One last question before I leave the forums for good that has nothing to do with self pity or attention seeking or anything like that

[tz0o]

Posted: 7/24/06 at 5:47pm

Hey. You don't have to read this whole thing if you don't want to. I just thought that I would let out some steam. If you want to get straight to the question, just skip to the third paragraph, stop reading at the end of said paragraph, and have a nice day. Everyone else, be prepared, 'cause I've toughened up since the last time you've heard of me.

You might remember me as the person that everyone picked on. That everyone called Rodney (Geez, one thing I never understood was why someone didn't check and compare Rodney and my computer's IEP addresses. I garuntee you 100% that there is no match whatsoever, that I am just what I claim to be: a seventeen year old who has an interest in Broadway just like the rest of you.) . That, according to one who calls herself "colleen_lee" (and this is the part that, truth be told, actually stung me the most), no one will take seriously anymore, no matter how many times I attempt to turn over a new leaf, because, accordin' to her, "the damage I delt has already been done". I'm not trying to be evil. I have considered all that you taught me and I have learned from my mistakes thanks to you all. You saved me from going down the wrong path. As for our president? While I still support him, I do wish that he would change his stance on a number of things, including gay marriage. I still don't understand why people here insisted that I was nothing but a big joke, that just because my opinions are different from yours, they are insignifigant. It's immature, if you ask me, and I'm only seventeen for Pete's sake!

But whatever. I'm sure that none of you are interested in any of my moaning. On my last post, I promised that I would leave if everyone wanted me to. And since for some odd reason, people find me to be so darn offensive, I'll do just that. But first, I have one more question for y'all that is free from self pity and free from attention seeking: Where can I find another Broadway forum that is just as good as this one? I've searched and I've searched, but I couldn't find anything. The time that I have spent here has been so precious, and I have learned so much that I have never known before. Before this whole fiasco (which I'm pretty sure y'all have forgotton about until I started this topic), I used to love it here. That's why I want to find another quality forum for me to hang out on. So if you have any ideas as to where there is another Broadway forum that is just as good as this, please tell me in this post or via PM. Thank you.

Now, I know what y'all are thinkin'. "Why is she bringin' this up again after we have long forgotton about it?" Believe it or not, this event remains close to my heart, and when I think about all of the people I might have potentially offended, it traumatizes me to this day. That is why in my last post, I wanted to turn over a new leaf, to be forgiven. And I know what else you're thinkin', too: "Geez, Rodney (since I'm sure people out there are still gonna call me Rondey) said that this post isn't self pitying or attention seeking, but it really is." And looking back at my post, I understand how you may feel that way, because it *does* read like a self pitying or attention seeking post. But there is one big difference: I don't pity myself. In fact, half of me feels guilty for offending seemingly everyone on the entire friggen board, while the other half thinks that you all are not only immature, but a bunch of hypocrites that preach freedom of opinion but then turn around and ridicules anyone who thinks differently than you. Reminds me of somethin' from Farenheit 491 and 1984, if ya ask me.

Well, that's all I have to say for myself. Remember that I didn't force ya to read my ranting and offered that you could just skip to the question. Nevertheless, I know I'm gonna get flamed heavily anyways, so what difference does words make?

-tz0o

That's my story, 'n I'm stickin' to it!

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 7/24/06 at 5:51pm

You lost me at accordin', Tex. Have a nice life, now get goin' wherever you're a-goin'. Scat!

[Fiction Writer]

Posted: 7/24/06 at 5:52pm

I'm sorry that the people here weren't more welcoming. As for another forum, I don't think there is one.

Have a nice life.

[SweetQintheLights]

Posted: 7/24/06 at 5:53pm

Although I'd love to respond to the rest of the post, I will hold back.

There are other Broadway boards but I'm not sure the name of them. I do know one starts with an A. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.

Edit: I think this may be one: http://www.talkinbroadway.com

Updated On: 7/24/06 at 05:53 PM

[TxTwoStep]

Posted: 7/24/06 at 5:56pm

they mean ATC, or All That Chat, of course. May your journey be as sincere as you seem to be...

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 7/24/06 at 5:59pm

All That Chat is no That's All Chat, that's for sure.

[papalovesmambo]

Posted: 7/24/06 at 6:01pm

*sniff*

god, it's been so long since we had a really good farewell (or please someone make some points that might convince me not to leave) post...

Updated On: 7/24/06 at 06:01 PM

[iflitifloat]

Posted: 7/24/06 at 6:03pm

Wait a minute. I'm confused. So a handful of people have dubbed you Rodney because of your politics? Or have you acted like a crazed lunatic and been intentionally offensive? But you are not now and never have been the poster formerly known as Rodney, or EricDMB, etc?

Frankly, I've never noticed you, and I mean that in a good way...

I *do* think that the tendency people have to assume that any new poster MUST be a recycled version of an old poster has gotten very out of hand.

I would urge you to hang in there. Life on BWW turns on a dime, as it were. The brouhaha always seems like a bigger deal when you are the one in the middle of it. As I can tell you from experience...

[papalovesmambo]

Posted: 7/24/06 at 6:05pm

don't listen to her. run away. run like the wind.

Updated On: 7/24/06 at 06:05 PM

[SweetQintheLights]

Posted: 7/24/06 at 6:06pm

"I *do* think that the tendency people have to assume that any new poster MUST be a recycled version of an old poster has gotten very out of hand.

I would urge you to hang in there. Life on BWW turns on a dime, as it were. The brouhaha always seems like a bigger deal when you are the one in the middle of it. As I can tell you from experience..."

I could not agree more.

"How bout a little black dress?"~hannahshule "I have a penis, not a vagina." ~munkustrap178

Updated On: 7/24/06 at 06:06 PM

[zzannahk]

Posted: 7/24/06 at 6:06pm

And only a month after threatening to leave....

re: It's been a while since people have called me Rodney. . . - tz0o Jun 17, 11:13 AM
If you're refering to me as "Rodney," let me remind you of one thing:

I AM NOT RODNEY!!!


If you are talking about me in this username, however, I apologize for any bigoted remarks that I might have made without realizing it, and, if you want me to, I will leave the boards for good....

[Fiction Writer]

Posted: 7/24/06 at 6:08pm

Speaking from experience, they all come back.

[tz0o]

Posted: 7/24/06 at 6:09pm

I waited a month for this next post just to make sure nobody wanted me to stay.

And no, I don't remember me being intentionally offensive to anyone, especially since such an action is very out of character to me.

[iflitifloat]

Posted: 7/24/06 at 6:10pm

It's all too confusing. Why not do it the American way? Delete your current account and come back as someone new ... and in the future, think before you post anything homophobic or bigoted or whatever it is you did for which you are apologizing.

I like to think people can change...

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 7/24/06 at 6:10pm

I *do* think that the tendency people have to assume that any new poster MUST be a recycled version of an old poster has gotten very out of hand.

You would say that, Jose. Or my name isn't PalRathnait.

[SweetQintheLights]

Posted: 7/24/06 at 6:11pm

"I waited a month for this next post just to make sure nobody wanted me to stay."

Okay, I'm sorry. That's just asking to be beaten. I was trying to be nice and sympathetic but I think you've just broken the camels back.

Nobody is going to say, "No! Please stay! We will miss you terribly! BWW will not be the same without you!"

Well, they may say that but it sure won't be sincere.

Updated On: 7/24/06 at 06:11 PM

[cheezedoodle]

Posted: 7/24/06 at 6:11pm

"Speaking from experience, they all come back."

Very true Captain Obvious!

[tz0o]

Posted: 7/24/06 at 6:13pm

Did I just offend somebody? Oh, shoot! I'm so sorry! I try not to be offensive, it just. . . .happens.

[papalovesmambo]

Posted: 7/24/06 at 6:15pm

run. don't listen to them. they're just setting you up for the big fall. in the end you'll suffer more than poor sainted jack twist at the hands of that unruly mob of self loathing gay cowboys.

Updated On: 7/24/06 at 06:15 PM

[cheezedoodle]

Posted: 7/24/06 at 6:17pm

jack twist...I thought that was a new summer beverage.

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 7/24/06 at 6:17pm

You should stick around. I think the gang voted you prom queen. Just step over there under that bucket...

[etoile]

Posted: 7/24/06 at 6:18pm

If someone didn't want to be attention seeking wouldn't their title be about 20 words less?

[morosco]

Posted: 7/24/06 at 6:18pm

1) What is Farenheit 491 ?
2) What does being called a "Rodney" imply?

Apparently I haven't been keeping up with things here.

[SweetQintheLights]

Posted: 7/24/06 at 6:20pm

I think they typed Farenheit 491 by mistake.
Rodney was a previous poster that had a lack of maturity.

[tz0o]

Posted: 7/24/06 at 6:21pm

Apparently, Rodney is some older poster who offended the bejezus out of everyone by saying that gay people spread AIDS. I, incidentally, don't, never did, and never will, believe that story.

Fareinheit 491 (is that the name?) is the name of a book and a movie.

And once again, SweetQin, I'm so sorry if I offended you.