Talk:Derpy/@comment-70.65.148.26-20120227022106

I just sent a nicely worded letter to Hasbro asking them to reconsider this decision. While I understand that some may not understand the reason why this character was named "Derpy" and may have gotten the wrong impression, I think there was a better way to deal with this.

The problem is that by cow towing to a few who took offence, it is a slap in the face to the fans who put in a lot of effort supporting this show. You can't always please everyone, and someone is always going to be offended by something. The trick is to try and understand instead of making knee-jerk reactions.

I think this is a missed opportunity to teach tolerance and acceptance. To teach the lesson that you should get to know someone before you form an opinion about them, good, or bad. I understand that some may think they are speaking for those who can't speak for themselves, but in the end, it hurts all of us when we speak without knowing the facts.

The fact is, people love Derpy. Long before she spoke she was in the hearts of the fans, and I hope the creators understand this and fight for Derpy.