It's not necessarily about sexism; it's about how adults, both men and women, are not only so into this shit now but are so earnest and self-rightous about it, even though it's just bad-taste crap that was created to make money off little kids, and yet now people can't just say they like the show or are fans but have to invent some identity "bronies," like being a "Trekkie" or an "Avatard" but get up in arms when anyone teases them or doesn't get it. Honestly, it's rainbow-colored kitschy ponies peddling a bunch of earnest "values" within a fantasy world, so get a sense of humor about it at least.
Most people get made fun of for something, and you're no different. Especially if what you've chosen out of a huge array of culture available to you is rainbow kiddie crap—My Little Pony, Care Bears, Pound Puppies, Shirt Tails, Rainbow Brite, Barbie etc. ad nauseam. I hated this shit when I six. It's cutesy, sanctimonious, culturally bankrupt crap, and "magic" and "friendship" are not something substantial enough for you to be preaching to me about. "Magic" is hollow bullshit, and friendship is hardly a new idea for the human species. Making friends teaches the value of friendship, not a TV show. Get over yourselves.

Since I am a Portland resident and a brony, I have been following this string of articles with bated enthusiasm. I have to say I am both pleased and displeased with the original "review" which spawned the firey response of my fellow fans who saw it. xD

One interesting thing I wanted to point out: the guy in the toy isle in the movie that everyone keeps referring to- he is actually a somewhat famous personality among us bronies. I won't reveal his online persona here, but I was actually amused when I saw the doc myself and realized whom Elinor was writing about. He has built up numerous roles in our community which include filmmaker, documentary author and motivational speaker, so it was just kind of funny to see him referred to as some creepy dude. xD

What a bunch of idiots.