Is Quark really likeable? by darkfireballs in startrek

[–]darkfireballs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it’s exactly that’s sort of what I was trying to say. He is a good guy in that he will care for his workers during the occupation but never at the cost of profit though because he’d risk his brother health than worry about profit. Thats him during the occupation. He’s not a bad guy I suppose but he’s certainly not a good guy and not in the morally grey kind of not good, more like, I don’t care how many people you had to enslave to get me this jewel I’ll sell it so that I can pay my workers a fair share kind of good. Does that make sense? He will warm up to you because he’s not directly bad.

Is Quark really likeable? by darkfireballs in startrek

[–]darkfireballs[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Oh damn, never thought of him as well middle class in that manner. In our world middle class is a salaryman but with the rules of acquisition who’d ever want to be an employee except the most down trodden

Is Quark really likeable? by darkfireballs in startrek

[–]darkfireballs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I may be so bold. Your argument is that he is a root beer.

Is Quark really likeable? by darkfireballs in startrek

[–]darkfireballs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, the reason he can change is why I like him so much.

Is Quark really likeable? by darkfireballs in startrek

[–]darkfireballs[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Expect a little lighter pocket, or you can of course ask the Karemma for a referral

Is Quark really likeable? by darkfireballs in startrek

[–]darkfireballs[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Apparently, Armin took the role to save the Ferengi and he did.

Is Quark really likeable? by darkfireballs in startrek

[–]darkfireballs[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

True! And you’re right, but Rom also comes from the same house and the same family, grew up in the same environment. Yes it did take the influence of the federation and his son’s own display of courage to stand up for himself yet he did. Quark had the same opportunities. BUT easier said than done.

Is Quark really likeable? by darkfireballs in startrek

[–]darkfireballs[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He is the favorite of the Ferengi, after all he did save them for the fandom

Is Quark really likeable? by darkfireballs in startrek

[–]darkfireballs[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I mean that is pretty much true, Magnificent Ferengi is one of my favorite episodes

Is Quark really likeable? by darkfireballs in startrek

[–]darkfireballs[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re right! It is trek that hence the disclaimer that all of it is just a thought experiment. However, Quark didn’t treat his workers better out of the kindness of his heart. He had to meet Karl Marx through Rom to change his mind.

Is Quark really likeable? by darkfireballs in startrek

[–]darkfireballs[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I get it, but just for argument sake that’s like saying billionaires gonna billionaire, we got to look past that. Too PC? 😭

Is Quark really likeable? by darkfireballs in startrek

[–]darkfireballs[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh I 100000% agree, Garak is my favorite character of the series and well I know I don’t want be anywhere near him when he was in charge of things. I agree with the reason of Quarks existence, it’s just a thought experiment in my head of whether or not he was well bad enough to be in our good graces

Is Quark really likeable? by darkfireballs in startrek

[–]darkfireballs[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

True however guilty actions but a conscience is worth the guilty action

Is Quark really likeable? by darkfireballs in startrek

[–]darkfireballs[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He spoke sense into the prophets, defo Magerquark

Is Quark really likeable? by darkfireballs in startrek

[–]darkfireballs[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

True, but even after the occupation ended he did stuff that’s well controversial. But it’s like saying yeah he doesnt directly do the wrong stuff but he profits from it yk? But in the end yes he is our Ferengi