Poll: Do you think that the world would function well under the Qun?

[Luke3184]

As the question states really, and why do you think so?

Personally, as a devout capitalist, I don't think a world in which you're roles are assigned would be either fair or functional/ Human being on the whole are ambitious creatures, less so now unfortunately. It seems more of a pull back to the feudal society which has been proven to be ineffective. Ideas?

 

[OutcastBOS]

Answering this question is not the demand of the Qun. Be thankful.

Seriously though, I don't think so. Humans are made for free will, and taking that away from them won't do much but make them resent their lives.

 

[Hiname]

Uhm... No. Just... no.

How am I to put thus.. this stuff simply doesn't make sense. (To my ears at least)
Plus, human psychology would never work out that way.

 

[SinisterGehe]

Umm... What is " Qun".

World wont function long as there is emotions and opinions. IF that is what you are asking, maybe you should clear up what you are referring to since there are lots of people form other cultures and languages here.

 

[ZeroMachine]

Good god, no.

The Qun has some good ideals, but the idea of having on set role in a way more strict than even the Dwarves of Orzammar is just insane.

I can't understand the other races that convert to the Qun. Not to mention they treat mages like a plague.

I like Sten. Well... Origin's Sten. And I'm sure there are other less strict Qunari as well. But on a whole, I hate those fuckers.

(In a good way- as in "I highly disagree with their way of life", not as in "they're a horribly developed fictional race." Except for those fucking retconned horns. Fuck those things into oblivion.)

 

[Luke3184]

Umm... What is " Qun".

World wont function long as there is emotions and opinions. IF that is what you are asking, maybe you should clear up what you are referring to since there are lots of people form other cultures and languages here.

The Qun is a fictional religion which features in the Dragon Age games. So it only really applies to people who have played the game.

 

[Adeoma]

most commentors are looking at this through the perspective of one brought up reinforced with freedom and choice being idealized. Actually the world would work very well under the qun, job satisfaction, a sense of belonging, a higher goal, no looking for a job, no mental or stressful taxation of being unsure of the future, constant company that believe what you believe.

 

[DustyDrB]

Sure, the world could use a lot more intolerance and self-righteousness.

 

[MisterShine]

Answering this question is not the demand of the Qun. Be thankful.

There are few things I love more in a public forum than first replies made of so much win.

OT: No, humans are too free-willed to follow the Qun in any meaningful manner. I respect the Qunari and what they do (more so than the templars and mages anyway), but they're not too cooperative with outsiders and they don't take apostasy well. We've had/have a few such organizations in our time, and any student of history will tell you how that went over.

 

[Luke3184]

Have to say I'm liking all the different takes, wish the guys who voted pro Qun backed themselves up a little more, would be quite interested to hear their takes.

 

[Biodeamon]

who're the Qun?

you say you're speaking a devote capitlist but what about the socialists here, hmmmm? We didn't just all go out after the USSR fell apart you know...

 

[Catie Caraco]

For some people it would be useful, I think, but for most, I don't think so. Just as with Saemus, some people long for a sense of purpose and a sense of belonging. There are some misfits, some people who have been abused or neglected, or people who have been failed by their society and laws, who could benefit from that sort of structured society. It could be nice, knowing your role and knowing exactly what was expected of you. If you lived by the Qun you'd never feel like you aren't contributing to society. You'd never feel useless or lonely, or powerless. You wouldn't be asked to accomplish more than you are capable of. It seems to be like it would be a satisfactory and simplistic existence, if not a thrilling one or a challenging one. I can see the appeal to it, even though I would not wish to live by the Qun.

 

[Aetera]

It would have a much better chance of working if women had an equal opportunity for jobs and roles.

 

[TheKruzdawg]

I don't think this would work in the long run. I base this assessment off of Ayn Rand's novella "Anthem."

Human society in that story has given up any sense of the individual and people are given jobs and that is all they know for their entire lives. There is no emotion, a ruling class makes all of the decisions and others have no say in it at all. Tradition rules above all else, even if something else would be better for all.

That sounds just plain awful to me.

 

[Sniper Team 4]

IF people accepted it and followed it--and I'm talking the vast majority of people, like 95%--then yes. Things would get done and society would run like a perfect machine. No real problems.
Since we know that would never happen, the Qun would simply lead to bloodshed and slaughter on both sides. Just like it does in the video games that it's taken from. Even Sten admits that a war is coming and, while he's not looking forward to fighting The Warden, he will do it if that is what the Qun demands.

 

[Luke3184]

I don't think this would work in the long run. I base this assessment off of Ayn Rand's novella "Anthem."

Human society in that story has given up any sense of the individual and people are given jobs and that is all they know for their entire lives. There is no emotion, a ruling class makes all of the decisions and others have no say in it at all. Tradition rules above all else, even if something else would be better for all.

That sounds just plain awful to me.

Somebody else who reads Rand, my my I tip my hat to you good sir.

 

[TheKruzdawg]

I don't think this would work in the long run. I base this assessment off of Ayn Rand's novella "Anthem."

Human society in that story has given up any sense of the individual and people are given jobs and that is all they know for their entire lives. There is no emotion, a ruling class makes all of the decisions and others have no say in it at all. Tradition rules above all else, even if something else would be better for all.

That sounds just plain awful to me.

Somebody else who reads Rand, my my I tip my hat to you good sir.

Don't congratulate me too much, that's the only work of her's that I've read. I started Atlas Shrugged, but had to stop due to schoolwork taking priority and I haven't gotten back to it yet.

I read it because I was writing a paper about literary and philosophical symbolism in classic rock music, specifically with a focus on The Who, Styx, and Rush. That's when I discovered that the story told in 2112 by Rush is an exact parallel of Anthem by Rand. A lot of Rush's songs have Rand-ian influence because Neil Peart, they're primary songwriter, is apparently a huge fan.

But how cool is that? I got to write a research paper about Rush!!

 

[Orekoya]

who're the Qun?

Spoiler: This is Qun and why the Qun won't work.

[http://thepunchlineismachismo.com/archives/790]

 

[Tohuvabohu]

No.

Humans complain too much without their precious comforts and a majority of humanity would not be ready to meet the demands of the Qun when called for.

In other words, there'd be rebellions up the ass. It's fine that they accept those crazy enough to become a part of their society though.

I know I'd ***** and moan if the Qun demanded I take the role of something like a rickshaw operator or an interpretive dancer. The Arishok would break my neck for it too.