No.1190966[View All]
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You know, when i made Ponyville, i dreamt that it would be a place of peace, and harmony... to correct the mistakes of Ponychan such that one day, all of the friends would come back.
Like in the Lorax!
But, instead, in my desire to create a tolerant and hands-off environment, we have created a place where kindness struggles to thrive, and bad faith behavior is everywhere. You know that story, about the nazis, and the nazi bar?
i hate to say it... but we've become a nazi bar, and it is my fault for not taking harsh action and trying to force all of you to love others into being, instead of giving you a safe space to thrive. for allowing weeds masquerading as plants into our garden, forcing so many of you out.
There are trolls constantly raiding that our tools cannot control, and who would love nothing more than to see the site shut down
And the good users, who try their best to tolerate it, just can't handle it anymore.
for those of you who are left... the very few of you who remain... i'd like to hold a referendum.
May i turn on accounts, that require passwords, and vetting?
It might be too little, too late, but better late, than never.
What would you like to see done?
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>>1191837
I think we've found your problem poster guys
No.1192033
>>1190966Don't be too hard on yourself, in a way it's impressive that you - and everyone else who posted on the site with good intentions - held out for so long. All good things need maintenance.
In the past I've been critical of your moderation style, but I think you were just cooking with the ingredients you had.
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>>1192059
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>>1191753>Rarity -- poster appeals to societal implications of posting in a certain way in attempt to both acknowledge flutterpost's feelings as well as change behavior for the good of societyI can see that. To be honest.
>>1191755>Do you choose an avatar because that avatar matches your actual personality?>Do people form an online personality based off of the avatar they chose (and thus RP elements)?>Or are observers predispositioned to read a persons personality based on the avatar they see?That's all quite interesting! I essentially agree!
I suppose an objective analysis of human behavior that tries to be really fair-minded (such as what I used to do, a bit, when working for my college's English Department and Economics Department as a formal student assistant studying things) would say that all of those trends occur at the same time.
While one of the trends probably is stronger than the other two, that
chronologically they take place during the same timeframe makes things blur in our minds.
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>>1192307
Ok
No.1192487
>>1191838ligma balls lmao gottem.
Also, thanks for the kind words, but we didn't start shit. We just gave a place for it to go, for better or for worse
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>>1192544"There are many doors in life, Ed boy."
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>>1192551It seemed a bit redundant, and unnecessary so I took it out. And yes, you are correct. I've certainly conducted myself in some pretty assholish ways. I could sit here and blame the alcohol, drugs, personal life events that have left me volitile, untrusting, and ultimately trapped between broken and determined to chase away everyone around me, but I feel that it would undermine my behavior. I could talk about all of the death, violence, abuse, and unspoken issues I've experienced.
And yes, these things do happen, and yes, it does influence us, but I also believe that regardless of such; those excuses are more so of a means of understanding rather than.. well, an excuse. In a way, I was lashing out at everyone around me for the things I couldn't change, rather than simply treating people like human beings.
Do I feel bad about it? Yes. Will I let myself eternally suffer over it? No. All I can do is try to be a decent person, and try to make some dumb jokes that I hope people will laugh at. Believe it or not, in the end, I just wanted to be people's friend, even if I didn't act like it.
The point of my original post was the Moony (Along with a handful of other people) were the only ones to really see that. And Moony, despite my lies, vulgar language, trollish intentions, insults, and spine coated acid skin; sat there and supported me with words of support and love; like I was some kind of hidden Undertale boss. (And trust me. I've said some pretty crazy unhinged shit to the guy.)
I was vouching for his character, I suppose. Showing him that I appreciate him.
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>>1192554One step at a time. You can't rush a redemption after all. It has to be genuine, sincere, and natural. I've apologized to a lot of people as it is, but if you, or anyone for that matter want to talk one on one about things, then perhaps somewhere else that isn't the thread dedicated to talking about the site's future.
(That doesn't include apologizing about my personal opinions or preferences either. I'm not gonna get pressured into apologizing about that shit.)
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>>1192563I've been more than reasonable anon. I offered a way to speak to me outside of this thread, said I feel bad for some of the things I've said, ect. But if that's how you feel, then while I feel terrible that you are upset, I simply will not let it tread me from the path I am seeking. I am not telepathic, anon.
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>>1192565Guess that makes two people a little confused at this point. Probably a communication error. Anyway, have a good night. Gonna post a few music links and go to bed
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>>1190966While I am not that active on Ponyville.us for the same reasons I was not that active on OG Ponychan the last years of it's run, you still made great effort into continuing the spirit of kinship that I found Ponyville.us more comfortable than late-Ponychan. When Ponychan was revived, I decided to just stick with Ponyville.us than going back and forth (Other than going to new Ponychan's /rp/ board for RP-session with Clarity and Boat). I and Clarity are still around and rather active here, even if it's mostly around the nooks and corners.
(Plus, it doesn't help we haven't had fresh MLP:FiM content that's actually "good" in a long while.)
>and it is my fault for not taking harsh action and trying to force all of you to love others into beingThis statement has me a little worried for you, given you can't "force" people to love. Love is often by choice and often when it wants to.
I'm not saying you're wrong, just be careful on what you're willing to do to make it right.
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>>1192705
Again your problem poster
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I'm fine with using accounts if that's something you want to do
No.1192916
>>1192842They're gonna learn around you and your hubby
>>1192902Hope you're doing well, ella
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You achieved a lot. You'll continue to achieve a lot.
I think you hit the nail on the head. If you don't stand for something you'll fall for anything.
