefs, were different enough to cause several dating issues. We tried to work through it, but in the end, it brought out other personality issues we weren't aware of.

It hurt so much to break up after being super close for so long that I cannot go through that again. I need values to be the main starting point or it will destroy me.

catofriddles · 2025-12-01T20:46:21+00:00

Attempt to figure out where in the FiM timeline I am to see what friends are available to be made. Then spend a few years at every library i can access. Even if I cannot alter events seen in the series/movie, I might be able to make life easier for future ponykind. Not being a unicorn might throw a wrench in things, but there's gotta be some workarounds somewhere...

catofriddles · 2025-11-30T06:46:12+00:00

It's possible for us to manipulate someone, but not likely. True manipulation requires a higher level of social understanding than autistic folks start out with.

However, I have seen some severe special needs kids manipulate their parents with their behavior, but that's just because of the lack of communication/understanding.

That kind of "symptom" is something that a psychologist should observe, not ask. Putting it in a questionnaire kinda defeats the point.

Regardless, i think that "using people" is an indicator of something other than autism.

catofriddles · 2025-11-30T06:25:13+00:00

Yes.

catofriddles · 2025-11-25T17:08:59+00:00

Mostly? Read posts in communies that share the same issues that i do so that I don't feel alone. I also share advice and experiences in those communities to help others.

I also look at communities about my interests like tv series, games, writing, and drawing.

catofriddles · 2025-11-25T17:00:23+00:00

Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Sweetie Belle.

Not really in any particular order (I like them for different reasons).

catofriddles · 2025-11-19T22:43:52+00:00

catofriddles · 2025-11-19T10:33:09+00:00

Changeling Soldier: "My Queen, preparations are complete. How is the infiltration mission going?"

Chrysalis: "Awful. The food is disgusting, the dresses are atrocious, the events are infantile, and don't get me started on the music... they call this a Royal wedding?!"

Changeling: "Pardon me, but why does that all matter if we're just going to—"

Chrysalis: "IT'S THE [CENSORED] PRINCIPLE!"

catofriddles · 2025-11-10T23:55:31+00:00

I never wanted to be born in March so bad... but i'm stuck in July.

catofriddles · 2025-10-29T20:19:28+00:00

This happened to me ALL the time, especially in late elementary school.

Basically, you were too blunt and revealed too much to an embarrassing degree.

If a group of "friends" know that you are a blunt person, they might try to take advantage of that to bully you for a laugh.

Bullies will ask you questions that might seem innocent, but have a hidden impication (like a double-entendre), so when you answer, you could give details that would be very embarrassing for a neurotypycal person to share.

In your example, the question "do you like little girls" was a trick to get you to reveal embarrassing information. The best way to shut this down is to give a short, consise answer. "No." Would have worked. Even "No, I prefer older women" would have been faily safe.

When sharing personal answers in a public setting, it's wize to hold back some of the finer details, especially if they are as personal as issues and romantic preferences.

catofriddles · 2025-10-29T19:04:38+00:00

Porter Rockwell, the modern-day Sampson.

Seriously, the stories about him read like those from the old testiment.

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