TheatreForum Closing Feb 12
TheatreForum Closing Feb 12
ggersten
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/06
#1TheatreForum Closing Feb 12
Posted: 1/15/16 at 9:15am
Rather than put this in the TheatreForum Help thread, I'm starting this so the news is more easily available. Whatsonstage's American owner, Theatremania, is closing down TheatreForum on February 12 - and, reportedly, will hold onto the data/threads/history in it. Members over there are discussing what to do.
Updated On: 1/15/16 at 09:15 AM
#2TheatreForum Closing Feb 12
Posted: 1/15/16 at 9:22am
I reckon we'll end up coming over here. I used to post here all the time, but it seemed to wither away slowly. Hopefully it'll now be reinvigorated.
#3TheatreForum Closing Feb 12
Posted: 1/15/16 at 9:48am
Any word on whether they'll open it up or will it remain protected? (the archive of it that is)
ggersten
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/06
#4TheatreForum Closing Feb 12
Posted: 1/15/16 at 9:52am
Reportedly, the archive will be closed off with the site. Whatever new site rises will be starting with a clean slate.
carriesparkle
Stand-by Joined: 1/31/09
#5TheatreForum Closing Feb 12
Posted: 1/15/16 at 10:15am
Sad but not unexpected. I hope there is some relocation over here, would be great to have some fresh faces and new discussions.
ggersten
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/06
#6TheatreForum Closing Feb 12
Posted: 1/15/16 at 11:07am
Nice to know that BWW editors read the messages on BWW.
#7TheatreForum Closing Feb 12
Posted: 1/15/16 at 11:10am
Probably want us lot who mainly post over there to come over here. Don't think we will really know what will happen till the old site has been offline a month and we have figured out which option we like best.
#8TheatreForum Closing Feb 12
Posted: 1/15/16 at 11:25am
Might have to doss down on the carpet, with my tail between my legs.
nataliealana
Stand-by Joined: 2/4/13
#10TheatreForum Closing Feb 12
Posted: 1/15/16 at 1:26pm
The Glenbuck Laird said: "Very different vibe on BWW to theatreforum
In what way? I've never used theatre forum so just curious!
#11TheatreForum Closing Feb 12
Posted: 1/15/16 at 4:13pm
nataliealana said: "The Glenbuck Laird said: "Very different vibe on BWW to theatreforum
In what way? I've never used theatre forum so just curious!
A lot more theatre talk on Theatreforum. A lot more relaxed. Can be like the wild west on BWW at times
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#12TheatreForum Closing Feb 12
Posted: 1/15/16 at 5:27pm
I'll be seeing you guys here as of Feb. 12.
Faced with these Loreleis, what man can moralize!
#13TheatreForum Closing Feb 12
Posted: 1/15/16 at 7:23pm
Some feedback from theatreforum and why some posters won't come over here and a major reason is that they don't like being constrained by one thread, they like have a general thread and one for musicals and plays, I can see the benefits of this.
Also they say that BWW isn't very tablet friendly.
Also the amount of advertising, unfortunately this is a necessary evil.
ggersten
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/06
#14TheatreForum Closing Feb 12
Posted: 1/15/16 at 8:14pm
Theatreforum is much more orderly than BWW. Although BWW has its advantages in its more wide open approach and usage.
There is a "general forum" to discuss general topics not specific to a show. That is where, for example, the "bad behaviour" stories are collected. A "musicals" forum where there is one thread for a show - not multiples. A "plays" forum where there is one thread for a show - not multiples. Then boards for "performers" "off west end" and one for asking questions about "working in theatre".
The "off west end" is primarily about shows outside of London, not just shows that are not in an "official west end" theatre.
#15TheatreForum Closing Feb 12
Posted: 1/16/16 at 1:04pm
Is there any chance a user will share their username and password so we could read the forum before it closes?
there is just so much knowledge and information thats about to be lost- I was really interested in reading the forum.
I understand its a weird request and unorthodox to ask people to share their password- but it is for a site that's closing- maybe someone wont mind. Its worth at least asking I guess
carriesparkle
Stand-by Joined: 1/31/09
#16TheatreForum Closing Feb 12
Posted: 1/16/16 at 2:08pm
Those are some great points re format - any other suggestions let me know and I'll pass them on.
nataliealana
Stand-by Joined: 2/4/13
#17TheatreForum Closing Feb 12
Posted: 1/16/16 at 6:12pm
I agree with the format comment, I can't really use the boards on anything other than my laptop.
carriesparkle
Stand-by Joined: 1/31/09
#18TheatreForum Closing Feb 12
Posted: 1/21/16 at 7:46am
I'm told that the BWW boards have been improved this week for mobile and tablet - can you let me know here if that's not the case?
Also the search facility should have been improved too - likewise! Thanks :)
nataliealana
Stand-by Joined: 2/4/13
#20TheatreForum Closing Feb 12
Posted: 1/22/16 at 6:34pm
Now we're using http://www.theatreboard.co.uk/
Dave19
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/23/11
#21TheatreForum Closing Feb 12
Posted: 1/23/16 at 6:25am
It's a shame, theatreforum was much more respectful and nicer than bww.
Eurotrash
Featured Actor Joined: 8/28/13
#23TheatreForum Closing Feb 12
Posted: 1/25/16 at 6:40am
Agree this forum forum feels a lot nastier. But maybe that's just how it seems to a British person...
Why don't you go? Why don't you leave Manderley? He doesn't need you... he's got his memories. He doesn't love you, he wants to be alone again with her. You've nothing to stay for. You've nothing to live for really, have you?
#24TheatreForum Closing Feb 12
Posted: 1/25/16 at 6:16pm
devonian.t said: "This was once a great forum."
It was, wasn't it Dev.
Now, nobody's got no class.
#25TheatreForum Closing Feb 12
Posted: 1/26/16 at 8:26pm
Scripps2 said: "devonian.t said: "This was once a great forum."
It was, wasn't it Dev.
Agree and such a shame.
Now, nobody's got no class.
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