Brony discussion split

[jp1]

Stuff.

Maybe there is truth in that. However, I'm sure that AQ and other "T"s get enough shit in real life to reasonably be a bit sensitive. Typing that long response was both less effective and more difficult than simply apologizing and clarifying yourself. That is hardly walking on eggshells.

I'm not trying to spark something with you, your views are obviously leaning towards acceptance. I just don't think the "snowflake" business is helpful. Why not take the moment to make someone feel better? It seems to fit inline with your own advice.

By the way, having the "rules" of how to be myself and what to feel dictated to me would in general rub me the wrong way. Just saying as an outside observer.

As adults we should indeed have a bit thicker skin, on the other side of that coin it isn't all that hard to be a little more compassionate when the situation might call for it. What harm could it do?

I am not one to speak for others but to me it was quite clear that AppleQueso wasn't thinking irixith was trying to be offensive or serious.

Ok, then there isn't any problem right? What is your issue with my post, I was simply trying to point out (as someone with no feelings involved) that the post was light. I don't understand, since there aren't enough people bickering in the thread, we will now take issue with those on the same side of the fence? This is pointless.

[irixith]

Stuff.

Maybe there is truth in that. However, I'm sure that AQ and other "T"s get enough shit in real life to reasonably be a bit sensitive. Typing that long response was both less effective and more difficult than simply apologizing and clarifying yourself. That is hardly walking on eggshells.

I'm not trying to spark something with you, your views are obviously leaning towards acceptance. I just don't think the "snowflake" business is helpful. Why not take the moment to make someone feel better? It seems to fit inline with your own advice.

By the way, having the "rules" of how to be myself and what to feel dictated to me would in general rub me the wrong way. Just saying as an outside observer.

As adults we should indeed have a bit thicker skin, on the other side of that coin it isn't all that hard to be a little more compassionate when the situation might call for it. What harm could it do?

First of all, Nobody is starting anything in a thread about a cartoon called "My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic". If somebody does, we should call Kerry Washington, 'cause there's about to be a scandal up in here!

I am being compassionate, by nipping a potential problem right in the bud and not dancing on eggshells. I certainly don't have any problems with being gender-variant in the slightest. I do have a problem when someone very obviously draws attention to themselves and creates a situation where coddling might well be the expected response. Why pander? The world isn't going to pander. Unlike me, the world can be an awful lot nastier about it. It's always your responsibility to handle your own issues, not the world's to tiptoe around you while you figure them out.

[jp1]

First of all, Nobody is starting anything in a thread about a cartoon called "My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic". If somebody does, we should call Kerry Washington, 'cause there's about to be a scandal up in here!

I am being compassionate, by nipping a potential problem right in the bud and not dancing on eggshells. I certainly don't have any problems with being gender-variant in the slightest. I do have a problem when someone very obviously draws attention to themselves and creates a situation where coddling might well be the expected response. Why pander? The world isn't going to pander. Unlike me, the world can be an awful lot nastier about it. It's always your responsibility to handle your own issues, not the world's to tiptoe around you while you figure them out.

I understand what you are getting at, however I am not going through some potentially difficult identity issues which may include harsh cruelties from the outside world or even my own circle of friends/family. I'm not disagreeing that your advice could serve AQ well, and was meant with good intention. I don't want to get that bit twisted up, your opinions are just as valid as anyone else's.

I'll agree to disagree on the delivery. I respect your opinion, however I prefer "Be the change you want to see in the world." to "The world is full of assholes so it's time to toughen up." It's cool though, I think it is clear where we both stand, and in general it's right beside each other. We can't all agree on everything, and I'm certainly not trying to say my viewpoint is any more relevant than yours.

[lisalover1]

Whoa, this thread sure lit up like a gas fire! I just wanted to stop in and clarify one of the first posts I made in this discussion. In the ILD thread, I carelessly skipped over the initial chart that started this thread, so when I saw Ack saying

Are there a lot of autistic My Little Pony fans?

I took it out of context, and thought "oh my gosh, is he really going where I think he's going?", and actually trying to be incindiary. I have never known Ack to be like that, but I've seen enough hate for bronies to be more than a bit defensive. I'm sorry, Ack.

[Jmustang1968]

First of all, Nobody is starting anything in a thread about a cartoon called "My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic". If somebody does, we should call Kerry Washington, 'cause there's about to be a scandal up in here!

I am being compassionate, by nipping a potential problem right in the bud and not dancing on eggshells. I certainly don't have any problems with being gender-variant in the slightest. I do have a problem when someone very obviously draws attention to themselves and creates a situation where coddling might well be the expected response. Why pander? The world isn't going to pander. Unlike me, the world can be an awful lot nastier about it. It's always your responsibility to handle your own issues, not the world's to tiptoe around you while you figure them out.

I understand what you are getting at, however I am not going through some potentially difficult identity issues which may include harsh cruelties from the outside world or even my own circle of friends/family. I'm not disagreeing that your advice could serve AQ well, and was meant with good intention. I don't want to get that bit twisted up, your opinions are just as valid as anyone else's.

I'll agree to disagree on the delivery. I respect your opinion, however I prefer "Be the change you want to see in the world." to "The world is full of assholes so it's time to toughen up." It's cool though, I think it is clear where we both stand, and in general it's right beside each other. We can't all agree on everything, and I'm certainly not trying to say my viewpoint is any more relevant than yours.

You sure you aren't Danny Tanner in real life?

[jp1]

You sure you aren't Danny Tanner in real life?

The reference eludes me. You're going to need to elaborate.

[pepharytheworm]

You sure you aren't Danny Tanner in real life?

The reference eludes me. You're going to need to elaborate.

[MrPopo]

Can't we all come to some common ground? Mac & cheese is delicious. We can all agree on that.

[Golgo 14]

You sure you aren't Danny Tanner in real life?

Not even Danny Tanner would apologize to jvalentine.

[the7k]

Can't we all come to some common ground? Mac & cheese is delicious. We can all agree on that.

I hate mac and cheese.

While I was joking, I actually don't like mac and cheese. I don't like most things with a lot of cheese. I try to avoid cheese altogether.