"[@Background Pony #6744":](/forums/pony/topics/unpopular-opinion-time?post_id=5090600#post_5090600 ) First of all her introductory episode introduced her with a shack she used specifically for struggle sessions. To isolate, gaslight, berate and guilt others into conforming with her ideology. Brainwashing Is mind control by another name. She also dabbled in Hypnosis. Yes, After supposedly giving up her mind bending ways, Starlight thought learning hypnosis was a valuable skill. And Twilight was actually dumb enough to let her inside her noggin.