So are you Queen fans or not?

I have read a bunch of QZers' posts and I've found out that some of you make bad jokes against Queen, support bad sources which tell shit about Queen, etc., etc. Can anybody please tell me what is this?

P.S. Please don't use your usual sarcasm. If you don't like this topic, please ignore it.

To be a fan of someone like Queen, you have to have your eyes open. It's impossible to be in love with absolutely everything the band produce, they may be better than most, but nobody is perfect.

The reason some people slag off Queen on this forum is because they can. They might not be happy with something and want to see other peoples opinions on it. Do you really think the majority of these people would research everything they can, spend years listening to their music, and so much time on these forums, searching for any info they can, if they wern't fans? I may slag them off, because I don't necessarily agree with something QP have done, or I may detest a song here or there (Don't Lose Your Head :P), but I can assure you, I'm a massive fan, and the reason I come onto this site is because it's not all 'fans' who 'love' Queen, but wouldn't be able to name three songs of Queen's to you. It's fans who have mostly done their homework, so therefore have valid input. Of course there are debates and arguments, but that's what I love, because it means everyone has an opinion, wether they like something or not.

Now THAT, is a fan. Someone who can say 'I love that band, but THAT was SHIT!'

Lostman wrote: I have read a bunch of QZers' posts and I've found out that some of you make bad jokes against Queen, support bad sources which tell shit about Queen, etc., etc. Can anybody please tell me what is this?

P.S. Please don't use your usual sarcasm. If you don't like this topic, please ignore it.
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Taking notice of the examples you cite, I take it you define "fan" as "someone who will not be critical of the subject in question, and will not tolerate any criticism thereof"? If so, what you actually mean is "stepford fan", a sub-category all of its own.

By far, most posts are focussed on the topic and music and there's some joking around for sure .

Then again ....

I've seen on QZ derogatory bits about Freddie (of a highly personal nature) - it has nothing to do with a critique of the music.
I've seen on QZ comments about John (meant to be comedy) that he's dead.  How hilarious is that to John's family or fans?  
More recently, a black & white photo was posted to QZ of the four band members on stage - the photo was altered
so that Freddie's head was replaced by a screeching skull  (presumably, this was meant to be comedy as well).  
Hilarious or disturbing?  Would you buy a death mask poster for anyone?  What kind of treatment is that for Queen?  
These regrettable bits from fans become part of the Internet forever.  Most are unapologetic.

Lostman you asked, "Can anybody please tell me what is this?"   I can only answer you with another question ...
is this the dark side of fame?   

Each person has their own threshold, taste & judgement.
To each his own - but I'm not inclined to be a "fan" that way.

On with the real reason to be here .... MUSIC!

Why would we be queen fans?  I mean, if we were queen fans, surely we would all be on a queen site?

catqueen wrote: Why would we be queen fans?  I mean, if we were queen fans, surely we would all be on a queen site?

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hahahahahaha

I want to say 'go fuck yourself', but in the friendliest manner possible.  

Why the fuck does liking a band mean you have to perform a virtual human centipede or circlejerk with the bandmembers and your fellow fans?  Go to a Hall & Oates forum if you don't like the way people talk here.

"I've seen on QZ derogatory bits about Freddie (of a highly personal nature) - it has nothing to do with a critique of the music.
I've seen on QZ comments about John (meant to be comedy) that he's dead.  How hilarious is that to John's family or fans?  
More recently, a black & white photo was posted to QZ of the four band members on stage - the photo was altered 
so that Freddie's head was replaced by a screeching skull  (presumably, this was meant to be comedy as well).   
Hilarious or disturbing?  Would you buy a death mask poster for anyone?  What kind of treatment is that for Queen?"

I don't get it.  You're mentioning some of the most hilarious stuff on the forum, yet you don't sound happy.

Zebonka12 wrote: I want to say 'go fuck yourself', but in the friendliest manner possible.  

Why the fuck does liking a band mean you have to perform a virtual human centipede or circlejerk with the bandmembers and your fellow fans?  Go to a Hall & Oates forum if you don't like the way people talk here.
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Where is your decency, where is your, "excuse me please"? Can you  communicate only through the foul language, ghoul?

Zebonka12 wrote:

"I want to say 'go fuck yourself', but in the friendliest manner possible."

I wouldn't get on that. I'll better go touching myself.

"Why the fuck does liking a band mean you have to perform a virtual
human centipede or circlejerk with the bandmembers and your fellow fans?
 Go to a Hall & Oates forum if you don't like the way people talk
here."

Who said I don't like the way people talk here? I do like it. If I didn't like it, I'd have left this forum a while back. Also, I didn't say I don't like your jokes. I'm just saying that it's all shit and nonsense.
Excuse me, did I become a Queen fan especially to tell shit about them? I don't seem to remember it. Maybe you do?

The reason why I created this topic was that I expected I would catch such "jokers" and would get a reaction from them ... which has already happened.

Btw, maybe it would be better if you all talked in civil manner? Ha?

Zebonka12 wrote: Queen USA wrote: "I've seen on QZ derogatory bits about Freddie (of a highly personal nature) - it has nothing to do with a critique of the music.
I've seen on QZ comments about John (meant to be comedy) that he's dead.  How hilarious is that to John's family or fans?  
More recently, a black & white photo was posted to QZ of the four band members on stage - the photo was altered 
so that Freddie's head was replaced by a screeching skull  (presumably, this was meant to be comedy as well).   
Hilarious or disturbing?  Would you buy a death mask poster for anyone?  What kind of treatment is that for Queen?"

I don't get it.  You're mentioning some of the most hilarious stuff on the forum, yet you don't sound happy.
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Yes, due to space limitations I was only able to mention SOME of the most hilarious stuff .... I 
left off "Mortal Kombat" (but that dubious credit goes to someone else.)  I also left off
"Freddie's Best Live Vocal Performance?"   ... how did you phrase that answer?  Ah yes, I remember now ...
"his last breath."    So funny!   So caring!   Real "fan of the year" type stuff!

Now, what was actually funny (to me) was the person who urgently requested John's phone number
and you replied that you had sent it to him.  Now THAT -  was hilarious!

sheesh, i find Zebonka funny, but i dont have a good enough memory to be able to quote every joke he has made on the forum :/  Wish i could remember stuff :/

"the person who urgently requested John's phone number 
and you replied that you had sent it to him.  Now THAT -  was hilarious! "

Well I did send them a phone number, I haven't received a Thanks yet or anything.

I came here to talk about Treasure Moment and heard this band Queen.  They're ok... I guess.

I don't laugh at every single thing meant to be funny, but I've certainly never thrown that into any kind of a "are they a proper fan" hopper.