yes becaue I like namor and he looks like an x men sometimes.

It won't last. So what do you think Namor will do when he finds out Emma tricked him into thinking  Shaw was dead when he really is not?

yes

No.  He is his own character and doesn't need to be classed as an X-Man just because he was the first publicly identified 'mutant'.  If they want to create sexual tension or a rival in the Cyclops & Emma Frost relationship, they could do a lot better than a fish in green briefs.

" No.  He is his own character and doesn't need to be classed as an X-Man just because he was the first publicly identified 'mutant'.  If they want to create sexual tension or a rival in the Cyclops & Emma Frost relationship, they could do a lot better than a fish in green briefs. "

"sure "

absolutely not. 

Um... he already is a X-Man...

 ... I say Yes... its OK... its actually cool with me... i mean finally people can see that hes actually a Mutant... and i mean... its alright... not gonna complain about it its a decent idea...IMO... and i kno people think hes "his own character" but same could be said about Wolverine... and being an "interesting character on his own" could also be said about everyone else thats a X-Man... i mean to a FANatic... Rouge is interesting by herself... and/or Rockslide... so again... its all a matter of opinion and for me... hes Ok...

No.

No he doesn't need to be a member of the X-Men, why because he's a mutant? So what he's the king of freaking Atlantis he has more important things to do then worry about the X-Men. I didn't understand the move away from "I am the king of Atlantis and your surface problems do not concern me." To "I want to help the X-Men." It makes no sense its a huge departure from the core character of the character. Besides we all now its going to end with him returning to Atlantis with a bigger disdain for the surface much like every time he comes to the surface to help the Avengers or F4.

"better than a fish in green briefs. "     
 

Also hillarious.

I absolutely hate the idea of Namor being an X-men. He is a hybrid of two races, not necessarily an actual mutant. I really hate Matt Fraction's run on Uncanny and this is exactly one of the reasons why. Namor is much better served being either and Invader, Avenger or Defender than an X-men. Lame lame lame.

Only if he establishes a mutant monarchy, kicks Cyclops and the White Queen of their pedestal, sits on his throne and yells:
 
                              "IMPERIUS REX! I DO NOT TAKE ORDERS FROM YOU! YOU DO FROM ME!" 
 

Namor is as much of an X-Man as Magneto

" No.  He is his own character and doesn't need to be classed as an X-Man just because he was the first publicly identified 'mutant'.  If they want to create sexual tension or a rival in the Cyclops & Emma Frost relationship, they could do a lot better than a fish in green briefs. "

I say yes

No

"Namor is as much of an X-Man as Magneto "

No, he belongs as an Avenger, as he always should or part-time anyway.

I absolutely hate Namor as an X-men. To me this makes about as much sense as Wolverine as an Avenger. Namor is a Monarch a Defender, an Invader, and an Avenger but I certainly can't stand him being an X-men. Personally I think Matt Fractions entire run on X-men is probably one of the weakest since Chuck Austen and that is saying a lot. The X-men use to be Marvel's strongest franchise and feature usually their best writers and artist. Currently I think it features the weakest in both areas. I would really like to see someone else kinda come in and overhaul the franchise. But hey I'm just one fan and that is my opinion.

I have to say, I'm glad they put Namor on the X-Men, but only because it meant I got to see more of him.  And I think his exposure from joining the X-Men is part of the reason why he's getting his own book, which I am all for.
 
Fictionally, it makes little sense to me, especially at this time, with Atlanteans scattered across the globe.  Had they done something with Namor and Emma or if Namor and Doom had some sort of plan that required it, I think it would have been cool.  Unfortunately, neither has happened.  His few appearances on the X-books have been handled in a neglectful or lazy fashion, for the most part.  There have been a few nice moments, but most of the time, he's either relegated to wall paper status or written completely out of character.  Seriously.  The Avenging Son does NOT sit at a table with a bunch of snot nosed mutants and whine to Wolverine about Iceman making dolphin porking jokes.  WTF?! 

Namor does carry the X-Gene.  He's been considered a mutant since X-Men #6, back in 1964.

well he certainly wears the uniform well...lol

" @xerox-kitty said:

" No.  He is his own character and doesn't need to be classed as an X-Man just because he was the first publicly identified 'mutant'.  If they want to create sexual tension or a rival in the Cyclops & Emma Frost relationship, they could do a lot better than a fish in green briefs. "

I agree with everything but the 'fish in green briefs' part :p  But seriously, no. Namor doesn't need to be a X-Man, he's always been an interesting character on his own and his main priority should be the well being of his own Atlantean people. Not the X-Men. "

Yep, I have to agree on Namor's main business should be the Atlanteans.  And from the first issue, it appears some of the Atlanteans agree with that too, and aren't too happy with having to help the mutants.
 
Hmmmm.  I'm curious who folks think could be a better rival for Emma Frost's attentions?  I thought the sexual tension between Namor and Susan Richards in Fantastic Four 1234 and in Civil War was pretty amazing.  And I'm not even a fan of that relationship!