PonyChat.net

	In the time before ponychat, the world was just not the same. Parasprites ravaged the scattered herds in their multitudes. Harsh rulers wantonly declared banishment. And frequent netsplits violently tore at the very fabric of the netscape, leaving even bronies of the same herd segregated from their friends. In despair of this abysmal situation, two intrepid independent groups of bronies forwarded their best minds towards finding a solution. They both arrived at the same conclusion, both knew that the brony communities needed a network to call their own. A place where tolerance reigned free, where the rulers ran with the herds, and where, above all else, friendship was highest prized.
	These aspects of brony essence, purest necessity for their new home, were nowhere found reflected on the vastness of the internet. As such, each group undertook a mission most epic of scope: a mission to create such a place from the metaphorical ground up. Both groups began laying the groundwork, and it was then that they realized that they were not alone, but were in fact building side by side others in common interest. The two groups found that they were the same, both of mind and purpose. Though alarmed at first, they did the very thing that they had set out to do: on that very spot, they joined together through bonds of friendship eternal to share in the toils of work yet to come.
	Forthwith, they set about bringing their new home into existence. . . together. Though the stress of the toil was great, they pressed ever onward in their construction. “Build it and they will come,” was the sole thought that crossed their collective mind during the creation. Many a late night was spent on the round table of Skype in deepest conference. Dreaming, planning, drawing forth a new world from desire most pure, for no detail was to be left to fickle chance.
	Build it and they will come, and come they did. To champion each of the brony needs did a community step forward.
	For pictures and art, did  #20pc enter the frame. Our valiant community from twentypercentcooler.net will forever strive to bring the latest pony pics through the best user interface on the web unto you. But they didn’t stop there. Every now and again they manage to wrangle in one of the popular artists that draw them, to the great delight of all.
	For sound, most primal,  #bronymusic came into being. A creative herd that sets the tempo of all communities pony. After all, the music has always need of creators.
	When it becomes time to unwind and relax, there is no place better than #brony. Within #brony’s lofty halls, you shall find what is best described as a tavern. The tales are bawdy, the wenches are loose. And such a place just wouldn’t feel right without the occasional brawl. All conversation is free and comes easy. But be forewarned, some tales are quite saucy and are thus not for the faint of heart.
	While relaxation most divine finds it’s way into your hearts, souls, and minds, sometimes you simply need some music mixed for you. To meet that wantonly Haute Société need, #bronyradio is the best on network. Sit back, listen, and enjoy as live pony Dj’s wait on your whim and pleasure several times a week. Also, there are whispers of a new project. . . bronyplayer.com. . . where mayhaps you shall be able to build your own playlists from their ever expanding pony music archive.
	For video and all from thence engendered, did #bronystate step forth. Kick back and watch the latest pony episode as it airs live with built in chat clients to keep you immersed in the herd, or watch one of their other many streams throughout the week.
	More interested in the base components of video? Well, if you possess such videophile needs, #ponyarchive has come forth from the aether for you. Curious? Feel free to check them out.
	In #geek, they lurk: brilliant one and all. They wait only for a worthy conversation to awake them from their contemplative slumber. Behemoths of intellect turned to stone, awaiting the day on which the pressure of academic inquiry surpasses that of thermodynamic stability. On that day, they shall let the light of their wisdom shine forth.
	And here our story does come to a close, for the creators, seeing all things were good, returned to their places amongst the gathered herds. The intrepid bronies allowed themselves to sink into the mists of obscurity, until they are once more needed. Amongst the users do they run, made shades by that which they have accomplished. So run free and safe, knowing that the realm shall be forevermore protected by these spirits of harmony. Perhaps if you look closely enough, you might even see a ghost.
	As for the feelings this project has engendered, that which we wish most to impart to our noble users: is simply a closeness fuelled by universal bond. We are a herd. We are bronies. We are ponychat: ponies together.

MakerDusk