What does this mean ?

Question

if you have joined a band as a singer and a member of the band say's they have made you an honorary member . What does that mean please?

Answer 1

it means you are very important to their band and they are very happy to have you

Answer 2

There is an ulterior motive, try to find out before it's too late.

Answer 3

an honorary member is like being a member but not a real member you do the stuff with the group and act like a member but you really arn't a member  

Answer 4

I agree with the other answers - it sounds like it was intended to keep you in your place. While 'honorary' can be positive, suggesting you have been awarded membership as a result of your achievements in other areas, in this context it seems designed to imply that you are not a full member and have been only granted membership on a provisional basis.

To be honest, it says more about the other person than it does about you - perhaps they feel threatened by your talent and are feeling insecure about their status in the band...

Answer 5

It's means he doesn't respect you. You're IN the band...nothing honorary about it! You're part of it and the honorary title is condescending.