#mylittlepony - #The Fanfic Recommendation Link-Swap Thread

The Fanfic Recommendation Link-Swap Thread

So, because it's No-Pics Thursday (August 9th, 2018) today, you know what that means...

It's time for the Weekly Fanfic Recommendation LINK-SWAP Game thread to continue!

Anyways, THE RULES (read 'em carefully):

• Post a link to a fanfiction you like (can be your own as well - it's okay to self-promote), with or without a short blurb.

• Important: Reply to someone else's post with a link to a fanfiction you think they might like, based on their choices.

• Put each of your choices in a separate post if you want to make sure to get a recommendation based on each one. You may reply to someone else's reply, either to you or to someone else. Please make long discussion threads, they introduce a healthy bit of exploration and can help us find new interests! And that's it!

PLEASE COMPLETE BOTH STEPS 1 and 2. Don't just show up and ask for recommendations if you're not willing to provide any. I'll start the first few threads myself, and reply with a gentle reminder if you forget.

IMPORTANT NOTE. Thanks to /u/BookHorseBot (many thanks to their creator, /u/BitzLeon), you can now use the aforementioned bot to easily post the name, description, views, rating, tags, and a bunch of other information about a fic hosted on Fimfiction.net. All you need to do is include "{NAME OF STORY}" in your comment (without quotes), and the bot will look up the story and respond to your comment with the info. It makes sharing stories really convenient. You can even lookup multiple stories at once.

Ready? Set? LET"S GO! Also, feel free to self-promote in here!

Submitted August 09, 2018 at 11:22PM by Torvusil
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#mylittlepony - #My Little Pony Movie is 30% off

My Little Pony Movie is 30% off
https://twitter.com/lisadealstoday/status/1027759962515234817

Submitted August 09, 2018 at 10:30PM by ImportantPiece
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#mylittlepony - #This Week On the Plounge (Post-con Edition)

This Week On the Plounge (Post-con Edition)

Heya bronies, I'm here to bring you tidings of that other subreddit, just a link away. Where the grass is chewier and less trodden. Don't mind the weeds or bees.

Also, Bronycon and Galacon recently ended (and Bronycon for the penultimate time), so there's been an influx of those topics.

Wait, what is this Plounge you speak of?

The Plounge, or more formally the MLP Lounge is /r/mylittlepony's sister subreddit. Made about 7 years ago, it's place where you can meet and chat to fellow bronies about anything you desire (given it's reasonably family-friendly). It can be found over at /r/MLPLounge. (most of us browse by /new though). Oh and BPM is nice to have. Even if you avoid using emotes yourself like poison joke, you'll miss a lot of extra context without it.

What some casual conversation with a sprinkling of ponies? Come over to this introductions thread and meet some people. Don't worry there's also a topic (or rather, theme) so it ain't just "hi!" "hi" oh god what do I say.

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News

• The team of journalists who make up Plounge news every week have gone on strike because we haven't been feeding them.

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Regulars

• Every week When people do it, there are up to two Plounge member of the 'day' AMAs! You can sign up here. AMAs since last week's TWOTP are...

  • /u/Dankest_Christ and /u/Alius4156 were the previous PMotDs, but we're still waiting on the new ploungers to post. So nothing new yet here.

• Sprankton is doing a classic Plounge thing, a Pokemon playthrough told via screenshots and captions. You can suggest nicknames for pokemans even, wow audience participation!

  • 20 - (direct)

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Top Posts

The top 5 link and self posts, for your browsing content.

Self Posts

• A nice message. This applies to you too, reader. <3
• Apparently the portal to Equestria is found in late night shifts.
• A welcome for a new user. This could also be you, if you're new. Or if you're old, and pretend you're new.
• Old plounger MelodicMarzipan opened up digital painting commissions this week again!
• Fighting horse words.

Links

• I wonder what detergent is good for alicorns - direct
• Heroes come in all shapes and forums - (direct)
• I think I need to get my eyes checked - (direct)
• Ever wanted to physically rank your ponies? - (direct)
• Apparently lately Netflix may not renew for season 8. Here's how we are handling it. - (direct)

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Highlights

(manually selected rather than just by score)

• /u/ChrisFhey & /u/SpinnerTheMediocre have a fantastic video of a little antics from Andy Price at Galacon.
• Plounge seeks to find the understanding of music.

Submitted August 09, 2018 at 07:33PM by CrystalLord
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#horses - #My very first lease horse! Reddit meet Midnight.

My very first lease horse! Reddit meet Midnight.
https://i.redd.it/kh4cagthn6f11.jpg

Submitted August 09, 2018 at 09:11PM by littleblkcat
via reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/Horses/comments/963ajx/my_very_first_lease_horse_reddit_meet_midnight/?utm_source=ifttt

#horses - #Mr.Bean mining coal in Ukraine.

Mr.Bean mining coal in Ukraine.
https://i.imgur.com/qTEIZ3p.jpg

Submitted August 09, 2018 at 07:39PM by horsefun
via reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/Horses/comments/962ms1/mrbean_mining_coal_in_ukraine/?utm_source=ifttt

#horses - #A draft horse at work x-posted from r/Historyporn! While I'm glad machinery has taken over this job, it's interesting to see how recently draft breeds were utilised in industry!

A draft horse at work x-posted from r/Historyporn! While I'm glad machinery has taken over this job, it's interesting to see how recently draft breeds were utilised in industry!
https://i.redd.it/yu98x5n853f11.jpg

Submitted August 09, 2018 at 06:38PM by incoming-pudding
via reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/Horses/comments/9626k0/a_draft_horse_at_work_xposted_from_rhistoryporn/?utm_source=ifttt

#mylittlepony - #"The Pony I Want to Be" - Song [MLP FiM]

"The Pony I Want to Be" - Song [MLP FiM]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVgMmT7pX1Y

Submitted August 09, 2018 at 06:09PM by NewWillinium
via reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/mylittlepony/comments/961xz7/the_pony_i_want_to_be_song_mlp_fim/?utm_source=ifttt

#mylittlepony - #Light of Your Cutie Mark [With Lyrics] - My Little Pony Friendship is Magic Song

Light of Your Cutie Mark [With Lyrics] - My Little Pony Friendship is Magic Song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opOgbC8dJfQ

Submitted August 09, 2018 at 06:07PM by NewWillinium
via reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/mylittlepony/comments/961xe3/light_of_your_cutie_mark_with_lyrics_my_little/?utm_source=ifttt

#horses - #I win ! Lmao

I win ! Lmao
https://v.redd.it/yx2cfwi7m5f11

Submitted August 09, 2018 at 05:43PM by lorrainemilitscher
via reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/Horses/comments/961quv/i_win_lmao/?utm_source=ifttt

#mylittlepony - #[NPT] Writing Snippets: Write a Fanfic Scene or Short

[NPT] Writing Snippets: Write a Fanfic Scene or Short

It's that time of the week again, time for less pics and more words!

So post some horse words below. Whatever comes to mind. A scene, a short, whatever you got.

This doesn't have to be anything completed, even an idea works.

Now, get hammering on that keyboard! (or pasta if that's your kind of thing)

Submitted August 09, 2018 at 12:29PM by blastermaster555
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#horses - #Patiently waiting for a treat.

Patiently waiting for a treat.
https://i.redd.it/c6wlfyi1y4f11.jpg

Submitted August 09, 2018 at 03:26PM by Fallingcycle
via reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/Horses/comments/960n31/patiently_waiting_for_a_treat/?utm_source=ifttt

#mylittlepony - #Twily brought you a gift!

Twily brought you a gift!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCyNewpFbDk

Submitted August 09, 2018 at 11:56AM by Chaosritter
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#horses - #Catarine the Great

Catarine the Great
http://imgur.com/a/xE74HDT

Submitted August 09, 2018 at 10:10AM by returnofthe
via reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/Horses/comments/95xsmq/catarine_the_great/?utm_source=ifttt

#mylittlepony - #Different View of Reality 2: Sirens [animation] by killme2paza

Different View of Reality 2: Sirens [animation] by killme2paza
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzdsA-5D4uU

Submitted August 09, 2018 at 12:25PM by Torvusil
via reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/mylittlepony/comments/95z0wn/different_view_of_reality_2_sirens_animation_by/?utm_source=ifttt

#mylittlepony - #Official NPT Off-Topic Thread

Official NPT Off-Topic Thread

This is a weekly event coinciding (mostly) with NPT; off-topic and meta threads will be staggered so this week's off-topic thread is being submitted now and the meta thread was posted 12 hours ago. Next NPT will be the opposite! We do not ask that all off-topic discussion be kept to this submission; it is merely here as a courtesy and you are free to continue off-topic discussion in the comments of other submissions (off-topic submissions, however, are still a no-no). What's the grossest food you ever had to eat to be polite? Have fun!

Submitted August 09, 2018 at 01:00PM by Pinkie_Pie
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#mylittlepony - #General Fanfiction Discussion Thread

General Fanfiction Discussion Thread

Hi everyone!

This is the thread for discussing anything pertaining to Fanfiction in general. Like your ideas, thoughts, what you're reading, etc. This differs from my Fanfic Recommendation Link-Swap Thread, as that focuses primarily on recommendations. That will be posted in a few hours.

Although, if you like, you can talk about fics you don't necessarily recommend but found entertaining.

IMPORTANT NOTE. Thanks to /u/BookHorseBot (many thanks to their creator, /u/BitzLeon), you can now use the aforementioned bot to easily post the name, description, views, rating, tags, and a bunch of other information about a fic hosted on Fimfiction.net. All you need to do is include "{NAME OF STORY}" in your comment (without quotes), and the bot will look up the story and respond to your comment with the info. It makes sharing stories really convenient. You can even lookup multiple stories at once.

Have fun!

Link to previous thread on August 2, 2018.

Submitted August 09, 2018 at 12:25PM by Torvusil
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#horses - #A horse will accept you as boss. A mule wants to see your resume.

A horse will accept you as boss. A mule wants to see your resume.
https://i.redd.it/ihai8s7844f11.jpg

Submitted August 09, 2018 at 12:40PM by Microchipswork
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#mylittlepony - #Musings on Banishment Spells

Musings on Banishment Spells

So we've seen banishment spells about five or six times in the show now, each time with varying degrees of success.

Obviously the first (and often revisited) instance is Celestia's banishment of Nightmare Moon. This was accomplished with the use of the the Elements of Harmony and sealed her in the Moon for 1000 years. This severed Celestia and Luna's Connection to the Elements and rendered them dormant, the apparent price for using them to banish instead of to heal.

Another banishment spell actually occurred sometime before this, when the Royal Sisters worked together to banish King Sombra to the shadows and the icy wastes of the north. Unfortunately it's unknown if the Elements played any part in this, but it is known that Sombra was able to spirit away the Crystal Empire with him, so it is unknown exactly how effective this spell was.

A more effective banishment spell is demonstrated by Starswirl the Bearded, who was able to open a portal to another dimension briefly to cast the Sirens (who would later become the Dazzlings) out of Equestria. A spell similar to those one was later attempted on the Pony of Shadows, though fortunately the Elements were able to purify Stygian so that he did not share the same fate as the evil shadow.

The most recent example is of course a more focused banishment spell used by Starlight Glimmer to banish Discord from school grounds 'forever'. We received some insight as to why the Wlements turn Discord to stone instead of vanishing him, as it is revealed that such banishment spells may be effective at barring his physical form, but his spirit is still more than capable of wreaking havoc. However, this does establish that there are banishment spells that can bar an entity from a place without necessarily having to seal them away. This could be useful, for instance, in safeguarding a homestead on the frontier or in enforcing a restraining order.

What other examples of banishment spells in the series can you think of?

Do you think banishment is useful as a punishment? Or does it just shunt the problem to another time ot place without actually dealing with it? If you could banish someone like Starlight, would you?

Why do you think banishment spells drain the Elements of Harmony? Does this mean banishment is inherently wrong?

Submitted August 09, 2018 at 11:50AM by TheKnackerman
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#horses - #My 2 year old's first (5 minute) ride. I think she did well staying on!

My 2 year old's first (5 minute) ride. I think she did well staying on!
https://v.redd.it/228dt9nmo3f11

Submitted August 09, 2018 at 11:16AM by hanry0
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#horses - #Suns out, tiny tongue out 😛

Suns out, tiny tongue out 😛
https://i.redd.it/vaezjqpwj3f11.jpg

Submitted August 09, 2018 at 10:45AM by mxtina13
via reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/Horses/comments/95y48s/suns_out_tiny_tongue_out/?utm_source=ifttt

#mylittlepony - #Pony stuff you want to talk about but isn’t worthy of a dedicated thread! #14

Pony stuff you want to talk about but isn't worthy of a dedicated thread! #14

There are always things about the show I want to talk about, but I'd rather not always dedicate an entire full blown thread to it or it's never the right time to mention because no one would care. Maybe it's a thought that could be answered quickly enough to end discussion or something insignificant and stupid brewing in the back of your head for awhile! Anything you want to throw out to r/mylittlepony and say your piece!

Is there anything you've wanted to mention lately but never got around to it? Anything you want to speak up about for a bit? Any pony topic at all?

Submitted August 09, 2018 at 11:36AM by QABJAB
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#mylittlepony - #What episode shows your favorite character at their best despite not actually being about them?

What episode shows your favorite character at their best despite not actually being about them?

Has there ever been a Rarity episode that showed why Applejack is the best, or a Rainbow Dash episode that revealed why Twilight Sparkle was your favorite character?

Submitted August 09, 2018 at 09:21AM by Tyranid457
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#mylittlepony - #Your OC appears in the show, but at a price...

Your OC appears in the show, but at a price...

Hasbro holds a contest to allow one lucky fan to have their OC appear in the show, not just as a background character but as a main character of the story with you getting the chance to provide their voice! All expenses including food, travel, and lodgings are covered and you'd even get to spend your time between recordings hanging out with the cast and crew of the show.

The catch is you find out that this will be the last episode of the series... Unless you opt out so the time and resources that would have been used on you can instead be used for more episodes.

So do you claim your prize and stamp yourself into MLP history or do you decline in favor of more pony?

Submitted August 09, 2018 at 10:56AM by TheKnackerman
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#mylittlepony - #What’s an alicorn’s favourite drink?

What's an alicorn's favourite drink?

Royal tea.

(Someone else put a proper emote down, I'm on my phone)

Submitted August 09, 2018 at 08:58AM by DoctorDerpy
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#horses - #Smashing through the Vegas water box

Smashing through the Vegas water box
https://i.redd.it/ez9zxl8fd1f11.jpg

Submitted August 09, 2018 at 03:25AM by anotherbeastwithin
via reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/Horses/comments/95uwvk/smashing_through_the_vegas_water_box/?utm_source=ifttt

#horses - #My first ever thread painting portrait. My sister's @joethepainthorse.

My first ever thread painting portrait. My sister's @joethepainthorse.
https://i.redd.it/omhv34z1i2f11.jpg

Submitted August 09, 2018 at 07:13AM by marlymcgb
via reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/Horses/comments/95wbms/my_first_ever_thread_painting_portrait_my_sisters/?utm_source=ifttt

#horses - #Cause you asked for it, a pic of Rescued Romeo today

Cause you asked for it, a pic of Rescued Romeo today
https://i.redd.it/jrka89zjw1f11.jpg

Submitted August 09, 2018 at 05:13AM by horsefun
via reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/Horses/comments/95vin7/cause_you_asked_for_it_a_pic_of_rescued_romeo/?utm_source=ifttt

#mylittlepony - #Twilight's Greatest Fear by dstears

Twilight's Greatest Fear by dstears
http://dstears.tumblr.com/post/176795558276/equestria-dailys-artist-training-grounds-8-day

Submitted August 08, 2018 at 11:45PM by Bluegodzill
via reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/mylittlepony/comments/95trx5/twilights_greatest_fear_by_dstears/?utm_source=ifttt

#mylittlepony - #An Apple A Day [ATG 2018 D16] by VanillaGhosties

An Apple A Day [ATG 2018 D16] by VanillaGhosties
https://vanillaghosties.deviantart.com/art/An-Apple-A-Day-ATG-2018-D16-758570241

Submitted August 08, 2018 at 11:27PM by Sparroew
via reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/mylittlepony/comments/95toem/an_apple_a_day_atg_2018_d16_by_vanillaghosties/?utm_source=ifttt

#mylittlepony - #My Little Pony on Reddit - Midnight Meta Discussion Madness!

My Little Pony on Reddit - Midnight Meta Discussion Madness!

Hi there! It's Thursday again and that means another chance to talk about what's been happening around here and how you feel about it!

Same as every other time, feel free to discuss whatever it is you'd like regarding our little subreddit good or bad. If you're unhappy we'll try our best to fix whatever problem you're having!

If you want to talk about the MLP fandom in general, that's fine too!

But some people may not want to talk about comics or anything else that hasn't happened yet, so you should be nice and hide those conversations from those people by using the spoiler tag.

If you don't know how it's as easy as making an emote:

[It has ponies!](/spoiler)

Becomes: It has ponies!

And if you're not wanting to discuss the subreddit or community specifically you can also check out the weekly off-topic thread that will be up at noon Pacific time!!!!

Have a great day, everyone!!

Submitted August 09, 2018 at 01:01AM by Pinkie_Pie
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