How did you first enter the fandom?

[Pacifist]

I only got into MLP this year, actually. The first half of 2015.

I was sort of aware of it, since my best friend was a brony before I was. My first exposure was either some porn (Hoof Beats, I believe) or said friend showing me the episode Party of One. I considered it too "cute" for me, but I did see that it was good quality.

Then he let me know that he was writing an MLP fanfic. I decided to give it a read, and I kept on reading it until 1 in the morning or something. I thought it was a really interesting story, and made sure to read it when it updated.

But I still was not a Brony.

He showed me the episode Keep Calm and Flutter On, as it had to do with his fic. Still didn't change my thoughts on the show.

But then...

I learned about Turnabout Storm, the MLP/Phoenix Wright crossover. Granted, I had next to no knowledge of Phoenix Wright, but I was curious, so I watched it.

I absolutely loved it.

And, I found these ponies quite interesting. Eventually, I began watching assorted reactions to episodes of MLP, and I finally started getting into it. I gravitated towards Fluttershy, because I found her adorable.

For the most part, I simply skipped around with the episodes. Season 5 is the first season of the show I'm watching normally. ^_^

I sort of went through stages. First, I was rather reserved about it. I ended up gettig a Fluttershy plushy, then a pack of playing cards I still keep in my jacket's inner pocket.
Then, once I was no longer shy about it, I got a black and silver Fluttershy dogtag necklace that I still wear every day.

As for where Maud comes into play... I grew more fond of her over time. Then, one time I shipped myself with her in jest.

Then I started thinking about it, thinking about her and her personality. And so I fell in love with her.

But I'm rambling at this point. .-.