navybankerteacher Posted September 23, 2011 #1 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Why are all these strange questions/comments coming along? I have recently read a posting about whether a cruise line would let you bring home made beer aboard; another claiming that the name "Ron" indicates that a person is German; and finally, one seriously asking about getting botox treatments on a ship. Are there any other contributions to the "What are people thinking?" folder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted September 23, 2011 #2 Share Posted September 23, 2011 I am a believer that no question is a bad question. If one doesn't care for the question, it's just best to forget/ignore them. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeyer418 Posted September 23, 2011 #3 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Why are all these strange questions/comments coming along? I have recently read a posting about whether a cruise line would let you bring home made beer aboard; another claiming that the name "Ron" indicates that a person is German; and finally, one seriously asking about getting botox treatments on a ship. Are there any other contributions to the "What are people thinking?" folder? and NCL does/did Botox on its ships.....so it may not be a serious question to some but it actually makes some sort of sense.... remember one of the questions that is sometimes asked is "does the crew sleep on the ship"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteTraveler Posted September 23, 2011 #4 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Surprisingly many cruise ships offer Botox treatments - although I would not get them onboard a ship. But I've seen some of the weirder questions myself and I'm sure there are a few trolls among us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weltek Posted September 23, 2011 #5 Share Posted September 23, 2011 I don't think any of these examples you gave are weird questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted September 23, 2011 #6 Share Posted September 23, 2011 All questions are good even though they may sound strange to you. So many cruise lines are trying different things to get people to part with their hard earned dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayenu Posted September 23, 2011 #7 Share Posted September 23, 2011 People ask question, if we know, we answer. I just wish there would be less subject lines like "help" or "hi, I am a newbie" - just put the main thought in the subject so we know to open the thread or not! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted September 23, 2011 Author #8 Share Posted September 23, 2011 I don't think any of these examples you gave are weird questions. You think that "Ron" is a German name?, and that bringing home made beer on a cruise is standard?, or that any sane person would pay to have a spa attendent provide medical treatment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.M.T. Posted September 23, 2011 #9 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Being the Ron in Germany, OP if you look at this thread, message 24 and you will be enlightened: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1487008&page=2 I love weird questions and answers, breaks up the monotony of: Do I need a passport How can I smuggle booze onboard Can I get a flight at 7:05 am when the ship arrives at 7:00 am etc. etc. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo70 Posted September 23, 2011 #10 Share Posted September 23, 2011 remember one of the questions that is sometimes asked is "does the crew sleep on the ship"... I am glad you brought that one up; I have often contemplated that myself. There does not appear to be any sleeping quarters for the crew according to the deck plans. I wonder if a tug boat picks them up? :confused::D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deckhandoug Posted September 23, 2011 #11 Share Posted September 23, 2011 One of the good things about cruise critic is that it's for everybody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr green Posted September 23, 2011 #12 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Why are all these strange questions/comments coming along? I have recently read a posting about whether a cruise line would let you bring home made beer aboard; Are there any other contributions to the "What are people thinking?" folder? That question I believe is quite legit. It would seem to be OK. Airlines regard ANY liquid with deep suspicion, I nearly lost a bottle of nose drops once. Be honest. 'Could you tell the difference between, beer, whiskey, or gasoline, if all were in similar generic bottles?' john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy ks Posted September 23, 2011 #13 Share Posted September 23, 2011 I'm fine with the questions, weird or repetitive. What's odd to me is when a person asks a question, gets the true answer and doesn't like it, so the bickering begins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleckle Posted September 23, 2011 #14 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Why are all these strange questions/comments coming along? I have recently read a posting about whether a cruise line would let you bring home made beer aboard; another claiming that the name "Ron" indicates that a person is German; and finally, one seriously asking about getting botox treatments on a ship. Are there any other contributions to the "What are people thinking?" folder? Don't knock the weird issues. They keep these message boards interesting and entertaining. If not for the refreshing "strange questions/comments" that come along, just think how dull, boring and repetitive these boards would be if we only keep on recycling the same old opinions on the same old topics such as dress codes, tipping, smoking, chair hogs, etc. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Chew Posted September 24, 2011 #15 Share Posted September 24, 2011 I am glad you brought that one up; I have often contemplated that myself. There does not appear to be any sleeping quarters for the crew according to the deck plans. I wonder if a tug boat picks them up? :confused::D No, no, no ... they tender off & on. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swells1 Posted September 24, 2011 #16 Share Posted September 24, 2011 I seem to remember a post asking if they bring a machete. Or the guy who refused to sail without his therapy hamster (gerbil?). :confused: Personally, I don't think I've asked anything TOO moronic. However, I refuse to go back and read over my previous posts to disprove my theory. :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STARFISH*4 Posted September 24, 2011 #17 Share Posted September 24, 2011 but what may be CRAZY & WEIRD to someone is NORMAL for someone else:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John Bull Posted September 24, 2011 #18 Share Posted September 24, 2011 No, no, no ... they tender off & on. ;) Nonsense.:rolleyes: But almost right.:) Have you noticed how deck crew are always fettling & cleaning the lifeboats? And how they don't like stowaways hiding in them? And have you noticed that even when there are long lines for tenders, most of the lifeboats are kept in their davits? Ever wondered why? Well now you know. JB :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted September 24, 2011 #19 Share Posted September 24, 2011 I'm fine with the questions, weird or repetitive. What's odd to me is when a person asks a question, gets the true answer and doesn't like it, so the bickering begins. Yes, but often what happens is someones asks a question, gets a good answer but others chime in with their own opinion on some other item which really was not what the OP was asking about. For example, if someone says should I bring an umbrella to Alaska. The question is answered but then someone say I don't like umbrellas. Well, that was not the question. The question was should one take an umbrella to Alaska. The question was not does someone like umbrellas. Many times it is not the question but the answers that get way off the mark. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moniquet Posted September 24, 2011 #20 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Surprisingly many cruise ships offer Botox treatments - although I would not get them onboard a ship. But I've seen some of the weirder questions myself and I'm sure there are a few trolls among us. Only a few?;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hula-hoops Posted September 24, 2011 #21 Share Posted September 24, 2011 I have known people ask if an 'ocean view' cabin means that it is under water (like being in a submarine). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marco Posted September 24, 2011 #22 Share Posted September 24, 2011 I don't so much mind the "weird" questions. Some of them, I've sometimes given some thought to, but never bothered to post the question. It's interesting seeing the replies and thoughts concerning some of them. What is a bit annoying is when someone posts something like "late flight...will the ship wait?" and then as you scroll down, there's like, 25 posts taking about whether someone is German or not........what's up with that?!?!?!?!?!?!? That's just one example, but it happens over and over. If a post catches my eye, I either want to see what other folks have to say about the topic or contribute my own thoughts (about that original post) Stick to the topic of the original poster, answer their question, provide the info they are looking for.................... or start a new post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.M.T. Posted September 24, 2011 #23 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Stick to the topic of the original poster, answer their question, provide the info they are looking for.................... or start a new post! Why stick to the topic??????? If the OP question has been answered, then why not have some fun, with a bit of chit chat with other cruiser who are of the same mind. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnatello Posted September 24, 2011 #24 Share Posted September 24, 2011 I have to agree with marco on this one. I'm fairly new to cruisecritc and I'm usually looking for info or the answer to a question based on what the original post is. I've found that most threads, once there are 50-ish or more posts, if you go to the last post, more often than not, it has nothing to do with the original post....very frustrating when you have the same question and are looking for answers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky-elpaso Posted September 24, 2011 #25 Share Posted September 24, 2011 I have to agree with marco on this one. I'm fairly new to cruisecritc and I'm usually looking for info or the answer to a question based on what the original post is. I've found that most threads, once there are 50-ish or more posts, if you go to the last post, more often than not, it has nothing to do with the original post....very frustrating when you have the same question and are looking for answers. Sort of like the game we played in grade school - whisper a sentence to the person next to you, then on down the line and the what the last person heard is nothing like what was said originally. If you want fireworks go to the family board - someone asks if the ship has baby food on board and the next 15 people tell the OP their child should be eating table food by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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