#1
Posted: 9/5/04 at 10:07am
Being a first time "board user" I am amazed at the negativity. Can someone explain why people are so bored and negative?
#2
Posted: 9/5/04 at 10:10am
You must find something about it appealing. Otherwise, I would be amazed that you would bother posting somewhere you feel is so negative.
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#3
Posted: 9/5/04 at 10:13am
Gracie - that's something that's been discussed here many times. The reality is, there is no 'reason' for it other than certain people choose to be that way. You'll get all sorts of arguements as to how and why they justify their attitudes, but it still just boils down to their choice.
By the way - welcome to the board! And just so you know, not all of us are negative
By the way - welcome to the board! And just so you know, not all of us are negative
#4
Posted: 9/5/04 at 10:15am
I appreciate it.....I believe that good will prevail!
#6
Posted: 9/5/04 at 10:25am
Being a first time "board user" I am amazed at the negativity. Can someone explain why people are so bored and negative?
As a person who's been on the net for eight years, I can tell you that there is no such thing as an open, freely moderated discussion forum that doesn't constantly bog down into negativity. Usually, in open conversation, the sarcastic or silly "put down" remarks are quickly laughed at through body language and hugs. So one has to adjust one's thinking, when confronting negativity, to default to "laugh" rather than "i'm being attacked."
There's also a yin and yang factor. The good and the bad balance out. I've only started posting here myself and I have to say I've been meeting some very nice people who really seem to like and support each other -- and their love for theatre.
Steve Schalchlin
Living In The Bonus Round -- A Yahoo/GeoCities Landmark Site
As a person who's been on the net for eight years, I can tell you that there is no such thing as an open, freely moderated discussion forum that doesn't constantly bog down into negativity. Usually, in open conversation, the sarcastic or silly "put down" remarks are quickly laughed at through body language and hugs. So one has to adjust one's thinking, when confronting negativity, to default to "laugh" rather than "i'm being attacked."
There's also a yin and yang factor. The good and the bad balance out. I've only started posting here myself and I have to say I've been meeting some very nice people who really seem to like and support each other -- and their love for theatre.
Steve Schalchlin
Living In The Bonus Round -- A Yahoo/GeoCities Landmark Site
#8
Posted: 9/5/04 at 10:28am
Welcome to you, as well, Steve! And thanks for your thoughts, which I happen to agree with.
#9
Posted: 9/5/04 at 10:34am
Why be negative?
Because they can. It's completely anonymous. They can say whatever they want to you because they know YOU don't know who THEY are.
If we were all sitting in the same room discussing this stuff, everyone would be much calmer because they know they could get their face bashed in for attacking someone, like they so casually do here.
Because they can. It's completely anonymous. They can say whatever they want to you because they know YOU don't know who THEY are.
If we were all sitting in the same room discussing this stuff, everyone would be much calmer because they know they could get their face bashed in for attacking someone, like they so casually do here.
#10
Posted: 9/5/04 at 10:38am
This thread belongs to the off-topic.
I don't think people is negative. People just say what they think.
It's funny 'cause to some of you, the negative seems to be the wicked-fans-bashers and the "good guys" seems to be the emptyheads wicked lovers.
I don't think people is negative. People just say what they think.
It's funny 'cause to some of you, the negative seems to be the wicked-fans-bashers and the "good guys" seems to be the emptyheads wicked lovers.
Nobody expects the spanish inquisition!
#11
Posted: 9/5/04 at 10:44am
lol!
and see? we're already on the off-topic board
and see? we're already on the off-topic board
Nobody expects the spanish inquisition!
#12
Posted: 9/5/04 at 10:47am
Welcome, darling!
As for negative posts- just let them be. If someone says something directed at you (highly unlikely), just be mature about it. I, for one, am tired of the hissy fits over stupid stuff or Idina Menzel (however fun they may be.)
As for negative posts- just let them be. If someone says something directed at you (highly unlikely), just be mature about it. I, for one, am tired of the hissy fits over stupid stuff or Idina Menzel (however fun they may be.)
Real men are tenors.
#13
Posted: 9/5/04 at 10:47am
Negativity is a natural component of our make up. A little negativity is OK especially in our humor, as long as we don't forget to be kind to others.
" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."
#14
Posted: 9/5/04 at 11:31am
Anybody else notice that Gracie2 responded to herself up there? I'm thinking she forgot to log off and log back in again as her other identity.
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#15
Posted: 9/5/04 at 11:37am
I can postitively say that I love Namo. But I did find G2"s response to Pol to be on the negative side, dude.
Rest in peace, Iflitifloat.
#16
Posted: 9/5/04 at 11:37am
lol!!!!!
I haven't noticed!
you're right, namo. It's being too much usual the double personalities on this board!
I haven't noticed!
you're right, namo. It's being too much usual the double personalities on this board!
Nobody expects the spanish inquisition!
#17
Posted: 9/5/04 at 12:47pm
steveshack -very well said! i totaly agree w/ you
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