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New rule for this board?
#25re: New rule for this board?
Posted: 12/18/06 at 8:31pm
I agree with the first thing about not bashing shows if we haven't seen them, but the WEDDING SINGER bit? That was uncalled for.
Of course, if you didn't like the show, you wouldn't care...
#26re: New rule for this board?
Posted: 12/18/06 at 11:38pmthe wedding singer was terrible, just accept that it was BAD SHOW. AWFUL. I needed booze at the intermission just to make it through the second act.
snl89
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/4/05
#27re: New rule for this board?
Posted: 12/18/06 at 11:46pm
^I beg to differ. Wedding Singer makes me extremely happy and I love it :) but, to each his own!
anyway, I kind of have to disagree with the new rule- but only to an extent. See, I dont get to see many shows live, and so I have to make judgements about them based on other things, like cast recordings or.. you know whats. And I truly do believe that if you like a show from the cr of the you know what, chances are you're not going to like it LESS live, so why be denied that oppurtunity to express your love for it? However, I DO agree that people shouldn't be posting nasty, negative comments if they havn't seen a show live- because generally a show is better live than on anything else. So its unfair to make negative judgements without having gotten the full effect of the show. Same goes for individual performances. Now, if you dont like something and havnt seen it live, thats perfectly fine to state that, but I just think its important to do it in a tactfull way and also to let people KNOW that you're judging it solely based off of the recording or *cough*. If you're up front about it, thats fine, but it does get really annoying for people to BASH shows when they've never even seen it live.
Theatreboy33
Broadway Star Joined: 5/19/03
#28re: New rule for this board?
Posted: 12/18/06 at 11:48pm
Sometimes the theatre tastes on this board really depress the hell out of me. The most recent bout of depression came when on a thread asking for the top 5 cast albums of all time, the Wedding Singer was listed more than any other show. I wanted to cry.
As for the new rules, Id say if people really have something terrible to say, why don't you dare to attach your name to your words. Now thatd take balls.
--A.J. Allegra
snl89
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/4/05
#29re: New rule for this board?
Posted: 12/18/06 at 11:50pm
^just for the record, I probably was one of those people who listed wedding singer in the top 5- and its not like I think its a BRILLIANT piece of theater or anything haha, its just that its so friggin addicting! It's one of my favorite recordings to listen to, thats all!
EDIT: woops, nevermind, sorry I definitely thought you'd said the Top 5 Favorite Recordings! I wouldn't list it on the top 5 of all time 
hehe
jimnysf
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/10/05
#30re: New rule for this board?
Posted: 12/18/06 at 11:50pm
#31re: New rule for this board?
Posted: 12/18/06 at 11:54pmis that one of the kids from Village of the Damned?
jimnysf
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/10/05
#32re: New rule for this board?
Posted: 12/18/06 at 11:55pmIt's Hayley Mills from "Pollyanna"
#34re: New rule for this board?
Posted: 12/19/06 at 12:19am
hmmm, do we have to choose between nasty comments or random images of saccharine such as Mills?
I just can't.
#35new rule for this board?
Posted: 12/19/06 at 7:44amcan we propose a new rule that those who propose unenforceable rules that have no chance of being accepted by the majority of the board be taunted mercilessly?
...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty
pray to st. jude
i'm a sonic reducer
he was the gimmicky sort
fenchurch=mejusthavingfun=magwildwood=mmousefan=bkcollector=bradmajors=somethingtotalkabout: the fenchurch mpd collective
#36new rule for this board?
Posted: 12/19/06 at 8:10am
This is the best new thread in ages!
Not that I've read it, it's just my opinion.
Craww
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/06
#37new rule for this board?
Posted: 12/19/06 at 8:17amI've read this thread, but I didn't care for it. I feel some of the posters are just trying too hard to push the envelope, and are consequently aping Rent.
Unknown User
Joined: 12/31/69
#38new rule for this board?
Posted: 12/19/06 at 10:28amI push Beauty and the Beast, not Rent, The Producers, or Phantom. I have seen these four shows within the past 2 years.
Kringas
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/27/05
#39new rule for this board?
Posted: 12/19/06 at 10:46am
I've read this thread, but I didn't care for it. I feel some of the posters are just trying too hard to push the envelope, and are consequently aping Rent.
I agree. I've never seen a thread push the envelope like this one. I'm surprised it hasn't been deleted.
#40new rule for this board?
Posted: 12/19/06 at 10:53amI'll vote for this rule, but only if I can add a rider stipulating my pay raise.
#41new rule for this board?
Posted: 12/19/06 at 11:23ami'll sign onto calvin's provision provided that it includes health coverage for all posters with more than 15,000 posts (posts of less than 15 words and repeat postings will of course be discounted from the totals).
...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty
pray to st. jude
i'm a sonic reducer
he was the gimmicky sort
fenchurch=mejusthavingfun=magwildwood=mmousefan=bkcollector=bradmajors=somethingtotalkabout: the fenchurch mpd collective
#42new rule for this board?
Posted: 12/19/06 at 11:35amI suggest a new rule that posters who arent at least "featured actors" arent allowed to suggest new rules.
"In Oz, the verb is douchifizzation." PRS
#43new rule for this board?
Posted: 12/19/06 at 11:39amI propose a rule that doodle shuts up for good.
Kringas
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/27/05
#44new rule for this board?
Posted: 12/19/06 at 11:39amI think all new members should have limited posting capabilities.
#45new rule for this board?
Posted: 12/19/06 at 11:55am
"I propose a rule that doodle shuts up for good."
I didnt see that show, but I HATED it and think anyone who liked it is a dumb*ss.
"In Oz, the verb is douchifizzation." PRS
#46new rule for this board?
Posted: 12/19/06 at 11:57amI didn't see it either, but it was the BEST show I ever didn't see.
#47new rule for this board?
Posted: 12/19/06 at 12:01pm
i propose you all kiss my big white ass and then pay me 5 bucks.
ETA by all i ofcourse dont mean all, i mean all as in those who make stupid **** threads like this and the ones's praising The WEdding Singer and the greatest thing since presaervatives (since we all know nothing will be better than sliced bread, ever)
Updated On: 12/19/06 at 12:01 PM
SporkGoddess
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/27/05
#49new rule for this board?
Posted: 12/19/06 at 12:16pm
Yeah, see, seeing as how I live miles and miles from NYC and I have no money to go there, I would NEVER be allowed to post! I think that I'm perfectly at liberty to judge a score and libretto from a cast recording.
I agree with the TWS comments: it's not a bad show IMO, but it doesn't deserve all of the praise that it's been getting.
If you bash a show without having seen it, well, some people will probably call you out and humble you. Or later you'll see the show, love it, and then be ashamed for your prior opinion. Essentially, the problem often takes care of itself, and there's no need for a rule against it.
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