But the combination of far-right ideals and MLP continued to grow.
This picture has thrown the pony fandom into the wider political culture war.
A neo-nazi pony talking about gassing the griffons? Not political.
Trans people, racism, gay ponies in a cartoon. POLITICAL!
Even when nazis are banging on the door, still most would rather stick their head in the sand. Until you CAN'T ignore it anymore.
If you may have noticed recently conventions have been stepping up and speaking about bigotry.
Its up to you if you want it to be a community that ACTUALLY reflects the ideals of the show, or a kindergarten for nazis.
If you run a con, tighten up your security, online and IRL. Be transparent and honest. But don't dance to the beat of trolls.
Don't give them the satisfaction. Make your statement and stand firm on it.
This is our reality now.
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That has to change.
But we DO have to become more aware. And more open to attempts to discuss with and educate people on right-wing radicalism.
Speak up. And if you won't, listen when others do.
Fight against people who use MLP to spread hate. Princess Celestia is watching. (Or Twilight, depending on the season)
Likewise I support you! Friendship is Magic.
The point in his inclusion was to show how far-right ideas travel through memes and jokes until they blow up and blossom.