| Karen L 13.01.2008 18:38 |
I'm a little confused as it seems like a lot of people ask perfectly good questions here on the forum and are then slammed by a bunch of idiots making vulgar remarks. I guess I'm not understanding what the moderator does? This is only my second post and have stood behind the lines for over a year now never attempting to contribute for fear of being slammed. What's the point of the Queenzone forum if people don't feel they can participate? |
| Smitty 13.01.2008 18:43 |
HOW DARE YOU MAKE SUCH A STUPID TOPIC! GO HOME AND DIE!!! YOUR TYPE RUIN THIS FORUM!! I'm just kidding. QZers usually only get upset when people.... 1. ask stupid questions that could be found on google or wikipedia 2. ask stupid questions that they know can't be answered 3. ask for things that are either impossible to get, or can't be shared on the site People aren't as bad as I've seen them lately, on both sides. |
| Freya is quietly judging you. 13.01.2008 19:15 |
Word. |
| Karen L 13.01.2008 19:18 |
I started to read your email and thought here we go... Thanks for the eye catching headline! It seems easier to just ignore these types of questions instead of taking the time to insult others. |
| saltnvinegar 13.01.2008 19:37 |
Karen L wrote: ... It seems easier to just ignore these types of questions instead of taking the time to insult others.I couldn't agree more Karen L but sadly some seem to go out of their way to insult. If you've been visiting QZ for a while, you've probably already learned who the bullies are so you can ignore their posts too! Granted, the search function is both useful and underused but having said that, isn't it easier to just point the uninformed in the direction of the archives instead of being out and out rude? |
| Dusta 13.01.2008 21:35 |
Agreed.
saltnvinegar wrote:Karen L wrote: ... It seems easier to just ignore these types of questions instead of taking the time to insult others.I couldn't agree more Karen L but sadly some seem to go out of their way to insult. If you've been visiting QZ for a while, you've probably already learned who the bullies are so you can ignore their posts too! Granted, the search function is both useful and underused but having said that, isn't it easier to just point the uninformed in the direction of the archives instead of being out and out rude? |
| The Real Wizard 13.01.2008 21:38 |
.....ASSDUDE...... wrote: Wiki can be edited....So can any text book. What makes the text book any more credible than wikipedia? The writer of a text book doesn't have any less of an agenda than a wiki editor does. Wikipedia is a great source, because it is always immediately updated as new knowledge comes to light. With the very odd exception, it is always accurate, because there are always people checking the articles to ensure they are correct. Example... 99% of science/astronomy text books are wrong because they do not have the new definition of a planet. Wiki, on the other hand, was updated hours afterward. |
| Treasure Moment 13.01.2008 21:49 |
Karen L wrote: I'm a little confused as it seems like a lot of people ask perfectly good questions here on the forum and are then slammed by a bunch of idiots making vulgar remarks. I guess I'm not understanding what the moderator does? This is only my second post and have stood behind the lines for over a year now never attempting to contribute for fear of being slammed. What's the point of the Queenzone forum if people don't feel they can participate?Dont pay attention to retards who attack you for simple questions. Basically everyone have been against me but i could care less about what they say |
| The Real Wizard 14.01.2008 10:57 |
.....ASSDUDE...... wrote: I still see info on bands where the data is not correct.And once again, one out of two rock music-related books has wrong information in there, too. It's all relative, my friend. The most important wiki topics have watchdogs at all times. I've tried editing wrong information into an article a couple times, as a test... and within minutes, my edits were deleted. |
| _Bijou_ 14.01.2008 12:06 |
In answer to the topic- exactly. |
| Freya is quietly judging you. 14.01.2008 12:08 |
Sir GH<br><h6>ah yeah</h6> wrote:Indeed, I have in the past changed people's middle names on wiki, and in minutes, it's editted back......ASSDUDE...... wrote: I still see info on bands where the data is not correct.And once again, one out of two rock music-related books has wrong information in there, too. It's all relative, my friend. The most important wiki topics have watchdogs at all times. I've tried editing wrong information into an article a couple times, as a test... and within minutes, my edits were deleted. |
| Micrówave 14.01.2008 13:40 |
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| Micrówave 14.01.2008 13:40 |
Yes, but we also have to remember, as Treasure Moment so eloquently reminds us every post, "Ask a Stupid Question..." That was not something created on Queenzone. Plus I'd say about 68% of the questions asked on queenzone are not asked for legitimate reasons. So I ask you, Karen G, how would you answer the following questions: 1. Was Bohemian Rhapsody about AIDS? 2. What was Freddie's last words? 3. Is it ok for Brian and Roger to use Paul Rodgers? 4. Where is John Deacon? 5. Who is John Deacon? 6. When is the box set coming out? 7. Are you sure Bohemian Rhapsody isn't about AIDS? 8. Is Freddie better than Paul? 9. Who is the moderator here? 10. Would anybody like me to provide them a complete copy of: a) Sunbury '74 b) Hangman studio version c) Face It Alone d) the complete 13 track Queen II album. I think it would amaze you how many times those exact questions were asked here. |
| Penetration_Guru 14.01.2008 17:12 |
I refuse to take seriously anyone who claims to have been reading this site for a year yet still believes there is a moderator. Nobody is that stupid, therefore this is a WUM |
| Major Tom 14.01.2008 18:19 |
Moderator, you mean Innuendo1990? Sorry ,bad joke! |
| Karen L 14.01.2008 21:04 |
1. Was Bohemian Rhapsody about AIDS? Not a chance. It's clearly about the internet. 2. Freddie's last word - Wikipedia 3. It is OK for Brian and Roger to "use" Paul Rodgers. 4. John Deacon is at home. 5. I think it's safe to say John Deacon is the Base player for queen (I hope I spelled Base write, my english is not well) 6. What box set? 7. Yep, pretty sure. 8. No comparison 9. I thought it was someone sitting at a desk omitting super offensive messages we never get to see. I'm glad GH filled me in. I'm not sure how I'll ever gain his trust now. 10. Multiple choice hmmm... I believe this is a trick question. |
| Ms. Rebel 15.01.2008 06:08 |
Micrówave wrote: 1. Was Bohemian Rhapsody about AIDS?Bohemian Rhapsody is from 1975 and AIDS was discovered in summer 1981 in Atlanta, SAD where was registered that 5 young men (homosexuals) are having that new unknown disease. 2+2=4 -.- And yes, those questions were asked here at least 100 times. This would be one of the stupidest :P |
| Micrówave 15.01.2008 12:58 |
Karen L wrote: 2. Freddie's last word - WikipediaWow, you're actually really close. Maybe that's what he was really trying to say. I never really thought about it, but it COULD have been totally misunderstood. Perhaps a quick search was on his mind!!! Obviously, Karen, you get it. So if you, by chance, get bamboozled by someone on here, it's not personal. THREAD ENDS IN TWO POSTS. |
| Karen L 15.01.2008 17:46 |
Thanks for the words of encouragement! |
| worm of fluff 15.01.2008 18:18 |
Hey, i saw thee topic title and havent read any of the post but im thinking, 'good point!' ..discuss.. |
| mooghead 16.01.2008 18:30 |
<b><font color=gold>SMI<font color=1>TTY wrote: HOW DARE YOU MAKE SUCH A STUPID TOPIC! GO HOME AND DIE!!! YOUR TYPE RUIN THIS FORUM!! I'm just kidding. QZers usually only get upset when people.... 1. ask stupid questions that could be found on google or wikipedia 2. ask stupid questions that they know can't be answered 3. ask for things that are either impossible to get, or can't be shared on the site People aren't as bad as I've seen them lately, on both sides.A lot of questions that get slammed are just questions that have been asked before, this is unfair as Queen attract new fans all the time. If I was a new fan I would go to a fansite rather than Wikipedia or Google and try and gain the knowledge of other fans one to one. All this site does is imply 'cliquiness' and repel new fans who get shot down for genuine interest. Those that do the shooting down tend to be the cocks that actually know very little and answer questions via Wikipedia and Google. |
| Poo, again 17.01.2008 08:59 |
I HAVE AIDS |
| Sergei. 17.01.2008 22:44 |
Micrówave wrote: Yes, but we also have to remember, as Treasure Moment so eloquently reminds us every post, "Ask a Stupid Question..." That was not something created on Queenzone. Plus I'd say about 68% of the questions asked on queenzone are not asked for legitimate reasons. So I ask you, Karen G, how would you answer the following questions: 1. Was Bohemian Rhapsody about AIDS? 2. What was Freddie's last words? 3. Is it ok for Brian and Roger to use Paul Rodgers? 4. Where is John Deacon? 5. Who is John Deacon? 6. When is the box set coming out? 7. Are you sure Bohemian Rhapsody isn't about AIDS? 8. Is Freddie better than Paul? 9. Who is the moderator here? 10. Would anybody like me to provide them a complete copy of: a) Sunbury '74 b) Hangman studio version c) Face It Alone d) the complete 13 track Queen II album. I think it would amaze you how many times those exact questions were asked here.Don't forget: 11.)DID ROGER EVER BLOW FREDDIE OR VICE VERSA ANYONE KNOW xD |
| worm of fluff 18.01.2008 06:36 |
If Freddie and Kenny Everett contracted aids off the same man, is it a bad thing that I just did bumming with him without a jonny? |
| Poo, again 18.01.2008 18:56 |
<font color="9933FF"><b> Ms. Rebel wrote:Bohemian Rhapsody was about AIDS.Micrówave wrote: 1. Was Bohemian Rhapsody about AIDS?Bohemian Rhapsody is from 1975 and AIDS was discovered in summer 1981 in Atlanta, SAD where was registered that 5 young men (homosexuals) are having that new unknown disease. 2+2=4 -.- And yes, those questions were asked here at least 100 times. This would be one of the stupidest :P Do not believe her. IT WAS ABOUT AIDS, FREDDIE WAS GAY! AIDS, GAY, AIDS, GAY, an obvious connection! |
| Vincent. 19.01.2008 00:31 |
<font color=pink>Poo wrote: I HAVE AIDSYou too? |
| Winter Land Man 19.01.2008 01:56 |
Micrówave wrote: Yes, but we also have to remember, as Treasure Moment so eloquently reminds us every post, "Ask a Stupid Question..." That was not something created on Queenzone. Plus I'd say about 68% of the questions asked on queenzone are not asked for legitimate reasons. So I ask you, Karen G, how would you answer the following questions: 1. Was Bohemian Rhapsody about AIDS? 7. Are you sure Bohemian Rhapsody isn't about AIDS? I think it would amaze you how many times those exact questions were asked here.I really don't see those questions happen much (and can't even recally the last time), except by some senior Queen members who have been here for a long time and ask it sarcastically... people like Niek (FriedChicken), or by members just trying to make some stupid joke. |
| DavidRFuller 19.01.2008 02:54 |
When is the box set coming out? |
| Roger Meadows Tailor 19.01.2008 07:41 |
I think the only way we're gonna see a box set is if someone in Queenzone does it and then posts it on the site. In other words ...forget it!!! |
| carboengine 25.01.2008 14:06 |
Are there other Queen forum websites that do not insult the participants? I used to go to Queenzone all of the time, but the Insulters finally got to me. I signed in today, and, yep, it is still going on. Their point is to destroy something that is good. I've read that Freddie was polite and mannerly. How sad that Queenzone is not. |
| rhyeking 25.01.2008 18:12 |
Maybe the powers-that-be who run the site should set up a frequently asked questions section. This FAQ can be compiled by by the many knowledgable members here, and edited by the site's owner. New fans can visit this, read about what they don't know, and come to forums to discuss the larger issues. The FAQ can even contain a link to a previous forum discussion thread, so that new fans can see the back-and-forth exchange of ideas the other members engaged in, to better learn that answers and understanding aren't nessecarily concrete, such as discussions on the making of albums and the writing of songs. This way, there aren't rehashes over and over of old threads and topics the veterans are sick of talking about. Where the threads breakdown, I notice, is when differing, valid points of view are stated repeatedly and the discussion is reduced to insults. There really is no reason for discussions to be so volatile, but individual forget that just because we share a passion for Queen's music, we don't share the same perspective all the time. A good argument is the free exchange of ideas, with all points voiced equally in an attempt to understand why the other person feels the way they do. Sometimes it becomes a contest or a challenge to see who has the most supporters behind them and therefore "they win". At its worst, this passion can drive people into fits of "anyone who disagrees with me is either an idiot, a dumbass, doesn't know what they're talking about, or isn't a *true fan*". It all kind of reminds me of a poster I read on the wall of someone's office, which said, "Going to war over religon is the equivalent of fighting over who has the best imaginary friend." I'd love to help out with setting up a FAQ, if that's what it would take to curbsome of the hostility which creeps up in the threads. |
| castaway_girl 26.01.2008 05:03 |
<font color="9933FF"><b> Ms. Rebel wrote:I hate that stupid question...my Mum told me that some person at her work said she heard that Bohemian Rhapsidy was about him getting AIDS...and i was just like 'jeez not again!'. but i have to say that is the most common rumor/ question in the Queen world.Micrówave wrote: 1. Was Bohemian Rhapsody about AIDS?Bohemian Rhapsody is from 1975 and AIDS was discovered in summer 1981 in Atlanta, SAD where was registered that 5 young men (homosexuals) are having that new unknown disease. 2+2=4 -.- And yes, those questions were asked here at least 100 times. This would be one of the stupidest :P |
| rhyeking 26.01.2008 14:38 |
The problem with the "Rhapsody" question is that your average, non-Queen-fan doesn't read interviews and just listens to the lyrics, which we all agree are ambiguous and seem to suggest the character's reflection of his mortality. Add to that Freddie in fact did die from a wasting syndrome, which was big news at the time. Then Wayne's World comes out, "Rhapsody" is a hit again and everyone nods their head because it all fits in their mind. There's a generation of people out there who don't understand that by all reliable accounts, Freddie did not write himself into his songs. He wrote songs everyone could identify with (at least as far as love and relationships and feelings go) and viewed his own work as disposable, like Bic razors, use them and throw them away. Most singer/songwriters can't do this. What they write is semi-autobiographical in many ways, about failed relationships, drug recovery, their kids, whatever. Freddie rarely did this, and only "It's A Hard Life", according to Brian, is be about his own struggles with fame and loneliness. People are used simple explanations and can draw conclusions based on the slimmest of evidence, even if that evidence is a figment of their imagination. Ultimately, some people can't be bothered to think too hard about the world and all of it complexities. File the myth under busted, next to "In The Air Tonight" by Phil Collins, "Lover Rollercoaster" by The Ohio Players, "Puff The Magic Dragon" by Peter, Paul and Mary, and "Tambourine Man" by Bob Dylan, along with many others. |
| YourValentine 26.01.2008 17:00 |
@ rhyeking Look under the "Library" scroll menu on top of the page and you find the FAQ. The direct link is link Surely, it would be great if you or other members wanted to submit some questions and answers - please send an email if you want to help. (the contact button is in the right upper corner of this site). |
| saltnvinegar 26.01.2008 20:36 |
carboengine wrote: Are there other Queen forum websites that do not insult the participants? I used to go to Queenzone all of the time, but the Insulters finally got to me. I signed in today, and, yep, it is still going on. Their point is to destroy something that is good. I've read that Freddie was polite and mannerly. How sad that Queenzone is not.Hi carboengine, nice to see you again. I am sorry that those people got to you. It is horrible to have enthusiasm for a subject only for it to be constantly dampened by poor attempts at cynical humour isn't it? As for other Queen forums, as far as I know only this one and QOL are visited regularly. Personally, I noticed there's more of a clique style in QOL than on here because they have more 'non-Queen' discussion sections that the regulars seem to gather in.This creates more familiarity among the posters and in turn fighting so then the 'authorities' wade in and sort it all out- a little bit like in the schoolyard :) There are, of course, people there with extensive knowledge but I doubt they are any more tolerant of oft-repeated questions either. QZ has the 'Announce' section and that is what makes it superior to the other forum for me. Plus it is smaller and far easier to navigate. I wouldn't give up if I were you, if you want to ask or show something, then do it. Ignoring the attention seekers is the only way to overcome them. |
| queenlover905 27.01.2008 01:25 |
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