We're going to lock this thread as there aren't any new developments here for the moment and we think the discussion has run its course in terms of what assessments can be made of the situation.
We'll be happy to revisit and unlock if/when further information becomes available.
There have been a number of posts removed and edited in this thread this morning that violate our rules. While we welcome the discussion of published reports and think that those conversations are important for the community, it is inappropriate to extrapolate those reports to assigning labels to individuals that were not done so by the courts.
So please feel free to continue to discuss the merits of the situation, but please avoid doing so in ways that confuse the legal facts in
Good morning all. Our desire is always to delete as little as possible. But when posts violate our guidelines, they are taken down. While we understand that everyone's definition of what is a personal attack, off-topic, etc. varies, we always attempt to give posters the benefit of the doubt until we are shown a reason that we shouldn't.
While our original intention was only to send PMs when messages were deleted for a reason that might not be obvious or the &qu
everythingtaboo said: "How the Mods let this thread continue to thrive based on rumor, speculation, and reviving old gossip is beyond me."
We've actually deleted multiple messages that crossed the line of our board rules, veering into personal speculation and inaccuracies. As the start of the thread (and multiple messages since) are based on first-hand audience reports, we're trying to avoid locking the thread - but as always ask for your help in keeping thin
Ok, folks. Kindly dispense with the bickering. It is derailing what otherwise was a robust, thoughtful discussion of the play. We tried to let the personal back-and-forth go for a little bit, but it never circled back to the topic at hand. So, we deleted those unnecessary messages. If you would like to continue to post in this thread, please make it about "The Inheritance" and not each other. Each other's opinions, sure, but nothing personal beyond that.
We have deleted a number of posts in this thread that discussed individual performers as being overweight in one way or another. While some of those posts were in support of the mentioned performers, we do not those types of references being representative of individuals on the boards.
We have also allowed discussions about certain performers when they themselves have publicly discussed it. Obviously we can't be aware of every public comment that an artist has made, so if you
We have deleted a number of posts in this thread that were a back-and-forth argument between two posters about their particular posting behavior, and not about the topic at hand. While we think that a certain level of meta discussion about how these topics is good and healthy, it exceeded hat over night and this morning.
We are leaving the thread open for now, but if this type of thing pops up again, we will delete that and lock the thread.
Alright, everybody. We have tried to let this conversation go as long as possible, as it is one that we think has significance and importance in the ever changing world of theatre, and has now been promoted by multiple accomplished writers.
However, when the discussion quickly veers into personal attacks, that is too far. We acknowledge that it is difficult to discuss topics of race (as many in this thread believe is at the root of this discussion) without someone being offe
Following a discussion with our moderator and admin teams, we wanted to share an update on our position here and the scope of the permitted conversation on this thread, and others like it moving forward.
While we strive to give as wide a latitude as possible to all theatrically related topics — of course while keeping conversations in line with our rules — this thread has featured a number of discussions that we feel go against our views and values as a company, and therefo
While we respect and generally attempt to foster an open discussion about issues on the boards, there have been things posted in this thread that we are not currently comfortable with having on the site, even in an effort to allow varying perspectives to have an open discussion.
So, we will be locking this thread overnight, since we have reduced moderation outside of business hours. We will make a decision in the morning as to whether we will reopen it once the moderator
Multiple messages were deleted in this thread of posters attacking each other and name-calling. The offending posts and the responses to them were removed.
We have removed a number of posts from this thread, because it devolved into personal arguing, but I do want to recommend that if anyone is harassing you via PMs, please use the report option. We do not have access to PMs unless they are reported, so, if someone is being abusive via PMs, please let us know so that we can deal with it appropriately.
Just to clear up one of the things in this thread, our intention was never to send a PM/email for every post that was deleted. If that was the impression that people got by something that was said, we apologize, that was not the what we intended to communicate.
Instead, the intent of explaining decisions was specifically for when the post fell into a grey area, or it was not obvious for the poster as to why something was deleted. If someone makes a post in
Our policy on these matters has always been that discussing published reports is completely acceptable. However, unpublished gossip and accusations are not permitted on the board. If someone has first-hand information in cases like these, we are happy to help individuals contact journalists who will be able to investigate and potentially report on those circumstances.
If you would like to explore that option, you are welcome to PM or email (moderator[at]broadwayworld[do
The discussion about the appropriateness of this casting is welcome and encouraged on this board, as we view it as a vital conversation for theatre fans and theatre makers. However, when that discussion diverts into personal attacks, that is where we will step in.
If you are able to talk about this sensitive topic without resorting to insults, then there won't be a problem. There are a number of people in this and other threads on this topic who have done a wonderful job of communi
While discussing a public, published blog post is obviously acceptable, this conversation is starting to get into territories that are likely better handled via official channels. So we will be locking this thread. Thank you, and everyone have a great Friday.
We recently updated our server moving to a different provider. In the transfer, it is possible that if multiple people had uploaded different images with the same file name, they might not have been put back in the same spot.
However, you are welcome to reupload the original version. We apologize about the confusion, this was not something that we anticipated could potentially happen.
Depending on the context, we try to give leeway on these types of things, but there are no situations in which the language used in these now deleted posts is acceptable on our site, even if it is quoting a public figure who said these things.
We wanted to update you on this process. our partner that we referenced yesterday paused a few of the sources that seem to have the most issues like these.
So, we ask that if you see these types of things happening again to email us at moderator[at]broadwayworld[dot]com. Or, if you previously had those issues, but no long do, please let us know that as well. As we get more information, they will continue to play with sources to try and pinpoint where the problem
