what-in-the-hay:

Honestly, i don’t understand why people hate the appledash ship so hard. I mean, if you have another opinion, ok. But you don’t have to blow up in someones face just because they have another opinion. This dosen’t just apply to mlp either. If someone has another opinion or view, there is no need…

Yep, truth!
I’ve definitely noticed some hate toward Appledash, particularly by fans who prefer other Rainbow Dash/Applejack ships. And the way the “criticism” is often presented (long-winded rants, personal hate messages/attacks, homophobia, etc.) leads me to believe the MLP fandom still has a lot of growing up to do. But I also know that “shipping” tends to be one of the more controversial sides to any fandom, and with MLP having so many characters and possible ships, we end up with many differing opinions.
It’s important to always remember to treat each others with respect and be open-minded! Not just with shipping but in regards to life, too. We are all part of the same fandom, so just try to be civil and don’t stir up drama for no reason.
No one likes ship wars!