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09-01-10, 05:22 PM
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Robbies Fans - What are they like?
Ok people, I have a questions for all of you, this has been bugging me for ages, I didn't feel it was right to ask this, for sometime I have been bursting to know what other fans think, so here goes,
I am always hearing that Robbie fans are so opinionated and can't see past Robbie, other times I hear that if you tell someone you are a Robbie fan they roll their eyes as if to say oh God, some say that Robbie fans don't really know anything about music other than Robbie, so Question 1, are Robbie fans too opinionated Question 2, how do you think Robbie fans are perceived Question 3, do Robbie fans moan too much about how Robbie is perceived Question 4, are Robbie fans scared of negative publicity Now please don't shoot me down, I am only asking to see if any of you have encountered the same type of reactions as I have. So Last edited by cozerocks; 09-01-10 at 05:39 PM. 
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#4
09-01-10, 05:49 PM
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Hi there
 I'm also interested in what others will say.... but here's what I think:Q1: I'm a Robbie fan and I don't really know anyone near me who is a Robbie fan too.... but what I think is that fans tend to be too opinionated (and not only Robbie fans, but fans in general). I personally do not know anyone who would be too opinionated and I guess I'm not opinionated either.. I listen to Rob's music a lot and if someone does not like it and tell me about it then I'm ok with that... Fortunately most of my friends, even though they are not fans, they do like Rob's music, I'd even say that thanks to me (  ) they listen to him more often and get to know songs after which they start to appreciate him... Q2: I have a friend who would always say near me that she hates Robbie & his music and she doesn't understand how I can like it... but it's just one person who says that... others (my close friends, boyfriend, sister, parents) have nothing against Robbie, some songs they like more, some less... and of course they have nothing against Rob's fans (perhaps this question is rather for British fans.... because as I said, I think that here, in Poland, Robbie's music is well received and really appreciated (on the radio, tv - never heard a bad thing about him...) ). Q3: and do you moan too much about how Robbie is perceived? I don't... (there will always be press which will say bad things about Robbie. But there are also those who treat him fairly and are positive about him, and I think they are in majority... Of course I don't like to read bad reviews about Rob, but REALLY these days I find most of them positive... so is there anything to moan about?). By the way, great questions cozerocks, glad you asked them because I'm really curious what will be some Brits' answers
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#5
09-01-10, 05:51 PM
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Very good questions.
Robbie fans can be opinionated, but i think it is more a sticking up for him with me. Alot of people I know like his music but since he came out with the new album, its always 'is he on drugs'. 'He's too cocky' 'He's an attention seeker' etc etc. Then I have to defend him, and when I'm finished, they then call me obsessed. I also don't think we moan about how he is perceived, but stick up for him. As a Robbie fan, we know more about him than the general public. We've read the books etc.. I think he is perceived very unfairly by some, and it is from those that know nothing about him. Andwe may be seen to be moaning but we are not, just fed up with the horrible things that are said about him. I love the fans on this site, theres a real intellect about everyone and you can have a real grown up discussion. Whereas on another site I go on (not RW) its totally different. They are grown up people acting as teenagers.
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09-01-10, 06:09 PM
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I agree with Jazz and add British fans tend to be very polarised about Rob - they either love him or hate him. They love him because human nature tends to want to protect those preceived to be good and defenseless. (ie fight the negative and unfair UK press)
They hate him, because here is this cocky lad from Stoke, who seems to be god's gift to women and has too much money - ie jealousy. If you actually sit either group down, few of them ever mention his music! I like most of Rob's music and happen to think he is a gifted and highly talented individual. And I am encouraged by the fact that a bloke from Stoke did good. Well done to him I say - good on yer! However, many British people rather than praise talent or intelligence, would rather dismiss and/or attack it. It is one of the many reasons why I am ashamed to be British - that and the fact we cant cope with a few inches of snow!!! Question 1, are Robbie fans too opinionated No - everyone is entitled to their opinions, however extreme - unless it encourages hatred and /or violence Question 2, how do you think Robbie fans are perceived Hopefully no more or no less than other fans - the bigger the star, the wider the range of fans Question 3, do Robbie fans moan too much about how Robbie is perceived Nope, because the UK press is very unfair and unregulated - other countries dont have this issue Question 4, are Robbie fans scared of negative publicity No, but we tend to get upset if the negative publicity is false or inaccurate Last edited by Robstoke; 09-01-10 at 06:20 PM.
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09-01-10, 06:28 PM
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Well I have to admit I have defended Rob against unfair criticism from people who think they know a lot about him but don't really, yes once I have defended him I am called obsessed, this used to be upsetting back in the earlier days but as time has gone on I now understand that it is just ignorance on their part.
Great feed back though guys
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