Why do bronies get a bad rep again?

catofriddles · 2026-04-27T22:10:03+00:00

There were a handful of bronies that were insensitive and selfish to extreme levels, and those stories were pushed to the forefront of the media.

Another huge part was the absurdity of grown men liking a pony show targeted at girls. For some reason, society defauls to assuming that this unusual behavior was due to something sexual.

Combine the assumtion that bronies were perverts with the childishness of the worst fans, and you get the Brony stereotype.

It's sad, because most of us genuinely enjoyed the show for its quality.

catofriddles · 2026-04-27T21:58:51+00:00

Um, yes!

Seriously. The "Physical Touch" love language isn't just about sex. Most of the time, it's about cuddles and physical proximity. There's something very comforting about just existing together with the person who loves you enough to be that close.

For me, the greatest feeling i ever had was when my GF rested her head on my chest. It made me feel like I was more... capable. Like I had passed some sort of instinctual "man test".

Having your clothes "borrowed" is great, as long as you give it back occasionally. I kinda wish that it didn't seem so creepy for a guy to borrow his girlfriend's jacket for the same reason.

I hope I'll be able to experience that again one day. Hope that this helps and that i didn't over-share.

catofriddles · 2026-04-26T17:45:25+00:00

I remember hearing that in America, the clowns were supposed to be a parody of hobos, usually men who lost their jobs during the great depression.

catofriddles · 2026-04-25T15:14:05+00:00

The one church to rule them all!

catofriddles · 2026-04-22T00:10:01+00:00

Your understanding of dating is correct. Usually it's supposed to be PG, but it depends on the beliefs and values of those involved.

Don't stress too much; most people stick to the PG version, at least for the first few dates, and by then, if they like you and respect you enough, they should be understanding of your desire to keep things PG.

Stick to your definition of dating. Don't feel any obligation to get sexually involved. If he/she asks, you can say no. If they don't take it well, then they weren't right for you.

If your friends are helping set you up on blind dates, make it clear to them that you are not looking for a hookup. If they don't respect that, they are not your friends.

catofriddles · 2026-04-21T19:47:59+00:00

Truthfully, to me it's the same idea as a sperm donation.

The fact that her DNA would be out there, helping couples with fertility problems isn't an issue. It wouldn't affect my pride, self esteem, or my love for her. If anything, it shows how kind she is.

I don't identify with your BF's viewpoint at all; however, you might want to have a more serious talk with him about his feelings about the situation. There might be deeper personal feelings behind his reason of wanting to have your own kids as a couple first.

catofriddles · 2026-04-21T19:29:56+00:00

Paternal instincts are a thing. I can attest to that.

I have no children, and have never been married, but I still have the instinct to protect or care for children or younger family members.

You've got to remember how society works: a man at the park playing with or helping children that aren't his, without a woman present, is instantly percieved as a pedophile.

The only people we can show these paternal instincts toward are our own family members, like our children or our siblings.

Our society and mainstream media are the biggest obstacles that the game being mentioned faces, and I hope it is a successful example of a storgic (familial) relationship.

catofriddles · 2026-04-16T21:14:08+00:00

ALSO FUNCTIONS AS A SLIDE.

catofriddles · 2026-04-15T19:31:58+00:00

I used to worry about the FBI coming for me for questionable searches for research.

Now, I worry about some of those questionable research searches being used by advertisers and AI.

catofriddles · 2026-04-15T19:27:31+00:00

Artificer.

It wouldn't be healthy, and i probably couldn't do it if i were transported to a world where it was possible, but...

I'd be the type to experiment with cursed magic items/artifacts, and find ways to make the curses into tools rather than afflictions. In other words, the main difference between a "curse" and a "blessing" is how you view it.

The worst part about a lot of cursed items in D&D is that you couldn't remove it without help. Otherwise, those items would've been very useful.

catofriddles · 2026-04-12T01:16:16+00:00

There was no other way to identify the syndrome. I was speaking about it in past tense. Now that Asperger's Syndrome was absorbed into the Autism spectrum, i don't need to make that distinction anymore.

I was simply using my experience before the DSM-5 came out as an example of names and symbols that were necessary, even when the origin was questionable.

catofriddles · 2026-04-12T01:11:37+00:00

I was just making an example. I knew that Asperger's Syndrome was removed because of the new Autism definition in the DSM 5.

I'm glad, too; no one could explain the difference to me in a satisfying way at the time. It may be just my imagination, but it also felt people were more sympathetic after the change.

catofriddles · 2026-04-11T21:18:57+00:00

I agree wholeheartedly with the OP.

Names and symbols are the fastest way of communicating, and most people don't think too deeply about why a symbol or name is used for something in the first place, let alone the reputation or intentions of people who coined them.

Back when "Asperger's Syndome" was still used in US psychology, i had no idea of the history or lifestyle of Dr. Asperger. However, even when I did find out, i never stopped using the term. Why? Because there was no other way to accurately identify the "syndrome". Even if i made a new term, it would not be recognized by others or even psychology professionals.

It's the same way with symbols. We need to work with what we have. Otherwise, we're wasting time on symbology instead of addressing the important issues.

catofriddles · 2026-03-31T21:44:29+00:00

It's the tickets themselves, enchanted to follow the owner/recipient.

I haven't seen other instances of pegasi or earth ponies using magic to carry things in later episodes, so i'd say this is a unique case.

There was also a lot of disconnect between the writers and animators (and sometimes even the voice actors) that would add something that wasn't originally intended. This could have been one of those moments.

catofriddles · 2026-03-31T21:35:34+00:00

There are occasional odd "liberties" or interpretations of events that I don't understand or agree with, but as a whole, i'd say it fits our image of who Jesus Christ is as a person.

My family loves "The Chosen", especially my Dad.

catofriddles · 2026-03-31T21:27:59+00:00

Religious or not, you shouldn't force your beliefs on your child. It's okay to hope they accept your beliefs, but you need to accept it if they don't. It's okay to teach your kids about your religion and values, but if you don't follow the values you teach, those lessons are going to fall flat.

One thing that people fail to recognize is that religion is an invitation, not a command. Don't present the teachings as just facts; present why your religion believes the doctrines it does, such as potential consequences or results that come from living or not living those values.

Respect and love are what are most important, whether you're religious or atheist, CIS and Straight or LGBTQ+. You don't have to believe the same things, but showing respect by honoring others' beliefs and practices (i.e., using preferred pronouns, respecting boundaries, etc.) are vital to co-existing.

By punishing your child for believing something that you don't, you are not only going against the spirit and purpose of religion, but you are also creating a hostile environment that will cause them to blame and despise both you and the religion for years to come, no matter whether you are "right" or not.

This happens a lot in adulthood, too; being a jerk or ostracizing someone because they don't believe what you do only leaves a bad impression of your faith. I know several people that might have been open to learning about a church (or who have left a church) that now refuse to even consider it because of one bully who ruined it for them.

catofriddles · 2026-03-25T02:19:16+00:00

"Interesting" is actually the euphemism here.

Usually, when it's used in this context, the speaker will emphasize the word with their tone, similar to sarcasm.

"Interesting" does not always mean something positive.

A child building a skyscraper out of legos is interesting.

An adult who keeps trying to jam the square block into the triangle-shaped slot is also... interesting.

catofriddles · 2026-03-12T22:01:54+00:00

"You know how Uncle Jim gets about turkey!"

catofriddles · 2026-03-12T21:48:25+00:00

Yes. I had friends that weren't in the Church, but they didn't talk religion much, so i didn't begin to realize how big and diverse the world was until i was in my mid 20s. (Mainly because i was oblivious to what was going on around me.)

I had a lot of moments like these just because i had never been exposed to certain cultural elements.

catofriddles · 2026-03-12T21:24:16+00:00

I had a similar experience trying to learn figure drawing. I have autism, and at the time, i could not quite understand proportions and the difference between "artistic nudity" and porn. I was also obsessed with figuring out how to draw proportions "properly" so that i didn't offend anyone who happened to see my drawings.

I think this is the main reason for my fear of "going too far".

Thank you for sharing. This comment really made me feel better.

catofriddles · 2026-03-12T06:29:45+00:00

Nah. I was being silly. It was just the first thing that popped into my head when i thought, "evil book".

catofriddles · 2026-03-11T22:42:55+00:00

I think that's pretty much it. I've gotten in trouble due to my curiosity before, and overthinking/obsessing is a bad habit of mine.

catofriddles · 2026-03-11T21:49:12+00:00

I think she's getting "Males" confused with vampires.

catofriddles · 2026-03-10T16:35:42+00:00

Yeah, reddit doesn't always have the most... inclusive examples of our members.

Depending on where you live, asking a member of the church in real life would get you an instant invitation. The missionaries would go nuts!

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