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Sep
21st
2023

Just as a note. · 3:02am Sep 21st, 2023

“Mary Sue” is not a legitimate criticism of any work of writing and most of it's existence it has only been used to bully creators, specifically younger creators, just because their work is “cringy”.

Use Mary Sue with me and I'll just ignore what you have to say. It actively stifles creativity and isn't constructive at all. Good day.

Dec
18th
2014

How Peaceful Are The Ponies? · 4:37pm Dec 18th, 2014

Introduction

One question which suggests itself is the degree to which the Ponies, and specifically the Ponies of Equestria, are peaceful. To answer this question, we have to compare the Ponies of Equestria to the Humans of America, and then consider the ways in which different biology and culture affect the outcome.

I. Humans

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Nov
12th
2019

I am Suzie (Stranger Things 3 Spoilers) · 12:39pm Nov 12th, 2019

But seriously what the fuck if you haven't watched Stranger Things go do it fucking now you fool.

This is exactly me. In the 80s and now. Even wearing the prim nightgown. :rainbowwild: Not really that last; only in my fantasies.

But seriously. Also I just realized Suzie is probably why a tech nerd like Dusty is so conversant with My Little Pony. She made him watch 'Rescue at Midnight Castle' and he was impressed.

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Dec
30th
2019

The GATE and the POV Change · 5:05am Dec 30th, 2019

As promised, there's a new POV in the story. Will it explain stuff? Maybe...

Hint: It's a first contact story featuring cultural relativism.

Oh, yeah, and Derp! :derpytongue2: Late posting for Sunday. Sorry. I got distracted.

Nov
6th
2016

Cultural Relevance, Take 2 · 11:15pm Nov 6th, 2016

Some of you remember my little rant about cultural relevance a few weeks ago, well it's time to talk about it again

To help with the discussion we're shifting gears a bit

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Feb
1st
2019

Book Burning: Now Available Digitally · 10:21pm Feb 1st, 2019

So by now, if you’ve got your focus enough on the book industry that you’ve got a decent feel for the pulse, you’ve probably heard a little about Amélie Wen Zhao. If not, well, here’s the basics of it.

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Nov
25th
2015

Because I will probably not get the chance tomorrow... · 9:30pm Nov 25th, 2015

Happy Thanksgiving, Americunts.
Happy Independence Day, Mongolia.
Happy Constitution Day, India.
Happy Water Festival Ceremony, Cambodia.
Happy International Cake Day, World.
And,
Sorry there's no hockey going on, Canada. You can blame us for this one.


-Pencil


P.S. New story soon. Or stories. Going to take someone's recommendation that I put my Twilight oneshit stories into a collection.

Feb
10th
2015

A Brief Digression on the Sea Ponies · 8:56pm Feb 10th, 2015

I go with the idea that there's a race, the Sea Ponies ...


... who were ancient allies of the other Three Kinds, ...

Shoop-bee-doo. Shoop-shoop-bee-doo.
Call upon the Sea Ponies, when you're in distress.
Helpful as can be ponies. Simply signal S-O-S.
If you find you're past the drift and haven't got an oar (oar).
Count upon the Sea Ponies, they'll see you to shore.
Shoop-bee-doo. Shoop-shoop-bee-doo.

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Dec
14th
2020

Being a Better Writer: Traditions and Worldbuilding · 9:52pm Dec 14th, 2020

Welcome back readers! It’s Monday again, and you know what that means! More Being a Better Writer! But as is the norm, I do have some news for all of you to go through first.

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Sep
28th
2015

Speculation and Worldbuilding: Pony Cultural Foods · 12:26am Sep 28th, 2015

For today’s worldbuilding exercise, let’s look at something that is at once universal and distinctive. Everyone eats food. At the same time, eating unfamiliar food can be a very alien experience. Food is a big part of cultural and geographic identity. Real life cuisine has countless gradations and variations. The ingredients and resources available give each real life culture a distinct history and evolution.

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Jun
5th
2020

Motherhood: The Letting Go · 10:11am Jun 5th, 2020

Greetings, dear readers. During this time I wanted to take a moment to pen something for all of the mothers on this site to see during this time of pandemic and upheaval, and for non-mothers, and non-parents too.

This time in the world is a time of chaos and upheaval for so many, especially mothers with children who are still young. Expecting mothers and mothers of newborns are being denied experiences that others have had, and it is a very isolating time.

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Mar
15th
2021

Pepe Le Pew is cancelled · 2:12pm Mar 15th, 2021

It has been reported that Pepe Le Pew will not make an appearance in Space Jam: A New Legacy. I've been critical about his characterization and antics for several years, so for this to come to fruition is music to my ears. A symbolization of sexual harassment and rape culture like him is no longer fit in today's climate.

Additionally, Elmer Fudd and Yosemite Sam no longer carry guns in response to gun violence in the US.

Aug
1st
2022

Reddit Reposting, Episode 8: Pony Names · 8:25pm Aug 1st, 2022

2022 Meta (+opportunity to shape next week’s post)

Today we have a short bonus post before I take my hiatus. It may be closer to a two-week hiatus, as the next post in the series will require some high-effort rewriting. In fact, since it relies on about 40–50 video embeds, it’ll be a Fimfiction exclusive.

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May
16th
2015

Sex and the Single Alicorn · 7:00am May 16th, 2015

Introduction: One question unanswered (and very likely to remain unanswered) in canon about Celestia and her sister is the issue of their sexual activity. Are they virginal, promiscuous, or somewhere in between? What is the definition of promiscuity, anyway, when one is nigh-immortal? They're semi-divine, yes, but concepts of the proper behavior of divinity vary wildly.

I. What Is Known:

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Mar
3rd
2023

So, I'm back from Japan · 9:30am Mar 3rd, 2023

Hello, everyone! So, you might be wondering what I mean by the title. If some of you read my recent chapters or my most recent blog, you would have seen in my announcements that I was going on a trip to Japan. It was a student exchange trip that lasted about 10 days, and as much as I am talking about it casually, it may sound like this wasn't a big deal.

It was.

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Mar
31st
2021

Question of the Week#2 · 3:21am Mar 31st, 2021

Well, another week another question. :derpytongue2:

This weeks question is something that I have been trying to find the answer to, but have been having some difficulty solving. The question being: Are there any festivals/celebrations in Hawaii that are similar to Halloween?

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Nov
2nd
2015

Finally Caught Up on MLP, and Overthinking Things · 5:17pm Nov 2nd, 2015

I got behind, not least of all because my daughter is a weirdo -- she finds the show too scary, and would rather watch terrifying documentaries on the Weather Channel. Anyway, there's a lot of good stuff in there -- especially Hearthbreakers. Let's see -- unpacking holiday traditions in different regions of Equestria. That's priceless, fanfic-wise. The Pies are a strange lot, as well -- their thees and thous and odd rock rituals could be easily spun into them being part of some kind of

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Aug
21st
2015

New Story: Royalty for a Day (chapter 1/2) · 6:11pm Aug 21st, 2015

New story has been submitted.

Royalty for a Day

I'm hoping for some feedback for my story as it's my first time with both Luna and Pipsqueak as the main characters. I had some help with the accents for Pipsqueak but I felt like my Luna wasn't quite there.

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Jul
24th
2015

Regarding the Hulk Hogan mess, and what it means to our culture. · 7:23pm Jul 24th, 2015

I woke up today to the news that WWE has severed their ties to Hulk Hogan over a scandal that was about to break. After considering it for a while, I decided I wanted to chime in on the topic and discuss Hogan, racism, and why this whole thing is a pile of crap.

This post will have none of my usual attempts at humor, so if that's what you're looking for, I advise tuning out now. If this topic is relevant to you, click below to see more.

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Nov
1st
2021

Being a Better Writer: Traditions and Games · 9:41pm Nov 1st, 2021

Hello readers! Welcome back to another installment of Being a Better Writer, coming to you all on the first day of November, just ahead of the Mariah Carey storm.

You know the one I’m talking about. It nears, even now. Some have already fallen prey to it.

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