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JacksonMaine
Swing Joined: 12/28/10
#50All That Chat board down
Posted: 1/14/11 at 3:36pmI read both boards on a daily basis. I don't post on either one too frequently, I just don't have time. I do think there are some very smart, insightful people on All That Chat (as I do here) but I can't help but agree that there's also an unpleasant degree of arrogance and condescension which is at times off-putting. On the flip side I do think there is sometimes name calling and unnecessary insults which go on on here which I wish the moderators would control a bit more. In essence, both boards have strengths; they both have weaknesses.
#51All That Chat board down
Posted: 1/14/11 at 4:06pmAlthough I post on both boards, I enjoy BWW a lot more. I was chewed out by a Board member from Arena stage when I said on ATC that I didn't particularly care for their production of "The Light in the Piazza". They tend to be a bit more sanctimonious over there.
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#52All That Chat board down
Posted: 1/14/11 at 4:38pm
The only difference I see between the two boards is this one is funnier. No one over there has a sense of humor.
I also like the longevity of threads here.
But both have their share of Miss Grundys who like to attack others for being morally or intellectually inferior to themselves.
But as far as getting "information" from either - even a press release is an altered form of reality; it's best to treat everything you read as a rumor or opinion, and then judge for yourself whether you find it an entertaining rumor/opinion or not.
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Posted: 1/14/11 at 4:49pmhttp://blogs.villagevoice.com/dailymusto/2011/01/who_hacked_broa.php
"This thread reads like a series of White House memos." — Mister Matt
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Posted: 1/14/11 at 5:54pmIt is interesting how much media attention ATC being down is creating. It wasn't that many years ago that BWW was hacked regularly, but the media wasn't blogging about that kind of stuff back then.
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"you can't run away forever...but there's nothing wrong with getting a good head start"
"well I hope and I pray, that maybe someday, you'll walk in the room with my heart"
#55All That Chat board down
Posted: 1/14/11 at 5:55pmFor some odd reason, ATC always gets more attention in the media than this board. And I assume this board gets much more traffic.
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Posted: 1/14/11 at 6:52pmI don't think BWW has ever been down an entire week before and spread viruses to users.
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Whistler
Swing Joined: 1/14/11
#58All That Chat board down
Posted: 1/14/11 at 9:42pmI've followed both boards for several years, and I've posted on ATC but not here. I didn't want to seem redundant. But, to me, it seems there's good information to be gained from both boards and from many different people's perspectives. And, as soon as the posts on either board start straying from my particular interests or start getting rude, I move on. In any case, to all of you, many of your thoughts have been appreciated over the last few years, and I'm sorry I never took the time to thank you.
tourboi
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/15/05
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Posted: 1/14/11 at 11:41pmAs to why ATC gets more "press" than BWW... I think it's very simple. I think the general viewpoint out there is that ATC is where a lot of industry folk hang out, and BWW is more of a "fan forum."
#61All That Chat board down
Posted: 1/15/11 at 3:52amOn a more serious note, I just tried the ATC board and got a new sign-in page which, when I attempted it, got me into all kinds of complications. I shut down my computer immediately, thinking I'd been zapped. So far it appears not but be warned. Don't go near it - yet!
Faced with these Loreleis, what man can moralize!
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Posted: 1/15/11 at 12:39pm
After I post a message about updates to my website, "Memories of Melody Top," on both this site and "All That Chat" I closely watch my statistics page. Of all the visitors to my site, 2/3 of them come from "All That Chat" and 1/3 come from this site. I am posting this information for those who enjoy statistical information. LOL!
Updated On: 1/15/11 at 12:39 PM
Sally
Broadway Star Joined: 5/12/03
#63All That Chat board down
Posted: 1/15/11 at 1:53pm
I think that perhaps one reason it has more prestige is that All That Chat has been around quite a lot longer than Broadway World. ATC members have been dissecting shows, critics, and each other since 1997, and I believe BroawayWorld was founded in 2003.
Older isn't necessarily better and it definitely isn't bigger, but ATC's endurance might give it some cachet.
Updated On: 1/16/11 at 01:53 PM
#64All That Chat board down
Posted: 1/15/11 at 2:24pmAnyone else get an email from atc saying "sample@email.tst"?
#65All That Chat board down
Posted: 1/15/11 at 2:40pmI got that e-mail too and was wondering what it was.
"You pile up enough tomorrows, and you'll find you are left with nothing but a lot of empty yesterdays. I don't know about you, but I'd like to make today worth remembering." --Harold Hill from The Music Man
BdwyOpal
Chorus Member Joined: 5/11/04
#66All That Chat board down
Posted: 1/15/11 at 5:21pmI received the test email and forwarded it to All That Chat. They responded that they didn't send it, so don't go there!
mar97
Understudy Joined: 5/19/03
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Posted: 1/15/11 at 5:59pmI hope they post something warning of this email. I receive it too and just deleted it. This is turning into something more bigger than they can handle. What a true mess for everyone......
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Posted: 1/15/11 at 6:18pm
This is what I see now.
"This thread reads like a series of White House memos." — Mister Matt
PitPro2004
Broadway Star Joined: 2/15/04
#70All That Chat board down
Posted: 1/15/11 at 8:13pm
Anyone else get an email from atc saying "sample@email.tst"?
Yup. Got it. Not happy.
Never again...I'm not even going to lurk anymore and I've already removed the link from bookmarks.
As for the board itself; karmic payback perhaps?
"Sticks and stones, sister. Here, have a Valium!"
April Saul
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/17/06
#71All That Chat board down
Posted: 1/15/11 at 9:27pmI got the e-mail and realized it was viral before clicking on it. But I really enjoy both of the boards and hope ATC gets back on its feet ASAP...I don't wish computer viruses on any theater geeks; even though I've run into nasty posters occasionally on both boards, I think most folks are helpful and honestly nice.
morosco
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/10/04
#72All That Chat board down
Posted: 1/15/11 at 11:54pm
We are in the process of cleaning files and setting up a security service to monitor the site. -ATC
Did they not have a monitoring service prior to now??
Sally
Broadway Star Joined: 5/12/03
#73All That Chat board down
Posted: 1/16/11 at 3:56am
I tried to log in with a pop-up log-in form, but couldn't get it to work. I sent admin., an email and got this reply:
"All That Chat is closed for the weekend while we test the system.
The pop-up login is for admins only.
Ann
Talkin' Broadway"
#74All That Chat board down
Posted: 1/16/11 at 6:16pm
A message on the first page of Talkin' Broadway (home of All That Chat) says that the e mail was indeed from the boad administrators:
"All That Chat is Closed for the Weekend
If you received an email from Talkin' Broadway, please be aware it was part of our testing and harmless."
CZJ at opening night party for A Little Night Music, Dec 13, 2009.
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