Bevendre

I’m surprised at how many messages I’ve received (only a few, but still) saying that someone refuses to follow Papi anymore because of how Celestia is being portrayed.

Really?

The entire blog has been about defying expectations and viewing things differently from the general norm.  It has been about establishing changelings as neutral creatures that are not inherently good, nor evil.  Even Papillon has questionable moments.  In the same vein it is established that ponies, or any race, is not wholly good.  It’s about establishing that there are no ‘pure figures’ in a society, or paradigms of virtue.  Everyone has flaws, everyone has prejudices, and everyone can make mistakes.

If people want to view Celestia as completely benevolent and purely good, that’s perfectly alright, more power to them.  (Of course, the show doesn’t even portray Celestia as flawless, or wholly benevolent, but that’s what I’m getting at with Papi.)  Unfollowing a blog, and pointing that out as the sole reason?  Their choice.