Fear of Posting!- Page 2

[leap_of_moo]

Posted: 2/25/06 at 11:48pm

I lurked for a long time before I posted at all. Now I only post on threads with topics I know about. Although I still don't post very often.

[jasonf]

Posted: 2/25/06 at 11:57pm

Is it wrong that I laughed that the original poster's intent was to ease herself (himself?) into this and the only thing I could think after reading the original post was: "You would have had a better case if you spelled your own name right."

Anyway, welcome....

[TheaterAddict7652]

Posted: 2/26/06 at 1:00am

The thing I'm afraid of posting is something saying how much I love a certain show or performer and then having another person flat-out insulting it/them. That's what bothers me the most- there are plenty of shows/actors that I can't stand, but I don't say anything about how much I hate it, because I know that there are fans of it on the board.

[CanadianSnowbird]

Posted: 2/26/06 at 1:03am

I often feel that I don't know enough about something to post about it, even if it interests me, so I tend to shy away.

[jasonf]

Posted: 2/26/06 at 1:05am

Some people on here are willing to be teachers. Just ignore those who fling the hate.

If you want to know something, ask. Someone will usually answer and help out. (A shout out to Margo is usually a help....)

[CanadianSnowbird]

Posted: 2/26/06 at 1:07am

I've found some really helpful people. I've just found that I'm so new to the Broadway world that it's a lot to take in all at once.

[tacos are great]

Posted: 2/26/06 at 1:19am

I still refuse to start a thread.

[bongoboy]

Posted: 2/26/06 at 1:20am

aww...taco...let's get over this now...i promise i'll post a nice response to it!!!!!

[CanadianSnowbird]

Posted: 2/26/06 at 1:22am

That's my fear too Noah. I'd be afraid no one would reply to my thread or they'd all say "we have a thread already, use the search button."

[bongoboy]

Posted: 2/26/06 at 1:23am

awwww, come on...you have to get wet before you can learn to swim...come on guys/gals...start a thread...i started one today and i think 8 people looked at and i had no responses....no big deal.

[CanadianSnowbird]

Posted: 2/26/06 at 1:30am

Now there's pressure. I don't really have anything to start a thread on, so that's another factor.

[bongoboy]

Posted: 2/26/06 at 1:36am

ok..i'll lay off...no worries...enjoy the site any way you choose...it's a beautiful thing.

[Broadwayboobs]

Posted: 2/26/06 at 1:38am

Hey guys..it took me weeks of posting before I started a thread...first I wanted everyone who posted on the OT board to get to know me...then I started a thread. I remember my first thread was ... "If Helen Keller had to audition for a Broadway musical what song would she sing?" I posted "I'm just a girl who cain't say No"....well the thread took off with other funny songs, but then one of the moderators posted that this thread should be deleted, seems he found it in "poor taste"...I was horrified..but it kept going and eventually it did get deleted, but by that time I got to meet some other fun posters. So if you feel you have something worth talking about or funny...do it..have fun !!!

[CanadianSnowbird]

Posted: 2/26/06 at 1:42am

I find part of the problem is that I'm so sensitive about people liking me, even though I don't know any of you so it really shouldn't matter.

Thanks for responding to me. It's nice to be able to talk with different people that aren't in my "safe" threads. It makes me feel more comfortable posting around.

[pab]

Posted: 2/26/06 at 1:44am

Umm . . . I don't understand how anyone who have reached the level of Broadway Legend can have a fear of posting.

[CanadianSnowbird]

Posted: 2/26/06 at 1:48am

heehee. I know what you mean, I posted a lot in the Adam thread, which grows very quickly (it's on part 7). I haven't posted much throughout the rest of the board.

[bongoboy]

Posted: 2/26/06 at 1:48am

it seems the person is posting in 'safe' threads...take a look back a little bit pab.

[bongoboy]

Posted: 2/26/06 at 1:50am

that is funny though if you take the statuses seriously...i'm only a broadway star and i've been here since the beginning.

[CanadianSnowbird]

Posted: 2/26/06 at 1:52am

It only took me 22 days to become a legend. I figured I was bothering everyone by talking so much. But once I get comfortable, I can't stop. Which I'm sure you're realizing. I'm taking over truly scruptious' thread.

Thanks for your help. I'm off to bed. Updated On: 2/26/06 at 01:52 AM

[grizzabella]

Posted: 2/26/06 at 3:21pm

First, Truly, know that everyone on the board isn't out to humiliate or slam you. Sure, you'll get some flak, but you'll also get people who will support you. I can promise you'll get to talk to lots of people, all of whom have different stories, life experiences and points of view. That's always broadening.
Remember, it's a public message board, with all the positives and negatives that entails. Just relax and enjoy your experience. And welcome aboard.

[Plum]

Posted: 2/26/06 at 3:28pm

*blink* Wow, a legend I've never seen. In a way, it's reassuring.

Don't start a thread unless you're sure it's a new topic. When in doubt, just pass on it. And if no one answers? It doesn't mean they don't love you. :) Seriously, I think I've gotten about 15 replies at most to a thread of mine, and I've been here a while. I'm better at responding to others.

Anyway, a little caution and forethought around here will serve you well, so don't go nuts worrying about it.

[Musical_nerd]

Posted: 2/26/06 at 3:52pm

I didn't post for monthes. I know the feeling.

[sweetestsiren]

Posted: 2/26/06 at 4:08pm

My problem is the complete opposite... I didn't have much problem at all jumping into random threads or even starting my own (after making sure that the topic was new), but the threads with more established groups of posters (e.g. any of the love/appreciation threads) are quite intimidating at first. I guess I was just afraid of being that annoying newbie who messes up the group dynamic? I don't know. In any case, it's way too much overanalyzing for a message board.

[ihearttheatre]

Posted: 2/26/06 at 4:13pm

I'm not afraid of posting, but similar to sweetestsiren, I'm afraid of joining threads with an established group. I'm afraid I won't be accepted into their clique and whatnot. The conversational threads are really intimidating if you weren't there from the beginning, and although I do spent a lot of time on here, I could never keep up with them.

I lurked for only like...a few hours before I joined. haha

[Bohemian1232]

Posted: 2/26/06 at 4:15pm

I lurked for a few months before I joined, and then lurked for a while after. Love threads can be intimidating at first, but then they just become fun.