About Alicorn Twilight (and Recent comments)

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Well, here's the scoop-
Get used to it, because she's here to stay. And not just in the show.

We're introducing the updated version of season three's Twilight Sparkle into the comics as well.

We're asked about 5th person at our tables: "what do you think?" "Why did they do that?" "Are you gonna.." etc.
Since we work hand in hand with Hasbro, we never had any intention of NOT updating Twilight for the books as well.
And quite frankly... we are all about it! 

Neither Katie Cook nor myself understand the hatred going on for having Twilight become a princess. Katie has made an outstanding point- Twilight may be the only popular character to have EARNED her crown... she worked for it, suffered for it, and it was awarded. She didn't marry into it, wasn't born into it (Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Jasmine, etc etc). That gives little girls a character that WORKED FOR WHAT SHE EARNED. One helluva example I think. And for Katie, with a little girl and another on the way... that's a great thing to a parent.

Okay, so you aren't a parent or a little girl... still, WHY GRIPE? You've not even SEEN what's yet to come! It's something new and exciting! What, did Celestia really deposit this pony she had governed for years amongst a group of her equals to do nothing more than run an abandoned library??? 

On another note: a LOT of people have come out on twitter/deviant/facebook to apologize for the actions of some of the fan base that gave myself, Katie, and of all people my wife hell about issue 11. Either they didn't like how we portrayed Shining Armor or Cadance, or they didn't like the 80's setting, or they didn't like the parody of the Oingo Boingo lyrics. That's fine, nobody has to like everything we do.... really, it's okay to not like everything, we aren't offended by that. But sending personal emails and messages of anger cross the line of ANY fandom. 
Beyond that, the truly insulting thing was people messaging to declare that the book was poor because it contradicted popular or personal fan fictions. (yes it happened). 

Here's a note on my standing of fan fiction: I don't care. No, really. I don't. I don't read fan fiction. We do not want (and cannot have) it's influence on our books. 
Fan fiction is GREAT, awesome, outstanding... it's in EVERY fandom! BE CREATIVE! Write everything!!! But don't presume that because a fan theory is popular that it is in stone and overrides everything else. Let's also remember something EXTREMELY important- these are FICTIONAL cartoon marshmallow-peep pastel ponies that talk and bake cakes. Let's all calm down and take a breath. It's great that the fandom is so passionate, but let's draw the line at messaging comic (and show) creators with insults... finger pointing... demands... and threats. Be a grown up... it's a CARTOON. 

To those that sent apologies and praises, thank you very much! The fandom is very much held to us, and we've met some outstanding people (and particularly kids!). We'll continue to get absurd messages and even insults... part of the territory. Ain't stopping us. We're all going to continue to do our best to provide fun/adventure/lessons/silliness for all ages, with a dose of absurdity and (at least on my part) meaningless references and background goodies :) (Smile)  
Now let's all have FUN shall we?
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Although I can't speak for the group I was once a part of, I can at least explain my views.
For the reasons to the change during Season 3, I don't blame you for the motives. I think
your reasons are rather justified. Having a character struggle so much in order to earn a big
title, can't see why we shouldn't feel good about that.

My issues with the whole Princess Twilight stuff is that it felt illogical and too conventional for
the show and characters. Here's what I mean:

Illogical because Twilight in particular is gifted with magic. So it would've only seemed like
it would make sense that such a job she would be looking for is perhaps to be a high ranked
mage or witch in a similar vein to Starswirl or, dare I compare, Merlin. If nothing else, being
a teacher or a principal to a well respected academy in Canterlot isn't bad either. You know,
something that would cater to the characters personal interests.

Too conventional because the show itself seemingly projected itself as being more progressive
than other shows that appealed to girls. By which it centers on a plethora of female characters
that don't 100% conform to usual gender stereotypes or are 100% interested in traditional
girly tropes. Sure, we have two heirarchy figures that are princesses (from the start) but who
said they were the only focus? This could give the vibe that "Hey, you don't have to be
conventionally girly to be special". Until Season 3 comes and "Hey, time to use conventional
girly tropes because we say so". It felt like the show was changing from being its own thing
to a checklist of cliches with the snap of a finger and such whiplash can be a jarring and
dangerous writing move to make. I get it, My Little Pony is still a toyline. But, hear me out,
who wouldn't want to own a Twilight figure with witches robes and maybe a broomstick?
Eh? Maybe make some references to Harry Potter via a Golden Snitch while we're at it?

I have a feeling you haven't seen me before, Andy. But I can see you've had a lot of heat
from people against this move since it was established. And I'm afraid to say I've been
one of those people, because I saw a demographic being put down for their opinions and
I just joined in with reckless abandon because I wanted them to felt like their word meant
something. Sadly, the only way I thought I could be part of the argument is verbal fighting.
Because sure, acting like a child while you're still in college will win a whole animation studio
over. Yessireebob. To think it took me this long to connect the dots on the whole issue
and decide "Oh shit, I'm putting so much energy on a kids show when it can easily be
avoided." So I did. I decided to stop worry about the shows changes and going ahead and
enjoy things that I happen to like. Maybe to the surprise of Disney Master and Jax 1776, it
helped me out tremendously. And I just want to say I'm sorry for being an ass like many of
the other Uni-Twi fans back in the day. I'm not very proud of the way I behaved and I wish
I wasn't as stubborn as I was to look at the bigger picture.

I still would've preferred a different role for Twilight to take later on and I still think this
idea should've been executed differently. At the same time, though, I can understand why
it happened and I hope you don't really mind hearing a different side to the debate
(as very delayed as it was.). I also hope you don't mind if I ever just joke about these
things. I promise it'll just be in good fun.

Thank you if you ever read this. Happy Thanksgiving.