Talk:Gauntlet of Fire/@comment-27988120-20160316045309/@comment-27162776-20160316063422

wow...just, wow, am I hearing this right? Your opinion is that because we've already seen Spike try when its forced or unneccessary the writers should just give up and leave him to be a sarcastic side kick because you find that to be more tolerable? What? this sounds ridiculous an almost facetious. You believe that because Spike's place is neither to do anything heroic nor to aim higher 'cause it involves making other ponies look weak and helpless when they aren't (may I get an example?) and you say that it doesn't make him look good or add to his character while you seem to miss his development and symbolism. His past episodes didn't make him anymore popular. By who's standards? sure he's had some bad episodes in the past, I won't deny that, but because of his lack of popularity he should be taken off the show ot have less episodes? there seems to be some flawed logic here. Spike has a reason to exist, The Mane6 aren't some flawless group that can handle there own issues 'cause they're tough, capable, and smart. having Spike as a strong side character helps to add balance and s realistic feel to the world and their relationships.leave the heroics to the ponies. This not only furthers the idea of one race lording over others but its also cuts off the much needed connection to the other moving forces of the story such as the CMC, Luna, Big Mac, and Discord, these characters sre important and relevent by showing aspects of struggles that the mane6 don't deal with or aren't showm dealing with on screen. It actually looks like people would rather have this episode here to continue Spike's story to not judging by the comments. You're getting tired of Spike episodes? well don't come here and rain on peoples parade with negativity maybe. you seem new here so I'll just stop with this waste of time and the acts of silliness