Talk:Applejack/@comment-5413804-20130219114902/@comment-32136229-20130219120159

Or just let the fans vote what pony they think is the best instead of forcing people to vote for AJ. Me, I would definitely vote for Rainbow Dash. This season, putting The Crystal Empire aside, has been pretty great for Rainbow Dash and was a large improvement from her characterization in Season 2. So, if there's ever a "Best Pony of S3" poll, I would vote for Rainbow Dash.

Applejack, while she definitely had a lot of screentime this season, didn't really have any major character development. Apple Family Reunion, while still a good episode, focused on the same trait that previous Applejack episodes do. The writers have said before that AJ is a very hard character to write for, and I think it definitely shows with this episode. She just doesn't have as much flaws as some of the other main characters, with lessens the opportunity to develop her character. So, while she had great characterization, she wasn't the best pony this season.

If you want to vote AJ in the "Best Pony of S3" poll, then go right ahead, but please do not force other people to vote for her unless they genuinely feel like it.