I think we have turned a corner!

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I think we have turned a corner!

Posted: 9/19/04 at 10:10am

I have recieved probably 10-20 PM a day telling me that they are so glad that I have "taken on" the bullies on this board. Yes we still have Bullies but I think overall people are starting to understand it is not "cool" to be mean here. Mean people suck. GREAT JOB FOLKS!

re: I think we have turned a corner!

Posted: 9/19/04 at 10:44am

More power to ya

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Posted: 9/19/04 at 10:48am

Thanks Nodaybuttoday2. Stay the course. :0)

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Posted: 9/19/04 at 11:19am

If you can't stand the heat, as they say...

Look, my first day on the board I was relentlessly pummelled over and over by a bully. But instead of whining about it or running away, I decided to ignore that person from then on out.

That's what grownups do. They all learn to live together, or they get out. Whining is for children and it wastes bandwidth.

Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson

re: I think we have turned a corner!

Posted: 9/19/04 at 11:27am

That is one approach and I don't disagree with you. I however have chosen another course. Call people to the task of being nicer. It is not the heat that I can not stand it is watching people try to hurt one another with words when I know deep down we are all good people. Thanks for your thoughts.

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Posted: 9/19/04 at 12:46pm

All of you who have PM'd me should start to post your thoughts on the board. It is good stuff. Fear not!

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Posted: 9/19/04 at 12:49pm

i say we just kill AlmostThere and move on.
sheesh, these f*cking newbies need to be put in their places.
-d.b.j-

Vary My Days.

re: I think we have turned a corner!

Posted: 9/19/04 at 1:24pm

Wait a second.... A little harsh maybe?
A step is a step. If AlmostThere feels comfortable enough to ask that question here, and I am saying this thinking there might be a reason behind it other than meer curiosity, we could show a little support and not be so cutting. This is a board populated by those in the industry and those whom are supporters of the industry. I can understand many reasons for bringing that sort of question here. Bullies are common, maybe not so prevalent in the world of theater than in other media but they still exist non the less.

re: I think we have turned a corner!

Posted: 9/19/04 at 1:31pm

GovernorSlaton Thank you very much!

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Posted: 9/19/04 at 1:34pm

GovSlaton, I believe that is the funniest thing you've ever posted...good job and great carryover!!

Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson

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Posted: 9/19/04 at 1:49pm

#12

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Posted: 9/19/04 at 2:04pm

I wish all thirteen year olds were as well spoken, Slaton. Can't we just all try to chill and enjoy theatre? If someone annoys you, ignore them.

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Posted: 9/19/04 at 2:11pm

Insomniak....well said. I believe that if everyone feels safe about posting their thoughts it will add to this wonderful theatre community. If people are fearful of posting because people attack them imagine how much we will all be missing.

Well done!

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Posted: 9/19/04 at 2:18pm

I think everyone needs to grow some thicker skin. This is the internet for goodness sakes, and if your feelings are really that hurt by people you have never met, or will never meet---then I feel really sorry for you. Most of the "bullies" are just bullying in good fun.

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Posted: 9/19/04 at 2:20pm

Good point, LittleFish.

*rolls eyes at thread*

#16

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Posted: 9/19/04 at 2:22pm

And if this bothers you, ignore it.

#17

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Posted: 9/19/04 at 2:24pm

Which corner did we turn?

There are corners you turn you didn't know you turned until you've turned.

"One no longer loves one's insight enough once one communicates it."

The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.

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Posted: 9/19/04 at 2:45pm

Believe me or not....I have thick skin and the bullies do not bother me. I am concerned about people who do get bothered by it. I got messages from people who have interesting things to share but don't want to deal with the negativity and attacks. Your point is well taken, but I ask...is it that hard to just treat everyone with dignity and respect? Yes you can ignore it but why?

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Posted: 9/19/04 at 2:49pm

This site was created with this in mind. Rob must agree. He posted two rules.

1) Please post with courtesy (and common sense) - no use of profanity, obscenities, or name calling.

2) No personal attacks - we all have different opinions - disagree with the view, not with the person.

#20

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Posted: 9/19/04 at 2:59pm

...

It is both good and bad, I suppose, that the previous threads involving footwear have been deleted. In this case, it's good for you, isn't it, AlmostThere?

#21

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Posted: 9/19/04 at 3:32pm

A little late, but Gov- that was genious.

Real men are tenors.

#22

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Posted: 9/19/04 at 3:42pm

You're asking for it, fuzzy footwear...

#23

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Posted: 9/19/04 at 4:41pm

"This site was created with this in mind. Rob must agree. He posted two rules.

1) Please post with courtesy (and common sense) - no use of profanity, obscenities, or name calling.

2) No personal attacks - we all have different opinions - disagree with the view, not with the person."

They also say in the guidelines "BroadwayWorld.com reserves the right to remove any posts that we deem inappropriate as per these guidelines and at our discretion."

Roband Craig have also stated numerous times, "remember kids - one name = one ID.

Thank you..

-Craig"

That's just one example of the numerous times they've said it. and here's the link if you don't believe me. https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.cfm?page=31&thread=112052&startthread=151917&boardname=off

My avatar is a reminder to myself. I need lots of reminders...

Updated On: 9/19/04 at 04:41 PM

#24

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Posted: 9/19/04 at 5:08pm

Priest, you really really crack me up. And I might have to get rid of my Family Guy sig and put what you just said in there (if you dont mind..)

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Posted: 9/19/04 at 5:35pm

I always love being lectured by someone new, and it immediately makes me kind of regress and want to say something snotty, for no special reason. But I've gotten hold of myself and will act mature. Yours is not a sentiment with which I necessarily disagree even, I just find it a tad premature for you to be leading brigade. There are layers of things going on...history...new identities...of which you presumably have no clue.

But fear not... you're not the first, and certainly won't be the last to beat this particular drum.

Sueleen Gay: "Here you go, Bitch, now go make some fukcing lemonade." 10/28/10

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