Member Levels#229
Posted: 8/20/12 at 8:20amI started this thread, simply to ask a question. How were basically new members reaching legend status in such a short time period? I guess I was the only one, to think 1000 postings in a couple month period was out of the norm. I was curious if they were manipulating the system. If the answer is they did it simply by posting, several times a day. seven days a week, then great. That is their perogative and their enjoyment. For me personally, unless Rob is offering free health benefits at Legend level, Life has thrown me too many responsibilities outside of Broadwayworld. If this thread became a us vs them, that had nothing to do with me.
Stage Door Sally
Broadway Legend
Joined: 6/4/09
Member Levels#228
Posted: 8/20/12 at 8:04am
When a theater enthusiast first discovers Broadway World, it's a great experience — a board full of information and dedicated to a world we love and can embrace.
Then the harsh reality sets in and some very nasty people make rude, ugly comments about others that on other moderated chat boards would be deleted, and those posters banned. Instead, they get free reign to spew their vitriol.
That's why I rarely post here anymore. As much as I love Broadway, I can't stand this legendary ugliness — and it's to the bone.
Proposal: Require people to post under their real names.
Updated On: 8/20/12 at 08:04 AM
Member Levels#227
Posted: 8/20/12 at 6:32am
This reminds me of a thread someone started on the OT board recently.
Blackglama
Member Levels#226
Posted: 8/19/12 at 11:55pmthought i would see what kind of response i would get with my stupid question. pj - i think, maybe you caught the reference? the woolworth tower (not building) sorry to interrupt the thread.
Member Levels#225
Posted: 8/19/12 at 6:24pm
Is there a rule against writing "Woolworth Tower"? Or is just that we usually call it the "Woolworth Building"?
ETA: Are you back from vacation, PJ? It was very disconcerting to know you were away.
Updated On: 8/19/12 at 06:24 PM
Member Levels#223
Posted: 8/19/12 at 6:20pm
If one feels one is dismissed, I think it's natural to look for some status indicator that separates one from those who seem to be taken seriously. This isn't a snark against ChiChi, just an observation of human nature. (Or primate nature, as I suspect all apes do the same.)
I got a student evaluation once that complained with some heartache that I favored the theater majors and only cared about their opinions in class discussions. The thing was, I had no idea who was a theater major and who wasn't. I don't know what I did to that student (and evaluations were confidential), but his unhappiness still haunts me a little (even though I assume he's forgotten all about it).
Updated On: 8/19/12 at 06:20 PM
Member Levels#222
Posted: 8/19/12 at 6:05pmOh I wish there was a level for us long time lurkers... been a member forever, but barely ever post... mostly just read! We can be Broadway Ghost. Haha.
Wynbish
Broadway Legend
Joined: 4/27/12
Member Levels#221
Posted: 8/19/12 at 5:52pm
I have a feeling this is a skittles bag of colors.
BWW COLOR-CODED ALERT SYSTEM
CLASS I ALERTS
BLACKWATCH PLAID: real life drama being played out on the board
BURNT SIENNA: a gang-up on one poster
CADMIUM: blatant shilling
CELADON: all hell has broken loose
CHARTREUSE: mild turbulence, with possibility of escalation
CRIMSON: open hostility and sniping in progress...clear to all that it's happening, but the back story is known to only a few
ELPHIE GREEN: unbridled paranoia
FUSCHIA: a poster is having a meltdown, but will be okay by morning
JAUNDICE: uncommonly nastiness, even by BWW standards
MAGENTA: bitch fight in progress;probability of escalation
MOTTLED: unverified report of demise of another poster.
NEW PHILOSOPHY BROWN: poster is spinning a tale of high drama, most likely faux...
OXBLOOD: homicidal maniac in midst...take cover
PUCE: nothing happening; dull
SAFFRON: private conversation threadjack
UNMELLOW YELLOW: rampant self-deletion
VERMILLION: a poster is having a total meltdown that will have residual effects (like leaving the board or at least a prolonged absence)
***Adding any of the Class II factors to any Class I alert increases chance of a meltdown by 20%***
CLASS II ALERTS: Modifiers
ANTIQUEWHITE: grammar/spelling stickler on the loose
BABYBLUE: the kids are taking over
CHAMPAGNE: celebration in progress
CHESTNUT: assh*le on the loose
CORNFLOWER: sock puppet in midst
GOLDENROD: ridiculous attention grab in process
MAUVE: unexpected appearance of information that was told to someone in confidence (loose lips)
PERIWINKLE: risqu? posting
PRESCHOOL PINK: tantrum
QUICKSILVER: passive/aggressive posting with a non-sexual double or deeper meaning aimed at making a point to a certain reader or group of readers
RAW UMBER: a dead horse is being beaten to death...again
SALMON: unbelievable cluelessness
STUCCO: someone seems to be posting while plastered
THISTLE: someone's very touchy
TOMATO: snarkiness
CLASS III ALERTS: Moderator Lunacy
AQUAMARINE: PM warning received
BLACK: thread or post deleted
LILAC: perceived inappropriateness; warning posted
NAN: thread locked
Updated On: 8/19/12 at 05:52 PM
Member Levels#220
Posted: 8/19/12 at 5:44pmWhat color does this classify as?
Member Levels#219
Posted: 8/19/12 at 5:13pm
I used to think threads like these were posted in jest.
Then I realized people actually are concerned about these incredibly meaningless things. I never even notice what "level" other members are. These levels are a silly, fun thingo not meant to be taken seriously and the first person to base their responses on member levels, would be the asshat the century.
Member Levels#217
Posted: 8/19/12 at 3:14pmExcuse me, I'm new here. Can someone give me directions to the Woolworth Building?
Quiche2
Broadway Star
Joined: 7/20/12
Member Levels#216
Posted: 8/19/12 at 10:46amI just wanna be a bway legend.
Quiche2
Broadway Star
Joined: 7/20/12
Member Levels#215
Posted: 8/19/12 at 10:45amfor example, according to my profile, this is my 100th post, making me a Stand-By now.
dramamama611
Broadway Legend
Joined: 12/4/07
Member Levels#214
Posted: 8/19/12 at 9:31am
No need, ArtMan, no need!
And Taz, I whole-heartedly agree.
Member Levels#213
Posted: 8/19/12 at 8:30amDramamama, tried to log on earlier was having difficulty. I apologize.
Member Levels#212
Posted: 8/19/12 at 8:20am
There is some crazy **** going on in this thread.
Any of you guys remember that arrogant legend Kringas? Thank god he doesn't post here anymore.*
*That's an in-joke aimed strictly at legends. If you don't get it, you're not supposed to.
Seriously though, this is a ridiculous thread. I can't help but feel that it's a personality clash being masked by this whole status non-issue.
There are lots of new posters who I already love. Wynbish, Addison, growl, egghumor, and many many more who I can't think of right now.
My opinion of them is based on the content of their contributions to various discussions, not how many posts they have made.
And yea, a new member who posts some blatantly inane and trollish thread is gonna get shat on by the general population. But again, that has to do with their post, not their tenure.
dramamama611
Broadway Legend
Joined: 12/4/07
Member Levels#211
Posted: 8/19/12 at 7:59amOh, Art -- I didn't mean your original post! I understood your question. I meant the debate that followed with Chi-Chi's insistence that all of us that are "legends" are evil.
Member Levels#210
Posted: 8/19/12 at 7:36amThe need was because I wanted to!! As I raise my head in my "real world" environment..either being defensive or just snarky.
dramamama611
Broadway Legend
Joined: 12/4/07
Member Levels#209
Posted: 8/19/12 at 5:08am
We cannot divulge those highly guarded secrets. You will just have to wait in antici-pation.
Shhhhh......
(Still shaking my head at the 'need' for this thread, but there I go, throwing my level around and being judgemental.)
Member Levels#208
Posted: 8/18/12 at 9:41pm
I've become a legend since this thread started! I can't believe I've had a thousand things to say - they sure do add up.
I assume caligraphy-style directions to the clubhouse will be hand delivered tomorrow? Do we all get together in robes and have medieval-style banquets?
Wynbish
Broadway Legend
Joined: 4/27/12
Member Levels#207
Posted: 8/16/12 at 9:56pmI heard that rumor, but I can only divulge a little bit of it every other Thursday.
Member Levels#206
Posted: 8/16/12 at 9:32pm
I heard that rumor as well but I don't have a link. Sorry. 
Member Levels#205
Posted: 8/16/12 at 9:30pmIs the Public trying to transfer this thread 'downtown' as well?
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