E tu, All That Chat? — Page 2

I believe what we are doing here is making an observation and comparing the two sites. And you must admit that the general atmosphere (whether you partake in it or not) at ATC is a negative one. When there is an observation to be made on ATC, it is oftentimes made with a great deal of hatred. I recall several posts there sometime back where they were personally attacking someone and spreading rather vicious rumors about them, simply because this actor didn't sign a program after a performance. I have never seen that kind of behavior on these boards.

The observation has also been made that this board is far more supportive and encouraging. Also a point that cannot really be argued. Anytime I have ever seen something negative start (such as a personal attack), it is immediately stopped by someone popping in and saying "take it elsewhere."

In addition to all this, boards aside-when was the last time you saw TALKIN BROADWAY sponsor a concert for Broadway Cares or take a truly active part in supporting the theatrical community? I think Rob and Craig are truly trying to make the theatre community a nicer place to be, and for that, they should be encouraged, supported and thanked.

Updated On: 6/4/04 at 12:32 PM

"the same as saying the audience of Wicked consists entirely of vapid teenage girls. Not true..."

Really? If they're not actual vapid teenage girls they are certainly indulging their INNER vapid teenage girls.

(FYI, that was typed without a soupcon of bitterness or vitriol.)

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Jack42 neatly encapsulated my point of view. It isn't that BroadwayWorld is free of negativity or bitchiness, but I generally find it a more friendly place than All That Chat. And seeing some ATC posters characterizing BroadwayWorld as nasty and bitchy made me want to respond, "Oh, REALLY?"

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They're just jealous that the Pick-A-Little parody was about this site. "HEY! We pick a LOT! Why don't WE get a video?"

Truthfully, I am registered over there... when they migrated and we had to sign up again I did it. But I don't think I have ever logged in since. I simply forget to check that site and actually don't like that style of user interface.

The one over here is more to my taste.

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I have never posted there, either. Their format is so busy and hard to follow.
I am curious, though, to those here who post there also...
Do you use the same screen names?

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I don't know, Chip. What have you done?

-Plum, confused

I must admit that I've had a huge crush on Ann Miner (webmistress of ATC) for years!

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'nuff said on this topic I think. To each his/her own, and Wayman is right that it's unneccessary to pit one site against another. Everyone out there can make their own choices on where to read and post out there, and if you're here -- I'm glad.