Talk:Starlight Glimmer/@comment-30548952-20170115171718/@comment-24245960-20170116033151

Here's my theory, from a story writing perspective:

I think the writers have been keeping Twilight more out of the spotlight recently because in season 7 she's going to either be going through another major change in her life (like when she became an Alicorn) or be facing another major crisis and villain (or both). By letting Starlight develop as a character and become more a part of the main group, they now have her in place to assume a leadership role with the main cast (if only intermittently) whenever Twilight has to be away dealing with whatever new responsibilities may befall her in a new role as a more active Princess.

The debate over who is more powerful, Twilight or Starlight, can easily deteriorate into an argument with fans simply trying anything to defend their favorite character. In the end, I think Twilight and Starlight are more equal than anyone cares to admit, simply because Starlight was originally written to be a fitting nemesis for the Alicorn Princess.