All That Chat board down- Page 3

[JacksonMaine]

Posted: 1/14/11 at 3:36pm

I 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.

[DottieD'Luscia]

Posted: 1/14/11 at 4:06pm

Although 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.

[newintown]

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.

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 1/14/11 at 4:49pm

http://blogs.villagevoice.com/dailymusto/2011/01/who_hacked_broa.php

[mikem]

Posted: 1/14/11 at 5:54pm

It 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.

[ljay889]

Posted: 1/14/11 at 5:55pm

For some odd reason, ATC always gets more attention in the media than this board. And I assume this board gets much more traffic.

[orangeskittles]

Posted: 1/14/11 at 6:52pm

I don't think BWW has ever been down an entire week before and spread viruses to users.

[ljay889]

Posted: 1/14/11 at 7:54pm

All That Chat will be closed for the weekend.

[Whistler]

Posted: 1/14/11 at 9:42pm

I'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]

Posted: 1/14/11 at 11:41pm

As 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."

[ljay889]

Posted: 1/14/11 at 11:42pm

^ That is what I had figured.

[mallardo]

Posted: 1/15/11 at 3:52am

On 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!

[broadwaydanwi]

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]

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

[broadwaybabytn]

Posted: 1/15/11 at 2:24pm

Anyone else get an email from atc saying "[e-mail]"?

[Enjolras77]

Posted: 1/15/11 at 2:40pm

I got that e-mail too and was wondering what it was.

[BdwyOpal]

Posted: 1/15/11 at 5:21pm

I received the test email and forwarded it to All That Chat. They responded that they didn't send it, so don't go there!

[ljay889]

Posted: 1/15/11 at 5:26pm

Wow. This is really a mess.

[mar97]

Posted: 1/15/11 at 5:59pm

I 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......

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 1/15/11 at 6:18pm

This is what I see now.

[PitPro2004]

Posted: 1/15/11 at 8:13pm

Anyone else get an email from atc saying "[e-mail]"?

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?

[April Saul]

Posted: 1/15/11 at 9:27pm

I 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]

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]

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"

[RaisedOnMusicals]

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."