I really liked the episode, and the lesson was a great and important one that both RD and a lot of people had to learn, but... I feel like the villainize RD for no reason. Yes, not all of her pranks were in good taste. The cherilee one was too simple, the cranky one was in poor taste, and the Fluttershy one was just mean, but most of the other pranks were legitimately well thought out, and I have no idea what's wrong the the ponyvillians sense of self irony since they didn't enjoy it. The AJ one was funny, and the Rarity one was straight up hilarious, and both obviously took a lot of effort.

RD was a bit of a jerk for exploiting three fillies, but no one cam claim it wasn't a good joke. It had to chances of collateral or personal damage, since the color was easy to get off, it was funny in a way that would be so for the victims too, and RD does not try to blame others, she relishes in the fact that everyone will know it's her. Yes, Pinkie did seem to get sick, but... It's Pinkie Pie, she eats sweets 24/7. Anything could have made her sick, and she's not above eating to feel better. When RD does realize she has made a mistake, she does try to fix the problem, even seeking help when she recognizes that it's over her head. She even admits to it being her fault, and tries to keep it from getting worse. I'd say this episode showed a lot of what I love about RD's character. Despite the episode's attempts, I feel no sympathy for the townsfolk's cause, their joke actually causes more damage than any of RD's