I'm glad that you agree with meNice to see other bronies who like the show for its real valuesI agree with what you're saying about Rarity. I don't like her "sweet talking" either... It is manipulative, and on top of that, it's as if Rarity is using her appeal to gain things for herself, which is the opposite of generosity. Her element is supposed to be about giving, not about manipulating others so she can get something for herself. I understand in some ways why the creators do that, though; it's similar to Rainbow's situation... Waaaaaay at the beginning, when we first met Rainbow Dash, she was a royal bitch. Let's be honest. She was REALLY mean. She didn't seem like the kind of friend you could trust or rely on, like the embodiment of loyalty. But then she learned and grew through the seasons, in every episode, with the help of her friends. She's still Rainbow Dash, but she is also much nicer and more willing to listen rather than thinking about herself. I think it's a great improvement. Maybe that's what they're trying to do with Rarity; right now, she still acts manipulative sometimes, but maybe in the future they will have an episode that addresses that. It would be a great episode