Well, sorry I never really finished this, that’s pretty much all I was inspired for, anyways. Maybe someday I’ll come back and finish it, but probably not, I need to start focusing on writing my stories, and learning my physics more. Jeez that’s sad to type out and say I’ll never finish this…

But anyways, here’s something I’ve been keeping open in a tab to put as the endnote:

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And I read something, given the internet being what it is, the more emotionally touching a story the less likely it is to be true, heh, but, maybe it really is, could very well be.

But one line really stood out to me, thinking of all this, and how much people hold on to hate and just won’t allow a character to move on from their past and forgive them.

Some folks told me that writing my own obituary was morbid, but I think it is great because I get a chance to say “thank you” to all the people who helped me along the way. Those that loved me, assisted me, cared for me, laughed with me, and taught me things so that I could have a wonderful, happy life. I was blessed beyond measure by knowing all of you. That is what made my life worthwhile.

If you think of me, and would like to do something in honor of my memory, do this:

Volunteer at a school, church, or library.
Write a letter to someone and tell them how they have had a positive impact on your life.
If you smoke - quit.
If you drink and drive - stop.
Turn off the electronics and take a kid out for ice cream and talk to them about their hopes and dreams.
Forgive someone who doesn’t deserve it.
Stop at all lemonade stands run by kids and brag about their product.
Make someone smile today if it is in your power to do so.

(emphasis added)

I think all anyone really needs to deserve forgiveness, is an honest and continuing effort to improve. And truth be told, all that Glimmer did, say what you will, there’s really very little harm done.

It maybe feels a bit inappropriate to quote someone’s obituary over a fictional character, but unwillingness to forgive someone who’s sincerely trying to improve is a dangerous thing in the real world, and is about more than fictional stories or characters. Hate only begets more hate. It’s one thing to stop someone from doing something terrible, but when they’ve stopped, and are clearly no longer a threat, I scarcely see how most peoples concept of “justice” is really any different from “revenge”, which only extends suffering.

@darknessRising24
You’re still going on this crap. Now that’s pathetic. And I’m going to call you that, because that’s what it is. That you’re still going with this crap after all this time.

What makes Discord different is that he actually learned something from when he was a villain. Because Tirek was the first time he was betrayed, because we have no other evidence to the contrary. But the same can’t be said about Starlight.

But I’m not going to waste my time with some fanatic like you. You’re just going to continue and continue going

STARLIGHT IS BEST PONY! YOU WILL AGREE WITH ME!!! OR IT’S OFF TO THE CAMPS WITH YOU!

Because that’s pretty much what you’re doing at this point. And the fact that it’s been nearly a month since I commented here, it does nothing to help your “cause”.

And it’s really hilarious how you’ve told me before that I only point out Starlight’s flaws, when you barely mention them at all, if at all in a passing comment of “Here it is” as you run right past it.

But have a nice time being a opinionated little crybaby. You’re just bitching because not everyone agrees with you and your opinion, especially about your beloved Starlight Glimmer.

 
Dude.
 
Stop talking to that mirror and listen:
 
There’s a crucial difference between hating some thing and hating something while acknowledging it’s positive attributes. I like Flash Sentry yet can acknowledge that he could use more development than what he’s gotten in the for movies. I dislike the Mysterious Mare Do Well episode but I can acknowledge that both parties are in the wrong, the mane five for not bothering to talk to RD, and RD herself for letting his ego get in the way of saving ponies. I dislike BlueBlood yet I can think of ways to make him better than just a one-note pretty boy spoiled brat. I like Glimmer but I can acknowledge that her reformation would have been a little stronger if she went through all the alternate futures with Twilight instead of just one.
 
I’m not pretending that she wasn’t a Villain at one point, if that was the case that I would have simply said that she did nothing wrong.
 
You on the other hand? You immediately start throwing out every problem with her under the sun and not a single suggestion on how to make her better in any way. Any positive points given to her are quickly dismissed you because you can’t stand the idea of her having any likeable qualities or acknowledge the development she’s had since then.
 
All you’re doing is basically going out of your way to be negative about the entire situation and pretending that their opinion is all that matters, even when the facts are starting you right in the face. All for the sake of getting in the last word, just like a troll.
 
See this guy?  
 
 
You need to stop being this guy.
 
If you don’t like hearing your arguments get the deconstructed and maybe you shouldn’t have commented in the first place.
 
And if I’m wrong? PROVE IT:
 
Name ONE POSITIVE THING you said about her since this argument started.
 
Bring up ONE positive attribute about her.
 
Suggest a way to make her a better character than what she currently is if you hate how she’s improved so far.
 
There, I’ve laid out three options for you, so I suggest you swallow your pride and put your effort into something other than just hating her.
 
If not? Well congratulations, you basically proved me right.