Question from my gf: unbelievable. Why are you postin on that f-ckin forum all the time. You could use your free time on something else. It's so stupid.

My answer: Yeah cool it, you dont know but there are some posters who are really articulate.


Fellow iorrians, how do you respond to this. It's the Stones, that's why we post here.

...Hey why not tell her ta register and join in .... she just might like it ...



ROCKMAN

"As we say in England, it can get a bit trainspottery"



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Redhotcarpet
Question from my gf: unbelievable. Why are you postin on that f-ckin forum all the time. You could use your free time on something else. It's so stupid.

My answer: Yeah cool it, you dont know but there are some posters who are really articulate.


Fellow iorrians, how do you respond to this. It's the Stones, that's why we post here.

I get that all the time, too. Take a day off, and don't forget to remind her of it!

^ play that to her whilst you prance around the room doing the Jagger\Rooster dance, end it with that cool elbow move Stanley Booth does in Gimme Shelter movie when they are listening to Brown Sugar.

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Redhotcarpet
Question from my gf: unbelievable. Why are you postin on that f-ckin forum all the time. You could use your free time on something else. It's so stupid.

My answer: Yeah cool it, you dont know but there are some posters who are really articulate.


Fellow iorrians, how do you respond to this. It's the Stones, that's why we post here.

Guess the question is: how much time do you spend posting on IORR?!

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His Majesty
^ play that to her whilst you prance around the room doing the Jagger\Rooster dance, end it with that cool elbow move Stanley Booth does in Gimme Shelter movie when they are listening to Brown Sugar.

Yeah, and then pull a Nanker.

You got the Sun, You got the Moon,
and you've got
The Rolling Stones

Just answer: 'Allright, then I'm gonna go to all gorgious porno-sites instead'...

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Redhotcarpet
Question from my gf: unbelievable. Why are you postin on that f-ckin forum all the time. You could use your free time on something else. It's so stupid.

My answer: Yeah cool it, you dont know but there are some posters who are really articulate.


Fellow iorrians, how do you respond to this. It's the Stones, that's why we post here.

Who is right and who is wrong ?....I guess it depends what she's got in mind..........

I dont think my girlfriend is really aware that I am a Rolling Stones fan, let alone posting on forums. We both talk music together, but usually other genres.

Play her some great Stones ballads with a glass of wine. Then say "If you can't rock me, somebody will".

Great feedback, thanks ><

I have tried to manipulate her with Shine a light and Let it Loose - that works. She thought Paint it black was the Doors, really loved the song, so I rubbed my hands and served the credits on a silverplate. Of course I mentioned Brian Jones.

She really hates some of their songs but not Miss you.


This is an ongoing project and please feel free to share your own gf/bf stories.

That's what happened when I showed iorr to a friend (now obviously ex-friend).

Her father hated the stones and got angry.


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Big Al
I dont think my girlfriend is really aware that I am a Rolling Stones fan, let alone posting on forums. We both talk music together, but usually other genres.

you whore

My first date with my wife was to the Jacksonville show on the 1989 Steel Wheels tour. Still together. She's a fan, but not a fanatic.

lmfoa ..I've heard that same line verbatim before....my answer was "well you've got to be interested in something my dear, nothing here but a bunch of like minded individuals discussing music which as you know is my heart and soul."

She answered "Ok I guess I understand, no problem really, I was just curious."

Of course she hadn't seen pictures of SwayStones or swiss mind you....

Next thread: Question from my dog

peace

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Elmo Lewis
Play her some great Stones ballads with a glass of wine. Then say "If you can't rock me, somebody will".

girls love it when you tell them that.

Threaten to withdraw your sexual services.

She'll soon see sense.

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Rockman
...Hey why not tell her ta register and join in .... she just might like it ...

Good answer Rock, it shuts them up all the time!

Ha - good thread.
My husband sometimes gets a bit frustrated when I'm on the site if we're hanging out. I try to include him - especially when we're listening to the Stones. However, he draws the line at partaking when I ask him if he wants to see some cute pictures of Keith

My favorite rebuttal if he starts to bitch is, would you rather me be on eBay investing in designer shoes?? That usually shuts him up...



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I don't see how a Stones fan could be with someone who doesn't like the band. I could never date a Grateful Dead fan. I've dated a few girls who detested Dylan (his voice), but I don't play Dylan as much as I play Stones music, so it can be worked around.

Just play her some girls

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Redhotcarpet
She thought Paint it black was the Doors ...

UH-OHHH!!!

If my girlfriend complains I play a tune on my single snare bass

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to me, Father Ted's question is a good one--how much time do you spend on here? and DandelionPowderman's advice to take a day off, and tell her you are doing so, for her sake.

But really, it is "stupid," in a way. Or at least it's an escape from real-world reality. Your girlfriend knows that and doesn't get why you'd immerse yourself in this very solitary endeavor, with people you don't know and will most likely never meet, and having sometimes very pointless discussions about arcana.

If she were perpetually engrossed in some board about yarn or something you might have the same reaction. Or maybe you wouldn't. Maybe you would welcome the fact that she was lost in her own thing, whatever it is, that didn't involve you.

I would be very straight with her. I'd tell her you enjoy temporarily escaping into a world that has absolutely no bearing on the rest of your life, or actual reality. That, yes, you're obsessed with it, and you're probably always going to be this way. That you actually need downtime, where you're totally off the grid, doing your own thing, and not being "productive."

If your girlfriend can't hang with that...she's not the right chick for you. That's the bottom line.

But another bottom line is: are you in any way using iorr to avoid her? You can tell us....we don't care. Actually---you don't have to say. But be honest with yourself. In diving into iorr, are you taking a refreshing breather from the cacophony that is the world, or IS there an element of going somewhere that she isn't---not simply it's your OWN place; but that she's NOT there? As said, I certainly don't need to know the answer, but it might be useful for you to think about it.

I find when I am in a relationship that I'm into--or when stuff in my life is really cooking on all cylinders--I come here less. When a relationship is heading south I meander my way over here more---or if I'm avoiding shit I should be doing, or am bored or lonely.

I also come here for positive reasons. I look for answers to stuff I've been wondering about, to share things people might enjoy, to hear other people's opinions about the Stones, to learn new things about them, to speculate and explore, discussion and debate, celebrate and denigrate. All that is really fun--and is, for me, important! I genuinely like a lot of people on iorr. And respect almost everyone. It's a cool place to visit. It's like going to a bar where you're comfortable, you recognize a lot of people even if you don't know them well, and you will have a pretty good time---and sometimes have an astonishingly great time! But real live connections, with real live people, is probably preferable---for me at least---although this is safer and less effort.

Oh, and for me personally re: iorr. Guys I have been in relationships with don't really know about iorr. I find it slightly embarrassing, unless I'm doing actual "research" on a topic, to share what we talk about over here. It's so specialized. They don't need to know the extent of my geeked-outness around the Stones And, as said, when in a good fun relationship I come here less anyway.

-swiss

Good post with good points swiss,I should ask my wife to read it - although she is becoming more accomodating to the time I spend on here.Cheers.

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klrkcr
Good post with good points swiss,I should ask my wife to read it - although she is becoming more accomodating to the time I spend on here.Cheers.

Hopefully it's not because she's finding 'more interesting' things to do with her time!

Hey swiss,
Well said. I'm lucky 'cause the man I'm with was a Stones fan long before I came to the party.

I completely agree with your comments. There are some things that need to be a separate part of who you are - whatever that might be...to me the gage of how I trust someone is how much I can reveal about myself. There aren't many people I can share the Stones with - but those with whom I do - and enjoy what I enjoy, I find kindred spirits & a sense of liberation.

I first came here wanting to talk about the Stones with others who might feel the same. Soon I realized there were some wonderful, thoughtful, bright & funny people who were kind enough to share their feelings. I realized I wasn't alone - it was ALL GOOD.

That said, I can imagine being in a burgeoning relationship and not having time or inclination to be here as much. As you so aptly point out, "real life" is better than an online life. And I agree. But for some of us whose lives are bound by the four walls of computers, an online place can be "real" in some ways. And to merge our love of the Stones with people we love - either in the flesh or online, is a good thing.

Bottom line - do what you love - with those you love...but if those you love don't love the Stones, then you always have IORR.

It's only you know - but I like it...

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klrkcr
Good post with good points swiss,I should ask my wife to read it - although she is becoming more accomodating to the time I spend on here.Cheers.

Hopefully it's not because she's finding 'more interesting' things to do with her time!

She wouldnt get the time treacle..I searched long and hard to find "the right one"and since my back injury 8 months ago - she been my rock.Cheers.

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swiss
to me, Father Ted's question is a good one--how much time do you spend on here? and DandelionPowderman's advice to take a day off, and tell her you are doing so, for her sake.

But really, it is "stupid," in a way. Or at least it's an escape from real-world reality. Your girlfriend knows that and doesn't get why you'd immerse yourself in this very solitary endeavor, with people you don't know and will most likely never meet, and having sometimes very pointless discussions about arcana.

If she were perpetually engrossed in some board about yarn or something you might have the same reaction. Or maybe you wouldn't. Maybe you would welcome the fact that she was lost in her own thing, whatever it is, that didn't involve you.

I would be very straight with her. I'd tell her you enjoy temporarily escaping into a world that has absolutely no bearing on the rest of your life, or actual reality. That, yes, you're obsessed with it, and you're probably always going to be this way. That you actually need downtime, where you're totally off the grid, doing your own thing, and not being "productive."

If your girlfriend can't hang with that...she's not the right chick for you. That's the bottom line.

But another bottom line is: are you in any way using iorr to avoid her? You can tell us....we don't care. Actually---you don't have to say. But be honest with yourself. In diving into iorr, are you taking a refreshing breather from the cacophony that is the world, or IS there an element of going somewhere that she isn't---not simply it's your OWN place; but that she's NOT there? As said, I certainly don't need to know the answer, but it might be useful for you to think about it.

I find when I am in a relationship that I'm into--or when stuff in my life is really cooking on all cylinders--I come here less. When a relationship is heading south I meander my way over here more---or if I'm avoiding shit I should be doing, or am bored or lonely.

I also come here for positive reasons. I look for answers to stuff I've been wondering about, to share things people might enjoy, to hear other people's opinions about the Stones, to learn new things about them, to speculate and explore, discussion and debate, celebrate and denigrate. All that is really fun--and is, for me, important! I genuinely like a lot of people on iorr. And respect almost everyone. It's a cool place to visit. It's like going to a bar where you're comfortable, you recognize a lot of people even if you don't know them well, and you will have a pretty good time---and sometimes have an astonishingly great time! But real live connections, with real live people, is probably preferable---for me at least---although this is safer and less effort.

Oh, and for me personally re: iorr. Guys I have been in relationships with don't really know about iorr. I find it slightly embarrassing, unless I'm doing actual "research" on a topic, to share what we talk about over here. It's so specialized. They don't need to know the extent of my geeked-outness around the Stones And, as said, when in a good fun relationship I come here less anyway.

-swiss

Very good, great feedback, thanks. A serious answer, because it's not really a joke at all. I'll reply in a while.