As the first MLP:FiM fan to join the new forums, I'm proud to say MLP:FiM is one of my favourite cartoons of all time; right up there with the likes of Ed, Edd n Eddy! The reason why most bronies like the show is because Lauren Faust made it to appeal to children (of course to sell Hasbro's toys) but it also appeals to older fans because of how we get brilliant storylines with fantastic villains (Discord for example) along with the fact that a lot of us needed this to, almost, guide us - we've all been in difficult times in life and MLP:FiM helped us through by showing us that friendship can overcome anything. With friends like the Mane 6, you can do anything.