Bullying

[Rob11]

Posted: 8/21/18 at 7:15pm

I have been seeing posts with individuals selling their memorabilia. Many of these posts are critical, harassing and bullying to the seller. When someone passes and someones sells their memorabilia, they are selling it to someone who may have a deeper connection to the Artists. Why is selling their items esp. when someone passes considered to be wrong or looked at as "Profiting from someone's death". Isn't it the same thing when Music artists pass away such as David Bowie, Aretha Franklin, George Micheal, Whitney Houston etc. and record companies put out remastered albums, greatest hits, lost songs, etc to profit from their death? Bullying someone for selling something that they may not want and offering the opportunity to someone who does should not be ok. Bullying is never ok. Not many people on here are kind, thoughtful or positive. It's all negative, ignorant comments that is unsolicited. I get everyone has an opinion but until it's asked of you maybe you should keep it to yourself. If you can't say anything nice just don't say it.

Updated On: 8/21/18 at 07:15 PM

[JBC3]

Posted: 8/21/18 at 8:20pm

So you joined today to cast aspersions about people on the site and to share your opinion that people should not share their opinions unsolicited. Whew.

[Falslanaland]

Posted: 8/21/18 at 8:32pm

I know what thread you're talking about. Not only that, but I'm one of the people who "bullied" the person selling. This was a disrespectful thing to do on a post mourning an icon and to act as if by selling items from her with such an uncaring and soliciting tone was almost unsettling. Drop it, you're not going to win this. I hope the poster is not physically harmed or anything, but I'd love if the post was taken down to keep the environment more focused.

[Rob11]

Posted: 8/21/18 at 11:50pm

I did Not join today for that reason. I am traveling to New York for a few weeks and wanted to see what some people are saying about some of the shows there. I was not Attacking anyone. If you read my statement I said "Most people on here" not once did I say all. I happen to come across a post where people thought it was ok to attack someone based on selling an item of a dead person. I also stated that " I get everyone has an opinion" having an opinion is one thing attacking them or bullying is not the same thing and not ok. If you think it is then thats sad.

 

[Rob11]

Posted: 8/21/18 at 11:56pm

As I said Music artists pass away such as David Bowie, Aretha Franklin, George Micheal, Whitney Houston etc. Record companies do it all the time. You may think it's disrespectful but that's your opinion. you think it's right to bully someone because of your opinion??? Sad. I am not looking to win anything and iI wouldn't be threatening either by telling me to drop it. Is that all you know how to do is act intimidating  and like you are in control over every post on here?? Must be a lonely life you live. Also Bullying is not "Keeping the environment more focused". But thanks your your input.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 8/22/18 at 12:01am

Stop using the word bullying. For the billionth time today: being mean and bullying is not the same thing.

The only way thing you can say about MOST of us is we love Broadway. Nothing else applies.

[Sondheimite]

Posted: 8/22/18 at 12:38am

[Rob11]

Posted: 8/22/18 at 1:10am

you messaged me a billionth times????????? It was bullying. You call it mean. Is there really a necessity for either?

[Falslanaland]

Posted: 8/22/18 at 1:10am

Rob11 said: "Record companies do it all the time. You may think it's disrespectful but that's your opinion. you think it's right to bully someone because of your opinion??? Sad. I am not looking to win anything and iI wouldn't be threatening either by telling me to drop it. Also, Bullying is not "Keeping the environment more focused". But thanks for your input."

This is hilarious, you sound like a teacher I'd had in high school who saw every little thing as bullying. Record companies selling merch and profiting off of death is just as bad as random Joe off the side of the road selling items after death. I can't believe you feel genuinely hurt by short statements made on a Broadway board of thousands of anonymous users. If you (or the "other person" feel bullied by posters on here, simply join another board or ignore it. Nobody is forcing you to be here.???????

[Rob11]

Posted: 8/22/18 at 1:11am

If you think I am the same poster then you are delusional. But go ahead with your theory.

[Rob11]

Posted: 8/22/18 at 1:12am

Thanks, I am glad you gave me that advice. you must be one of the bullying trolls friends.

[Rob11]

Posted: 8/22/18 at 1:16am

FYI I actually wasn't generally hurt, but thank you for telling me how I feel. Also I am not the original poster. If I was wouldn't I just something under that users name?? Nobody is forcing you to be Rude but here you are. You can easily ignore what I have to say too. Works both ways.

[haterobics]

Posted: 8/22/18 at 1:30am

Rob11 said: "I did Not join today for that reason. I am traveling to New York for a few weeks and wanted to see what some people are saying about some of the shows there."

One doesn't need to join to read posts here.

[Rob11]

Posted: 8/22/18 at 1:31am

I was not aware of that. I thought you had too.

Thanks

[Sondheimite]

Posted: 8/22/18 at 1:33am

Dude, come on.

The amount of lies that you're telling to try to preach to us about morality is crazy.

Please stop.

I'm sorry that someone/a group hurt your feelings.  There was no need to this or to insult our intelligence. 

I am an EXPERT LEVEL liar.  And a liar can see a liar.  

 

[Rob11]

Posted: 8/22/18 at 1:40am

just because you are a liar doesn't mean I am. Have a good one.

 

[Falslanaland]

Posted: 8/22/18 at 1:42am

You clearly started a whole thread dedicated to people being rude, so clearly something upset you. But you are absolutely right, I could ignore the thread and conflict and go along with your lies. So I'll be here with my popcorn bucket watching this drama unfold

[BalconyClub]

Posted: 8/22/18 at 1:45am

Rob11 said: "... I am traveling to New York for a few weeks and wanted to see what some people are saying about some of the shows ...".
 

We anti-bully denizens recommend Head Over Heels, Pretty Woman, Frozen, Summer, and Getting The Band Back Together.

On behalf of Broadway, welcome!

[Sondheimite]

Posted: 8/22/18 at 1:52am

Rob11 said: "just because you are a liar doesn't mean I am. Have a good one.

"

You're correct.  Just because I'm a liar doesn't mean you are.  But, in this case, you're lying so my point still stands

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 8/22/18 at 4:30am

"you messaged me a billionth times?????????"

I think primary school has already started in many states, here's hoping you are back at it soon sweetie!

"I am not looking to win anything and it wouldn't be threatening either by telling me to drop it."

Cool. DROP IT.  

[dramamama611]

Posted: 8/22/18 at 6:35am

Rob11 said: "you messaged me a billionth times????????? It was bullying. You call it mean. Is there really a necessity for either?"

Where did I say I messaged you?  I said that I've stated this over and over this week.

Bullying comes from a place of power. No one but moderators have any power. It also has to be a repeated activity....not just one thread. There are other things as well, but a message board (in this instance) does not provide them.

Does anyone have to be mean? Of course not, and I  wish people were more respectful of others around here. But you came here and lumped everyone in together by saying most.  Thats not even close to being accurate.

Truth be told, this is the only discussion board I ever visit, the others I used to frequent are about 50X worse.  I cannot change others behavior, only how I respond to it.

 

[Moderator]

Posted: 8/22/18 at 11:02am

Well said, dramamama. And with that we are going to lock this thread, as it seems to have run its course. Have a good day, all.