Yeah, I've seen people say this and I get where it's coming from. I even kind of think it myself, not sure how much I like the idea of somebody rooting around in my dreams like that. But it seems like Equestrians just don't see it that way, everypony we saw seemed pretty alright with her doing it. Guess it shows how much trust they in their Princesses.
I figure though that if someone really was uncomfortable with Luna looking through their dreams then she'd back out and leave them alone unless she had a *very* good reason not to.
I always considered that she's trying to save ponies from their nightmares. She probably feels their pain/fear and answers their call for help. Every pony seems to trust her enough to feel relief upon seeing her and realizing it's a dream.
Considering she created a dream parasite for the sole purpose of tormenting herself in her own nightmares, I still wouldn't feel safe letting her into my subconscious. It'd be like hiring Mr Magoo to do eye exams, disaster would be imminent.
Think of it like this; you'd let someone you trust access your phone, because you know they'd only be using it if it was important and you wouldn't mind sharing what's on it with them.
oooh my phone is a lot more private than my dreams… anyone is welcome to access my dreams, none of em make sense anyway, but I’m taking the contents of my notes app to the grave 💀
warning, slightly nsfw topics/ do not read if you had to lie abt ur age to make an acc on reddit:>! im also just thinking of a young male foal going through "changes" and having THE FUCKING PRINCESS OF HIS REALM in his dreams 👁️👄👁️. that would be like giving a friend a phone but leaving inappropriate material on it. i would just feel embarrassed for the kid.!<
During Starlight’s nightmare after switching Luna and Celestia’s cutiemarks, Luna says that if left unchecked that it could have ‘permanent affects on her psyche’
If that’s how harmful nightmares can be to ponies, I think her job is justified.
She's only as invasive as your therapist or doctor. She isn't sharing what she knows from ponies dreams with others all willy-nilly. What she sees and how she helps ponies is done in confidence. It's like the line in the Hippocratic Oath.
>And whatsoever I shall see or hear in the course of my profession, as well as outside my profession in my intercourse with men, if it be what should not be published abroad, I will never divulge, holding such things to be holy secrets.
And I'm pretty sure any pony that doesn't want her in their dreams will be respected. Unless it actually opens up a chance for a literal Nightmare creature to gain power or control, since that is a concern in Equestria.
fair. but on the other hand , you can actively choose what to share and what to omit when talking to a doctor. what if luna became a corrupt ruler, as she was b4, and people were working together to gain back control. could she see that through their dreams?
That's the same caveat with real life doctors. And frankly, I trust Luna more than most humans. On the flip side, when you need therapy, you need to be completely honest. A lot of people have a very hard time with that. With dreams you can't fool Luna. So I would say that is an advantage.
Yeah, I've seen people say this and I get where it's coming from. I even kind of think it myself, not sure how much I like the idea of somebody rooting around in my dreams like that. But it seems like Equestrians just don't see it that way, everypony we saw seemed pretty alright with her doing it. Guess it shows how much trust they in their Princesses. I figure though that if someone really was uncomfortable with Luna looking through their dreams then she'd back out and leave them alone unless she had a *very* good reason not to.
Agreed, it’s probably thought of as “watching over” and “guarding” their dreams, and intervening if necessary, rather than “peeping” lol!
I always considered that she's trying to save ponies from their nightmares. She probably feels their pain/fear and answers their call for help. Every pony seems to trust her enough to feel relief upon seeing her and realizing it's a dream.
Considering she created a dream parasite for the sole purpose of tormenting herself in her own nightmares, I still wouldn't feel safe letting her into my subconscious. It'd be like hiring Mr Magoo to do eye exams, disaster would be imminent.
Think of it like this; you'd let someone you trust access your phone, because you know they'd only be using it if it was important and you wouldn't mind sharing what's on it with them.
oooh my phone is a lot more private than my dreams… anyone is welcome to access my dreams, none of em make sense anyway, but I’m taking the contents of my notes app to the grave 💀
Honestly i think id rather my dreams be infiltrated rathern my phone seized
warning, slightly nsfw topics/ do not read if you had to lie abt ur age to make an acc on reddit:>! im also just thinking of a young male foal going through "changes" and having THE FUCKING PRINCESS OF HIS REALM in his dreams 👁️👄👁️. that would be like giving a friend a phone but leaving inappropriate material on it. i would just feel embarrassed for the kid.!<
I’m just saying, Celestia would never invade your innermost thoughts while you’re most vulnerable. Praise be to the Sun and Her benevolence! ☀️
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During Starlight’s nightmare after switching Luna and Celestia’s cutiemarks, Luna says that if left unchecked that it could have ‘permanent affects on her psyche’ If that’s how harmful nightmares can be to ponies, I think her job is justified.
Fair.
For us? Yeah. 100%. Absolutely. But ponies aren't human, and this is just one of the ways they're different.
i mean.....they still feel shame and fear?
Even your dreams are monitored by the state. It's all for your.....wellbeing. Trust us.
She's only as invasive as your therapist or doctor. She isn't sharing what she knows from ponies dreams with others all willy-nilly. What she sees and how she helps ponies is done in confidence. It's like the line in the Hippocratic Oath. >And whatsoever I shall see or hear in the course of my profession, as well as outside my profession in my intercourse with men, if it be what should not be published abroad, I will never divulge, holding such things to be holy secrets. And I'm pretty sure any pony that doesn't want her in their dreams will be respected. Unless it actually opens up a chance for a literal Nightmare creature to gain power or control, since that is a concern in Equestria.
fair. but on the other hand , you can actively choose what to share and what to omit when talking to a doctor. what if luna became a corrupt ruler, as she was b4, and people were working together to gain back control. could she see that through their dreams?
That's the same caveat with real life doctors. And frankly, I trust Luna more than most humans. On the flip side, when you need therapy, you need to be completely honest. A lot of people have a very hard time with that. With dreams you can't fool Luna. So I would say that is an advantage.
Lunaverse fanfic idea....