[bq="Background Pony #A877"] Twilight solved Ursa Minor problem with magic. Results: positive
Twilight tried to solve chaos problem with magic. Results: zero
Twilight tried to solve parasprite problem with magic. Results: negative
So, it depends. Mainly two things need to be adhered:
1) Ask them if they want your magic help
2) Make sure that magic is tested and will work as intended (that includes drug-like magic)
3) If you haphazardly solve problems of any passersby, make sure it won't destroy civilization as we know it in the long run. [/bq]
This.
...still, I have to agree with Trixie. The reckless use of magic might be stupid, unethical and occasionally apocalyptic, but a little bit of light idiocy certain does liven up a lazy afternoon.