I shouldn't be here. Really, I shouldn't. I've just picked up some items from the post office including a copy of Dark Souls 2 (The sequel to my favourite game of all time and by far my most anticipated game for the past year) and a set of specialist Shengshou 8x8x8 and 9x9x9 Rubik's cubes ordered from China. By all accounts, I should either be playing DS2 or solving my cubes right now. But I saw something this morning that I had to post here.

Here's a link to a recent thread on The Writer's Group written by none other than the guy who coined the phrase 'Digi-fag' who I mentioned in a previous thread. Here's his post in its entirety:

To the topic at hand:

(To give my thoughts)

I have been enjoying season 4 so far. Even more so than a majority of the fandom I might add. This is because I knew what I was getting myself into going in, and I knew that a massive amount of head canons were going to shatter. There is some fan service here and there, but not enough to satisfy a hefty portion of the fandom in my opinion.

I discussed this with everyone on teamspeak, and my predictions have yet to be wrong. I love season 4 regardless of its flaws. I pay attention to what it is rather than what it isn't; and what it isn't is a mass effect of head canons gone wild. That crap ruins shows and fandoms ladies and gentlemen. That is why I have not partook in any fandoms. I am a brony, but I am so because I enjoy the show. It is a nice escape from reality, to which most of us will agree. I also enjoy the other elements, but I digress.

The animation in season 4 is exceptionally better, and I love the episodes so far. Season 4 has some of my most favorite episodes ever, but nothing has topped my love for "Sleepless in Ponyville." That is for another discussion, however.

Why do I love every episode in Season 4? Because I am a die-hard fan of the show. I may not have the merchandise, and all the other neat things and talents that other bronies have. But I do have my love for the show, and that is what is important.

Since season 4 I have stopped following Digibrony and Tommy Oliver on Youtube because all they do is whine and complain about the show now. Since season 3, that is all they did and still do. They do not have a single favorite episode from this season or season 3 (that I know of) and that shows how closed-minded they really are. Disagree with me if you will, but I stand true, proud, and strong on my position.

To be a true fan of the show, you will dedicate yourself to having an undying love for the show until the very end. That is until the fans start getting what they want, and then everything goes to hell because of it; but that's not my point.

My point is: I enjoy season 4 for what it IS and NOT what it ISN'T. If you have high expectations for something, you will be disappointed. Keep your standards to a minimum, and don't set the bar too high to where it cannot be reached.

To elaborate more on Digibrony and Tommy Oliver: This ties in with the expectations thing. They expect way too much from a kids show, and a show like this isn't going to do things that are outside its realm. It is geared towards little girls (which it is, and do not try to refute this point.) We all know it is supposed to be geared towards that audience, and you cannot deny it. Digibrony and Tom need to grow up, and put their big boy pants on. I'm sick of hearing how they never got what they wanted in each episode. ONE MORE THING: Everything they want would not be able to fit into a 22 minute episode. To put it more bluntly: they are undeniably stupid in this case. In my opinion of course. Sorry if I sound like a prick for saying that, but it is my honest opinion. Nothing will change it.

Having high expectations isn't a bad thing, but don't say you're disappointed right after not getting what you want. You know what is to be expected of a kid's show. We all know what is to be expected.

Anyway, are you enjoying the season so far? I want a general opinion.

Understand can't I here the logic.

I honestly didn't think this guy could get any stupider or more deluded, but he's surprised me yet again. But I guess the search is over. We have finally found Harry Hasdrone in his purest form.

Dark Souls 2 is calling me so I won't be butting into his thread just yet, but I plan to eventually. And if you guys want to do the same, have at it. Frankly, I just want to see whatever pathetic bullshit he responds with.

According to this guy's logic, the more condescending you are the better fan you are...
And that's why the show is falling straight to hell. Abandon all hope.

NO, NO, NO! If you really are fan of something you can point out it's flaws, I hate because I love, it's a philosophy that I really think this little kid needs to learn. Oh and he has to pull out the it's s kids show card that's when he losses all creditableity. He is a tool to Hasbro, nothing more. I'm saddened by the fact that I have to share this site with that thing.

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I was going to barrel into the forum all guns blazing, but nothing I say will help the situation. The guy is too far gone. I've known him for over a year and have spoken with him on many occasions. He was a friend of mine. I'm just going to unfollow and block him for now, and if any of my old teamspeak buddies question me I'll just tell them I want nothing to do with him. I'm just too damn tired to be angry.

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NO, NO, NO! If you really are fan of something you can point out it's flaws, I hate because I love, it's a philosophy that I really think this little kid needs to learn.

This. So much this.

3112521 I know the feeling. I wanted to make a top 5 season's 4 worst episodes, before I let it go. I now I really don't know if I'm even going to be able to stand the whole season.
Not all the episodes are all that bad. but those that are bad... Dear Arceus. What happened to the show?

3111364 I didn't read the entire post, but I did respond in the thread. Here's my response verbatim, exactly as it appears there:

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To be a true fan of the show, you will dedicate yourself to having an undying love for the show until the very end.

... You're free to like whatever you want, but...

Seriously, sometimes I think perspective is called for here. "Dedicate yourself to having an undying love" is what people are supposed to do when they marry someone, not just because they really liked a cartoon. I mean don't get me wrong, there are books, movies, and even cartoons that I DO have an undying love for--but I didn't make the decision out of the gate to feel that way, I do it because those works proved worthy of it. That is the natural order of things and it should never, EVER be the other way around.

I mean, imagine if someone said exactly what you just did... but they were talking about Care Bears: Welcome to Care-a-lot. Wouldn't you think they sounded silly?

3111364 I really like Season 4, but there still is bad episode in it. REALLY BAD EPISODEs.
I don't get why dosen't he folows CuriousBrony, he does more positive reviews than bad and can bring up good facts.

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I've spoken to him before and he said he also thought CuriousBrony was too harsh as well and acted butthurt. I've never watched any of the guy's videos so I can't comment, of course.

Whether he loves season 4 or not doesn't matter. But he's declaring that he loves every episode as if it's something to be proud of, as if he's somehow a better fan or better person than anyone else. And declaring undying love for something is the mark of a true fan? The mark of someone who is open-minded? His logic is utterly astounding, and after the reply he gave to NGR...

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Your comments weren't as harsh as I was expecting. But you certainly got your points across in a mature way. As for his response, it's even more pathetic than I anticipated.

3122134 Yeah. Im sure that he even likes EQG

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He does. He's told me.

3122781 UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHH .
Why am i not surprised?

3122134 Yeah, I saw. And responded.

I expect him to throw a hissy fit, but maybe he'll surprise me.