Lollypop 0 Posted July 3, 2003 I think that it was the right choice to turn it down. Human beings shouldn't have too much power, we are too inmature to handle it...You know the old saying Power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely We would probably cause more damage by trying not to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nellis 0 Posted July 3, 2003 If he could have kept it with him still being Riker then yes. If he had aken it and he became mean and annoying then no. So I voted Don't know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JTKirk1 0 Posted July 3, 2003 Got to go with no couldn't see any human having Q powers without some kind of consequences, but hey that's just me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yillara Skye 1 Posted July 4, 2003 Riker bugs the heck out of me(not my favorite at all), and I am positive he could have become more irritating,IMO, if he kept the power... so I voted No. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A l t e r E g o 9 Posted July 4, 2003 I voted no. Not in this Universe at least, would be great to find out the Mirror Riker kept the power! :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goose 0 Posted July 4, 2003 Stardate:213504.9 I agree with Lollypop.If Riker would of kept the power no matter what his good intentions would of been.I believe nothing good would of come out of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stelfan 0 Posted July 4, 2003 Humans have a tendency to use power in the wrong way, so no he was right not to keep them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrekkieMage 0 Posted July 4, 2003 I voted for 'I don't know' because I'm not sure, I'm leaning torwards saying no, but I'm really not sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RikerChick 5 Posted July 4, 2003 No way. No human should have that power. And besides, he's perfect the way he is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ddillard 2 Posted July 4, 2003 I am not really sure. If he could have been able to keep his personality and restrict himself to only using it for good then maybe, but as we saw in the episode he was unable to use it responsibly and therefore I would have to say no. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Picard 12 Posted July 4, 2003 I am not sure, too. I think he could have helped the Enterprise a lot with his power. But Jean-Luc made him promise not to use the power so he could not do it. But on the other hand I think it is not good to give a "weak" human such a strong power. He could use it not only to help if he is being annoyed of someone (I imagine Riker turning Wesley into a bottle :) ).... So I finally say: NO. He was right giving the power back to Q. Mrs. Captain Picard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ezri Dax 0 Posted July 5, 2003 No... Power change can change any man... Especially when they are unlimited... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
removed 0 Posted July 8, 2003 i voted no. power corrupts the mind. (but when did this happen? i dont think ive ever seen this episode.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yillara Skye 1 Posted July 8, 2003 i voted no. power corrupts the mind. (but when did this happen? i dont think ive ever seen this episode.) The episode is Hide and Q And I agree there is many people out there who are not cut out to have power, since it corrupts them so violently. Even the best leaders/rulers have been corrupted even in the smallest ways. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 5 Posted July 8, 2003 No..He would've have turned bad..Power does that..Maybe in a Mirror universe it would be good to have that power.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
omni'X 0 Posted July 8, 2003 no person could control that much power Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Data 0 Posted July 8, 2003 I really do not know. It could of been neat. But it would be neater if Data had Q powers. Maybe He would not have died. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yillara Skye 1 Posted July 8, 2003 I really do not know. It could of been neat. But it would be neater if Data had Q powers. Maybe He would not have died. :) Oh, please, do not make me cry right now...no mentioning him dyi...I am not going to say that... I am not sure if Data wiould have actually accepted the powers... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chataeya 0 Posted July 8, 2003 I voted NO......to much power is not good for humans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsbs 0 Posted July 9, 2003 Definately not - Riker with Q powers?? Gee...I wonder what he'd use them for? Ya know, I suddenly love Riker. He's soooo good looking... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A l t e r E g o 9 Posted July 9, 2003 Definately not - Riker with Q powers?? Gee...I wonder what he'd use them for? Ya know, I suddenly love Riker. He's soooo good looking... Good one! :lol: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsbs 0 Posted July 9, 2003 What are you talking about? Don't you think Riker's hot? Ok, lol, thanks alterego . Sorry, but seriously. I think Riker with Q powers would be worse than Q...no offense Rikerchick!! I love Riker, but I don't think him and Q powers would be a great mix... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yillara Skye 1 Posted July 10, 2003 Definately not - Riker with Q powers?? Gee...I wonder what he'd use them for? Ya know, I suddenly love Riker. He's soooo good looking... ROFL!!!! Good one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hangon 3 Posted February 15, 2004 If i was him i would have kept Q powers. just think..snap bye borg..snap bye romulans Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edmcgon 0 Posted February 15, 2004 If I were in Riker's shoes, yes. Within the context of the TNG plot, no. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Star Trek Fan 0 Posted February 15, 2004 Yes, he could have given all of Starfleet that power. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mfa_angelfire 0 Posted February 15, 2004 i voted yes who wouldnot want the vast powers of the universe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LoveMalePecs1 0 Posted February 15, 2004 (edited) What ur forgetting other than Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely was that in "HIDE AND Q" in the 24 th Century Mankind isn't quite ready or prepared for those powers Q-Like ("that in this case being able to Control Time And Space and and anything else u can imagine") not at our Present stage of development or the 24th Century someday we will be able to control Powers like that Far Future Time???? :P Edited February 15, 2004 by LoveMalePecs1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
