Long Life-Altering Decision Rant

Hey guys, as most of you know I’m the mod of Frigid Drift. Earlier today I had a turning point in my life that I’d like to share to get your opinions on my options.

Alright, so I’ve been having a little tug on my heart for a while about the concept of “original ideas”. The first instance was a week before E3 during the Nintendo Pre-Conference when the president of Nintendo was describing the plaque on his wall, which was the Japanese word for “Originality”. It struck me then that something completely original could be so great, such as Mario, Zelda, and Kirby. All completely unique ideas that were stunningly successful.

The second instance that I encountered was when I uploaded my Cold-Blooded Frigid Drift animations to YouTube. A week or so later I was at over 2000 views and YouTube invited me to join their monetization program. I realized I wouldn’t be able to truely monetize my videos because of all of the MLP references and unoriginality due to the pony fanbase.

The most recent instance was earlier today when I saw the finalists for the “Design a Pony” contest. I was sure I wanted Frigid to be in the actual show, but everyone warned me that I would lose the rights to her if I allowed Hasbro to use her. I love Frigid as a character, and I’ve put so much effort into developing her, but I’m beginning to feel bad about continuing due to not being able to expand.

Here’s my situation: I’m 19 without a job, and being able to monetize what I create will really help me with school and other finances.

So here’s my proposition: I can extract the Hasbro copyrights out of my blog (change character names, remove cutie marks, humanize the characters). Basically, I’ll keep what’s mine and start over with that. Possibly start a different blog because the change will be so significant. I’m so close to 4000 followers on Frigid Drift, but I don’t feel like I’ve earned them thanks to ponies, which served as a catalyst for my success. I really want to own something that’s my own creation, possibly have helpers, and be able to monetize and sell merchandise of my creations.

Thanks for reading this, and please let me know what you think I should do!

Posted 7 years ago
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  1. that-coolblue answered: I’ll still follow you, too!
  2. ashmourne-blog answered: I just want you to know that we’re all here because we love you and you’re funny do what you want i’ll follow you where ever you choose
  3. ever-e-ting answered: Even though ponies are what got you noticed to an extent, you’re still a good artist in your own right. Your success is what you make of it.
  4. askmaddoctorwhooves answered: Do what you feel is right for yourself because it should be you that’s happy at the end of the day.
  5. blameless99 answered: go for it bro, this situation has very positive outcomes if it goes right.
  6. brony-pony-blog answered: I really like this blog, and I’d hate to see it change so drastically, but if it makes you happy then who am I to stop you?
  7. thedragshot answered: Well, I think you could start a new blog in paralel with the one that you already have, because you still need your 4K followers :\ .
  8. just-bx answered: Well Dude, you have the creativity, Frigid was your idea a good one, if you change to human you have your followers and many more, BX 12-3!
  9. spikyearpichu-remade answered: Fridge, let your heart decide. And remember, we’re still here for you.
  10. sidnoea answered: Frigid might be a pony, but god damn it, she’s YOUR pony. YOU made her unique. Don’t believe for a second that she isn’t original.
  11. ask-cogs-blog answered: Do what you need to. I certainly like frigid as she is, but at the end of the day, it’s your call.
  12. ask-dr-atmosphere answered: i will answer over ask or submit.
  13. xingdemon answered: do what you think is right not what others think.
  14. askcortlyn1211 answered: I think you should keep the pony blog, but also expand as needed. It’s your life, we just want to see the outcome.
  15. tehflah answered: You created a character with only the limitations of the universe it’s set in. Frigid is still original. I think what you’re doing is fine.
  16. chocolots answered: Continue fanwork. Look over what you have accomplished and what you want to accomplish. In the end, only you can decide what makes you happy.
  17. gaianluck answered: I’ll keep following,no matter what you decide.I think you should keep this blog,and start up a new brain child.Keep Frigid as a hobby.
  18. broken-pen reblogged this from ask-frigiddrift and added:
    Go with what ask-tinkertots said. A great head can produce more than one great idea. And in this new work, you can...
  19. winterflare answered: I don’t think the amount of money you’d be getting from this would be worth losing Frigid, you’re basically putting her up for adoption.
  20. sum1udunno answered: She’s your daughter. Hold her tight.
  21. alamarus-art answered: Keep doing Frigid as a fan but don’t make it a priority. Restart on a new personal project whether here or elsewhere. Do what makes you happy
  22. geminirenegade answered: I don’t see why you couldn’t keep the blog and monetize it. Just because it’s not technicly yours anymore doesn’t mean you can’t continue.
  23. anonymous-mare-blog answered: Be comfortable with it, if you wish to humanize Frigid and make human to monetize, do it! I actually want to see this a lot…
  24. askterry answered: Keep Frigid Drift as is, and just have fun with it. That said, for something to expand on you should start something new, like a webcomic.
  25. asksilverdazzle answered: Nooooo I like Frigid! :(
  26. riftcolt answered: I agree that you should do whatever you fell most comfortable with. It would be nice to see this blog get more followers, but it’s up to you.
  27. zwienen answered: I say that you should go for a new blog and strive for something that you can call your own, but still keeping Frigid Drift if possible.
  28. maha-krokus answered: i will miss the pony… o(v_v)o
  29. internet-janitor answered: I think you should start a new blog with your own personal ideas, but keep this Frigid Drift as is.
  30. kuser77-blog-blog answered: Would it not be possible to run this tumblr as well as the altered one?
  31. askfillytrixie answered: I do like the idea. I definitally think you should make the change for a chance to truely create your own creation.
  32. vvkaptainvv-blog answered: Well, if you’re without a job the do what you have to do. The reason I follow is because it can make me laugh. I like laughing. A lot. F'real
  33. captaintryhard answered: I say, go for it. Let’s see where this new road takes us. We’ll be here for you all the way, no matter what.
  34. neongenesismajora answered: Why leave the decision to us if your call and always will dont follow everyone else follow your heart
  35. viperath answered: Is there a reason you can’t monetize your animation videos? They don’t used trademarked characters do they?
  36. captainshast answered: Originality is king. Those who were the masks of others will never win, but those who were their faces bare…the world sees them.
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