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The show forgot that the purpose of sending Twilight to Ponyville, specifically, was because that was a location of maximum friendliness. It wasn't because Twilight's friends were there waiting for her like the Haber seasons imply. It was because everyone there was naturally friendly and willing to lend a hoof and welcome a stranger like Twilight into their town.

The writers ran out of steam and relied on old tropes and standardized pairings as time went on. It would have been interesting to see how Scootaloo paired with Applejack, or even with Rarity (since Rarity's Cutie Mark doesn't match her profession, she can be an example of how one's "destiny" isn't dictated by how a pony is born). But, we're all past that, now. All we can do is inspire someone to write more fimfiction.