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I feel like if it’s an event that’s pony themed, you’re going to attract pony enthusiasts, not the general public. This is a niche community and not many folk are horse toy enthusiasts. If you’d like to create community events, then by all means! But not everything has to be mlp themed, and I don’t think many average joes are gonna attend if you specifically make the event based around a hasbro toy line. I could just be entirely misinterpreting your post tho!
You are assuming that everyone lives in an area with a high number of ponypeople who have an excessive amount of free time to give to whatever project.I have no issue with people doing stuff for the community, but I don't really see the relevance of it having to be ponypeople organised. UK ponycon used to fundraise for a riding for the disabled charity (I don't know if it still does) which I think is probably the direction community pony stuff tends to go.
Would another way be to have a Pony Team at a community/charity event like carnival, raft races, fetes etc. A pony activity/ stall set up at a larger event could be lots of fun too...... Barnacle's treasure hunt game at a seaside village fete for example?ETA: Any sort of public display or event takes an enormous amount of planning and work - and things happen to props, information flyers and merchandise so be aware. Sometimes local charities would love to have a new theme and help for an event - worth suggesting joining forces?
#1 problem with Cool Adults Being Fans of MLP when out in public... the parents have heard all about the distasteful behavior of "bronies" and they don't want their kids anywhere near those kinds of Adults. I don't want to be associated with untangling myself from THOSE allegations! I agree, match yourself up with a charity to do good, without necessarily pushing PONYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY because if those people like MLP, they will find us anyway!
Quote from: lovesbabysquirmy on February 04, 2018, 07:05:31 AM#1 problem with Cool Adults Being Fans of MLP when out in public... the parents have heard all about the distasteful behavior of "bronies" and they don't want their kids anywhere near those kinds of Adults. I don't want to be associated with untangling myself from THOSE allegations! I agree, match yourself up with a charity to do good, without necessarily pushing PONYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY because if those people like MLP, they will find us anyway! my point was, not just doing good to do good, like donating to a charity, but getting out, doing FUN things with community members who aren't aware of mlp or pony collectors, enthusiasts. Being active in sports, neighborhood games, etc. Getting the sense of community back, etc. (especially in a time where community is lost, and everyone is hypersensitive and no one really feels safe just being out, anymore). Just doing fun and active things with other people. Could be a group, could be just one person to another and spreading it by word of mouth. A pony themed lemonade stand, exercise groups, heck, even just throwing on a pony t-shirt, claiming yourself the Equestrian ambassador of good will, and standing in store parking lots to help old folks with their groceries all day!
I'm probably not understanding your posts correctly (sorry) because it's a Sunday morning, but:I think you are trying to say that we should host events with pony things in them to spread awareness about pony collecting and the people who collect them. Firstly, why do we need to spread awareness about collecting pastel plastic ponies? Plastic ponies and the people who collect them aren't controversial (except bronies I guess), they aren't an issue, they don't need help, and they aren't changing people's lives drastically for better or worse. Why would you need to spread awareness about plastic horses? Secondly, helping people and the community and hosting events shouldn't be because of and made about ponies. Ponies have a place, but it isn't in the community, it isn't in helping people, and it isn't in hosting an event for non pony people. Ponies belong in collections and in places meant for them like this forum. Lastly, if you are making an event or gathering, what is the point of making it pony themed? If you aren't pushing it, it's just going to be random and out of place. And if you are really pushing ponies, and is going to be viewed as rude, weird, and annoying and people will probably leave or not even come. People have their separate interests, we don't need to recruit anyone. It doesn't really make sense...Pony meets are fun though because it's about a community that has a common interest Maybe you could try finding a common interest for your community and hosting an event?