R&P, does anyone else get annoyed with all the off-topic questions asked here?

Question

~irony~

Examples: "R&P, what is your favorite movie?", "R&P, do you have any siblings?" etc...

Or is it just me? Seems like there're more off-topic questions than music related questions.

Answer 1

Yes, often. It's nice to "get to know a little bit" of each other, but seriously - chances are, I'm not going meet most of you guys. I don't care about what your favorite movie is, your shoe size, your favorite color, or whether you floss before or after.



And obviously there are some very blind people here, if you didn't notice the "~irony~" he put at the VERY BEGINNING OF THE POST.



And how the HELL is "What are you currently listening to?" original????

Answer 2

Meh, not really. Sometimes it's annoying for me when people think this way, "I'm going to ask this stupid off topic question that has nothing to do with music so I can get sextillion stars!" It's quite obvious when people ask off topic questions constantly. I don't mind them from time to time though. I also hate when people get too attached to this section and ask questions that belong elsewhere like,"My cat is sick? What should I do?" But, meh, what can one do?

MQ: I was just listening to a remix of "Cloud Connected" and "Nerve" by In Flames and Soilwork combined to "Nerve Connected" on Youtube.

Answer 3

I didn't mind them at first, but now they're getting pretty repetitive. It's because people can't think of anymore music-related question.



MQ: I'm not listening to anything right now. I'm working on a college paper (and answer your question at the same time, haha).

Answer 4

I think it's okay. i mean we can't talk about music ALL the time. i hate to say it but that might get a little boring. all the 'off topic' questions are why we know eachother so well at R&P, as opposed to the other sections.



plus the MQ's kindof make the questions less off-topic.



speaking of MQ's, MQ: Kalmah - they will return

Answer 5

I'm fine with those questions...in moderation. And yes, I know I'm a hypocrite be even answering this question instead of something on topic, but oh well. Few questions like those...I'm fine. 10 on every single page? Not good. Yeah, I like getting to know the R&Pers better. It enhances the sense of community, I guess. But it's easy to ask a good music related question and learn about people...right?



I guess I'll go ask a question right now and find out.

Answer 6

You're back?



=)

Well sometimes it's nice to see some fun questions asked around here, not relating to music.



MQ: Calling The Rain - Eluveitie

Answer 7

Well,a little community has formed here and it's only natural that you'll have some questions like that.It's perfectly cool with me actually,as long as the main topic remains music...Plus,this is such a question in a way!:P



MQ:Alien Sex Fiend-She's a Killer



edit:Turns out I didn't notice the big-*** irony sign either:P

Answer 8

Yes, I think it's getting a bit annoying.

I also think it's why some R&P regulars have stop coming because of trolls and users asking questions that doesn't have anything to do with rock music.



MQ: Dreams by TV On the Radio

Answer 9

Honestly, yes. This is Rock and Pop, idn't it? It was alright in moderation, but, now, it's the, like, only thing people ask [sometimes the question is just to get some stars]. It's getting tiring, and pointless.

Answer 10

Yes I get pissed off a little, that's why its called Rock & pop, right? Not asking about movies, tv shows, etc.



But I guess once in a while someone can ask that. Agree, there seems to be more off-topic (?) then music-related (?)s.



edit: now I change my mind, Its good to know one another and compare our similarities and differences.



MA: Airbag - Radiohead.

Answer 11

You're back. :]



I like some of the off topic questions mixed in with the music questions.



MQ: Final Product - Nevermore

Answer 12

properly its no longer a question yet you could desire to: a million) run around the room, tag somebody and say "you're it!" 2) substitute seats each time the instructor turns his/her back. 3) while the instructor calls roll, after each call scream "it quite is MEEEEE!!! Oh, no, sorry." 4) get absolutely everyone interior the class to start humming softly, and progressively hum louder. (that way you all win) :D

Answer 13

you know it really doesn't matter to me one way or the other but the great thing about it is . if it makes me upset or im not bothered about it i dont have to answer it, but some are cool , its like been said already you might get to know someone a little better so you can pick what you want to do..see that's one of the little things that should not make you upset or outraged or anything it doesn't matter that much...



im listening to "suicide messiah" by Black Label Society..

have a wonderful day

Answer 14

Sometimes it does and sometimes it doesn't. If it's something that is original or brings about some interesting discussion. Isn't everything related to music anyway? ;o)



MA: I'm listening to the birds singing outside my window.

Answer 15

Having them asked once in a while doesn't bother me, but when all there is to answer is off topic questions, then it gets a bit annoying.



I'll answer them, but that's usually because there's no music questions to answer,

Answer 16

It depends. Some off-topic questions are cool and interesting. But then there are some that are just really dumb. I don't want to name any but I have some in mind. It goes along with the family aspect of this section





MQ: the faceless - an autopsy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-PMFSRzaf8

Answer 17

This place is turning into Rock and Pop and Polls and Surveys and Chat and Fun and Games and Religion and Spirituality and Performing Arts



MQ: Death - Misanthrope

Answer 18

Yes, I it honestly annoys the f*ck out of me. But I usually just don't answer them. No big deal. If there aren't any music questions then I just won't answer questions that day.



I'm watching football currently.

Answer 19

I don't really mind..sometimes it's nice to find out more about what other contacts like/dislike other than just music...



MQ:Balls to the Wall by Accept

Answer 20

i like em, because i believe that this section where its more of a family than just a "hey, can you help me solve my music related question?" i feel like im genuine friends with some people on here that i could hang out with here, and questions like "whats your favorite movie" or "do you have any siblings" gives me a glimpse into their "non Y!A" lives.



MQ: put your hands up for detroit- fedde le grand





EDIT: its good to see you back here, i havent seen you in a while =)

Answer 21

Eh, sometimes. Depends on what it is.



I'm listening to the Life Won't Wait album by Rancid

Answer 22

Then you ask a completely original question like what song are you currently listening to..



I like them for two reasons..



One- A far cry better then the do you like/love/hate this band or what top/best/great/never heard bands/songs are there out there..



Two- We get to know each other better , then just a bunch of avatars and nicknames..

Answer 23

Actually I like them.

MA: Master Of Puppets by Metallica.

Answer 24

Not really, but I just wish there were as many music-related questions are there are non-music related questions.



MQ: Kuntz - Butthole Surfers

Answer 25

I love it. I love getting to know everyone, and hopefully they like getting to know me.



MA: "Joy to the World" Three Dog Night

Answer 26

I'm more annoyed by "What color are Metro Station's drummer's eyes?"-type questions.



It's fun to learn what languages R&P regulars speak, what books they're reading, what movies they like, etc.

Answer 27

Ok, so in order to voice your hatred of non music-related questions, you ask a non music-related question that's just as bad as all the others. I'm going to assume you didnt think this through before doing it.

MQ: I'm not listening to a song, I'm watching Dirty Harry. "Do ya feel lucky? Do ya, punk?". Seriously.

Answer 28

Nope I love it.



Bush - Glycerine is currently playing at my work.

Answer 29

nothing annoying about them. dont answer if you are annoyed. they help liven things up when things are really boring here.



listening to hotel california.

Answer 30

No actually I think they are a good way for everyone to learn about each other.



MA:"Streetlights"-Ludo

Answer 31

not at all, i like learning stuff about other people



mq: message in a bottle - the police

Answer 32

No, I like them it lets us get to know each-other better outside of music.



EDIT- WOOH for getting to know other music obsessed people!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



EDIT#2- Also it helps me with my time-zone math

Answer 33

lol i asked this same question!



https://answersrip.com/question/index?qid=20080809072813AA3aPgr



MQ: some metallica and blue oyster cult

Answer 34

No, I am fine with them.



MQ: The Pot by Tool

Answer 35

it doesn't bother me



MA-Eiffel 65-Blue