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Number1pegasus
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I cant get to sleep so I’m just making this random thread to do something I guess.
 
Anyway so yeah I’m pretty sure a lot of us have been in this Fandom for some time now and well like anything else things go by things pass and things get kinda well, stale.
 
So in your own opinion whats the things you miss the most from when you first got into the show up till now, if its from the enjoyability of the show to the Enjoyabilty of the fandom itself or just things that use to be that are no more like an artist or a fan animation or anything.
 
(Hell you can even be NSFW about the stuff you miss I don’t give a fuck)
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Season 1. (Yeah yeah, I know) Sorry, but I still think it was the best one and I actually kind of disliked season 3.
 
There was also no EQG back then.
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I miss the Phoenix Wright And MLP Crossover.
 
I can always go and re watch them but I miss waiting for the next Episode to come out and being excited seeing it posted and being on the edge of my seat when Mr. Wright and Trixie were duking it out in court.
 
It was one of the biggest things that made me get into the fandom so I’m proud to see it finished but I miss the “new” feeling I had.
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Some artists, some ask blogs. Like V-invidia, and the blogs she ran. Mafia Octavia. OZE, what the hell happened to him. I know he still does ponies, I see someone retweeting his WIPs sometimes.
 
I dunno how many artists I followed that have gone silent or have gone in a direction that I couldn’t follow them. Some of them I still like, I just wish they would post their art on sites other than tumblr (or not have so much shit on their tumblr, but that’s not going to happen).
 
Oh well.
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I know the feel. It’s sad that I will never see more of the Time Off series, such amazing comics…
 
I miss the sense of awe I felt within the first year with the fandom. All the art looked stunning, the music sounded great, and good fanfic was like blessings. Now, we have more artists, writers and animators than before (I don’t follow pony music anymore, so I don’t know about that) and the old ones are definitely a lot better than when I first knew them, but now that I’ve seen so much, it’s harder to be truly impressed, I guess.
 
I also miss the time when I was not too concerned about the show. Before, I didn’t join much discussion about the show, so I don’t have much to worry about. Now that I’m part of some discussion board, whenever someone speak ill of the characters and I disagree, I just feel the obligation to defend them. And it can become tiring.
 
I have become too attached to the characters of the show. Not the “waifu” kind of attachment. It’s just that they are as dear to me as real friends. Part of me wish I could have friends like them, I guess? I’m sure plenty people will find that idea revolting, “disgusting male cis scum stealing a little girls’ show” or whatever. Those words have no weight on me enjoying the time I have for myself though.
 
Tl;dr: I wish I could go back to the time when I was more carefree about ponies.
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How long do you think we can keep ponying though? Until the end of the show? A few years after? As long as the franchise last?
 
How long do you think you can?
 
I know I shouldn’t worry about the inevitable end, and just enjoy it while it last, which I do most of the time. However, when I consciously think about my feelings towards the show, these thoughts just come out…
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I’m scared, actually, of not remembering much of the good times I’ve had for the past two years. There was also a period where I grew fond of many shows in the past, but the feelings from back then is a blur now. Maybe this time is better since I am more attached, and my attachment is more specific?
 
Crap, I’m getting into sentimental mode…
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As long as people want it to last. Judging by other fandoms, it would last a good while after the show finishes. Digimon fanbase is still going strong.
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I miss the show so much
There are some old unfinished fanfics I miss:
 
  • Memories of Days Long Past. Never completed, the last update was in September 2011 (the author sorta mocks himself in the last chapter for not finishing it). It was one of the first longer stories I started to read.  
  • The Vagabond Trilogy which dates back to 2011, but after November 2011 there were no updates in 6-7 months, and the story is still not complete. (EqD link)  
  • “The Sun is Tired” by MaskOfData, from June 2011. Started very strong, but the author soon realized he doesn’t have the skills to continue. IIRC this was eventually finished in a total cop-out way. Unfortunately, no one has reused this story’s premise (everyone thinks Celestia is a tyrant, but she isn’t, then things spiral completely out of control).
     
    Some lucky ones, like The Empty Room were eventually finished (TER even migrated to FimFiction).
     
    (Those old Google Docs links brings back memories.)
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*Durgon Noises*
What do I miss? Lots of things, but I’ll list only two of the things I miss the most:
 
Elements of Harmony-they had kept Equestria safe for years, and now (Thanks to Princess Dumbass) they’re gone. What will protect Equestria from danger now?
 
Friendship Reports-this is just one of the many things that got me hooked into the show in the first place, but they have been replaced by that 1000-year-old journal. The worst part? The mane six are writing their lessons in there…and not sending them to the princess!(I haven’t seen any of S4’s episodes, but I don’t think any of the entries start with Dear Princess Celestia…do they?)Not to mention Spike is now out of a job:(
 
Anyway, that’s what I miss the most. I have tons more, but these two still tug at my heartstrings. no pun intended
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You’re implying the Mane Six are plum useless without them.
 
Also one thing I missed was the S1 hiatus. That was when the Ask Pinkamena blog started, and Past Sins and Fallout Equestria were actually novel and new things.
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I mean, in a couple of the recent episodes we had Derpy back and while there were some caps and images and excitement about her being back if this was a couple years ago the world would have exploded with glee.
 
People have become rather jaded; myself included.
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I mean, in a couple of the recent episodes we had Derpy back and while there were some caps and images and excitement about her being back if this was a couple years ago the world would have exploded with glee.
 
Where were you? The streams, the forum, the imageboard, and 4chan were completely loaded with comments about Derpy.
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*Durgon Noises*
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Only when they face against a major villian in the series(I.E Discord, Nightmare Moon, hell they even opted to stop Chrysalis with the Elements if they hadn’t fallen into her trap!).
 
Oh yeah! Here’s another thing I miss, the sonic rainboom. She hasn’t done one since A Canterlot Wedding: Part 2, and it was what made Rainbow Dash who she is today. I mean, it’s what earned Dashie her cutie mark(seriously, who in their right mind thought weather control was RD’s talent?!)!
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Honestly i’m glad they got rid of them for now. All they are is a glorified “I win” button. And Dash can pull them off easy now. Just being able to go fast won’t get you into the Wonderbolts/Blue Angels or any stunt flying group.
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