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also probably need a smaller world to work with, like dig up large chunks of the world and send them to space. or better yet just explode them there. i might need twilights help for this

Anonymous

That what I get for trying to have a serious discussion, huh?

so we should limit the amount of animal species to a few handful that we can manage? the ones that dont contribute enough are the first ones to go, the solution is so simple, thanks for the idea lyra, its up to me to go out and solve this problem for all of us!

Anonymous

You must think you’re hilarious.

The point is, no civilized species has any reason to kill an animal for food. Civilized species already control their own population, so their numbers aren’t going to be decreased by a decline in available pray. They’ll just find something else to eat!

Which is the whole point of the predator/pray relationship. To control population.

Are you a fan of any game shows?

Anonymous

Not so much that I would go out of my way to watch one.

Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy are alright. The Price is Right is still good, even with the new host.

so what we should do is take control of all "wild" animals to control their population for them(with like a zoo) so we wouldnt need to have any of them eaten. also implant them with stomach augmentations on birth, or better just change them genetically so they wouldnt need to eat meat to survive. then everyone is happy!

Anonymous

Again, stomach augmentation wouldn’t be necessary.

But it would never work. You can’t control all animals anymore than you can control the planet. That’s why Equestia is just a country.

feel bad about your past

Anonymous

A lot of ponies do.

Don’t cry for me, Argentina. I survived.

We had already dinner.

Anonymous

So you just reverse the last two words in the sentence?

so if there was such technology would you prefer all meat eating creatures to get stomach augmentations so they wouldnt need to eat meat?

Anonymous

That wouldn’t be necessary, which is part of the point I was making before. But that isn’t really the issue you’re presenting so I’ll skip it.

No, it’s not enough to just not eat meat. The species has to be able to control their own reproduction so they don’t go into over population. That’s why there are animals in Equestria that eat meat. Not all species are capable of understanding population control.

Is Goatlandia a neighboring country? What about Horsepunia?

Anonymous

Geography isn’t my strong suit. Maybe ask Princess Luna, Princess Celestia or Twilight.

Mares sure do love their horse puns…

What a civilized and cultured credit to your fellow animal you must be with your primal and antiquated urges.

Is it true that nothing says Christmas like a pair of socks?

Anonymous

I’m not all the familiar with the human version of the holiday. Could be.

How is all life sacred? Plants are living things, and ponies need those to survive.

Anonymous

I already clarified what I meant when I said that.

It’s not like we eat plants with a brain.

Do you think Twilight writes bad fanfiction?

Anonymous

I wouldn’t know. I don’t read fanfiction.

What's the best way to fight against crime? Actively (like superheroes or vigilantes) or passively (like philanthropists or volunteer organizations)?

Anonymous

No one method will cover everything. Thus all points are equally valid. Though the division of numbers will be unequal, that doesn’t mean the significance of one strategy outweighs another.

Clarification on the alien question: If you were abducted by aliens, and they told you they were scientists studying Equestria or whatever, and tried to put some tag-camera-thingy on you so they could study pony behavior or something, how would you react to the whole thing?

Anonymous

It doesn’t sound like any of that puts me in any danger. And you still said one day right? Then I can take the camera off?

Of course, if I’m having an open dialog with these aliens, I’d want to know what the research would be used for.

I know why the aristocracy exist, Lyra. They're so fun to mess around with. Ever pull a prank on one? They get all flustery and their monocles or other fancy accessories fly off in the most hilarious fashion.

Anonymous

You wanted to remain inconspicuous toward the people you stole from. Pranking them is conspicuous.

At this point, such a thing would be beneath me.

And not all aristocrats are insufferable. Fleur and Fancy are upper-crust, but they don’t just donate money to charity, they donate their own time! And time is worth a lot.